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Watch Bring Me The Horizon’s sweary acceptance speech at the BRITs 2024

Bring Me The Horizon gave an expletive-filled acceptance speech after winning Best Alternative/Rock Act at tonight’s BRIT Awards. The Sheffield band beat out The Rolling Stones, Blur, Young Fathers and Yussef Dayes to win the prize, their first ever BRIT Award. The live ITV1 broadcast of the show censored the early part of the band’s speech, during which frontman Oli Sykes held the award and muttered under his breath, “Fucking hell”. Advertisement “I don’t think you can swear,” his bandmate rapidly replied. “We’re off to a good start anyway.” Check out the uncensored version of the speech below. [embedded content] “We really don’t know what to say because we really didn’t think we’d be winning this at all,” Sykes continued. “Cheers to the Brits for making the voting system so complicated that only our fans could be arsed.” “Thanks to our fans, this is fucking…,” he continued, before catching himself. “This is bloody insane, this” he said, correcting himself. “Cheers to our management and family, thank you so much,” they finished. Advertisement Another acceptance speech at the ceremony made headlines of a different kind, when RAYE called for songwriters to be allowed to receive “master royalty points” for their work. … Read More →

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BRIT Awards 2024: Check out the full rolling winners list

The BRIT Awards 2024 are taking place tonight (March 2) in London. Check back here for rolling updates on all of the night’s winners. READ MORE: BRIT Awards 2024: Here are all the nominees The ceremony is taking place at The O2 in London, with the show being presented by a trio of hosts – Maya Jama, Clara Amfo and Roman Kemp. The event will be available to watch on ITV1 and ITVX. Raye leads the nominations with a record-breaking seven in total, including Artist Of The Year, Mastercard Album Of The Year (‘My 21st Century Blues’) and Best New Artist. official timezone check 🌎 now ya can’t miss it #BRITs pic.twitter.com/ZvHNR3ztcN — BRIT Awards (@BRITs) March 2, 2024 Advertisement Dua Lipa will be performing live to open the show, with further performances coming from Raye, Tate McRae, Jungle, Rema, Becky Hill and Chase & Status, and Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding. Kylie Minogue, who is picking up this year’s BRITs Global Icon Award, will also close the show with her own live performance. Additionally, presenters of the awards will include Charli XCX, Green Day and St. Vincent. Check back at NME for all the winners, interviews, news and more from the BRIT Awards 2024. The full list of… Read More →

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Framed answer today – here’s the solution for March 02

The last couple of years have seen a huge rise in browser-based puzzle games, tasking players with working out a certain kind of answer using limited guesses. Framed is one of the newest, following in the footsteps of Wordle, but offering a slightly different twist. You’ll still need to work out the answer using limited information and only six tries, but it’ll be movies that you’ll be guessing. You see, Framed focuses on individual frames, or stills, of an ever-changing roster of movies. Some show a fair amount of action at the start, while others will take careful analysis and decent trivia knowledge to crack. With each wrong guess, a new still is revealed, hopefully adding enough extra information and context for you to guess the correct movie title. With only six guesses at your disposal, you may need a little help guessing today’s Framed answer. To give you a hint, we’ve included some clues that will tease the title of the movie picked as today’s puzzle. If you’ve already failed today’s puzzle, or would just like to know the answer, we’ve detailed that as well. Framed hint for today Advertisement Today’s puzzle is a psychological thriller drama film. Released… Read More →

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The Jesus And Mary Chain announce memoir, Never Understood

The Jesus And Mary Chain have announced details of their memoir. Never Understood will be published by White Rabbit books on August 15. PINK FLOYD ARE ON THE COVER OF THE NEW UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE Written by Jim and William Reid, with Ben Thompson, the memoir is available in hardback, trade paperback, ebook and audio digital download, alongside a White Rabbit special edition and a vinyl audiobook. You can pre-order a copy here. The Jesus And Mary Chain also star in this month’s issue of Uncut, where they discuss their new album Glasgow Eyes, how the shared ideals they developed in their East Kilbride bedroom still apply in 2024 and how the bust-ups and breakdowns of yore are now firmly behind them. “Your fantasy of being in a band is in every way better than the reality,” they tell us.

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Bruce Springsteen announces new Greatest Hits set

As Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band head out onto the road this month, Sony Music are releasing Best Of Bruce Springsteen, a new compilation spanning 1973’s Greeting from Asbury Park, NJ to 2020’s Letter To You. PINK FLOYD ARE ON THE COVER OF THE NEW UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE The album is released on April 19 and will come in physical formats as an 18-track set across 2 LPs or 1 CD – and digitally as an expanded 31-song package. Advertisement You can pre-order the album here. The album and CD tracklisting is: Growin’ UpRosalita (Come Out Tonight)Born To RunThunder RoadBadlandsHungry Heart Atlantic City Dancing in the DarkBorn in the U.S.ABrilliant Disguise Human Touch Streets of PhiladelphiaThe Ghost of Tom JoadSecret GardenThe Rising Girls In Their Summer ClothesHello SunshineLetter To You Advertisement The digital deluxe tracklisting is: Growin’ UpSpirit In The Night Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy) Born To RunTenth Avenue Freeze Out Thunder RoadBadlandsProve It All NightThe RiverHungry Heart Atlantic City Glory DaysDancing in the DarkBorn in the U.S.ABrilliant Disguise Tougher Than The Rest Human Touch If I Should Fall Behind Living ProofStreets of PhiladelphiaThe Ghost of Tom JoadSecret GardenThe Rising Long Time Comin’Girls In Their Summer ClothesThe WrestlerWe Take Care Of Our OwnHello SunshineGhosts Letter To You BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE… Read More →

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Taylor Swift fan behind “embarrassing” viral ‘Exile’ sobbing reaction video speaks out

A fan who went viral after posting a video of her crying at a Taylor Swift concert has spoken out about the response. The moment took place during the pop star’s recent show at the Accor Stadium in Sydney over the weekend (February 25), which was her final ‘Eras’ tour date in Australia. During the performance Madison Blackband, an Australian fan of Swift, shared a video to TikTok, showing her dramatically bursting into tears as the singer performed a rendition of ‘Exile’ – taken from her 2020 album ‘Folklore’. Advertisement “My reaction to Taylor singing ‘Exile’ (also known as the song that saved my life),” read the text over the footage. Now, after accumulating over 1.1million views in less than a week, Blackband has spoken out about the response to the clip. “I went on [X] and the first thing that popped up was this video. And I was like ‘Oh, it’s happened’,” she said during an interview with Rolling Stone, recalling how the clip was instantly reposted across other social media platforms. “I posted it intending it for like 200 people, not millions.” At time of writing, Blackband has disabled the comment section on the original video, however, explained… Read More →

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“It’s shamanic!”

In an excerpt from this month’s Pink Floyd cover story, Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets – aka Mason, Guy Pratt, Gary Kemp, Lee Harris and Dom Beken – reveal their 10 favourite vintage Floyd songs to play live… PINK FLOYD ARE ON THE COVER OF THE NEW UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE “CANDY AND A CURRANT BUN” Advertisement “ARNOLD LAYNE” B SIDE; 1967 [embedded content] LEE HARRIS: I absolutely love this song. I think it might be Syd at his best – a three minute pop single that still manages a freakout section. When we first played it, it only took us a couple of rehearsals and it sounded amazing. Advertisement “SEE EMILY PLAY” SINGLE; 1967 [embedded content] DOM BEKEN: There are so many wonderful, unusual sounds on this. Unlike some other tracks, where we were able to sample the original sound effects on the records, I had to recreate them all here. I made my own Rick Wright-style prepared piano by taking apart an old girlfriend’s piano and sampling every single note! I love the piano gliss going into the last chorus. It’s such a great pop song, isn’t it? “ASTRONOMY DOMINE” THE PIPER AT THE GATES OF DAWN; 196… Read More →

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Watch Keith Richards cover The Velvet Underground’s “I’m Waiting For The Man”

To celebrate what would have been Lou Reed’s 82nd birthday, Keith Richards has released a video showing him recording a cover of The Velvet Underground’s “I’m Waiting For The Man”. It’s the first track on The Power Of The Heart: A Tribute To Lou Reed, to be released by Light In The Attic on Record Store Day (April 20). PINK FLOYD ARE ON THE COVER OF THE NEW UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE Advertisement “To me, Lou stood out,” says Richards. “The real deal! Something important to American music and to ALL MUSIC! I miss him and his dog.” Watch the video below: [embedded content] See who else has contributed a Lou Reed cover to the album below: The Power Of The Heart: A Tribute To Lou Reed (Vinyl)Side A:Keith Richards – I’m Waiting for the ManMaxim Ludwig & Angel Olsen – I Can’t Stand ItRufus Wainwright – Perfect DayJoan Jett and the Blackhearts – I’m So FreeBobby Rush – Sally Can’t DanceRickie Lee Jones – Walk on the Wild SideSide B:The Afghan Whigs – I Love You, SuzanneMary Gauthier – Coney Island BabyLucinda Williams – Legendary HeartsAutomatic – New SensationsRosanne Cash – Magician Advertisement The Power Of The… Read More →

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Hayden Christensen thought he was going to lose ‘Star Wars’ role to Leonardo DiCaprio

Hayden Christensen has revealed that he thought he would lose out his role in the Star Wars franchise to Leonardo DiCaprio – see what he had to say below. Christensen, who was ultimately cast as Anakin Skywalker (and Darth Vader), recently spoke to Empire Magazine about the character, and creator George Lucas’ filmmaking process. Before Christensen was cast as the iconic character, it was revealed that Lucas was talking to several big stars for the role. One such name was Leonardo DiCaprio. Lucas speaking to DiCaprio led Christensen to believe that he had had no shot at landing the role of Anakin. Christensen said to Empire: “I had heard that they’d met with Leonardo and a bunch of other actors. That just confirmed my thought that the role would go to another actor.” Advertisement Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker in ‘Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith’. CREDIT: PictureLux/The Hollywood Archive/Alamy Stock Photo He continued: “Through the entire auditioning process I had told myself, from day one, that I wasn’t going to get the part. It just wasn’t a possibility. And I think that probably helped me a lot, because it just freed me up in a lot of… Read More →

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Zach Day’s “Outlaw Girl”: A Rugged Tale of American Resilience

Nestled deep within the soul of the American heartland, Zach Day ‘s latest single, “Outlaw Girl,” emerges like a lone wolf from the shadows of the night. With a sound as gritty as the gravel roads that crisscross the Midwest and as haunting as the howl of a distant train, Zach’s latest release pays homage to the timeless spirit of American resilience. From the first strum of the guitar strings to the gravelly timbre of Zach‘s voice, “Outlaw Girl” paints a vivid portrait of life on the edge of society’s fringes. It’s a world where the only constants are the open road and the promise of a new horizon, where love and loss intertwine like the roots of an old oak tree, and where the echoes of the past reverberate through the night like a lonesome coyote’s call. Drawing inspiration from the rich storytelling traditions of country music icons like Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson, Zach Day weaves a narrative that is as timeless as it is timely. Through his lyrics, he explores the complexities of the human condition, delving into themes of redemption, regret, and resilience with a depth and nuance that belies his years. But it’s not just… Read More →

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Kacey Musgraves shares ‘Too Good To Be True’ and announces 2024 UK, Europe and US tour

Kacey Musgraves has shared her latest single ‘Too Good To Be True’ and has announced details of a 2024 UK, European and US tour. READ MORE: Kacey Musgraves – ‘Star-Crossed’ review: a powerfully honest depiction of heartbreak ‘Too Good To Be True’ serves as the second single to be released from the seven-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter’s forthcoming LP ‘Deeper Well’. The track follows the lead single of the same name. The ballad sees Musgraves sing of vulnerability and regret, offering “Be good to me and I’ll be good to you / But please don’t be too good to be true,” over a soft guitar riff. Advertisement [embedded content] Her sixth studio LP is set for release on March 15 via Interscope/MCA Nashville and is available to pre-save/pre-order here. Deeper Well’ follows her 2021 LP ‘Star-Crossed‘. In a four-star review of the album, NME wrote: “This record, with its varied sounds and brutally honest lyrics, never finds Musgraves shying away from the uncomfortable. It’s an intricate project – the record also comes with an accompanying 50-minute film – that could collapse under the weight of its concept. Bolstered by its author’s frank pen, though, and instilled with a sense of hope, it’s a powerful… Read More →

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Stevie Nicks to headline BST Hyde Park

Stevie Nicks has been announced as a headliner at this year’s American Express presents BST Hyde Park events in London. PINK FLOYD ARE ON THE COVER OF THE NEW UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE The rest of the bill is still to be confirmed. Nick last performed in the UK at another BST Hyde Park, supporting Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in 2017. Pre sale will go live at 10am on Monday, March 4 and will run until 9am on Wednesday, March 6. Sign up can be found here. Elsewhere at this year’s BST Hyde Park, you’ll find Kings of Leon (June 30), Andrea Bocelli (July 5), Robbie Williams (July 6), Shania Twain (July 7), Kylie Minogue (July 13) and Stray Kids (July 14).

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St Vincent announces new album, All Born Screaming

Annie Clarke returns with a new St Vincent album All Born Screaming, which is released on April 26th by Virgin Music/Fiction Records. You can hear “Broken Man” from the album below. PINK FLOYD ARE ON THE COVER OF THE NEW UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE Clarke’s seventh album, All Born Screaming features guests including Dave Grohl, Cate Le Bon and Stella Mogzawa. You can pre-order a copy here. The tracklisting All Born Screaming is: Hell is NearRecklessBroken ManFleaBig Time NothingViolent TimesThe Power’s OutSweetest FruitSo Many Planets All Born Screaming (featuring Cate Le Bon)

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Hear Richard Thompson’s new track, “Singapore Sadie”

Richard Thompson has announced details of his new album, Ship To Shore. You can hear a taster for the album, “Singapore Sadie“, below. PINK FLOYD ARE ON THE COVER OF THE NEW UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE [embedded content] Released on May 31 via New West Records, Ship To Shore is Thompson’s follow-up to his 2018 studio album 13 Rivers and his 2021 memoir Beeswing. Advertisement Produced by Thompson and recorded in Woodstock, NY, the album will be available on standard black vinyl, CD and on digital platforms. A limited “Deep Blue” colour vinyl edition of 500 with a bonus orange flexi disc featuring a demo of the song “Trust” will be available via Rough Trade. An autographed compact disc edition and a limited orange and yellow marble coluor vinyl edition featuring a 5×7 archival print autographed by Richard Thompson will be available via independent retailers and is available for pre-order now via NEW WEST RECORDS. The tracklisting for Ship To Shore is: Freeze Advertisement The Fear Never Leaves You Singapore Sadie Trust The Day That I Give In The Old Pack Mule Turnstile Casanova Lost In The Crowd Maybe Life’s A Bloody Show What’s Left To Lose We… Read More →

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Liam Neeson’s ‘Naked Gun’ reboot lands 2025 premiere date

The upcoming Liam Neeson-led reboot of the iconic 1988 comedy film, The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, is finally moving forward. Paramount Pictures revealed yesterday (February 28) that the upcoming reboot has secured a premiere date in July 2025. The film, which will be co-produced by Seth MacFarlane and Erica Huggins via Fuzzy Door, is set for release on July 18 next year, per Variety. The Lonely Island member Akiva Schaffer, who is set to direct the reboot. The project has been in the works for some time now, with Neeson in talks to lead the rebooted franchise as early as 2022. According to a Deadline Hollywood report published at the time, it was suggested that Neeson will be playing the son of detective Frank Drebin. Further information on the reboot are currently under wraps including the rest of its cast, its plot and more. Advertisement Leslie Nielsen in ‘The Naked Gun’ CREDIT: Pictorial Press/Alamy The original Naked Gun trilogy starred Leslie Nielsen as gullible detective Frank Drebin. The 1988 original film was followed by sequels The Naked Gun 2 1/2 : The Smell Of Fear in 1991 and Naked Gun 33 1/2 : The Final Insult in 1994. In 2022, Neeson joked about… Read More →

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Belladaprima Sets the Night Aglow with “Neon Lights”

Hailing from the vibrant city of Niagara Falls, Canadian artist Belladaprima emerges as a force to be reckoned with in the music scene, igniting anticipation with her upcoming album slated for release on April 30th. With her latest single “Neon Lights,” featuring a collaboration with Hamilton’s Skean, Belladaprima delivers a mesmerizing blend of hard-hitting lyrics and infectious beats that have captivated audiences worldwide. “Neon Lights” paints a vivid picture of late-night escapades and the raw emotions that accompany them. Against a backdrop of pulsating synths and thumping basslines, Belladaprima‘s lyrics cut deep, exploring themes of love, loss, and self-discovery with a raw honesty that resonates with listeners. From the haunting introspection of the verses to the anthemic chorus, “Neon Lights” is a testament to Belladaprima’s songwriting prowess and musical versatility. But Belladaprima’s artistry extends far beyond her latest single. With tracks like “Primadonna” and “Memories,” she showcases a diverse range of styles, blending elements of synth, R&B, and hip-hop to create a sound that is uniquely her own. It’s this versatility that has earned her a loyal following and cemented her status as one of Hamilton’s breakout artists of the year. Born and raised in Burlington, Ontario, and cultivated in… Read More →

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‘Shōgun’ TV series is being called “the new ‘Game Of Thrones’” by critics

The new television adaptation of Shōgun premiered last night (February 27), and some critics are calling it the “new Game of Thrones”. The series will run for a total of 10 episodes on Hulu and FX in the United States, while UK viewers can stream it via Disney+. The first two episodes are already available, with the remainder to be released in weekly instalments. The historical drama is based on the 1975 novel of the same name by James Clavell, which had previously been adapted into a 1980 American miniseries. This version has been overseen by the husband-and-wife creative team of Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, the latter of whom was a co-writer of Top Gun: Maverick. Advertisement Set in Japan in the year 1600, Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada) is fighting for his life as his enemies unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby village, where the character of John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) is introduced. [embedded content] With dozens of reviews in, the show currently sits on an unimpeachable 100 per cent critics rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. In a four-star review, The Guardian describe it as “peacocking, mesmerising television”, noting: “It… Read More →

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Mdou Moctar unveils new album, Funeral For Justice

Mdou Moctar has announced that his band’s new album Funeral For Justice – the follow-up to 2021’s Afrique Victime – will be released by Matador on May 3. PINK FLOYD ARE ON THE COVER OF THE NEW UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE You can watch a video for the blistering title track below: “This album is really different for me,” explains Moctar. “Now the problems of terrorist violence are more serious in Africa. When the US and Europe came here, they said they’re going to help us, but what we see is really different. They never help us to find a solution.” Funeral For Justice was recorded by the band’s bassist Mikey Coltun over five days in a mostly unfurnished house in upstate New York. “I really wanted this to shine with the political message because of everything that’s going on,” he says. “As the band got tighter and heavier live, it made sense to capture this urgency and this aggression – it wasn’t a forced thing, it was very natural.” Pre-order Funeral For Justice here.

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Hear T Bone Burnett’s new track, “Waiting For You”

T Bone Burnett will release a new solo album, The Other Side, on April 19 through Verve Forecast. The album – T Bone’s first since 2008’s Tooth Of Crime – features contributions from Rosanne Cash, Lucius and Weyes Blood. You can hear a taster for the album, “Waiting For You“, with Lucius on harmony vocals, below. PINK FLOYD ARE ON THE COVER OF THE NEW UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE The album is available to pre-order here. Tracklisting for The Other Side is: He Came Down Come Back (When You Go Away) (I’m Gonna Get Over This) Some Day (w/Rosanne Cash) Waiting For You (w/Lucius) The Pain Of Love (w/Lucius) The Race Is Won (w/Lucius) Sometimes I Wonder (w/Weyes Blood) Hawaiian Blue Song (w/Steven Soles) The First Light Of Day Everything And Nothing The Town That Time Forgot Little Darling Burnett will also play three live shows in Nashville in May to support the album: May 3— Franklin TheatreMay 9 — The Blue Room at Third Man RecordsMay 10— Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s CMA Theater

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Watch a video for Shabaka Hutchings’ new track, “End Of Innocence”

UK jazz figurehead Shabaka Hutchings – formerly of the bands Sons Of Kemet and The Comet Is Coming – has released his first new music since quitting the saxophone at the end of last year. “End Of Innocence” is the first single to be taken from his new solo album Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace, released by Impulse! on April 12. PINK FLOYD ARE ON THE COVER OF THE NEW UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE While the album mostly features Hutchings playing a range of different flutes, “End Of Innocence” marks a return to his first instrument, the clarinet. Watch the Phoebe Boswell-directed video below: Advertisement [embedded content] The track also features Jason Moran (piano), Nasheet Waits (drums) and Carlos Niño (percussion). Other contributors to the album include André 3000, Lianne La Havas, Esperanza Spalding, Moses Sumney, Brandee Younger, Floating Points, Laraaji, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Saul Williams and Elucid. “I invited a bunch of musicians I’ve met and admired over the past few years of touring throughout the United States to collaborate and everyone said yes, which I constantly find breathtaking,” says Hutchings. The album was recorded at the historic Van Gelder Studio in New Jersey, which he says… Read More →

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Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and Robert Plant & Alison Krauss for 2024 Outlaw Music Festival Tour

Willie Nelson‘s Outlaw Music Music Festival Tour this year will feature Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss and John Mellencamp among its storied bill. PINK FLOYD ARE ON THE COVER OF THE NEW UNCUT – ORDER YOUR COPY HERE “This year’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour promises to be the biggest and best yet with this lineup of legendary artists. I am thrilled to get back on the road again with my family and friends playing the music we love for the fans we love,” said Nelson. Advertisement The festival made its debut in 2016 in Scranton, Pennsylvania and has since gone on to include Neil Young, Van Morrison, ZZ Top, Sheryl Crow and Bonnie Raitt in various line-ups. This year’s festival runs for 25 dates, beginning on June 21 at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, Georgia and finishing on September 17 at the Darien Lake Amphitheater in Buffalo, New York. Also on the bill are Brittney Spencer, Celisse and Southern Avenue while Billy Strings will also join the tour for one show at The Gorge in Washington. Advertisement You can find the full list of dates by clicking here. Tickets go on sale from Friday, March 1…. Read More →