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Ed Sheeran BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.If you want to talk about a week of milestones and headlines for Ed Sheeran this is it. First up in the news cycle Ed wrapped his record-breaking Mathematics tour grossing an eye-watering 140 million dollars in 2025 alone with total tour earnings closing in on nearly 900 million since 2022—those accolades as reported by Pollstar and Hits Daily Double firmly cementing his place as one of the modern live music juggernauts. Just as the Mathematics tour winds down Ed is gearing up for the next chapter: the global Loop tour supporting his freshly released eighth studio album Play. Australian music outlets are buzzing with the news that Vance Joy will be joining Ed as the main support across his January-to-March 2026 Australia and New Zealand dates. Shows are selling briskly with summer stadiums already moving hundreds of thousands of tickets—Frontier Touring confirms the buzz, and chatter on The Music Network and Hot Tomato has Vance Joy gushing over Ed's inimitable stage presence and songwriting.Meanwhile across the Atlantic, Business Insider details the Loop tour's larger scope: it kicks off December 1 in Paris and stretches through to November 2026 in Tampa, with stopovers at major events like New York and Boston's Jingle Ball alongside acts like Sean Paul and Monsta X. The support bill in North America includes Amble, Sigrid, and even Macklemore—showing the sheer breadth of Ed's musical draw. And tickets for prime Loop dates are a hot commodity, with fans scrambling between Ticketmaster and resale outlets for seats. Album side, Play dropped on September 12, and Sheeran has already teased in interviews with iHeartRadio Canada that another full-length, Rewind, is basically complete and will arrive sometime in the next 18 months. Ed describes Play and Rewind as “twin albums”—one flirts with Indian influences, the other with nostalgia. That same week Sheeran made a notable public appearance for a stripped-down TikTok show at New York's Domino Park, showcasing his new songs in an open-air setting.On the media circuit, a headline moment comes from BBC Radio 2 where Ed revealed he turned down an offer to become the first pop act in space, citing his daughters and personal anxieties about the risks. He quipped that until interplanetary gigs are as casual as flying to France, he's staying earthbound—sheer dad energy, if you ask the tabloids.On the tech and touring front, AV Nation highlighted that Ed's team debuted the brand-new DiGiCo Quantum112 flypack mixer for a recent Tiny Desk and TikTok Live—sheer proof Ed's show is as much about cutting-edge production as chart-topping pop.Across social media, Ed's Instagram and official profiles remain lively, sharing news about the Loop tour, snippets of backstage life, and playful nods to his kids. Ed's refusal to leave planet Earth is getting play on TikTok and Twitter, where fans weighed in as only Ed can provoke—mixing awe at his ambition and warm amusement at his grounded priorities. All signs point to another blockbuster year, one that will fuel both the pop culture zeitgeist and future biographers alike.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Post Malone BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Post Malone just delivered one of his most headline-grabbing weeks yet, cementing his position at the crossroads of music, business, and pop culture. On October 8th Nashville's iconic Lower Broadway was practically shut down as thirty thousand fans poured in to celebrate the grand opening of his new bar and grill, Posty's, according to The Tennessean and multiple news outlets. Not just a figurehead, Post himself performed a marathon, star-studded set with Brooks and Dunn, Lainey Wilson, and Dierks Bentley, belting out classic covers and fan favorites—then blew away the crowd by announcing he'd cover everyone's food and drink for the entire night. Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell and local officials joined the ribbon cutting alongside Post, with fans capturing the event on the bar's official Instagram. Post described Posty's as a place to find friends and fun, signaling a new era for his direct fan engagement.The celebration capped a whirlwind stretch that started with Post wrapping his European arena tour and scoring the top debut on Pollstar's LIVE75 chart, reinforcing his reputation as an international stadium draw. In a viral moment that trended across TikTok and hit Billboard and AOL headlines, Post momentarily reignited memories of his 2022 onstage tumble by taking another misstep off the stage during a show in Arizona, signature Solo cup and all. Videos raced through social media but, as confirmed by his father and Post via Threads, he escaped injury, earning fan praise for bouncing right back into the set.Meanwhile, the business moves and creative expansions keep coming. The opening of Posty's isn't his only high-profile launch—Vault Comics just revealed that Post will headline a major panel at New York Comic Con 2025 for his creator-owned comic Big Rig, with sources like The Popverse confirming his in-person appearance this Friday. The series, which has sold over one hundred thousand copies and already has a movie adaptation in the works, adds another dimension to his post-music empire.Personal life headlines are quieter but still buzzworthy. TMZ reports Post resolved his custody dispute with ex-girlfriend Hee Sung Jamie Park privately, closing a chapter of speculation and setting the stage for what he describes as a steadier phase ahead. Social media continues to dissect his wellness, with fans split on his visible weight loss; Post addressed concerns directly, insisting via Threads that he is healthy, happy, and training for bigger roles, with vocal support from his family.Post also made waves backstage in Nashville, cited as a ‘legend' by fellow artists and trending for his brand resurgence, with BrandVM calling him a comeback icon of 2025. While speculation about more surprise appearances for the comic rollout at NYCC lingers, what's certain is that Post Malone's week wasn't just busy—it was a masterclass in celebrity reinvention, with fans, industry, and the internet all along for the ride.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Ed Sheeran BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Ed Sheeran has had an explosive few days at the intersection of pop culture and music business. According to People magazine and recent coverage by the Hindustan Times and Moneycontrol Ed is in the best shape of his life these days after a yearlong fitness and weight loss journey with the aim of getting six pack abs he's never had he told Andy Cohen on Sirius XM that after shedding fourteen pounds he's pushing as hard in the gym as he does on stage. The week's biggest headline though is the final chapter of Ed's three year global + – = ÷ x tour which he confirmed via Instagram would end in September 2025 in Düsseldorf Germany as reported by XS Noize. The massive run began in 2022 and is now wrapping up with major stadium dates across Europe including Madrid Rome and Stockholm and, notably, new markets in Eastern Europe where last year he sold sixty thousand tickets in Sofia Bulgaria, as discussed by Pollstar, marking a significant industry moment. Ed's now the rare British act matching the commercial weight of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour with MetLife Stadium grossing over eighteen million in two nights and the UK still his biggest market. Business has also been in the news with Ed making the list of top 100 British taxpayers according to AOL sharing financial bracket space with heavyweights like J K Rowling.On the public appearance front, iHeartRadio and Associated Press confirm Ed headlines the 2025 Jingle Ball tour lineup with stops in Los Angeles New York Miami and beyond alongside acts like BigXthaPlug Nelly and Renee Rapp, making Ed's holiday exposure inescapable. The Madison Square Garden show in December will be nationally televised in the US. Social media buzz soared again after Taylor Swift's Hits Radio UK interview where she nearly confirmed Ed will perform at her impending wedding to Travis Kelce scheduled after their August 26 engagement, stating it would be hard to keep Ed off the stage. This has set Swiftie and Sheerio fan circles alight on X and Instagram with viral speculation over what they might sing.Rounding things out Ed has denied rumors of a move to the US, telling The Business Standard that he remains rooted in the UK despite tabloid whispers. Ticket giveaways for his just-announced 2026 show in Philadelphia are keeping fans tuning into radio contests and swarming trusted ticketing platforms. Beyond pure music, Ed is leveraging global partnerships, most recently with Japan's Toei Oedo subway line for a special event and merchandise drop, bubbling up across entertainment news feeds in Asia. There are no indications of any new albums at this moment, but with Ed wrapping a definitive world tour and making headlines from health and business to headline weddings, his late 2025 is more than a victory lap—it is the moment he cements his orbit in both the heart of music and the wider public consciousness.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Post Malone BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Post Malone has had a whirlwind few days filled with headline-making moments and notable business moves that will likely have lasting biographical significance. In a dramatic scene during his recent Big Ass Stadium Tour stop at State Farm Stadium in Glendale Arizona, Post took a misstep while trying to toast a fan, tumbling off the edge of the stage with his signature red Solo cup in hand. Captured on viral TikTok video, the fall came dangerously close to injury, echoing his infamous 2022 mishap in St Louis when he bruised his ribs. Fortunately this time, no major injuries have been reported, and fans have praised his resilience and showmanship, making the moment both a trending social media topic and another testament to his fan-first style according to AOL and Billboard.On the business front, Post Malone continues to command attention. He just wrapped up his European tour, clinching the top debut on Pollstar's LIVE75 chart with box-office numbers from his final ten shows. This marks him as one of the most in-demand live performers on the planet, reaffirming his global star power and potential for future stadium-filling ventures. Entertainment insiders note that following a successful U.S. leg, he'll stay in high demand abroad.Comic book fans are abuzz as Vault Comics announced that Post's creator-owned series Big Rig will be featured at New York Comic Con 2025 with a star-studded panel. While it's still unconfirmed whether Post will attend in person, the excitement over his next move into pop culture storytelling adds fresh dimension to his brand and creative repertoire according to The Popverse.On the personal front, TMZ reports that the tumultuous custody battle between Post and ex-girlfriend Hee Sung Jamie Park has been resolved privately, ending months of speculation and potential legal distraction. This points toward a steadier personal chapter as he continues his business and creative activities.Social media remains fixated on his physical transformation, with Threads and TMZ both highlighting fans' concern over his notable weight loss. Post has publicly responded assuring that he is happy, in good health, and practicing strict diet and exercise following a recent movie role. His father has chimed in via social media, confirming Post's physical and mental well-being, helping to quell rumors and further solidify his candid relationship with his followers.Rounding things out, Post has popped up as a legend in a Nashville music encounter, sparking chatter and admiration from fellow artists on Threads, and continues to trend as a brand comeback icon noted by BrandVM amid the viral moments of 2025.Speculation about his future projects and guest appearances at Comic Con remains, but for now, all signs indicate that Post Malone's combined entertainment, business, and cultural presence is only growing stronger.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, has had a monumental week, continuing to make waves both in Puerto Rico and around the globe. Just days ago, he concluded his record-breaking first-ever concert residency in Puerto Rico, titled No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí, which ran from July 11 to September 20 at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan. Over 31 nights, he transformed “El Choliseo” into a temple of nostalgia and cultural celebration, with every show highlighting music from his highly-praised sixth album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos.Fans saw surprise guest appearances from legendary and rising stars alike, including Gilberto Santa Rosa, Young Miko, Tainy, Farruko, Arcángel, Yandel, Sech, Residente, and Mora. Each night's setlist evolved, weaving in traditional Puerto Rican genres like plena, bomba, and salsa, all fused with his signature modern reggaeton and trap sound. Notably, the final bonus show, “Una Más,” on September 20 was livestreamed worldwide on Amazon Prime Music, Prime Video, and Twitch, making history by tying the concert to the eighth anniversary of Hurricane Maria, adding emotional weight and a message of resilience to already electrified performances.His new album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, which dropped in January right before Three Kings Day, continues to dominate conversations months later. The record's 17 tracks, including viral sensations like DtMF and TURiSTA, have become generational anthems about nostalgia, the shifting identity of Puerto Rico, and cherishing fleeting moments. The accompanying short film for the album, featuring poignant storytelling by acclaimed Puerto Rican filmmaker Jacobo Morales, deepened listeners' emotional connections. The album cover itself, with its iconic empty monobloc chairs, has sparked interpretation and discussion about lost memories and evolving culture across social media.Tracks like DtMF, now boasting over a billion Spotify streams, fuel a viral TikTok trend in which users share reflective slideshows of loved ones and old haunts with the chorus “I should have taken more photos while I had you” as the soundtrack. According to Nique.net, Debí Tirar Más Fotos is also being studied at Emory and Yale University for its impact on Puerto Rican society and economy, due in part to Bad Bunny's drawing an estimated $200 million in economic activity to the island through his long series of residency and festival shows.This week also saw continued buzz from his surprise holiday single, Pitorro de Coco, a melancholic heartbreak anthem named after the iconic Puerto Rican rum, which was released alongside the album announcement. Bad Bunny's influence outside of music was also on full display as snippets from his cameo in the trailer for the upcoming Adam Sandler film Happy Gilmore 2 circulated widely. Further cementing his status as a global superstar, Billboard and Pollstar reports show his “Most Wanted Tour” is the seventh highest-grossing tour of 2024, pulling in over $210 million.Listeners can expect even more as Bad Bunny has already teased new music to come, with fans speculating about collaborations and directions for his evolving sound. As the year enters its final stretch, the impact, artistry, and cultural significance of Bad Bunny show no sign of slowing.Thank you for tuning in and be sure to come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

¿Por qué estamos dispuestos a gastar 300, 800 o incluso más de 1.000 euros por una entrada de concierto? ¿Qué convierte a un show en estadio en algo más que música en directo?En este episodio del podcast de Sympathy for the Lawyer, Eva y Borja analizan cómo el FOMO, la reventa, la precariedad estructural y la búsqueda de experiencias memorables han dado lugar a una nueva economía emocional en la música en vivo.Según Pollstar, la Generación Z está gastando más que ninguna otra en entradas de conciertos. En 2024, el precio medio de una entrada para las 100 giras más grandes del mundo ha subido más de un 400% respecto a los años 90… pero la demanda no baja. ¿Por qué?Desde Taylor Swift, Beyoncé o Bad Bunny hasta la gira de reunión de Oasis, exploramos por qué los conciertos se han convertido en el epicentro cultural y emocional de una generación que prioriza momentos que dejan huella frente a la lógica del consumo clásico.

Venu Holding Corp. CEO J.W. Roth joined Steve Darling from Proactive to unveil the company's aggressive expansion strategy across the U.S. and internationally, as well as a high-profile partnership with Billboard aimed at reshaping the live music experience. Roth shared that Venu is currently managing over $1.2 billion in active venue construction projects, working closely with municipalities in cities such as McKinney (TX), Broken Arrow (OK), and El Paso (TX). These developments are expected to more than double by 2026, with the company targeting $4.5 to $5 billion in luxury venue builds. One standout achievement is the Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs, which Roth called “the number one outdoor music venue ever built in history.” The venue has already received a Pollstar nomination for Venue of the Year worldwide, and Ford Motor Company has secured naming rights—underscoring its high-profile success. Roth also traced the company's origins to his transition from Roth Premium Foods to founding Venu Holdings with a core team of 20 people. He described Venu as a mission-driven company fueled by his personal passion for music and a desire to disrupt the traditional live venue model. Looking ahead, Roth pledged to deliver $1 billion in net tangible assets to the company's balance sheet over the next 12 months—translating to roughly $25 per share. A major milestone in this mission is Venu's newly announced three-year partnership with Billboard, which will spotlight the company's fan-founded, fan-owned venue model. At the center of the collaboration is the Billboard "Disruptor Award," presented by Venu, which will honor artists, creators, and executives who are challenging norms and advancing innovation in the music industry. Roth described the award as a symbol of Venu's identity: bold, innovative, and deeply aligned with the future of live entertainment. Through the partnership, Venu will also participate in Billboard Music & Money Dinners, panels, fireside chats, and more—solidifying its role as a thought leader in the evolving entertainment landscape. #proactiveinvestors #venuholdingscorportion #nyse #venu #billbaordmagazine VenuHoldingCorp #JWROTH #LiveEntertainment #Amphitheaters #MusicVenues #ConstructionProjects #FordAmphitheater #PollstarAwards #InvestorUpdate #Billboard #ProactiveInterview

Grammy-nominated Liverpool Legends is a Beatles tribute band that was curated and handpicked by the iconic George Harrison's sister, Louise Harrison, in 2005. The band who was recently ranked among the PollStar's Live75 top touring acts in the world, are making their way to the Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo this Saturday, July 19th at 8 pm. KCSB's Kelly Darroch speaks with Marty Scott, who takes on the role of George Harrison, to discuss the band's history, their collaboration with Louise Harrison, and their upcoming performance in SLO.

Show SummaryOn today's episode, we welcome back a previous guest, Marine Corps veteran Waco Hoover, an entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events. We talk about MCON, an annual event that celebrates military culture and includes MCON Health conducted in partnership with PsychArmor.  Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. About Today's GuestWaco Hoover is an entrepreneur and investor with over 20 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events.He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1997-2001 as an infantry Marine, combat water survival instructor and infantry scout. He served several deployments across Southeast Asia.After separation from the military, Hoover graduated from New York University, cum laude and completed Harvard Business School executive education programs. He then became an entrepreneur and investor who now has over 18 years of experience in venture capital, M&A, entertainment, media and live events.He is currently Chair of the Be The One initiative for the American Legion. He is also a co-owner of Veteran Entertainment Television, advisor to Founders Factory, a London based venture capital firm, Managing Partner at Xperiential Group, and serves on the board of Irreverent Warriors, a non-profit preventing veteran suicide. He has advised global brands including MGM Resorts, Informa, Vivendi, and Las Vegas Sands Corp. He was a co-founder and investor in businesses sold to Informa, Emerald, Endeavor Business Media and Onstream Media.Hoover speaks at industry events including VenuesNow, PTTOW!, CEMA, The American Legion, Military Influencer Conference, SXSW, Pollstar, TSE 100, Society for Independent Show Organizers, National Sports Forum and XLIVE.He lives in Southern California with his wife, son and two yellow labs, Tucker and Winnie. In his spare time, he enjoys surfing, diving, and mountaineering as often as possible. He is a member of The American Legion and recently hosted the Be the One Symposium at the 104th American Legion National Convention in Charlotte.Links Mentioned During the EpisodeMCON Web SiteMCON HealthPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's resource of the week is the previous podcast episode featuring Waco, episode 156 where we talk about the American Legion's Be The One Campaign an initiative whose goal it is to eliminate the stigma related to mental health treatment, and in turn, lower the number of veterans who die by suicide every day.   You can find the resource here:  https://psycharmor.org/podcast/waco-hoover Episode Partner: Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover this week's major stories, including more information on Vince McMahon's new company, 14TH & I. Then, they chat about SmackDown staying in its three-hour format and how important the program is for the USA Network, the recent contract expirations, and what leverage points the talent possess. Plus, two more antitrust lawsuits were filed against the UFC, a report on the status of the UFC's domestic rights negotiations, Nick Khan sells a portion of his TKO stock, more Pollstar attendance data & more.Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston cover this week's major stories, including more information on Vince McMahon's new company, 14TH & I. Then, they chat about SmackDown staying in its three-hour format and how important the program is for the USA Network, the recent contract expirations, and what leverage points the talent possess. Plus, two more antitrust lawsuits were filed against the UFC, a report on the status of the UFC's domestic rights negotiations, Nick Khan sells a portion of his TKO stock, more Pollstar attendance data & more.VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/HNb6IW0Q-vgMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It is a privilege to welcome The Empty Pockets to the Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.  Guitarist and vocalist Josh Solomon, keyboardist and vocalist Erika Brett, bassist and vocalist Nate Bellon, and drummer Adam Balasco make up the Chicago-based band line-up. They ignite a bright flame of their own by harnessing a joyful friction between Americana, folk, and rock ‘n' roll spiked with roots soul. They've honed their signature style across albums such as The Ten Cent Tour [2015], Voices [2017], Snow Day [2018], Tanglewoods [2019], and Live In Seattle [2019]. After bowing in the Top 10 of the Heatseekers Albums Chart and Americana/Folk Chart, they delivered their first number one when Outside Spectrum toppled the Billboard Blues Albums Chart in 2022 and their second number one with Gotta Find The Moon in 2024. Along the way, the Empty Pockets not only backed the likes of Al Stewart, Gary Wright, and Simon Kirke (with whom they have made records with to boot), but they also appeared on PBS Soundstage with Kenny Loggins.During 2022, Pollstar touted them among its Top International Live streamers. Touching down on multiple continents, they have  supported comedy legend George Lopez, alternative phenomenon Portugal. The Man, and many more. On this episode of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, the Empty Pockets spoke about releasing their latest album, Live in Buffalo, the stories behind their most-streamed songs on Spotify, and supporting Al Stewart on his final worldwide tour.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston dissect the history of AEW as it heads into Double or Nothing, six years after the promotion's first event.John and Brandon discuss the company's highs and lows since its launch, the important moments in its history, the most impactful moves, and how it affected the professional wrestling industry.Plus: WWE presents SNME & Battleground this weekend, Pollstar data on recent shows, AEW All Out in Toronto, Collision runs into technical issues, and NJPW financial notes. Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston dissect the history of AEW as it heads into Double or Nothing, six years after the promotion's first event.John and Brandon discuss the company's highs and lows since its launch, the important moments in its history, the most impactful moves, and how it affected the professional wrestling industry.Plus: WWE presents SNME & Battleground this weekend, Pollstar data on recent shows, AEW All Out in Toronto, Collision runs into technical issues, and NJPW financial notes. VIDEO VERSION: https://youtube.com/live/qmFloyUDFvgMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics-radio2532/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We're back in the city that's so nice they named it twice, the financial capital of the world – New York City. On this episode we chat with Joyce Leveston, CEO of New York Convention Center Operation Corporation (NYCCOC), which oversees the Javits Center, one of the busiest convention centers in the world. Resting right on the Hudson River, on the west side of Manhattan, Joyce tells us about numerous features that make Javits Center unique. In addition to its expansive convention space, it also has a farm where they grow over 60 crops and a 6.75 acre green roof which serves as a habitat for 72 different bird species and houses nine beehives. We talk about what makes convention centers unique compared to other live event venues, and Joyce's passion for the convention side of the industry. We talk about her career path, from San Diego, Houston, Miami, Washington D.C., Boston, and then Philadelphia, before landing in New York City. Joyce explains what makes good hospitality, and how important it is to treat venues like your home and make them inviting for guests. This may be our first convention center specific guest, and you'll love it as it's packed with great advice, fascinating information, and fun stories.Joyce Leveston: LinkedIn | EmailJavits Center: Facebook | Instagram | X/Twitter ––––––ADVENTURES IN VENUELANDFollow on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or X/TwitterLearn more about Event & Venue Marketing ConferenceMeet our team:Paul Hooper | Co-host, Booking, Branding & MarketingDave Redelberger | Co-host & Guest ResearchMegan Ebeck | Marketing, Design & Digital AdvertisingSamantha Marker | Marketing, Copywriting & PublicityCamille Faulkner | Audio Editing & MixingHave a suggestion for a guest or bonus episode? We'd love to hear it! Send us an email.

MUSICDrake has amended his defamation lawsuit againstUniversal Music Group (UMG), asserting that Kendrick Lamar's Super BowlLIX halftime performance of "Not Like Us""assassinated" his characte Fans of Patsy Cline willbe sad to know that the last day of operation for the Patsy Cline Museum in Nashville will be on May 15th. Themuseum opened in April of 2017 and it sits above the Johnny Cash Museum on 3rd Avenue.  There's no word onwhat will happen to all of the displays currently, but they already know what'sgoing in its place. Sublime are the subject of another tribute album.set for release on May 9th, marks the 20th anniversary of the original 2005tribute album, Look at All the Love We Found.Bruce Springsteen, Dead & Company, and Eddie Vedder wereamong the winners Wednesday at the Pollstar Awards in Los Angeles, presented by Pollstar,the concert industry publication. TVRob Lowe and John Stamos are basicallythe same guy.  So it shouldn't be surprising that they get mistaken foreach other.  But if you're driving a tour bus around Hollywood, youshould really know the difference. Alicia Silverstone is returning as Cher for a sequel series onPeacock.  There aren't any plot details yet, and it's not known if she'llbe joined by anyone else from the original cast, like Paul Rudd, DonaldFaison, or Stacey Dash. Type in style with Severance-stylekeyboard … Apple recently teasedfans with a keyboard inspired by the hit show Severance.  MOVING ON INTO MOVIENEWS: Tim Allen gave us a new tidbit about "ToyStory 5".  Up until this point, not much was knownexcept that he and Tom Hanks would return as Buzz andWoody. Dwarf comedian BradWilliams is currently on tour and during a recent interview, he wasasked if he would've wanted to be one of the seven dwarves in the new Disney"Snow White" movie.  (DA Exclusive.) The new trailer for "FantasticFour: First Steps" gives us our first look at JuliaGarner's Silver Surfer.  The new trailer for "28Years Later" is pretty intense. AND FINALLYIN THEATERS:·        Sinners(Michael B. Jordan,Hailee Steinfeld)·        TheBallad of Wallis Island (CareyMulligan, Tim Key)Sneaks (animated - Anthony Mackie, Laurence Fishburne, Martin Lawrence) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MUSIC Drake has amended his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), asserting that Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX halftime performance of "Not Like Us" "assassinated" his characte   Fans of Patsy Cline will be sad to know that the last day of operation for the Patsy Cline Museum in Nashville will be on May 15th. The museum opened in April of 2017 and it sits above the Johnny Cash Museum on 3rd Avenue.  There's no word on what will happen to all of the displays currently, but they already know what's going in its place.   Sublime are the subject of another tribute album. set for release on May 9th, marks the 20th anniversary of the original 2005 tribute album, Look at All the Love We Found. Bruce Springsteen, Dead & Company, and Eddie Vedder were among the winners Wednesday at the Pollstar Awards in Los Angeles, presented by Pollstar, the concert industry publication.   TV Rob Lowe and John Stamos are basically the same guy.  So it shouldn't be surprising that they get mistaken for each other.  But if you're driving a tour bus around Hollywood, you should really know the difference.   Alicia Silverstone is returning as Cher for a sequel series on Peacock.  There aren't any plot details yet, and it's not known if she'll be joined by anyone else from the original cast, like Paul Rudd, Donald Faison, or Stacey Dash.   Type in style with Severance-style keyboard … Apple recently teased fans with a keyboard inspired by the hit show Severance.   MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: Tim Allen gave us a new tidbit about "Toy Story 5".  Up until this point, not much was known except that he and Tom Hanks would return as Buzz and Woody.   Dwarf comedian Brad Williams is currently on tour and during a recent interview, he was asked if he would've wanted to be one of the seven dwarves in the new Disney "Snow White" movie.  (DA Exclusive.)   The new trailer for "Fantastic Four: First Steps" gives us our first look at Julia Garner's Silver Surfer.   The new trailer for "28 Years Later" is pretty intense.   AND FINALLY IN THEATERS: ·         Sinners (Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld) ·         The Ballad of Wallis Island (Carey Mulligan, Tim Key) Sneaks (animated - Anthony Mackie, Laurence Fishburne, Martin Lawrence) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just when you though it was safe to put your earbuds back in, Promoter101 has rebooted! Thursday, April 17th at 2:15pm, Pollstar Live! From the Beverly Hilton at the International Ballroom featuring interviews with Paladin Artists' Steve Martin, Andy Somers, and Chyna Chuan starring Steiny and Luke back at the wheel. Come be part of the historical relaunch of the all new Promoter101 Reboot, witness a live taste of the new monthly podcast in a surprise pop up at Pollstar Live! If you can't make it in person the session will air on Thursday April 24th at 5pm on all major podcast sites. Don't miss the return of Steiny and Luke together again, the ground's already shakin'!

A show where Amanda Phelan, Talent Buyer and Promoter at Insomniac came by to co-host! Her most recent project is reestablishing the iconic Vans Warped Tour. Amanda was recently named Billboard's 2023 '40 Under 40' as well as Pollstar's 2021 ‘Next Gen'.  The post Amanda Phelan appeared first on idobi.

Entrepreneur and venue owner of Jammin Java, Daniel Brindley, shares how he and his brothers purchased the location with no prior experience and transformed it into one of the top clubs in the world, recognized by Pollstar. We also discuss their expansion into six venues under the newly launched Union Stage Presents, building strong relationships with artists, and fostering growth through the “ladder mindset.” Follow Union Stage Presents: Instagram Website Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram or TikTok. Intro music: ‘Somebody' (Instrumental) by The Runner Up Outro music: ‘Let's Ride' (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda Host: Mike Zimmerlich Produced by: Omelette Prevail Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

Who is 2024's artist of the year? We all have our favorites, but you may recall Apple giving the early nod to Billie Eilish. The longest-running number one song of the year? "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" by Shaboozey is not only the longest-running number one song of the year, but also of the decade. Madonna and Bad Bunny took the top spots on Pollstar's list of the highest grossing tours of the year, but where did Taylor Swift's Eras Tour land? A decade from now, what will we remember about 2024's year in music? USA TODAY Music Reporter Melissa Ruggieri joins us on The Excerpt to break down some of the biggest music stories of the year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Come along as we visit the Bay Area and chat with Sam Hunt, Executive Vice President and Managing Executive at Wasserman Music. One of the youngest to ever win Pollstar's Agent of the Year in 2016, Sam oversees a powerhouse roster of electronica, indie, pop, and hip-hop artists including names like Diplo, Major Lazer, Flying Lotus, Jamie xx, Animal Collective, Run The Jewels, Big Boi, 100 gecs, Still Woozy, and Caroline Polachek. We learn what his day to day is like as an agent, where essentially his role is to do everything he can to improve and guide artist careers and provide opportunities and guidance - largely involving live performances and touring, but also brand deals, bigger picture projects, and concepts. Hear about some of the unique projects he's worked on and how interesting challenges often provide creative fulfillment. We learn about Sam's career journey, from working in record stores as a teen and in college, to working at a label and club in Chicago, to joining the upstart Windish Agency where he learned under Tom Windish who he still works with today. Sam drops some great advice for anyone wanting to be an agent or understand more of that side of the industry as well as insight into what makes a good agent and how to handle the highs and lows of artists you represent. Enjoy this look inside the life of an agent, what it's like sharing a name with a popular country artist, and fun stories from throughout his career.Sam Hunt: LinkedInWasserman Music: X/Twitter | Instagram | Spotify ––––––ADVENTURES IN VENUELANDFollow on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or X/TwitterLearn more about Event & Venue Marketing ConferenceMeet our team:Paul Hooper | Co-host, Booking, Branding & MarketingDave Redelberger | Co-host & Guest ResearchMegan Ebeck | Marketing, Design & Digital AdvertisingSamantha Marker | Marketing, Copywriting & PublicityCamille Faulkner | Audio Editing & MixingHave a suggestion for a guest or bonus episode? We'd love to hear it! Send us an email.

In this week's episode of Diving in Deep, Sara Evans sits down with country music breakout star, Ernest! They dive deep into their matching passions including sports, travel and song writing. Sara asks the all important question that drives every artist- “How did you know you were meant to be a musician?” The pair talk about the importance of Nashville being a hub for songwriters, and dissect the pendulum that they see in the country music genre. They mutually agree on the importance of holding the genre to a high standard and how crucial it is for the future of country music that the past is not forgotten, but rather celebrated. Don't miss this wholesome episode and be sure to watch the special ending!    Watch the special ending here:  Ernest & Sara Evans cover George Jones' "He Stopped Loving Her Today" & "Golden Ring" #countrymusic https://youtu.be/TCfVa5FduG8   About Ernest: Nashville's most unpredictable hitmaker ERNEST is “The Charmer” (MusicRow), a triple threat talent and one of Music City's on the rise artist / writers who is changing the status quo. The two-time 2023 ACM Award nominee and 2022/3 Variety Hitmaker fuses influences ranging from Eminem to George Jones, crafting a twist-heavy verse style that's become his signature, proving its mettle, and earning him nine No. 1 hits to date. The eccentric free spirit and 2X CMA Triple Play Award winner announced his new album, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE will drop April 12. The album is the follow-up to ERNEST's critically acclaimed debut albumFLOWER SHOPS (THE ALBUM) and FLOWER SHOPS (THE ALBUM): Two Dozen Roses, the rebranded edition doubling its track list with 13 fresh cuts. Praised as one of Holler and The Tennessean's best albums of the year, FLOWER SHOPS showcased the more classically country side of his craft, and that “ERNEST creates a sound all his own" (Pollstar).   LET'S BE SOCIAL: Follow Diving in Deep Podcast: Instagram –(@divingindeeppod) TikTok – (@divingindeeppod) Twitter – (@divingindeeppod) Facebook – (@divingindeeppod)   Follow Sara Evans: Instagram – (@saraevansmusic) TikTok – (@saraevansmusic) Twitter – (@saraevansmusic) Facebook – (@saraevansmusic)   Follow Ernest: Website: https://ernestformayor.com/ Instagram: (@ernest) TikTok: (@ernest) Twitter: (@ernest615) Facebook: (@ernest)   Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) YouTube – ( @TheCastCollective ) Instagram – (@TheCastCollective) Twitter – (@TheCastCollective) Directed by: Erin Dugan Edited By: Sean Dugan, Corey Williams & Tara Down Executive Assistance: Rachel Ellis https://www.thecastcollective.com

In this week's episode of Diving in Deep, Sara Evans sits down with country music breakout star, Ernest! They dive deep into their matching passions including sports, travel and song writing. Sara asks the all important question that drives every artist- "How did you know you were meant to be a musician?" The pair talk about the importance of Nashville being a hub for songwriters, and dissect the pendulum that they see in the country music genre. They mutually agree on the importance of holding the genre to a high standard and how crucial it is for the future of country music that the past is not forgotten, but rather celebrated. Don't miss this wholesome episode and be sure to watch the special ending!    Watch the special ending here:  Ernest & Sara Evans cover George Jones' "He Stopped Loving Her Today" & "Golden Ring" #countrymusic https://youtu.be/TCfVa5FduG8   About Ernest: Nashville's most unpredictable hitmaker ERNEST is "The Charmer" (MusicRow), a triple threat talent and one of Music City's on the rise artist / writers who is changing the status quo. The two-time 2023 ACM Award nominee and 2022/3 Variety Hitmaker fuses influences ranging from Eminem to George Jones, crafting a twist-heavy verse style that's become his signature, proving its mettle, and earning him nine No. 1 hits to date. The eccentric free spirit and 2X CMA Triple Play Award winner announced his new album, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE will drop April 12. The album is the follow-up to ERNEST's critically acclaimed debut albumFLOWER SHOPS (THE ALBUM) and FLOWER SHOPS (THE ALBUM): Two Dozen Roses, the rebranded edition doubling its track list with 13 fresh cuts. Praised as one of Holler and The Tennessean's best albums of the year, FLOWER SHOPS showcased the more classically country side of his craft, and that "ERNEST creates a sound all his own" (Pollstar).   LET'S BE SOCIAL: Follow Diving in Deep Podcast: Instagram -(@divingindeeppod) TikTok - (@divingindeeppod) Twitter - (@divingindeeppod) Facebook - (@divingindeeppod)   Follow Sara Evans: Instagram - (@saraevansmusic) TikTok - (@saraevansmusic) Twitter - (@saraevansmusic) Facebook - (@saraevansmusic)   Follow Ernest: Website: https://ernestformayor.com/ Instagram: (@ernest) TikTok: (@ernest) Twitter: (@ernest615) Facebook: (@ernest)   Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) YouTube - ( @TheCastCollective ) Instagram - (@TheCastCollective) Twitter - (@TheCastCollective) Directed by: Erin Dugan Edited By: Sean Dugan, Corey Williams & Tara Down Executive Assistance: Rachel Ellis https://www.thecastcollective.com

Hello and welcome to February in Fresno, this month in Fresno culture talk we go on and on about things like: The weather report. The Tower District's Farmers Market is causing trouble. An important Tower building is about to be something else. Fresno hotels. Band Of The Episode!: From Flowers To Flies. A #1 for a Fresno musician?! Pollstar's Fresno roots and Gary Smith. This and more! Downloadable: FlowingWithFamousFew24.mp3 Thank you for listening to Flowing With Famous! Hosted by Joshua Tehee and Mike Seay. Josh at the Fresno Bee. Josh's local music newsletter: Bandgeeeek.substack.com. Josh's bands: New Old Man, It'll Grow Back, Big Balls, and the Strikingly Originals.  Josh's other podcast Aikido Discussed.  Mike's newsletters: Fresno! Fresno! and Drinking & Thinking. Mike's blogs The Fresnan, The Tape Player, and Mikey Top Pour Plus the podcasts Get Off My Podcast, The Perfect Pour.  

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O filme-concerto “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" deu-nos um pequeno vislumbre do entusiasmo que os fãs da cantora – os “swifties” - conseguem atingir quando se juntam. Grupos de adolescentes em êxtase, a cantar em coro, e abanar as lanternas dos telemóveis ao ritmo da música. Jovens a dar as mãos e a formar um círculo, enquanto cantam em uníssono as músicas da sua cantora preferida. Tudo isto num cenário improvável – uma sala de cinema. Há quem o descreva como uma espécie de culto: um culto que gera muito dinheiro. Com mais de 150 concertos previstos, incluindo duas datas em Portugal, a Eras Tour é a primeira digressão na história a ultrapassar a marca dos mil milhões de dólares. Mas a digressão ainda vai a meio. Segundo a Pollstar, estima-se que Swift ganhe mais de dois mil milhões de euros em toda a tour. Para referência, a segunda maior digressão de sempre foi de Elton John. Fez 939 milhões de dólares, mas teve um total de 330 concertos - mais do dobro dos concertos previstos para a Eras Tour. 2023 foi um ano de sonho para Taylor Swift, que sucedeu a Volodymyr Zelensky como “Pessoa do Ano” para a revista Time. O editor-chefe da revista, Sam Jacobs, justificou a distinção com o facto de Taylor ter “trazido alegria a uma sociedade que precisava desesperadamente dela”. Mas este é um fenómeno recente. Há apenas quatro anos, quando Swift anunciou que vinha a Portugal – não em nome próprio, mas num festival de Verão – os bilhetes nem chegaram a esgotar. Na rádio, era muito raro ouvir músicas da norte-americana. E apesar de ser um nome conhecido na música pop, o clube de fãs era bem mais tímido. Mas… Como Assim? Como é que em pouco mais do que quatro anos, Taylor Swift ascendeu de cantora famosa a autêntica lenda da música pop? No último episódio da temporada, mergulhamos na história da cantora norte-americana, desde a música à relação com os fãs. E tentamos perceber porque é que o entusiasmo à volta de Taylor Swift cresceu tanto nos últimos tempos. Para isso, conversamos com o musicólogo André Malhado e com duas fãs: Rita da Nova, escritora e co-autora do Podcast "Terapia de Casal", com o marido, o humorista Guilherme Fonseca, e Laura Limede, freelancer na área do marketing e fã antiga da cantora. Tem uma ideia ou sugestão para a próxima temporada do podcast #ComoAssim? Envie um email para podcasts@publico.pt. Conheça os podcasts da Rede PÚBLICO em publico.pt/podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Morning News Update That Takes Into Account The News Stories You Deem 'Highly Conversational' Today's Sponsor: Ground Newshttp://thisistheconversationproject.com/groundnews Today's Rundown: USC's Bronny James comes off bench in debuthttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/39083268/usc-bronny-james-come-bench-debut Arkansas legislative auditor says review of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' $19,000 lectern purchase won't be finished in 2023https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/dec/07/arkansas-legislative-auditor-doesnt-expect-review/ Multiple dead as tornadoes tear through Tennessee: 'Sad day for our community'https://abcnews.go.com/US/multiple-long-track-tornadoes-tear-northwest-tennessee/story?id=105524001 Texas lawmaker John Whitmire tops Sheila Jackson Lee in runoff election for Houston's next mayorhttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/texas-lawmaker-john-whitmire-tops-sheila-jackson-lee-runoff-election-houstons-next-mayor Casey DeSantis wants out-of-state supporters to participate in Iowa caucuseshttps://floridapolitics.com/archives/648152-casey-desantis-iowa/ Penn president Elizabeth Magill resigns amid backlash over congressional hearing commentshttps://abcnews.go.com/Politics/penn-president-elizabeth-magill-resigns/story?id=105524003 Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is the first tour to gross over $1 billion, Pollstar sayshttps://apnews.com/article/taylor-swift-eras-tour-billion-dollar-record-52945111233438b1f2166aa19eee365f Ryan O'Neal, Star of ‘Love Story,' ‘What's Up, Doc?' and ‘Paper Moon,' Dies at 82https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ryan-oneal-dead-love-story-paper-moon-1235730468/ 'A Cowboy Christmas Romance' features the 1st sex scene in a Lifetime Christmas moviehttps://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/a-cowboy-christmas-romance-sex-scene-lifetime-jana-kramer-172424276.html Kelly Clarkson Says She Pees in the Shower 'Almost Every Time'https://www.businessinsider.com/kelly-clarkson-pees-shower-almost-every-time-2023-12 Website: http://thisistheconversationproject.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/thisistheconversationproject Twitter: http://twitter.com/th_conversation TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theconversationproject YouTube: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/youtube Podcast: http://thisistheconversationproject.com/podcasts #yournewssidepiece #coffeechat #morningnews ONE DAY OLDER ON DECEMBER 11Rita Moreno (92)Mos Def (50)Hailee Steinfeld (27) WHAT HAPPENED TODAY1946: The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) was established.2012: British physicist Stephen Hawking won the $3 million Fundamental Physics Prize, the most lucrative academic prize in the world.2015: Playboy magazine published its last nude issue, featuring Pamela Anderson on the cover. It would begin publishing nude photos again in early 2017. PLUS, TODAY WE CELBRATE: Green Mondayhttps://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/green-monday.asp#:~:text=Green%20Monday%20takes%20place%20each,Being%20Green%20(Monday).%22

Employers added 200,000 jobs in November; consumer sentiment soars 13% higher; Taylor Swift's Eras tour has grossed $1 billion in ticket sales, Pollstar says; Biden administration grants $8 billion for passenger rail projects.

Employers added 200,000 jobs in November; consumer sentiment soars 13% higher; Taylor Swift's Eras tour has grossed $1 billion in ticket sales, Pollstar says; Biden administration grants $8 billion for passenger rail projects.

Prepare to ignite your journey of personal and professional evolution alongside Jeff Hoffman. Uncover the powerhouse blend of resilience, curiosity, and daring necessary to thrive in uncharted territories. Don't miss the chance to revolutionize your approach and skyrocket toward unparalleled success under his expert guidance!KEY TAKEAWAYS  A powerful mindset entrepreneurs need to have to achieve success The importance of self-awareness and humility in a professional setting How does a childlike curiosity inspire a person's entrepreneurial mindset Benefits of having a sidekick for business Challenges and changes that might be in your way of successRESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDPriceline.com: https://www.priceline.com/ Booking.com: https://www.booking.com/ uBid: https://www.ubidauctions.co.uk/ Pollstar: https://www.pollstar.com/ Supercoach by Michael Neill: https://amzn.to/47D0Clv The Power of Wonder: Jeff Hoffman at TEDxWallStreet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcV4RXC-V94 The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis: https://amzn.to/3szrvYv Secure your place at the Conscious Investor Growth Summit in Coeur d'Alene, ID! With just 150 tickets available, this is your exclusive pass to immerse yourself in groundbreaking wisdom from top-notch speakers, shaping your success in health, mindset, and wealth from March 7th to 10th. Act now to lock in early bird pricing—grab your tickets at https://bit.ly/49GOLok and join us on this transformative journey! ABOUT JEFF HOFFMANJeff Hoffman is an award-winning global entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker,  bestselling author, Hollywood film producer, producer of a Grammy Award-winning jazz album, and executive producer of an Emmy Award-winning television show. He is an executive producer and stars in the groundbreaking new TV series GOING PUBLIC, a show where viewers worldwide can invest in the startups that Jeff is mentoring on the air. In his career, he has been the founder of multiple startups, he has been the CEO of both public and private companies and has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known successful startups, including  Priceline.com/Booking.com, uBid.com, and more.CONNECT WITH JEFFWebsite: Jeff Hoffman: https://www.jeffhoffman.com/ LinkedIn: Jeff Hoffman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffhoff/ CONNECT WITH USSchedule a 20-min get-to-know each other call - bit.ly/3OK31kISchedule a 30-min call to learn about investing with Three Keys Investments - bit.ly/3yteWhxVisit ThreeKeysInvestments.com to download a free e-book, “Why Invest in Apartments”! If you're looking for an affordable healthcare solution, check out Christian Healthcare Ministries by visiting https://bit.ly/3JTRm1IGo deeper into your reflection with the Conscious Investor Growth Exercises. Click the link to access now https://bit.ly/46mLPKu Ready to accelerate your efforts? Click the link to learn more and apply to the Conscious Investor Growth Accelerator. Space is limited to 12 people https://bit.ly/3QA6K76  Please RS

Eric Renner Brown is a Senior Editor at Billboard magazine and was previously on staff covering music at Entertainment Weekly and the concert industry at Pollstar. Eric is a Sagittarius Sun // Sagittarius Moon // Scorpio Rising. We sit down to chat about the music and astrology of Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, and Phil Lesh of—you know it—the Grateful Dead! What We Talked About: Grateful Dead - American Beauty (Album) // Grateful Dead – Dick's Picks (Playlist) // Grateful Dead - 8/27/72 - Veneta, OR (Audio) // Grateful Dead - 5/26/73 - San Francisco, CA (Audio) // Grateful Dead - 5/2/70 - Binghamton, NY (Audio) // Furthur (band) Wikipedia // A Requiem for the Dead (Article on Dead & Co) // Grateful Dead - Workingman's Dead (Album) // Robert Hunter 1941-2019: Ten Lyrical Gems From The Brilliant Mind & Author (Article) // Robert Hunter - Sentinel (Spoken word audio) // Jerry Garcia - Bird Song (Studio Version) // Ratboys - The Window (Album) // Billy Woods & Kenny Segal - Maps (Album) // JPEGMAFIA x Danny Brown - SCARING THE HOES VOL. 1 (Album) // Armand Hammer - We Buy Diabetic Test Strips (Album) // Animal Collective - Isn't It Now (Album) // Animal Collective - What Would I Want? Sky (Song, samples Grateful Dead) // Grateful Dead - Unbroken Chain (Song, sampled by AnCo) // Who is William Onyeabor? (Album) // Afro-Beat Airways (Album) // Death Cab for Cutie - Transatlanticism (Album) // The Postal Service - Give Up (Album) // Alice Phoebe Lou - Shelter (Album) // Geese - 3D Country (Album) // Cory Hanson - Western Cum (Album) // Grateful Dead - Ripple (Song) ...Check out more of Eric's work! @ericrennerbrown on Twitter.Our theme music is from the song, "Come & Get It" by Flamingosis. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@musicstr0l0gy) and check out our website at musicstrologypodcast.com.

The Trapital Report 2023 is here! In this episode we break down a few big takeaways from the report on streaming, live music, the state of hip-hop, and the most valuable songs in the world. I'm joined by David Boyle from Audience Strategies, who first reached out to me about working on this report and we've been working together ever since.We have two report versions. You can download the free preview of the report here.We also have a premium version of the report available with insights on engaging superfans, emerging technology, country music's moment, the impact of TikTok and short-form video, generational preferences, and more.You can buy the premium report here.[00:04:36] Hip hop outshines electronic music.[00:05:51] Hip Hop's growth was tapering off.[00:16:21] Headlines without context can impact decisions.[00:23:32] Fans want identity, self-expression, and memories.[00:33:11] Leaning in to generative AI.[00:35:24] How best to split the pie[00:42:55] Different worlds for artists on different tours.[00:46:00] Historical bias and price influence hip hop tours.[00:51:19] YouTube active users prefer pop audience.Thanks again to the report's presenting sponsor, DICE, and our presenting sponsors, Downtown Music and Audiense for making this report possible. Thanks to Luminate and Pollstar for sharing your data with us, and thanks again to Simon Jacobs and David Boyle from Audience Strategies.Enjoy this podcast? Rate and review the podcast here! ratethispodcast.com/trapitalTrapital is home for the business of music, media and culture. Learn more by reading Trapital's free memo.

We are extremely excited to have Lucas Sacks, Director of Booking of The Brooklyn Bowl, joining us as our guest on No Simple Road this week! Lucas is a live events industry professional with over 10 years experience. Beginning as an intern at the Bowl in 2012, Lucas now books and oversees multi-departmental coordination of upwards of 700 concerts & music-related events per year for a space ranked annually with Pollstar's top 10 global club-sized venues. We had a blast talking with Lucas about: The way he got his start in the industry. Learning how to make bands offers they can't refuse. Blurring the lines between 'work' and 'life' in order to stay plugged in. Navigating the 2020 shutdown while working at a venue like the Brooklyn Bowl. How they figure out where to put new Bowls. Ways he goes about staying excited about his career in the industry. What it feels like to actually be working his dream job. What it has been like for him to have such an incredible mentor in Peter Shapiro. ... and a whole lot more! -For THE BEST MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES EVER go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad -Make Sure to visit our friends at Fire On The Mountain for some amazing food at one of the 3 location in the Portland area or one of the 2 location in the Denver area! -CHECK OUT www.venuellama.com TO RATE YOUR FAVORITE VENUES AND GET HELPFUL INTEL ON VENUES YOU'VE NOT YET BEEN TO! INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Will Hanza of Escaper MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music. We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.

Order THIRD EDITION of How to Make It in the New Music Business: https://book.aristake.comBruce Kalmick, CEO of WHY&HOW, specializes in developing country music artists. Emphasizing the important role of marketing and a dedicated team, he seeks to ensure these artists can penetrate a genre he believes is often stuck in old trends. His work primarily involves artist management, but he has also launched a record label, Hazel Street Records; a joint venture with Sony/Orchard.Bruce was a Billboard Power Player in 2018 and 2019 and has been featured in Billboard's “40 Under 40.” Pollstar nominated Bruce for “Manager of the Year” in 2014. In addition to his music industry ventures, his company, WHY&HOW manages 15 clients and has a robust team situated in various US cities.Learn more about Bruce and WHY&HOW here: https://whyandhow.com/00:00 - Welcome08:02 - WHY&HOW's partnership with Red Light Management, Operations of WHY&HOW14:17 - The current state of the country music industry according to Bruce, and thoughts about breaking country music artists19:30 - Breaking a country artist, being where your audience is29:30 - Why having an in-house marketing staff makes a difference vs. hiring an agency34:10 - How artist management works within WHY&HOW39:00 - The importance of mental health for artists and those in the industry47:27 - Starting his own record label, Hazel Street Records, post Triple-854:00 - Working with independent labels vs working with major labelsSubscribe to The New Music Business: https://aristake.com/new-music-business-podcast/Ari's Take Academy: https://aristakeacademy.comWatch more discussions like this: https://bit.ly/3LavMpaConnect with Ari's Take:Website: https://aristake.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aristake_TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aris.takeX: https://twitter.com/ArisTakeThreads: https://www.threads.net/@aristake_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/aristake1Connect with Ari Herstand:Website: https://ariherstand.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/ariherstandX: https://twitter.com/ariherstandYouTube: https://youtube.com/ariherstandConnect with Bruce Kalmick :Website: https://whyandhow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whyandhowmgmt/X: https://twitter.com/B_KalmickLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-kalmick-b876963/Edited and mixed by Mikey EvansMusic by Brassroots DistrictProduced by the team at Ari's Take Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On episode 188, we welcome Wendy Dio to discuss her marriage to and career managing Ronnie James Dio, Dio's relationship with Ritchie Blackmore and time in Rainbow, moving on to Black Sabbath and whether he was intimidated by replacing Ozzy Osbourne, his refusal to write commercially focused music and how that caused him to form his own band, the meaning of Dio's music and the themes of magic and good and evil, creating music for the underdogs of the world and his songs about mistreated children (including trans kids), why ‘Hungry for Heaven' is Leon's favorite song, Wendy's favorite songs of his, Dio inspiring Jorn and Johnny Gioeli, Sebastian Bach discovering Dio's version of Black Sabbath, working with Jack Black and Ronnie's voice overpowering Tenacious D's microphones, the contrasting parts of Ronnie's personality (including his perfectionism), and what Wendy wants Ronnie to be remembered for. Wendy Dio is the President and Owner of Niji Management. Over the past thirty years, she has been involved in many aspects of the music business, receiving awards from Performance and Pollstar for stage set design and concert video production, along with serving as executive producer on numerous gold and platinum albums. She was the wife and manager of the iconic Ronnie James Dio. In 2010, she co-founded the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, which has raised over $2 million for research, education, and early detection screenings. She helped contribute to the posthumous release of Ronnie James Dio's book, Rainbow in the Dark: The Autobiography. Wendy was also one of the producers of and prominently featured in the amazing documentary Dio: Dreamers Never Die. | Wendy Dio | ► Website | https://www.ronniejamesdio.com ► Website 2 | https://diocancerfund.org ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/officialrjdio ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/OfficialRonnieJamesDio Where you can find us: | Seize The Moment Podcast | ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMoment ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/seize_podcast ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/seizethemoment ► TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@seizethemomentpodcast  

This week on Unlocked, Savannah Chrisley sits down with John Crist, the hysterically funny and quick-witted stand-up comic and viral video sensation. An insanely funny conversation touching on everything from growing up in the church, comedy's clash with cancel culture, performing stand-up in federal prison and how comedy comes from pain and heals our pain. John Crist is one of today's fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one billion video views, over five million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to coast making Pollstar's Top 100 Global Tours list in 2019 with over 197,000 tickets sold. Widely known for viral videos like “Honest Football Coach,” “Every Parent at Disney,” “Brands that need to be CANCELLED” plus hundreds more. John Crist has performed all over the world and in 2023, he will begin his multi-city national “Emotional Support” tour selling out theaters all over the United States. John has been seen on ESPN, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Barstool Sports, and Buzzfeed just to name a few. In 2022, John released his second special “What Are We Doing?” on YouTube and also released his best-selling book “Delete That" in the fall. He has been featured on podcast episodes such as This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Nateland with Nate Bargatze, and Whiskey Ginger with Andrew Santino. John also has his own weekly podcast called Net Positive featuring special guests every other week. When asked where he finds the inspiration to write jokes, Crist says, “I grew up in the deep south, my dad is a pastor, and | was the third of eight homeschooled children. My first job was at Chick-fil-A. Coming from a background like that, how do you NOT write jokes?!” And he's on tour now! After a brief stint away from the spotlight, viral comedian John Crist is back in full force. He is reflecting on his love for the Church and how he navigates the often tricky waters of humor within the Christian community. The 39-year-old pastor's kid said he has a deep belief in the transformative potential of the local Church. He sees his comedic role as a mechanism to keep everyone honest. And like the court jester of yesteryears, Crist said his comedy is crafted not to belittle but to foster a sense of self-awareness. Crist is one of today's most visible comedians, both in the Evangelical world and beyond. His videos, with titles "If Bible Characters were Influencers" and "If Noah's Ark Happened in 2022" have over 1 billion views. A Georgia native who currently resides in Nashville, Crist also pokes fun at Southern culture, country music and, frequently, Chick-fil-A. His latest video, "Every Christian Music Video," comically pinpoints the stereotypical elements found in many Christian music videos — the conflicts, the spiritual epiphanies and the almost instantaneous resolutions. As with most of his comedy, Crist said that among viewers, there's often a dichotomy between private enjoyment and public endorsement "depending on what kind of denomination or how deep you are into the game." Crist shared how having faced his own public scrutiny and "cancellation" gave him a unique vantage point from which to observe the ebb and flow of public opinion. Crist said that while experiencing a public cancellation was "the worst thing on planet Earth" and "horrific," it saved his life. "I don't agree with the way it was done, but it did save my life," he said. "I'm now three and a half, four years past it, and I've been sober since that day." He released his latest special, "John Crist: Would Like To Release A Statement," via YouTube. The video has already received over 1.8 million views. Since January, he's been on his sold-out "Emotional Support Tour" performing across the country. The comedian revealed that the inspiration for the tour's title and theme stemmed from the isolation and challenges faced by many during the pandemic-related...

This podcast hit paid subscribers' inboxes on July 27. It dropped for free subscribers on July 30. To receive future pods as soon as they're live, and to support independent ski journalism, please consider an upgrade to a paid subscription. You can also subscribe for free below:WhoJared Smith, President and CEO of Alterra Mountain CompanyRecorded onJuly 26, 2023About Alterra Mountain CompanyAlterra is owned by a joint venture between KSL Capital and Henry Crown and Company. Alterra owns and operates the following properties:The company's Ikon Pass delivers access to these resorts for the 2023-24 ski season:Why I interviewed himIf I could unleash one artifact of 2023 skiing on the winters of my teens and twenties, it would be these passes. Ikon, Epic, Indy, Mountain Collective. It doesn't matter which. They're all amazing. Punchcards to white-capped horizons. The kind of guidebook I could have spun a winter around, sating those impulses for novelty, variety, constant motion.Not that I mind them now. For anyone, especially families, that lives near skiing and vacations to skiing, they basically saved the sport. Day trips to Windham, weekends at Stratton, a spring break run to the Wasatch: a tough itinerary – perhaps an impossible one – without that plastic ticket secured the previous March.But man I coulda used one of those little Ski Club cards when I was untethered and unmoored and wired at all times on Mountain Dew. And broke, too, by the way. Teenage Stu's ski circuits followed discount days more than snowstorms. Fifteen-dollar lift tickets after one on Sunday at Sugar Loaf? I'm there, rolling three-deep in a red Ford Probe, the driver's-side passenger seat dropped for the skis and poles and boots angled in through the hatchback.I would have preferred a membership. In my 1990s Indy Pass fantasies I roll the Michigan circuit early winter – Nub's and Caberfae and Crystal and Shanty Creek and Treetops. Then 94 to 80, popping into all the snowgun-screaming High Plains bumps along the route west. Chestnut and Sundown and Seven Oaks and Mt. Crescent and Terry Peak. Then the big mountains and the big snows. Red Lodge and Lost Trail and Brundage and Silver and 49 North and White Pass. Or I skip the Midwest and roll Ikon, spend a week circling California. Another in Utah. A third in Colorado on the way home.It's weird how much I think about this. Alternate versions of winters long melted away. I'm not one to dwell or regret. Or pine for the lost or never-was. But that's the power of the multi-mountain ski pass. I never re-imagine my past with an iPhone or the internet or even the modern skis that have amped up the average skier's ability level. But I constantly imagine how much more I could have skied, and how many more places I could have visited, and how much sooner I would have discovered the ski world outside of the destination circuit, had the Ikon and Epic passes arrived 15 to 20 years before they did.These passes are special, is my point here. As a catalyst to adventure and an enabler to the adventurous, they have no equal that I can think of in any other industry. It's as though I could buy some supper club pass and use it at every restaurant in town for an entire year without ever paying again. And among these remarkable products, the Ikon Pass is currently the best of them all. It's hard to dispute this. Look again at the roster above. What they've built in just six years is remarkable. And it keeps getting better.What we talked aboutThe sudden passing and legacy of Aspen managing partner Jim Crown; why Aspen is not part of Alterra; from entry-level salesman to CEO at Ticketmaster; the dramatic evolution of Ticketmaster and its adaptation to the digital age; skiing's digital transition; entering skiing at a high level as an outsider; “we don't make it easy at all for people to come enjoy our sport”; how to better meet consumers on their Pet Rectangles; balancing affordability with crowding and capacity; could lift ticket pricing be more like baseball or concerts?; finally some sensible thoughts on lowering lift ticket prices; $289 lift tickets; filling midweek ghost towns; “we're on the front end of our pricing and product-packaging journey as an industry”; why Alterra bought Snow Valley; rethinking the mountain's lift fleet; chairlift safety bars; Snow Valley expansion potential; housing and bed development at Snow Valley's base; considering a lift connection between Bear Mountain and Snow Summit; whether Alterra could purchase more city-adjacent ski areas; why Alterra bought Schweitzer; expansion potential; how Ikon Pass access may evolve at Schweitzer; the Ikon approach to adding new partners; whether the Ikon Base Pass' value is eroding over time as high-profile partners exit that tier; comparing Epic and Ikon prices; and Alterra's Impact Report.  Why I thought that now was a good time for this interviewSmith pinned his CEO nametag onto his shirt almost exactly one year ago, on Aug. 1, 2022. He's had a busy year. The Ikon Pass has added five new partners (Alyeska, Sun Peaks, Grandvalira, Panorama, and Lotte Arai). Alterra purchased its first two ski areas since Sugarbush in 2019, scooping up Snow Valley, California in January and Schweitzer – the largest ski area in Idaho – last month. And the company acquired gear-rental outfit Ski Butlers and released its first Impact Report. A setback, too: while Ikon has still never lost a partner, Taos jumped off the Ikon Base Pass for next ski season, making it the seventh resort (along with Sun Valley, Snowbasin, Alta, Deer Valley, Aspen, and Jackson Hole) to exit that product.Meanwhile, check out the growing price differential between the Ikon and Epic passes over the past several seasons:After three years of relative parity, Ikon prices blew past Epic when Vail Resorts slashed prices in 2021. So this isn't news. But what's interesting is that Alterra has been able to hold that premium price. Vail lobbed its discount hand grenade three weeks after Alterra had locked in 2021-22 Ikon Pass prices. Rather than follow Vail into the basement, Alterra raised prices again in 2022. And again in 2023. Stunning as those early-bird differentials are, the gap is even more pronounced now: the current sticker price of a 2023-24 Ikon Pass is $1,259, a 36 percent premium over Epic's $929 pricetag. Ikon Base currently runs $929, which is 35 percent more than the $689 Epic Local Pass.So what? A Porsche costs more than a Ford. But when did the Ikon Pass become skiing's luxe label? For years, no one had an answer for Vail. Now it's hard to imagine how the Epic Pass will ever catch up to Ikon. Since 2020, Ikon has added Alyeska, Mt. Bachelor, Windham, Snow Valley, Schweitzer, Panorama, Sun Peaks, Chamonix, Dolomiti Superski, Kitzbühel, Lotte Arai, Sun Valley, and Snowbasin to its roster. Vail has added three ski areas in Pennsylvania and two (really one) in Switzerland, while losing Sun Valley and Snowbasin to Ikon. The Broomfield Bully, which spent the 2010s gobbling up everything from Whistler to Park City to half the Midwest and New England, suddenly looks inert beside its flashy young competitor.For now. Don't expect the dragon to sleep much longer. Vail – or, more accurately, the company's investors – will need to feast again soon (and I'll note that Vail has invested enormous sums into technology, infrastructure, and personnel upgrades over the past 16 months). Which is why Smith's job is so enormous. It won't be enough to simply keep Alterra and the Ikon Pass relevant. They must be transformative. Yes, that means things like terrain expansions and $50 million gondolas and new tickboxes on the Ikon Pass. But it also means the further melding of the physical and the digital, a new-skier experience that does not feel like Alaskan bootcamp, and more creativity in pricing than a $5 season pass purchased seven years in advance and a $4,500 day-of lift ticket.It's 2023. The Pet Rectangle has eaten the world. Any industry that hasn't gotten there already is going to die pretty soon. Skiing is sort of there and it's sort of not. Smith's job is to make sure Alterra makes it all the way in, and to bring us along for the run.Questions I wish I'd askedSo many. The most obvious being about the recent death of 50-year-old Sheldon Johnson, who fell out of a Tremblant gondola after it struck a drilling rig and split open. The photos are insane – it looks as though the car was sliced right in half. My minivan goes apeshit with sensors and auto-brakes if I'm about to back into a fence – why does a gondola, with all the technology we have, keep moving full speed into a gigantic piece of construction equipment?I also wanted to check in on Crystal's decision to jump off the Ikon Pass as its season pass, get an update on the new lifts going in at Alterra's resorts this summer, and ask when Deer Valley was going to get rid of that icky snowboard ban.Podcast NotesOn the sudden passing of Aspen managing partner Jim CrownPer the Aspen Times:Billionaire philanthropist Jim Crown was driving a single-seat, open-top Spec Racer with a 165-horsepower engine on June 25 in Woody Creek when it struck a tire barricade backed by a concrete wall that was surrounding a gravel trap.His son-in-law, Matthew McKinney, drove the Spec Racer a few hours before Crown drove it that day. McKinney remembered the car handled normally, although the brakes “were somewhat stiff, and the brake pedal had to be pressed somewhat firmly.”Aspen Motorsports Park staff told McKinney the brakes were new.These are some of the findings in the Pitkin County sheriff's report, released on Thursday, investigating Crown's death at the 50-acre park last month.A beloved Aspen and Chicago resident, he was not a racetrack rookie. The managing partner of Aspen Skiing Co. and adviser to former President Barack Obama, he enjoyed the Aspen tracks and once owned a Ferrari. He celebrated his June 25 birthday with family at the park.Around 2:20 p.m., deputies were alerted to a crash at the park's eighth corner wall. Dispatchers relayed that the 70-year-old driver was conscious, breathing but bleeding badly from head injuries. And his pulse was weak.McKinney and his wife told the officer in charge, Bruce Benjamin, that they never heard brakes screeching before the crash. (Benjamin noted skid marks near the crash). Crown's car hit the tire barricade “with such force, that it came off the ground a few feet.”Sheriff's deputies, Aspen Ambulance, and Aspen Fire Protection District first responders cared for Crown at the crash site. The report says they took turns giving him CPR chest compressions, but they were unable to save him. Crown was pronounced dead, with daughters Hayley and Victoria nearby.On why Aspen is not part of AlterraSmith and I discussed Aspen's decision to remain independent, rather than become part of Alterra, of which it is part owner. Former Aspen CEO Mike Kaplan told the full story on this podcast two years ago (49:28):On acquisitionsHere are my full write-ups on Alterra's purchase of Snow Valley and Schweitzer.On the evolution of the Ikon Base PassThere's little question that the Ikon Base Pass was underpriced when it hit the market at $599 in 2018. As the pass gained momentum, flooding some of the coalition's biggest names, resorts began excusing themselves from the cheapest version of Ikon. While the coalition has added more partners since inception than it has lost from the Base Pass, losing marquee names like Aspen, Jackson Hole, and Alta contributes to a sense that the pass' value is eroding over time, even as the price continues to climb (the Ikon Base Pass is currently on sale for $929). Here's a look at how Ikon Pass access has evolved since 2018:On Snow Valley's ghost lift fleetSnow Valley may be home to the most abandoned lifts of any operating ski area in the country. A Snow Valley representative confirmed for me earlier this year that lifts 2 and 8 have not run in at least five years, yet they remain on the trailmap today:Even more amazing, when I skied there in March, lifts 4 and 5 are still intact. Lift 5 hasn't been on the trailmap for 20 years!I also referenced a long-cancelled proposal to expand Snow Valley – here's where it sits on old trailmaps (looker's right):On Schweitzer's masterplanSmith alludes to Schweitzer's masterplan. Here's a look:And here, for reference, is the resort today (this map does not include the Creekside lift, which is replacing Musical Chairs this offseason):On Alterra's 2023 lift upgradesAlterra is at work on six new lifts this offseason:* The biggest of those projects is at Steamboat, where phase two of the Wild Blue Gondola will transport skiers from the base area directly to the top of Sunshine Peak. This 3.16-mile-long, 10-passenger gondola will be the longest in North America.* Even more exciting for skiers: the Mahogany Ridge high-speed quad will open an additional 650 acres of terrain looker's left of Pony Express, transforming Steamboat into the second-largest ski area in Colorado:* Mammoth will upgrade Canyon Express (Lift 16) from a high-speed quad to a high-speed six-pack:* Winter Park will upgrade Pioneer from a high-speed quad to a high-speed six-pack with a mid-station:* Solitude will upgrade Eagle Express from a high-speed quad to a high-speed six-pack:* Snowshoe will replace the Powder Monkey triple with a fixed-grip quad:On Smith leaving TicketmasterI referenced a Q&A that Smith did with Pollstar in 2020. You can read that here.On Alterra's Impact ReportSmith and I discuss Alterra's first Impact Report. You can read it here.More Alterra on The Storm Skiing PodcastFormer Alterra CEO Rusty Gregory appeared on the podcast three times, in 2020, 2021, and 2022. I've also hosted the leaders of several of Alterra's ski areas:* Palisades Tahoe President and COO Dee Byrne – May 4, 2023* Deer Valley President & COO Todd Bennett – April 20, 2023* Solitude President & COO Amber Broadaway – March 5, 2022* Steamboat President & COO Rob Perlman – Dec. 9, 2021* Crystal Mountain President & CEO Frank DeBerry – Oct. 22, 2021* Sugarbush President & GM John Hammond – Nov. 2, 2020* Sugarbush President & COO Win Smith – Jan. 30, 2020I've also hosted the leaders of many Ikon Pass partner mountains and related entities, including:* Valle Nevado GM Ricardo Margulis – July 19, 2023* Sun Peaks GM Darcy Alexander – June 13, 2023* SkiBig3 President Pete Woods – May 26, 2023* Snowbasin VP & GM Davy Ratchford – Feb. 1, 2023* Aspenware CEO Rob Clark (Alterra purchased Aspenware in 2022) – Dec. 29, 2023* Loon Mountain President & GM Brian Norton – Nov. 14, 2022* Boyne Resorts CEO Stephen Kircher – Nov. 21, 2022* Sun Valley VP & GM Pete Sonntag – Oct. 20, 2022* The Summit at Snoqualmie GM Guy Lawrence – April 20, 2022* Arapahoe Basin COO Alan Henceroth – April 14, 2022* Big Sky President & COO Taylor Middleton – April 6, 2022* The Highlands President & GM Mike Chumbler – Feb. 18, 2022* Jackson Hole President Mary Kate Buckley – Nov. 17, 2021* Boyne Mountain GM Ed Grice – Oct. 19, 2021* Mt. Buller GM Laurie Blampied – Oct. 12, 2021* Aspen Skiing Company CEO Mike Kaplan – Oct. 1, 2021* Taos CEO David Norden – Sept. 16, 2021* Sunday River GM Brian Heon – Feb. 10, 2021* Windham President Chip Seamans – Jan. 31, 2021* Sugarloaf GM Karl Strand – Part 1, Sept. 25, 2020* Sugarloaf GM Karl Strand – Part 2, Sept. 30, 2020* Boyne Resorts CEO Stephen Kircher – April 1, 2020* Sunday River President & GM Dana Bullen – Feb. 14, 2020* Loon Mountain President & GM Jay Scambio – Feb. 7, 2020 * Boyne Resorts CEO Stephen Kircher – Nov. 21, 2019* Killington & Pico President & GM Mike Solimano – Oct. 13, 2019You can view all archived and scheduled podcasts here.The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us.The Storm publishes year-round, and guarantees 100 articles per year. This is article 63/100 in 2023, and number 449 since launching on Oct. 13, 2019. Want to send feedback? 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A Marilyn Manson sexual assault accuser was apparently lying and recants her accusations this week, Travis Barker injures the same finger again during Blink-182 rehearsals, Who won the award for “Best Rock Tour” of 2022? We'll let you know about all of the Pollstar Touring awards & more …PLUS This week in Rock & Roll History Trivia, Weekly WTF & so much more! Direct episode link - Everything at www.rocknewsweekly.com Watch us when we go live, chat with us & more… Every Sunday at 2pm PST @ https://www.twitch.tv/rocknewsweekly All Socials: Instagram.com/rocknewsweekly Facebook.com/rocknewsweekly Twitter.com/rocknewsweekly On-demand at: Youtube.com/@rocknewsweekly #rock #rocknews #rocknewsweekly #rocknewsweeklypodcast #podcast #podcasts #podcastsofinstagram #metal #alternative #indie #trivia

Whether you're a newbie in the business, or a seasoned professional seeking some guidance and direction, Emily White's book “How To Build A Sustainable Music Career and Collect All Revenue Streams” is a must read for any music professional wanting to know the steps needed for success (and in the correct order). Her name graced the cover of Billboard magazine while in her 20's, with Emily White's work additionally covered by Forbes, Fast Company, Bloomberg, Rolling Stone, CNN, Fox Business, Vox, The Huffington Post, Pitchfork, Relix, The Fader, Pollstar, Stereogum, Alternative Press, ESPN and more. Emily is a regular speaker around the globe at events such as SXSW, Mi- dem, BIGSOUND Australia, Canadian Music Week, PollstarLive!, NAMM, Music Biz, NARM, SanFran MusicTech, Between The Waves, and innumerous universities. White has served on the boards of Future of Music, Well-Dunn, CASH Music, SXSW, The David Lynch Foundation Live!, The Grammys' Education Committee, and Pandora's Artist Advisory Council. Her first book, Interning 101, was released in 2017 (9GiantStepsBooks) and is a coursebook at schools around the world. White is an Adjunct Professor at New York University's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music in Tisch School of The Arts. www.collectiveentinc.com © 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions LLC Showrunner and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella Producer and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender Management Representation: Chuck Thompson for Thompson Entertainment Group, LLC Co-Producer - Audio/Video Editor (the man behind the curtain): Mark Sabella Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle Marketing and Social Media (all knowing): Sarah Fleshner for 362 Entertainment All Around Problem Solver (and Mental Health Therapist for us): Connie Ribas Recorded inside what could be an old beat up Airstream Trailer located somewhere on what's left of Music Row in Nashville TN (Man we sure do miss Noshville, and the Longhorn Steakhouse) Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN Editing and Post at Midnight Express Studio located in Olian, NY Production Sound Design: Keith Stark Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson Special Thanks to the creator and founder of the podcast, Tom Sabella, along with Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original "Business Side of Music" podcast and trusting us to carry on their legacy. Website: If you would like to be a guest on the show, please submit a request to: musicpodcast@mail.com If you're interested in becoming a sponsor for the show, let us know and we'll send you a media / sponsorship kit to you. Contact us at musicpodcast@mail.com The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this show provided by the guest(s), are those of the guest(s) own, and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the host or producers of this podcast. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The Business Side of Music's name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner (Lotta Dogs Productions LLC), and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Copyright © 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions, LLC, All rights reserved.  

Our Current Events Show # 143 - Presented by SoundBroker.com and hosted by Jan Landy.  An entertaining robust discussion offering opinions on current events. Offer your opinion every Wednesday at 5 PM - Pacific (UTC-8)/ 8 PM EDT  It's more satisfying than seeing a therapist and it gives you a chance to laugh while learning about the latest of what is happening in our world and how it affects us. If you want to participate and be on the Zoom panel contact me.  This week we discussed: Neeva. But what about the friends in your life who count on you to tell them about what's up and coming in tech? Forward them this email or share isbardavailable.com or isbingaiavailable.com — no waitlist tricks, just the magic of AI search. ----------- US officials issued a travel advisory today urging American citizens in Russia to leave "immediately," citing the ongoing conflict and the heightened risk of "wrongful detentions." ---------- The US suspects that three unidentified objects downed since last Friday served commercial purposes and weren't used for spying, which may help ease anxiety over a Chinese balloon that traversed American airspace before being shot down ————— The death toll across Turkey and Syria following last Monday's catastrophic earthquake has reached at least 36,000, ---------- cavlo returns to Las Vegas for its Spring Show on May 4th ----------- Patrick Mahomes MVP - The Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LVII in a thrilling 38-35 game against the Philadelphia Eagles The Super Bowl attracted 113 million viewers, the third most-watched TV program ever. RJ: MSG Sphere aims for fall opening, but secrecy remains https://www.reviewjournal.com/post/2726567 But U2 Super Bowl Ad Confirms Fall Residency At Las Vegas' MSG Sphere ---------- Reid airport is expected next week to release 2022 passenger totals, and it's likely to be the most in history, close to 53 million. ---------- After the Super Bowl this weekend, the host stadium will have tons of leftover food -- but it won't go to waste. An army of volunteers has an elaborate game plan to gather thousands of pounds of surplus food and quickly get it to people in need. 2023 “Players Tailgate” event, set to be hosted by Food Network star chef Bobby Flay.  ---------- Pollstar 34th Annual Pollstar Awards Will Once Again Honor The Best In Live Presented by Live Nation on Feb. 22, ---------- Duran Duran is embarking on the road this summer with 26 dates across North American arenas. Bastille and Nile Rodgers & CHIC will join as special guests the entire run. Beyoncé will crisscross Europe and North America, hitting 40 stadiums on her ‘Renaissance World Tour' this summer. The Queen will kick off her run on May 10 at Friends Arena in Stockholm, Sweden ---------- Madonna announced “The Celebration Tour” last month, her first arena shows in seven years, the initial itinerary included 36 stops across the U.S., UK and Europe. That number has been doubled due to overwhelming demand. ---------- Robert Plant and Alison Krauss will extend their live musical reunion with a 2023 “Raising The Roof Tour" leg, hitting 24 North American cities and kicking off April 25 in Shreveport, Louisiana. ----------- Burt Bacharach, master of pop songwriting, dies aged 94 How many times can you wear pajamas, jeans, & other clothes without washing them? 45:28 Vengeance B.J. Novak - Quentin Sellers: I'd probably say that nobody writes anything. All we do is translate. So if you ever get stuck and you don't know what to say... just listen. Even to the silences. Listen as hard as you can to the world around you and... repeat back what you hear. That translation, that's your voice

Elton John's “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” Tour has become the most profitable tour in history, as reported by Pollstar. Pollstar has been tracking concert industry tickets sales for over 40 years. They recently published a list of artist's with the most tickets sold & the highest grossing concerts. Jay found this to be an interesting treasure trove of potential quiz material…and so we have one. Song: Parannoul - “Arrival”Nick reports on the 2023 Grammy Awards. Viola Davis is 18th on the EGOT list, Beyoncé breaks the record for most Grammy's, Questlove arranged a 15min homage to 50 years of Hip Hop and Wilco's ‘Yankee Hotel Foxtrot' won 21 years late!Song: Wilco - “Jesus, Etc”Greg is back with another Heavy Flirtation and this week he's snuggling up with Sleep Token. Who are they? No idea, in fact no one does! Masked and anonymous, the English progressive-post-metal-indie band is about to release their 3rd studio album. A string of singles from the upcoming album have been incredible successful on streaming platforms and Greg likes what he's hearing!Songs:Sleep Token - “The Summoning”Sleep Token - “Chokehold”Sleep Token - “Hypnosis”

Jacque Holowaty joins the show today to talk about her journey to Seattle, Washington to become the VP of Employee and Guest Experience at Climate Pledge Arena. Formerly the Key Arena, it went through a full renovation to become the first Net Zero Carbon-certified arena in the world! Climate Pledge Arena is home to the NHL's Seattle Kraken, is ranked #9 for Arenas, and is the best new concert facility according to Pollstar magazine! Also, it was awarded Sports Facility of the year by Sports Business Journal! Jacque has had an amazing journey in events and today talks about what she "Does", how she "Did" it, and what she and the team "will" do next! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

iTunes          Spotify          Youtube     Patreon        Lucas Sacks: Lucas Sacks is the Director of Booking for Brooklyn Bowl Williamsburg & Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia.  Brooklyn Bowl Williamsburg is an 850 capacity 23,000 sq ft concert venue, bowling alley, restaurant, and bar hosting live music nightly since July 2009. Brooklyn Bowl has been ranked annually within Pollstar's top 10 global club-size venue ticket sales figures. Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia is a 900 capacity multi-floor version of it's sister venue in Brooklyn, opening in November 2021 in Fishtown. Lucas has been a part of the Brooklyn Bowl Talent department since 2012, where he started as an intern and rose through the ranks. He books & oversees multi-departmental coordination of upwards of 700 concerts & music-related events per year including residencies, underplays, charity/fundraising events, original content creation & production across both cities' venues. Lucas also books the annual Brooklyn Bowl Family Reunion 3-day, 24-band Official SXSW showcase event. Prior to Brooklyn Bowl, Lucas served a brief stint at Velour Music Group as a day-to-day manager for acts Soulive, Lettuce, Gramatik, Break Science, & Kaki King. Lucas graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science from the Bandier Program for Music & Allied Entertainment Industries at Syracuse University in 2012. Lucas resides in Greenpoint; just a few minutes from Brooklyn Bowl Williamsburg. Paul Bacher: 32-year old NYC based Talent Buyer for Brooklyn Bowl Williamsburg. Paul Bacher is a live events industry pro. Growing up in Connecticut, just a stone's throw away from the bustling nightlife of New York City. Paul's mother was a musical theater fanatic and got him involved in piano, drum lessons at an early age which eventually led him to play in jazz ensembles, rock bands, acapella groups and more. After spending countless hours around music and venues, Bacher naturally gravitated towards the live concert business. Tenacity in mind, Bacher started cold-calling concert venues and asking if they needed any help. After landing a position at The Cutting Room, where he booked five shows with legendary comedian Dave Chapelle, he went on to book hundreds of local and national acts at The Knitting Factory Brooklyn and City Winery. Bacher's musical background and years spent booking shows in the independent New York club scene has made him a passionate and proactive promoter.  Special Mentions: Pepsi, Where's My Jet?, The Music Never Stops: What Putting on 10,000 Shows Has Taught Me About Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Magic – Peter Shapiro, Brooklyn Bowl Williamsburg, Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia, Relix Magazine, The Capitol Theater, Becky Pell - Yoga Journey: A Contemporary Guide to a Timeless Tradition, Claire Murphy -  Girl on the Road: How to Break into Touring from a Female Perspective, Roadie Free Radio Merch, RFR Podcast Bundle, Follow Your Drishti Yoga Podcast, roadiecare.com, musicares.org, Roswell Pro Audio Mini K87, Soundgirls.org

Live—from the campus of Hillsdale College in beautiful Hillsdale Michigan— this is Scot Bertram in for Steve on the Steve Gruber Show for –Friday, October 28th 2022—   —Here are 3 big things you need to know—   One — The biggest volcano in Hawaii might be getting ready to erupt.  Hawaii County officials are warning people that Mauna Loa is showing increasing signs of activity, which could signal a coming eruption.  Hawaii County's Civil Defense Administrator said on Thursday that people who live on the slopes of Mauna Loa should prepare for some kind of lava disaster. Two—  Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney is endorsing a Democrat in a tight race for her U.S. House seat.  Elissa Slotkin of Michigan was described by Cheney as a good and honorable public servant.  Cheney is also set to campaign in the district next week.   And number three— Dolly Parton says she's done with touring.  Ahead of her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction next week, Parton spoke with "Pollstar" and cited her age and husband as reasons as to why she doesn't think she'll tour again.  She's not done performing, though, adding that she will most likely still play the occasional special show or festival.      

Comedian John Crist (@johnbcrist) is joining Justin on the podcast this week to get into conversation he's never had before and it's an episode you don't want to miss! Crist recently kicked-off his national stand-up theater tour with his John Crist: The Emotional Support Tour and he is first book is out now, Delete That! The book is a candid and irreverent look at the ridiculous ways we all try to make ourselves look better online. Crist has shared the stage with comedy heavyweights like Dave Chappelle, Adam Carolla, Trevor Noah, Dana Carvey, Seth Meyers, Larry The Cable Guy and more. In 2019, Crist made Pollstar's Top 100 Global Tours list, with over 197,000 tickets sold for his Human Being Tour. Crist has created and starred in several videos for Buzzfeed, and has been featured on The Today Show, Fox & Friends, HLN, ESPN, HuffPost, The Adam Carolla Show, and more. Over the past year, he has gone viral with videos like “Brands that need to be CANCELLED” “Weatherman MELTS Down on live TV,” and “Every Parent at Disney,” which have helped him garner over 1 billion views online and over 4 million fans on social media. Follow John on Instagram here! Listen to John's podcast NET POSITIVE here! Host and Executive Producer: Justin Crawford Produced by JUST Media This episode is sponsored by Sipple. Give your body and live a break and be more mindful with your drinking choices – like Tenneyson today! Use discount code SIPTEN when you shop at sipple.co

"Pollstar has released their yearly mid year report on live music and the results are good. People are going out and spending money. The one downside is ticket pricing and ticket gouging on secondary markets."

"Mass-Debaters" Unite! Los Cuatros Jinetes are back once again as we kick-off Season Three. In this episode we discuss the 40th Anniversary of Pollstar and a recent concert poll they released in celebration. So grab a drink, because you're gonna need it for this one, and let's get started!

Yeaaaa!!  Welcome back in for another new episode!  This is the one year anniversary of our podcast episode!  We had a blast on this one celebrating and remembering our beginning journey until now.  After reminiscing we jump into a recent Pollstar list that dropped showing us the top touring artists and bands for the last 40 years.  DC and Warner Bros are at it again just making the wrong decisions over and over.  There's a new remake of a classic movie that was announced and we aren't happy about it.  The Texas Rangers did pretty much nothing at the MLB trade deadline.  We pay respects to the most famous and legendary baseball broadcaster of all time that recently passed away.  Deshaun Watson received his suspension but the NFL wants to change the length and do their own discipline.  The Cowboys are not making any moves when they should for key positions.  Jerry Jones says there is no urgency so what are we worried about Cowboys fans?  And finally since it's the one year anniversary episode there's a famous story from our lives we had to tell again!  We can promise you've never heard a Vegas story like this one.  Strap in and hit play!  Cheers everyone!  Thanks so much for the continued support out there!

This episode features Billboard journalist Eric Renner Brown, who has spent a lot of the past few years covering the concert industry for Pollstar. We talk about his experience of covering the industry through the chaos of the first phase of the pandemic, and what's been happening since things have mostly resumed in the current phase of the pandemic. If you subscribe to the Fluxblog Patreon you can hear a tangent we went on about the current jam band scene with a focus on Goose, Billy Strings, and Dead and Co. this coming weekend.