Aerosmith Cancels More Vegas Residency Shows

Aerosmith has canceled more shows from their Las Vegas residency. Shows are now canceled through June 4 and ticket holders will be given a refund. The band will announce new shows in the future. I am glad folks holding residency tickets in May will get their money back. The seats are very expensive. Take note of the canceled show dates here folks. Things are not widely reopening on May 1, let alone May period and I doubt we will see big shows for a long time.

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A RATT Problem

GEICO has a new commercial out featuring RATT. Eric and I were watching TV last night and it came on. Eric howled and howled and I went to YouTube to look it up to watch again. I have to admit, I would not enjoy a home with a RATT problem. I fear Stephen Pearcy is messy in the bathroom. Kudos to the band for landing this national commercial. Probably great money.

How Long Before Ticketmaster Gives Refunds?

I've resigned myself to the fact that there won't be many shows (or any) this summer. Sure, some things will start reopening next month but the priorities will not be on giant group gatherings like mega tours or sporting events. Those are "nice to haves" and not requirements for a functioning society. COVID-19 isn't going away anytime soon, and social distancing is going to be with us for a long time. So the question is: how long will Ticketmaster hang on to our ticket dollars? At this point, I wish someone would make an announcement and decision on The Stadium Tour. I am supposed to see Motley Crue/Def Leppard in early July with a few friends. I bought all the tickets. If the tour isn't happening, I would like my significant amount of money back. I fear bands (and Ticketmaster) will drag things out unnecessarily long when we all know the eventual outcome.

I am supposed to see Aerosmith at Fenway Park in Boston in early September. Even that seems like a pipe dream right now. Same for my Food and Wine trip to Disney World at the end of September. Predictions are calling for another major spike of the virus in the fall - will concerts with 40,000 people and crammed festivals at Disney World really make sense then? I doubt it.

Live Concerts May Not Return Until Fall 2021: Healthcare Advisor https://t.co/VkwXJU2crS pic.twitter.com/nblz6Rbuzh

— BLABBERMOUTH.NET (@BLABBERMOUTHNET) April 12, 2020

Breaking: A sailor who tested positive for COVID-19 on the USS Theodore Roosevelt has died of coronavirus, says Navy. Nearly 600 sailors on board have now tested positive.

— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) April 13, 2020

New Richie Kotzen Video!

Happy Easter!

Today we have some new music from my beloved guitarist Richie Kotzen. He made a video for his song "As You Are" while in isolation. His wife directed the clip.

"As You Are" is on Kotzen's new album 50 for 50.

The video made me laugh because it is just Richie randomly dancing and playing in his kitchen. His cell phone is plugged in to a charger on the counter and he eats a bag of Skinny Pop sitting out, too. Plus he's wearing weird pajamas so what is there not to like? Everyone is going nuts at this point. At least this was a productive project for him!

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Think We Will Get New Rolling Stones Music?

The COVID-19 lockdowns continue... things are boring at my house! I did pick up my weekly takeout from my favorite local Mexican place for lunch. In Ohio, we are now allowed to purchase two alcoholic drinks "to go" as well. That is huge because we have very strict "open container" laws. So I did enjoy a margarita with my bean burrito!

Elsewhere around the globe, musicians are doing their collective thing... and Mick Jagger tells us he is rehearsing while in isolation. Do you think he is working on new tunes, too? What if we get a huge influx of new music out of this whole nightmare? What a silver lining that would be, right?!

Rehearsing in isolation! Have a great weekend and happy Easter. pic.twitter.com/5byL2Fq4YI

— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) April 11, 2020

Let's Have Fun: Virtual COVID-19 Reunions

It seems like the world is coming together right now in the face of the global pandemic. Metalboy texted me with the most wonderful idea. What if we worked together to try and make some dream reunions happen? These would be virtual (like FaceTime, Zoom, whatever) reunions. So no awkward face-to-face contact! Some bands that could reunite for fan morale and charity are Skid Row (Sebastian Bach and everyone else!), Bon Jovi (Richie Sambora!), KIX, LA Guns, Great White... the list goes on and on. Can anyone imagine this? It could be an amazing virtual hair nation festival of sorts. I wonder how we could get this going? A Twitter campaign? A petition? Just spitballing here. Any other ideas?

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One World Together At Home

Instead of another cancellation notice - here is hope! Lady Gaga, Global Citizen and the World Health Organization (WHO) will present One World Together at Home. The historic charity concert will take place on Saturday, April 18. Go to the official website for broadcast partners. I know the show will be on NBC, CBS and ABC. The show starts at 8 p.m. ET.

#TogetherAtHome @WHO @GlblCtzn https://t.co/9nxv0J96JC pic.twitter.com/3mXi6d5tbF

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) April 7, 2020