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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Chicago Announce Return To The Venetian Las Vegas In 2024

Chicago have announced that due to popular demand, they will return to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort, Las Vegas, in 2024 for a ten-show limited engagement.

The shows, to be held between February 21 and March 9, 2024, will begin at 8 pm.

The first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six consecutive decades is returning to The Venetian Theatre for the seventh year in a row.

Tickets start at $49.95, plus applicable fees, and will go on sale to the general public on September 29 at 10 am PT. Tickets will be available for purchase via Ticketmaster, any box office at The Venetian Resort, or by calling 702.414.9000 or 866.641.7469.

Chicago fan club members will have access to a pre-sale beginning Monday at 10 am PT. The Venetian Resort Grazie Rewards members, as well as Live Nation and Ticketmaster customers, will receive access to a pre-sale beginning September 27 at 10 am PT. All pre-sales will end on September 28 at 10 pm PT.

2023 marks the legendary rock and roll band's 56th consecutive year of touring.

Chicago Live In Vegas show dates:

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Friday, February 23, 2024 Saturday, February 24, 2024 Wednesday, February 28, 2024 Friday, March 01, 2024 Saturday, March 02, 2024 Wednesday, March 06, 2024 Friday, March 08, 2024 Saturday, March 09, 2024

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Ozzy Osbourne Says Latest Spinal Surgery Will Be His Last

Ozzy Osbourne has undergone surgery on his neck to correct spinal damage he incurred in an accident in 2019.

In the latest episode of "The Osbournes Podcast," recorded a day before the surgical procedure, the Black Sabbath frontman said, "Tomorrow, I have my final surgery on my neck, which it is gonna be the final surgery, because I can't do it anymore. Regardless of the way it ends up after tomorrow, I'm not doing it anymore. I can't."

Ozzy opened up about his battle with health issues in the podcast recorded on September 16.

The 74-year-old English singer-songwriter and television personality added that while his health had "improved somewhat" with treatment, he still struggled with his mobility.

"My feet feel like I've got bricks tied to them when I'm walking," he said. "I walked upstairs today and downstairs for the first time in a while, and my feet feel like I've got diving boots on when I'm walking. I think it's the nerves."

Ozzy, who aggravated a decade-old spine injury in 2019 and was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease a year later, announced his retirement from touring in February due to structural damage to his spine.

(Photo: Ross Halfin)

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Oasis To Reissue B-Sides Album 'The Masterplan' For 25th Anniversary

Oasis have announced that marking The Masterplan's 25th anniversary, limited-edition collector's formats will be released on November 3.

The B-Sides reissue is available in formats including CD, cream cassette, and limited-edition double vinyl formats (heavyweight silver, green and black marble and black).

New formats will feature remastered audio, taken from the "Chasing The Sun" re-issues, available for the first time as one collection.

The Masterplan, a compilation album by the English rock band, was released on 1998 November 2.

It was certified triple platinum and has sold more than three million copies.

Visit https://oasismusic.lnk.to/themasterplan25 to pre-order/play/download.

The Masterplan (Remastered Edition) tracklist:

1. 'Acquiesce' 2. 'Underneath The Sky' 3. 'Talk Tonight' 4. 'Going Nowhere' 5. 'Fade Away' 6. 'The Swamp Song' 7. 'I Am The Walrus - Live Glasgow Cathouse June '94' 8. 'Listen Up' 9. 'Rockin' Chair' 10. 'Half The World Away' 11. '(It's Good) To Be Free' 12. 'Stay Young' 13. 'Headshrinker' 14. 'The Masterplan'

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Dave Grohl, Mickey Guyton Among Artists To Perform At Global Music Diplomacy Initiative

Dave Grohl and Mickey Guyton are among the leading American and international artists set to perform at the launch of U.S. State Department's Global Music Diplomacy Initiative.

Artists from genres ranging from opera to rock to hip-hop will headline the launch of the Global Music Diplomacy Initiative on Wednesday, September 27.

Other artists due to perform include Jamie Barton, GAYLE, Herbie Hancock, Christopher Jackson, LADAMA, Aimee Mann, Rakim, Armani White, and DJ 2-Tone.

A video message from U2 lead singer Bono will also be displayed at the event.

The event will culminate with several announcements that will shape the future of music diplomacy, ranging from public-private partnerships with American music industry leaders to educational opportunities for youth globally, the State Department said.

The State Department added, "Through these efforts, the Department aims to cultivate a music ecosystem globally to create economic equity and strengthen the creative economy, expand societal opportunity and inclusion, and increase access to education". The initiative leverages public-private partnerships with U.S. companies and non-profit organizations to elevate music as a diplomatic tool to promote peace and democracy.

The Department has partnered with the American Pops Orchestra who worked with Nouveau Productions to produce this event.

(Photo: Raphael Pour-Hashemi)

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