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Yahoo
05-05-2025
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Family seeks answers after ruling on son's death near Electric Forest
GRANT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — The parents of a man found dead years after going missing from the Electric Forest music festival say they're not giving up in their search for answers. Kevin Graves, a 28-year-old from Oakland County, from the festival near Rothbury in 2018. The last seven years have felt like a lifetime for Kevin's parents, Gary and Kathy Graves. It's been years and years of trying to find out what happened to Kevin. 'It's still open in our hearts,' Kathy Graves said. 'We'll never be the same.' Initial searches throughout the area came up empty. Family and volunteers handed out missing person flyers at the 2019 festival. In 2023, they helped with his face outside the festival entrance. It wasn't until late last year that a sheriff's deputy came to their front door and told them Kevin's in a wooded area not far from the festival. 'I wish that knock on the door was for something else,' Kathy Graves said. 'Something more definitive.' Kevin's wallet and phone were also discovered nearby. His parents couldn't believe he was found there then and not before. Remains ID'd as missing man, whose sister recalls his 'kind spirit' 'They searched once, they searched twice, they searched numerous times in that area,' Kathy Graves said. 'Why the dogs didn't find anything? That doesn't make sense.' Now, they've gotten word from the Oceana County Medical Examiner that the office has ruled Kevin's cause of death as undetermined. That often happens when remains have been out in the elements for so many years. Gary and Kathy Graves say they were told there were no obvious signs of trauma. News 8 reached out to the Oceana County Medical Examiner Sunday asking more about the report. The office has not yet responded. Michigan State Police said after Kevin's remains were found that there were no signs of foul play. Human remains found near festival site where man went missing 'We're not done,' Kathy Graves said. 'We're not done looking for answers. I don't think it's the end of the story at all.' Soon, Kevin's parents will go out with Michigan State Police to the site where he was found. They're not satisfied by the lack of answers in the report. They hope eventually they'll find out how Kevin ended up there. 'Somebody knows something,' Gary Graves said. 'Somebody's afraid to speak. And until somebody speaks up, it's gonna keep going. We're gonna be looking.' 'Maybe one day, they'll come forward or somebody will say something,' Kathy Graves said. 'I guess we're looking for justice.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
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The Boston Beer Company and AEG Presents Announce Strategic Live Music Partnership
Multiyear Partnership to Bring Premium, Ready-to-Drink Sun Cruiser Iced Tea & Vodka, Truly Hard Seltzer, Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea and Angry Orchard Hard Cider to Nearly 30 Iconic AEG Presents Music Venues and Festivals Nationwide BOSTON, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Boston Beer Company has joined forces with AEG Presents, a global leader in live entertainment, to bring its portfolio of brands—headlined by Sun Cruiser Iced Tea & Vodka and also including Truly Hard Seltzer, Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea, and Angry Orchard Hard Cider—to the heart of the live music experience. The multiyear partnership, brokered by AEG Presents Global Partnerships, will see The Boston Beer Company activate its flagship brands across nearly 30 AEG Presents music venues nationwide, including Brooklyn Steel (NY), Resorts World Theatre (Las Vegas), and Roadrunner (Boston) as well as multiple festivals from coast to coast, including Electric Forest in Rothbury, Michigan, and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (New Orleans). As the first major music partnership for Sun Cruiser, coming just one year after its debut, this partnership will help the fast-growing spirits-based iced tea establish itself as a go-to choice for music lovers. The brand and its lineup of flavors—Classic Iced Tea, Lemonade + Iced Tea, Raspberry, and Peach—will be prominently featured across AEG Presents' iconic venues and festivals. Fans of legal drinking age can elevate their concert-going experience through on-site activities such as product sampling, exclusive giveaways, limited-edition merchandise, and more.* "Sun Cruiser is all about bringing drinkers that nostalgic, summertime feeling all year long, and there's no better place to let the good times cruise than live music events,' said Erica Taylor, senior brand director for Sun Cruiser. 'We want to be where our drinkers are, and we know they love live music, so this is our way of helping them savor every moment of their experience at AEG Presents' concerts and festivals.' Made with real iced tea, real vodka and natural flavors, Sun Cruiser delivers a smooth sip with no bubbles, 4.5% ABV, 100 calories and just 1 gram of sugar per 12oz. serving, making it an easy sipping experience, perfect for a festival weekend or concert night. "Boston Beer's products represent the perfect blend of quality and innovation that we seek in our strategic partnerships,' said Bret Heiman, SVP, Global Partnerships at AEG Presents. 'Their fresh approach and standout offerings will enhance the fan experience across our extensive network of venues and festivals, creating memorable moments that extend far beyond the stage.' The brand-new partnership underscores The Boston Beer Company's commitment to the live music space and sets the foundation for future growth as well as expanded activations across the AEG Presents portfolio. For more information on The Boston Beer Company and its brands, please visit To find Sun Cruiser Iced Tea & Vodka near you, check out the brand's product finder. For more on AEG Presents, visit About The Boston Beer Company: The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM) began in 1984 brewing Samuel Adams beer and has since grown to become one of the largest and most respected craft brewers in the United States. We consistently offer the highest-quality products to our drinkers, and we apply what we've learned from making great-tasting craft beer to making great-tasting and innovative "beyond beer" products. The Boston Beer Company has pioneered not only craft beer but also hard cider, hard seltzer, and hard tea. Our brands include household names like Angry Orchard Hard Cider, Dogfish Head, Hard Mountain Dew, Samuel Adams, Sun Cruiser, Truly Hard Seltzer, and Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea. We have taprooms and hospitality locations in California, Delaware, Massachusetts, New York, and Ohio. For more information, please visit our website at which includes links to our respective brand websites. About Sun Cruiser Iced Tea & Vodka: Made for those who enjoy the sun on their face and hanging outdoors with friends, Sun Cruiser Iced Tea & Vodka is made with real brewed tea and premium vodka for a perfect choice to sip and share. At 4.5% ABV and no bubbles to weigh you down, Sun Cruiser has just a kiss of sweetness and tastes refreshingly smooth in a mix of delicious flavors. For more information, follow along on social @DrinkSunCruiser and visit us at About AEG Presents: Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across five continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, Rock En Seine and All Points East — continue to set the bar for the live music experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as Justin Bieber, Zach Bryan, Sabrina Carpenter, Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Celine Dion, Elton John, Carin León, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and Tyler, The Creator, in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as The Bowery Presents, Cárdenas Marketing Network, Concerts West, Frontier Touring, Goldenvoice, Marshall Arts, MCT Agentur, Messina Touring Group, PromoWest Productions, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach. More information can be found at About AEG: Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, AEG is the world's leading sports and live entertainment company. The company operates in the following business segments: Music through AEG Presents, which is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performances, including the production and promotion of global and regional concert tours, an extensive portfolio of clubs, theaters and other music venues, concerts and special events and world-renowned festivals such as the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival; Venues and Real Estate, which develops, owns and operates world-class venues, as well as major sports and entertainment districts like Arena and L.A. LIVE, Uber Platz in Berlin and The O2 in London; Sports, as the world's largest operator of high-profile sporting events and sports franchises including the LA Kings, LA Galaxy and Eisbären Berlin; Global Partnerships, which oversees worldwide sales and servicing of sponsorships including naming rights, premium seating, and other strategic partnerships. And Ticketing, through its ticketing platform, which provides more than 400 clients worldwide with ticketing services that cover the gamut of entertainments, including sporting events, arena tours, music clubs festival, rodeos and family events. Through its worldwide network of venues, portfolio of powerful sports and music brands and its integrated entertainment districts, AEG entertains more than 90 million guests annually. More information about AEG can be found at *Subject to state legalities; experiences may differ by venue. CONTACT: Kasey Barrow Boston Beer Company 443-945-5355 Dennis Dennehy AEG Presents ddennehy@ Sam Johnson AEG Presents sjohnson@ Shannon Donnelly AEG Global Partnerships in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
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L.A.'s GRAMMY Museum Launches Interactive Sonic Playground Exhibit
The GRAMMY Museum's newest permanent exhibit, Sonic Playground, features a stage with real instruments visitors can describing the GRAMMY Museum's new interactive exhibit, Sonic Playground, Chief Curator and Vice President of Curatorial Affairs Jasen Emmons described the installation as a safe space for people to discover music."For me, Sonic Playground is a way to have people realize they can make music themselves, but it's also a way to help deepen people's appreciation for music, because even if they don't become a musician themselves, they understand what it takes to create music," said GRAMMY Museum opened its newest permanent exhibit, Sonic Playground, on February 14. The exhibit features different interactive opportunities for both kids and adults to its non-traditional interface focused on connection, Sonic Playground provides a hands-on experience by combining music, technology and education. The heart of the exhibit is its Electric Forest. 16 vibrant poles stand tall and act as audio levels, and visitors can interact with the exhibit by motioning their hand up or down to raise or lower the volume of a certain sound."What this leads to is the potential of discovery... you might go and you might raise three poles that are three strings playing in harmony, but you might also then hear a combination of say, cello with banjo, with electric bass, with synthesizer," said Shaun Chasin, a film, television and video game composer who created the music for the Electric Forest. The 16 different poles are based on a 19-minute original composition by Chasin, which allows each visitor to create a blend of light and sound completely unique to themselves."One of our main goals with this is that we wanted to give, especially young people, the ability to feel like they had control over music," said Chasin. "What we might be fighting against is, say, somebody who took piano lessons with the neighbor down the street, who was really mean to them, and they hated it, and they lost whatever would have been a passion for music."Chasin describes the composition as a "balancing act." He began writing the music in November, recorded by the end of December, and installed it in the museum in January."There's never a big chunk of silence at the park. And so that leads to the challenge that you don't want it to be overly busy, where there's just tons of things happening," said Chasin. "It has to be able to work in any combination of those stems, where you might hear two [poles] together and they sound like they could work, but you might hear 16 together and that also has to work."In addition, the exhibit offers a stage with real instruments, a DJ set, a SoundTrax Career Wall, that showcases different job opportunities in the industry and sound booths where users can practice their singing skills, play with instruments and rap over artists' original tracks. The installation serves as the museum's most interactive space."We've had interactives before, but in this space we have 17 different interactives and 51 people at any one time could be doing something," said Emmons. "This space was really designed to be fully hands on."The museum aims to serve as a community and educational space for visitors."Education is really the cornerstone of what everything the museum does, whether it's a public program and you get to hear it firsthand from an artist or coming into the space and learning more [about] how to make music. And also the workshops and programs that we offer," said GRAMMY Museum worked with a Youth Advisory Board throughout the creation of Sonic Delgado, a high school senior and Youth Advisory Board Member, first learned about Sonic Playground through the GRAMMY Museum's Student recalled meeting Emmons and discussing the Sonic Playground. From there, she began attending meetings with other students interested in the project."It's been a really great learning experience and I'm really thankful that the GRAMMY Museum values the opinions of the youth and they want to include them in everything they're doing when it comes to music education and just bringing awareness to the music industry," said Delgado. While she says the process of putting the exhibit together was a great experience, seeing people interact with the space has been "the most rewarding part.""I hope that everyone can find something that resonates with them here," said Delgado. "I hope that everyone can discover their own potential within the music industry through just play and through fun and through collaboration because I feel like that's where everything really starts."Sonic Playground is dedicated to the legacy of Jim Long and was made possible by the Long Family Trust and additional support from Roland Corporation and is the cornerstone of the GRAMMY Museum's Campaign For Music Education, which was launched in museum announced that they will offer free general admission for all visitors ages 17 and under. They have also expanded their fundraising goals to $10 million after surpassing its original $5 million funds will go towards expanding the museum's education and community programs such as, GRAMMY Camp, GRAMMY In The Schools and the Quinn Coleman Scholarship Fund. Be the First to Know! Keep up with the latest from Los Angeles Magazine. Sign up for The Daily Brief below or by clicking here.
