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Make Music Day Celebration in Gulf Shores
FOX10 News - Alabama
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June 17, 2025
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Gulf Shores is excited to join the global Make Music Day Celebration with a free event on Saturday, June 21, at Meyer Park. Make Music Day coincides every year with the summer solstice and brings together people...
Virginia Sisters Reunion concert set for June 21 in Bemidji
The Bemidji Pioneer - Minnesota
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June 17, 2025
BEMIDJI — Channing Lynn Griggs and her twin sister, Jillian, are on a road trip to Bemidji and beyond this week, and their vehicle is packed to the hilt with luggage and musical instruments. That left no room for Jillian’s upright bass. The twins...
Anancy Festival: A Caribbean Cultural Celebration in South Florida
South Florida Caribbean News
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June 17, 2025
Children enjoyed meeting Mrs. Anancy at the annual Anancy Festival. | Photo by RJ Deed PLANTAION – Families across South Florida are invited to close out Caribbean American Heritage Month with an afternoon of storytelling, laughter and cultural...
Rod Stewart Pays High Cost to Rock Glastonbury 2025
Asume Tech
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June 17, 2025
In a shocking twist, Sir Rod Stewart, the legendary musician known for his iconic hits like “Maggie May,” revealed he’s footing the bill to perform at Glastonbury 2025. At 80, Stewart is set to grace the Pyramid Stage once again, a venue he last...
Vybz Kartel, Bounty Killer, Buju Banton & Mavado reunite for DJ Khaled’s ‘Aalam of God’ album
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 18, 2025
DJ Khaled is orchestrating what may be the most powerful dancehall collaboration of the decade. The ‘We The Best’ label boss has brought together four of the genre’s most influential icons—Vybz Kartel, Bounty Killer, Buju Banton, and Mavado—for a...
I've Lived in Florida for 35 Years—These Are My Favorite Affordable Beach Vacations in the Sunshine State
AOL
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Sean Pavone/Getty Images Fort Lauderdale beach at sunset.With a warm climate year-round and 1,350 miles of coastline, Florida has lots of places to enjoy a beach vacation. There are deep shipwrecks, big waves, and surf culture on the Atlantic...
Juneteenth events and celebrations in Southwest Florida
Gulf Coast News - Florida
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June 17, 2025
Juneteenth, observed annually on June 19, is a federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.Southwest Florida is honoring this momentous occasion with a variety of events throughout the week.Not all events planned this...
Rock the South 2025 schedule, tickets, parking, camping: What to know
AL.com - Alabama
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June 17, 2025
Country fans, are you ready for Rock the South 2025? Alabama’s high-profile music festival is just a few days away. If you’ve been procrastinating on plans to attend or simply need a refresher course, we’ve got you covered. Newcomers, here’s what...
‘Edge of Seventeen’ star Stevie Nicks extends solo tour, adds Detroit concert
MLive - Michigan
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June 17, 2025
Stevie Nicks has announced an extension to her 2025 tour. The new dates begin August 8 in New York and are scheduled to bring the multiple Grammy-winner to Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan come September. Reserve tickets via the Stevie...
‘Don’t come to my shows’: Punk band issues concert ban for Trump voters during U.S. tour
SI Live - New York
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June 17, 2025
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus lead singer Ronnie Winter took to social media to tell supporters of President Donald Trump that they're not welcome at the Florida band's concerts.(AP Photo/Gary He) While numerous musical artists have denounced...
Florida luxury real estate brothers hit with new charges in federal sex trafficking case
FOX 35 Orlando - Florida
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MIAMI, Fla. - New accusations against the three brothers accused of orchestrating a decade-long scheme to sex traffic women were revealed this week as authorities look to further cement their case against the high-profile defendants. Real estate...
New Florida, Old Soul: Why Port St. Lucie Should Be Your Next Sunshine State Escape
Go World Travel Magazine - Colorado
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June 17, 2025
Golf, baseball, riverwalks and nature preserves, Port St Lucie has all this and more. Image by Cavan Images from Getty Images via Canva Port St. Lucie is younger than most of the retirees who live there. It was incorporated by a for-profit...
Police recover mandolin stolen from legendary rock band before N.J. concert, cops say
NJ.com - New Jersey
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June 17, 2025
The second of two instruments stolen from legendary rock band Heart before their Atlantic City concert last month has been recovered, police said. The 1966 Gibson EM-50 mandolin was located after Atlantic City Police Detective Zayon Pitts received...
"This line-up represents the present and future of heavy music." Trivium announce Ascend Above The Ashes tour with Jinjer and Heriot in support
Louder
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June 17, 2025
Trivium have announced that they will tour North America later this year with Jinjer and Heriot in support. The Florida quartet's Ascend Above The Ashes tour will kick off at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Halloween, October...
Patriots S Jabrill Peppers sends 4-word message after rap single explodes on TikTok
Sportskeeda
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June 17, 2025
New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers released a single this week, solidifying himself as a rapper. The safety goes by the alter ego "J.Pepp," and dropped his new song called "Point 'Em Out." On Monday, he shared on his Instagram Story that...
The Who Releasing Archival Concert Album ‘Live at The Oval 1971’ a Few Days After Band Kicks Off “The Song Is Over” Farewell Tour
American Songwriter
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June 16, 2025
The Who is digging into its vaults to offer the first official release of a live album record in 1971 at The Oval, a cricket ground located in Kennington, a district in South London. Live at The Oval 1971 will be released on August 22, shortly...
KORN Is Recording Upcoming Album 'All On Tape': 'We're All In The Room, Sweating It Out'
Blabbermouth - California
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June 17, 2025
At this past weekend's Download festival in the United Kingdom, KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer spoke to BBC Radio 1's Rock Show With Daniel P. Carter about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2022's "Requiem"...
Freddie McGregor and Friends show in Florida to mark reggae icon’s birthday
Jamaica Observer
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June 17, 2025
On June 27, Freddie McGregor turns 69 years-old. Two days later, the veteran singer celebrates that milestone with Freddie McGregor and Friends, a show which takes place at Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Boca Raton, Florida. The show has a strong...
Meet DJ Genesis–the beat behind the Florida Panthers
NBC 6 Miami - Florida
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June 17, 2025
Christopher Braithwaite, also known as DJ Genesis, is more than a music man. He sets the tone for the Panthers' game-night experience. “I’ve been doing this for a while now, and it’s been an incredible run,” he said. With nearly two decades of...
The Scoop: Tue. June 17, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
WMNF - Florida
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June 17, 2025
WMNF’s Chris Young reports the Tampa Theatre is highlighting Black filmmakers at its third annual Juneteenth Film Celebration this Thursday. Ana Eskamani speaks at No Kings protest in Orlando Democratic State Representative Ana Eskamani said that...