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Kim Owens, professionally known as KEM, is a R&B/soul singer, songwriter, and producer from Detroit, Michigan who has been active as a musician since 2001.

Kem's beginnings in music could be described as something of a necessity as opposed to a choice. After he graduated high school, the artist was forced to deal with homelessness, addiction, and isolation from his family at a young age. He has stated that:''My career didn't take off until I connected with my spirituality''.

His debut album 'Kemistry' was released in February 2003 and broke into the US top 100. It wasn't until the follow-up album aptly titled 'Album II' was released in May 2005 that Owens achieved commercial success. This album features an Urban Charts #20 hit in the form of single 'I Can't Stop Loving You' and a duet with the legendary Stevie Wonder on a track titled 'You Might Win'. It now holds a platinum selling certificate in the States.

His next album 'Intimacy: Album III' came five years later and peaked at #2 on the US Billboard, his highest position to date whilst 'Promise To Love' which came out in 2014 hit #3. The latter did however top the US R & B chart upon release. In 2011 Kem received two nominations at the 53rd Grammy Awards for Best R&B Male Performance and Best R&B Song for 'Why Would You Stay'.

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Kim Ownes, aka Kem, is a R&B artist who I have been following since the very beginning of his career back in 2001. It’s interesting and exciting to see how his songwriting has changed and evolved over the years, into some even more incredible music than the tracks he started out with. From humble beginnings and a stint of living on the streets, Kem has come an incredibly long way since leaving high school. His story is admirable, and he thanks his audience without fail for the support he’s received every time he plays a show.

Seeing him live was incredible. I wasn’t sure what to expect as the concert wasn’t album specific, and he’s released for full length studio albums, so I didn’t know how he would select his set list! He did an awesome job though, playing tracks from almost every album, as well as playing most of his successful singles.

He was great at interacting with his audience, and getting everyone to sing along with the well known tracks. He called everyone forward closer to the stage, and had us all dancing to his soulful beats, completely immersed in the entire show. It was an incredible performance. I’ll definitely be back!

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Kim Owens, better known by his stage name Kem has delighting fans with his easy listening R & B for over a decade. He has won himself a loyal following for his classic approach to his live performance and charming personality onstage. Something of a smooth showman, from the opening bars of 'All You Want All You Need' Kem is ready to entertain.

The crowd is very responsive which spurs on his showmanship further and whilst they sing along he simply beams with enjoyment. His slick backing band are ready to recreate his music to the highest quality and Kem introduces them all individually to large cheers from the crowd, particularly for the bassist who is in charge of those deep undertones of 'You're On My Mind'.

An unusual cover of Earth, Wind & Fire's 'Can't Hide Love' really goes over well with the audience and sets Owens up for a brilliant finale of 'I Can't Stop Loving You' which receives the biggest reaction so far. It is particularly pleasing during a time where R & B is being further manipulated to sound similar to pop to see a performer doing it in its classic form.

He put a very good show from the time.he got on the stage to time he let . I definitely see him again! He signed all of the songs he even did it contribute to Prince which I thought was very nice he even did it contribute to the soldiers he even bless God for all of his blessings and he even talked to all of the fans you didn't put the thing is I thought that was very nice and he just put on a very good show has a very nice voice I would definitely definitely definitely go see him again that was my first time seeing him and he put on an awesome show

Once again can't get enough of this man. I don't care where he is in California I'm there and Las Vegas. I never miss a concert. Seeing him on Being,even inspired me more.I believe when he says everything is going to be alright. I drove 500 miles to see him and Maze and Joe, after I seen him last year In Oakland with Charlie Wilson, and at The Jazz Festival after that. I pray that he continue his travels, because we need good music like this today. Sincerely Sharon Brown

Kem was amazing. I love all of Kem’s music. This was my 3rd time seeing him. The concert was my Valentine’s gift. I try to see him every time he’s in our area. I’m so glad that he was the main performer, and I hope he will be the next time as well. He always includes God in his performances. You can tell that he has so much love for performing. He puts everything into his show I can’t wait until the next time he’s here. The concert was truly outstanding!

I am a true fan of Kem he is always on my dial. I have been to every concert of his in a one state radius. I didnt get enough of him last night but very interactive with the audience and allow his back up singers to sing. In all i will never not enjoy him as a artist just would have love much more of him till next time love you and keep being you man.

I had the absolute best time with Kem last night!!!!!! I held his hand took selfies and he even song to me as I filmed him!

He nevvvvvvver disappoint every single time I see him and most importantly he gives God Praise!!!!!!!

Grown Folk music it was.....He was so amazing I'm still on a high!!!!!

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KEM gave an Awsome performance. He is such a talented artist..... His music, his lyrics just an Awsome performer..... His music is heartfelt especially if your in love with that special person in your life...... A concert not to be missed!!!!!!! Anytime KEM is in town my partner and I will be there to see him perform......

This was my first time seeing Kem live and he did not disappoint. I love all three artist and would pay to see them all again. I've seen Joe a few times and I absolutely love him and had followed him for years but then Kem can on the scene and I feel in love work his smooth voice.

This was my first concert and it was amazingly spectacular! He sounds even better in person. Wish I could have met him face to face. Will never forget the Kem experience. Would definitely go seehim again if he is ever back in Dayton or nearby.

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Kem’s debut memoir, “share my life – a journey of love, faith, and redemption”.

For all of his life, KEM has been driven by music and the emotions involved in bringing it to life. That passion stems from the days he spent as a child playing the old piano at his grandfather’s church.

For KEM, there’s always been a deep and very intimate connection to music, which has evolved throughout his personal life experiences.

Today, the internationally renowned R&B singer/songwriter has to his credit: one Platinum-selling album (KEM: ALBUM II); two Gold-selling albums (KEMISTRY; INTIMACY); three GRAMMY nominations; five #1 hit singles (“Love Calls,” “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” “Why Would You Stay,” “It’s You” and “Nobody”), along with several sold-out national tours and international shows.

In spite of his success in the world of R&B, many still don’t know the true depths of KEM, his music, his passion for songwriting or his journey from homelessness and addiction to sobriety that have given life to his music and thousands of fans. Consequently, he’s often called “R&B’s Best Kept Secret.”

Much of the inspiration for KEM’s music began taking root after the artist graduated from high school and found his life in a downward spiral from some very deep-seated personal issues, which resulted in him turning to alcohol and drugs as a coping mechanism. Frustrated with his unwillingness to seek help, his mother was forced to kick him out of the house. KEM’s life became entrenched in out of drug rehab centers and homeless shelters.

KEM finally hit rock bottom on the night of July 22, 1990, when after breaking shelter rules, he was kicked out and relegated to sleeping outside. As he sat on the banks of the Detroit River that night, KEM realized that he was “sick and tired of being sick and tired.” And in a break from his regular routine of trying to map out his own road in life, KEM decided to hand all his future plans over to God.

Throughout his journey to sobriety, KEM continued to write his music. It was on February 28, 2002, KEM independently released his first CD, KEMISTRY, but it wasn’t an overnight success. Driven then more than ever, the artist sold more than 15,000 units, literally out of the trunk of his car. The success landed him a meeting with Motown Records.

They quickly signed KEM to a five-record deal in November 2001 and re-released KEMISTRY on the Motown label in 2002. His first hit, “Love Calls” jetted to #1 on Urban Adult Contemporary charts, and continues to be played on R&B radio stations to this day as an undisputed classic.

His second release, KEM ALBUM II, debuted as certified Gold with 500,000 in sales in May 2005, and was certified Platinum in 2014. His #1 single, “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” was Billboard’s Top Adult R&B Single of the Year. The CD’s second single, “Find Your Way (Back In My Life)” peaked at #3 on UAC Charts.

KEM’s popularity soared as his third project, INTIMACY, debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart in August 2010 and hit #1 on the iTunes Top R&B Albums Chart. The first single, “Why Would You Stay,” spent seven weeks at #1 on UAC Radio charts, and the CD’s second, third and fourth singles, “Share My Life,” “If It’s Love” and “You’re On My Mind,” climbed into the chart’s top five.

In 2012, KEM founded Mack & Third, Inc., a Michigan domestic non-profit organization whose mission is built on the premise that no basic human need should go unmet due to lack of funding. Mack & Third provides funding to humanitarian aid organizations related to: homelessness; hunger; substance abuse; domestic violence; natural disasters; education, etc.

KEM’s ‘Mack & Third’ event is an all-day concert event and food drive to benefit and recognize Detroit’s homeless citizens. KEM presented his fourth ‘Mack & Third’ event in Detroit on August 24, 2014, which was co-headlined by The O’Jays. Past events have been co-headlined by Maze ft. Frankie Beverly and Morris Day & The Time. Combined, the event has been attended by more than 100,000 fans, has provided free, hot meals to thousands of homeless men, women & children and collected in excess of 250,000 canned goods.

KEM’s first Christmas album, WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS, was released in October 2012. The CD sold 76,000 copies, making it the #3 highest-selling Urban Christmas record in one season (third only to Whitney Houston’s “One Wish: The Holiday Album” – 230,000 units sold; and Cee-Lo Green’s “Cee-Lo’s Magic Moment” – 169,000 units).

In October 2013, KEM released his WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS DELUXE album with four bonus tracks, including the hit single, “Jesus,” featuring Patti LaBelle and Ronald Isley. In December 2013, KEM executive-produced the “KEM & Friends: What Christmas Means Holiday Tour,” a holiday-themed music experience with a storyline narrated by actor/comedian Anthony Anderson featuring KEM & his R&B friends: Patti LaBelle; Ronald Isley and Avery Sunshine. Performances of their hits, as well as Christmas originals & classics, took audiences in six cities on an uplifting holiday journey.

KEM’s fourth studio album, PROMISE TO LOVE, was released in August 2014, debuting at #3 on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart and at #1 on the R&B Albums Chart. PROMISE TO LOVE produced two #1 hit singles (“It’s You” and “Nobody”), marking the first time KEM had two #1 songs from the same album. KEM received his third career GRAMMY® nomination for “Nobody,” which topped the chart for a total of 10 weeks. The CD also includes guest appearances from Snoop Dogg on “Downtown” and Ronald Isley on “My Favorite Thing.”

In 2015, KEM toured with Charlie Wilson on his 44-city ‘Forever Charlie Tour,’ and headlined his own ‘PROMISE TO LOVE Tour.’

The Platinum-selling and three-time GRAMMY®-nominated artist was crowned as the Mediabase 2015 Urban Adult Contemporary Artist of the Year. Mediabase also named KEM’s hit single, “Nobody,” as the 2015 Urban Adult Contemporary Song of the Year. KEM currently serves as a Board Trustee for the Chicago GRAMMY® Chapter (2016-18).

Combined, KEM’s five albums have sold in excess of 2.9 million units. In recognition of his singing and songwriting talents, KEM was nominated for: a Grammy Award in 2015 for Best Traditional R&B Performance (“Nobody”); two Grammy Awards in 2011 for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song (“Why Would You Stay”); two NAACP Image Awards in 2014 for Outstanding Male Artist and Outstanding Music Video (“It’s You”); two NAACP Image Awards in 2006 for Outstanding Male Artist and Outstanding Song (“I Can’t Stop Loving You”); for a Soul Train Award for Best Male R&B/Soul Artist in 2010; the BET Centric Award in 2011 and a Soul Train Award for Best R&B/Soul Male Artist in 2014.

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Cancellation notice: the soul ii soul tour scheduled for april 1, 2023 has been canceled. all ticketmaster purchasers will automatically be refunded. all other tickets must be returned to orginal point of purchase for a full refund. .

R&B legends, Kem and Ledisi , announce “ The Soul II Soul Tour ” is coming to the KFC Yum Center on April 1st! The Grammy ® Award-recognized artists will take the stage with special guest Musiq Soulchild .

Three-time GRAMMY®-nominated and Multi-Platinum singer and songwriter KEM ascended from the deep grasp of addiction and homelessness on the streets of Detroit to find himself among the legendary icons etched atop Motown’s marquee of music history. KEM’s redemptive, hook-laden music – a deft fusion of rhythm & blues, soul, and jazz – sparkles beneath his distinctively transfixing vocals. 

2021 Grammy winner, Ledisi is a twelve-time Grammy-nominated powerhouse vocalist with a career spanning almost two decades. Since arriving on the scene in the late 1990s, she's garnered three Soul Train Music Awards, an NAACP Theater Award, and six NAACP Image Award nominations.  Most recently, Ledisi received two LA Alliance Ovation Award nominations one for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. Born in New Orleans and raised in Oakland, CA, Ledisi has wowed fans with her unparalleled vocals ever since she burst onto the scene.  

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Three-time Grammy-nominated R&B icon KEM, born in Nashville and raised in Detroit, boasts hits like "Stuck On You" and Gold and Platinum albums. Known for vibrant voice and sold-out tours, including collaboration with Babyface.

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Kem 2024 Tour Dates: May 12 - Elmont, NY - UBS Arena May 11 - Atlantic City, NJ - Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall May 10 - Durham, NC - Durham Performing Arts Center Apr 27 - Memphis, TN - Orpheum Theatre Apr 12 - New York, NY - The Theater At Madison Square Garden Mar 31 - Highland, CA - Yaamava’ Theater Mar 30 - Valley Center, CA - Harrah's Resort Southern California Mar 29 - Reno, NV - Silver Legacy Resort Casino Jan 14 - St. Louis, MO - Stifel Theatre Jan 13 - Grand Prairie, TX - Texas Trust CU Theatre Jan 12 - Houston, TX - Arena Theatre Jun 28 - Hampton, VA - Hampton Coliseum Jun 29 - Winston Salem, NC - Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Jul 13 - Stockbridge, GA - Stockbridge Amphitheater Jul 14 - Stockbridge, GA - Stockbridge Amphitheater Jul 27 - Cincinnati, OH - Paycor Stadium Aug 01 - Philadelphia, PA - Dell Music Center Aug 02 - Detroit, MI - The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre Aug 03 - Detroit, MI - The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre Aug 16 - Biloxi, MS - Beau Rivage Theatre Aug 17 - Greenville, SC - Peace Center Concert Hall Aug 18 - Nashville, TN - Schermerhorn Symphony Center Oct 11 - Northfield, OH - MGM Northfield Park Oct 12 - Hammond, IN - The Venue at Horseshoe Casino Dec 28 - Richmond, VA - Altria Theater

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Neil Young Cancels Remainder of Crazy Horse Tour, Including Hollywood Bowl and Ohana Fest

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Neil Young announced Wednesday that the remaining dates on the tour he has been doing with his longtime backing group Crazy Horse are being canceled, due to illness hitting “a couple of us” since they last performed in May. He did not specify whether he was among those stricken.

The cancellations are for shows as far as three months out from now. Affected are the seven Canadian shows Young had lined up in July, plus three U.S. shows he had scheduled for late September, at the Hollywood Bowl, southern California’s Eddie Vedder-driven Ohana Fest and Kentucky’s Bourbon & Beyond Festival.

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“The Love Earth Tour has been a great experience for us so far,” Young’s message to fans began. “GREAT AUDIENCES AND MUSIC. WE HAVE HAD A BLAST!”

He continued, “When a couple of us got sick after Detroit’s Pine Knob, we had to stop. We are still not fully recovered, so sadly our great tour will have a big unplanned break. We will try to play some of the dates we miss as time passes when we are ready to rock again! We know many of you made travel plans and we apologize for the inconvenience. Thanks for your understanding and patience.”

Young concluded, “Health is # 1…. We want to stay and do more shows and more albums for you…. and for for us…. With love and thanks to all of you from Crazy Horse….. Neil, Micah, Ralph and Billy… Love Earth.”

As of this writing, Ticketmaster still has tickets up for sale for the Hollywood Bowl show, but the disappearance of the event from multiple pages on the Bowl website seems to confirm it has gone away with the other shows. No one will be blaming these cancellations on poor sales, at least: A seating chart still up for the Bowl concert shows seats only remaining in the very back.

A rep for Ohana Fest pointed to a statement on social media that reads: “We are sad to announce that Neil Young with Crazy Horse will no longer be performing at Ohana Festival 2024. Please stay tuned for a lineup update coming as soon as possible; in the meantime, we are wishing the band a speedy recovery.” Bourbon & Beyond posted a similar message saying to “stay tuned for a replacement announcement.”

Young fans saddened by the cancellations can at least console themselves with an eagerly awaited album release coming on Friday, “Early Daze,” a collection of previously unreleased recordings that Young made with Crazy Horse in 1969.

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In 2024, Kem is gearing up to embark on a new tour that will showcase his incredible talent and electrifying stage presence. Fans can expect to hear all of their favorite hits, as well as some new material that is sure to resonate with audiences of all ages. From soulful ballads to upbeat anthems, Kem's concerts are a true celebration of love, life, and music.

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Neil Young has announced that the remaining dates of his tour with Crazy Horse have been cancelled.

The veteran musician shared the announcement on Wednesday (27 June), telling fans that he and his longtime backing group had been struck by illness. He did not specify who in the band had been affected.

Among the dates in question are three US shows Young had scheduled for late September at the Hollywood Bowl, the Eddie Vedder-founded Ohana fest in California, and the Bourbon & Beyond Festival in Kentucky.

Seven dates Young had planned in Canada for July have also been cancelled.

In a statement shared to his website, Young said the unnamed band members had been taken ill after their last gig, which took place last month on 22 May at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan.

“We are still not fully recovered, so sadly our great tour will have a big unplanned break,” the band said. “We will try to play some of the dates we miss as time passes when we are ready to rock again!

“We know many of you made travel plans and we apologise for the inconvenience.”

He concluded: “Health is [the number one priority]... We want to stay and do more shows and more albums for you... and for us... With love and thanks to all of you from Crazy Horse... Neil, Micah, Ralph and Billy... Love Earth.”

An additional statement from Ohana Festival on social media said: “We are sad to announce that Neil Young with Crazy Horse will no longer be performing at Ohana Festival 2024.

“Please stay tuned for a lineup update coming as soon as possible; in the meantime, we are wishing the band a speedy recovery.”

Young will release a new album this Friday (28 June).

The archival project, titled Early Daze , was recorded in 1969 with Crazy Horse and, as the Neil Young Archives website states, “showcases the band’s unique style at the end of the 1960s, capturing the essence of their live performances and their contribution to the evolution of rock and roll”.

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In March, Young also announced his somewhat-reluctant return to Spotify , two years after he pulled his catalogue from the streaming platform.

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Get ready for an incredible R&B celebration as the legendary Kem and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds get together for The Full Circle Tour this 2022! The 27-date tour across the U.S. begins this March and will end by May. There's exciting news for fans in California! The tour makes its last stop at the Oakland Arena on Sunday 15th, May 2022! Get ready as these multi-platinum selling artists serenade you on this rare occasion. You can also expect Kem to perform hits such as “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” “Love Calls,” and “Share My Life,” while Babyface will surely entertain the crowd with “Every Time I Close My Eyes,” “Wonderful Tonight,” and “When Can I See You.” You have to hurry and get your tickets ASAP to catch these R&B veterans at the Oakland Arena!

The Full Circle Tour is currently promoting Kem’s latest album, Love Always Wins. The album was released in 2020, making it Kem’s first project in six years. It features the single “Live Out Your Love.” Fellow R&B artists Toni Braxton and Erica Campbell also made appearances for the tracks “Live Out Your Love (special track)” and “Love Always Wins,” respectively. Upon its release, the album peaked at number 15 on the Billboard R&B chart and was highly regarded by fans and critics. A critic from AllMusic wrote that Kem “returns with a reliably mellow, romantic, and gently uplifting album that embraces his role in adult contemporary R&B and at the same time more openly displays his inspirations and stretches out. Love Always Wins is more scuffed and groove-oriented than any previous Kem album.”

Kem is joined by Grammy-award-winning singer and songwriter Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds. Babyface is known for his timeless hits, such as “Every Time I Close My Eyes” and “Wonderful Tonight.” Apart from writing and performing, he is also one of the most sought-after producers in the music industry. He has written and produced 26 number 1 hits throughout his career. Some of the artists he has written songs for include Ariana Grande, Aretha Franklin, Chris Brown, Boyz II Men, Toni Braxton, Justin Bieber, etc.

If you love Kem and Babyface, you should get your tickets now before it’s too late! Catch these top-tier R&B performers at the Oakland Arena on Sunday 15th, May 2022!

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Neil Young and Crazy Horse announced Wednesday that illness among “a couple of us” will end the rest of their tour plans.

The 78-year-old Young and his band last appeared in May. Young didn’t specify who among the group is ill or the problem.

Canceled are seven Canadian shows Young planned in July, plus three U.S. shows he had scheduled for late September at the Hollywood Bowl , Southern California’s Ohana Fest, and Kentucky’s Bourbon & Beyond Festival.

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“The Love Earth Tour has been a great experience for us so far,” Young’s message to fans began. “GREAT AUDIENCES AND MUSIC. WE HAVE HAD A BLAST!”

He continued, “When a couple of us got sick after Detroit’s Pine Knob, we had to stop. We are still not fully recovered, so sadly our great tour will have a big unplanned break. We will try to play some of the dates we miss as time passes when we are ready to rock again! We know many of you made travel plans and we apologize for the inconvenience. Thanks for your understanding and patience.”

Young concluded, “Health is # 1…. We want to stay and do more shows and more albums for you…. and for for us…. With love and thanks to all of you from Crazy Horse….. Neil, Micah, Ralph and Billy… Love Earth.”

Young has an album release on Friday. Early Daze is a collection of previously unreleased recordings that Young made with Crazy Horse in 1969.

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Neil Young and Crazy Horse cancel remaining 2024 tour dates due to illness

Neil Young and Crazy Horse are hitting pause on their first tour in over a decade due to the band members experiencing recent illnesses.

On Wednesday, the musicians announced the cancellation of their upcoming North American shows, as well as their hope of making up for the missed dates in the future, in a post shared on Young's official website .

"When a couple of us got sick after Detroit's Pine Knob, we had to stop. We are still not fully recovered, so sadly our great tour will have a big unplanned break," the statement reads. "We will try to play some of the dates we miss as time passes when we are ready to rock again! We know many of you made travel plans and we apologize for the inconvenience."

The statement continues, "Thanks for your understanding and patience. Health is # 1. We want to stay and do more shows and more albums for you.... and for us. With love and thanks to all of you from Crazy Horse..... Neil, Micah, Ralph and Billy."

Which Neil Young and Crazy Horse shows have been canceled?

Alongside seven dates in Canada, the following shows appear as canceled events on Ticketmaster : July 25 in Bend, Oregon; July 26 in George, Washington; July 29 in West Valley City, Utah. The July 31 performance in Greenwood Village, Colorado, is canceled, per AXS .

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Southern California's Ohana Festival, set to take place Sept. 27-28, confirmed on social media that Young and Crazy Horse will no longer be headlining.

The Bourbon & Beyond Festival in Louisville, Kentucky, also shared on Instagram that it's seeking a new headliner.

No information is available on their Hollywood Bowl date on Sept. 29, though the event page has been taken down on the venue's website.

The Love Earth Tour, initially announced as a 16-show jaunt and launched April 25 in San Diego, California, "has been a great experience for us so far," Young and the band wrote. "Great audience and music. We have had a blast!"

Before hitting the road, Young, 78, and Crazy Horse released a nine-track record in April.

In late May, a month into the tour, they announced a slew of shows were postponed "due to illness."

Why some major artists are suddenly canceling shows, and in some cases entire tours

A series of tour cancellations and changes by big-name artists has sparked questions about whether the post-pandemic live music boom could be cooling, as consumer spending fatigue meets elevated ticket prices.

On Friday, Jennifer Lopez announced she was canceling her 2024 tour , citing a desire to spend more time with her family. Meanwhile, the Black Keys announced they were abandoning a stadium tour in favor of a series of shows at smaller venues.

Both tours had recently become the subject of social media fodder, namely screenshots showing empty venues at select tour dates. (NBC News could could not directly verify their authenticity.)

Indeed, some of the evidence of a slowdown is anecdotal. SeatGeek said in an email that the average resale ticket price to attend a summer concert is down to $213 from $257 around this time last year. The company suggested some of the decline could be attributed to the absence of megatours on par with Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” and Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” outings last year.

For artists whose popularity has crescendoed, there appears to be plenty of demand — and high prices. The average resale price for Olivia Rodrigo’s “Guts” tour is $571, and the next-highest is $409 to see Morgan Wallen, according to SeatGeek data first reported by Axios .

Many of those tours are being sold through Ticketmaster and its parent Live Nation. And prior to facing landmark accusations that it is a monopoly , a claim it denies, Live Nation reported its biggest first quarter ever, with $3.8 billion in revenues. Its concerts business alone was up 26% to $2.9 billion, while “estimated fans” globally were up more than 20%, and up 42% in North America.

Yet official government data points to the makings of a return to a more normal pace for live music event sales after a post-pandemic boom. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported last month that movie and concert admissions prices climbed just 3.4% year over year through April, the lowest reading since 2021 and the second-consecutive month showing a slowdown.

Dave Clark, editor of Ticket News, which tracks the live entertainment industry, said the period of explosive live music growth following pandemic reopenings may in hindsight be seen as an aberration: People were simply more eager — and more financially able — to go to as many shows as they could after months cooped up indoors.

This year, Clark said, a reckoning may be emerging.

“The days where there was enough demand to sell out arenas at top dollar just isn’t there in this live events economy — outside of people like Taylor Swift who can sell whatever they want wherever they want,” he said.

At a time when many consumers are struggling to pay for basic necessities, he said, “people are seeing some of the prices they’re asking and just saying, ‘Hard pass.’”

Another factor may be a supply issue, Clark added: too many acts trying to tour at once, or too many times. In the pre-streaming era, bands would go on tour as a way of marketing an album. These days, he said, it’s reversed, since the returns on recorded music have shrunk dramatically.

“Now they’re making records to sell the tour,” he said. “That paradigm has a lot to do with it. It’s just a very overloaded market.”

The Black Keys did just release a new album, and its debut single hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart in March.

Still, the rock duo announced it would cancel and reschedule its summer touring plans, switching from arenas to other venues that provide a more “intimate experience,” according to the band. The new dates have not yet been announced.

The Black Keys aren’t the only group that may be falling victim to costly concert fatigue.

Pop-rock band 311 announced it had canceled upcoming European tour dates due to the “rising costs of touring overseas,” which made completing certain portions of the tour “unfeasible.”

Other stars including Pink and Justin Timberlake have also recently canceled specific show dates, while the Jonas Brothers recently postponed their upcoming European tour , though none officially cited financial concerns as reasons for doing so.

“I think with all that competition for fan dollars, it was obviously natural that some artists were going to lose,” said Bill Werde, director of the Syracuse University Bandier Program for Recording and Entertainment Industries.

There are still plenty of large-scale tours planned for this summer that, so far, appear to be unaffected by flagging demand. Hootie & the Blowfish have 48 dates booked this year, while Dave Matthews Band is slated for 34. Other top acts hitting the road include Maroon 5, Zac Brown Band, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kenny Chesney and Chris Stapleton.

But experts say recent economic trends in the live-music industry, especially the type of consolidation the Justice Department is now targeting, have translated into fewer smaller-sized venues.

That’s made it more difficult for a given tour date to make financial sense for the artist, venue and promoter.

“Some shows, they can’t afford to drop prices; they can’t afford to wait to try to sell out the rest of the building,” Clark said.

If there is uncertainty about all stakeholders being able to at least break even, he said, the show might get canceled.

Such realities have collided with a more circumspect concertgoer. Brittney D’Mello, a 23-year-old K-pop fan from New Jersey who works in corporate marketing, posted to X about her frustrations with the current touring landscape.

“The tickets are too expensive,” D’Mello said. “There’s only a SMALL amount of people (10%) that will spend $500+ on vip/floor/premium,” she said. “The rest of us have budgets and won’t spend $100 on nosebleeds,” she said, referring to seats that are typically the farthest away from the stage.

“Everyone is touring this year … and we only have money for 2-3 concerts MAX,” she added.

In a follow-up interview with NBC News, D’Mello said she simply decided to cap her concert budget.

“I will only go see two artists that are my tried-and-true favorite artists,” she said. “But I won’t be casually going to concerts anymore. And after going to concerts twice, I think that’s where I stop.”

Rob Wile is a breaking business news reporter for NBC News Digital.

Dania Kalaji is a news associate for NBC News.

Country icon cancels Outlaw Music Festival tour appearances

• Updated: Jun. 24, 2024, 10:03 a.m. |
• Published: Jun. 24, 2024, 9:30 a.m.

Country music legend Willie Nelson was forced to miss the opening shows of the 2024 Outlaw Music Festival, which began Friday in Georgia, due to "not feeling well," he announced on X. Nelson, 91, is expected to rejoin the festival tour this week. (Photo by Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP, File) AP

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Country music legend Willie Nelson missed the opening shows of the 2024 Outlaw Music Festival , which began Friday in Georgia, due to “not feeling well,” he announced on social media.

Nelson, 91, did not perform at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, Georgia, on Friday, and was also forced to miss shows on Saturday at PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Sunday at Coastal Credit Union Music Park in Raleigh, North Carolina.

“We regret to inform you that Willie Nelson is not feeling well and, per doctor’s orders, has been advised to rest for the next four days,” read a statement posted on Nelson’s X Friday. “He is expected to make a full recovery and join the Outlaw Music Festival tour next week.”

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After missing the first three shows of the 2024 Outlaw Music Festival, a representative for Nelson shared a promising update on his health and return to the tour.

“Willie will be fine,” Nelson’s representative told Today.com . “I live in Los Angeles and will fly next week to see the performances on the east coast. I can’t wait.”

The Outlaw Music Festival continues Wednesday at Veteran United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, Virginia; Friday at Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater in Syracuse, New York; Saturday at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York; and Sunday at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey.

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In addition to Nelson, this year’s Outlaw Music Festival lineup is headlined by Bob Dylan, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, and Celisse. Nelson’s son, Lukas, and the Nelson Family Band also performed in Willie’s absence.

The 2024 Outlaw Music Festival was announced in February and includes tour stops across the U.S., including Cleveland, through September. The festival will hold its Cleveland show at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, on Sept. 12.

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Country music legend Willie Nelson cancels tour performances

By Elias Lopez

June 26, 2024 / 6:30 PM EDT / CBS News

Country music icon Willie Nelson announced Wednesday that he will not be performing at a scheduled tour stop in Virginia Beach, according to a message posted  on the singer's Facebook page .

The cancellation comes after Nelson, who turned 91 in April, canceled his first scheduled performances in his  Outlaw Music Festival Tour  because of illness last week. 

"We regret to inform you that Willie Nelson is not feeling well and, per doctor's orders, has been advised to rest for the next four days," according to a statement posted on social media June 21. "He is expected to make a quick recovery and join the Outlaw Music Festival tour next week."

The Outlaw Music Festival, founded in part by Nelson, kicked off in Georgia. That was among the performances the singer missed, citing doctor's orders.

On Wednesday, the singer announced the latest cancellation. "Willie Nelson will not be performing at tonight's show in Virginia Beach," the Facebook post says. "We expect Willie to return to the tour shortly." 

The lineup of the Outlaw Music Festival tour includes other big names who were still scheduled to perform Wednesday, including Bob Dylan, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, and Celisse. Nelson's son, Lukas Nelson, and his band composed of other family members will also play their own set, along with some of Nelson's classics, the statement said. 

At 91, Nelson has been busy in recent years releasing new music, touring and collaborating with some of the biggest names in music. He released an album in May called "The Border," had a couple of cameos in Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" country album and, last year, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame , where he performed with Chris Stapleton, Sheryl Crow and Dave Matthews.

"I haven't quit," Nelson told "CBS Mornings" last year . "Maybe I should, but … after every tour. I said, this is it. And then get the urge again to go back." 

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Neil Young And Crazy Horse Canceled ‘Love Earth Tour’ Dates Due To Health Concerns

On April 24, Neil Young And Crazy Horse kicked off their Love Earth Tour in San Diego, California . One month later, Chicago, Austin, and Dallas concerts were postponed “due to illness,” as announced on Young’s official website at the time.

Unfortunately, déjà vu struck on Wednesday night, June 26.

“The Love Earth Tour has been a great experience for us so far,” a statement on Young’s website reads. “GREAT AUDIENCES AND MUSIC. WE HAVE HAD A BLAST! When a couple of us got sick after Detroit’s Pine Knob, we had to stop. We are still not fully recovered, so sadly our great tour will have a big unplanned break.”

The statement continues, “We will try to play some of the dates we miss as time passes when we are ready to rock again! We know many of you made travel plans, and we apologize for the inconvenience. Thanks for your understanding and patience. Health is #1. We want to stay and do more shows and more albums for you….and for us. With love and thanks to all of you from Crazy Horse….. Neil, Micah, Ralph, and Billy. Love Earth.”

Neil Young And Crazy Horse’s aforementioned Pine Knob show in Clarkston, Michigan occurred on May 22.

According to Ticketmaster , Neil Young And Crazy Horse’s canceled Love Earth Tour dates are Bend, Oregon (July 25), George, Washington (July 26), and West Valley City, Utah (July 29). Their Ohana Festival 2024 (September 27-28) appearance and Hollywood Bowl (September 29) show does not have a “canceled” delineation as of this writing.

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Kem Tour Dates 2024

• Jun 29, 2024 - Dec 28, 2024

R&B singer-songwriter Kem has announced he'll be joining forces with Ledisi for a massive co-headlining tour across America taking place in 2023. Their Soul II Soul Tour kicks off February 3rd in Columbia and continues into May visiting cities like Atlanta, Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlantic City, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Grand Rapids, Milwaukee, Charlotte and Washington, DC. Joining the tour in support will be special guest Musiq Soulchild .

Kem will continue supporting his sixth studio album 'Love Always Wins' released on August 28th, 2020 via Motown Records. The new album reached #15 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop chart and features guest appearance by Brian Culbertson , Toni Braxton and Erica Campbell . Two years later, the singer-songwriter teamed up with Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds for their Full Circle Tour with support from Sherri Shepherd . Back in 2015, his Promise to Love Tour was joined by Tamar Braxton .

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About kem tour albums.

Kem appeared on the R&b / Soul scene with the appearance of the album 'Kemistry' published on January 23, 2003. The song 'Matter Of Time' was instantly a hit and made Kem one of the newest emerging acts at that moment. Later on, Kem came out with the hugely beloved album 'Album II' which contains some of the most famous songs from the Kem catalog. 'Album II' includes the song 'Find Your Way (Back in My Life)' which has proven to be the most well-known for followers to hear during the live events. Apart from 'Find Your Way (Back in My Life)' , a host of other tracks from 'Album II' have also become recognized as a result. A few of Kem's most beloved tour albums and songs are seen below. After 13 years since releasing 'Kemistry' and having a true impact in the business, music lovers still head to watch Kem in person to perform songs from the complete discography.

Kem Tour Albums and Songs

Kem: Album II

• Find Your Way (Back ...
• I Can't Stop Loving You
• Without You
• Set You Free
• I'm In Love
• You Might Win
• I Get Lifted

Kem: Kemistry

• Matter Of Time
• I'm Missin' Your Love
• Love Calls (Main)
• Cherish This Moment
• This Place (Church o...

Kem: Intimacy

• When I'm Loving You
• Can You Feel It
• Love Never Fails
• Share My Life
• Human Touch
• If It's Love
• Why Would You Stay
• A Mother's Love
• You're On My Mind
• Golden Days

Kem: Kem Album II

• Find Your Way

Kem: Promise To Love

• Saving My Love For You
• Promise To Love
• Beautiful World
• Do What You Gotta Do
• Say Something Real
• My Favorite Thing
• The Soft Side of Love
• Pray For Me

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Neil Young and Crazy Horse cancel Ottawa Bluesfest appearance as illness sidelines tour

Ottawa Bluesfest has announced one of its headliners has had to cancel because of illness.

Neil Young and Crazy Horse were to be the headline act on July 11 at the Ottawa festival, but the group has cancelled upcoming tour dates.

"When a couple of us got sick after Detroit's Pine Knob, we had to stop. We are still not fully recovered, so sadly our great tour will have a big unplanned break," the group said on its website Wednesday. "We know many of you made travel plans and we apologize for the inconvenience."

Bluesfest said on social media that The Offspring will now headline the RBC Stage with supporting acts Silverstein and Cancer Bats.

"All ticket purchasers holding a single day ticket for July 11 or Pick 3 pass including July 11 will receive further details as soon as possible. Please watch your email for further information!" Bluesfest said.

Single-day ticketholders for July 11 are eligible for a refund.

"If you hold a single-day ticket for July 11 (including GA, VIP, Platinum, Parking Pass, and Coors Light Party Central) you are eligible for a refund if you choose. Any other ticket types in your order are not eligible for a refund," an email to ticketholders said.

"Note that ticket exchanges, upgrades, or partial refunds for your July 11th day tickets are unavailable. If no action is taken by July 2nd at 11:59 p.m., your July 11th single-day ticket(s) will remain valid, and will not be considered for a refund past this date."

The link to receive the refund was included in the email that was sent out Wednesday evening.

Bluesfest is celebrating its 30th year. Other headliners this year include Nickelback, Maroon 5, 50 Cent, Mötley Crüe, Mother Mother, Zac Brown Band, Tyler Childers, and Nas. This year, the festival added an extra day for acts Jelly Roll and Shaboozey.

The festival will run from July 4 to 14.

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Taylor Swift Eras tour: Dublin setlist and everything you need to know

How long is the concert? What are the surprise songs? Is that Paul McCartney and Travis Kelce in VIP? All your Eras tour questions, answered

Forget the Euros, Glastonbury or Wimbledon. The hottest tickets in Britain this summer are for one show only: Taylor Swift’s Eras tour , which has now finished its run in Edinburgh, Liverpool, Cardiff and London – until August, that is, when the singer will return to cover Wembley Stadium in another five-nights worth of sequins, friendship bracelets and VIP guests.

What time do gates open? 

• Secret songs

How long is the concert?

Of course, actually getting tickets for the biggest tour in a generation – my colleague, Neil McCormick , wrote in his recent definitive review that the Eras tour is “worthy of six stars” and more akin to a religious ritual than a pop concert – is only half of the battle. You might have beaten the Ticketmaster queue and planned an outfit, but are you ready for a three-hour extravaganza packed with secret clues and rituals?

Eras tour UK dates

Swift is playing eight more dates in the UK and Ireland: 

• June 28-30: Dublin, Aviva Stadium
• August 15-20: London, Wembley Stadium

Here’s your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about the UK leg of the Eras tour – past, present and future – from timings, support acts and the 46-strong setlist to potential secret songs and special guests.

Fans with early entry should be able to enter Wembley from 4pm, with general ticket holders permitted from 4.30pm. 

Swift’s main performance will begin between 7pm and 7.20pm (with the primary support act, Paramore, taking to the stage around 6pm, and the earlier opener expected around 4.30-5pm).

Which songs are on the setlist?

In order, the full setlist is as follows: 

From Lover:

• Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince
• Cruel Summer
• You Need to Calm Down

From Fearless:

• You Belong With Me
• We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
• I Knew You Were Trouble
• All Too Well (10 minute version)

From Speak Now:

From Reputation:

• …Ready For It?
• Don’t Blame Me
• Look What You Made Me Do

From Folklore/Evermore:

• Champagne Problems
• Illicit Affairs
• My Tears Ricochet
• Blank Space
• Shake It Off
• Wildest Dreams

From The Tortured Poets Department:

• But Daddy I Love Him
• So High School
• Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?
• The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived
• I Can Do It With A Broken Heart

Surprise song section (see below)

From Midnights:

• Lavender Haze
• Midnight Rain
• Vigilante Shit

The majority of the Eras setlist hasn’t changed since Swift kicked off the tour in Arizona last March – it still opens with Lover and ends with Midnights, spanning 46 songs and 10 albums (her poor Debut still doesn’t get a look in). But the arrival of The Tortured Poets Department back in April resulted in a predictable switch-up, with certain songs taken off the setlist (The Archer, Long Live, The 1, The Last Great American Dynasty, ’Tis the Damn Season and Tolerate It) to make room for seven from the new album. 

Fans disappointed at the changes can always hold out hope that one will appear as a secret song during the acoustic set – which immediately follows The Tortured Poets Department’s section.

The secret songs played so far – and what could be next

The secret song (or acoustic) section of the show is easily the most anticipated by fans. Every night is different – although Swift has abandoned her rule from the US leg that secret songs can only be played once, unless a mistake was made – with Swift having 11 albums of material to choose from. 

Swift has swapped performing two full secret songs for ‘mashups’ including, usually, two or three tracks. Here is the full list of secret songs from each UK show so far, and which could be next.

Edinburgh night one:

• Would’ve Could’ve, Should’ve/I Know Places
• ‘Tis the Damn Season/Daylight

Edinburgh night two:

• The Bolter/Getaway Car
• All of the Girls You’ve Loved Before/Crazier

Edinburgh night three:

• It’s Nice to Have a Friend/Dorothea
• Haunted/Exile

Liverpool night one:

• I Can See You/Mine
• Cornelia Street/Maroon

Liverpool night two: 

• This Is What You Came For/Gold Rush
• The Great War/You’re Losing Me

Liverpool night three:

• Carolina/No Body, No Crime
• The Manuscript/Red
• I Forgot That You Existed/This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things
• I Hate It Here/The Lakes

London night one:

• Hits Different/Death By A Thousand Cuts
• The Black Dog/Come Back Be Here/Maroon

London night two:

• thanK you aIMee/Mean
• Castles Crumbling (with Hayley Williams)

London night three:

• Us (with Gracie Abrams)
• Out of the Woods/Is It Over Now?/Clean

Our predictions:

British fans will be delighted that London Boy and So Long, London live to see another day as potential surprise songs; surely, the first will be turned into a shorter mash-up (I can’t see her playing it in full, what with it being a love letter to her ex boyfriend - awkward) and the latter played on the final night at Wembley on August 20. There’s a few collaborations with British artists that haven’t been played yet, either: I Don’t Wanna Live Forever (featuring One Direction’s Zayn Malik), Everything Has Changed (Ed Sheeran) or Florida!!! (Florence Welch), so they’re looking likely.

Taylor Swift’s set lasts for three hours and 15 minutes: up there with career-spanning performances from Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney and The Cure. 

The main show begins with the appearance of a ticking clock on stage, which counts down from a total of two minutes while songs from Lady Gaga (Applause) and Lesley Gore (You Don’t Own Me) play in the background. 

Once the countdown reaches zero, dancers brandishing ginormous, pastel-hued flags walk out on stage to a backing track listing her various albums (the crowd’s biggest scream being reserved for when it says “My name is Taylor, and I was born in 1989!”). Then, the fabric flags fall to the floor, lifts and reveals Swift beneath, in the centre, ready to be hoisted up on a rising stage block to sing a short version of opener Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince (from Lover) before going straight into her biggest streaming hit, Cruel Summer.

Swift takes no substantial breaks during the three-hour plus set – aside from various outfit or stage changes in between Eras – but there are fleeting moments you can rest, including after the Speak Now section (which is a mere single song, Enchanted) which has a slightly longer interval before Swift begins to perform songs from Red. Don’t forget, either, to put on the special wristband you’re handed on entry – it flashes different colours throughout the set and can often signal surprise songs or special moments.

Prepare your friendship bracelets

Whether you’re a bona fide Swiftie or the parent or guardian of one, I guarantee you will have heard of friendship bracelets. Inspired by a lyric from Midnights’ You’re On Your Own, Kid (“So make the friendship bracelets / Take the moment and taste it”), Swift’s fans wear armfuls of homemade, largely plastic bracelets featuring beads that spell out song names or inside jokes. 

Then, once at the show, the fans “trade” bracelets with each other to make new friends. The internet is full of tutorials on how to make them, but if your show is drawing closer and you’re yet to make any, Amazon Prime is your best bet.

What to pack?

Despite what Gen Zs on TikTok may suggest, the Eras tour is just a concert. Thus, it doesn’t necessitate buying fancy new cameras, iPhones, earplugs or battery packs – but you would be wise to pack a jumper (it gets cold – and the ones for sale on the official merchandise will set you back around £60); those friendship bracelets, as well, of course, as your ticket. 

The tour is completely sold-out for all dates, but it is worth keeping an eye on your emails as Ticketmaster are reportedly sending out last-minute purchase codes ahead of each date. 

What to wear?

Sequins, glitter, cowboy hats – anything goes, as long as you go for it. Find the link to our all-ages guide on what to wear to Swift’s Era’s tour below. 

Learn the fan lyrics 

If you’re lucky enough to have tickets to the Eras tour, learning 11 albums worth of songs – plus the Vault tracks from her ‘Taylor’s Version’ rerecords – might seem like an impossible task. Unluckily, it’s not just Swift’s 274 official singles (46 of which make up the setlist) that you need to know, because the crowd adds special lines to multiple songs. 

During Delicate, from Reputation, fans yell the chant “One, two, three, let’s go b—h!” after she sings “We can’t make any promises, now can we, babe?” Chart-topping revenge anthem Bad Blood, meanwhile, taken from 2014’s 1989, sees fans screech the end of the line “You forgive / You forget / But you never let it go”. Swift’s knowing winks during the songs indicate she knows exactly what the crowd is gearing up for.

Who are the support acts?

US pop-rock band Paramore are the primary support act for all UK Eras shows, and typically begin their 45-minute set at 6pm. There were extra support acts for the first three shows at Wembley Stadium (Mette, Griff and Benson Boone), but ones for the August dates have yet to be announced.

Standout moments so far – concert by concert

The Eras tour is a tightly-run ship revolving around immaculate choreography, a watertight setlist and a performer renowned for her professionalism, but that doesn’t mean every single night is the same. The weather can be temperamental, Swift could bring out a special guest, or you might just spot your favourite A-lister lurking within the crowd (or, more likely, the coveted VIP tent in front of the sound desk). And of course, there’s the secret song section, for which we’ve dedicated a separate section above this one.

Edinburgh: Night One

Fans present at the opening show in Edinburgh were quick to record the moment Swift had to take a break from performing Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve on acoustic guitar – as part of the secret songs set – because of a pesky hand-cramp. As Swift put it: “My hand has frozen in a weird way. This has never happened before!” 

Videos of her shivering on stage suggest the reliably-volatile Scottish weather was to blame. Another highlight came courtesy of her backing dancer Kam, recently in the news for his decision to buy a kilt (after worrying it was cultural appropriation), who contributes a city-specific line to We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together – Edinburgh’s first one being “Ya wee raj”. Think of it as Taylor does Trainspotting.

'The wildest way to welcome a lass' 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 An incredible start to Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour #EdinburghTSTheEraTour Photo Credit: TAS Rights Management pic.twitter.com/mC8A6VCpr2 — Scottish Gas Murrayfield (@MurrayfieldStad) June 8, 2024

Edinburgh: Night Two

Proving that the secret song section is truly what gets the crowd (and internet) talking, Swift’s decision to perform Crazier, a track taken from 2009’s Hannah Montana: The Movie – that she has never played live before – had Swifties around the globe hyperventilating, not least because its inclusion suggested it will appear on the rerecording of her debut album.

Elsewhere, fans of Amazon Prime Video’s hit Outlander would have been wise to peer towards the VIP tent, where the show’s cast – including Sam Heughan – were busy dancing the night away.

Edinburgh: Night Three

Scottish singer Nina Nesbitt, who watched the third show from the VIP tent, shared a moving message on Instagram about her long-term love for Swift. The 29-year-old, who hails from West Lothian, wrote: “It was so special to hear the songs that made me want to pick up a guitar back in the place I’m from”. 

Swift’s influence was also keenly felt during her surprise performance of Exile, in which the crowd – all 73,000 of them – dutifully sang Bon Iver’s parts of the song; you can see her joy in videos from the performance in which she’s grinning, in disbelief, that this many people know her music this inside-out.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift)

Liverpool: Night One

You’ll be surprised to learn that Liverpool’s biggest Swiftie is not, in fact, a random teenage girl singing along to Fearless in her bedroom. Jurgen Klopp, the former Reds manager, who has spoken of his love for Swift’s music before, showed up on the first night at Anfield (wearing pink heart-shaped sunglasses, no less) to show his support. Elsewhere, Swift performed I Can See You, a Vault track from Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), as the first secret song - fitting given it was filmed in the city last year. No appearance from Sir Paul McCartney - also an avid Swiftie - but there’s two nights left…

Klopp wearing pink Taylor Swift heart glasses, what a man 🥰🥰🥰🥰 pic.twitter.com/9kh7YVitjx — Karen (@Karen31_x) June 13, 2024

Swift used her 100th Eras Tour show to confirm that the tour will end this year, ending speculation that more dates would be added. “The celebration of the 100th show for me means this is the very first time I’ve acknowledged to myself and admitted that this tour is going to end in December. Like, that’s it,” she told the rain-sodden crowd at Anfield. “I think that this tour has really become my entire life,” she said during her intro to All Too Wel. “It’s taken over everything. I think I once had hobbies, but I don’t know what they were anymore.

“All I do when I’m not on stage is sit at home and try to think of clever acoustic song mash-ups and think about what you might want to hear.”

Liverpool: Night Two

Stood just a few heads back from where Swift was seated for the surprise songs set, nothing could have prepared me for the first track: This Is What You Came For, the 2016 hit originally performed by Calvin Harris and Rihanna – that Swift wrote. It will surely be on Reputation (Taylor’s Version); Harris, Swift’s superstar DJ ex-boyfriend, clearly couldn’t be bothered to deal with the social media attention, because he deleted his account on X after this performance. I’ve seen Swift on multiple tours, in wildly different stages of her career, but seeing her on Eras – so confident and self-assured – is a privilege. 

British rising star Griff, who will open for Swift on the second night at Wembley, was also present - warning that “if I don’t have a voice next week at Wembley it’s because I lost it at Eras a week early.” 

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Griff (@wiffygriffy)

Liverpool: Night Three

A highlight of the Red set is always We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, when Swift’s dancer Kem tries out his best local slang. The third night in Scouseland saw him listen to the TikTok advice and yell “Jog on lad,” much to the delight of the crowd. The Red trend continued through to the surprise songs, when Swift performed the title track from that album – an ode to love, but for one night only, Liverpool FC. Or, of course, the Kansas City Chiefs.

A special mention goes to the Swifties who dedicated a selection of friendship bracelets to victims of the Hillsborough disaster.

Bracelets laid by Taylor Swift fans on the Hillsborough Memorial at Anfield today pic.twitter.com/RsDNCDTy8L — Iain Watts (@iainwattsphoto) June 15, 2024

Swift had obviously been doing her homework before heading to the Welsh capital’s Principality Stadium, as she uttered a number of Welsh phrases throughout the gig, from “Shwmae Cardiff” (Hello Cardiff) to “Croeso I daith Eras” (Welcome to the Eras tour) and “Un, dau, tri, pedwar” (1, 2, 3, 4). Fan favourite dancer Kam, meanwhile, went for “ych a fi!” (gross) during We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together. As the only indoor/closed-roof concert of the UK leg of Eras, meanwhile, some fans in Cardiff were left disappointed there was no firework display during Karma, the closing song.

London: Night One

The first night in the capital was always going to be starry, and Wembley certainly didn’t disappoint. Swift’s boyfriend, the NFL star Travis Kelce, showed up with his brother Jason, along with supermodel Cara Delevingne, fashion designer Stella McCartney, actresses Rosamund Pike, Salma Hayek and Nicola Coughlan and even Labour leader Keir Starmer (with his wife, Victoria). Meanwhile, the Prince of Wales opted to celebrate his 42nd birthday at the show , watching from a private box with his children. 

'Swift' campaign pitstop. pic.twitter.com/VdSo7Pb0i5 — Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) June 21, 2024

As always, the surprise songs segment proved a winner, as Swift launched into The Black Dog, for the first time ever, which was inspired by her past visits to an unassuming boozer in Vauxhall. Swift has always had a special relationship with London, having lived here for a time when she was dating British actor Joe Alwyn, meaning her first night at Wembley (she has played at the stadium before, as part of 2018’s Reputation tour) was always going to be special. Little wonder she called it “the most exhilarating city in the world”! She even got the weather to bend to her every whim, with the day’s rare sun giving way to rain during Midnight Rain.

Happy Bday M8! London shows are off to a splendid start 🇬🇧🇺🇸🤝 @KensingtonRoyal pic.twitter.com/VlD6V0PiEL — Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) June 22, 2024

London: Night Two

The second night at Wembley took a look at Friday’s guestlist and said oh no, you’re not getting away with that. Two future Kings and a (potential) future Prime Minister had nothing on the second night’s VIP guests: Tom Cruise, Greta Gerwig, Liam Hemsworth, Rachel Zegler, Jamie Dornan, Hugh Grant (eating a bag of carrots in the VIP tent, no less), Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Emily Maitlis, Beth Mead and, again, Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce (seemingly with his full family in tow). 

Tom Cruise at Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour' in London. pic.twitter.com/IM5zuFRtzh — Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) June 22, 2024

The show turned into a “who’s who” of Hollywood, but it was the appearance of Swift’s beloved mother, Andrea - who got choked up by a hero’s welcome from fans - that touched the heartstrings. Eighteen years of guiding her daughter later, and she’s the biggest popstar in the world, her tickets a hotter commodity than gas or oil (*kind of). 

even after all these years, she is so touched by the love of her daughter's fans, and so incredibly proud of taylor's impact. 🥹🫶🏻💜 pic.twitter.com/2fOjuRkaqn — swiftie wins (@swifferwins) June 22, 2024

Also, the secret song choices made this path even more poignant: first up was thanK you aIMee (the capitalised letters spell out Kim, widely thought to be a reference to former nemesis Kim Kardashian) crossed with Mean, Swift’s Grammy-winning country single about classmate jibes and irrelevant haters from Speak Now, where she swapped the lyrics to “Someday I’ll be singing this song at Wembley”. Then came a long-awaited duet with Paramore’s Hayley Williams for Castles Crumbling, also from Speak Now, a sparkling showcase for both women’s talents - and mutual respect and adoration.

London: Night Three

Travis Kelce appearing on stage as one of Swift’s backing performers for I Can Do It With A Broken Heart! The Sir Paul McCartney trading friendship bracelets from the VIP tent, where he was hanging out with daughter Stella! Swift bringing close friend Gracie Abrams out to sing Us, their collaboration from Abrams’s new album . Once again, it was the VIP guests who got the crowd talking: Macca at the top, closely followed by Jon Bon Jovi, Ellie Goulding, Sophie Turner, Cate Blanchett, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Andrew Scott and Piers Morgan. 

Paul McCartney dancing with fans to But Daddy I Love Him 😭😭😭😭 #LondonTSTheErasTour @taylornation13 pic.twitter.com/Dcy6iXEtfV — Zoe 🤍 (@camdenswiftt) June 23, 2024

Swift also made a few pointed comments about the pitfalls of playing live (during the 10 minute-long All Too Well, she stopped for a few seconds, saying “I swallowed a bug, can you sing?”), and the talents of her extensive live band, seemingly in response to disparaging comments made by Dave Grohl in London the day before. At a Foo Fighters gig at the London Stadium, Grohl warned the crowd “Be nice! You don’t want the Swifties after you” before suggesting Swift doesn’t sing live at her live shows. 

Potential special guests

Swift has brought a number of famous guests on stage to sing with her throughout the Eras tour – typically artists with feature credits on her songs. The National’s Aaron Dessner, who produced much of her lockdown albums Folklore and Evermore, appeared in Santa Clara, California, to perform melodic break-up ballad Right Where You Left Me. The National are in Europe throughout the summer for festivals, so he could make a surprise appearance again. 

Then there’s sister-indie trio HAIM, who are personal close friends with Swift and featured on No Body, No Crime. Pictures of them out for a meal in London with Swift (and other famous faces, including Kate Moss, Lena Dunham and Andrew Scott) suggest they could make an appearance.

Other potential secret guests range from Lana Del Rey (who sang on Snow on the Beach, and is in the UK in August for Reading and Leeds festivals), Ed Sheeran (Everything Has Changed), Jack Antonoff (Getaway Car and more) and Zayn Malik (I Don’t Wanna Live Forever). All are probable, since Swift already brought out Paramore’s Hayley Williams for their collaboration, Castles Crumbling, and Gracie Abrams (for Us).

The secrets to look out for – and what they all mean

Ask any Taylor Swift fan what the secret to her colossal success is, and you might be surprised by their answer. Her emotionally vulnerable lyrics and 11 chart-topping studio albums come into play, of course, but it’s her Easter eggs – the secret clues she hides in her songs – that have established her as an unprecedented force in the music industry. And she’s done the same with the Eras concert, filling it with clues, tips and tricks hidden behind certain stages, lyrics or costumes that throw light on her life, her passions and her songs. Here we interpret it all for you. 

The show opens with Lover – to mark Taylor’s creative rebirth …

Released in 2019, Swift’s seventh studio album was meant to get the full bells and whistles treatment: chart-topping singles (Me!, You Need to Calm Down, Lover and The Man) and a sold-out tour (“Lover Fest” was supposed to be a worldwide phenomenon, that included a show at London’s BST Hyde Park). Lover was also intended to mark a creative rebirth for Swift, whose popularity had waned following public spats with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian (that resulted in 2017’s Reputation). 

Instead, Covid arrived, the tour was cancelled, and some of the singles flopped (although the album did feature Cruel Summer, surprisingly now her biggest, most-streamed hit). Swift had multiple reasons to open the Eras tour with the Lover section, and track Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince. The album was her first record to be entirely hers – following her legal battle with former record label Big Red Machine, that has seen her rerecord much of her back catalogue – and it never got its glory days because of the pandemic, so she seems to be picking up where she left off. 

Some fans have even construed the choice to be aimed at former boyfriend Joe Alwyn, who she reportedly broke up with in March 2023 (the same month the Eras tour kicked off in the US), with Swift the all-American golden girl and he, the brooding British actor, the prince who wound up breaking her heart.

… Then the house burns down

For much of the Lover section, Swift performs on stage in front of a huge glass house with rooms nodding at previous music videos or Eras. As the titular track ends and she prepares to move into the Fearless era, the house bursts into fake flames and looks like it is burning down on stage. Could it symbolise the breakdown of her relationship with Alwyn, an end to her romantic side, or a potential hiatus post-Eras tour?

The Fearless dance

Nostalgia forms the heart of the Eras tour. Over two decades, Swift has released 11 studio albums packed with hits – from Love Story to We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together – and made billions of dollars from her music. The tour itself is a celebration of this (as Swift announces at the beginning: “We are about to go on a little adventure together”), as well as her old and new fans. The second part of the show is dedicated to 2008’s country gem Fearless – which won her first Grammy for Album of the Year – and features multiple nods to her younger years and earlier performances, including the jump and spin dance and heart sign she makes with her hands during the title song.

The meaningful outfits 

Colours are important in Taylor Swift’s World, because each album is colour-coded (gold for Fearless, purple for Speak Now, black for Reputation, etc). Those signifiers form the heart of many fans’ chosen outfits for the tour, but also Swift’s own style choices on stage. When she announced 1989 (Taylor’s Version) in Los Angeles on August 9, she swapped her usual outfits for blue variants (1989’s colour) throughout the show. The show’s newest Era, dedicated to 11th album The Tortured Poets Department, sees her wear a toned-down spin on a circus ringmaster outfit for I Can Do It With a Broken Heart (a knowing nod to her 2012 MTV Europe Music Awards outfit) – a song about powering through heartbreak to dazzle fans and critics – while the logo on the t-shirt she wears during 22 (from Red) changes depending on the show.

One particular outfit to keep an eye on is the black and red, snake-emblazoned sequin catsuit she wears during the Reputation era – because it’s the only outfit that hasn’t changed since the beginning of the tour. 

I Can Do It With a Broken Heart – and the Reputation glass boxes

ICDIWABH, mentioned above, is a defiant, gloriously poppy middle finger-up to anyone who thought Swift would buckle under the pressure of heartbreak and fame. “They said, “Babe, you gotta fake it ‘til you make it” and I did,” she sings. “Lights, camera, bitch smile, even when you wanna die”. The staging itself involves a motionless Swift, lying on the ground after performing The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived, being picked up by two grinning circus masters, who strip her dress and replace it with the ringmaster outfit. After flopping and falling around like a ragdoll, Swift suddenly jerks to life and bursts into song – a true professional, at whatever personal cost.

During the Reputation section, meanwhile, and in particular Look What You Made Me Do, Swift performs in front of a collection of glass boxes containing dancers dressed in similar costumes to ones worn throughout her career. The song itself, which was originally aimed at West and Kardashian, is Swift’s way of standing up for herself in front of an industry who expected her to be the meek, good-girl country star, instead of a powerful woman. Taken together, the imagery of both songs (ICDIWABH and LWYMMD) supports this – Swift seeing herself as someone who hasn’t been allowed to grow up, whose entire adolescence (and now, adulthood) was catered to pleasing the public.

Taken from her fourth studio album, 2012’s Red, 22 marked a musical switch for Swift from country to pure pop. During her performance of the song at the Eras tour, she storms down the long stage with her crew of backing dancers to reach one lucky fan at the other end, who is handed the black (personally signed) trilby she wears during the performance (and wore in the original video). 

Fans looking to secure the hat would be best to direct their attention to the Taylor Nation social media accounts – allegedly run by a combination of 13 Management, her mother Andrea and father Scott – who personally choose the recipient. One such lucky fan was the late basketball player’s Kobe Bryant’s young daughter, Bianka, who was handed the hat (and embraced) by Swift in Los Angeles.

The Folklore house

Between the pop-tastic anthems of Red and 1989, Swift brings down the tempo for the Folklore section (twinned with Evermore on the European leg). The album, which she wrote and released during the pandemic, was a critical darling; co-written with and produced by The National’s Aaron Dessner, it marked a switch from pop to a more indie, mature sound. During the set, she performs songs from Folklore and Evermore from atop a grassy woodland cabin (inspired by her 2021 Grammy performance) that is also home to the moss-covered piano where she sits and performs Champagne Problems.

So High School’s ode to Travis Kelce

When Swift began the Eras tour, she was newly single and heartbroken, tearing up on stage while performing for songs she had written in honour of former beau Joe Alwyn. Since then, she’s released The Tortured Poets Department, another break-up album widely interpreted to be about Matty Healy, the 1975 frontman who she dated afterwards. 

But her current boyfriend, the NFL star Travis Kelce, has no reason to fear, because he gets his love story during So High School. Swift only sings part of the song, which is about her falling head over heels for this teenage-kind of love (and includes the line “You know how to ball / I know Aristotle”), but the accompanying dance is the clearest nod to Kelce. She and her backing dancers sit atop makeshift bleachers and “swag surf” – a waving motion typically used at US sporting events, that she was seen doing during a Kansas City Chiefs game earlier this year.

The Bejeweled TikTok dance

It’s easy to attribute the unprecedented success of the Eras tour to the rise of TikTok. The day after the tour began in Arizona in March 2023, I had seen it in its entirety – from my bedroom in London – thanks to people live-streaming from the concert, or uploading multiple videos. Since then, of course, there has been the blockbuster concert film, but the video sharing platform offered the first opportunity for international fans (or those who couldn’t afford tickets) to see the show. 

TikTok even provided Swift with a free choreographer. New Jersey-based creator Mikael Arellano went viral in 2022 with his dance to Bejeweled, the ninth track from Midnights, where he shimmies and shakes his hands and body to the chorus. It racked up billions of views and sure enough, when the Eras tour opened, Swift and her dancers did the same dance. As a way of saying thank you, Arellano was even called up to accept the much-fêted 22 hat in May 2023.

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Neil Young Cancels Crazy Horse Tour Dates Citing Band Illness

"We are still not fully recovered, so sadly our great tour will have a big unplanned break," said Young in an announcement on Wednesday

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Neil Young and Crazy Horse's "Love Earth Tour" has officially been canceled.

On Wednesday, June 26, the 78-year-old musician announced on his website that while the tour "has been a great experience," filled with "great audiences and music," some of the group members have fallen ill.

Young said that a "couple of us got sick" after performing at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Mich., on Wednesday, June 22 . Days after the performance, he and his group postponed two shows in Texas "due to illness."

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"When a couple of us got sick after Detroit’s Pine Knob, we had to stop. We are still not fully recovered, so sadly our great tour will have a big unplanned break," Young explained in his latest update.

The performer noted that the band "will try to play some of the dates we miss as time passes when we are ready to rock again."

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"We know many of you made travel plans and we apologize for the inconvenience," his statement continued. "Thanks for your understanding and patience. Health is # 1. We want to stay and do more shows and more albums for you…. and for for us. With love and thanks to all of you from Crazy Horse….. Neil, Micah, Ralph and Billy Love Earth."

One of the group's upcoming highly anticipated performances was scheduled to take place at the 2024 Ohana Festival .

The festival confirmed in a Facebook statement that the group would no longer be performing at the event, adding, "Please stay tuned for a lineup update coming as soon as possible; in the meantime, we are wishing the band a speedy recovery."

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Young's announcement comes days before he and Crazy Horse are set to release Early Daze , a collection of recordings done by the band in 1969.

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" Early Daze showcases the band's unique style at the end of the 1960s, capturing the essence of their live performances and their contribution to the evolution of rock & roll," Young's website explains. The album will be released on Friday, June 28.

The current Crazy Horse lineup joining Young includes bassist Billy Talbot, drummer Ralph Molina and guitarist Micah Nelson. Talbot and Molina have been with the band since 1968, while Nelson joined last year.

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She’s still Jenny From the Block.

Sunny Hostin weighed in on Jennifer Lopez’s decision to fly coach aboard a commercial airliner made the pop star more relatable after canceling her tour to spend more time with her family.

“I thought it humanized her. We’ve all flown coach. I still fly coach, and she had her bodyguard, and she had her purse with her as well, so she had the whole row in coach,” Hostin told TMZ .

“So she’s still Jenny From the Block. I like that.”

Hostin, 55, however, disagreed that the “Let’s Get Loud” singer opted for a commercial flight to become more relatable.

“I don’t think so,” the morning show co-host shared. “I think she’s Jenny From the Block.”

Lopez, 54, was spotted sitting in coach on a KLM flight from Naples to Paris last weekend ahead of Paris Fashion Week.

The mom of two had been on a  solo Italian vacation  as  divorce rumors  continue to plague her relationship with husband Ben Affleck, who has yet to join his other half abroad.

A source told Page Six exclusively that Lopez flies commercial “often,” and the decision to get on this particular flight is no indication of financial troubles.

“She’s not hurting for money,” the insider added. “She’s had a very successful year.”

The “Selena” star attended the Christian Dior Haute Couture fall/winter 2024-2025 show by herself but appeared in good spirits as she waved to fans and posed for photos with a huge grin on her face.

The Oscar-winning actor, meanwhile, berated paparazzi Sunday night after they blinded him with their bright flashes while he was driving away from his and Lopez’s $60 million marital home , which has been listed for sale.

“Listen, man, you’re going to get me in an accident,” Affleck, 51, can be heard telling one of the cameramen in a video. “Don’t flash your lights as I’m driving down the driveway.”

When one shutterbug continued to snap away despite the “Air” star’s ire, Affleck mentioned his children’s safety.

“Stop, man. It’s dangerous what you guys are doing. Do you understand?” Affleck said. “I can’t see. You’re going to get somebody hurt doing this s–t.

“Jesus Christ, my daughter’s coming down here.”

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