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What People Don't Know About the Beatles and the Guru They Visited in India 50 Years Ago.
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Before Maharishi arrived in America in 1959, there was no “meditation,” “mantra,” or “yoga.” Within 10 years, he singlehandedly made these into household words. His brush with celebrities put him into the spotlight. But his true legacy is his gift of Transcendental Meditation (TM). Those who followed the most renowned guru of the 20th […]
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JEFF BECK & PAUL RODGERS + ANN WILSON OF HEART ANNOUNCE “STARS ALIGN TOUR”
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Today, iconic legendary rock musicians Jeff Beck and Paul Rodgers announced they will join forces for the “Stars Align Tour,” their co-headlining summer outing with Ann Wilson ofHeart. Produced by Live Nation, the outing kicks off July 18th in West Valley City, Utah, and will stop in cities across the U.S. and Canada including Los Angeles, Dallas, St. Louis, Chicago, Toronto, […]
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JACK WHITE ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN, UK & EUROPEAN HEADLINE TOUR DATES
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Hot on the heels of announcing his new album BOARDING HOUSE REACH (out March 23 via Third Man/Columbia) and releasing the first single, “Connected by Love,” Jack White has unveiled an extensive run of North American headline tour dates, along with shows in London, Paris, and Amsterdam. These dates, spanning from April to August, also include stops at the […]
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DEF LEPPARD & JOURNEY ANNOUNCE NEW DETAILS FOR COLOSSAL CO-HEADLINING NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
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Following the huge buzz surrounding last week’s announcement that two of the world’s greatest rock bands – DEF LEPPARD and JOURNEY – are teaming up for a massive co-headlining North American tour, special fan presales and VIP packages have now been announced, as well as additional on sale details. Tickets for most dates go on sale to the general […]
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LYNYRD SKYNYRD ANNOUNCES LAST OF THE STREET SURVIVORS FAREWELL TOUR
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After a career that has spanned more than 40 years and includes a catalog of more than 60 albums, Southern Rock icons, Lynyrd Skynyrd, will embark on its final Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour presented by SiriusXM. The first leg of the career-concluding tour, produced by Live Nation, will kick off Friday, May 4 in West […]
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Steely Dan & The Doobie Brothers Announce Co-Headline North American Summer Tour
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Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers announced today their co-headline North American 2018 summer tour kicking off May 10 in Charlotte, NC and wrapping July 14 in Bethel, NY. Promoted by Live Nation, the legendary bands will travel to 30+ cities across the U.S. and Canada including Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Nashville, and Toronto. Tickets for the tour go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, January 12 at 10am local time in most cities […]
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Martin Guitar Introduces Reimagined Standard Series Guitars at 2018 Winter NAMM
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(Winter NAMM, HALL D Booth 5602) – C.F. Martin & Co.® (Martin Guitar) introduced their reimagined Standard Series guitars at Winter NAMM in Anaheim, California. Collectively, this will be the most significant update to the company’s flagship line of guitars in its 185-year history. The guitars in Martin’s reimagined Standard Series, from styles 28 to 45, have been the guitars of […]
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Martin Guitar Debuts Fifth Collaboration with Grammy Award-Winning Artist John Mayer at Winter NAMM 2018
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Winter NAMM, Booth 5602 — C.F. Martin & Co.® (Martin Guitar) unveiled the D-45 John Mayer Custom Signature Edition at Winter NAMM in Anaheim, California on January 25, 2018. The model honors both the artist and one of Martin’s most prestigious models, the D-45. The model will be limited to just 45 guitars. Mayer’s collaborative relationship with Martin Guitar goes all the way […]
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Neil Diamond To Be Honored With The Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award
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The Recording Academy has announced that iconic songwriter and celebrated performer Neil Diamond will be honored with The Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award, a Special Merits Award that celebrates performers that have made outstanding contributions of artistic significance to the field of recording. A special award presentation ceremony and concert celebrating all of honorees will be held […]
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DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES AND TRAIN JOIN FORCES FOR MONUMENTAL CO-HEADLINE SUMMER 2018 TOUR
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Multi-platinum and award-winning artists Daryl Hall & John Oates and Train today announced their momentous co-headline North American summer tour, kicking off May 1 in Sacramento, CA and wrapping August 11 in Seattle, WA. Produced by Live Nation, the extensive trek will make over 35 stops across the U.S. and Canada including Chicago, Philadelphia, Toronto, New York, Nashville, Los Angeles and more. This […]