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The Stones timing was amazing...somehow they squeezed into a window of opportunity this fall. There's no way they'd be playing now.

... I'm just saying I think the Stones would have pulled the plug themselves. It's one thing to organize a tour in the middle of a pandemic, when things look like they're getting under control, but when the world is going back into lock down and the trendline is straight up you don't plan a tour of the americas.

Yep. In a combination of patient, careful yet nervey planning, discipline on the road, and pure luck, they fit the postponed U.S. leg right into the only brief window in which they had any realistic chance of getting in 13 stadium shows + 1 uninterrupted during 2021.

Cheers to them!

All that and without Charlie for the first time. Truly professional.

So many things against
them but they pulled on through ....but the message has always been there

So don't you panic,
Don't you panic give it one more try
Don't you panic..don't you panic... give it one more try

Keep on trying
Keep on trying
Keep on trying
Keep on trying
Keep on trying
You've got to keep trying
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Another one bites the dust.

Lenny Kaye and Friends - A 75th Birthday Bash Sun • Feb 27, 2022 • 7:00 PM Bowery Ballroom, New York, NY

Read some rumblings about the Nick Mason tour that's to start next month, and evidently a band member recently had coronavirus which sidetracked the rehearsals.
Not sure of any more details, or the fate of the tour itself, but we'll find out soon enough I suppose.

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From Diana Krall:

Due to COVID 19, the Diana Krall US shows during Jan & Feb, 2022 will be postponed.

Ticket holders are encouraged to keep their tickets which will be honored for the rescheduled show. Dates to be announced asap. For further info, please contact your point of purchase.

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Major Music Acts Are Seeing 20% No-Show Rates at Concerts

Fans who have tickets to concerts like George Strait and the Eagles haven’t been using them, another development rattling the music industry

By Neil Shah
December 16, 2021

[www.wsj.com]

Patti Smith & Lenny Kaye postpone NYC-area shows to February

Amanda Hatfield
December 23, 2021

[www.brooklynvegan.com]

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Patti Smith & Lenny Kaye postpone NYC-area shows to February

Amanda Hatfield
December 23, 2021

[www.brooklynvegan.com]

I had tickets to these. Now have 2 in a row postponed. My next two are Joan Osborne (twice postponed) and Karl Denson.

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Major Music Acts Are Seeing 20% No-Show Rates at Concerts

Fans who have tickets to concerts like George Strait and the Eagles haven’t been using them, another development rattling the music industry

By Neil Shah
December 16, 2021

[www.wsj.com]

Hard to sell way over priced drinks to empty seats. When Roger Waters did the Wall at our local arena some wise ass in the concession stand put up a sign that said "no pudding!" haha. A little OT but relevant too.

Phish postpones NYE run at MSG

[liveforlivemusic.com]

my morning jacket cancels NYE run
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From The Go-Go's:




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Nick Mason/Saucerful of Secrets' Beacon Theater show postponed, as well as Chicago Theater (and probably more).

From the Chicago Theater:

Dear Ticket Holder:

Please be advised that the Nick Mason performance scheduled to take place at The Chicago Theatre on February 4 has been postponed. We will let you know when the promoter has determined a new date.
Your tickets will be valid for the rescheduled show date once it is determined and will not need to be exchanged. Stay tuned for further information.
We thank you for your understanding and look forward to your continued patronage.
Sincerely, The Chicago Theatre

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From Nick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets:



[www.thesaucerfulofsecrets.com]



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2021-12-28 16:57 by bye bye johnny.

Went to The Cavern Pub, Raynes Park, SW London on Boxing Day afternoon and was Steve Simpson (Joe Brown, Ronnie Lane) with a couple of pals on drums and bass guitar, and really enjoyed it.

Took lateral flow test following day and negative.

The Cavern had a cancellation of another gig for tomorrow (Wednesday) as a band member tested positive.
Late replacement are Steve Simpson again, with differant members including Peter Bruntnell who I'm also going to see here in Epsom on Thursday.
He's doing a solo gig I think, at Queen Adelaide pub, just down the road from me.
Every day while gigging I do a lateral flow test, just to be on the safe side, and know a few more music fans who do the same.

Better to be safe than sorry.

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David Byrne Reinvented ‘American Utopia’ With Talking Heads Classics After His Band Caught Covid

A limited run of American Utopia: Unchained shows will continue through Jan. 2

By Jon Blitstein
December 29, 2021


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[www.rollingstone.com]

Sports related, the World Junior Hockey Championships taking place in Edmonton and Red Deer Alberta have been cancelled this afternoon after several players on different teams have tested positive. The US has already had to forfeit a game because of it.

Kinda holding my breath over my last of the year tomorrow, the legendary Rebecca Black at Novo!

Dec 29, 2021

Out of concern for the safety and well-being of our fans, the employees at the Greensboro Coliseum, our crew, and the band, we have decided to postpone this year's New Year's Eve show. It is also important that we not add to the burden that the already-overwhelmed hospitals and healthcare workers are facing in North Carolina. We are working on details for a rescheduled show and hope to have more info for you in the coming weeks. We thank you for your patience and understanding and sincerely look forward to seeing you in 2022.

[www.theavettbrothers.com]

The Strokes – POSTPONED
with Idles and Hinds

December 31 | 8:30PM

Event Information

A message from The Strokes:

We were so excited to be performing for everyone in Brooklyn this New Year's Eve, but the Omicron variant has thwarted our plans. We’ve made the decision to postpone our show at Barclays Center.
All tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date and details regarding refunds will be offered when the new date is announced.
We want everyone to stay safe and healthy and we look forward to celebrating the new year with all of you ... just a bit later than originally planned.

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David Lee Roth's New Year's Eve show planned for House of Blues canceled due to COVID-19

COVID19

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — David Lee Roth's shows at House of Blues this weekend have been canceled according to a press release sent to 13 Action News.

The shows were sold out.

The statement sent on behalf of the venue stated:
“Due to unforeseen circumstances related to COVID and out of an abundance of caution for those working and attending the shows, the David Lee Roth performances
scheduled for Dec. 31, 2021 and Jan. 1, 2022, have been canceled. Refunds will be automatically processed, and ticketholders will be notified directly.”

No other information was provided.

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David Lee Roth's New Year's Eve show planned for House of Blues canceled due to COVID-19

COVID19

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — David Lee Roth's shows at House of Blues this weekend have been canceled according to a press release sent to 13 Action News.

The shows were sold out.

The statement sent on behalf of the venue stated:
“Due to unforeseen circumstances related to COVID and out of an abundance of caution for those working and attending the shows, the David Lee Roth performances
scheduled for Dec. 31, 2021 and Jan. 1, 2022, have been canceled. Refunds will be automatically processed, and ticketholders will be notified directly.”

No other information was provided.

The rest of the shows were canceled a few hours ago.

As was The Oil Barons at Harvelle's in Santa Monica Jan 6 and Haunted Summer Jan 15.

From David Lee Roth:



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Not a bad drawing/painting from DLR.

Grammy Awards Likely to Be Postponed Due to Omicron Variant

This would be the second year in a row that the Grammys have been postponed due to COVID-19.

By Paul Grein
01/3/2022

[www.billboard.com]

From Seth Meyers:

The bad news is, I tested positive for COVID (thanks, 2022!) the good news is, I feel fine (thanks vaccines and booster!) We are canceling the rest of the shows this week, so tune in next Monday to see what cool location we will try and pass off as a studio!!!

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According to people on Backstreets.com with inside info, Springsteen has cancelled his 2022 tour plans, at least for now, meaning he has let go of the holds he had on venues. Europe was fully booked and was to have been announced on November 29, but was postponed due to Omicron being announced days before then. Europe was to have run from late April to July and US dates after that. These were all stadium and outdoor shows.

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According to people on Backstreets.com with inside info, Springsteen has cancelled his 2022 tour plans, at least for now, meaning he has let go of the holds he had on venues. Europe was fully booked and was to have been announced on November 29, but was postponed due to Omicron being announced days before then. Europe was to have run from late April to July and US dates after that. These were all stadium and outdoor shows.

This is very disappointing I was really looking forward to seeing Springsteen this summer.Hopefully he can get back on the road sometime this year.

Nate