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he’s a workhorse.Tom Jones — who turns 85 in June — just announced his ‘Defy Expectations Tour’ that will send him to venues all over North America this spring.While the Grammy winner isn’t scheduled to drop into New York on this 17-concert run, he’ll get close when he headlines at Red Bank, NJ’s Count Basie Center on Monday, April 21.“I’m very much looking forward to be performing again for you all, see you along the road soon!” Jones shared on Instagram.Based on our findings at Set List FM, the tireless crooner goes all out at his live shows, too. Just last year, he regularly performed 20+ songs — including a number of exciting covers along with the hits — at every gig on his ‘Ages & Stages Tour.’“Jones’ voice is so strong and robust,” the New England Rock Review wrote in a review of a September 2024 show.

John Fogerty just announced he’s going to celebrate his 80th birthday by performing at New York City’s Beacon Theatre on Wednesday, May 28.“We’re throwing an unforgettable birthday bash at the iconic Beacon Theatre on John’s actual 80th birthday on May 28th!” Fogerty, 79, shared on Instagram.“…don’t miss your chance to be part of this historic night.

The Beach Boys — now in their 64th year of existence — are hitting the road from February through August in 2025 on their ‘Sounds of Summer Tour.’This time around, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers don’t have any New York shows lined up. The closest they’ll get is when they surf into Ocean City, NJ’s Ocean City Music Pier for four shows on June 23-24.These days, the group is made up of original members Mike Love and Brian Johnston as well as a cast of talented musicians and, on select occasions, special guest John Stamos.And, even in their advanced age, the band still goes all out when they take the stage.Based on our findings at Set List FM, the group regularly plays 30+ songs at their live shows including timeless classics like “Surfin’ Safari,” “Good Vibrations,” “I Get Around,” “God Only Knows” and “Fun, Fun, Fun.”Sound like the sun-drenched show for you?If that’s the case, tickets are available for all upcoming Beach Boys shows.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats was $26 before fees on Vivid Seats.Other shows have tickets ranging anywhere from $34 to $655 before fees.For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about the Beach Boys’ 2025 ‘Sounds of Summer Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Ron Howard is taking a trip down memory lane.On Feb. 15, the 70-year-old posted a picture to Instagram of his “The Andy Griffith Show” co-stars Andy Griffith and Don Knotts, visiting him on set in the ’90s.“A fun photo of the day in ‘97 when #AndyGriffith and #DonKnotts surprised me with a visit to the set of #Ransom in #Queens,” Howard captioned the image of the three men smiling.

‘Outlaw Music Festival’ co-headlining dates with Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan has added 15 additional ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ concerts to his 2025 calendar.In total, the 83-year-old Nobel Prize winner and inspiration for the Oscar-nominated film “A Complete Unknown” is scheduled to play 53 shows this year.As of now, none of Dylan’s solo ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ gigs will make their way to the Tri-state area. However, New Yorkers and New Jerseyans can see The Bard when he and Nelson bring the ‘Outlaw Music Festival’ to Long Island’s Jones Beach Theater on Friday, Aug.

Beyoncé isn’t the only iconic country artist to announce a nationwide tour today.Willie Nelson just shared he’s heading out on his tenth ‘Outlaw Music Festival’ tour all over North America this summer as well.At all shows, the 91-year-old country crooner will be joined by co-headliner Bob Dylan for the second consecutive summer. Last year, the long-running legends joined forces along with Robert Plant. This time around, Wilco, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Billy Strings, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats and a host of others are slated to provide support for the lo-fi pair on select dates.In total, five artists — Nelson, Dylan and three other special guests — are on the bill for nearly every gig (except four shows with just four performers) on the 34-show run.“What an amazing lineup to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Outlaw Music Festival Tour,” Nelson said in a press release.

The Cult filled in for Morrison in the early 2000s.And this year, 78-year-old guitarist Robby Krieger is back on the road for a quick fall tour.From Oct. 6-23, the Rock Hall of Famer will perform Doors classics at three North American venues.First up, he’ll drop into Pittsburgh’s City Winery on Sunday, Oct.

Graham Nash is showing no signs of slowing down at 82.The legendary folk-rock singer just wrapped his summer 2024 tour, and, after a short rest, he’ll return to the road for a 19-concert fall run.This September and October, the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will perform at auditoriums, theaters, music halls, arts centers and barns all over North America.That includes a slew of New York and New Jersey shows.First up, Nash has back-to-back gigs with Judy Collins lined up at Collingswood, NJ’s Scottish Rite Auditorium on Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept.

Burton Cummings of The Guess Who.In 2025, the legendary Canadian singer-songwriter — who brought the world “These Eyes,” “American Woman,” “No Sugar Tonight,” “Laughing,” “No Time” and so many more hits — will celebrate his 60th (!) year in the biz with a tour of North America.That includes shows at Collingswood, NJ’s Scottish Rite Auditorium on Friday, Oct. 4 and Westbury, NY’s Westbury Music Fair on Saturday, March 15, 2025.“We’re comin’ back for rock ‘n roll,” the 76-year-old shared on Instagram.

Van Morrison will return to the stage for a brief seven-concert run of shows in New Hampshire and California.The short trek comes on the heels of the 78-year-old Rock Hall of Famer’s busy 2023 when he released not one but two studio albums — “Moving On Skiffle” and “Accentuate The Positive.”On Sept. 27, he’ll release his 46th (!) studio album “Arrangements and Duets,” which “features a selection of unreleased material that Morrison has decided to share with his fans rather than leaving it stored away,” according to Maverick County.Although he’s shockingly prolific, fans can still expect to hear the hits.

The Righteous Brothers — featuring original member Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield’s replacement Bucky Heard — just announced a handful of new dates on their ongoing ‘Lovin’ Feelin’ Farewell Tour.’That includes stops in Jacksonville, FL (March 5), Clearwater, FL (March 9), Bowling Green, KY (March 29) and Nashville, TN (March 30).Before that, they’ll drop into Westhampton Beach, NY’s Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Aug. 25.

Diana Ross from the stage.The 80-year-old singer has ten “beautiful love performances” as part of her ‘Legacy 2024 Tour’ lined up from August through October this year.That includes a gig at Englewood, NJ’s Bergen Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Oct. 27.As for what to expect, Ross recently shared on Instagram that a recent concert of hers was “a night filled with songs, smiles and memories to last a lifetime.”And, yes, based on our findings at Set List FM, she plays songs from her time with The Supremes.If this sounds like the show for you, tickets are available for all upcoming gigs to see the legendary singer live.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $98 before fees on Vivid Seats.Other shows have seats in the $117 to $374 neighborhood before fees.Wondering how much it will cost to sing along to “Upside Down,” “I’m Comin’ Out” and “Endless Love” at the show nearest you?We have everything you need to know and more about Diana Ross’ ‘Legacy 2024 Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

is unusual.Iconic crooner Tom Jones just announced he’ll embark on a 17-concert North American tour this September and October.Midway through the quick, late summer run, the ‘Ages & Stages Tour’ will take Jones and his timeless stable of his to a trio of New York and New Jersey venues.First, he’ll swing into Atlantic City’s Hard Rock Live on Sunday, Sept. 15.

Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues is taking his ‘Blue World Tour’ to performing arts centers, music halls, ranches, pavilions and theaters all over North America with Christopher Cross on select dates.That includes quite a few stops in New York and New Jersey for the 2018 Rock Hall of Fame inductee.First, the “Tuesday Afternoon” singer is slated to drop into Red Bank, NJ’s Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre on Wednesday, July 3.After that, he hits Tarrytown, NY’s Tarrytown Music Hall on Friday, July 5, Morristown, NJ’s Mayo Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, July 16 and finally, he’ll deliver the hits at Bethel, NY’s Bethel Woods Center For The Arts on Wednesday, July 17.“I’m rediscovering songs I have written and sung over the years – some that I only lived with for a few days while they were being recorded,” Hayward said in a press release regarding his last tour, according to All About The Rock. “Now, I have a chance to experience the feelings that they gave me then, every night on stage, as well as including in our set the favourites that have been milestones on my musical journey.

Paul McCartney still longs for “Yesterday.”Indeed, Macca remains haunted by a regretful remark he made to his late mother Mary — a lament that lives on in a legendary line from The Beatles’ 1965 No. 1 single.While “Yesterday” — which was ostensibly a McCartney solo song, with the singer strumming acoustic guitar over a sorrowful string arrangement — has always been considered a breakup ballad, the classic lyric “I said something wrong, now I long for yesterday” is actually a mea culpa to his mother.It was inspired by “feeling very embarrassed because I’d embarrassed my mom,” the 81-year-old Beatle reveals in the latest episode of his songwriter podcast “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics.”That embarrassment goes back to Macca’s mother having what he describes as a very “posh” accent.“She was of Irish origin and she was a nurse, so she was above street level,” he explains about his mom, who died from breast-cancer complications in 1956 — when the Beatle was just 14.

Billboard Hot 100 chart that was released on Monday.That’s almost exactly 63 years after the tinsel tune first hit the Hot 100, at No. 64, on Dec. 12, 1960.Lee’s third career chart-topper — and first since 1960’s “I Want to Be Wanted” — previously peaked at No.

Bob Dylan is still on the road.Dylan, 82, just announced 17 new concert dates as part of his ongoing ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour’ in support of his 2020 album with the same name.He’ll cap the quick run of gigs with shows at Rochester, NY’s Rochester Auditorium on Tuesday, Oct. 24 and Schenectady, NY’s Proctors Theatre on Monday, Oct.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame career will forever be intertwined with that of another 1960s folk legend: Bob Dylan.So what did she think when the “Blowin’ in the Wind” bard received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016?“I thought, ‘Oh, how Bob,’” Baez, 82, told the Hollywood Reporter. “I mean, people differ about whether or not he deserved it for his writing, but whatever — I thought he was a great writer of music. It moved me for half a century and millions of people ever since.”But Dylan was a no-show in Stockholm to accept the prestigious honor.

in a statement on social media. “He was notable for his individuality, integrity and occasionally stubborn eccentricity.

The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart” reached  No. 1 on the Billboard charts, the first-ever comedy album to do so, launching Newhart’s storied 60-year career, including the iconic CBS sitcoms “The Bob Newhart Show” and “Newhart.”“I thought [‘The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart’] might sell maybe 5,000 albums.

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