Setlist History: Bob Dylan Booed For Playing Electric
On July 25, 1965 Bob Dylan played a brief set at the Newport Folk Festival that evoked boos and changed rock music.
His sin: rocking.
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Harry Styles Ends Two-Year Love Tour Emotionally In Italy
A shirtless Harry Styles in a sparkly tassel Gucci sequin vest with star embellishments and matching pants dropped to his knees on July 22, in Reggio Emilia, Italy, at the finale of the Love on Tour.
It was over.
moreSetlist History: Pat Benatar Debuts “Hell is for Children” in NYC
Pat Benatar live debuted her often-misunderstood song "Hell is For Children" on July 25, 1980 in Central Park.
The song was inspired by a series of New York Times feature articles about child abuse in the USA that opened the eyes of the singer.
moreHaim Plays ‘Days Are Gone,’ Front-to-Back, 10 Years After Debut
Haim celebrated the upcoming 10th anniversary of their debut album Days Are Gone by playing it in its entirety, from front to back, July 19.
Just like Emily Lasnier said they should. If you recall, the Setlist.fm contributor put together a wishlist last November of bands who have albums turning 10 years-old this year she'd like to see either tour or celebrate them in some way.
moreDogstar w/Keanu Reeves Plays First Headlining Show in 23 Years
Keanu Reeves' somewhat forgotten band Dogstar rocked their first club in 23 years, Tuesday, and they came bearing gifts.
Besides serving up an hour of old and new tunes to the enthusiastic 500 attendees at West Hollywood's Roxy, the band announced they're coming out with a new album and a tour which includes a few stops in Japan.
moreSetlist History: The Police Kick Off of the Synchronicity Tour
When The Police kicked off their most successful tour for their most successful album, they were fighting and their dashing singer Sting was clearly looking for a way to dash into a solo career.
Between 1978 and 1983, Stewart Copeland (drums), Andy Summers (guitar) and Sting (bass) had reeled off a remarkable string of five catchy, yet original albums, of increasing popularity culminating with Synchronicity.
moreJohnny Marr Kicks Off UK Tour with Smiths and Solo Hits
Johnny Marr, the musical genius behind the sound of The Smiths, is on a British tour this summer that kicked off Monday, July 17 in Holmfirth.
In the 36 years he's been away from Moz, playing in bands like the Pretenders, The The, Modest Mouse, Electronic, and The Cribs; he's also recorded five studio albums and four EPs. But he knows what the kids want.
moreBillie Eilish Joins Paramore on “All I Wanted” at the Forum
Billie Eilish shocked and endeared Paramore fans when she jumped on stage last night to sing "All I Wanted" with the band at the Forum in Inglewood.
Fans were already excited when they heard the opening strains of the 2009 song from Brand New Eyes and had begun singing along with Hayley Williams.
moreSetlist History: Thom Yorke’s Secret Appearance at Latitude 2015
Thom Yorke's two appearances at 2015's Latitude annual festival in Suffolk, England, marked a weekend of surprises.
On Friday night, July 17, Ed Sheeran performed on the iArena stage at the whose capacity is 3,000. Saturday he got even more intimate when he surprised fans at the Other Voices stage which only accommodates a few hundred.
moreEd Sheeran Joins Frédéric Yonnet’s Set at Iconic NYC Jazz Club
Ed Sheeran, days after being joined onstage by Eminem, turned the tables and joined Frédéric Yonnet's set at the Blue Note on July 17.
Yonnet is a French musician and producer who has mastered the harmonica. In July of 2018, NPR invited Yonnet onto it's Tiny Desk series and he was introduced by none other than Dave Chappelle who said, "Fredrick, "is an unlikely talent from an unlikely place. Fred is from Normandie in France."
moreDead & Company Peace Out at Giant Finale in San Francisco
Dead and Company featuring John Mayer and several of the surviving members of the Grateful Dead ended their long strange trip in San Francisco last weekend at the home of the SF Giants with dancing, extended jams, and a drone show that probably made a few wonder if they had accidentally eaten the orange sunshine.
The Grateful Dead first began playing live in 1965 as the Warlocks. Their popularity and dedicated fanbase has kept their scene rolling through lineup changes, untimely deaths, and resisting the finicky trends in popular music.
moreTour Check In: Weezer’s First Leg of Indie Rock Roadtrip
Weezer just wrapped up the first leg of their Indie Rock Road Trip tour. Their first 21 shows have been well-received as they traveled from the south of the US through the midwest to the east coast.
The first leg was shared with opening acts like Future Islands, Modest Mouse, and Snail Mail, among others, depending on the night.
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