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  James Burton, Emmylou Harris, John Foster to perform in Bossier concert benefitting schools
Renowned musicians James Burton, Emmylou Harris, John Foster and other talent will give a concert benefitting the James Burton Foundation and Bossier schools. Legendary guitarist James Burton grew up in Shreveport where he began his career at 14....
    
  HOT HOTEL: The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne
Alex Fisher, editor-in-chief What’s the Buzz at The Grand Hotel? The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Built in 1875, it quickly became an icon of seaside luxury. Known as ‘The White Palace’, it offered...
    
  Bay Area arts: 11 shows and concerts to catch this weekend
From classic movies with live music to new tunes from Vampire Weekend and a Grateful Dead Celtic band, there’s a lot to see and hear this weekend in the Bay Area. Here’s a partial rundown. Classical picks: Hitchcock + orchestra; New...
    
  David Harbour Reflects on “Pain, Slip-Ups, and Mistakes”
It's been a whirlwind week for Stranger Things star David Harbour, thanks to the release of his ex-wife Lily Allen's tell-all album, West End Girl. For those unaware, Lily dropped her first record in seven years last weekend, which fans have...
    
  TOMMY VETTERLI Talks The Renewal Of CORONER Behind Stunning Comeback Album 'Dissonance Theory'
By David E. Gehlke It has been a whopping 32 years since CORONER released a studio album. "Grin" came at a time when the Swiss technical thrash masters weren't really in the mood to be technical thrash masters anymore. The album's chug-filled and...
    
  Ghana turns up the volume: Apprise Music takes the spotlight at WOMEX
In the vibrant corridors of the global music industry, few events command the same magnetism as WOMEX — the World Music Expo. Every year, thousands of musicians, producers, managers, labels, and cultural tastemakers from across continents converge...
    
  Civil Society Is the Weak Element of European Defence Posture
In the shadow of Russia’s grinding war in Ukraine, Europe’s leaders have rediscovered the art of sabre-rattling. But how credible or sustainable it will be without the full support of the democratic bedrock – myriads of civil society actors across...
    
  British pop artist Calum Scott wows Prague crowd on The Avenoir Tour
Tuesday’s show was part of Scott’s worldwide The Avenoir Tour, named for his third studio album that he released earlier this month. The tour’s tenth stop, the Prague concert was initially supposed to take place at the Forum Karlín venue. However,...
    
  Rising jazz star Nils Kavanagh returns to Limerick with debut album
JAZZ pianist Nils Kavanagh performs at Dolan’s Upstairs on Sunday November 2 at 2pm, bringing his acclaimed debut album back to the city it was recorded in. Originally from County Sligo, Kavanagh has performed with Irish band Those Nervous Animals...
    
  Exclusive: Elton John on Making History With ‘Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy,’ and Why it Remains His Favorite Album a Half Century Later
By 1975, Elton John was undoubtedly the biggest pop star in the world, having already started a steady stream of seven consecutive No. 1 albums, which began with his fifth release, Honky Château, in 1972 and wrapped up with Rock of the Westies in...
    
  Utah Jazz Fall To Trail Blazers For First Home Loss
SALT LAKE CITY – A fourth-quarter comeback fell short for the Utah Jazz in a 136-134 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers for their first loss at home in 2025. The Jazz (2-2) used defense to whittle a 22-point deficit to 1, but couldn’t finish the...
    
  Are we living through a rap drought? The Billboard charts suggest we are
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — It feels like the Billboard charts could use a good rap beef right about now. That’s because, according to the publication, for the first time since 1990, there is no hip hop in the Top 40 of the Billboard 100...
    
  David Draiman says Disturbed need a “nice, long break” as controversial European tour comes to a close
Disturbed singer David Draiman says that the heavy metal band need a “nice, long break” as they wrap up their European tour. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday (October 29), the frontman admits that he isn’t sure when his band will...
    
  How Maggie Baird, Billie Eilish and FINNEAS’ Mom, Is Propelling The Music Industry’s Sustainability Efforts
It’s the tail end of September’s Climate Week: NYC when Maggie Baird gets on Zoom from her hotel in the city, ceramic mug of tea in hand. The mother of Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, as well as a staunch activist for sustainability and plant-based...
    
  Royal Caribbean shares huge updates for European holidays with a new beach club and the return of a popular ship
Royal Caribbean has unveiled its summer 2027 European holiday lineup, featuring the brand-new Royal Beach Club Santorini and marking the return of Legend of the Seas to European waters. The cruise line's latest offerings span the Mediterranean and...
    
  Tresor honoured with the global ‘Courage of Art’ award in Italy
Tresor was recognised for using his music to promote peace, empathy, and unity across nations. Multi-award-winning musician Tresor has received the global Courage of Art award at the prestigious Premio Res Publica awards in Italy. The awards,...
Donna Jean Godchaux Family: All On Keith Godchaux, Husband David MacKay, And Son Zion Godchaux
Photo : Twitter Singer Donna Jean Godchaux, celebrated for her powerful harmonies with the Grateful Dead during the 1970s, has died at the age of 78. The Rolling Stone reported that she passed away at a hospice facility in Nashville after a...
    
  Christmas Is Coming and German Jihadis Are Stirring
If I were, say, a French or German citizen, I think I would be most pissed off at the illegal foreign savages who've flooded my country for what they've done to the most treasured rituals of my culture. What my country's governments have allowed...
    
  Foodie Guide to 2025 Holiday Food at Walt Disney World Parks and Disney Springs
The holiday season at Walt Disney World Resort brings a sleigh-full of festive flavors across the parks and Disney Springs. From decadent desserts to savory sips and merry morsels, here is the complete guide to every holiday food item you can...
    
  Colombian Pop Band Morat to Debut at Coachella 2026
The Colombian pop band Morat will make their debut at Coachella 2026 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Credit: Carolina Paz / Courtesy Colombian music continues to conquer international stages. The Colombian pop band Morat has been...