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Phil Collins’ First 2018 Tour Dates On-Sale
The veteran musician has recovered sufficiently from back surgery and hip issues to return to the stage with recent shows in the U.K. and Europe
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Bruce Brown, ‘Endless Summer’ Filmmaker, Dies
Roger Ebert called it “a completely uncomplicated film, fresh and natural, designed only to please.” The film changed the way many saw the sport of surfing.
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David Byrne Plans Ambitious Live Shows
“We’ll be doing some new songs… and many others that will, I assume, be familiar. I’m excited,” he said. The artist promises it’ll be like no other show.
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Journey’s Neal Schon: Fire Relief Gig, Free EP
The Journey guitarist will perform a benefit concert for North Bay Fire Relief in Feb. and has released his first-ever holiday music.
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Greg Lake Live Album From Final Tour is Released
A performance from the singer and musician’s 2012 tour includes songs from Emerson, Lake and Palmer, King Crimson, solo material and covers
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Gregg Allman Tribute Concert in NYC Sells-Out
The late legend will be saluted by a roll call of artists who knew, worked with or just loved his music. The roster includes his son Devon
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Jethro Tull ‘Heavy Horses’ 40th Anniversary Set Due
The box set of the second in a trilogy of folk-rock albums includes a stereo remix by Steven Wilson of the original album, plus additional studio recordings and live material featuring band favorites
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Steve Miller-Peter Frampton Tour Dates Announced
They had an “amazingly beautiful, creative and rewarding music experience” this year so now the two guitar greats are going on the road again.
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Van Morrison Releases ‘Versatile’ LP; Live Set Due
Van the Man’s 38th album includes his renditions of several standards as well as six new original tunes. A 2016 concert for the BBC is coming to DVD
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Grateful Dead’s Weir & Lesh to Do 1st Duo Tour
They’ve played together for more than five decades, but never before have Bob Weir and Phil Lesh of the Dead toured as a duo. Now they will.
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