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Bon Jovi launches contest for local bands to open for them on upcoming U.S. tour

Bon Jovi has launched a new contest that will allow local bands to open for them on their upcoming U.S. tour. Local bands can upload an audition video featuring original music to Bon Jovi’s official website for a chance to open for the group; one local band will be selected for each tour date. Said Jon Bon Jovi: “We have all missed touring and we know that nothing can replace the energy of a live show for the fans or the band.”

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Tori Amos launching spring 2022 North American tour

Tori Amos will launch her 2022 North American “Ocean to Ocean” tour on April 27 in Dallas, with stops planned in Austin, Atlanta, Philadelphia, NYC, Boston, Providence, Toronto, Cleveland, Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Portland, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and more. The run will wrap up with two Los Angeles dates at the Orpheum Theatre, on June 15 and 16.. The tour takes its name from Tori’s 2021 LP, Ocean to Ocean.

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The Mighty Mighty BossToneS breakup after 38 years

The Mighty Mighty BossToneS confirmed via a statement posted to its website and on social media that they have broken up.  The group has recorded 11 albums and 10 EP’s since forming in Boston, MA back in 1983, and is perhaps best known for “The Impression That I Get”, the 1997 hit song that appeared on the band’s fifth studio album, Let’s Face It.