The Daily Headliner – 57
Metallica Encore Drive-In Nights
Metallica has joined the growing list of performers who will film a performance to be played at drive-ins as part of the Encore Drive-In Nights. Tickets go on sale this week, and the band’s video announcement can be viewed here.
NCAA Football in Trouble
Reports are surfacing that the Big Ten is prepared to cancel the football season following a Sunday discussion between the Power 5 conferences. Meanwhile, players are beginning to organize to advocate for playing.
Smash Mouth Headlines Motorcycle Rally
Smash Mouth headlined the concerts as part of the controversial Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in the midst of COVID-19 this past weekend. Frontman Steve Harwell told the crowd “F**k That COVID.”
Empty Events Advocacy
Various coalitions and agencies are promoting and lobbying for the live event industry to protect it from the COVID-19 shutdowns. One of the newest and most original are the Empty Events being conducted by the Live Events Coalition to raise awareness.
Listening Recommendations
Phoebe Bridgers with I Know the End.
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