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MPAC presents Melissa Etheridge: The Rise Tour on September 9th
Published by New Jersey Stage originally published: 08/11/2026 Photo by Candice Lawler (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge ("I'm the Only One," "Come to My Window," and "I Want to Come Over" to name a few) has remained one of America's favorite female singers since bursting onto the scene in 1988. Etheridge brings her Rise tour to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 7:30pm.
“It just horrified me”: Melissa Etheridge recalls the thing that pushed her to come out publicly
Universities death Features stage actress Del Shores directs the world premiere of ‘Momma Won’t Die’ which opens here this week This week, playwright. producer and director Del Shores steps out of his signature Sordid Lives universe into a different Southern comedy. This week, he brings the world premiere of Momma Won’t Die to the stage.
Melissa Etheridge Recalls Late Son Beckett Coming Out as Straight: ‘Mom, I’m Sorry’ Original
Melissa Etheridge opened up about the unexpected moment when her late son, Beckett, came out as straight to her. “I remember, my oldest son, Beckett, who actually passed away, when he was about 11, he comes to me and says, ‘Mom, I’m sorry, but I think I’m straight,” Etheridge, 64, revealed on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Wednesday, April 8.
Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross get Rock Hall nods
NEW YORK -- NEW YORK (AP) — Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wide net that includes rap, metal, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop, blues rock and pop. The hall revealed the list of 17 performer nominees Wednesday, a list that also includes Melissa Etheridge, Jeff Buckley, Pink, New Edition, Sade and the Wu-Tang Clan.
A Big "Key" – Optimizing Keyboards, Stems & Playback Tracks In The Front Of House Mix - ProSoundWeb
One of the first steps in building a great mix starts with getting quality sounds from the source, and making sure the instruments are sounding their best before you put a microphone on them. Drums should be tuned and the heads in good shape, guitar tones dialed in, etc. That’s the obvious, but it also includes balancing keyboard patches and playback tracks.
Azkena Rock Festival anuncia más de 20 bandas para 2025
Manic Street Preachers y The Flaming Lips lideran el cartel del Azkena Rock Festival 2025. Más artistas como Melissa Etheridge y Lucinda Williams completan la oferta. El Azkena Rock Festival (ARF) vuelve en 2025 con una apuesta ambiciosa que llenará de rock Mendizabala, en Vitoria-Gasteiz, los próximos 19, 20 y 21 de junio.
Melissa Etheridge
The Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Wednesday in Broadcast History .. September 4th
ON THIS DAY in 1918 iconic ABC radio newsman/commentator Paul Harvey was born in Tulsa Okla. His daily quarter-hour midday ‘news & comment’ began on ABC April 1 1951, and continued to his death Feb. 28 2009 at age 90. He was known for his dramatic pauses, quirky intonations and his folksiness. “Hello Americans. Stand by for news!.” Another popular Paul Harvey ABC radio feature was ‘The Rest of the Story.’ In 1919, comic actor Howard Morris was born in New York City.
Shelf Care Episode #31: Craft Books, Celebrity Memoirs, and Evil Hamburgers
First published November 27, 2023 (Booklist Online). On this episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire sits down with librarian Nanette Donohue to talk about all aspects of collecting craft books. Then, Audio Editor Heather Booth chats with librarian Emily Borsa about the appeal of the celebrity memoir, whether read by the author or not. Finally, Editor, Books for Youth and Graphic Novels Sarah Hunter joins Susan to shout about a few books she’s been reading and loving lately.
Press Play on this Mixtape of Music Audiobooks - B&N Reads
I’ve always loved a good compilation album or soundtrack, and for me this was the audiobook equivalent. While I was familiar with most of the songs discussed, there were plenty of details I’d never heard before or just fun anecdotes that deepened my appreciation of these tracks. Steve Baltin reads his own words here, and for me, he unknowingly filled the role of older brother passing along his deep music knowledge to me, a music fan with an eclectic taste.
What Melissa Etheridge Can’t Live Without
Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photo: Chelsea Lauren If you’re like us, you’ve probably wondered what famous people add to their carts. Not the JAR brooch and Louis XV chair but the hair spray and electric toothbrush. We asked Grammy- and Oscar-winning musician Melissa Etheridge — who just published her memoir, Talking to My Angels — about the tissues she always keeps on hand, the wireless earbuds that helped her get through a trip to Dave & Buster’s, and her favorite gold lighter.
The Meaning Behind The Song: How Far I'll Go by Auli‘I Cravalho
Play "How Far I’ll Go by Auli‘I Cravalho" on Amazon Music The Meaning Behind The Song: How Far I’ll Go by Auli‘I Cravalho The song “How Far I’ll Go” is a powerful and inspiring track from the Disney animated film “Moana,” performed by Auli‘I Cravalho. It serves as the anthem for the film’s main character, Moana, and beautifully captures the essence of her journey and the message of the movie.
The Meaning Behind The Song: Miami Memory by Alex Cameron
Play "Miami Memory by Alex Cameron" on Amazon Music The Meaning Behind The Song: Miami Memory by Alex Cameron In the world of music, some songs have the power to touch our souls and resonate with our emotions. One such powerful song is “Miami Memory” by Alex Cameron. Released in 2019, this track has captivated listeners with its catchy melodies and thought-provoking lyrics. Let’s delve into the meaning behind this captivating song.
The Meaning Behind The Song: Faded By Design by Melissa Etheridge
Play "Faded By Design by Melissa Etheridge" on Amazon Music The Meaning Behind The Song: Faded By Design by Melissa Etheridge Melissa Etheridge’s song “Faded By Design” was released in 2019 as part of her album, “The Medicine Show.” The song carries a deep and powerful message, touching on themes of self-reflection, personal growth, and the inescapable passage of time.
The Meaning Behind The Song: Psychoschizophrenia by Lillian Axe
Play "Psychoschizophrenia by Lillian Axe" on Amazon Music The Meaning Behind The Song: Psychoschizophrenia by Lillian Axe Psychoschizophrenia is a powerful rock song by the American metal band Lillian Axe. Released in 1992 as part of their album “Poetic Justice,” this song explores the complex emotions and struggles associated with mental illness.
The Meaning Behind The Song: Jolly to the Core by Booboo Stewart
Play "Jolly to the Core by Booboo Stewart" on Amazon Music The Meaning Behind The Song: Jolly to the Core by Booboo Stewart In the world of music, songs often hold deeper meanings that resonate with people. One such song that has caught the attention of fans worldwide is “Jolly to the Core” by Booboo Stewart. This infectious track not only brings joy and energy but also contains a profound message that connects with listeners on multiple levels.
Melissa Etheridge Answers the Proust Questionnaire
What is your favorite occupation? Rock star. When and where were you happiest? When I’m in the middle of my family and we’re all laughing. A very close second is when I’m onstage. What is your greatest extravagance? Having my hairdresser come out to my home to cut and color my hair and my whole family’s hair. I haven’t been to a salon in years. What is your greatest fear? To let fear overcome my life. We’re not gonna let that happen because love is always greater than fear.
Labour Day in Broadcast History .. September 4th
ON THIS DAY in 1918 iconic ABC radio newsman/commentator Paul Harvey was born in Tulsa Okla. His daily quarter-hour midday ‘news & comment’ began on ABC April 1 1951, and continued to his death Feb. 28 2009 at age 90. He was known for his dramatic pauses, quirky intonations and his folksiness. “Hello Americans. Stand by for news!.” Another popular Paul Harvey ABC radio feature was ‘The Rest of the Story.’ In 1919, comic actor Howard Morris was born in New York City.
Live review: Fleet Foxes, Etheridge; Pardoner at Blind Spot tonight... - Lazy-i
Live review: Fleet Foxes, Etheridge; Pardoner at Blind Spot tonight… Fleet Foxes at Steelhouse Omaha, July 2, 2023. by Tim McMahan, Lazy-i.com I’m unsure where Fleet Foxes fits on the spectrum of today’s popular music. They are indie for sure, releasing records on Seattle super-indie label, Sub Pop Records, and their music is anything but radio friendly, or is it?
Melissa Etheridge in the park tonight; Fleet Foxes, Uwade, Glare, Alien Boy Sunday... - Lazy-i
by Tim McMahan, Lazy-i.com If you’re looking for me tonight, I’ll be on my porch eyeing the crowds as they pass by my home on the way to Memorial Park, a beer by my side, a shotgun across my lap… I’ve been watching the weather the past few days, wondering if the city would cancel the event. The stage is all set up, and it seems unlikely unless there’s lightning in the vicinity. So, enjoy Melissa Etheridge in the park. Just stay off my lawn. Kidding. But not really. But yeah.
TALKING TO MY ANGELS
A blissfully vicarious, heartfelt glimpse into the life of a Manhattan burlesque dancer. Awards & Accolades Likes 35 Our Verdict GET IT New York Times Bestseller A former New York City dancer reflects on her zesty heyday in the 1970s.
Sunday in Broadcast History .. September 4th
ON THIS DAY in 1918 iconic ABC radio newsman/commentator Paul Harvey was born in Tulsa Okla. His daily quarter-hour midday ‘news & comment’ began on ABC April 1 1951, and continued to his death Feb. 28 2009 at age 90. He was known for his dramatic pauses, quirky intonations and his folksiness. “Hello Americans. Stand by for news!.” Another popular Paul Harvey ABC radio feature was ‘The Rest of the Story.’ In 1919, comic actor Howard Morris was born in New York City.
Weedsday Playlist: Melissa Etheridge Shares 5 Songs for Your Next Smoke Sesh
Melissa Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988 with the release of her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, which led to an appearance on the 1989 Grammy Awards show. Magnetic is a huge fan of Melissa’s work, and we really admire how she’s an advisor to Last Prisoner Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to cannabis-related criminal justice reform.
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Martin Audio Specified Throughout New Blackpool Conference & Exhibition Centre In The UK
Flexible, reconfigurable system designed by Media Powerhouse throughout sprawling, multiuse facility employs Wavefront Precision (WPS) arrays, SX118 subwoofers and more. Company still run by the Lowell family began in 1947 with the production of a spun aluminum ceiling baffle that provided "sound from the ...read more → Mark Bracken joins the Integrated Solutions Team as a business development manager while Joe Glading takes the role of a marketing assistant.
Midas For "One Way Out Tour" By Melissa Etheridge
Long-time front of house engineer Jim Roese as well as monitor engineer Ozzy Giron both dialing in their mixes on Heritage HD96 consoles. Mark Bracken joins the Integrated Solutions Team as a business development manager while Joe Glading takes the role of a marketing assistant.
Lowell Manufacturing Celebrating 75th Anniversary
Company still run by the Lowell family began in 1947 with the production of a spun aluminum ceiling baffle that provided "sound from the ...read more → Mark Bracken joins the Integrated Solutions Team as a business development manager while Joe Glading takes the role of a marketing assistant. Industry veteran supporting DiGiCo, KLANG, MC2 and XTA brands on a wide range of sales, marketing, design and training fronts.
Saturday in Broadcast History .. September 4th
ON THIS DAY in 1918 Paul Harvey iconic ABC radio newsman/commentator Paul Harvey was born in Tulsa Okla. His daily quarter-hour midday ‘news & comment’ began on ABC April 1 1951, and continued to his death Feb. 28 2009 at age 90. He was known for his dramatic pauses, quirky intonations and his folksiness. “Hello Americans. Stand by for news!.” Another popular Paul Harvey ABC radio feature was ‘The Rest of the Story.’ In 1919, comic actor Howard Morris was born in New York City.
Melissa Etheridge: Americans want Congress to shut down the horse slaughter industry
Don’t let U.S. producers slaughter and export domestic horses for meat, writes Leavenworth native Melissa Etheridge. JON DIDIER “The history of mankind is carried on the back of a horse.” - author unknown Horses have helped settle and protect this great country. Now it’s our turn to help them. Not everyone knows that our nation’s horses are in great peril every single day.
Melissa Etheridge Says 21-Year-Old Son Beckett Died From Opioid Addiction
Melissa Etheridge Says 21-Year-Old Son Beckett Died From Opioid Addiction Singer Melissa Etheridge said Wednesday that her 21-year-old son Beckett Cypher died as a result of his drug addiction. “Today I joined the hundreds of thousands of families who have lost loved ones to opioid addiction,” the two-time Grammy winner wrote on Instagram.
Melissa Etheridge - The Medicine Show [Extended Interview]
/ Tom & Mikey / Music / Melissa Etheridge – The Medicine Show [Extended Interview] Grammy and Academy Award winning musician and LGBTI activist Melissa Etheridge phoned in to JOY to chat about her new music on her fourteenth studio album, The Medicine Show, including lead single Faded by Design. Â Tom and Mikey ask about getting back up on stage after surviving cancer treatment, and becoming a role model for young LGBTI people worldwide.
Forum Week 2,175: Kenny Anderson Jr., 3rd Generation Resident and Candidate for Mayor
Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with manager, Curtis Rust and Candidate for Sioux Falls Mayor, Kenny Anderson Jr. about his Campaign. Ken is a third generation resident of Sioux Falls and grew up in a family where his father was a Sioux Falls City Counselor. Many of the reasons Ken is running for mayor is discussed. My name is Kenny N Anderson Jr, and I'm committed to making your voice heard.
Forum Week 2,173: 21% of Sioux Falls Households are Unbanked or Underbanked
Nearly 21 percent of Sioux falls households are unbanked or underbanked, meaning they have little or no access to traditional banking services, according to study by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) . Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) and MasterCard spokeswoman, Mercedes Garcia, address these issues and show how consumers can keep more of their own money.
Hippos Rescue a Wildebeest from Crocodile
As an animal lover, this video can be hard to watch. However, I got through it knowing the wildebeest would get away! Circle of life...and apparently hippos are on top! VIDEO
Dramatic Footage of Hurricane Irma's Power
Skip to main content Your Life, Your Music 95.7 FM Duluth, Minnesota Menu Current Weather (55811) 68° Dramatic Footage of Hurricane Irma's Power More From The Great Outdoors
VIDEO - Impatient Dog Honks The Horn In The Store Parking Lot - So Funny!
Timing? A furry sense of humor? Maybe a little bit of both? This viral video made me actually laugh out loud. Not just "lol", but actually giggle. The dog's like "DON'T FORGET THE BEEF JERKY!!!"
Need A Laugh? Ya Gotta Love "Stupid Funny" Videos... Here's One!
Need A Laugh? Ya Gotta Love "Stupid Funny" Videos... Here's One!
Bodybuilder Poses for Security Camera
This body builder has some of the best youtube/instagram videos you'll find from any bodybuilder. You can tell he works really hard to be in great shape, but doesn't take himself too seriously. Watch him show off for some grocery store security cameras! VIDEO
Try Not To Laugh At Goat Man
Watch this news anchor try to make it through a story about a man who lived as a goat. She can't stop laughing, too much!
Names Released in Bicycle-Motorcycle Crash
MANITOWOC, WI (WTAQ) - UPDATE: The names of the two people involved in Monday's bicycle versus motorcycle crash have been released. Officers say 74-year-old Thomas Sitkiewitz is currently recovering from serious injuries and has been cited for failing to stop at a stop sign. A 74-year-old Manitowoc man has been taken to the hospital with potential life-threatening injuries after his bicycle collided with a motorcycle.
Green Bay Packers Foundation Bearing Gifts.
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) - Today, The Green Bay Packers Foundation awarded $250 thousand grants to the CP Center in Allouez, and the Green Bay Area Public School District. District Superintendent Michelle Langenfeld says the plan is to use the money to transform the libraries in 13 schools into multi-media centers.
Motor racing: Toro Rosso summoned to stewards for 'unsafe' car
SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) - The Toro Rosso Formula One team were summoned to British Grand Prix stewards on Thursday for attempting to enter Carlos Sainz's car in an unsafe condition. The governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) said in a statement that the Spaniard's car was found to have a damaged wheel tether in pre-event scrutineering. "The team refused to follow the instructions of the scrutineers," it added.
Top 10 Things We Daydream About!
According to a new survey, we spend about 22 minutes a day daydreaming. Here is what we daydream about. 1. Winning the lottery or suddenly being rich. 2. Going on vacation. 3. Being somewhere exotic. 4. Sex. 5. Being on a beach. 6. Doing something adventurous. 7. Actually speaking your mind. 8. Meeting "the one." 9. Quitting your job. 10. Errands you need to do. New York Post
Concerts and shows to check out July 4th weekend in Atlanta 2017
You've got a cookout planned, a great spot for fireworks, and you're relaxing in the summer heat. What's left? Live music. Few things are more fun than a concert, especially to celebrate a holiday in the middle of summer, when the concert season is at its peak.
EPD: Inmate escapes from St. Vincent Hospital
EPD: Inmate escapes from St. Vincent Hospital Thursday, June 08, 2017 1:12 p.m. CDT by Jordan Rowe Alexander Payne (Source: Evansville Police) Police are looking for an escaped inmate in the area of St. Vincent Hospital. Alexander Payne was facing charges in Spencer County but was transported to Evansville to receive treatment. He escaped Thursday afternoon and was last seen running south from the St. Vincent campus on Washington Avenue.
Melissa Etheridge: Gay Pride Month Love Letter (Exclusive)
For Gay Pride Month, Billboard asked numerous pop culture luminaries to write 'love letters' to the LGBTQ community. Below, singer-songwriter and outspoken advocate Melissa Etheridge shares hers. Read more Pride Month love letters here. To my LGBTQ fans, I have so much to thank you for. To every person who has told me that my coming out helped them in their journey to be who they truly are, I say you are the beautiful gift I receive every day.
Oreo O's Will Be Back in Stores Next Month!
This is amazing news, and I can't wait to get a box! Check out the full story below!
Burnt Ends | FM 95.7
Love Burnt Ends, but don't want to make the entire pork shoulder to get them? Try this shortcut. Start with some country style ribs, which are typically cut from pork shoulder. I picked up mine at the Oneida Market as usual. After rinsing with cold water and patting dry with paper towel, rub each rib over with plain yellow mustard to help the rub stick. Then apply a generous amount of your favorite rub. This time around, I used this brown sugar rub , which has some really nice sweetness.
"Ask a Trooper" talks fuel containers and extended carriers
“ASK A TROOPER” by Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol Question: I see vehicles go by with extended carriers attached to their hitch with several full gas cans. We discuss what could happen if a driver was not paying attention and ran into one such vehicle. How safe can this be? Is there any laws in place that makes this unlawful? Answer: There is no law against having fuel containers on an extended carrier for non-commercial type vehicles.
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