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Country music festival on Aug. 9
The Lindenhurst Fire Department, Fire Police Squad will be hosting a country music festival on Aug. 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lindenhurst Fireman’s Memorial Park. Gates open at 4 p.m. The event will feature Long Island’s own Southbound Band and will...

Sneaky tactics used by restaurants to get you to spend more cash – and how even the music they choose is deliberate
THE subtle tactics restaurants use to get customers to spend more have been revealed. It may surprise you, but even the music playing in the background can impact the price of your bill at the end of the meal. 1 Restaurants have many more ways to...

New Braunfels live music calendar for the week of July 31
Here is your New Braunfels live music calendar for the week of July 31: (104 N St Mary’s Street, San Antonio 210-812-4355) Sun – Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience – 7:30pm (1193 Loop 337, 830-692-8169) Tonight – Song Swap w/ Lucas Taylor –...

Barton Polka Fest celebrates 31 years of music, food, and community spirit
BARTON, Ohio — The 31st Annual Barton Polka Fest promises a day filled with music, food, raffles, and fun this Sunday. Attendees can look forward to sampling a variety of foods from vendors, including homemade Polish dishes. "So for 31 years we...

Traditional Gorey music group perform at Fringe Fleadh
The Fringe Fleadh continues to bring traditional music to Wexford as Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025 gets closer. The traditional tunes continued in Gorey Shopping Centre on Sunday, July 27 as Gorey/Ballygarrett Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ)...

ICC Sydney awarded top Green Venue status by Green Music Australia
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has been certified as a ‘Green Venue’ under Green Music Australia’s pilot sustainability programme. The venue, achieved a score of four stars — the highest rank awarded to...

Hullabalooza set to rock Fairbury this Saturday with music, games, and community fun
FAIRBURY, Neb — A brand-new music festival is about to make some serious noise in downtown Fairbury. The inaugural Hullabalooza hits Conrad Park this Saturday, August 2nd, offering a jam-packed day of live music, family activities, food, and...
All-American Rejects Talk New Music, Tour, 25th Anniversary & More!
Today On With Mario Lopez – Beyonce closes out the Cowboy Carter Tour in epic fashion, healthy BBQ hacks in Courtney's Corner, latest buzz and the All-American Rejects join us to talk new music, 25th anniversary of the band and much more! See...
Indiana State Fair opens Friday with art and music exhibit, livestock shows, unusual food options
The 168th Indiana State Fair begins Friday at the state fairgrounds in Indianapolis, featuring an art and music exhibit, a circus and some unusual food options. A national touring exhibit called The Art of Music Experience will make its home at...

‘Elf the Musical’ to bring holiday magic to ETSU Martin Center in November
Published 2:12 pm Thursday, July 31, 2025 The ETSU Martin Center for the Arts is kicking off the holiday season with a Broadway favorite as Elf the Musical comes to the stage Nov. 3–4, 2025. The family-friendly production is part of the Martin...

CINDERELLA's TOM KEIFER On OZZY OSBOURNE: 'He Was The King Of Heavy Music'
In a new interview with Shaggy of the 94.9 and 104.5 The Pick radio station in Idaho Falls, Idaho, CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer spoke about the recent passing of legendary BLACK SABBATH singer Ozzy Osbourne. He said (as transcribed by...

Its Piano Days Time Plus the Rest of the Classical Music to Catch This Week
Summer is a time to relax and recharge, but that doesn’t mean that classical music events go on holiday. Here’s an edited list of concerts for your consideration. - It’s the final week for Ohio Light Opera at Freedlander Theater in Wooster. The...

Goodbye to the Little Guy: How the Booming Music Industry of the 70s Closed Down Rock’s Most Historic Venue
In just three years, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Who, The Allman Brothers Band, Frank Zappa, The Grateful Dead, and so many more took to the stage at the “Church of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” better known as the Fillmore East. The Fillmore...

Korte aims to continue ‘tradition of excellence’ for LVCS music and theater
William and Kristina Korte pose for a photograph at the Wally Sanchez Red Wave Band Center at Memorial Middle School on July 21. Kristina Korte will teach choir for grades 7-12, assist with the middle school and high school band, and teach theater...

I think Spotify Jam is better than Apple Music SharePlay for this specific reason
Summary Spotify Jam allows real-time group listening with up to 32 people, regardless of phone type, and offers more control to the host. Apple SharePlay is similar to Jam but requires iOS 18 on iPhones, limiting participation, and is considered...

Tom Petty’s “You Don’t Know How It Feels” Is Missing One Important Musical Element (But We Bet You Never Noticed)
Tom Petty’s 1994 lead single from Wildflowers, “You Don’t Know How It Feels,” is among the most recognizable hits in the rock ‘n’ roll icon’s catalogue. With its laid-back groove and catchy hooks, Let’s get to the point, let’s roll another joint…,...

Old Town Temecula music scene struggles as city works to update noise ordinance
TEMECULA, Calif. (KABC) -- A nearly two-decade-old noise ordinance is silencing Old Town Temecula's thriving outdoor entertainment scene. The band Those Guys had been drawing hundreds of fans to Baily's Old Town on weekend nights, but the venue...

‘We Can’t Be Complicit In Death Technologies’: David Bridie Pulls His Music From Spotify
David Bridie joins the growing number of recording artists to pull his works on Spotify — and he delivered a serious slapdown on the way out. The veteran singer, songwriter and instrumentalist used the platform of the 2025 AIR Awards in Adelaide...
Féile na Sionainne to showcase “depth of musical talent” in Athlone area
Published: Thu 31 Jul 2025, 6:59 PM by David Flynn There are high expectations for the best of Irish music, song and dance to be performed in Athlone this Bank Holiday weekend, following the official launch of the third annual Féile na Sionainne...

How to find Toronto’s best live music venues and festivals
Of course, you can always look up what's happening near you, but how do you find tickets truly worth the price and places where community connection is guaranteed? Your best bet is to ask that friend with an eclectic but wide-ranging playlist, or...