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Friday, June 2, 2023

Def Leppard, Motley Crue Announce 2023 Australian Tour Dates

Def Leppard and Motley Crue have announced three Australian tour dates this year as part of their 2023 co-headlining "The World Tour."

The celebrated rock legends will bring their electrifying stage shows to Australia beginning with Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium on November 8. It will be followed by concerts at Sydney's Giants Stadium on November 11 and Melbourne's Marvel Stadium on November 14.

"After getting back on the road this past summer, we're beyond thrilled to bring this massive tour to a global audience including some special dates in Australia!" said Def Leppard lead singer Joe Elliott.

The artists' 72-hour ticket pre-sale commences on Friday. Brisbane and Melbourne will be kicking off at 9 am and Sydney at 10 am.

Vodafone customers can secure tickets during a 48 hour pre-sale commencing June 5 at Vodafone.com.au/ticket. Brisbane and Melbourne will begin at 10 am and Sydney at 11 am.

The Live Nation pre-sale commences on June 7 - Brisbane and Melbourne at 11 am, running until 10 am on June 8, and Sydney from 12 pm until 11 am on June 8.

General public tickets go on sale on June 8 - Brisbane and Melbourne from 11 am and Sydney from 12 pm.

Complete tour, ticket and VIP Experience information are available at www.livenation.com.au

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Jack Johnson, Doobie Brothers & Brad Paisley To Headline BeachLife Ranch 2023

Jack Johnson, the Doobie Brothers and Brad Paisley are set to headline the upcoming BeachLife Ranch festival, scheduled to take place September 22 - 24 on the waterfront in Redondo Beach, California.

The Avett Brothers, Wynonna Judd, Blackberry Smoke, Shakey Graves, Bahamas, Keb' Mo', Midland, Yola and Amanda Shires are among other acts named in the lineup for the festival.

Shooter Jennings will present The Highwaymen Revival set at the festival, while Devon Allman and Donavon Frankenreiter are set to bring their "World Record Attempt: See It All American Tour" to Redondo Beach.

The festival co-founder and producer Allen Sanford said last year that the goal was to introduce the concept to the community and build awareness for the "coastal country" event.

"It's a difficult brand exercise," Sanford said of developing a second festival at one location. "It's still the same good time, still boutique catered to the consumer, not big lines, not crazy busy, just a different vibe more inspired by Central California, country/Americana and folk."

The inaugural BeachLife Ranch last year was topped by Brandi Carlile, The Lumineers and Dierks Bentley.

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Jewel Draws Mixed Reaction For National Anthem At Indy 500

Jewel's acoustic rendition of the U.S. national anthem "The Star Spangled Banner" at this year's Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday (May 28) has drawn a mixed reaction from fans.

Clad in an all-white outfit with a checkered flag tucked beneath her cowboy hat, Jewel performed a soulful rearranged version of the national anthem, strumming her guitar as she sang.

Jewel previously delivered a similar rendition of the classic tune prior to the 2023 NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City in late February.

"Jewel butchered the national anthem at the Indy 500. People were trying to sing along but couldn't because of the way she sang it. What a shame," tweeted one person.

Another one wrote, "Jewel's national anthem for indy 500 might be the worst anthem rendition to date."

One Twitter user demanded Jewel "STOP CHANGING THE MELODY AND RHYTHM OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM," and even put her rendition in her personal "top 3 least favorites."

"For the love of god, just sing the national anthem as it's meant to be sung. Don't put your own spin on it. Sacrilegious. Ugh," Twitter user Concerned Canadian Serena posted.

However, several fans praised her performance. "Jewel just did the best national anthem I've ever heard in my life I'm not exaggerating," a viewer tweeted.

Some even admitted they "found nothing wrong" with Jewel's rendition and argued there's "no one right way or style to sing the National Anthem, as long it's respectful."

"Never felt patriotic in my whole life til sitting through jewel singing the national anthem at the indy 500," wrote one user.

(Photo: Dana Trippe)

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