Ray Brandes to the Stray Cats to Tom Rush — This week in live music

This week's live music roundup — From the Stray Cats to folk icon Tom Rush to the Mayor of El Cajon.

Bruce Springsteen, Colin Kaepernick to receive new ACLU award

Bruce Springsteen and Colin Kaepernick are the honorees of the inaugural ACLU Ralph Ellison Award for Defenders of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.

Journey rocker slams Bruce Springsteen as ‘annoying, bitter old man’ for political rants at concerts

The rockstar ripped fellow musician Bruce Springsteen as an “annoying, bitter old man” for using his concerts to lecture fans ...
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Why have concert tickets become so expensive? The hidden cost of live music explained

Expensive concert ticket listings have reached shocking new highs in recent days, leaving music fans feeling priced out of major live tours. Goldman Sachs reported that average global tour prices rose ...

Why Concert Tickets Have Become So Expensive And What’s Driving The Surge

Concert ticket prices have surged in recent years. Learn what's driving higher costs, from dynamic pricing and resale markets ...