There are certain concerts music journalists remember as if it was yesterday. The agonizing shin splints from watching a multi-night stand by AC/DC or seeing then-unknown New York quintet The Strokes opening for British band Doves at Toronto's Opera House in March 2001 before a few dozen people both come to mind, for different reasons.
But perhaps none have been as satisfying as landing a ticket for The Rolling Stones "warm-up" gig at Toronto's Phoenix Concert Theatre on Aug. 10, 2005. No guest list, no media pass. Just lining up at 5 pm on Sherbourne Street the night before, waiting 16 hours and hoping to pay $10 for one of roughly 200 to 300 ducats to see an incredibly exclusive gig before the band kicked off their A Bigger Bang world tour.
Now, as part of their ongoing archival "bootleg series" in association with Google Play, The Rolling Stones will be releasing "Light the Fuse: A Bigger...
But perhaps none have been as satisfying as landing a ticket for The Rolling Stones "warm-up" gig at Toronto's Phoenix Concert Theatre on Aug. 10, 2005. No guest list, no media pass. Just lining up at 5 pm on Sherbourne Street the night before, waiting 16 hours and hoping to pay $10 for one of roughly 200 to 300 ducats to see an incredibly exclusive gig before the band kicked off their A Bigger Bang world tour.
Now, as part of their ongoing archival "bootleg series" in association with Google Play, The Rolling Stones will be releasing "Light the Fuse: A Bigger...
- 10/18/2012
- by Huffington Post Canada
- Huffington Post
Angelina Jolie was in front of the cameras this morning as production on The Tourist continued at the Palais Royale in Paris. She and her family only arrived in France yesterday following their stay in Venice, with her children - including the twins - saying a temporary farewell to the Italian city they've gotten to know so well. Angelina's getting a head start on filming the thriller, while costar Johnny Depp is busy promoting Alice in Wonderland. Johnny did recently share his thoughts on working with Angelina, saying he wouldn't be surprised to see paparazzi around the set and that the overall experience would be "swell." View 15 Photos › To see more Angelina filming in Paris, just read more. View 15 Photos ›...
- 2/23/2010
- by PopSugar
- Popsugar.com
• Awards season is in full swing, but recent Golden Globes presenter Julia Roberts just escaped Los Angeles for a visit to Paris with hubby Danny Moder. The two arrived in the City of Light via private plane, and were spotted strolling around the city and lunching at Café de Flore in the St. Germain district before crossing the river for some shopping at the Palais Royale. Though she sported sunglasses, fans started recognizing the actress as she popped into some boutiques - and one even shouted "Pretty Woman is here," while calling her friend on the phone.
- 1/20/2010
- PEOPLE.com
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