Random music news for Monday, August 19, 2019
August 19th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
On this date in 1953, the CIA and MI6 overthrew the regime in Iran and installing the West-friendly Shah. That
Browsing the "Woodstock" Tag
Random music news for Wednesday, August 7, 2019
August 7th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1955, Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering, the precursor to Sony, sold its first transistor radios. When it comes
Random music news for Saturday, July 27, 2019
July 27th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Why do so many Canadian radio stations insist on giving the temperature in Fahrenheit? Jeezus, we’ve only been metric since
Random music news for Thursday, July 25, 2019
July 25th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
The speaking tour is over–for now, anyway–so I’m flying back home today. Let’s do this again. Meanwhile, here’s some music
Random music news for Tuesday, May 21, 2019
May 21st, 2019 | by Alan Cross
One summer long weekend down. But there’s still three more to go. Meanwhile, let’s get back to work with some
Random music news for Tuesday, May 14, 2019
May 14th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Today is Mark Zuckerberg’s birthday. Imagine the number of messages he’ll get today. On to music news for May 14,
A list of cool music news items you may have missed when this website was down
May 11th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Yes, we’re up and running again after nearly two weeks issues with our web hosting service. It was THEIR fault
This isn’t good: Tickets sales for Woodstock 50 have been postponed.
April 21st, 2019 | by Alan Cross
If things had gone according to plan, people would have been able to buy tickets to the 50th anniversary Woodstock
Random music news for Wednesday, April 17, 2019
April 17th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
It was a big day in space history on this date in 1970 when Apollo 13 made it back to
Random music news for Wednesday, March 27, 2019
March 27th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Disaster. My coffee machine died this morning. This is not the way you want the day to start. Meanwhile, in
Random music news for Saturday, March 23, 2019
March 23rd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Squirt, the junior English bull terrier in the house, turns five today. Special treats for everyone! On to music news
The 50th anniversary Woodstock festival announces its lineup.
March 19th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Meh. This looks like just another run-of-the-mill festival. This summer will mark the 50th anniversary of the original Woodstock. Given
Random music news for Wednesday, March 6, 2019
March 6th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1899–120 years ago–Bayer registered a trademark for a new painkiller called “Aspirin.” As for music news
Random music news for Monday, February 4, 2019
February 4th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Today is Facebook’s 15th birthday. In music news for February 4, 2019… Why is this music festival sending out invitations
Random music news for Tuesday, January 22, 2019
January 22nd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
The first 747 went into commercial service with Pan Am on this day in 1970. As for music news on
Random music news for Friday, January 18, 2019
January 18th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
I promise to take down the Christmas tree this weekend. Promise. Or at least as soon as I finish with
More details about the 50th anniversary Woodstock Festival
January 9th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
You knew it had to happen. Michael Lang, the producer of Woodstock in 1969, 1994, and 1999, has confirmed there
This summer, it’ll be Woodstock vs. Woodstock
January 3rd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Come August, aged hippies and fans of 60s nostalgia will remember the original three day Woodstock Festival held on Max
Woodstock at 50: Something’s happening at Bethel Woods
December 29th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
The details are really scarce at this time, but there WILL be a show commemorating the 50th anniversary of Woodstock
Rumours start to swirl about Woodstock anniversary concert(s?)
December 1st, 2018 | by Amber Healy
While not the first of its kind, Woodstock was a legendary event even before the first notes were played. Next
Would you like to SMELL like your favourite music festival? Good news!
October 29th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
The differences are sometimes subtle, but each live music event has its own smells. Maison Margiela, a Paris company looking
How much did the artists at Woodstock get paid? This much.
July 20th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Forty-nine years ago, box office grosses for concerts and festivals were nowhere near what they are today, even at Woodstock.
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