ACL Festival Announces COVID Protocols & Performance Schedule
Yet another music festival is requiring vaccinations for concertgoers.
Austin City Limits Festival, which takes place in October over two weekends in Austin, Texas just announced that guests will have to show proof of full vaccination or a printed copy of a negative COVID test taken 72 hours before in order to enter the grounds.
So far the festival has not announced any details regarding mask requirements.
- ACL Fest takes place October 1st to 3rd and October 8th to 10th at Zilker Park, and organizers also just announced this year’s schedule. Performers for this year’s fest include George Strait, Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish, Rufus Du Sol, Tyler, The Creator, Duran Duran, and including many others.
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Blues Traveler's Tour Bus Crashed Leaving the Lead Singer Injured
The BLUES TRAVELER tour bus crashed Wednesday night on its way to a show in Rochester, Minnesota.
The bus had crashed onto the median and passengers were trapped inside until law enforcement and first responders arrived.
Lead singer JOHN POPPER was one of three people who had to be treated for injuries at a local hospital.
Luckily there was nothing life-threatening: John's ribs were injured and a bandmate had a dislocated shoulder.
But they're still set to perform tonight, injuries and all. They posted their thanks to the Police Department and Rescue Crew.
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NINE INCH NAILS has dropped out of next month's Riot Fest in Chicago, and SLIPKNOT will take their place.
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The FOO FIGHTERS will receive the first U.S. Global Icon Award at this year's "VMAs".
But how can it be a U.S. award AND a global award?
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New York’s Big “Homecoming” Concert Is Happening Tomorrow!
Some big-name musicians will be in New York this weekend to help the Big Apple celebrate its reopening following the pandemic. “WE LOVE NYC: The Homecoming Concert produced by New York City, Clive Davis, and Live Nation” is going down tomorrow in Central Park, and will air on CNN.
The concert will feature performances by Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Jennifer Hudson, and Patti Smith, along with Andrea Bocelli, LL Cool J, Kane Brown, Elvis Costello, Earth, Wind and Fire, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Cynthia Erivo, Wyclef Jean, Journey, the Killers, Barry Manilow, Polo G and Rob Thomas with Santana. Several artists are expected to come together for collaborations.
Other famous names taking part include Jimmy Fallon, Don Lemon, and Gayle King.
About 6,000 fans are expected to be on hand to catch the show, although all attending will have to show proof of vaccination or of a negative COVID test.
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LANA DEL REY posted a picture of ANDERSON.PAAK's tattoo where he says not to release any of his demos after he dies . . . and she says she has that provision in her WILL.
New Music from Lorde, Switchfoot, and More…
• "Interrobang", Switchfoot. This is their 12th album.
• "Solar Power", Lorde. This is her third album. Bleachers singer Jack Antonoff helped her make it. The cover was photographed by a friend on the beach while she jumped over them. (It's a bit NAUGHTY. Here's the photo.)
• "Gestureland", David Duchovny. Yep, the "X-Files" actor. This is his third album. He said it represents three years of songwriting, quote, "inspired by present-day life . . . these songs are about you."
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