Woodstock Organizer and Co-Founder Dies Music Business Music Events Music History by da jack hayford - January 9, 2022January 17, 20220 Multiple media sources, including Pitchfork, have reported that Michael Lang, one of the founders of the iconic 1969 Woodstock Music Festival, has died at the age of 77. Representative Maureen O’Connor reported to media outlets that Lang died in New York City of complications due to lymphoma. Lang helped organize the original
What are The GRAMMY Awards?—No Phonys Please Music Awards Music Business Music Events Music History by da jack hayford - January 6, 2022April 6, 20230 2022 GRAMMY Awards Postponed for the Second Year in a Row The following is a Joint Statement from the Recording Academy and CBS: “After careful consideration and analysis with city and state officials, health and safety experts, the artist community and our many partners, the Recording Academy and CBS have postponed the
Adele Wins Big at 59th Grammy Awards! Music Awards Music Business Music Events Music News by da jack hayford - February 25, 2017May 28, 20230 Adele Wins Big! Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album at the 59th Grammy Awards (Photo Courtesy of Billboard) For all Grammy Winners and Nominees Visit Grammy.com. About The Grammy Awards—No Phonys Please The Grammy Awards have been an American music institution for
When is MLK Day? Music and Politics Music Events Music History by da jack hayford - January 16, 2017February 13, 20240 Rev. Martin Luther King Day (MLK Day): In 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed into law a bill making the third Monday of January a national holiday to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil rights leaders Rev. Jesse Jackson and Andrew Young, Presidents Bush and Clinton,
Volunteer Chemists Test Drugs For Users at Music Festivals – The Loop Music Events Music News by da jack hayford - August 6, 2016December 20, 20210 At music festivals throughout the UK, in a tiny trailer used as a make-shift laboratory, volunteer chemists conduct tests on pink and purple pills that look like children's vitamins. They aren't vitamins, however. And they certainly aren't for children. In fact, in some cases these pills can be extremely harmful, even
UK’s Kendal Calling – Music Festival in the Fields Music Events by da jack hayford - August 4, 2016December 20, 20210 UK's Kendal Calling was born from a group of music lovers who felt the fabulous fields of the Lake District could be put to better use. Their aim was to take to the fields every summer for a spectacular music festival and shindig that would grow so big the whole world would
Ralph Stanley Bluegrass Festival Music Events Music News by da jack hayford - June 28, 2016July 1, 20160 RIP Dr. Ralph Stanley The 47th Annual Dr. Ralph Stanley Bluegrass Festival, also known as the Annual Hills of Home Festival, sadly will have a new meaning, purpose, and significance. The famed Bluegrass master and innovator passed away Thursday, June 23rd 2016, at his home in Sandy Ridge, Virginia. He was 89 years old. The 2017 Ralph
When is Bonnaroo? Music Events by da jack hayford - June 11, 2016June 19, 20230 Bonnaroo 2023 will take place Thu, Jun 15 - Sun, Jun 18 in Manchester, Tennessee. Bonnaroo—Magic on the Farm Turned 15 in 2016 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is a four-day, multi-stage camping festival held on a beautiful 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee every June. Bonnaroo brings together some of the best
When is the CMA Music Festival in Nashville? Music Events Nashville by da jack hayford - May 27, 2016June 12, 20230 The 2023 Country Music Association's CMA Music Festival will take place in Nashville, TN, June 8-11. What is now known internationally as the CMA Music Festival began in Nashville as "Fan Fair." The first Fan Fair in 1972 was held at Nashville's Municipal Auditorium. Featured artists at the inaugural event included Roy
Eurovision Song Contest 2016 Contests Music Events by da jack hayford - May 14, 2016May 19, 20160 The 61st edition of Eurovision Song Contest Contest ends tonight! [May 14 2016] 26 songs will compete, and after 3,5 hours of music, performances, entertainment and excitement, the winner of Eurovision Song Contest 2016 will be announced! The show starts at 21:00 CEST, live from Globen Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. Hosts
OHIO’s K808 & Khaled Tabbara Win WWAHM Opportunity to Pitch to Major Music Supervisors Contests Music Events by da jack hayford - May 13, 2016May 27, 20160 The Durango Songwriters Expo WWAHM Songwriting Contest announced their latest winner! K808 will be pitching their stuff to about 30 major music supervisors on the beach at Ventura Beach California, home of the killer three-dollar fish tacos and Tacates!
Clay Walker Announces 7th Annual Chords of Hope Benefit Concert Music Events Music for a Cause by da jack hayford - May 10, 2016May 10, 20160 Country music star Clay Walker is set to host his 7th Annual Chords of Hope Benefit Concert during this summer’s CMA Music Festival. The “She Won’t Be Lonely Long” singer announced the news today, revealing the show will take place Wednesday, June 8 at Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley. The concert is sponsored by TEVA and
When is the Key West Songwriters Festival? Music Events by da jack hayford - May 2, 2016March 28, 20230 The 27th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival will take place May 3-7 2023 in Key West Florida. The Key West Songwriters Festival - the largest festival of its kind in the world. Celebrating its 27th year. Since 1997 BMI has been a presenting sponsor of the festival and has helped it
Nitanee Paris’ Super Sweet Soiree April 30 2016 Los Angeles Music Events by da jack hayford - April 30, 2016May 2, 20160 Nitanee Paris' Super Sweet Soiree April 30 2016 Los Angeles Are you in Los Angeles for the ASCAP I Create Music Expo? YES? Then don't miss this incredible post-event Party and Showcase hosted by the amazingly talented and lovely Nitanee Paris to benefit the fabulous "Rock Against Trafficking" charitable organization. Where: Dave & Buster's
International Jazz Day April 30 2016 Music Events by da jack hayford - April 30, 2016March 22, 20230 The President of the United States Barack Obama and the First Lady will host the International Jazz Day April 30 2016 from the White House in Washington D.C. Jazz artists from around the world will perform at a concert on the White House South Lawn. The International Jazz Day concert will
What was the Impact of Prince on Music? Music Events Music History Music Legends Music News by da jack hayford - April 23, 2016August 6, 20230 In the sad wake of Prince's untimely death (The seven-time Grammy winner died on April 21, 2015 at the age of 57 from an accidental fentanyl overdose.) there is also a wonderful revealing of just how impactful Prince was on the entire music spectrum. It seems ironic that the grand-daddy of music
When is the Beale Street Music Festival? Music Events by da jack hayford - April 18, 2016April 12, 20230 The 45th Beale Street Music Festival is set for May 5-7, 2023, in Tom Lee Park and on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Around the world, Memphis means great barbecue and great music. And each year music lovers from around the globe gather at the Beale Street Music Festival to celebrate the Memphis heritage, through this
Coachella 2016 – It’s Baaaaaaaaaack! Music Events by da jack hayford - April 17, 20160 One of the biggest and most popular music events in the world is on again— COACHELLA MUSIC and ARTS FESTIVAL APRIL 14-17 and APRIL 22-24! The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is an annual event held in the desert at the Empire Polo Fields in Indio, California, featuring dozens of performing
What is Burning Man? Music Events by da jack hayford - April 9, 2016February 17, 20230 Burning Man is held annually in the Black Rock desert in Nevada and begins the week before Labor Day. The 2016 Burning Man will run from Aug. 28 to Sept. 5, with a 'da Vinci Workshop' art theme. "Burning Man isn’t your usual festival. It’s a city wherein almost everything that happens is created
Merle Haggard – A Fond Farewell to a Country Music Legend Music Events Music History Music Legends by da jack hayford - April 8, 2016March 22, 20230 According to Nashville's Tennessean.com, a private funeral service will be held Saturday (April 9, 2016) in Palo Cedro, California, for country music legend Merle Haggard, who died Wednesday on his birthday at age 79. Haggard had lived in California for many decades and grew up and began playing music in Bakersfield (later to become a
Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival Music Events Nashville by da jack hayford - March 24, 2016March 28, 20230 The Next Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival is set for March 28 - April 1, 2023 Nashville, TN. #tinpansouth For all the details on this year's event visit: tinpansouth.com. TIN PAN SOUTH HISTORYIn October 1967, forty-two songwriters got together and formed the Nashville Songwriters Association, because they knew their profession needed a voice.
