Debbie Speer

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Jan 7, 2025 | news.pollstar.com | Sarah Pittman |Ariel King |Debbie Speer |Oscar Areliz

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Knitting Factory Exec Wins 3-Year Legal Battle For Joshua Tree Outpost Pappy + Harriet’s

Jan 6, 2025 | news.pollstar.com | Debbie Speer

Knitting Factory Entertainment CEO Morgan Margolis and his partners prevailed Dec. 18 in a long-running battle for control of Pappy + Harriet’s Pioneertown Palace near Joshua Tree, California, from ex-partners Moresco and Elin Group over the property. The Knitting Factory group assumed interim management of the beloved desert outpost on Dec. 23.
Mary J. Blige Expands 'The For My Fans Tour' To Nine Additional Cities

Dec 9, 2024 | news.pollstar.com | Debbie Speer

Mary J. Blige, the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul,” adds nine additional dates to “The For My Fans Tour,” which was first announced in September and begins Jan. 30 in at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. She’s joined on the tour by special guests Ne-Yo and Mario. The Grammy and Emmy-winning and Oscar nominated Blige was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in October.
Styx, Kevin Cronin & Don Felder Bring The 'Brotherhood Of Rock' This Summer To An Amphitheater Near You

Dec 6, 2024 | news.pollstar.com | Debbie Speer

Classic rockers Styx and REO Speedwagon have shared a lot of stages spanning 25 years and, and despite the retirement of the latter as a touring entity, former singer and principal songwriter Kevin Cronin is teaming up with Styx and former guitarist Don Felder for the “Brotherhood of Rock” tour of mostly amphitheaters in summer 2025. The Live Nation-produced tour kicks off May 28, 2025 in Greenville, South Carolina, at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
NITO Elects 2025 Officers, Releases 'What Artists Earn' Survey

Dec 6, 2024 | news.pollstar.com | Debbie Speer

The National Independent Talent Organization (NITO) has elected a new executive board, and voted Wayne Forte of Entourage Talent Associates president; Tom Chauncey of Partisan Arts as vice president; Matt Yasecko of Arrival Artists as secretary and Nelly Neben of Axis Management as treasurer, all for one-year terms. The election news follows the release of NITO’s “What Artists Earn” survey that serves to dispel a public perception that high ticket prices enrich artists.
Susan Rosenbluth, Goldenvoice SVP And Longtime Southern California Concert Promoter, Announces Retirement

Dec 4, 2024 | news.pollstar.com | Debbie Speer

Susan Rosenbluth, a longtime Southern California concert promoter and current Senior Vice President of Goldenvoice, is retiring from the music industry, the company announced today (Dec. 4). The legendary concert promoter’s career spans six decades, starting in 1978 at the renowned Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, and working with such artists as Elton John, Talking Heads, BTS, Keith Urban, BLACKPINK, ATEEZ, and Van Morrison.
Pierce The Veil Makes Itself Heard With Global Tour In 2025

Dec 3, 2024 | news.pollstar.com | Debbie Speer

Pierce The Veil will embark on a massive “I Can’t Hear You World Tour,” covering 46 dates across North America, Europe and Latin America, following the San Diego, California-based band’s standout summer as main support for blink-182 on the “One More Time” tour.
Shaky Knees Moves To Atlanta’s Piedmont Park Sept. 19-21

Nov 27, 2024 | news.pollstar.com | Debbie Speer

Shaky Knees Music Festival is making a couple of significant moves in 2025, according to a post on the fest’s Instagram account. It moves from its usual May weekend to Sept. 19-21, and relocates to its “new home” at Atlanta’s Piedmont Park, from its former location at the city’s Central Park. Produced by C3 Presents, Shaky Knees has become a fixture on Atlanta’s annual concert schedule, and last year featured headlining performances by Foo Fighters, Noah Kahan and Weezer.
Peter Rudge: Former Manager Of The Who, Rolling Stones & More Moves On To His Next Adventure

Nov 27, 2024 | news.pollstar.com | Debbie Speer

The first band to stiff fledgling college booker Peter Rudge was The Who. Within five years, he was managing them. After The Who canceled a show Rudge had booked at The Maypole, a historic Cambridge pub (and for which Rudge had forked over a £400 fee), the brash college student confronted managers Kit Lambert and Chris Stamp, who owned Track Records.
Boots In The Park Boogies Into 2025 With Brooks & Dunn, Old Dominion & More Highlighting Initial Lineups

Nov 22, 2024 | news.pollstar.com | Debbie Speer

Brooks & Dunn, Old Dominion, Chris Young, Parker McCollum, and Jackson Dean are just some of the country music superstars lined up to perform at Boots in the Park when the country music festival series returns to several Southwestern cities in 2025. Presented by Activated Events, Boots In The Park is unique among country fests by tapping underserved markets and venues and bringing top shelf talent and the full festival experience to outdoor stages.

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Debbie Speer

Articles

Tour Announcements

Knitting Factory Exec Wins 3-Year Legal Battle For Joshua Tree Outpost Pappy + Harriet’s

Mary J. Blige Expands 'The For My Fans Tour' To Nine Additional Cities

Styx, Kevin Cronin & Don Felder Bring The 'Brotherhood Of Rock' This Summer To An Amphitheater Near You

NITO Elects 2025 Officers, Releases 'What Artists Earn' Survey

Susan Rosenbluth, Goldenvoice SVP And Longtime Southern California Concert Promoter, Announces Retirement

Pierce The Veil Makes Itself Heard With Global Tour In 2025

Shaky Knees Moves To Atlanta’s Piedmont Park Sept. 19-21

Peter Rudge: Former Manager Of The Who, Rolling Stones & More Moves On To His Next Adventure

Boots In The Park Boogies Into 2025 With Brooks & Dunn, Old Dominion & More Highlighting Initial Lineups

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