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Concert reports, setlist discoveries, live debuts and the history behind the music.
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Dogstar w/Keanu Reeves Plays First Headlining Show in 23 Years
Dogstar played the Roxy in Hollywood, introduced a new album, tour, and music video
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Setlist History: The Police Kick Off of the Synchronicity Tour
The Police’s last album Synchronicity and subsequent tour was rife with success and infighting
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Johnny Marr Kicks Off UK Tour with Smiths and Solo Hits
Johnny Marr kicked off his summer UK tour by playing a 100 year-old former movie palace
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Billie Eilish Joins Paramore on “All I Wanted” at the Forum
Billie Eilish surprised fans at the Forum when she joined Hayley Williams and the band to perform “All I Wanted”
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Setlist History: Thom Yorke’s Secret Appearance at Latitude 2015
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke surprised festival goers in 2015 with a solo set filled with live debuts from two albums
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Ed Sheeran Joins Frédéric Yonnet’s Set at Iconic NYC Jazz Club
Ed Sheeran surprised jazz lovers during Frédéric Yonnet’s set at the Blue Note in New York
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Dead & Company Peace Out at Giant Finale in San Francisco
Dead & Company’s final curtain call in San Francisco brings praise upon John Mayer and the Grateful Dead legacy
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Tour Check In: Weezer’s First Leg of Indie Rock Roadtrip
Weezer’s first 21 shows are beautiful memories as the band zig zagged around the USA
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Green Day Live Debuts New Song ‘1981’ in Canada
Green Day surprised fans in Quebec on Monday with a new song, “1981”
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Setlist History: Michael Jackson Plays a Sultan’s Birthday Party
Michael Jackson played the Sultan of Brunei’s 50th birthday which had two live debuts and four tunes he’d never play again. The Sultan paid Jackson millions, but reportedly didn’t attend.
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Setlist History: Eagles Play First Show Without Glenn Frey
Eagles could never replace Glenn Frey but they were able to get Vince Gill, Bob Seger, and Deacon Frey to fill the vacancy
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‘Fast Car’ History: Luke Combs & Tracy Chapman Break Records
Luke Combs’ version of Tracy Chapman’s ‘Fast Car’ has already hit milestones for both singers, but soon it may break a record for a country cover song