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Concert reports, setlist discoveries, live debuts and the history behind the music.
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Kesha Live Debuts “Freedom” at West Hollywood Pride Concert
Kesha told the audience that she was performing her first show as a “free woman” Friday at the LGBTIQA+ Pride festivities in WeHo
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Pixies Introduce U.S. to First New Bassist in 10 years
Pixies haven’t had a new bassist in a decade, but as they tour right now with Cat Power and Modest Mouse they are introducing North America to Emma Richardson formerly of Band of Skulls
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Smashing Pumpkins Select IG Darling, Kiki Wong, as New Guitarist
Kiki Wong wowed fans on Instagram, and after a long search, Billy Corgan chose her to be his newest guitarist
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Pearl Jam Wraps Up First Leg of Dark Matter Tour with Unique Sets
Pearl Jam has been mixing up its sets so much in the Dark Matter tour, some of their gems have been set aside for new hits
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Metallica Live Debut Longest Song They’ve Ever Rocked
Metallica introduced “Inamorata” to their setlist in Munich, Germany, and it was epically wunderbar
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Setlist History: After 34 Years, Styx Brings “Mr. Roboto” Back
Styx broke up over the concept album ‘Kilroy Was Here’ and its lead single which embarrassed some in the band despite being their last hit.
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The Original Jane’s Addiction Lineup to Tour with Love & Rockets
Jane’s Addiction have gotten the band back together and are going on a world tour to celebrate it and their new songs
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Setlist History: Van Halen Headlines US ’83 Festival
US Festival had an incredible lineup for the Memorial Day Weekend in 1983, and Van Halen was the star
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Bradley Cooper Joins Eddie Vedder For Two Tunes at BottleRock
BottleRock, the delightful festival in Napa Valley’s Wine Country starred headliners Pearl Jam, Ed Sheeran, Stevie Nicks, Megan Thee Stallion, and Maná
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Boston Calling Artists Take Chances, Get Love
Hozier, Renee Rapp and Megan Thee Stallion took some risks that paid off at the three-day festival
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Ed Sheeran Celebrates 10th Anniversary of ‘x’ By Playing It All
Ed Sheeran’s sophomore album ‘x’ was played in its entirety this week in Brooklyn
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Bruce Springsteen Plays ‘Nebraska’ Hit For First Time Since 2016
Bruce Springsteen delighted Dublin crowd with “Reason To Believe,” a tune he hasn’t played since the Obama administration