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entertainment5 months ago

Kelly Clarkson's Ex Brandon Blackstock Dies, Seizures Cited as Cause

Kelly Clarkson canceled her appearance at a Texas flood benefit concert following the death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, who passed away from melanoma at age 48. The concert, organized by Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum, was set for August 17 in Austin, but Clarkson's name was removed from the lineup due to personal circumstances. Blackstock's death was announced shortly after Clarkson postponed some of her Las Vegas residency shows to support her family.

entertainment6 months ago

Live Aid: The Iconic 1985 Concert's Legacy and Memories

A CNN four-part series, 'Live Aid: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took Over the World,' commemorates the 40th anniversary of the 1985 benefit concert, featuring performances by iconic artists and behind-the-scenes insights. It premieres on July 13 on CNN and can be streamed online via services like DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling, with options for free trials and on-demand viewing.

music1 year ago

Soundgarden Members to Host Seattle Benefit Concert

The surviving members of Soundgarden, performing under the name Nudedragons, will reunite for a benefit concert in Seattle on December 14th to support Seattle Children's Hospital. This rare performance will feature Shaina Shepherd on vocals and is part of the annual SMooCH concert lineup, which also includes Sebadoh, Doug Martsch, and Duff McKagan. The event is already sold out.

community-event1 year ago

"Supporting Port Workers: Concerts, Festivals, and Reflections"

Key Brewing Company in Dundalk hosted a benefit concert "Support the Port" to raise funds for Port of Baltimore workers affected by the recent collapse. Local musicians, non-profits, and businesses collaborated for the event, with 10% of the proceeds going to the workers. The concert aimed to provide support and solidarity to the impacted families and workers, with Baltimore County Executive and Gov. Wes Moore emphasizing the availability of resources and assistance for those affected.

music2 years ago

"Mike Gordon Leads All-Star Vermont Musicians in Bob Dylan Tribute Benefit Concert"

Phish bassist Mike Gordon will be part of an all-star lineup of Vermont musicians performing at the Hug Your Farmer: Hard Rain benefit concert in Burlington on September 7. The event, celebrating the music of Bob Dylan, will feature a house band led by Bob Wagner and will raise funds for The Vermont Community Foundation's VT Flood Response & Recovery Fund. All proceeds from the concert will go towards flood recovery efforts in Vermont, and donations can be made via HugYourFarmer.com.

music2 years ago

Duran Duran's Exclusive Benefit Concert in the Bay Area

Duran Duran, the iconic British rock band, will be performing a one-off benefit concert at the Guild Theatre in Menlo Park, California on August 19th. The concert is dedicated to supporting their founding guitarist, Andy Taylor, who is battling stage four prostate cancer. The event aims to provide financial assistance for groundbreaking treatment and is organized in support of the Cancer Awareness Trust. Presale tickets will be available to members of the Duran Duran VIP Fan Community, with general sales starting on July 19th. The concert will precede the band's "Future Past" tour and their latest album of the same name.

music2 years ago

"Duran Duran's Intimate Benefit Concert Honors Guitarist Andy Taylor"

Duran Duran will be performing a special benefit concert on August 19th to raise money for the Cancer Awareness Trust in honor of guitarist Andy Taylor, who is battling prostate cancer. The concert will take place at the Guild Theatre in Menlo Park, California, and proceeds will go towards life-extending treatment for patients like Taylor. Presale tickets for the Duran Duran VIP Fan Community are available on July 17th, with general on-sale tickets available on July 19th. The band expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to support their longtime friend and colleague, and the Cancer Awareness Trust founder expressed his appreciation for Duran Duran's support in helping others like Andy Taylor.

music2 years ago

Buffalo Springfield Revived and Honored at Light Up The Blues Concert.

Neil Young performed his first concert in four years at the Light Up The Blues benefit concert organized by Stephen Stills and his wife Kristen Stills to benefit Autism Speaks. Young surprised the audience with an 11-song set that heavily focused on the catalog of Buffalo Springfield, including one 1966 extreme rarity. Other performers included Joe Walsh, Willie Nelson, Sharon Van Etten, Chris Stills, and Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real. The concert was emotional and fantastic, and fans hope it inspires Young to finally get back on the road.