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Yahoo
11 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Elvis Evolution review: The King is in the building
Elvis Evolution review and star rating: ★★★★ We live in an age where the image of Elvis prceedes the reality of the man himself. Think of Presley and bequiffed impersonators from Vegas to Blackpool probably come to mind. In many ways, he has been bastardised by mimicry. Elvis Evolution has an incredibly nuanced way of circumnavigating this problem which I found incredibly touching. I won't reveal the surprise, but there are certainly no tacky beachfront showmen making a dime here. Live events space ImmerseLDN that houses the Elvis Evolution show is part of a £300 million development at Royal Docks that also includes Friends and Squid Game immersive experiences. The show tells the backstory of the rock 'n' roll pioneer, focusing on how rhythm and blues, soul and the black experience shaped Presley. Growing up in Mississippi, the Presleys were one of four white families in a predominantly black neighourhood, and Elvis' real life childhood friend Sam Bell (who died in 2021) acts as the protagonist. The story explores their boyhood relationship through to when Elvis had become a global superstar. We meet the people who stood in Elvis' way, and helped carved out his path. Elvis Evolution: a new template for immersive theatre The action takes place in a TV studio, the backlot, a tropical bar and his hometown of Tupelo in Mississippi. All have been recreated with incredible attention to detail. There are some beautiful scenes imagining action hero versions of Elvis and Sam who, as children, are caught in a storm. Using projection screens and lighting displays, it is a beautiful way to convey their childhood creativity, and the show culminates in a particularly stirring scene depicting Elvis walking on stage for his big TV return in 'the '68 Comeback Special. The whirl of lighting and special affects make this hair-raising stuff. The expensive-looking production takes almost two hours to walk through as actors hoard groups from set to set. It wouldn't work without capable actors, but it often doesn't take much – the flurry of flustered techies or TV producers within the Elvis world – to make us feel like we are truly there. The only issue is for about half an hour of the experience a lack of tiered seating in one auditorium means it's a struggle to see the full action on stage, and half the view is the back of other audience members' heads. You exit the world of Elvis into an incredibly lively after party with Elvis themed 'all shook up' cocktails and a live band. ImmerseLDN's arrival into the immersive theatre space comes amid much criticism about the state of the genre as a whole. There have been too many average immersive theatre productions that haven't had the imaginative quality behind them to justify the ticket costs. Critics aren't taking these shows seriously yet either: only two UK national newspapers sent reviewers to Elvis Evolution's opening night. Since the likes of Punchdrunk invented the form by staging theatre in abandoned office blocks, the immersive landscape has been trying to work out what to do next. I'd argue that ImmerseLDN's Elvis Evolution is edging closer to that answer. Read more: Sign in to access your portfolio
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Rock legend Gavin Rossdale reveals dream of returning to Glasto and why he needs to be on his best behaviour
Gavin Rossdale has spent three decades in the rock 'n' roll spotlight since the release of Bush's debut album Sixteen Stone and admits he's always on his best behaviour now. 'I've been thinking about the kind of people who would pay to do me in,' Gavin laughs as I join him at the Sound Studio in London to celebrate the release of Bush 's tenth record, I Beat Loneliness. 9 'I'm at the point where I'm a really successful working musician. 'I can never go anywhere where I'm anonymous. 'My behaviour has to be really excellent at all times because there's always someone with a camera phone — but I'm not like Kanye West.' The record, with brilliant tracks like The Land of Milk and Honey and Everyone Is Broken, is an ode, Gavin says, to Bush's fans, who have been with them since they broke into the scene in 1995. 'I wanted to make a record for the people who have gotten stuff from our records,' Gavin explains. 'It's about me, but I realised that I'm no different than anyone else. 'I think that everyone is just fighting different battles at all times. But it's important to have so much fun in life. Keep him grounded 'Life is beautiful, but it has its kind of moments where just out of nowhere, people will just f**k with you or life f**ks with you and things happen to you, to people you love. 'So writing a record that spoke to that experience just seemed the most valuable thing to do.' He adds: 'Plus, I don't have any stories of holidays on yachts. So I didn't know what to write about. "Every time I look at Instagram, I go, 'Why is that not me?' Leo [DiCaprio ] has never invited me anywhere.' Gavin is now based in the US but he returned to the UK to walk his model daughter Daisy Lowe down the aisle this month. Back in the US, it's his sons, Kingston, Zuma and Apollo, from his marriage to Gwen Stefani, who keep him grounded. 'My recording room is in the bedroom between two of my kids' rooms,' Gavin says. 'I did a remix of Machinehead, one of our earliest songs, and to be honest, I was impressed with myself. "And my 17-year-old son, who's a really good guitar player, walks in and he goes, 'You're not releasing that?' 'I was like, 'What do you mean?' He goes, 'You're taking legend and you're really destroying it.'' Recalling another grounding incident from Kingston, Gavin adds: 'We were on holiday and I was going on tour two days later. "I had guitars in the house that had been used by the kids and I didn't get a chance to practice. 'I started to play one of the songs and he walked in and he goes, 'Do you want any help with that?' 'I took the bait. I was like, 'Look at this house. This is how we got here!' 'I was super defensive. But he was right. I hadn't been playing so I was a bit fingers and thumbs. "He caught me on an upswing. I was like, 'Come to see our second night on tour and then you'll see, son.'' Bush's new album is the perfect follow-up to 2022's The Art of Survival with Scars and I'm Here to Save Your Life proof that Gavin is still a killer songwriter. 9 He says: 'When you've made a lot of records you do think, does anyone need any more. 'But then you have people say, 'Please don't stop making records.' A girl said this to me outside the back of a gig. 'And that stuck with me.' Next in the works for Gavin and Bush is a UK tour, which will hopefully become a reality next year after they've finished supporting Volbeat. 'The idea of doing that Volbeat tour is to sort of stoke the fires,' Gavin says. 'It's a wild, competitive world. And if you don't take things personally, like for me, I haven't played enough of those festivals. 'But instead of moaning about it, it's just sort of like, get out there, make a great record, do a great show all across Europe and then see what happens.' Glastonbury 2027 could also be in the pipeline — with the festival's next date coinciding with the 25th anniversary of Bush last playing there. 'I thought we did quite well when we played there, but we never went back so it could be time,' says Gavin. 'I would love to play Glastonbury. I still remember that show. 'It's brilliant and it would be 25 years . . .' All the more reason to get Emily Eavis on the blower then, Gavin. Lott of reasons to smile 9 Pixie Lott did the best rendition of her 2009 hit Mama Do at We Are Wirral Festival. The pop star, who is seven months pregnant, took off her shoes and danced like crazy in this chic animal print dress at the event. Pixie announced she was expecting her second baby with husband, model Oliver Cheshire, last month. She thrilled fans by revealing the news live on stage at Mighty Hoopla by grabbing her tummy and shouting: 'I'm having another baby.' Her first son, Bertie, was born in 2023 and by the time his third birthday rolls around – there should be another member of the Lott family in the fold. Two kids under three is a challenge for any parent, Pixie – you got this. Sophie sweet on pop album 9 Sabrina Carpenter, Dua Lipa and Chappell Roan have helped make pop cool again, but Sophie Ellis-Bextor insists she isn't riding on anyone's coattails. She is making a spectacular return with her album Perimenopop, which will be out in September, but said she isn't capitalising on the resurgence of fun tunes, or a result of Murder on the Dancefloor becoming a viral sensation. In an exclusive chat, Sophie said: 'I was already planning to make a pop album before I released my last record, because my last record. "It was a little bit more escapist and introverted, so I thought right, it's time to bounce to the other side now, the extrovert side. 'What happened with Murder was just a lovely bit of serendipity that made me feel like my instincts were in the right space.' And it sounds like she has fulfilled all her dreams when it came to making it, after teaming up with MNEK and Cathy Dennis, who wrote Toxic for Britney Spears and Can't Get You Out of My Head for Kylie Minogue. She said: 'Do you know what, I went to the full pop sweet shop for this album and I filled up my bag with as many sweets as I could, so I think I got my fill, actually.' She worked with her husband, the Feeling's Richard Jones, on the record too, but they still have fun away from the music. Sophie added: 'Richard and I just had our 20th wedding anniversary, which is pretty cool. 'We got married in Italy, so we went back to Italy, just the two of us, for a few nights without the kids. 'To do something that was just about us and not about gigs or delegating stuff with the family was really nice.' Selena's love for Tay 9 Selena Gomez celebrates her 33rd birthday today and she's in a reflective mood. The American singer shared a series of never-before-seen snaps from a pre-birthday get-together with her pals, including Taylor Swift and her fiancé Benny Blanco. Selena said: 'This past year has truly been the most beautiful year of my life, and I owe so much of that to all of you. Thank you for your unwavering love and kindness. 'Whether you cheered me on from the sidelines, shared in my highs and lows, or simply offered a listening ear, you have made this year unforgettable. 'I am extremely humbled and insanely appreciative of all your love.' I'll be raising a pint to you tonight, Selena. Not that I ever need much of an excuse. Giggs gig hits summer groove 9 Somerset House saved the best until last with one of my favourite rappers, Giggs, invited to close their Summer Series. Waterloo Bridge would have been shaking on Sunday night after he took to the stage in front of a massive crowd as the London venue celebrated its 25th anniversary of concerts. Last week he dropped a new song with his son ML which touches on their experience of autism. Own Motion, which was originally written and released by ML, tells his story of feeling like he didn't fit in. Giggs is now on a remix of the song and opened up about his experience of the condition – admitting his autism saw him being labelled a 'troublemaker' when he was young. He said: 'I was always getting in trouble. 'I always used to answer back, get kicked out of class every single day until I just thought: 'Well, I'm bad'.' More tearjerkers from hitmaker Capaldi Lewis Capaldi has said his upcoming EP will be his most personal music to date – which is really saying something given he already has two albums of tearjerkers under his belt. He marked his return by topping the charts earlier this month with comeback single Survive. While his new songs will tell all about his two-year hiatus from showbiz and his mental health struggles. Speaking to a US radio station, he explained: 'I'm trying to sing different, on different songs, and I feel like the new stuff is a bit more personal. 'A lot of it is about the last two years and what I've been going through and stuff. The music is more about me than relationships and stuff. 'I'm really pleased with it. I like it. It's definitely harder. 'I got to a point where writing songs about relationships became really… I don't want to say easy, it wasn't easy, it's never easy writing songs. 'I find writing songs really difficult these days but writing songs about stuff you're still processing perhaps and the stuff you don't like talking about has been really hard.' Ellie has plenty of six appeal 9 Ellie Goulding is preparing to bare her soul on her upcoming sixth album. She opened up to her fans as she celebrated the fifth anniversary of her No1 album Brightest Blue and said: 'If you guys liked this album I fear the next might be your new favourite . . . I've been working on it for so long. 'Guitars, bass, strings, harmonies for days, saddest words I ever wrote, best writers and musicians in the world – I am so lucky – and refusing to sound like anything else out there. 'Going to be interesting for sure.' Ellie saw her last record, Higher Than Heaven, go straight to No1 in 2023 and I've no doubt her sixth record is sure to hit the same dizzy heights. Fans of Avatar are in for a treat – as the first trailer for the next instalment, Fire and Ash, is going to be shown across cinemas from today. Film buffs heading to watch The Fantastic Four: First Steps will be the first to see the clips from the new James Cameron epic - which is out on December 19. Charli's hall date sees rise 9 If you're getting married soon and are considering a town hall venue – you might have to get in there quick. After Charli XCX and George Daniel had their first formal ceremony at Hackney Town Hall at the weekend, I'm told demand for these venues is already getting out of hand. According to new research there has been a 156 per cent increase in Google searches for 'town hall wedding' – with a massive spike on Sunday after we revealed the details of Charli and the 1975 drummer George's very brat big day. I'm getting wed in 2027 but luckily for me, I've already booked my little village church.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Aussie icon set to headline the 2025 Logie Awards is revealed
The 65th TV Week Logie Awards have finally revealed their headline act for this year's ceremony. Beloved rocker Jimmy Barnes is set to take the stage at The Star Sydney on August 3, bringing four decades of fan-favourite hits to Aussie ears. Jimmy, who has 21 number-one albums under his belt as well as a place in the ARIA Hall of Fame, revealed he couldn't wait to 'get the party jumping' at the annual awards ceremony. 'I am excited about playing at the Logies, television's big night of nights,' the 69-year-old said. 'It will be great to celebrate all the fantastic talent we have in Australian television, and to play some rock'n'roll music to get the party jumping.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The Aussie icon will be joined by the likes of Kitty Flanagan, Hamish Blake and Leigh Sales, who are just a few of the presenters expected to wow the crowd. It has also been revealed that Sam Pang will host the event for the third time. Sam's cheeky and irreverent comedy as host last year and in 2023 proved to be a big hit with audiences and TV's A-list, as well as a major ratings winner for Seven. 'It's been an honour to host the last two years and I'm looking forward to again celebrating the talented people and amazing shows that combine to make the Australian television industry something everyone can be proud of,' Sam told The Herald Sun. 'I am very excited to return for another Logies and would like to thank Seven for asking me back.' The Logie nominations were officially announced in June at the Sydney Opera House and Aussies were relieved to see a certain TV icon up for the most coveted category. Lynne McGranger, who played Irene Roberts on the soap opera Home and Away for over 33 years, has finally scored a Gold Logie nomination for her hard work. Taking to Instagram, the 72-year-old Aussie star gushed about the milestone moment in her career and urged fans to vote. 'Well this is some fabulous news to get while I'm away!!' she penned. 'I am so thrilled to be nominated for a Silver Logie for Best Lead Actress in a Drama and the coveted GOLD LOGIE!' Also nominated for the number one gong is A Current Affair's Ally Langdon, 46, who won Best News or Public Affairs Presenter last year. Not his first rodeo, two-time winner Hamish Blake, 43, is in the draw again for the Gold Logie, having won it back in 2022 for Lego Masters and in 2012 for Hamish and Andy's Gap Year. Former ABC News Breakfast presenter Lisa Millar, 56, is also in the running for the top prize for her work on Backroads and Muster Dogs. Also in the running is MasterChef Australia's Poh Ling Yeow, 51, who was recently plagued with speculation that she may be stepping back from the beloved cooking show before revealing she had signed on to return in 2026. Julia Morris, 57, is set to battle it out for the Gold Logie too, after hosting Network 10's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! in South Africa alongside conservationist Robert Irwin. And last but not least, Dancing With The Stars' Sonia Kruger, 59, is up for the number one gong again after nabbing a Gold Logie back in 2023. Voting is now open and will remain so until 7pm on Friday August 1. The ceremony will be available to watch on Seven and 7Plus.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Oasis star Liam Gallagher puts bad boy days behind him as he's joined by surprise guest on reunion tour
LIAM GALLAGHER was regarded as the bad boy of rock 'n' roll in his Nineties heyday. But things have clearly changed as I can reveal that mum Peggy is keeping a beady eye on him during his Oasis Live '25 Tour with brother Noel. 9 9 She has been staying with her son during their sold-out gigs — with the pair spending quality time together in between dates. And I have been told that she will be the proudest mum in Britain next week when she heads to London's Wembley Stadium to see her sons Noel and Liam on stage next Saturday. It will be the first time in 16 years that she has seen the brothers perform together. Plus Peggy will also get to watch her other son Paul Gallagher do a DJ set before Noel and Liam take to the stage. A source said: 'Liam is incredibly close to Peggy and has loved spending time with her during the tour. 'She is really looking forward to seeing all three of her boys on stage at Wembley. 'Peggy has always stayed out of their disagreements and just wants the best for her sons.' And it seems that Peggy is a good influence on Liam, who has not posted on X since the tour kicked off at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on July 4. A source added: 'Liam has been keeping his head down and concentrating on the tour. His main priority is staying in the best mindset possible.' Liam Gallagher's heartwarming tribute during Oasis gig revealed - but did you spot it? Biz on Sunday revealed last year that Peggy wasn't fussed that Noel and Liam had reconciled for an Oasis tour. HEAD TO LONDON Of their reunion, Noel said: 'My mum couldn't give a s**t. My mum never gave a s**t — never. You know what Irish mums are like? 'When we told her we were getting back together, she said, 'Sure that will be nice'. That was it.' Noel and Liam are set to perform their fifth show at Manchester's Heaton Park tonight. The Manchester-born brothers will head to London next Friday, where they will perform five nights — with an additional two in the capital in September. London is about to get a Northern makeover. Meghan shore is smitten 9 9 MEGAN THEE STALLION brightens up our day by modelling a plunging bikini on the beach. The rapper, who posted the hot pictures on Instagram, was glowing again this week as she made her red carpet debut with US basketball star Klay Thompson, in New York. The pair looked every inch the happy couple as they arrived holding hands at her Pete & Thomas Foundation fundraiser at Gotham Hall. Gushing about her relationship to Page Six, Megan said: 'This is my first relationship where I have ever been with somebody who's genuinely a nice person, and he makes me happy.' Frown and out 9 BROOKLYN BECKHAM and Nicola Peltz looked serious as they headed out in the South of France. The couple, in the midst of a family feud, appeared to have a lot on their minds while they strolled holding hands in Saint-Tropez. Nicola channelled the look of the season in some black capri trousers with a faux-fur stole over her shoulders. And it seems that the pair are enjoying spending time by the sea, with Brooklyn recently describing his wife as 'my sexy little mermaid'. I trust their trip went swimmingly. Low's Avril high ROCK band All Time Low have revealed that they have secret tracks in the locker with Avril Lavigne. Guitarist Alex Gaskarth says that the Canadian singer is a huge fan of their new track Suckerpunch, and messaged the band to say how much she loved it. He told Biz on Sunday: 'It's funny the amount of things that you work on that never see the light of day.' Alex, who will kick off the Everyone's Talking! Tour with the band in October, said: 'I will say that Avril was very complimentary and very sweet about the song.' The singer collaborated with All Time Low in 2023 on the track Fake As Hell. Alex adds: 'Avril is a great friend. It's always nice when you get a text from Avril, like, 'New song slaps'.' Tinie's up for saving clubs 9 FIFTEEN years since bursting on to the music scene, rapper Tinie Tempah has returned with new track Eat It Up – and he's joining the battle to keep our nightclubs open. With the song having all the qualities of a club banger, Tinie's track will be a big help for venue bosses fighting to fill their dancefloors. The London-born hitmaker has joined forces with the Night Time Industries Association on its The Last Night Out campaign, after it was announced three clubs are closing every week in the UK. In an exclusive chat with Biz on Sunday, Tinie said: 'Without nightclubs, I would not be where I am today. 'If it wasn't for the 10,000 hours I put in at all the amazing music venues all across the country, I would definitely not be talking to you now.' Meanwhile, dad-of-two Tinie said he still loves going out, and his favourite tipple is a tequila and ginger beer. He said: 'Just because you have kids, it doesn't necessarily change who you are as a person. I'm a very proud father. I'm an artist as well.' He added: 'It's a part of what I do, as someone who has a publishing company and is always looking at new talent, I want to be where I can hear the music first.' Of his new track title, Tinie said: 'People say, you know, just lap it up, eat it up, soak it up. 'We come with the best energy, the best sonic. That is basically what Eat It Up is about. 'And also subtly encouraging people to be in a space where, you know, they're just having fun and letting loose.' Sounds like my kind of night. MESSY singer Lola Young seems open to meeting someone, as I can reveal she has signed up to celeb dating app Raya. She has synced her page to the song Brick by Ben Folds Five. A source said: 'She has been working hard on her album, but is also looking to dip her toe in the world of dating.' Mae: Isle succeed AFTER dropping her first EP as an independent artist on Friday, Mae Muller says the five-track My Island is her 'best writing yet'. Speaking to Biz on Sunday, the singer revealed: 'My writing is the best it's ever been, partly because I've learnt to trust my own instincts. "Not having a label has forced me to trust myself, which is a really powerful tool.' Mae – who left Capitol Records UK last year – revealed that the single In My Head (I Hate It Here) was inspired by bands Wolf Alice and The Shins and the lyrics fell out of her like 'word vomit'. She added: 'It's lonely wondering how you're perceived, but what I realised is that you care more than anyone else.' I couldn't agree more, Mae. Planners battle for Dua wedding 9 SHE finally confirmed her engagement in June after debuting a sparkling rock on her finger. And now Dua Lipa – whose actor boyfriend Callum Turner popped the question last year – is becoming hot property in the world of posh weddings. I have been told that luxury planners already have their eyes on the prize and would love to put together the couple's big day. Elite events organiser Camilla Boniek has started following Dua on Instagram after arranging Millie Bobby Brown's wedding to Jake Bongiovi in a secret ceremony in Tuscany, Italy, last year. Meanwhile, Josiah Carr and Justin McGregor, who recently organised the marriage of top fashion influencer Madeleine White and DJ Andrew Fedyk in Greece, are also following the pop star. And GSP Events – known for working with high profile clients on their marriage celebrations, and who have their services listed in posh mag Tatler's Address Book as the creme de la creme of wedding planners – have also connected with Dua. A source said: 'Dua and Callum's wedding will be THE nuptials of the year. 'Planners from across the globe will be vying for this job.' Speaking to Vogue earlier this year about her ring, Dua said: 'I'm obsessed with it. It's so me. 'It's nice to know the person that you're going to spend the rest of your life with knows you very well.' Sounds like Dua and Callum are a match made in heaven. A silent night Olly? 9 IT looks like Olly Murs fancies a quiet one as he hushes a band on a night out in London. The Troublemaker singer – currently on his 15 Years Of Hits Tour – put a finger to his lips with a phone at his ear as he partied in Soho. I have heard whispers that Olly was gathering content for a new music video after debuting single Save Me on his arena trek. A source said: 'He wants to go back to his roots with the music video and show off his cheeky personality. 'Fans have gone wild for Save Me and Olly will no doubt put his all into making the best music video as well.' Olly also played arcade machines on his night out. Good to see he's still in the game . . . 9
Globe and Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
From a Coldplay kiss cam to Steve Miller's cancelled tour (and more), it's a cruel summer for concerts
Rick Derringer died May 26, at age 77. The flashy guitarist represented a different era, when rock 'n' roll was fun, footloose and hoochie koo. Now, not so much. We've gone soft. Jet Airliner singer Steve Miller just cancelled his band's tour before it even got off the ground. He blamed it on 'the weather,' presumably while gesturing vaguely toward the sky. 'The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and massive forest fires makes these risks for you our audience, the band and the crew unacceptable,' the 81-year-old rockstar said on his website. Steve, my dude, whatever happened to 'keep on rock'n me, baby'? It's been a tough week for touring all around, smack dab in the middle of the industry's busiest season. Let's start with the pre-sale for three Paul McCartney concerts in Canada that caused long waits online and predictably triggered complaints about the sky-high ticket prices. Paul used to be the cute one, now he's the rich one (and one of the only ones). Also this week, members of Jane's Addiction filed lawsuits against each other in a dispute that stems from a 2024 onstage altercation between singer Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro. It's a real he says/Jane Says situation. In a 30-page complaint, Farrell accuses former bandmates Eric Avery, Stephen Perkins and Navarro of allegedly bullying, harassing and otherwise conspiring against him for years. He also claims his fight with Navarro was a result of his frustration over the band 'playing their instruments at a high volume so that he could not hear himself sing without blasting his own in-ear monitors at an unsafe level.' Loud music? Lock them up. In their own lawsuit, the other three musicians are seeking US$10-million from Farrell, alleging the singer caused the cancellation of last year's reunion tour. Navarro also filed his own action against Farrell for alleged assault and battery stemming from the scuffle at Boston's Leader Bank Pavilion last September. What with onstage punching and climate-change concerns, summer concerts are no longer safe. For further proof, just ask Andy Byron. The CEO of AI software company Astronomer was caught on a kiss cam getting all Viva la Vida with a woman apparently not his wife at a Coldplay concert this week at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. 'Oh, look at these two,' Coldplay's affable frontman Chris Martin said upon spotting what he assumed was a proper couple. 'All right, come on, you're okay. Oh, what? Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.' Martin, of course, missed the third option: Perhaps the pair was horrified at being outed as fans of Coldplay, the bland purveyor of melodically emotive piano ballads. Besides, who takes their paramour to see a middle-of-the-road band such as Coldplay? Extramarital concert-going calls for something edgier and dangerous − Air Supply or, apparently, Jane's Addiction would be more appropriate. Coldplay gets credit for its commitment to climate change initiatives. The British band's current Music of the Spheres tour reduces carbon emissions by using sustainable aviation fuel and renewable energy sources where possible, while practicing a zero-plastic policy at their shows. Unfortunately, Coldplay's environmental impact can't come quickly enough for Miller, whose worry over volatile atmospheric conditions is too much to bear. He might be part of the problem, though. This is the rocker who in the 1970s famously sang about going from 'Phoenix, Arizona, all the way to Tacoma, Philadelphia, Atlanta, L.A.' It was that kind of inefficient tour routing that left an excessive carbon footprint that got us where to we are today. I don't have any evidence, but I feel like mile-high shag carpeting was involved as well. Fly like an eagle, indeed. This weekend, I'm taking in a Beck show at Toronto's Roy Thomson Hall. I haven't seen him since 2002, when the Flaming Lips opened up for him and served as his backing band at Massey Hall. An equipment snafu cut the Flaming Lips set in half. Beck came on and hit himself on the head with his guitar. He left the stage for a bit, only to come back and curl up on the floor to sadly play a harmonium. Be careful out there, music lovers.
