Donnie Iris announces retirement from live performances. That concert Donnie Iris did last week, opening Pittsburgh’s newest concert venue, will be his last. Iris’ retirement announcement, posted on his Facebook page, addressed his fans, bandmates, crew members and collaborators, saying, “It has been my great honor to make music for you.” Iris remains one of western Pennsylvania’s most beloved celebrities, owing much to his friendliness, humbleness and down-home charm. Just about everyone in the Beaver Valley and Pittsburgh area can tell a tale about how they ran into Iris at a local store, restaurant or event, and how he always cheerfully spoke with strangers, laughed with them, and heeded their requests to pose with them in a photo. – Scott Tady • Read More here: Story URL
Def Leppard will hit North American arenas in 2027, joined by Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts. The 45-date run kicks off March 2 at PPL Center in Allentown, Pa., and wraps July 2 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The tour spans major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, and Vancouver. Tickets go on general sale October 16 at 10 a.m. local time, with fan club and credit card presales beginning October 12. For every ticket sold, $1 will be donated to cancer research organization City of Hope. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers are also set to release a feature-length documentary, Long Live Def Leppard, in theaters next year. Story URL
Aerosmith will make their first concert appearances since September 2023 at the Hollywood Bowl on October 29 and November 1. The “California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends” events will feature Guns N’ Roses, along with a star-studded lineup including the Black Crowes, Heart, Billy Idol, Run-D.M.C., Tom Morello, Jerry Cantrell, Sammy Hagar, and Kenny Aronoff, among others. Don Was will serve as music director. All five original Aerosmith members — Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, and Joey Kramer — are featured in promotional materials. The shows mark the band’s return following Tyler’s vocal cord injury, which ended their Peace Out farewell tour. Artist presale begins Friday at 1 p.m. EST, with general on-sale Saturday at 1 p.m. EST. Story URL
Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum are officially open in downtown Nashville. The hotel features 240 rooms and suites, elevated dining, a SongTeller Café, and live entertainment. Developed in partnership with Herschend, Parton was personally involved throughout the creative process, sharing memories and helping shape design decisions. The hotel includes two entertainment venues — Parton’s Live and the top-floor Jolene’s. The museum traces Parton’s life beginning January 19, 1946, guiding visitors through her Smoky Mountain childhood, early career, and rise to global stardom. The opening ceremony featured children from Parton’s Imagination Library program. Hotel General Manager Shannon Foster says guests will feel “welcomed, inspired and connected.” Reservations and tickets are available at songtellerhotel.com. Story URL