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Concert reports, setlist discoveries, live debuts and the history behind the music.
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Bono and Springsteen Sing with Patti Smith at Tribeca
The trio performed “People Have The Power” and later Bruce sang “Land of Hopes and Dreams” acousticly
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Kesha’s Superjam Concluded with “Purple Rain” in the Rain
Kesha’s guests included Weird Al, Blondshell, Chromeo and many others who all performed covers and a few of her hits
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Bonnaroo 2026 Highlights: Weird Al, Kesha, Turnstile, YungBlud
One of the best parts of going to festivals is being able to see artists whose tours have sold out as well as bands you might not consider going to when they headline.
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The Strokes Live Debut “Falling Out of Love” At Bonnaroo
After two incomplete performances of the Reality Awaits single, the NYC band finally rocked the song at the festival.
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Commodore Ballroom: Venue Spotlight
Once known as having the largest dance floor in Canada, the Vancouver mainstay has hosted concerts by The Clash, Nirvana, and Count Basie
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Madonna Live Debuts Confession II’s “Love Sensation” in Times Sq
After just 30 minutes of warning, 50,000 New Yorkers arrived at the surprise pop-up in Midtown Manhattan
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Snoop Dogg Opens New Outdoor Amphitheater in Long Beach, CA
Long Beach’s new F&M Bank Amphitheater holds 11,000 people, and even the worst seats have a view of the Queen Mary
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Paul Simon’s Quiet Celebration Include Duets with Edie Brickell
Simon also performed “Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes” for the first time in 7 years
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Taylor Swift Live Debuts Toy Story 5 Song, Duets w/ Randy Newman
Taylor takes to the piano to bring “I Knew It, I Knew You” to life
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Guns N’ Roses Live Debut Damned Cover in Poland
The LA band also rocked “Think About You” for the first time in 20 years
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Bruce Springsteen Live Debuted Bob Dylan Cover in New Jersey
The Boss also live debuted another cover, the blues classic by Bobby “Blue” Bland at the Music America two-day concert
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Rush Returns After 11 Years, Introduces New Touring Drummer
Anika Nilles shined in her debut as Rush’s drummer, replacing the legendary Neil Peart who passed in 2020