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Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters show how to write the perfect tour postponement press release

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 Alan Cross 1 Comment Coronavirus, Foo Fighters, Tour

It was just a matter of time before the Foo Fighters announced a postponement of some of their 25th anniversary

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Music News 

The Glenn Gould Hologram Tour. Yes, You Read That Right!

September 23, 2018September 21, 2018 Larry Lootsteen 0 Comments Eyellusion, Glenn Gould, Hologram, Tour

Glenn Gould was an innovator. His creativity knew no bounds and his life and music continue to influence to this

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This is what it takes to put Metallica on the road. Watch this four-part series of how their stage show works.

June 26, 2018June 25, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Lighting, Metallica, PA, Sound Reinforcement, Tour

As one of the biggest bands in the world, Metallica is able to spend gobs of money on each and

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Music History 

UK Rock’n’Roll Landmarks Tour, Day 6 (Thursday, May 17)

May 18, 2018May 18, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Landmarks, London, Rock, Tour, UK

A light day today with just one formal visit. Handel and Hendrix Museum, 25 Brook Street, London We began with

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Music News 

The Arctic Monkeys have come up with a plan to combat scalping tickets on their upcoming tour

April 12, 2018 Alan Cross 1 Comment Arctic Monkeys, Scalpers, Secondary Market, Tour

With the new album Tranquillity Base & Casino coming May 11, the Arctic Monkeys are also planning a tour. And because

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Music News 

U2’s Songs of Experience tour has not sold out yet. Let’s explore why.

February 7, 2018February 7, 2018 Alan Cross 1 Comment Songs of Experience, Tour, U2

For the first time in its career, U2 is launching back-to-back tours. Months after the end of the Joshua Tree

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Music History 

Garbage Announces Autobiographical Book

February 26, 2017 Nerhys 0 Comments Book, Garbage, Music History, Tour

American alt-rock band Garbage recently announced the upcoming release of their autobiographical coffee table book This Is the Noise That Keeps

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Music News 

Midnight Oil Reforms Just in Time for the Age of Trump

February 17, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Midnight Oil, Reunion, Tour

All of Australia is talking about the return of Midnight Oil. Yes, there have been at least two reunions since

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Music Industry Music News 

U2 Did Not Sell Out a North American Tour Immediately. When Was the Last Time That Happened? (Now with Various UPDATES)

January 19, 2017January 19, 2017 Alan Cross 31 Comments Joshua Tree, Live Nation, Tour, U2

If I’m anyone in the U2 organization, I’d be worried about the state of North America. Something is wrong. Tickets

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Here’s the The Joshua Tree 30th Anniversary Tour (Which Starts in Canada, Too)

January 9, 2017January 9, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bonnaroo, Joshua Tree, Tour, U2

And it all starts in Vancouver, too. More tour dates here.   We knew it was coming. Michael was doing

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Guns n Roses Sell 1 Million Tickets in 24 Hrs

December 11, 2016December 11, 2016 Amber Healy 3 Comments Bots, Guns 'N Roses, Ticket Sales, Tour

The North American, European and UK legs of the “Not in This Lifetime” tour officially went on sale Saturday morning,

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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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