Prediction: The mega-residency is the future of live music
[This was my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca. – AC] When Billy Joel returned to live performance in 2013, he decided he’d rather stay close to home. Thus, a monthly residency
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The story of Adele’s Munich residency is INSANE! Look at these facts and figures.
Adele is in the midst of a ten-night residency in Munich. And it’s not just any multi-night gig. She’s performing in a custom-built temporary stadium constructed by Live Nation. Check
Read MoreSo this U2/MGM Sphere thing is “utterly astonishing.”
U2 began their much-hyped residency at the brand new MSG Sphere in Las Vegas last night. The show (officially entitled “U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere) and the venue (built
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U2’s Las Vegas residency at The Sphere starts tonight. There’s also new music. Let’s take a look/listen.
U2 has been in rehearsals for their much-hyped debut at the US$2.3 billion/18,600 person capacity Sphere in Las Vegas for weeks now. Tonight, the public gets to see what all
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Random music news for Tuesday, May 16, 2013
I’m not entirely sure what’s happening here, but it’s…interesting (via Rick J). So is music news for May 16, 2023. More music news? Look here. BONUS: Wait. Is this real?
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Ticket sales for U2’s MSG Sphere gig aren’t going well. There are complaints. And now, no General Onsale. Here’s what I think happened.
U2 is set to play a dozen gigs at the brand new MSG Sphere next to The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas starting in September (UPDATE: Dates have been extended
Read MoreU2 finally announces dates for their Las Vegas residency. This actually looks pretty fantastic. [Slight update: There are more shows.]
It’s what fans had guess all along. The band revealed details of their “U2:UV Achtung Baby” Las Vegas residency today (April 24), although this might be just the first tranche
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Billy Joel hits a remarkable (and never-to-be-broken) concert milestone
Billy Joel is coming up on his 74th birthday and has been playing music professionally since–wait for it–1964. He still tours occasionally, but he prefers it when people come to
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Adele postpones Las Vegas residency. COVID. Or something.
One of the most-hyped concert events of 2022 was supposed to be Adele’s 24-show residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. But with less than a day before opening up,
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Are We at the End of the Tour Bus Era?
After years of touring from city to city, the Grateful Dead came up with an idea: “Instead of us going to the fans, why don’t we create a situation where
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Is U2 Planning a Lengthy Tour Residency in Toronto?
Rob points us to this rumour at U2 Gigs. I quote: North American tour rumour And now it’s tour rumour time! Our friends at U2log.com posted some tasty morsels on
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