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LoCash Cowboys Survive Crash

2 hours 18 min ago

LoCash Cowboys overcame a bus accident near Marinette, Wis., June 14 with no major injuries – just in time for the band’s album release. The country duo was on the interstate on the way to a show when the right front tire popped off the bus.

Marcus Miller

2 hours 20 min ago
Capital Jazz Fest, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Md.

Cleveland Browns Cancel Bon Jovi Concert

2 hours 21 min ago

The Cleveland Browns have cancelled a concert at their stadium by rockers Bon Jovi. The show had been scheduled for July 14 at FirstEnergy Stadium. The NFL team did not provide any reason for the concert, which was to kick off the Browns' 2013 season, being scrapped.

More Fleetwood Mac Down Under

3 hours 18 min ago

Ticket sales for Fleetwood Mac’s Nov. 10 to Dec. 2 Australian tour opened to strong consumer response, with extra shows announced for Sydney and Melbourne. 

Steely Dan Do It Again

4 hours 18 min ago

Steely Dan is returning to New York City’s Beacon Theatre for a seven-night residency this fall. Donald Fagen and Walter Becker took over the venue for multiple nights in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011.

Joe Kwan of The Avett Brothers

4 hours 20 min ago
Verizon Wireless Amph. At Encore Park, Alpharetta, Ga.

Second City Co-Founder Brought Intellect To Comedy

5 hours 18 min ago

Comedy fans know the names – John Belushi, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Joan Rivers – but before those famous faces graced Hollywood movies or the “Saturday Night Live” stage they were discovered by Bernie Sahlins, co-founder of The Second City.

Warner, Atlantic Sued Over Unpaid Internships

6 hours 18 min ago

A former intern filed a class-action lawsuit Monday against Warner Music Group and Atlantic Records over his unpaid internship, similar to a spate of recent lawsuits in other industries pushing back against the widespread practice.

In Israel, Streisand Criticizes Treatment Of Women

7 hours 18 min ago

Entertainer Barbra Streisand waded into one of Israel’s touchiest issues Monday on the first major stop of her tour of the country – Jewish religious practices that separate men and women.

Hayley Williams of Paramore

7 hours 20 min ago
Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City

Expert: Promoter Created Conflict With Jackson Doc

8 hours 18 min ago

The promoter of Michael Jackson’s ill-fated series of comeback shows created a conflict of interest with the singer’s physician when it negotiated terms of his deal, an expert testifying for the superstar’s mother told a jury Monday.

Bonnaroo 2013: Pics From Days 1 & 2

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 07:00

Check out what Bonnaroo 2013 looked like to Pollstar contributing photographer John Davisson. Days 1-2 featured performances from acts including Jim James, Of Monsters And Men, Alt-J, Passion Pit, ZZ Top, Haim, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and John McLaughlin.

Phoenix

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 05:29
The Tabernacle, Atlanta, Ga.

Funny Or Dies Announces Oddball Comedy Fest

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 04:31

You say you don’t go to comedy shows? What if this one features Dave Chappelle? And Flight of the Conchords?  How about we throw in Demetri Martin, Hannibal Buress and Jim Jefferies? And what if it’s presented by Funny Or Die?  Yeah, we thought you’d change your mind.

EDMbiz Ready For Vegas

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 03:31

The EDMbiz conference, the precursor to Las Vegas’ Electric Daisy Carnival, has shored up more panel speakers and even a few more parties. New panelists include DJs Pete Tong, Afrojack, Steve Aoki, Dash Berlin and Dirty South.

Matt Cameron of Soundgarden

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 03:29
The Tabernacle, Atlanta, Ga.

From Jack Johnson To Now To You

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 02:31

Jack Johnson is following up Saturday’s last minute Bonnaroo headline set filling in for Mumford & Sons with today’s announcement of his fall tour. The Hawaiian folk rocker has planned a short outing in Europe and nearly 20 dates in North America.

Ivan & Alyosha & The Stolen Gear

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 00:31

Folk–rock ensemble Ivan & Alyosha’s tour struck a sour note recently when the band’s van and a trailer full of gear were stolen in Atlanta, Ga. While the van was eventually recovered, the band noted in a statement on its website that “there have been no signs of our trailer or gear since.”

Dolly Parton

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 00:29
Dollywood Theme Park, Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

Bids In For Jobing.com Arena

Mon, 06/17/2013 - 23:31

Four bidders have submitted proposals to manage Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, home to the NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes. But the group trying to buy the team – Renaissance Sports & Entertainment – isn’t one of them.

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