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Kool and the Gang, celebrating their 60th anniversary in 2024, are heading out on a quick 15-concert tour that will take them to venues all over North America from May through October 2024.That includes a stop in both New York and New Jersey for the “Jungle Boogie” legends.On Friday, May 12 they’ll “Get Down On It” at Westbury, NY’s NYCB Theatre.Two months later, Kool and The Gang will celebrate “Ladies Night” at Atlantic City, NJ’s Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on July 21.Best of all, ticket prices to see the Grammy-winning group live are shockingly cheap.At the time of publication, we found some seats going for as low as $30 before fees on Vivid Seats.Now that’s cause for “Celebration.”Want to catch the iconic group live?Here’s everything you need to know about Kool and the Gang’s upcoming 2023-24 tour and more.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuationA complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Anita Baker embarked on a sprawling Farewell Tour all over North America.It seemed like she had officially retired from performing.Thankfully, just four short years later, the eight-time Grammy winner is back on the road for her upcoming 12-concert ‘The Songstress Tour.’This time around, she’ll be hitting Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center on May 10, Long Island, NY’s UBS Arena on May 12 and Atlantic City, NJ’s Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Nov. 24.And if you want to see the “Sweet Love” singer live, you can still scoop up affordable last-minute tickets.How affordable?Well, at the time of publication, we found some tickets going for as low as $33 before fees on Vivid Seats.Now, that’s a bargain.Want to see the timeless, now un-retired “Sweet Love” singer live on tour?Here’s everything you need to know about ‘The Songstress Tour’ and more.A complete (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Tapehead City — noticed that Urban Outfitters had devoted a section to cassettes and their players, he knew that a new generation was getting into the Walkman groove. “The younger kids are getting into cassettes for sure,” Kaplan, 41, told The Post. “Especially with these bigger pop artists like Taylor Swift selling crazy amounts of tapes.

the ’80s were over 30 years ago.Sorry for the reminder.Still, the decade’s lasting impact lives on as evidenced by pop star Rick Springfield’s just-announced ‘I Want My ’80s Tour’ set to take place from July through September this year, which includes a show at Atlantic City’s Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Aug.

Modest Mouse appears to have officially taken on legacy-act status this year, as they prepare to hit the road with Frank Black’s Pixies on a string of dates across the U.S. in August and September, supported by Cat Power across all 19 shows, including a stop at the Stone Pony Summerstage in Asbury Park on Aug. 20, and two consecutive nights at Pier 17 in NYC on Aug.

“Pretty in Pink” and “Sixteen Candles,” Molly Ringwald was the poster girl of ’80s teen cinema.But four decades later, Ringwald, 55, can’t even watch 1985’s “The Breakfast Club” with her own teenage daughter — Adele, 13 — because of its sexist tropes.“She’s very liberal. I mean, I’m very liberal, but she’s another level,” Ringwald told The Guardian.

“Flashdance … What a Feeling” performed by the late Irene Cara.“People would come out of that movie and be leaping and dancing and laughing and, you know, their cares would have been taken away for a couple of hours,” said Durga McBroom, who played Heels, one of Alex’s stripper besties at the fictional Mawby’s Bar. “It’s just a real feel-good movie [that] makes no sense,” she continued.

“This Bird Has Flown,” follows singer Jane Start, a one-hit wonder who found fame in her early 20s but is now forced to play bachelor parties in Las Vegas to make ends meet. There’s a rom-com element, as well, as Jane falls in love with a dashing Brit.

Cheap Trick put out “Dream Police” in 1979 and “I Want You To Want Me” in 1982 but you wouldn’t know because the both tracks are just as vital and urgent as the day they first hit the airwaves.Thankfully, fans can hear the band’s classic tunes live this year when Robin Zander, Rick Nielsen and Tom Petersson tour from April through September.While on the road, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will bring all the hits to both New York and New Jersey.Their first stop will be at Morristown, NJ’s Mayo Performing Arts Center on May 17.Following that gig, the trio hits Westbury, NY’s NYCB Theatre on May 18 and Atlantic City, NJ’s Sound Waves at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on May 20.Finally, they’ll play Waterloo, NY’s The Vine at Del Lago Resort and Casino on May 26.And for some shows, seeing the hitmakers live can be a cheap trick — you can see Cheap Trick (with Rod Stewart!) for just $22 before fees on Vivid Seats.Want to go to a show?Here’s everything you need to know and more.All prices listed above were found at the time of publication and are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Tears For Fears live.If you find yourself in the latter camp, today is your lucky day.The best-selling ’80s synth pop duo is returning to venues all over North America for ‘The Tipping Point Tour Part II’ in support of their 2022 album of the same name from June through August.Over the course of the 22-concert trek, Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith will drop into several New York and New Jersey venues.First up, they’ll kick off their summer journey at Atlantic City’s Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on June 23.After that, the “Head Over Heels” singers will perform at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on June 26, Saratoga Springs, NY’s Saratoga Performing Arts Center on July 2 and Bethel, NY’s Bethel Woods Center For The Arts on July 5.Need tickets today? No need to “Shout.” We’re here to help you out.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, April 7, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.On all dates, Tears For Fears will be joined by special guest opening act Cold War Kids known for their catchy alt-rock hits like “Hang Me Up To Dry,” “First” and “Love Is Mystical.”A complete calendar including all ‘Tipping Point II’ tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.Fans hoping to hear hits from the group’s breakout album “Songs From The Big Chair” will likely walk away from the show of their choosing with a big smile on their

was sold at auction for $15,300.It was famously struck by an upside-down Tina Turner — who used her feet to bang it — when she was a guest video jockey on the network in 1986.The Paiste steel-hammered lot has the iconic MTV logo emblazoned on its front.It is believed to be one of two gongs made for the 24-hour cable channel, the first solely dedicated to music when it launched in the Big Apple in 1981.The iconic piece of MTV history was sold by Bonhams, a privately owned international auction house, as part of its online music auction, which ended Friday afternoon. Among the other memorabilia included in the sale was a black Texas Hatters Hi-Roller hat worn by Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman Ronnie Van Zant in 1976, the year before he, two bandmates, a road manager and two pilots tragically died in a plane crash in Mississippi.

Sting is on the road.The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has 11 shows all over North America from April through September this year.On the first leg of the run, the “Fields Of Gold” singer will perform six shows at Las Vegas’ Caesars Palace.Months later, he’ll wrap up his quick jaunt in the northeast at Atlantic City’s Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Sept. 3.Most importantly, reasonably-priced tickets are available.At the time of publication, we found some seats going for as low as $63 before fees on Vivid Seats.Will the former Police frontman play hits like “Roxanne,” “Don’t Stand So Close To Me” and “Every Breath You Take” at the show of your choosing?We can’t say for certain but we do know the best way to find out is live.Now here’s everything you need to know about Sting’s brief 2023 U.S.

Diana Ross is taking off an eight-show ‘Music Legacy Tour’ from May 5 through July 1.“I’m coming home to the US to sing hit after hit from my solo career and my time with The Supremes,” Ross shared on Instagram.

Heart makes perfect singalong music.From the powerful “Barracuda” to the emotional “Alone” to the sensual “Magic Man,” Nancy and Anna Wilson delivered hits that aren’t just for headphones.No, Heart’s music is meant to be belted loudly in cars and at concerts.This summer, you can do just that.Starting June 9, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Nancy Wilson will play six huge shows all over North America performing Heart hits you know and love as well as a handful of classic rock covers.Along the way, she’s coming to the northeast.On June 16, Wilson is dropping into Atlantic City’s Sound Waves at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.Two days later, Wilson will land at Bethlehem, PA’s Wind Creek Event Center.Want to hear “Crazy On You,” “Even It Up,” “These Dreams” and more live?Here’s everything you need to know about how to make that happen.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and show start times can be found below.More of an Ann Wilson fan? She’s also performing this year. You can find her 2023 tour calendar here.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Jeff Goldblum may be coming to a city near you soon.The beloved character actor is taking off on a four-show tour that will send him all over North America from March through July.And one of those shows is in the Big Apple.On March 28, “The Fly” actor will buzz into New York City’s Town Hall for one night only.At all shows, Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra will perform tracks from the actor’s latest jazz record “Plays Well With Others.”They’ll be joined by special guest vocalist Mattiel Brown at the Town Hall gig.Need last-minute tickets?You can still grab them for reasonable prices.In fact, some are going for as low as $26 before fees on Vivid Seats for the Los Angeles concert.Now that’s a great price to see the man from “Independence Day,” “Thor: Ragnarok” and “Grand Budapest Hotel” live.Want to go?Here’s everything you need to know about Goldblum’s tour.All prices are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available for each show can be found below.Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Foreigner is staging their ‘Historic Farewell Tour’ with Loverboy from March 24 all the way to Sept. 30.66 more shows and then the “I Want To Know What Love Is” hot blooded classic rockers are hanging it up for good.Before they’re gone though, fans will have the opportunity to catch Mick Jones and co. live in NY (where they got their start!) and NJ.On July 28, Foreigner will swoop into Darien Center, NY’s Darien Lake Amphitheater.After that, they’ll bring “Cold As Ice” and all their other massive hits to Saratoga Springs, NY’s Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Aug.

‘Bad All Over The World – 50 Years Of Rock Tour’ is decidedly the latter.“From (our) very first show, we’ve stayed true to ourselves and the music we love,” Thorogood said on Instagram. “We’ve decided to celebrate our first half-century by throwing the biggest and baddest rock party ever.”Over the course of 37 huge concerts, the legendary classic rockers/bluesmen will take their big and bad rock party to theaters, arenas and amphitheaters all over the U.S.

now is the time to change that.This spring and summer, 38 Special will bring “Hold On Loosely” and all of their other signature hits — “Caught Up In You” anyone? — on their 19-concert tour all over North America.From March 24 through Sept. 14, the classic rock legends will play plazas, state fairs, casinos, wineries, parks and amphitheaters from Texas to Massachusetts.That includes a huge gig at Atlantic City’s Sound Waves at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on June 23.Best of all though, ticket prices are fairly reasonable.At the time of publication, we found some seats going for under $38 before fees on Vivid Seats.Now that’s what we call a true 38 Special.So, if you want to see the group’s brand of southern-fried arena rock live this year, here’s everything you need to know.A complete calendar including tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available for each show can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Kenny Loggins is leaving the “Danger Zone” and heading toward the highway to retirement.The iconic rocker will play just 18 concerts on his upcoming ‘This Is It’ farewell tour and then that’s really it.“I just had my 75th birthday, and I feel like it’s time,” Loggins told the Herald-Tribune.From March 10 through Oct. 29, the “I’m Alright” singer will hit venues all over North America including stops in Jacksonville, FL on March 12, Williamsburg, VA on June 17 and his final gig ever (for now) in Highland, CA on Oct.

Daryl Hall and John Oates are going on tour — just not together.From May 24 through June 9, Daryl Hall and the Daryl’s House Band are taking off on an eight-concert tour that includes stops in Montclair, NJ on May 24, Port Chester, NY on June 7 and Atlantic City, NJ on June 9.His bandmate, John Oates will play five spring shows in California, Nashville and Chicago from April 13 through May 25.At the time of publication, none of Oates’ shows are scheduled to take place in the Northeast.No word on whether either Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will appear at each other’s shows either.With that being said, if you want to see half of Hall and Oates — Hall or Oates — here’s everything you need to know.A complete calendar including all tour dates and venues for Hall’s eight 2023 concerts can be found below.A complete calendar of all John Oates tour dates is listed below.Hall went old school in 2022 and dropped the rare double album.“Before After,” comprised of 30 tracks, features Hall’s signature classic sound — the indefinable center between pop and rock.If you want to hear the double album in its entirety, you can find “Before After” here.Last year, Oates dropped just one song — the sensual single “Pushin’ A Rock” that sounds like it could fit in a playlist next to “She’s Gone,” “Maneater” and “Rich Girl.”In 2023, Oates went a bit more downtempo.

The Cure have announced an official headlining tour in the U.S. and Canada.Midway through the 30-concert ‘Shows Of A Lost World Tour,’ Robert Smith and co.

Peter Gabriel is touring North America.From Sept. 11 through Oct.

back to the jungle.Guns N’ Roses just announced they’re returning to the road this summer for a huge 2023 World Tour that will bring them all over the globe from June through October.Following their dates in Israel and Europe, the second leg of the tour takes Axl Rose, Slash, Duff and the rest of GNR to North America where they’ll play arenas, stadiums and ballparks throughout the U.S. and Canada.That includes two notable stops for New Yorkers — on Aug.

rickrolled. Not technically. Because Rick Astley just recreated the music video for his mega-hit “Never Gonna Give You Up” — 35 years after its release.Now 56, the singer dances against backdrops similar to the original video, including the stage in a church hall, in front of a big, foggy window, and outside in front of several brick structures — but, this time, with some promotional twists.The original video’s female dancers have been swapped out for AAA Insurance agents, wearing their sexy white polo shirts.

most-streamed song on iTunes thanks to its being prominently featured in the first episode of the new “Stranger Things” season.In the show, the track is used to underscore the storyline of Max Mayfield (Sadie Sink) as she struggles to reconcile the complicated death of her brother, Billy, who was possessed by an evil force during Season 3.The ’80s-inspired horror series just dropped it’s highly-anticipated fourth season on Netflix over the holiday weekend.The premiere of Season 4 sees an angsty Max listening to the British musician on her portable cassette player as she avoids her concerned friends and counselors in the halls of Hawkins High School. Following its 1985 debut, “Running Up That Hill” peaked at No.

complete with a music video featuring the entire ensemble of groups on the Mixtape Tour, on Thursday.Donnie Whalberg of New Kids On The Block co-wrote and co-produced the new track, which pays homage to the ’80s when the band was at its prime.The upbeat dance-pop tune serves as an opportunity to re-create the most iconic scenes from a collection of MTV videos, including “Whip It,” “Rebel Yell,” “Addicted to Love,” “Vogue,” “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and more.

divorce from Steven Seagal in 1996, LeBrock decided to leave the industry for the simple life. But she’s now back and starring in the gangster comedy “Tomorrow’s Today.”LeBrock dished about her new film and her “itch” to act again, as well as why she opted to stop working in the late ’90s.“Hollywood wasn’t a place where I wanted to raise my children,” the “Woman in Red” actress recently told Fox News.

during a trainwreck performance in Florida on Sunday, saying she had a “panic attack” on stage and is “horrified” by her antics.The singing sensation, 50, was filmed verbally abusing concertgoers partway through performing her 1987 smash “I Think We’re Alone Now” at a show in Melbourne.“F–k you guys!” the former teen idol was heard yelling at the crowd.

wasn’t alone when she slurred profanities at a group of fans on Saturday. The ’80s singing sensation — now age 50 — was caught on camera verbally abusing concertgoers at her show in Lake Park, Florida.

Partying with everyone from Lady Gaga, Elton John and Daniel Craig to Kim Kardashian, Vladimir Putin and Queen Elizabeth II, Duran Duran holds the anniversary bash to end all anniversary bashes in celebration of 40 years in music.The festivities go down in the video for the band’s latest single, aptly titled “Anniversary.” But if you’re wondering just how they got the queen to do a group selfie at this shindig, well, it’s because they used celebrity lookalikes in the clip, which was released

HBO Max. Growing up in the 1980s, Russo-Young had what felt like a conventional New York City childhood: two parents and a sister growing up in a downtown apartment.The only difference? Russo-Young, now 40, had two moms, Robin Young and Sandy Russo.At the time, “being gay meant that you were not going to have children,” Young says in the film.

he wrote on Facebook.When a follower asked for information, Gallup commented that he was “just fed up of betrayal,” with no further explanation. The Cure, founded in 1978, has not publicly responded to the announcement as of Monday morning.

The official video for “Never Gonna Give You Up,” which was released 34 years ago this week, now has over 1 billion views on YouTube.The song became significantly more popular — and memed — with the rise of “Rickrolling,” an internet prank in which people are fooled into clicking on a hyperlink that leads to the music video.

list of countless reunions, reboots and revivals happening this year. Original cast members who played the Keaton family on the iconic sitcom will join together Nov.

out Friday. As lead singer of Scandal, the Brooklyn native scored ’80s hits “Goodbye to You” and “The Warrior” before finding solo success with 1992’s “Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough,” a top five duet with Don Henley.Now 63, Smyth shares her memories of Eddie Van Halen, the secret to her 23-year marriage to John McEnroe and why Patti Smith haunts her.How you doing?I just found out that Ed Van Halen died, so I feel pretty bummed out right now … In the ’80s, we were good friends.

died this week of throat cancer at 65, a claymation cheeseburger is trending in his honor.Fans on the internet have dug up one of the Van Halen’s most confusing music videos, for the song “Everybody Wants Some!!” — an animated dream sequence that appeared in the 1985 flick “Better Off Dead,” starring John Cusack.