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The Black Keys’ ‘Let’s Rock’ Tour Canceled Due To COVID-19

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The 35-date U.S. tour, originally set to kick off in July and run through September, has been scrapped concerning the health and safety of fans and crew members
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May 12, 2020 - 1:35 pm

Four-time GRAMMY-winning rock duo The Black Keys have officially announced the cancelation of their upcoming "Let’s Rock" tour, titled after the band’s 2019 album of the same name and their first full-length offering since 2014. Consisting of artists Dan Auerbach on guitar and vocals and Patrick Carney on drums, the Keys’ ultimately cited new health and safety concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic as grounds for canceling the dates altogether. 

Originally set to kick off on Aug. 7 in Seattle and run through September with stops in Denver, Austin, Chicago, Salt Lake City and more, the nationwide summer tour would have featured The Black Keys performing alongside supporting acts in Gary Clark Jr., Yola, Jessy Wilson, Allah Las and The Marcus King Band. 

Addressing the decision to nix the shows in a tweet, the "Lonely Boy" performers wrote, "We are very disappointed to let you know the US ‘Let's Rock’ Summer tour is no longer happening. We were looking forward to seeing you all out there, but the health and safety of our fans and crew has to take priority." They continued, adding, "We hope to see you all soon. Please stay safe!"

Last month, the band also announced the cancelation of their Canadian tour dates which were set to take place this May. 

Regarding ticket relief options, refunds for the highly anticipated tour are being issued in full at the point of purchase. The band stated that ticket holders would be emailed directly with all refunding options. For more information on ticket refunds, visit LiveNation’s COVID-19 ticket refund plan here. 

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#WomenCrush Music To Launch Virtual Tour In August

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The non-profit will support the music community via online showcases, industry panels and more.
Jennifer Velez
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Jul 28, 2020 - 12:49 pm

#WomenCrush Music, a non-profit arts organization supporting up-and-coming women songwriters, has announced a virtual tour that will bring songwriting showcases, panels and other online events with industry professionals to music communities across the country.

The national tour will kick off on Aug. 3 in San Francisco and then continue to 14 other cities through mid-December. The non-profit will collaborate with venues and sponsors at each stop to donate all proceeds to women, Black and people of color-owned venues as well as artists. They have also started a donation page on Facebook. Ten percent of the funds will go to Public Functionary, a platform for grassroots organizing across music, visual art, performance, and more.  

One of the Bay Area dates will benefit the Ivy Room and will feature a showcase with local musicians Skip The Needle, Coraza and No Lovely Thing's Melissa Jones on Aug. 6. On Aug.11, a webinar with Founder / CEO at Indie Music Women Linda Garnett and Manager & Consultant at Direct Input Management Courtney Fairchild will focus on taking careers to the next level.

The move to virtual events an effort to continue supporting the music community. The added local element to the online events was something #WomenCrush Music felt could further help connect communities. 

"When COVID-19 hit, I knew that as a community-focused organization we had to continue supporting our community in any way we possibly could," #WomenCrush Music Founder/CEO Ashley K. Stoyanov said in a statement. "While the weekly Instagram Lives and webinars were reaching an international audience and were a valuable resource, we wanted a way to help further connect the rising womxn songwriter community on a local level, as well as help support local music venues who truly make the local music scenes in these communities special. We have always wanted our events to be a place where womxn songwriters can find their next collaborators for shows and to share resources, and we hope that we can continue doing that even if it is virtually through this pandemic."

For more information on how to get tickets for the Bay Area or other cities, visit the #WomenCrush Music website. 

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Texas Rangers’ “Concert In Your Car”: Eli Young Band, Whiskey Myers, Pat Green + More

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The three-day concert series will kick off in June 4 at Global Life Field’s Tundra Lot B
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May 13, 2020 - 4:39 pm

Although Major League Baseball has been completely called off spring training and delayed its season due to COVID-19, Arlington, Texas based club the Texas Rangers are bringing music fans an opportunity to enjoy live shows while practicing social distancing measures. Just announced, the Rangers will host its in-car summer concert series, “Concert In Your Car,” on June 4-7 with a stage in the team’s Global Life Field parking area, Tundra Lot B.

The event will feature live sets from GRAMMY-nominated bands and artists the Eli Young Band and Pat Green, as well as Whiskey Myers, Kevin Fowler and the Josh Abbott Band, each performing one consecutive nights. The shows will feature jumbo screens for fans to view performances in their vehicles and from a distance, as well as a special FM radio channel where the concerts will be broadcast.

A portion of the proceeds generated from ticket sales will be donated to the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation’s COVID-19 relief efforts. General admission tickets begin at $40 and VIP tickets are available for $80.

Rangers Season Ticket holders’ pre-sale access officially began today, and Rangers subscriber’s pre-sale will kick off tomorrow, (Thurs. May 14) at 10 A.M. Central Standard Time. Public on sale will begin on Friday (May 15) at 10 A.M. Central Standard Time.

Ticket purchases and more information are available here.

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Phosphorescent, Built To Spill, Sierra Hull & More On This Week's Pickathon's A Concert A Day Benefiting MusiCares

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Week 6 of the music throwback concert series also features Warpaint, Anna & Elizabeth, Joseph and more
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May 11, 2020 - 12:15 pm

This week's Pickathon's #AConcertADay series benefiting MusiCares' COVID-19 Relief Fund lineup is here. Starting Monday, May 11, catch a flashback performance from a variety of artists including Sierra Hull, Shakey Graves, Warpaint, Built To Spill and more. 

Pickathon has been releasing throwback performances since early April and has partnered with the Recording Academy to help musicians affected by the pandemic by benefiting the MusiCares' COVID-19 Relief Fund. This week Pickathon also announced that Spotify's COVID-19 Music Relief project will match every dollar raised during the series for MusiCares up to $10 million. 

To watch the flashback show, head over to Facebook Premiere with the Recording Academy, Amazon Music’s Twitch Channel or to YouTube's Stay Home #WithMe initiative. Every concert is streamed at 4 p.m. EST/ 1 p.m. PST. 

Full schedule from Pickathon below:

Monday: Sierra Hull
GRAMMY-nominated Bluegrass phenom Sierra Hull in her 2018 Woods Stage performance.
 
Tuesday: Phosphorescent
Shimmery, haunted country rock from his 2018 Woods Stage performance.
 
Wednesday: Anna & Elizabeth
Folk iconoclasts Anna & Elizabeth in their 2017 Lucky Barn performance.
 
Thursday: Built To Spill
Indie rock godfathers Built To Spill in their 2018 Woods Stage performance .
 
Friday: Shakey Graves
Americana rock ruffian Shakey Graves in his 2014 Workshop Barn performance.
 
Saturday: Warpaint
Art rock tour-de-force Warpaint in their 2014 Woods Stage performance.
 
Sunday: Joseph
Hallelujah harmonies from the sister trio in their 2015 Treeline Stage performance.
Learn more about how you can donate to or apply for assistance via the Recording Academy's and MusiCares' COVID-19 Relief Fund.

Learn more about the financial, medical and personal emergencies services and resources offered by the Recording Academy and MusiCares.

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Fearless Records To Host "Fearless At Home" Livestreaming Event

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The global streaming event is set to feature artists from the label’s roster for acoustic performances, Q&As and more
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Apr 30, 2020 - 12:23 pm

L.A. indie label Fearless Records will host its "Fearless At Home" livestreaming event on Saturday, May 9 at 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time/12 p.m. Pacific Standard Time via the label’s YouTube channel.

According to a statement, the event is set to feature most artists on the Fearless roster for acoustic performances, interactive Q&As, intimate at-home segments with artists and even a special new signing announcement. Details regarding a full lineup for the event’s performers has yet to be revealed, but the label's pool of talent includes GRAMMY-nominated bands the Plain White T’s and August Burns Red, in addition to Pierce the Veil, Locket, My Kid Brother, Kill the Lights, Grayscale and others.

The event takes an online festival format in order to help raise funds for the bands and their crews amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, Fearless is said to be releasing branded merch for the event, and all proceeds from those purchases will benefit Live Nation’s Crew Nation.

To stay up to date on Fearless Records and upcoming details about the event, you can visit their site.

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