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CTV News
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
River & Sky Festival about more than just music
River and Sky Fest lineup includes Descartes a Kant, Shub, Tia Wood, Kate Maki with tickets already on sale and more acts to be announced.
Condé Nast Traveler
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Condé Nast Traveler
Palm Springs Woodworking Artist Aleksandra Zee Shares Her Favorite Spots in the High Desert
MÁS O MENOS in Joshua Tree tops Zee's list for coffee and natural wine. 'It's a beautiful space that reflects the soul of the desert,' she says. 'I'm here at least three times a week for the best live music and pop-ups.' She loves catching the collaboration pop-ups between Friendo Burger and I Fall to Pizzas there during golden hour. Another favorite is Kitchen in the Desert in 29 Palms, a Caribbean-inspired restaurant which she calls 'soulful and lush,' where 'the vibe is always on point.' Her go-to orders are the Brussels sprouts and the jerk chicken. La Copine in Yucca Valley is a must for what she describes as exquisite, upscale, California cuisine. The menus here are seasonal, but at the moment, she is enjoying their mushroom toast, shrimp roll, and gem wedge salad. Additionally, the Tiny Pony Tavern, with its karaoke nights and local crowd, is 'always a good time.' Kitchen in the Desert's jerk chicken, branzino, and brussels sprouts Fran Tamse/Kitchen in the Desert For a true desert night out, she heads to The Copper Room, a retro lounge overlooking the old airport in Yucca Valley. 'It's got a cool vibe, great cocktails, and a really fun menu.' Nearby, the Red Dog Saloon in Pioneertown serves Mexican food and feels like 'a family-friendly Western saloon with live music.' For visitors seeking art and community, Zee loves choreographer Ryan Heffington's DESERTRADE artist residency, which features rotating exhibitions in 29 Palms. If visiting in October, she recommends HWY 62 Art Tours. She's not only a fan but also a participating artist in the upcoming event, where over 200 artists open their studios to visitors and buyers. "It's one of my favorite things I've ever participated in, and I look forward to taking part for many years." Another must-visit is the Joshua Tree Outdoor Museum, an altar to the late, high-desert artist Noah Purifoy, famed for creating art out of found debris. How she connects with nature 'Living out here feels sacred, not just for my inner peace, but for my creative well-being,' says Zee. She loves the otherworldly Integratron in Landers, where she goes for sound baths. 'As a woodworker, what blows me away is that there's not one screw or nail holding it together, which plays into the acoustics.' She considers it one of the most magical things to do in the desert. When she's not in her studio, she's often hiking around the massive boulders in her neighborhood in Indian Cove, Joshua Tree National Park. 'Watching the sunrise or sunset as the boulders turn pink, you can't deny the force of nature here. There are endless trails and boulders to scale. I feel like every time we venture into the park, we find a new spot to explore.' The half-mile Indian Cove nature trail is a popular hiking trail, surrounded by ancient monzogranite rock towers that draw rock climbers. In spring and fall, you might spot desert tortoises, a variety of birds like the shy LeConte's thrasher, and colorful wildflower blooms scattered among Mojave yuccas and desert shrubs.
CBC
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CBC
Weather keeps getting worse. And concerts are getting cancelled because of it.
Social Sharing In recent weeks, the existential threat of climate change has had tangible impacts on the live music industry. The 2025 edition of Bonnaroo was shut down due to inclement weather and veteran rocker Steve Miller just cancelled his summer tour due to concerns over extreme heat and storms. Today on Commotion, host Elamin Abdelmahmoud speaks with Variety reporter Jem Aswad about how the music industry is adapting to this new normal. WATCH | Today's episode on YouTube:
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Local live music scene desperately needs our help, says Inverclyde councillor
As Oasis mania sweeps across the country this summer, the nostalgia of the music scene of my youth has left me saddened at the decline of such an important part of our culture. Inverclyde was a hive of musical activity then and there were a range of venues all offering acts a chance to perform to packed out audiences every weekend. We even attracted renowned British artists, like Ian Brown, which made our town feel like it was on the map and created an exciting atmosphere about the place. There were also lots of local bands that garnered a loyal following wherever they played. It was a great time to be young and the music brought us together. Oasis fever has gripped Britain once again as the band's reunion tour gathers pace - but with live music venues closing at an alarming rate, where will the next Oasis come from? (Image: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire) The scenes from the Oasis tour were reminiscent of those days, as you can feel the connection their music creates for those attending, with or without tickets. It's been something joyful to witness in amongst what appears to be a never-ending, doom-scrolling cycle of societal division and bad news. Sadly, the local live music scene today is barely existent. The weekends seem eerily quiet and, with a few honourable exceptions, barely any live music is on offer. Of course, this problem is not solely one Inverclyde is grappling with. The threat to the UK's music scene is well documented, as venues continue to close at an alarming rate. Last year, almost 44 per cent of grassroots venues reported a loss, with the average profit margin being only 0.48 per cent for live events. Since 2005, 70 per cent of Britain's late-night venues have permanently closed, and at the current rate there will be no clubs left by 2039. Since 2005, 70 per cent of Britain's late night venues have permanently closed. (Image: The UK is renowned worldwide for our music scene and we have produced some of the best bands to ever walk the earth. The threat to these venues means that the Oasises of the future may not even get a start. I have spoken with promoters, band managers and artists themselves about this issue and they have all reported these concerns. Coupled with the issues Brexit has caused for artists touring in Europe, we have created a perfect storm for our emerging talent. We still have world-class acts: we need to ensure we have places they can perform, or we risk losing them too. Beyond the threat of cultural decline caused by the closure of live music venues, losing these places where people gather to enjoy a shared interest could also exacerbate the rising mental health issues we are facing. Inverclyde councillor Kirsty Law says live music venues have a huge role to play - not just in promoting new music, but in helping people socialise. (Image: George Munro) I know personally that live music has helped me through times of poor mental health; it allows me to immerse myself in the music and to escape any worldly woes for a while as I dance my cares away. These venues have been places where I have formed life-long friendships, and they are vital for providing spaces for people to socialise. If we don't use them, we'll lose them - and once they're gone, we'll all be worse off as a result. Let's support our venues and help us find the next Oasis!
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Major Cardiff road to shut for hours this weekend
A major road will be closed in Cardiff this weekend as a one-day festival comes to the Welsh capital. On Saturday, July 26, Cardiff Castle will be packed with festival-goers as DEPOT in the Castle returns for another year. For the eighth year, DEPOT in the Castle is returning to the iconic venue in the heart of Cardiff city centre with a packed list of performers. Headlining the one-day festival is Hold My Hand singer, Jess Glynne, alongside Welsh band Goldie Lookin Chain and other popular artists. The festival, featuring live music, street food and entertainment, will start at 12pm on Saturday with entertainment due to finish at 10.30pm. READ MORE: Why a police helicopter was flying over Swansea and Gwent on Sunday night READ MORE: Something's finally happening with a Swansea shop empty for two years The full line up for DEPOT in the Castle 2025 includes Jess Glynne, Maximo Park, Sigma, Kate Nash, Professor Green, Goldie Lookin Chain, Blue Dolphin Wranglers and DJ Ian Davies. To enter the event those with general admission tickets will need to use the North Gate entrance whilst those with accessible and premium viewing platform tickets will enter through the South Gate. With those attending exiting the castle through the main entrance, Castle Street will be closed as people are expected to leave. With all events at Cardiff Castle, Castle Street will close from 9.30pm until midnight from North Road around to the Angel Hotel on Saturday night. There will be a closure at the Westgate pub but staff will permit access to Westgate street. Thousands of music lovers have attended Cardiff Castle already this summer as DEPOT Live has hosted events with legendary performers such as Sting, Elbow and Rag n Bone man. Organisers also hosted the Blackweir Live events that took place throughout June and July. Nick Saunders, founder of DEPOT Live, said: "To have had such huge artists grace the stage for Blackweir has been incredible. A first year site is always nerve-wracking but it's safe to say Blackweir 2025 has been a huge success, and we are excited to work on future plans in consultation with residents and the council."
