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A History of The Joker In Movies Hosted by film historian Glenn Andreiev
So, who is The Joker? A flamboyant psychopath lusting for power and money or as Heath Ledger’s Joker claims, “...a dog chasing cars,” an agent of chaos. Filmmaker and film historian Glenn Andreiev returns to The Cinema Arts Centre, for a virtual lecture about history of The Joker in the movies. Batman’s creator, Bob Kane, used Conrad Viedt from the silent 1928 'The Man Who Laughs' as his inspiration for his wildly costumed villain. Joker portrayals such as Caesar Romero, Jack Nicholson, Heath Ledger, Mark Hamill,
Jared Leto and most recently Joaquin Phoenix will be discussed here. Prepare for a fun history – as The Joker once said – “Why so serious?” Glenn Andreiev is a Long Island based filmmaker and film historian. His films have been featured at various venues, including Vimeo on Demand, CNN, and The Museum of Modern Art. His films can be found at his website, www.lostemulsion.com. This virtual lecture will be streaming June 29th. With a post-program Zoom discussion on June 29th at 7 PM. $10 Public | $7 Members
43rd Annual Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival
BRIC, a Brooklyn-based leading arts and media institution, announced the 2021 BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival will return once again to the Prospect Park bandshell with live, in-person performances. Last year’s season of the concert series was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and reinvented as an awardwinning, highly immersive, virtual multi-platform two-day event. For the past 43 years, BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival has been the summer-long outdoor concert and performance series that celebrates talent from around the world and around the block, presenting global music icons, legendary jazz artists, charttopping indie bands, gravity-defying dance troupes, large-scale film projects and public art installations. The Festival has become one of the city's foremost cultural attractions and a beloved summer tradition. The 2021 season of the free festival will kick off at 7:30pm on Saturday, July 31st (doors open at 6:00pm) with R&B singer/songwriter Ari Lennox as the headliner, Brooklyn-based rapper and poet KAMAUU and Jamaican-bred R&B artist Nesta as openers. The first benefit concert of the season was also announced and will feature British rock band Glass Animals, who will be playing the park as part of their Dreamland Tour. The rest of the Festival lineup is still to be announced, but sure to impress following last year’s stellar season, which featured GRAMMY award-winning rapper, actor, philanthropist and activist Common, GRAMMY award-winning artist Robert Glasper with Karriem Riggins, DJ and co-founding member of “The Roots” Questlove, GRAMMY award-winning singer/songwriter Lila Downs, Nigerian singer/songwriter, composer and actress Yemi Alade, GRAMMY award-winning singer/songwriter, actress and activist Angélique Kidjo, Caribbean soca group KES, Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Madison McFerrin, rapper and actress Junglepussy, Puerto Rican pop duo Buscabulla, and Swedish singer/songwriter The Tallest Man on Earth.
Ice Factory Festival Returns
New Ohio Theatre is excited to announce that the 28th annual Obie Award-winning Ice Factory Festival will return to live in-person performances, featuring seven new works over seven weeks, June 30 – August 14, 2021, at New Ohio Theatre, located at 154 Christopher Street between Greenwich and Washington Streets in New York City. Performances are Wednesdays - Saturdays at 7pm ET (Liminal Archive performances at 7pm & 8pm). Tickets are $20 and $17 for students and seniors. Purchase at http://NewOhioTheatre.org. Special closing night benefit performance of My Onliness on August 14. June 30 - July 3: The Extremely Grey Line - A 23.5° Tilt Production Co-written by Kate Pressman and Elizagrace Madrone Directed by Estefania Fadul Come take a ride on the Extremely Grey Line - a site-specific show led by psychopomps, designed around the streets of New York which are also the graveyards of New York which is also the life of New York. Audience members can choose which experience they’re signing up for when they purchase a ticket to The Extremely Grey Line - on bicycle, on foot, or sitting inside the Underneath (although, of course, the Underneath is only available to those with the PROPER Covid documentation).
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SUMMER SWAP SERIES Still facing the challenges of bringing live music and other cultural events to people during a pandemic, the Jazz Loft in Stony Brook, in partnership with Suffolk County Presiding Officer Kara Hahn, Michael Ardolino of Realty Connect and other community businesses have come up with a unique and imaginative way to do just that. Called “Summer Stages With A Purpose (Summer SWAP), it will offer visitors a walking experience through the Stony Brook Village area, with four stages presenting music, art, history, educational lectures, activities and other cultural happenings. “Summer SWAP will be the ultimate collaborative celebration of music, art, history theater and activities right here in our Stony Brook Village,” said Jazz Loft founder Tom Manuel. “People can wander from stage to stage and take in a new experience at each one. It’s outdoors, it’s spacious and it’s a little back to normal for all of us.” Summer SWAP is scheduled for Thursday evening, July 1, from 6pm to 8pm. The four stages will be set up throughout the Stony Brook Village area. Entry is FREE. Stage areas will include: Front lawn of the Jazz Loft where musicians will perform atop the Jazz Loft's own mobile Jazz stage dubbed the "Jazz Dispatch"; Sand Street Beach, Stony Brook Village Inner Court, and the Brookhaven Town Lot by the kayak launch.
40 YEARS AGO, Long Island lost one of our neighbors who, Newsday called, “one of the most important Long Islanders of the 20th Century”. Through his music, stories, live performances and social activism, HARRY CHAPIN was credited with influencing the song, “We Are the World.” Some have stated that Harry Chapin also inspired USA for Africa and Live Aid. We also know that he founded two organizations, WHY Hunger and Long Island Cares, Inc., along with the 1977 Presidential Commission on Hunger under former President Jimmy Carter. On July 16, 1981 while thousands of his fans gathered in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow for one of his many free concerts to raise awareness of hunger, Harry Chapin died in an automobile accident on the Long Island Expressway. Forty years later, Harry Chapin’s legacy continues through the work of our organization. For forty years, Harry’s fans continue to contribute to our work in many ways. His words about ending hunger still resonate with our staff, volunteers, donors and fellow musicians like Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Dee Snyder and Darryl ‘Run DMC’ McDaniels who have all supported Long Island Cares, Inc.-The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank. Although we will never know just how successful Harry would have been if he were still alive, we do know that he would be very proud IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS ASSISTANCE, of the work that Long Island Cares continues to do to support our neighbors PLEASE CALL US AT 631.582.FOOD (3663) in need and to carry on his legacy.
www.licares.org | 631.582.3663 Dave Cassaro Paule Pachter Sandy Chapin President CEO Chairperson Good Times Magazine - July, 2021 • 5
PAC TRACK BEACHSTOCK IS BACK AT WHBPAC
Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center will hold its innovative, large-scale gala, Beachstock, on August 13th. This is a safe, outdoor concert event on the Great Lawn of Westhampton Beach. Featuring rock band Square Feeet, this popular NYC-based band will be playing their show, Say Goodbye Square Feeet to the ‘70s…and Hello to the ’90s. Patrons will be able to purchase pods on the lawn, which can accommodate up to four people, and will be fully styled and set-up as a luxe al fresco experience. Based on your choice of pod, each pod for up to four people will be stylishly outfitted as you dine on a delicious, picnic dinner from Hamptons Aristocrat. Square Feeet, the event’s headliner, is a classic rock, R&B, and pop cover band formed in 1999 by Jimmy Kuhn and guitarist David Katzman. In 2015, Kuhn added drummer Dorsey Parker, along with guitarists Apoena Frota and Andre Vansconcelos, who had all previously played together as part of Jefferson Starship’s backing band. Guitarist Vinny Silva and lead singer Pam Steebler round out the lineup and add texture to their impressive live performances. The rest of weekend will be rounded out by two more rocking concerts: On the 14th, Max Weinberg’s Jukebox will dazzle and delight music-lovers with their interactive “jukebox” experience – Max and Co. take on-demand song requests so the audience controls the setlist. And on the 15th, ‘60s rockers Jefferson Starship, one of the quintessential Haight/Ashbury acts, sings the tunes that defined a generation and spanned decades with hits “White Rabbit,” “Volunteers,” and “Somebody to Love.” Patrons who support the theatre by coming to Beachstock on Friday will have pre-sale access to concert tickets for the rest of the weekend – and a complete weekend pass is available for patrons who would like to attend all three nights. For COVID-19 safety guidelines, testing protocols, ticketing procedures, and other information: https://whbpac.org/front-of-house-at-the-great-lawn/
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WONDER/WALL VISUAL ARTS EXPERIENCE
Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts announced Wonder/Wall, an exciting and new immersive video performance series, combining live performance and video projection to create an amazing storytelling experience never before seen at Bay Street Theater. Each week in July, Bay Street’s Courtyard will be transformed into a new experience, featuring four world premieres created by five different artists, whose work has been commissioned by Bay Street Theater and created specifically for
this location. Wonder/Wall runs Tuesdays through Sundays from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. starting Tuesday, July 6, through Saturday, July 31. Each evening features five individual 15-minute performances starting at 8:30 p.m., which will include a live performance element that takes place within the immersive video world surrounding the audience. Performances will be held live and in-person, for a standing audience of just 20 individuals (those with disabilities or anyone requiring seating may call the Box Office to arrange accommodation). Tickets are $20 and are available through the Box Office by calling (631) 725-9500 on Tuesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 24/7 at boxoffice@baystreet.org. Performances are dependent on the weather and will not be rescheduled. Wonder/Wall is conceived and curated by Bay Street’s Artistic Associate, Josh Wilder.
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SPORTS BEAT New York Mets manager Luis Rojas, who like all managers, has taken hits for in-game strategy, did a remarkable job for the first third of the season as his team was shockingly in first place despite the loss of such starting lineup mainstays as Brandon Nimmo, JD Davis, and Michael Conforto because of injuries. Luis Rojas
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Rojas also has been without two key starting pitchers in 2021–Noah “Thor” Syndergaard and Carlos Carrasco. There is no guarantee he will have either one at his disposal this season. He has been benefitted from the stellar work of perennial ace Jacob deGrom, Patchogue native Marcus Stroman, and free agent addition Taijuan Walker. On the downside, starter David Peterson appears to be a classic victim of the
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sophomore jinx, while the fifth starter tandem of Joey Lucchesi and Jordan Yamamoto are lucky to go four innings in any game. I just completed reading So Many Ways To Lose (Harper) by veteran magazine writer Devin Gordon. The book is a breezy history of the Mets from 1962 through 2019. Unlike so many others, Gordon does not worship at the altar of 1969 Miracle Mets manager Gil Hodges as he chastised him for publicly humiliating outfielder Cleon Jones. Hodges walked out to left field to remove him because he did not think he hustled after a fly ball in his direction. On the other hand, Gordon tries to alternate between being a Mets fan and being a journalist and that’s an untenable dichotomy. He also comes off as a bit arrogant as he fancies himself the coolest kid in school because he got to interview Jeff Wilpon, Brodie Van Wagenen, and Mike Piazza. It’s as if he were paraphrasing Chevy Chase’s signature
line from the first season of “Saturday Night Live”; namely, “I’m Devin Gordon and you’re not!” Gordon also had the misfortune of finishing his book before Steve Cohen purchased the Mets from the Wilpon family. A far better literary bet for Mets fans is You Never Forget Your First (Press Box Publishing) by WLIE-AM Sunday night sports show host Mark Roseman and longtime baseball official scorer and former WCBS-AM sports anchor Howie Karpin. Both men have written prior sports books. Roseman and Karpin interview 40 former Mets ranging from icons such as Jerry Koosman and Ed Kranepool to nonagenarians Frank Thomas and Hobie Landrith to more obscure players as Dick Rustek and Ray Searage getting the memories of various firsts in their baseball lives. Among the little-known facts is centerfielder Dave Schneck reported to spring training not
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long after he completed his tour of duty in Vietnam. Catcher Butch Benton has no love for Joe Torre because the then-Mets manager in 1979 told him he was coming north with the team at the conclusion of spring training. A day later Torre informed him he had been traded to the Chicago Cubs after his belongings were being shipped to Flushing. The WNBA is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and despite its ups and downs over the years, it’s safe to say it’s here to stay. One of its charter franchises, the New York Liberty, had been floundering for years as MSG CEO, and longtime Good Times reader James L. Dolan booted them from Madison Square Garden three years ago. The Libs were forced
to play in the tiny Westchester County Center until they were bought last year by Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai who relocated them to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. The greatest coach in Liberty history remains Richie Adubato who led them to three appearances in the WNBA Finals where they were always foiled by the superior Houston Comets. Adubato, a basketball lifer, has written his autobiography, Havin’ A Ball (University of Nebraska Press). Richie is a wonderful raconteur who details his harrowing days as a substitute teacher in tough Newark schools and the variety of mobsters he knew when he was tending bar. He talks about how one wiseguy he knew wants to attack Knicks guard Ernie Grunfeld because he hit a meaningless three-point shot which made him lose a $20,000 wager on the point spread. He also details his dealings with mercurial owners and execs in both the NBA and the WNBA. Havin’ A Ball is highly recommended. It was an exceptionally season for the New York Knicks who unexpectedly made the NBA playoffs for the first time in eight years. Head coach Tom Thibodeau was rightfully
honored by his peers as he was named Coach of the Year. The Knicks’ opening round loss to the Atlanta Hawks, who were led by elite guard Trae Young, was a stark reminder the Knicks still lack a superstar who is a playoff difference maker. I made my first appearance at Belmont Park in three years earlier this month for the draw determining post position for the 2021 Belmont Stakes which was won by Essential Quality. This event, which used to attract a throng of media, was sparsely attended. Even more depressing was seeing how much of Belmont Park’s beautiful leafy backyard area, where many baby boomers saw great and free concerts in the late 1970s and early 1980s, has been obliterated to make room for the new home of the New York Islanders, the UBS Arena. In fairness, this area has been very underutilized since the term of Ronald Reagan’s presidency. Kudos to the New York Racing Association for offering a free ticket to the 2022 Belmont Stakes for anyone who showed up at this year’s race and got a COVID-19 vaccine there.
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ON THE ROAD AGAIN Big Bands Touring
JUDAS PRIEST 50 HEAVY METAL YEARS TOUR One of heavy metal’s all-time greats, Judas Priest, will finally get the opportunity to celebrate their 50th anniversary this year with the launch of a North American tour this fall. The 50 Heavy Metal Years Tour will also feature Sabaton as openers and is being fueled by the highest charting album of Priest’s career, ‘Firepower,’ which peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200. Produced by Live Nation, the North American tour – which will run throughout September (kicking off on September 8th in Reading, PA) and November (concluding on November 5th in Hamilton, Ontario), will feature a variety of special effects, which will undoubtedly enhance the might of Priest’s metal. Tickets for the newly announced dates went on sale Friday, June 11th at http://Ticketmaster.com
EAGLES ADD “HOTEL_CALIFORNIA” CONCERTS The EAGLES - Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, with Deacon Frey and Vince Gill – have added six “Hotel California” concerts to its 2021 tour in Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C., produced by Live Nation. Each night’s concert will feature a “Hotel California” set accompanied by an orchestra and choir followed by an additional set of the band’s greatest hits. The shows are scheduled to begin at 8 PM, with a brief intermission. Tickets went on sale Friday, June 18, at 10 AM via Ticketmaster.com. BILLIE EILISH HAPPIER THAN EVER WORLD TOUR Following the release of her latest single ‘Your Power,’ and ahead of the July 30 release of her forthcoming album ‘Happier Than Ever,’ Darkroom/Interscope Records artist Billie Eilish has announced the first leg of her Happier Than Ever, The World Tour, set to commence in February 2022. Starting February 3 in New Orleans, the 32-date North American arena run will be making stops across North America, before heading across the Atlantic for an 18-date arena tour across Europe and the United Kingdom, starting June 3.
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How often have you found a neighborhood Let's not forget the apps. They sparkle. The restaurant so good that you just had to tell meat or spinach pinwheel is a star, delicious and everyone about it? That's what happened with filled with stuffing, only $3.25. Pepperoni bites Forest Pizzeria in Glen Cove. If Glen Cove was are a standout and one of their most popular once the Little Italy of Long Island, Forest items, and the garlic knots are delish...ask for would be right at the center of things. extra garlic. The boys know their garlic. At $5.95 the Grilled Chicken or Portobello In business since 1985, they have put Mushroom Panini is a steal. I'm almost afraid to together a great menu of all star Italian. There print the prices, they'll want to raise them. isn't a bad item on the menu. Side orders worth checking out include the Tuesday is Pasta night with many choices of pasta and sauces including Pasta with meat Sauteed Broccoli or Spinach with Garlic and Oil sauce and linguini with clams. It comes with a or the Broccoli Rabe with garlic and oil. salad and bread dish and clocks in at an Veal Parm, Veal Marsala, Veal Sorrentino, all the usual stars are here, including five unbelievable $10.95. You heard me right, 10.95! And we're talking about gigantic portions more. They are also available as chicken here, enough to feed you for several days. dishes and are served with pasta, salad and They excel with their pizza, a nice thinner, bread. And by the way, the bread is a crunchy delight. The chicken bacon ranch is standout, crunchy and soft. Photo credit: Sandy Branciforte exquisite, with what seems like a 1/2 lb of For some reason, I've grown very hungry chicken on it. Buffalo and bbq chicken pizza is excellent, and you while writing this...excuse me while I head to Glen Cove for some must try their Forest Special...pepperoni, meatball, sausage, of the best Italian you'll ever have. mushroom, onion and peppers topping. Wow, what a mouthful. As Forest Pizzeria is a spacious, modern looking place with plenty is the same as a stuffed slice. The darn thing must weigh a pound of seats in the dining room, all socially distanced for your safety. and is only $5.65. They're located at 90 Forest Ave., Glen Cove. Takeout is available at 516-759-3777.
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trio revitalize Lavigne’s eradefining number. Arriving alongside the single is a John Frost-directed music video, which navigates viewers through several fractured dream states. Peering into the minds of Aoki, Yves V and Ryan Caraveo, the video highlights how
MARSHMELLO AND CARNAGE “BACK IN TIME”
Genre-blurring global superstar and 2021 iHeartRadio Dance Artist of the Year, Marshmello, teamed with dancefloor destroyer Carnage on the nostalgic rave anthem “Back In Time.” After a year of quietude and isolation, this new single is a well-timed return to the club—an ecstatic ode to long nights and good times. The track also arrives alongside a lighthearted, time-traveling video. With hits like “Happier” and “Alone”nestled in his boundary-pushing discography, it’s clear that Marshmello has always been interested in the emotional possibilities of dance music—theme that “Back In Time” furthers. Calling back to the energy of ‘90s rave tracks, the propulsion of classic techno, and the gleaming refractions of Eurodance, the song is energetic and nostalgic, perfect for creating new dancefloor memories while remembering all your favorite nights out. “Back In Time” arrives alongside a video that does what the title promises: it sends our two protagonists to bygone eras as Marshmello and Carnage go on an animated journey through prehistoric times back to the present. Lighthearted and bright, it’s a perfect accompaniment.
STEVE AOKI TRIBUTE TO AVRIL LAVIGNE
Steve Aoki, Yves V, and Ryan Caraveo join together to pay tribute to Avril Lavigne’s classic pop-punk single “Complicated.” Their modern makeover interpolates the famous earworm chorus, while adding a fresh set of introspective lyrics. With a crunchy electro pop soundscape and newly written verses, the
complicated the mind and self truly are, as the camera twists and turns through a series of complex dreams within dreams. “Complicated” marks the latest collaboration between Steve Aoki and Yves V since Yves remixed “A Lover And A Memory” off of Aoki’s Neon Future III LP. The long-time pals often cross paths at Tomorrowland, where Yves is a resident DJ and Aoki is a frequent headliner.
BEAR GRILLZ TRANSCENDS WITH NEW SINGLE
Bass demon Bear Grillz drops “Head In The Clouds (feat. Nevve),” a future bass charmer infused with celestial drops and dreamy vocals. Following a successful remix package of his sophomore album “Friends,” Bear Grillz charges ahead with a brand new single. Featuring EDM princess Nevve, “Head in the Clouds,” elevates Bear Grillz’s status as a bass master with this glistening production. Similar to how the song sings “never going back to before,” Bear Grillz
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continues to climb up the ranks as his career continues to rocket. Since revealing himself on the Jerry Springer show back in 2016, Bear Grillz has gone above and beyond his bear persona. In 2019, he released his debut album, Demons, through Dim Mak. Featuring collaborations with Jared Watson and David Foral from Dirty Heads, Sullivan King and Kabaka Pyramid, the groundbreaking 12-track album established Bear Grillz as a producer willing to take big sonic risks, showcasing a musical cohesion of dubstep, future bass, bass house, hip hop and reggae. Bear Grillz refined his sound even further in 2020
through a pair of back to back EPs, Reanimated and Ground Zero. Bear Grillz's carefully designed soundscapes and high energy concerts have made the Colorado-based musician one of the most in-demand performers in the dance music scene. He has sold out shows across 14 countries and rocked major festivals around the globe, including Electric Zoo, Lost Lands, EDC Orlando and HARD Summer.
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WOMEN WHO ROCK
TATIANA HAZEL ANNOUNCES NEW EP Today, Tatiana Hazel announces her new EP And The World Will Turn. Out July 15th, the project is handcrafted by Hazel herself, the artist writing, producing, recording, mixing and mastering the entire project except for “Work Hard,” which she collaborated with her close friend Drew via a discord session. The result is a kaleidoscopic pop soundscape that feels as intimate as it does grande. The project follows the DIY popstar's 2020 EP Duality and includes her previously-released single "Tired of Being Myself" alongside the new song and video releasing today, "It's All Right.
KU_KA DEBUT ALBUM WRESTLING Binding R&B, jazz, new age and electro influences together to create autobiographical stories on growth, love and journeying, the album is the result of a tough but fruitful transition in her life. Exploring themes of love, conflict, sexuality and more, it's an honest depiction of lived experiences told by an immaculate voice that shimmers with a futuristic sheen. KU_KA, aka Laura Jane Lowther, shares of today's release: "'Wrestling' is a deeply personal album and releasing it
feels like I'm passing around my diary for everyone to read – liberating and vulnerable at the same time. It's introspective but with a little bit of party along the way and really touches the full spectrum of emotions that come with so much change. My hope is that as people immerse themselves in the world, they connect not only to the music and lyrics, but also themselves." KU_KA's debut album Wrestling, is out now via LuckyMe.
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ELSA HEWITT RELEASES 'LUPA Elsa Hewitt is a London-based music producer and writer hailing from Sussex, via Yorkshire. Beginning as a young singersongwriter producing demos on a four-track, she progressed through fronting post-punk bands and solo electronic songwriting, all the while developing a passion for album-making which would ultimately lead her to electronic production, establishing her name producing avant-garde, experimental & ambient, left-field dance, and lo-fi, psychedelia. Since her 2017 official debut ‘Cameras From Mars’, stepping onto the scene as a Future Bubbler and Lynsey de Paul Prize winner, Hewitt has amassed a series of distinct yet interlinked philosophical worlds; each one holding its own tones of joyful beauty and abstract darkness. With a boundless approach to merging elements of dance & ambient, Hewitt’s adventurous approach remains pinned by her earthy voice, idiosyncratic songwriting style and sharply poetic lyricism.
HAILEY WHITTERS ON THE ROAD Iowa-born, Nashville-based rising Country star Hailey Whitters announced fall tour dates supporting Midland on THE LAST RESORT TOUR. Tickets went on sale May 7 for the tour that will make stops in Nashville, Chicago, Boston, New York and more. The announcement follows a short run of outdoor shows Midland and Whitters performed in Texas last month with Flatland Cavalry. Whitters also announced that she will perform at the Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival that takes place on September 25 & 26 in Franklin, TN. Find the full list of tour dates below and at HaileyWhitters.com. THE LAST RESORT TOUR marks another notch in an already busy year for the Nashville singer-songwriter. Following the critical acclaim of her 2020 album, THE DREAM, which topped many lists as one of the year’s best Country albums, Whitters returned with a deluxe edition in February, titled LIVING THE DREAM, calling upon her close friends and collaborators Brent Cobb, Jordan Davis, Hillary Lindsey, Little Big Town, Lori McKenna and Trisha Yearwood to contribute vocals to the new tracks.
JULIA MICHAELS RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM Not In Chronological Order, or NICO as she refers to it, is a 10song body of work that finds Julia sharing various chapters of her life in one place. “I’ve never been more vulnerable or as happy as I was putting this album together,” she said. “On many of these songs I’m speaking from a new perspective on love that is so much healthier and happier than I’ve experienced in the past,” she adds. “I’m excited to share a new side of me and hope fans love it as much as I do!” Written and recorded over the last year, the album was produced by production and songwriting team The Monsters & Strangerz. The album highlights countless facets of Julia—from the clever and confessional lyricism to the cheeky sense of humor and flawless knack for a signature, sticky, and soaring hook. She surveys each corner of her heart and gets real about life, love, and everything in between. You’ll hear her personality loud and clear on the pensively powerful “Pessimist,” crystallized in the dancefloor bounce of “Wrap Around,” amplified by the wideeyed infatuation of the synth-y “Orange Magic,” and wistfully nostalgic on the finger-picked guitar-driven finale “That’s The Kind Of Woman.”
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FAIRS & FESTIVALS Firefly Music Festival is conveniently located within driving distance from major metropolitan areas on the East Coast, including Philadelphia (under two hours), Baltimore (under two hours), Washington D.C (under two hours) and New York City (three hours). Fans can also take advantage of Amtrak service to Wilmington, Delaware as well as SEPTA and Greyhound bus line service.
METALLICA, NINE INCH NAILS & KORN AT LOUDER THAN LIFE FEST An incredible music lineup has been announced for the sixth Louder Than Life, September 23-26, 2021 at Highland Festival Grounds at KY Expo Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Metallica (two nights / two unique sets), Nine Inch Nails and KORN will headline the largest rock festival in America, which will also feature performances from Judas Priest, Snoop Dogg, Jane’s Addiction, Staind, Rise Against, Mudvayne, Cypress Hill, Machine Gun Kelly, Anthrax, Gojira, Ghostemane, Seether, Pennywise, Beartooth, The Distillers, Killsw itch Engage and many more. Single day and weekend passes for Louder Than Life are on sale now at www.LouderThanLifeFestival.com starting at $99.50* for single day and $249.50* for 4-day (*plus fees).
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FIREFLY IS BACK! Firefly is back! The unparalleled East Coast music festival, nestled in Delaware’s picturesque Woodlands, has announced its return in September. 2021 also marks its return to a four day weekend, with performances starting on Thursday September 23rd. The 2021 Firefly Festival, in conjunction with AEG Presents, will feature headlining sets from Billie Eilish, The Killers, Tame Impala, and Lizzo. As the largest East Coast camping festival, Firefly has earned its reputation as one of the country’s rite-of-passage destinations for music lovers across the U.S. With a similar approach to bringing fans the larger than life experiences that helped establish the likes of Glastonbury and Reading/Leeds as must-attend events, Firefly has grown into one of the biggest, most-beloved music weekends in America. Firefly’s return in 2021 will be exactly what fans needed from the live setting they’ve been missing for over a year -- incredible sets from iconic artists; the best food and beverage offerings within the Delaware Valley. Pass Prices Starting At: Weekend GA: $299 Weekend VIP: $699 Visit FireflyFestival.com for more information.
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WONDERBUS MUSIC FEST After more than a year of no large scale concerts or music festivals in Columbus, across Ohio and throughout the United States, The Elevation Group announced the return of the WonderBus Music & Arts Festival to Columbus. The Lawn at CAS (2540 Olentangy River Road) provides the perfect site for the music festival as Ohio begins to emerge from COVID-19. The property at CAS offers 54 acres of open-air, outdoor space that will allow festivalgoers that opportunity to comfortably spread out. On Saturday, August 29, WonderBus will present some of music's top hitmakers including Kesha; AJR; The Band CAMINO and more. On Sunday, August 29, Wilco will make their only Ohio appearance in 2021 and their only appearance in a six state region including all of Ohio's border states: Michigan; Indiana; Kentucky; West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Joining Wilco will be Grouplove, Black Pumas and other fantastic artists. Additional performers include: Bob Moses, The Knocks, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Grandson, Ritt Monmey, Absofacto, Dreamers, Smallpools and more - 28 artists in total. Tickets are on sale through both WonderBusfest.com and SeeTickets.us. Single Day tickets are available for $89.00. Weekend passes are $159.00. Wonder passes (offering weekend admission to both theWonderBus Music & Arts Festival and WonderStruck in Cleveland); VIP passes and speciallypriced tickets for children ages 3-10 are also available. Infants 2 years and under are admitted free. Onsite parking for many festival attendees is also available for advance purchase. Parking is not unlimited. DELFEST DelFest, the beloved genre-spanning festival brainchild of McCoury Music and High Sierra Music announced additional acts for its 13th annual festival, once again taking place in beautiful Cumberland, Maryland, on Sept. 23-26. Festival hosts The Del McCoury Band and The Travelin’ McCourys, will be also joined by Railroad Earth, Béla Fleck My Bluegrass Heart feat. Michael Cleveland, Sierra Hull, Mark Schatz, and Bryan Sutton, Cabinet, the Seldom Scene, Hawktail and Jacob Jolliff Band. Previously announced artists include Old Crow Medicine Show, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Sam Bush, The Lil Smokies, Della Mae, Cris Jacobs Band, Hot Club of Cowtown, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, The Broomestix, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, Steve Poltz, Sister Sadie, Lonesome River Band, Ghost of Paul Revere, Dre Anders, Twisted Pine, Fireside Collective, The Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers, Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band, Birches Bend, Haint Blue, Dirty Grass Players, and The 9th Street Band. As always, Joe Craven, will emcee for the weekend. Located along the Potomac River in the scenic Appalachian Mountains, and personally chosen by Del, the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, MD (2.5 hours from Baltimore and D.C.) serves as the ideal location for DelFest. The fairgrounds are conveniently located near four major airports and can be easily reached by rail or road. For information including camping, parking, partners, and more, please visit delfest.com
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Legendary musicologist/KLOS DJ Matt Pinfield (who signed January Jane to his Whiskey Vinyl label) says that the infectious grooves on the EP’s tracks “display [the band’s] influences and love for '80s rock and pop while sounding undeniably modern and perfect for the '20s." Music Daily applauds the band on their use of “slick, pop influences [with] a garage band approach.”
LUIS MORENO SKEDS NEW ALBUM Luis Moreno is an American singer/songwriter from Los Angeles, California now residing on Long Island,. Currently in the studio recording a new album to be released on 8/11/21, Moreno is inspired to creatively answer the “emotional call” he proclaims the world is presently crying for in this new age of unprecedented isolation and disconnect. Rooted in the genres of alternative, rock, pop, folk and devotional, Luis Moreno’s music is a testament to raising awareness to the simplicity and beauty of his life’s mission: emotional intelligence and true heart connection. https://www.luismorenomusic.com/music BROOKLYN MADE MUSIC CLUB OPENING IN BUSHWICK Brooklyn Made Presents announced the opening of a brand-new music venue in Bushwick this fall which will be called Brooklyn Made. Jeff Tweedy will open the club with a special two-night run of shows on September 30th and October 1st followed by Greg Dulli on October 2nd and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue on October 4th and 5th. Located at 428 Troutman Street in the heart of Bushwick, Brooklyn Made will be a state-of-the-art music venue with lighting design by Jeremy Roth (Wilco, Nathaniel Rateliff, Mazzy Star) and sound by D&B Audiotechnik, including the Soundscape 3D object-mixing and room emulation platform. Brooklyn Made will also be a one-of-a-kind experience for visiting performers. Artists will have exclusive access to myriad amenities, including a second level carriage house, private outdoor swimming pool, and multiple roof decks offering unobstructed panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline. A lower level VIP area has a private bar and pool table.
SAMMI RAE SIGNS TO SOHO JOHNNY'S Captivating young singer Sammi Rae has signed an exclusive recording contract with SOHO Johnny’s Tribeca Records. Influenced by artists like Sia, Dua Lipa and Karol G, Sammi is the real deal - a singer and performer who has been praised internationally by critics and fans alike for her strong, soulful voice and sultry demeanour. Her tunes have appeared on countless Spotify playlists, with several releases in the reggaeton genre "Nunca", "Champagne", "Closer", "No Me Digas", "City Lights", "Ella Se Atreve", "Baby Baila" and "Escapate" generating an international buzz. Then late in 2020 amidst the pandemic, she released the sexy and striking video for her well received Spotify playlist favorite hit "Nunca" - which has surpassed 250,000 views - resulting in this record deal with Soho Johnny and Tribeca Records.
JANUARY JANE RELEASE “VERSIONS OF YOU” NYC-based alternative pop trio JANUARY JANE have unveiled the music video to their newly released single "Versions of You.” The single, which (Second Society Report) lauds as “incredibly infectious” and That Grape Juice calls “one of the most danceworthy and infectious tunes of the year” is the newest track taken from the band’s upcoming EP Your Drug out this summer via Whiskey Vinyl/BMG.
CONTEMPLATIONS FROM NATIONAL SAWDUST Since its inception in 2015, National Sawdust - the non-profit performance space, artistic incubator, record label and arts mentorship organization headquartered in Williamsburg, Brooklyn - has pushed the boundaries of the artistic experience for curators, creators and audiences alike; challenging established compositional and performative power structures and upturning presumed hierarchies of genre and form. Over the past half decade, National Sawdust has presented thousands of live performances, dozens of full-length recordings, and provided financial and creative support to tens of thousands of practicing artists. Now, in celebration of the organization's belated five year anniversary, National Sawdust and The WNET Group's ALL ARTS presents Contemplations from National Sawdust, a six-episode retrospective presenting an overview of National Sawdust's impressive past, ambitious present and hopeful future. Composers and artists featured in conversation and performance throughout Contemplations include Philip Glass, Renée Fleming, Nico Muhly, Nadia Sirota, Theo Bleckmann, Du Yun, Laura Ortman, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Ellen Reid, Helga Davis, Tania León, Daniel Bernard Roumain, Chris Grymes, Terry Riley and many more. Individual episodes explore the process of the organization's founding, its engagement with diverse and socially aware programming, how National Sawdust has provided artists and audiences with support throughout the pandemic year, and a presentation of new work specially commissioned for this program.
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CLASSIC ROCK
HALL OF FAME JOPLIN WEEKEND In honor of the 50th anniversary of the release of Janis Joplin’s legendary album, Pearl, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will host Janis Joplin Fan Weekend from August 6th – 8th, 2021. As part of the newly expanded Legends of Rock exhibit, fans can see Joplin’s handwritten lyrics, clothing, and a collection of rare photographs by Barry Feinstein, photographer, filmmaker, and art director responsible for creating some of the most iconic and enduring pop culture imagery of the mid-20th century. Fans can also view Janis Joplin footage from the Rock Hall’s vault, including highlights from her 1995 Induction and the 2009 Annual Music Masters tribute concert, and attend the Pearl album spotlight lecture. The Museum will also host two virtual events honoring Janis Joplin’s legacy. The first, taking place on August 6th, will be with Melissa Etheridge, who inducted Joplin in 1995.Then, on August 25th at 7pm, Holly George-Warren joins the Rock Hall to discuss her book, Janis: Her Life and Music. Relive the experience on September 7th at Rockhall.com, where the Museum will launch the Janis Joplin Legends of Rock Virtual Exhibit. Visit rockhall.com or follow the Rock Hall on Facebook (@rockandrollhalloffame), Twitter (@rockhall), Instagram (@rockhall) and YouTube (youtube.com/rockhall). Long Live Rock!
COLIN HAY’S GOING SOMEWHERE VINYL Compass Records announced the release of Colin Hay’s (Men at Work) 2001 classic album GOING SOMEWHERE on vinyl for the first time. This 20th anniversary edition will include a limited pressing of white vinyl on the first 1000 units. For many of his post-Men At Work fans, GOING SOMEWHERE was their point of discovery of Colin Hay and his music. The album includes some of Colin’s best known solo work, including "Beautiful World,” "Waiting For My Real Life To Begin, and "I Just Don’t Think I’ll Ever Get Over You." Hay stepped onto the international stage as the front man and principle songwriter for ‘80s Australian hitmakers Men at Work, becoming one of the recognizable vocalists in pop music with his soaring infectious melodies and pointedly quizzical lyrical outlook. Classic songs like “Down Under,” “Overkill,” and “Who Can It Be Now” unscroll like miniature movies, with timeless twists and a bittersweet sense of humor. Hay is currently at work on several new projects, including a full band tour in August 2021, a new studio album in early 2022, and a solo tour in March of 2022, followed by another tour with Ringo & His All-Starr Band. He'll be appearing at City Winery August 14th and 15th.
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NEW JOE PIKET VIDEO
You would think that Joe Piket would want to take a rest after winning Piano Entertainer of the Year in the LI Press Best of Long Island 2021. A veteran to the Long Island Music scene, Joe keeps pushing the envelope, his latest effort being a new video. Joe and his wife Anna have been close friends with Blaize and George for more than fifteen years. Although they are all musicians, they had never played together until last summer. That soon changed as they jammed together every weekend for a year. Although Joe thinks of himself as a pianist, he soon got a chance to develop his guitar chops. He loved it and his power trio recorded a new song, The Four Chord Song. On a recent visit to their friends, Joe announced that they were going to be shooting a video, spur of the moment. Joe remembers, “Somehow we got a lot of cool footage and some funny stuff too.” Their friend Rich Chiraz did a stellar job pulling the video together for them. The song and the video feature Joe on guitar and vocals, Blaize on bass and vocals, George on drums and vocals, and Anna on percussion and vocals. Joe says Anna stole the show! You can check out JP And Friends, The Four Chord Song on YouTube or Google JP and Friends Four Chord Song. You can also check out all of Joe's music and videos on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube and more. Watch out Eric Clapton...there's a new slinger in town.
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MUSICIANS WANTED BASS WANTED for classic rock trio. 60+; studio play only. (631) 462-5987. (1303) GUITARIST SEEKS Drummer for original duo performing rock, pop, and country music. Call Mark at (718) 757-9435 or write to siegtec@ icloud.com. (1299) WHO WANTS to jam? Guitarist/singer seeks all other instruments for fun jams. I know lots lots of jam band stuff and classic rock, too. Based in Huntington, I don’t mind driving to a convenient studio for all – give a call! Rob (516) 672-3957. (1310) BASSIST WANTED Got classic blues rock. Studio Only. Mike (631) 462-5987 (1305)
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RHYTHM TRACKING
With Jimi LaLumia
SUMMERTIME This is the summer when music comes back to life; Major concerts are being announced for huge venues, featuring legendary names that have been kept on ice due to covid; bars and night clubs are set to re open, and interest in popular music reached a new all time high, with vinyl record sales going through the roof; people finding themselves homebound Photo: oliviarodrigo.com seemed to bond with music in ways that they haven't in decades. Popular music is the great unifier, whether singing along in the car, or going wild with the crowd in your favorite neighborhood gathering location. The clubs, the bars, big concert events are lining up, and people can't wait another minute before they dive back in, full force, ready to party and recover what they lost during the dark days behind us. Top 40 radio always rules the summer, and this year is no different; Z100 in NYC and Long Island's WBLI will keep the party going with a female led army of hit makers, while the concept of bands or groups seem obsolete as far as hit songs are concerned; the one big exception is the boy band known as BTS, still a worldwide phenomena; their latest, "Butta" is a current chart topper, duking it out with Olivia Rodrigo, whose still driving alone in her car
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BTS
past that guy's street: That's a reference to "Driver's License", a monster sized hit that has dominated the airwaves for months, as her "Deja Vu" is enjoying an equally large impact, while her debut album zoomed right to the top of the Billboard chart. She is the pop success story of 2021, while associate female stars including Billie Elish, Dua Lipa, and the naughty Cardi B present the rear flank, literally. Male stars are still present; Bruno Mars has been leading the pack with the old school sounding "Leave The Door Open" a majestic slow burner of a love song, The Weeknd (yes, that's how he spells it) keeps the hits rolling, and amazingly, Maroon 5 have fought their way back onto Z100 with new music. In the old timer department (that's me), I was excited to find out that former Supremes lead singer Diana Ross is about to release a new single; imagine, if by some stroke of fate, she comes up with a hit? Well, I can dream... rock bands and and even pop groups are a rarity, at best, which is not a good sign for the world of pop. Let's see how summer progresses.
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I made “Death To Disco”/Psychotic Frogs an international sensation, and work with worldwide icon Jayne County. I am available for consult on publicity/media angles for bands, actors, politics, and more. Facebook/lalumi-dia public relations
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METAL DAVID ELLEFSON VIDEO PODCAST MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has launched his brand new on-demand video podcast called Backstage with David Ellefson on the Star Worldwide Network. The video podcast will feature both audio and four camera video production and each episode will be available on-demand. Hosted by Ellefson himself, his first episodes include Frank Bello (Anthrax/Altitudes & Attitude), Joey Vera (Armored Saint/Mercyful Fate) and Ellefson’s former Rust In Peace bass tech turned author-chiropractor Dr. Randall Kertz D.C., whose book The Bassist’s Guide to Injury Management, Prevention and Better Health has become an industry go-to for medical remedies for musicians. CRADLE OF FILTH COMIC BOOK DEBUT Incendium and Heavy Metal Entertainment announced the launch of Maledictus Athenaeum, a CRADLE OF FILTH comic book anthology series, under all-new music focused OPUS imprint. In the ruined halls of the Maledictus Athenaeum lie occult histories, sealed records, and cursed artifacts – this unholy archive explores the far corners of CRADLE OF FILTH’s musical legacy, a vast universe of Ageless Vampires, Mythical Creatures and Vengeful Gods. The Countess, The Huntress, Lilith, The Manticore, and many more, will be revisited in stories from an all-star roster of comics talent from the pages of Heavy Metal Magazine and beyond. Maledictus Athenaeum begins as a 5-issue series. The first print edition of each issue will be released as a prestige format limited edition collectible comic book, featuring cardstock covers, specialty foil treatments, glossy pages, and individual numbering. Each first printing will be limited to 2500 copies at $16.66, and available to order from https://incendium.online/collections/cradle. The first issue is available to order now.
BLACK METALLERS BORNHOLM WITH NAPALM RECORDS Ever since bursting onto the scene in 2000, Budapest’s BORNHOLM has been an unstoppable force in the black and pagan metal scene. Touring with household names like EX DEO, VARG, ARKONA and many more, the Hungarian four-piece powerhouse has made a name for themselves with spectacular live shows and four tremendous studio albums. Now, BORNHOLM are ready to take their career to another level with leading Austrian metal label Napalm Records as a strong partner by their side! New music from BORNHOLM’s upcoming fifth studio album via Napalm Records will be announced soon!
BITS & PIECES 50 YEARS OF ALLMAN BROTHERS MUSIC
The Brothers - celebrating 50 Years of the music of The Allman Brothers Band that performed at Madison Square Garden in New York City for one night only March 10, 2020 will be issued widely July 23. The Brothers— Jaimoe, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Oteil Burbridge, Marc Quinones-were joined by Duane Trucks and Reese Wynans and special guest Chuck Leavell. This one-time concert event was a celebration of The Allman Brothers Band's illustrious career. It notably marks the first time in more than five years that these legendary players were together on stage to perform their iconic hits, and the first time since the passing of founding members Gregg Allman and Butch Trucks. The Brothers / March 10, 2020 / Madison Square Garden / New York, NY is being released on Peach Records, distributed by The Orchard, in conjunction with co-producers Nugs.net, who broadcast the show. It will be available physically (4 CDs, 3 DVDs, 2 Blu-Rays) and the audio will be available digitally. The video will be available for streaming on Nugs and CODA, Amazon Prime’s streaming service.
GIRL GROUP SZNS UNVEIL BILLBOARD
Los Angeles based pop-quartet SZNS give a fresh new take on the classic 90’s girl group music we all know and love with blending elements EDM, Latin-synth, and House inspired beats. A perfect example of this sound can be heard on SZNS single “Build A Boy” written by SZNS along with Stefan Litrownik (One Direction, Boyz II Men) and Jason Hahs, with production by K-Kov & Stefan Lit releasing May 27th. Each member Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn bring their own unique vocals and styles that blend together to create the vibrant SZNS sound. Their conversational lyricism stems from the four’s collaborative writing style-a late night kitchen heart-to-heart. Their relatable and empowering tracks call to not only girls and women, but anyone regardless of their gender, race or sexual origination that might be feeling pressured into submission to address and disrupt the status quo.
ELTON JOHN AND YEARS & YEARS UNVEIL ‘IT’S A SIN’
A significant and timely cultural moment which will undoubtedly shine a spotlight on the AIDS epidemic during the 80s and the ongoing epidemic in 2021, the collaboration and performance was inspired by the Russell T Davies TV series ‘It’s A Sin'. The series profoundly touched over 18 million viewers across Britain - and brought the fight against HIV/AIDS back into the public conversation at a crucial time in the battle to eradicate the virus. ‘It’s A Sin’ starred Years & Years’ Olly Alexander in an acclaimed leading role, and drew a rapturous reception from fans and critics alike. To run alongside tonight’s performance, Elton John and Years & Years also announce the release of a brand new recorded version of ‘It’s A Sin’, which is available now. Produced by Stuart Price (The Killers, Madonna, Scissor Sisters, Dua Lipa) and Pet Shop Boys the single sets a sombre tone with Elton’s unmistakable vocals and piano and Olly’s wistful vocals, before unveiling itself as a triumphant, euphoric and defiant dance floor filling anthem.
JACKSON BROWNE'S NEW SINGLE
Jackson Browne released his new single "My Cleveland Heart," available to stream/purchase worldwide. The single, co-written with his longtime guitarist Val McCallum, comes from Browne’s forthcoming album Downhill From Everywhere due out on July 23, through his label Inside Recordings. The album is also now available to preorder through Browne's website.
THE PINK FLOYD EXHIBITION THEIR MORTAL REMAINS
The United States has been confirmed as the fifth country to host The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains, the critically acclaimed major retrospective of Pink Floyd, their music, and the impact the band had on art and culture. Following its hugely successful debut at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum in 2017, which saw over 400,000 people attend, the Exhibition will now take residency in Los Angeles. Crossing the Atlantic for the first time the Exhibition will open on August 3 at the Vogue Multicultural Museum on Hollywood Boulevard. This historical landmark is the perfect venue for the immersive experiential journey through Pink Floyd’s world, from high-tech audio-visual events, objects, and surreal landscapes that evolve throughout the Exhibition. Tickets for the Exhibition are on sale now via www.vmmla.com and www.pinkfloydexhibition.com. The flow of the exhibition, in chronological order, is enhanced throughout by music and the voices of past and present members of Pink Floyd, including Syd Barrett, Roger Waters, Richard Wright, Nick Mason and David Gilmour, talking about their experiences and musical experimentation via an intuitive audio guide system. This culminates in the Performance Zone, where visitors enter an immersive audio-visual space, which includes Pink Floyd classic tracks as well as the recreation of the very last performance of David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Richard Wright, and Nick Mason, performing “Comfortably Numb” at Live 8 in 2005.
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