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Matisyahu on Spiritual Evolution and Finding His Place in the World
Rap, reggae, and Orthodox Judaism may seem like strange bedfellows, but somehow Matisyahu has made this unusual combination work, topping charts and garnering Grammy nominations during his decade-long career.
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Yahoo Live Week 13 Highlights: Kickin' Out the Jams
Some of the performers in this roundup of clips from the nightly Yahoo Screen/Live Nation concert webcast series are in the most nascent stages of their careers — like Taylor Swift’s new folkie buddy, Vance Joy, or Ed Sheeran’s rapper BFF, Hoodie Allen. Others have been at this for around a…
BackstageYahoo Live Week 12 Highlights: Ladies' Nights
Who’s your kind of rocker chick — Chrissie Hynde, finally doing her first post-Pretenders solo tour at 62, or Echosmith’s Sydney Sierota, already commanding concert stages with her band at 17? That’s just the kind of gamut we cover in Yahoo Screen and Live Nation’s nightly live concert series.
BackstageYahoo Live Week 11 Highlights: Old-School Meet New-School
If you love the late ‘90s and early 2000s, you’ll love this roundup of recent performances from the Yahoo Screen/Live Nation concert series. Pop-punk progenitors like New Found Glory and Yellowcard? Hard-driving Christian crossover bands like Switchfoot, Flyleaf, and Anberlin? OG boy bands like…
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Philip Anselmo of Down Endures Aches and Pains to Keep Himself Alive
Having spent much of the year touring, Phil Anselmo is shot – literally. “I got a steroid shot in my knee the other day,” he tells Yahoo Music while stretching his leg and occasionally groaning. “I needed it, but it’s f---ing sore now. I’ve destroyed my body, man."
Live NationAmerican Hi-Fi Talks About Moonlighting With Miley
American Hi-Fi has a dirty little secret that's not really a secret at all. Aside from fronting American Hi-Fi, singer/guitarist Stacy Jones and guitarist Jamie Arentzen also play in Miley Cyrus's touring band. It's something the band doesn't go out of its way to publicize, but Jones is happy to…
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Anthony Hamilton: A Cause for Celebration
Soul singer-songwriter Anthony Hamilton is a real Renaissance man. Yes, he's a Grammy-winning, critically acclaimed artist, with eight albums to his credit, including this year's Christmas release, Home for the Holidays. And he's a great performer, currently on a holiday-themed concert tour, with a…
BackstageRelient K Commemorates the Past by Recreating Vintage Lineup
Alternative Christian rock band Relient K formed in Canton, Ohio in 1998 and released three studio albums before they were signed to Capitol Records in 2003 and broke into the mainstream with their 2004 album, MmHmm, which featured the spirited singles "Be My Escape" and "Who I Am Hates Who I've…
Live NationManchester Orchestra's Andy Hull Gets Intimate and Spreads 'Hope'
Some might say that Manchester Orchestra are underdogs, but they don't mind. Although they fly under the radar, the Atlanta rockers use this to their advantage, doing things their own way and making unexpected moves that surprise and delight their loyal fanbase.
Live NationIn Flames Vocalist Brings His Own Beer to the Party
What goes better with rock and roll than beer? Maybe some prefer coffee or err, other stimulants. But for many, including In Flames vocalist Anders Friden, a tall glass or bottle of the alcoholic beverage produced with malted grains and hops is the beverage of choice when plugging in and rocking…
Live NationHoodie Allen: Rapper Gets Love From Ellen, Tommy Lee, Ed Sheeran
Hoodie Allen explains how his independent hip-hop hustles yielded mainstream accolades.
Live NationThe Head and the Heart Wear Their Hearts on Their Sleeves
When a band of exceptional players comes together out of a shared love of music and a desire to create something genuine, there's a certain magic that happens that people recognize on an instinctive level. Such is the case with The Head and the Heart.
Live NationMelissa Etheridge's Very Good Year
It's been a good year for Melissa Etheridge. On May 31, two days after her 53rd birthday, she married her partner, actress/writer/producer Linda Wallem. She also established her own label, ME Records, which released her 12th album, This Is M.E., in late September.
Live NationHeart's Ann & Nancy Wilson: 'We're Not Just Ladies in Rock... We're Weird People!'
"We've come through on a very strange path, and it's all somehow worked out. If any girls got braver because we did it first, then we did something right."
Live NationSinger, Dancer, Drummer? Usher Puts Talents on Display During Live Stream
For nearly two hours -- without intermission or even a water break -- Usher delivered a high-energy concert Sunday at the Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The event streamed on the Live Nation channel on Yahoo Screen included dozens of hits from his catalog that spans 20 years. Still at…
Live NationLeftover Salmon Still Swimming Upstream
Leftover Salmon is about to celebrate its 25th anniversary in high fashion. But looking back, the veteran jam band faced some tragedy along the way that nearly tore it apart.
Live NationBlackberry Smoke: Burning Down the Line Between Country & Rock
"I consider it an honor if we are mentioned in the same breath as the Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and the Marshall Tucker Band, but if there is a connotation that comes along with that, or a set of unwritten rules, about what kind of music you can play or record, then…"
Live NationU Remind Me: Usher's 6 Best Live TV Performances
See highlights from Usher's televised performances that include sharing the stage with Michael Jackson, paying homage to Luther Vandross as well as bringing to life music from his own multi-platinum catalog.
Live NationLady Gaga Gets Emotional for artRAVE Tour Finale in Paris
Lady Gaga was understandably overwhelmed with emotion when she played the final stop of her six-month, 79-date, artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball world tour in Paris. Just moments before taking the stage, Lady Gaga cried as she talked to members of her team, and once the show was over, she totally let go.
Live Nation'Frozen' Superstar Idina Menzel Announces 2015 World Tour
The Tony Award-winning actress/singer announced today she'll be trekking the globe in a 2015 tour, with more than 40 stops in North America alone.
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