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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
Onaje McDowelle
GRAMMYs
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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Bob Dylan Cancels 2020 Tour Due To COVID-19

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The Black Keys 

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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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Matthew Houck (Phosphorescent)

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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
Jennifer Velez
MusiCares
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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Mac DeMarco

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Mac DeMarco, Nathaniel Rateliff, Joan Shelley & More On This Week's Pickathon's A Concert A Day Benefiting MusiCares

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The Pickathon #AConcertADay online concert series continues to aid MusiCares' COVID-19 Relief Fund with a range of artists including Zephaniah OHoraTune and Black Milk & Nat Turner
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May 4, 2020 - 2:33 pm

Another start to the week means another set of all-star performance schedules from Pickathon's #AConcertADay series benefiting MusiCares' COVID-19 Relief Fund. This week revisit performances from Mac DeMarco, Nathaniel Rateliff, Joan Shelley, Israel Nash, Black Mountain, Zephaniah OHora and Black Milk & Nat Turner. 

Pickathon has been releasing throw-back 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. 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: Israel Nash
Texas genre-bending rock and roller from his 2015 Treeline Stage performance.
 
Tuesday: Joan Shelley
Kentucky indie roots balladeer from her 2015 Lucky Barn interview and performance.
 
Wednesday: Black Mountain
Vancouver psychonauts from their 2016 Galaxy Barn performance.
 
Thursday: Mac DeMarco
Indie rock legend from his 2014 Woods Stage performance.
 
Friday: Nathaniel Rateliff
Americana hero goes folkie with a special set from his 2019 Woods Stage performance.
 
Saturday: Zephaniah OHora
Countrypolitan revivalist and breakout discovery from his 2018 Lucky Barn performance/interview.
 
Sunday: Black Milk & Nat Turner
Cutting edge jazz and hip-hop collides in their 2017 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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Janelle Monaé at the 60th GRAMMY Awards in 2018

Janelle Monaé 

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Janelle Monáe To Headline Verizon’s "Pay It Forward" Livestream

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The at-home concert will happen at 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time via Verizon social channels and SiriusXM
Onaje McDowelle
GRAMMYs
Apr 30, 2020 - 2:45 pm

Taking place tonight, eight-time GRAMMY-nominated artist Janelle Monáe is set to perform on Verizon’s "Pay It Forward Live" streaming event. The series of livestreamed performances, presented by Verizon to support small businesses nationwide that have been impacted by COVID-19, has previously featured at-home sets from the likes of Dave Matthews and Billie Eilish and her brother, Finneas.

Fans will be able to catch the live performance in the comfort of their homes, beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Verizon’s social-media channels. Alternatively, the event stream will also be available on SiriusXM and iHeartRadio.

In a statement regarding the event and its proceeds, Monáe said, "We need to make sure we are surrounding all small businesses – especially black and LGBTQ owned – with support and love so that they can open their doors again one day soon."

For each use of the hashtag #PayItForwardLive during the event, Verizon will donate $10, up to a maximum of $2.5 million to small businesses.

You can find out more information about tuning in to the livestream and the COVID-19 relief efforts that it will support by visiting the Pay It Forward Live site.

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