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Garth Brooks accepts song requests for free virtual concert streaming Monday
Read full article: Garth Brooks accepts song requests for free virtual concert streaming MondayPublished: March 23, 2020, 4:32 am Updated: March 23, 2020, 6:39 amHOUSTON – Dozens of musicians have taken to social media to give fans an exclusive experience, as millions of people are asked to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic. Artists are live streaming pop-up performances from their homes and studios. Garth Brooks is up next. He is accepting song requests for his virtual concert #StudioG, which is set to stream Monday at 6 p.m.“Let’s let music connect us during this disconnected time,” Garth Brooks wrote on Instagram. Submit to Garth Brooks’ Instagram account.
Coronavirus has halted these concerts, festivals and movie premieres
Read full article: Coronavirus has halted these concerts, festivals and movie premieres(CNN) -- As the world seeks to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, it's had an effect on entertainment. With countries like Italy going on lockdown to try and contain spread of the virus, concerts, festivals and movie premieres are also being postponed or canceled across the globe. Ultimately, there is no higher priority for us than the health, safety and physical well-being of each of you, together with everyone else involved in the production of the event." We have unfortunately made the difficult decision to postpone our upcoming shows in Asia due to the health + travel concerns with coronavirus," the band wrote on their site. "The Wendy Williams Show"The nationally syndicated talk show will begin taping episodes without a studio audience out of concern for the coronavirus.
Country star Luke Bryan coming to San Antonio this fall
Read full article: Country star Luke Bryan coming to San Antonio this fallSAN ANTONIO – San Antonio country fans will be shouting “Play It Again” when Luke Bryan visits in the fall. The country star on Friday announced his “Proud To Be Right Here” tour, which includes a stop at the Alamodome on Oct. 3. Morgan Wallen, who just played the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, is the supporting act. Lineup announced for 4-day Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair at SA’s Market SquareTickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. March 13 at livenation.com and the Alamodome box office. Bryan is known for his hits “I Don’t Want This Night to End,” “Crash My Party” and “Kick the Dust Up.”
Lineup announced for 4-day Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair at SA’s Market Square
Read full article: Lineup announced for 4-day Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair at SA’s Market SquareSAN ANTONIO – More than 200 bands from the U.S. and Mexico will hit up San Antonio’s iconic Market Square for the Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair in March. The lineup for the festival, set for March 12-15, was released Monday morning and includes local favorites like Shelly Lares and Ram Herrera. The free event, expected to bring in more than 150,000 fans, will run from noon-11 p.m. daily. Tejano singer Ram Herrera shares emotional message to fans from hospital bedHerrera, who has won numerous awards throughout his career, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Tejano Music Association, said he was “going to pull through" and “be back to work soon.”The “Tejano music event of the year" is held annually before the Tejano Music Awards Show, which will mark 40 years in 2020. The awards show will take place in November, but the exact time and place have not been released.
The Weeknd bringing ‘After Hours’ tour to San Antonio this August
Read full article: The Weeknd bringing ‘After Hours’ tour to San Antonio this AugustSAN ANTONIO – The “Starboy” is coming to San Antonio. The Weeknd announced his worldwide “The After Hours Tour” on Thursday, and it includes a stop at the AT&T Center on Aug. 19. Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on Feb. 28 at Ticketmaster.com, but American Express cardholders have access to presale tickets from Feb. 25-27. City, Q Productions announce Selena tribute concert at Alamodome with Pitbull, Becky GThe AT&T Center touts the tour as a “state-of-the-art production” with the “most LED lights and video for an arena show.”The pop star will play 57 shows total on the tour that will take him to Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France and more. He will also play at Houston’s Toyota Center on July 24, Dallas’ American Airlines Center on July 25 and Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena on Aug. 20.