Six years ago, near the end of a show in Austria, Bob Dylan grew so enraged by fans taking photos and shooting video that he stopped the set, narrowly avoided a nasty fall, and delivered an extraordinarily rare rebuke to the audience. “Take pictures or don’t take pictures,” he snapped. …
Read More »Tyler, the Creator Was Exhausted, But He Still Danced All Night in NYC
Tyler, the Creator has a Ph.D. in the art of the pop-up show. His formula: Randomly drop the flyer on social media, set a low enough price to get everyone to mentally buy into it, watch disappointed fans bemoan coming up empty-handed after waiting in the virtual queue, and prepare …
Read More »Sitting Room Only: The 6 Best Portable Chairs for Music Festivals and Outdoor Concerts
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Table of Contents What Are the Best Portable Chairs for Music Festivals? How We Chose the Best Portable Outdoor Chairs Can You Bring Chairs to a Music Festival? …
Read More »Gov Ball Cancels Early Sets, Delays Headliners Due to Inclement Weather
Governors Ball 2025 kicked off on Friday with a jam-packed lineup and memorable sets by acts like Tyler, the Creator and Mk.gee, but the second day of the New York music festival faced some hiccups because of inclement weather. On Saturday morning, the festival posted a message letting attendees know …
Read More »Mk.gee, the Beaches, Wet Leg, MJ Lenderman to Headline Rolling Stone's Rock & Roll Tour
Hey hey, my my: Mk.gee, the Beaches, Wet Leg, and MJ Lenderman will headline Rolling Stone Presents: Gather No Moss, a rock & roll tour stopping in four major cities this summer. The showcase will kick off on July 26 at the Fillmore in Denver, with Mk.gee leading the bill. …
Read More »Rilo Kiley Sound Better Than Ever at First Concert Since 2008
Midway through Rilo Kiley’s reunion tour kickoff at the Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo on Monday, Blake Sennett carefully scanned the GA pit. “I was wondering what our fans would look like in 2025,” the singer-guitarist said. He motioned over to his bandmate, Jenny Lewis. “She’s right. You really …
Read More »Phish Are Playing the Hollywood Bowl: Here's Where to Get Last-Minute Spring Tour Tickets Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. After kicking off their Spring 2025 Tour in Seattle earlier this month, Phish‘s latest trek is already winding down. The band will head to Los Angeles for three …
Read More »John Mayer, Kings of Leon to Headline 2025 Pilgrimage Festival
John Mayer, backed by his full band, and Kings of Leon will headline the 2025 Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival in Franklin, Tennessee. Set for Sept. 27 and 28 at the Park at Harlinsdale Farm, this year’s Pilgrimage marks the Nashville-area fest’s 11th anniversary. Along with the headliners, the lineup …
Read More »Inside the 'Garden State' 20th Anniversary Concert: See the Shins and Iron & Wine Perform
It sounded like 2004, back on the plane with Andrew Largeman. The sun had already gone down over Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre on Saturday night for the sold-out Garden State 20th Anniversary Concert, when the curtains opened and Zach Braff stood on stage underneath a spotlight as the Prayer to …
Read More »Rolling Stone's Future of Music Showcase Was the Hottest Night in Town, All Week Long
Austin’s ACL Live at the Moody Theater was once again where the stars of tomorrow came out, earlier this month, as Rolling Stone’s Future of Music Showcase at SXSW took over the famed Texas venue for the third straight year. For four nights, fans packed into the 2,750-capacity Moody to …
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