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Entries from May 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021

Monday
May172021

Mass Concert Announcements Today

DateMonday, May 17, 2021 at 01:30PM
Look at all these concerts announcements today! Crazy Monday. See anything here you want to attend?








AuthorAllyson B. Crawford | Comment2 Comments |
Sunday
May162021

News Of The Week Roundup: Week 19, 2021

DateSunday, May 16, 2021 at 02:24PM

Another week, more news. Obviously the biggest domestic news over the past few days was the updated CDC guidance saying fully vaccinated folks can ditch the masks. The science tells us that the vaccines are especially effective against COVID-19 and we should all be thankful for that! In Ohio, our mask mandate was officially ended because of the CDC guidance but most businesses are still requiring masks and most people seem to still be wearing them while outside in crowded areas, too. The change will take a little getting use to I suppose.

The article below, featured in Wired, is the single best piece of journalism I've come across in several months. Truly amazing long-form work. This COVID-19 piece reads like a thriller! Take 25 minutes and enjoy.




The Middle East is on fire again, with Israel and Hamas launching missiles at each other and killing innocent people. Gaza looks straight shelled at this point. Such a shame.

 

 


Also from Wired, information about ransomware attacks and how one crippled the Colonial Pipeline and caused gas shortages in some southern U.S. states. To be fair, people didn't need to panic and hoard gas. Heck, people were using plastic grocery bags to buy gas. Insanity.



In sports news, I have to admit I am intrigued by this upcoming game. I am no fan of Tom Brady, but the media hype for the matchup between the Patriots and the Buccaneers is going to be insane.



And I leave you with this - I hope I win, ha!


AuthorAllyson B. Crawford | Comment4 Comments |
Saturday
May152021

45 Years of 'Rocks'

DateSaturday, May 15, 2021 at 11:37AM
Aerosmith's album Rocks is officially 45. The album remains my favorite of all time - and I do think it is probably the best hard rock album ever made. Rocks is literally perfection from beginning to end. Nothing even comes close to "Nobody's Fault" or "Last Child." Just straight up amazing American rock n' roll.


AuthorAllyson B. Crawford | Comment6 Comments |
Friday
May142021

'The Stadium Tour' Postponed Until 2022

DateFriday, May 14, 2021 at 09:48PM
The title says it all. The Stadium Tour, featuring Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts will not happen until next summer. If you still have tickets, they will be valid for the new show date.


Honestly, I am glad I took a refund when it was offered last summer. There is a lot of anger from folks who are holding tickets and would prefer money back at this point. That is why I refuse to buy expensive concert tickets a year in advance going forward. I'm not loaning my money interest free to Ticketmaster.


AuthorAllyson B. Crawford | Comment8 Comments |
Friday
May142021

Louder Than Life Lineup Looks Good

DateFriday, May 14, 2021 at 01:58PM
I have to say, two nights of Metallica, Escape The Fate, Judas Priest, Sevendust, South of Eden, Snoop Dog and Asking Alexandria sound pretty good to me. The Louder Then Life lineup is stacked! The festival takes place September 23-26 in Louisville, Kentucky. A 4-day general admission pass is $250. VIP tickets are available (of course).


AuthorAllyson B. Crawford | Comment7 Comments |
Thursday
May132021

Mask Off! 

DateThursday, May 13, 2021 at 03:49PM
Nothing is more important than this story today: the CDC just revised guidelines and fully vaccinated Americans can remove masks both outdoors and indoors. Get your shot people. Huge concerts are coming! To that end, I would assume Motley Crue and Def Leppard will make an announcement on The Stadium Tour soon.


AuthorAllyson B. Crawford | Comment3 Comments |
Wednesday
May122021

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021 Inductees Announced

DateWednesday, May 12, 2021 at 08:55AM
The list of inductees to the newest class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was announced this morning. Late guitarist Randy Rhoads will receive a special award, too. Foo Fighters and Carole King made it in as I expected, as did Jay-Z. Iron Maiden still did not make it. Their absence in the Hall is ridiculous at this point. Thoughts?


AuthorAllyson B. Crawford | Comment10 Comments |
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