Would you pay extra for an aisle seat at a concert? You may soon have to.
May 24th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
After the usurious fees they charge for baggage (and in some cases, carry-ons), the biggest cash grab by the airline
Browsing the "Live Nation" Tag
Random music news for Friday, April 19, 2019
April 19th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
It was on this day in 1987 that a short-form animated feature called The Simpsons first appeared as an interstitial
Random music news for Saturday, February 23, 2019
February 23rd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
A question for Air Canada: How come when I use my 50K Aeroplan status on any other Star Alliance airline
Random music news for Wednesday, February 6, 2019
February 6th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Happy 57th birthday, Axl Rose. And now for music news on February 6, 2019. A Foo Fighter got hurt and
Random music news for Saturday, December 15, 2018
December 15th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Returning today from the NE Caribbean Command Centre. There’s just enough time to report on some music news for December
Facial recognition technology used to look for a Taylor Swift stalker
December 13th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Back on May 18 before a gig at the Rose Bowl, fans of Taylor Swift gathered in front of a
Random music news for Thursday, December 6, 2018
December 6th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1969, Hells Angels security people murdered a concert-goer during a set by the Rolling Stones at
More trouble for Ticketmaster
October 11th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Controversy continues to swirl around Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, in the wake of the CBC/Toronto Star expose
Live music is “more stimulating than sex”–according to a live music company
September 28th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
The science is in, I guess. Live Nation, the largest promoter of musical events in the world, commissioned a study
Random music news for Friday, September 28, 2018
September 28th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Off to Winnipeg to see Paul McCartney tonight. I swear that when he does “Hey Jude” live, he casts healing
Random music news for Saturday, September 15, 2018
September 15th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Gotta take the dogs for detailing today. Let someone else struggle with 25 kg bull terriers who don’t like having
Random music news for Wednesday, August 29, 2018
August 29th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Today would have been Michael Jackson’s 60th birthday. And in music news for August 29, 2018, there’s quite a bit
Random music news for Saturday, July 28, 2018
July 28th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1945, a B-25 bomber crashed into the Empire State Building, killing 14 and injuring 26. The
Random music news for Thursday, July 26, 2018
July 26th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
I had my windows professionally washed the other day. They looked great for four hours. Then a flock of Canada geese
Random music news for Saturday, July 14, 2018
July 14th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1976, capital punishment was abolished in Canada. July 14, 2018, will be remembered for this sort
How did a boy from Hamilton become the most powerful person in global touring?
July 6th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Arthur Fogel rose from being a club manager to road manager for Martha and the Muffins to (eventually) the guy
Dave Grohl’s mom just got a TV deal
June 7th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Remember when Dave Groh’s mom wrote a book about what it’s like to be the mother of a rock star?
Random music news for Thursday, May 24, 2018
May 24th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
The first night game in MLB history was played on this day in Cincinnati with the Reds beating the Phillies
Random music news for Friday, May 18, 2018
May 18th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
I love this day: the Friday before the beginning of the first long weekend of the summer. From now until
Random music news for Wednesday, April 25, 2018
April 25th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
If you use any piece of electronics today, remember that 57 years ago today, Robert Noyce patented the integrated circuit.
Random music news for Monday, April 23, 2018
April 23rd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
The first-ever YouTube video, “Me at the Zoo,” was posted on this day in 2005. As for music news on
US Justice Department has some questions for Live Nation and their ownership of Ticketmaster
April 2nd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Back in 2010, Live Nation, the biggest concert promotion company in the world, bought Ticketmaster, the biggest seller of tickets
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