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How did the generation between baby boomers and millennials become characterized as slackers?

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BWW Review: Julian Velard Extolls WHAT AM I DOING HERE? at Joe's Pub Photo BWW Review: Julian Velard Extolls WHAT AM I DOING HERE? at Joe's Pub
by Brady Schwind - October 25, 2019

The talented singer-songwriter-comedian Julian Velard takes on toddlers and piano karaoke in his latest look at life in the Generation X fast lane, WHAT AM I DOING HERE?...


Review Roundup: THE BEST WE COULD (A FAMILY TRAGEDY) Opens at New York City Center Photo Review Roundup: THE BEST WE COULD (A FAMILY TRAGEDY) Opens at New York City Center
by Stephi Wild - March 02, 2023

Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere The Best We Could (a family tragedy), written by Emily Feldman and directed by Daniel Aukin, opened last night, Wednesday, March 1. Read the reviews for The Best We Could here!...


BILLY IDOL: STATE LINE Film Coming to Theaters; Documentary Shows the First Concert P Photo BILLY IDOL: STATE LINE Film Coming to Theaters; Documentary Shows the First Concert Performed at the Hoover Dam
by Michael Major - October 24, 2023

The movie highlights the history and significance of Hoover Dam and includes performances from two unique sets of Billy Idol’s iconic hits: a full band concert at sunset with special guests that electrified and illuminated the surrounding Black Canyon and an acoustic duo set on the roof of the power...


Billy Idol to Release Expanded Reissue of Self-Titled Debut Album Photo Billy Idol to Release Expanded Reissue of Self-Titled Debut Album
by Michael Major - June 21, 2023

The reissue includes the original 10-track album, the previously unreleased August 12,1982 concert from The Roxy in West Hollywood, CA as well as the recently unearthed and previously unreleased 12-minute Clubland Extended Remix of his classic song “White Wedding” from Idol’s debut. Pre-order and pr...


Billy Idol Confirms New Run of Headline Tour Dates This Fall Photo Billy Idol Confirms New Run of Headline Tour Dates This Fall
by Michael Major - May 22, 2023

Fresh off a performance at Cruel World Festival in Pasadena, rock legend Billy Idol confirms a new run of headline shows in August and September. The dates include debut performances at New York City’s Kings Theatre, D.C.’s The Anthem and Boston’s MGM Music Hall as well as an appearance at Jazz Aspe...


Seattle Punk Pioneers THE LIVING Release 'Lost' 1982 Recording Photo Seattle Punk Pioneers THE LIVING Release 'Lost' 1982 Recording
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 16, 2021

Launching next Tuesday, April 20th is The Living 1982 Podcast which features interviews with the band members as well as others who were prominent in the punk scene during the early 80’s. ...


Segal Centre Rick Miller Is Back At The Segal Centre With BOOM X Photo Segal Centre Rick Miller Is Back At The Segal Centre With BOOM X
by A.A. Cristi - January 24, 2019

The Segal Centre for Performing Arts is proud to welcome back Rick Miller for the Montreal premiere of BOOM X, a Kidoons and WYRD in association with Theatre Calgary and The 20K Collective production. BOOM X is the second installment in Miller's trilogy of shows designed to tell a big-picture story:...


Billy Idol Releases 'The Cage' EP Photo Billy Idol Releases 'The Cage' EP
by Michael Major - September 23, 2022

The Cage EP, the new release from Billy Idol, is out now via Dark Horse Records. This new music follows Idol’s 2021 The Roadside EP, which received praise from fans and critics alike. As on The Roadside EP, Idol is joined on the new project by his longtime collaborator, co-writer and guitarist Steve...


F. OFF to Debut at Edinburgh Fringe Photo F. OFF to Debut at Edinburgh Fringe
by Julie Musbach - May 13, 2019

F. Off comes to the Edinburgh Fringe this summer, inviting the audience to become judge and jury in a new production that sees the Facebook generation put the social network on trial, presented by the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain (NYT)....


The Los Angeles Philharmonic Announces 2021/22 Humanities Projects And Festival Curat Photo The Los Angeles Philharmonic Announces 2021/22 Humanities Projects And Festival Curators
by A.A. Cristi - September 30, 2021

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association today announced its 2021/22 Humanities projects and festival curators. The LA Phil Humanities program began in 2019/20 as an outgrowth and consolidation of the organization’s long-time commitment to curator-driven festivals, visual arts projects, publications...


Billy Idol & the Go Go's to Embark on 'Roadside' UK Tour in 2022 Photo Billy Idol & the Go Go's to Embark on 'Roadside' UK Tour in 2022
by Michael Major - September 27, 2021

The world’s favourite rebel Billy Idol is back and heading out on The Roadside Tour 2022 with some new music, a stack of timeless classics, and very special guests The Go-Go’s making their first UK appearance for 26 years....


Bruce Goldwell to Release New Book THINK AND GROW RICH FOR EVERY GEN in September Photo Bruce Goldwell to Release New Book THINK AND GROW RICH FOR EVERY GEN in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 29, 2022

Author Bruce Goldwell will release his new book, Think and Grow Rich for Every Gen on September 1, 2022....


Billy Idol to Release Remastered 'Happy Holidays' Album Photo Billy Idol to Release Remastered 'Happy Holidays' Album
by Michael Major - October 29, 2021

The new release of Happy Holidays has been remixed and remastered by Paul Hicks. Happy Holidays has also been packaged with new artwork and is available for purchase on black vinyl, CD, digital and on limited edition white vinyl. Pre-order the new album now!...


Comedian Janeane Garofalo Comes to NJPAC Photo Comedian Janeane Garofalo Comes to NJPAC
by Stephi Wild - February 19, 2020

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Janeane Garofalo on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 8:00 p.m....


THE ROCK 'N' ROLL HITMAKERS Comes to Edinburgh Fringe Photo THE ROCK 'N' ROLL HITMAKERS Comes to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - July 08, 2024

THE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL HITMAKERS runs 2 -11 August at Le Monde – Shanghai (venue 47). Learn more here!...


Billy Idol Releases Remastered Christmas Album Photo Billy Idol Releases Remastered Christmas Album
by Michael Major - November 05, 2021

Originally released in 2006, the album features Idol performing a wide variety of Christmas classics as well as the new original bonus track “On Christmas Day” with longtime Idol collaborator Steve Stevens on guitar. Watch a new trailer for the album now!...


Violinist Ray Chen to Release New Album 'PLAYER 1' in October Photo Violinist Ray Chen to Release New Album 'PLAYER 1' in October
by Blair Ingenthron - July 29, 2024

Decca Classics has announced award-winning violinist, entrepreneur, and pioneer Ray Chen's innovative new album, Player 1, to be released globally on October 18, 2024....


The Los Angeles Philharmonic Announces Details for GEN X Festival Photo The Los Angeles Philharmonic Announces Details for GEN X Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 24, 2022

The Los Angeles Philharmonic announced today additional details for the Gen X festival, a multidisciplinary, multi-genre exploration of Generation X—the slackers, hackers and latchkey kids who started off analog and became digital....


Billy Idol Adds Killing Joke to the Bill for His Roadside Tour Photo Billy Idol Adds Killing Joke to the Bill for His Roadside Tour
by Michael Major - October 06, 2022

Billy Idol is bringing his The Roadside Tour 2022, to the UK from 13th October. Killing Joke are delighted to be announced as special guests for the tour, after Television were forced to make a late withdrawal, alongside Billy’s other tour guest Toyah. Check out the complete lineup of upcoming tour ...


Billy Idol's Landmark Album 'Rebel Yell' Set For 40th Anniversary Reissue Photo Billy Idol's Landmark Album 'Rebel Yell' Set For 40th Anniversary Reissue
by Michael Major - March 06, 2024

Originally released in November 1983, Rebel Yell is the twice-platinum followup to Idol's self-titled debut. The album features the iconic singles “Eyes Without a Face,” Flesh for Fantasy,” “Rebel Yell” and “Catch My Fall.” The reissue is available in 2xLP, 2xCD, and digital formats. Check out tour ...


Review: EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS IS A GIFT at Studebaker Theater Photo Review: EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS IS A GIFT at Studebaker Theater
by Misha Davenport - November 21, 2023

What did our critic think of EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS IS A GIFT at Studebaker Theater?...


Los Angeles Philharmonic Announces Details for 2022 at Walt Disney Concert Hall Photo Los Angeles Philharmonic Announces Details for 2022 at Walt Disney Concert Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 05, 2022

Los Angeles Philharmonic Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel and Chief Executive Officer and David C. Bohnett Chief Executive Officer Chair Chad Smith announced new details of the LA Phil’s winter-spring programs at Walt Disney Concert Hall, from January 7 through June 14, 2022....


Review: HOW TO SURVIVE YOUR MOTHER, King's Head Theatre Photo Review: HOW TO SURVIVE YOUR MOTHER, King's Head Theatre
by Amber-Rae Stobbs - October 29, 2024

Super cast flesh out two lives that entwine around each other...


Adam Strauss Brings THE MUSHROOM CURE Back to The Marsh Photo Adam Strauss Brings THE MUSHROOM CURE Back to The Marsh
by Stephi Wild - May 01, 2024

Comedian and solo performer Adam Strauss continues at The Marsh San Francisco with a revised and extended run of his newest show Something Is Wrong with Adam Strauss. Also, while in the Bay Area, he will perform his renowned show, The Mushroom Cure,inspired by a scientific study showing that halluci...


Billy Idol's Expanded Reissue of Self-Titled Debut Album Out Now Photo Billy Idol's Expanded Reissue of Self-Titled Debut Album Out Now
by Michael Major - July 28, 2023

The reissue includes the original ten track album, a previously unreleased recording of Idol’s complete August 12, 1982 concert at The Roxy in West Hollywood, CA and the recently unearthed and previously unreleased 12-minute Clubland Extended Remix of his classic song “White Wedding.”...






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