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Ongoing History of New Music 

Ongoing History Daily: The Killers’ concert rider

March 2, 2022March 1, 2022 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alcohol, Concert Riders, Killers

A contract rider is part of the agreement between a promoter and a band over what must be provided to

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Ongoing History of New Music 

Ongoing History Daily: Playing music and getting hammered

August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alcohol, Archeology

Music and the intake of alcohol is something that we take for granted—and it’s a relationship that goes back much,

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Recommended Music 

Bob’s Burgers Pays Tribute to the Savior of the Holidays: Alcohol

December 27, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alcohol, Bob's Burgers, Christmas, Holidays

The Wife and I have spent every waking and sleeping hour with my parental units since Wednesday night. I highly

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Music News 

The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 729: Rock’n’Roll Drugs

October 9, 2015October 11, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Abuse, Addiction, Alcohol, Cocaine, Crack, Drugs, Heorin, Marijuana, MDMA, Meth, Prescription Drugs, Speed

There are many ways to clear or expand your mind to allow the free-flow of creativity: exercise, meditation and prayer

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Music News 

Australian State Government Cracks Down on the Crazy Drinks Sold in Bars

August 31, 2015September 7, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alcohol, Australia, New South Wales

The Aussies love to drink–and they like to drink, er, creatively.  Forget just cans of Fosters and shots of Jaeger;

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Music News WTF? 

“Alcohol May Have Been Involved.” Really? You Don’t Say…

February 11, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alcohol, Black Tongue, Bus Accident

Black Tongue is a doom metal band from Hull, England. While on tour through Poland near a town called Konin,

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Music News 

Ministry’s Al Jourgensen Enters Rehab

January 19, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Addiction, Al Jourgensen, Alcohol, Ministry, Rehab

On the same weekend we heard that Dennis Rodman is seeking help for alcohol abuse–that could explain his Kim Jong-un

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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