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Tucson music hall in tucson, us on wed, 12 aug 2015.

The show was absolutely fantastic. I loved the music and variety on stage and the way Lindsey layered things on the screen, stage, LED screens, just shows her ability to use her editing YouTube videos mind and give it to the stage. So talented. The lighting and sound was brilliant! But the lighting definitely could have used a tweek so that way it was not violently assaulting the audiences eyeballs. I couldn't see a good part of the show from being blinded. Thing to keep in mind next time when I definitely show up again!

Lindsey Stirling is just amazing! This is the second time I've seen her preform and I was blown away again. She puts on an awesome show. The music, the dancing and the lights it was an awesome show! She is so talented! Every time she has a show in town or close I'll be there!

San Diego Civic Theatre in San Diego, US on Mon, 10 Aug 2015

What to say? Beyond phenomenal! !! I have seen little snips of Lindsey on u tube but I was not prepared for the show I saw. This is the most talented, exciting performance I have ever seen and I have been attending concerts since the early 70s. Lindsey is a must see and a must see again. Hands down the best show ever. The whole crew were show stoppers. The other members of the band were absolutely perfect in their own right and I can say enough about the talented dancers in her troup. I was in awe the entire performance. Next time I see Lindsey the grand kids are coming. This is a show for everyone. Thank you Lindsay for a performance I will never forget.

Parkbühne Hannover in Hannover, Germany on Wed, 08 Jul 2015

GILDEPARKBÜHNE Hannover Lindsey stirling The best concert of my life

Cavea in Rome, Italy on Thu, 02 Jul 2015

This concert was AMAZING!! Lindsey and her crew were great! One of the best concerts I've ever seen!

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  • Tucson Music Hall in Tucson, US Wed, 12 Aug 2015 100% from 2 ratings
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  • San Diego Civic Theatre in San Diego, US Mon, 10 Aug 2015 100% from 1 rating

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Lindsey Stirling was born 37 years ago, on Sunday, 21 September 1986.

Based on our research data, it appears, that the first Lindsey Stirling concert happened 12 years ago on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 in The Met - Pawtucket, US and that the last Lindsey Stirling concert was 2 months ago on Sun, 31 Dec 2023 in Auditorium Theatre - Il - Chicago, US.

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The Lindsey Stirling Tour was the first worldwide concert tour by Lindsey Stirling . It was in support of her first studio album Lindsey Stirling . It began on September 22, 2012 in New Milford, United States and concluded on August 28, 2013 in Sydney, Australia.

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Lindsey Stirling (born 21 September 1986) has taken the world by storm with her abilities as a violinist, dancer, and composer. Her music incorporates the various styles of classical, hip-hop, and pop music into one unique sound, and her videos on YouTube have already received millions of views.

At the age of five she started violin lessons where she gained valuable knowledge on music theory and classical music. By the time she was 16 she was playing violin in a rock band in Arizona. While in the band she wrote a solo violin rock song that won her the Spirit Award in the America’s Junior Miss Finals competition. In 2010 Lindsey Stirling started to catch audiences’ attention with her performances on the television show “America’s Got Talent”. Although she did not win the competition for “America’s Got Talent”, she did catch the eye of cinematographer Devin Graham, who would later help her make music videos for her songs that would launch her career.

Devin and Lindsey started to film her music videos in 2011 and released “Spontaneous Me” as her first video. The video immediately gathered a following, which caused a continuation of filming music videos and releasing them on YouTube. Not before long Lindsey had millions of people interested in her music through her YouTube videos and has already had over 519 million views for her videos. In 2012 YouTube announced that her music video for “Crystallize” was the No. 8 most viewed video of the year with over 42 million views.

Lindsey Stirling released her self-titled debut album in 2012, which would go on to reach the No. 1 spot on the Billboard’s Classical Albums and Dance/Electronic Albums chart. The album was a massive success in Europe earning platinum certifications in places like Austria and Germany. The album was also well received by critics who enjoyed the unique combination of mixing in traditional classical music with modern sounds of hip-hop and dubstep.

In 2014 Lindsey Stirling released her second studio album “Shatter Me”. The album was met with great success and reached the No. 2 spot on the Billboard 200 chart. The album contained a more progressive style of music than her debut album, and it featured the hits “Beyond the Veil” and “Shatter Me”. The album also featured several collaborations with vocalists such as Lzzy Hale and Dia Frampton.

Lindsey Stirling has also released several cover songs that have caught mainstream attention. Her cover of the song “Radioactive” with Pentatonix was highly successful and won her the award for “Response of the Year” for the YouTube Music Awards. She is also well recognized for her cover songs of various video games and movie theme songs. Her collaborations with other musicians are also quite impressive, which show her teaming up with John Legend, Tay Monday, and Sam Tsui.

The touring schedule for Lindsey Stirling clearly conveys that she is a busy performer. She has been touring since the release of her debut album and has made appearances on some late night television shows to promote her music such as “Conan”. Her tours have taken her all over the world to such places like Japan, South Korea, and Switzerland. She has played a 21,000-seat Conference Center in Salt Lake City, US and has sold out numerous venues across the US. Lindsey Stirling’s strong work ethic and immense talent has clearly pushed her into stardom, and her creativity continues to be recognized through her many awards from such institutions as the Billboard Music Awards, German Echo Music Awards, and Streamy Awards.

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It was awesome. First, the show started on time with A Great Big World and they had a really good vibe on stage, jumping and transmiting everything, and someting rare to happen: Lindsey came to support them and danced on stage in a picachu jumpsuit (she looked so cute!) in one of their songs, and came to perform at 'Say Something'. Then, she had a good background, a circle (like a portal), that transmited pieces of her videoclips of the songs she played. She did 2 songs acoustic, with no editing and you just see the talent she really is. And between songs, she would speak with us. The first time she was talking about where she had the idea of changing clothes in stage, and they were putting her pants and a shirt fluorescente for the next song, and she was super funny, 'Lady Gaga had a sexy change of clothes in stage. Isn't this sexy?" I could say so much about the concert, but it's hard to really understand when people aren't there. 1. She has a awesome atitude, in stage, off stage, between songs. 2. She's true. She has no problem being different and doesn't try to go on the same stream as other artists, because her talent and her personality is enough. 3. The show started on time, and Lindsey was... 1:30h on stage, jumping and talking and playing. Singers that only sing And do a little dance are only 1h on stage, so 1:30h doing all that? It's super. 4. Her show was simple, but not that 'meh, simple'. She didn't need many things on stage, only her background 'portal' and stage, 2 dancers and two high points in the stage, and she would rock her way through all the stage. SHE was the center of it all. You shattered my World, Lindsey Stirling :) It was really amazing to get to see you.

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I had a father-daughter date with my incredibly beautiful and bright Sweet 16yo tonight at the Lindsey Stirling show. I remember, with my daughter, how bad Lindsey got rooked on AGT! Anyhow, last nights show was WAY MORE than I could have ever hoped for with my daughter. Strapped with 4 AP classes, presidents of several major school club, time is at a premium for her. But Lindsey truly made it worthwhile. Stirling selflessly shared her recent tragedy with the audience about Gavi, her best friend that recently lost his life. She publicly shared how God strengthened her journey and recovery and explained in detail how the album was written and also a very special tribute to Gavi via video. It was A remarkably open view into her world which was very rave and awesome for my daughter to hear and witness. Mostly though, Lindsey was incredibly inspirational. Sooooo inspirational, about her plight to stardom, the road blocks and hurdles. After the show I was able to share an incredible life lesson with my daughter. "Aim high. Aim Big." I couldn't imagine a better father daughter experience than this Lindsey Stirling show. TY Lindsey! Simply world class and outstanding. TM in Buford, GA

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An unusual and unique show, Lindsey Stirling is an engaging performer to see live. A multi-instrumentalist who works particularly with her trusty violin, she has gained critical acclaim since the release of her self titled debut album in 2012.

Although it is her live show that has gained her global notoriety and her tours do not struggle to sell out now due to the evocative and enthusiastic manner in which Lindsey performs. She choreographs all of her own routines and integrates her accompanying musicians and stage layout and background too. Lively renditions of 'Electric Daisy Violin' and 'Mirror Haus' gets the crowd instantly clapping along with the musician.

She has a great mannerism with her audience and appreciates the brilliant interaction which they are giving to the show. A wonderful rendition of 'All Of Me' by John Legend with the dramatic violin notes evokes yet more huge cheers from the crowd. Lindsey's energy does not seem to waver throughout the whole evening and by the finale of 'Stars Align' the crowd are partly amazed she is still on her feet and thank her greatly by offering a standing ovation of their own.

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I have heard of Lindsay Sterling only because I stumbled across one of her Youtube Videos a couple of years ago where she became widely popular and I was surprised at how much I enjoyed watching this beautiful woman play the violin.

Lindsay is known as the Hip Hop Violinist, but she can easily play just about any genre which is what makes her so talented, so be expected to hear some of your favorite songs in violin form. I wish I could find the words to describe seeing her live, it's another world and just simply amazing.

While she is on stage, she invites you to her world, the visuals of the performers mesmerize you as you watch and listen to her play. It's like being in a beautiful fairy would where everything is serene all the time. Everyone in the audience can do nothing but just sit back and enjoy the fun and when she starts to play Crystallize everyone gets so excited since this is one of the majority of her fans favorite. She is still currently on tour, so if you ever get the chance and she is playing at a venue near you, make it a must to attend. This is truly one experience you would enjoy from beginning to end.

This is the second time I’ve seen Lindsey live, and she is a consistently impeccable performer. Her shows make the audience feel a range of emotions - you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll feel like you’re talking to a friend rather than a celebrity. The production value is always top notch, and she’s one of few performers I’ve seen who improve when watching live (though her recorded music is amazing in and of itself). I always will highly recommend her shows - they are my favorite concerts to go to and you can tell she truly puts thought into crafting each concert, and makes the audience feel important and seen. She talks to the crowd, has some fun comedy routines, and also gets real and talks about her personal life, all interspersed within her superbly performed music. The Christmas concert was especially fun because she did a range of dance genres (from ballroom to ballet), sang a few songs herself live (which she never does), and of course played the violin better than most people in classical orchestras. Overall, highly recommend.

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Last year when Lindsey was at the Vogue, I had wanted to go but I slacked - forgot, and missed out. This year when she announced she'd be in Vancouver again - this time at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre - a friend and I just knew we HAD TO go.

The House was packed - most likely sold out - and it was the only show in Canada for the Music Box Tour. We waited in anticipation - sometimes it felt too long but it was worth any wait.

From her videos, you can tell she has an astounding level of energy and passion. On stage, she was fully engaged - rivaling the combined energy of all of her fans present.

Music was synced with lights which were synced with dance. She played various songs and between them (if a costume change was needed), a video and narration explained the story of the next song.

Each time, she makes an effort to do something new and to expand on what she can do, to push her limits, and to grow into the person.

All in all, it was an impressive show. Her prowess in her playing combined with her dance is amazing to watch.

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ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE!!!! An amazing performance from the dancing violinist. Lindsey is incredibly talented both in terms of musicianship and dancing abilities, amongst other things. She even managed to perform magic tricks on stage... whilst still playing!!! Arguably one of the best shows I have ever been to (and that's a fair number of shows), she absolutely knocked me off my feet. The production was stunning, with visual effects, costumes, backing dancers the whole works and made for a truly breathtaking show. Lindsey herself also seemed to really enjoy being on stage performing for us, sharing some funny, emotional and heartfelt stories about her journey and experiences over the years, which only added to the performance. Coupling that with her seemingly endless list of talents made for an absolutely spectacular show. Best night out I've had in ages (and my partner is also now a big fan)! Can't wait to see her again!!!

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A truly magical experience. Seeing her perform and dance and run around on video pails in comparison to seeing her on stage and hearing her violin along with the beat. I could feel my whole body shaking as her music filled the air, as I looked back on the lights glimmering across the superdome directly behind us, and hearing her perform with Any Lee and the rest if Evanescense was a whole other story. Amy's beautiful voice paired with that powerful playing of the violin wad honestly, one of the highlights of my life so far. She was so into it that she came down to Louisiana, and for lack of understanding that we can barely survive down here with one layer of clothing on, or maybe she was just trying to be cute idk, wore three layers of clotjing and so did her dancers. Her devotion and sound and everything about the performance made me smile the whole way through. Love ya Lindsey, hope I can see you in concert again soon <3

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It was the first real concert of my life, I am 44 years old ^^. Lindsey remains the same, she is super generous, professional and authentic.

During my meeting in VIP Meet & Greet, I was so surprised to see it in real life that I could not get out of the word, my English being really mediocre, everything is stopped around me, I I did not even hear that Lindsey was talking to me.

It's con for me, I came to thank her for something too personal to talk about here, but who has changed my life. I could certainly tell her at the next concert whenever she return to Lille in France. But I do not regret having seen his concert and our meeting.

Another word for the organizers and security guards who were very professional and respectable, I am in a situation of handicapped, and I say a big thank you for helping me from my arrived at my departure, they are all formidable.

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I never thought I'd be able to say that I felt the Holy Spirit at a dubstep concert! She is incredible! I was blown away. Sharing her testimony on stage was so brave, and it was powerful. She was funny, wise, real, and most of all: herself. Her music was amazing and her dancing performances stunning! Loved he lights, the song choices, the funny cutscenes, her little dog, and her love for what she's doing. Her stories about Gavi were touching, and the song and video she created for him were very moving. This is one of the best experiences I've had, and I'm so glad I got to go. Not only was it a great source of entertainment, I feel like I was uplifted and inspired by her. Next time I'm getting meet and greet tickets :D Keep it up Lindsey! Can't wait for more!! #LDS #dubstepviolin

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Skyrocketing Success: Lindsey Stirling, Eclectic Violinist, Performance Artist, Composer

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One of the most wonderful aspects of learning to perform with a musical instrument is its ability to offer the musician complete freedom of expression. This next artist’s phenomenal success during recent years is a great example of that fact. Lindsey Stirling’s rapid rise in global popularity has stemmed from her unique performance approach and refusal to alter her inner passion or give up on following her dreams.

After being voted off the “America’s Got Talent” quarterfinals in 2010, instead of believing that the world didn’t have any place for a dancing dubstep violinist and giving up, the experience made her more determined than ever to remain true to herself. This dancer, violinist, composer, and singer directed her own path to success; and by doing so she has achieved incredible strides in an amazingly short time.

Born in Santa Anna, CA, September 21, 1986, Stirling starting learning music at the age of five. Costs were a hindrance, but her parents were firm in their support of her early training. Later when given the choice between dance and violin classes, she chose to stick with the violin ( newmediarockstars.com, 2013 ), therefore, her dance moves are primarily self-taught, an unhindered form of her personal expression.

She continued to pursue classical music studies as a teen growing up in Arizona, but while attending Mesquite High School joined with peers to create a rock band called Stomp on Melvin. It was during this time that she composed an original rock-violin solo, which she played in the America’s Junior Miss Finals competition ( Arizona Republic ).

She was 23 when her appearance on America’s Got Talent led her to collaborate with Devin Graham on a music video of “Spontaneous Me” for her YouTube channel. However, this was only the beginning of her rise to stardom. During 2011, her channel, lindseystomp , quickly rose in popularity; indeed, as of April, 2016, it has close to eight million subscribers and over a billion views. Stirling’s eclectic style that merges Celtic, pop, rock, and classical music resonates with her fans, and her enchanting performances are truly unique.

Her self-titled debut album was released in late 2012, coinciding with her first American Tour which ended in late November that same year. However, in December, Stirling’s video “ Crystallize ” earned the number eight spot for topped viewed videos, YouTube announcing that it garnered over 42 million that year; and she immediately embarked on a second tour, playing in 55 cities throughout Europe and North America in early 2013.

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In addition to collaborating with some of the music industry’s most well-known artists, Stirling also spends her time encouraging her fans and especially young artists . She makes no secret of her personal struggles, mentioning on her website biography that she depended on the violin as a “comfort throughout her struggle with an eating disorder during early adulthood.”

She further states that “The same reasons I was told I wouldn’t succeed are the reasons people travel hundreds of miles to see me now.” By using examples from her own life, she encourages teens to remain confident “In the very thing that makes [them] unique—then wait for the world to catch up.”

And, for Lindsey Stirling, it definitely caught up. Just a few of her recent accolades include:

  • Awarded Response of the Year , YouTube Music Awards for “ Radioactive ” (with Pentatonix), in 2013
  • Her original album was re-released as an extended version in 2013, and her second album, “Shatter Me” appeared in late April of 2014, reaching number 2 on the Billboard 200 during its first week.
  • Her album “Shatter Me” was awarded Top Dance/Electronic Album in 2015 by Billboard Music Awards .
  • Artist of the Year , YouTube Music Awards, 2015.

Recently, Stirling announced that she had been writing her autobiography, The Only Pirate at the Party . The book, published by Gallery Books and co-authored by her sister, achieved a place on the New York Times best seller list in January this year.

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The rock band and violinist will team up for a 31-date amphitheater tour kicking off July 6

At first glance, one of the most iconic '90s rock bands and an innovative genre-defying violinist seem quite the odd couple for a joint tour. But then you hear Evanescence and Lindsey Stirling collaborate on the track "Hi-Lo" from Evanescence's 2017 album Synthesis , and suddenly you want to hear more. Lucky for you, the two artists are headed out on a joint co-headlining tour this summer.

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Amy Lee & Co. and Stirling will kick off their 31-date trek through North America on July 6 in Kansas City, Mo. They'll conquer amphitheaters in other cities, including Detroit, Chicago, Cincinnati, Charlotte, N.C., Toronto, Atlanta, Tampa, Fla., New Orleans, and Phoenix, before wrapping up in Ridgefield, Wash., on Sept. 8.

Sweetening the bill even more, both artists will be accompanied by a full orchestra for their respective sets.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We’re very excited to announce our summer North American 2018 tour with <a href="https://twitter.com/LindseyStirling?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LindseyStirling</a> across the US - Synthesis style, with live orchestra! <a href="https://t.co/I06ry3oKI7">https://t.co/I06ry3oKI7</a> <a href="https://t.co/LtbsT5s1Tp">pic.twitter.com/LtbsT5s1Tp</a></p>&mdash; Evanescence (@evanescence) <a href="https://twitter.com/evanescence/status/971025685526601729?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2018</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This tour follows a worldwide tour for Evanescence that will wrap London on April 9. Ticket presales for the summer tour begin March 7 via Evanescence and Stirling 's websites.

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Brown's 1965 classic, "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag," became one of the first funk hits, and has been endlessly sampled and covered over the years, along with his other groovy tracks. Of course, many other funk acts followed in the '60s, and the genre thrived in the '70s and '80s as the disco craze came and went, and the originators of hip-hop and house music created new music from funk and disco's strong, flexible bones built for dancing.

Legendary funk bassist Bootsy Collins learned the power of the one from playing in Brown's band, and brought it to George Clinton , who created P-funk, an expansive, Afrofuturistic , psychedelic exploration of funk with his various bands and projects, including Parliament-Funkadelic . Both Collins and Clinton remain active and funkin', and have offered their timeless grooves to collabs with younger artists, including Kali Uchis , Silk Sonic , and Omar Apollo; and Kendrick Lamar , Flying Lotus , and Thundercat , respectively.

In the 1980s, electro-funk was born when artists like Afrika Bambaataa, Man Parrish, and Egyptian Lover began making futuristic beats with the Roland TR-808 drum machine — often with robotic vocals distorted through a talk box. A key distinguishing factor of electro-funk is a de-emphasis on vocals, with more phrases than choruses and verses. The sound influenced contemporaneous hip-hop, funk and electronica, along with acts around the globe, while current acts like Chromeo, DJ Stingray, and even Egyptian Lover himself keep electro-funk alive and well.

Today, funk lives in many places, with its heavy bass and syncopated grooves finding way into many nooks and crannies of music. There's nu-disco and boogie funk, nodding back to disco bands with soaring vocals and dance floor-designed instrumentation. G-funk continues to influence Los Angeles hip-hop, with innovative artists like Dam-Funk and Channel Tres bringing the funk and G-funk, into electro territory. Funk and disco-centered '70s revival is definitely having a moment, with acts like Ghost Funk Orchestra and Parcels , while its sparkly sprinklings can be heard in pop from Dua Lipa , Doja Cat , and, in full "Soul Train" character, Silk Sonic . There are also acts making dreamy, atmospheric music with a solid dose of funk, such as Khruangbin ’s global sonic collage.

There are many bands that play heavily with funk, creating lush grooves designed to get you moving. Read on for a taste of five current modern funk and nu-disco artists making band-led uptempo funk built for the dance floor. Be sure to press play on the Spotify playlist above, and check out GRAMMY.com's playlist on Apple Music , Amazon Music and Pandora .

Say She She

Aptly self-described as "discodelic soul," Brooklyn-based seven-piece Say She She make dreamy, operatic funk, led by singer-songwriters Nya Gazelle Brown, Piya Malik and Sabrina Mileo Cunningham. Their '70s girl group-inspired vocal harmonies echo, sooth and enchant as they cover poignant topics with feminist flair.

While they’ve been active in the New York scene for a few years, they’ve gained wider acclaim for the irresistible music they began releasing this year, including their debut album, Prism . Their 2022 debut single "Forget Me Not" is an ode to ground-breaking New York art collective Guerilla Girls, and " Norma " is their protest anthem in response to the news that Roe vs. Wade could be (and was) overturned. The band name is a nod to funk legend Nile Rodgers , from the "Le freak, c'est chi" exclamation in Chic's legendary tune "Le Freak."

Moniquea 's unique voice oozes confidence, yet invites you in to dance with her to the super funky boogie rhythms. The Pasadena, California artist was raised on funk music; her mom was in a cover band that would play classics like Aretha Franklin’ s "Get It Right" and Gladys Knight ’s "Love Overboard." Moniquea released her first boogie funk track at 20 and, in 2011, met local producer XL Middelton — a bonafide purveyor of funk. She's been a star artist on his MoFunk Records ever since, and they've collabed on countless tracks, channeling West Coast energy with a heavy dose of G-funk, sunny lyrics and upbeat, roller disco-ready rhythms.

Her latest release is an upbeat nod to classic West Coast funk, produced by Middleton, and follows her February 2022 groovy, collab-filled album, On Repeat .

Shiro Schwarz

Shiro Schwarz is a Mexico City-based duo, consisting of Pammela Rojas and Rafael Marfil, who helped establish a modern funk scene in the richly creative Mexican metropolis. On "Electrify" — originally released in 2016 on Fat Beats Records and reissued in 2021 by MoFunk — Shiro Schwarz's vocals playfully contrast each other, floating over an insistent, upbeat bassline and an '80s throwback electro-funk rhythm with synth flourishes.

Their music manages to be both nostalgic and futuristic — and impossible to sit still to. 2021 single "Be Kind" is sweet, mellow and groovy, perfect chic lounge funk. Shiro Schwarz’s latest track, the joyfully nostalgic "Hey DJ," is a collab with funkstress Saucy Lady and U-Key.

L'Impératrice

L'Impératrice (the empress in French) are a six-piece Parisian group serving an infectiously joyful blend of French pop, nu-disco, funk and psychedelia. Flore Benguigui's vocals are light and dreamy, yet commanding of your attention, while lyrics have a feminist touch.

During their energetic live sets, L'Impératrice members Charles de Boisseguin and Hagni Gwon (keys), David Gaugué (bass), Achille Trocellier (guitar), and Tom Daveau (drums) deliver extended instrumental jam sessions to expand and connect their music. Gaugué emphasizes the thick funky bass, and Benguigui jumps around the stage while sounding like an angel. L’Impératrice’s latest album, 2021’s Tako Tsubo , is a sunny, playful French disco journey.

Franc Moody

Franc Moody 's bio fittingly describes their music as "a soul funk and cosmic disco sound." The London outfit was birthed by friends Ned Franc and Jon Moody in the early 2010s, when they were living together and throwing parties in North London's warehouse scene. In 2017, the group grew to six members, including singer and multi-instrumentalist Amber-Simone.

Their music feels at home with other electro-pop bands like fellow Londoners Jungle and Aussie act Parcels. While much of it is upbeat and euphoric, Franc Moody also dips into the more chilled, dreamy realm, such as the vibey, sultry title track from their recently released Into the Ether .

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Living Legends: Billy Idol On Survival, Revival & Breaking Out Of The Cage

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Living Legends: Billy Idol On Survival, Revival & Breaking Out Of The Cage

"One foot in the past and one foot into the future," Billy Idol says, describing his decade-spanning career in rock. "We’ve got the best of all possible worlds because that has been the modus operandi of Billy Idol."

Living Legends is a series that spotlights icons in music still going strong today. This week, GRAMMY.com spoke with Billy Idol about his latest EP,   Cage , and continuing to rock through decades of changing tastes.

Billy Idol is a true rock 'n' roll survivor who has persevered through cultural shifts and personal struggles. While some may think of Idol solely for "Rebel Yell" and "White Wedding," the singer's musical influences span genres and many of his tunes are less turbo-charged than his '80s hits would belie.  

Idol first made a splash in the latter half of the '70s with the British punk band Generation X. In the '80s, he went on to a solo career combining rock, pop, and punk into a distinct sound that transformed him and his musical partner, guitarist Steve Stevens, into icons. They have racked up multiple GRAMMY nominations, in addition to one gold, one double platinum, and four platinum albums thanks to hits like "Cradle Of Love," "Flesh For Fantasy," and "Eyes Without A Face." 

But, unlike many legacy artists, Idol is anything but a relic. Billy continues to produce vital Idol music by collaborating with producers and songwriters — including Miley Cyrus — who share his forward-thinking vision. He will play a five-show Vegas residency in November, and filmmaker Jonas Akerlund is working on a documentary about Idol’s life. 

His latest release is Cage , the second in a trilogy of annual four-song EPs. The title track is a classic Billy Idol banger expressing the desire to free himself from personal constraints and live a better life. Other tracks on Cage incorporate metallic riffing and funky R&B grooves. 

Idol continues to reckon with his demons — they both grappled with addiction during the '80s — and the singer is open about those struggles on the record and the page. (Idol's 2014 memoir Dancing With Myself , details a 1990 motorcycle accident that nearly claimed a leg, and how becoming a father steered him to reject hard drugs. "Bitter Taste," from his last EP, The Roadside , reflects on surviving the accident.)

Although Idol and Stevens split in the late '80s — the skilled guitarist fronted Steve Stevens & The Atomic Playboys, and collaborated with Michael Jackson, Rick Ocasek, Vince Neil, and Harold Faltermeyer (on the GRAMMY-winning "Top Gun Anthem") —  their common history and shared musical bond has been undeniable. The duo reunited in 2001 for an episode of " VH1 Storytellers " and have been back in the saddle for two decades. Their union remains one of the strongest collaborations in rock 'n roll history.

While there is recognizable personnel and a distinguishable sound throughout a lot of his work, Billy Idol has always pushed himself to try different things. Idol discusses his musical journey, his desire to constantly move forward, and the strong connection that he shares with Stevens. 

Steve has said that you like to mix up a variety of styles, yet everyone assumes you're the "Rebel Yell"/"White Wedding" guy. But if they really listen to your catalog, it's vastly different.

Yeah, that's right. With someone like Steve Stevens, and then back in the day Keith Forsey producing... [Before that] Generation X actually did move around inside punk rock. We didn't stay doing just the Ramones two-minute music. We actually did a seven-minute song. [ Laughs ]. We did always mix things up. 

Then when I got into my solo career, that was the fun of it. With someone like Steve, I knew what he could do. I could see whatever we needed to do, we could nail it. The world was my oyster musically. 

"Cage" is a classic-sounding Billy Idol rocker, then "Running From The Ghost" is almost metal, like what the Devil's Playground album was like back in the mid-2000s. "Miss Nobody" comes out of nowhere with this pop/R&B flavor. What inspired that?

We really hadn't done anything like that since something like "Flesh For Fantasy" [which] had a bit of an R&B thing about it. Back in the early days of Billy Idol, "Hot In The City" and "Mony Mony" had girls [singing] on the backgrounds. 

We always had a bit of R&B really, so it was actually fun to revisit that. We just hadn't done anything really quite like that for a long time. That was one of the reasons to work with someone like Sam Hollander [for the song "Rita Hayworth"] on The Roadside . We knew we could go [with him] into an R&B world, and he's a great songwriter and producer. That's the fun of music really, trying out these things and seeing if you can make them stick. 

I listen to new music by veteran artists and debate that with some people. I'm sure you have those fans that want their nostalgia, and then there are some people who will embrace the newer stuff. Do you find it’s a challenge to reach people with new songs?

Obviously, what we're looking for is, how do we somehow have one foot in the past and one foot into the future? We’ve got the best of all possible worlds because that has been the modus operandi of Billy Idol. 

You want to do things that are true to you, and you don't just want to try and do things that you're seeing there in the charts today. I think that we're achieving it with things like "Running From The Ghost" and "Cage" on this new EP. I think we’re managing to do both in a way. 

** Obviously, "Running From The Ghost" is about addiction, all the stuff that you went through, and in "Cage" you’re talking about  freeing yourself from a lot of personal shackles. Was there any one moment in your life that made you really thought I have to not let this weigh me down anymore ? **

I mean, things like the motorcycle accident I had, that was a bit of a wake up call way back. It was 32 years ago. But there were things like that, years ago, that gradually made me think about what I was doing with my life. I didn't want to ruin it, really. I didn't want to throw it away, and it made [me] be less cavalier. 

I had to say to myself, about the drugs and stuff, that I've been there and I've done it. There’s no point in carrying on doing it. You couldn't get any higher. You didn't want to throw your life away casually, and I was close to doing that. It took me a bit of time, but then gradually I was able to get control of myself to a certain extent [with] drugs and everything. And I think Steve's done the same thing. We're on a similar path really, which has been great because we're in the same boat in terms of lyrics and stuff. 

So a lot of things like that were wake up calls. Even having grandchildren and just watching my daughter enlarging her family and everything; it just makes you really positive about things and want to show a positive side to how you're feeling, about where you're going. We've lived with the demons so long, we've found a way to live with them. We found a way to be at peace with our demons, in a way. Maybe not completely, but certainly to where we’re enjoying what we do and excited about it.

[When writing] "Running From The Ghost" it was easy to go, what was the ghost for us? At one point, we were very drug addicted in the '80s. And Steve in particular is super sober [now]. I mean, I still vape pot and stuff. I don’t know how he’s doing it, but it’s incredible. All I want to be able to do is have a couple of glasses of wine at a restaurant or something. I can do that now.

I think working with people that are super talented, you just feel confident. That is a big reason why you open up and express yourself more because you feel comfortable with what's around you.

Did you watch Danny Boyle's recent Sex Pistols mini-series?

I did, yes.

You had a couple of cameos; well, an actor who portrayed you did. How did you react to it? How accurate do you think it was in portraying that particular time period?

I love Jonesy’s book, I thought his book was incredible. It's probably one of the best bio books really. It was incredible and so open. I was looking forward to that a lot.

It was as if [the show] kind of stayed with Steve [Jones’ memoir] about halfway through, and then departed from it. [John] Lydon, for instance, was never someone I ever saw acting out; he's more like that today. I never saw him do something like jump up in the room and run around going crazy. The only time I saw him ever do that was when they signed the recording deal with Virgin in front of Buckingham Palace. Whereas Sid Vicious was always acting out; he was always doing something in a horrible way or shouting at someone. I don't remember John being like that. I remember him being much more introverted.

But then I watched interviews with some of the actors about coming to grips with the parts they were playing. And they were saying, we knew punk rock happened but just didn't know any of the details. So I thought well, there you go . If ["Pistol" is]  informing a lot of people who wouldn't know anything about punk rock, maybe that's what's good about it.

Maybe down the road John Lydon will get the chance to do John's version of the Pistols story. Maybe someone will go a lot deeper into it and it won't be so surface. But maybe you needed this just to get people back in the flow.

We had punk and metal over here in the States, but it feels like England it was legitimately more dangerous. British society was much more rigid.

It never went [as] mega in America. It went big in England. It exploded when the Pistols did that interview with [TV host Bill] Grundy, that lorry truck driver put his boot through his own TV, and all the national papers had "the filth and the fury" [headlines].

We went from being unknown to being known overnight. We waited a year, Generation X. We even told them [record labels] no for nine months to a year. Every record company wanted their own punk rock group. So it went really mega in England, and it affected the whole country – the style, the fashions, everything. I mean, the Ramones were massive in England. Devo had a No. 1 song [in England] with "Satisfaction" in '77. Actually, Devo was as big as or bigger than the Pistols.

You were ahead of the pop-punk thing that happened in the late '90s, and a lot of it became tongue-in-cheek by then. It didn't have the same sense of rebelliousness as the original movement. It was more pop.

It had become a style. There was a famous book in England called Revolt Into Style — and that's what had happened, a revolt that turned into style which then they were able to duplicate in their own way. Even recently, Billie Joe [Armstrong] did his own version of "Gimme Some Truth," the Lennon song we covered way back in 1977.

When we initially were making [punk] music, it hadn't become accepted yet. It was still dangerous and turned into a style that people were used to. We were still breaking barriers.

You have a band called Generation Sex with Steve Jones and Paul Cook. I assume you all have an easier time playing Pistols and Gen X songs together now and not worrying about getting spit on like back in the '70s?

Yeah, definitely. When I got to America I told the group I was putting it together, "No one spits at the audience."

We had five years of being spat on [in the UK], and it was revolting. And they spat at you if they liked you. If they didn't like it they smashed your gear up. One night, I remember I saw blood on my T-shirt, and I think Joe Strummer got meningitis when spit went in his mouth.

You had to go through a lot to become successful, it wasn't like you just kind of got up there and did a couple of gigs. I don't think some young rock bands really get that today.

With punk going so mega in England, we definitely got a leg up. We still had a lot of work to get where we got to, and rightly so because you find out that you need to do that. A lot of groups in the old days would be together three to five years before they ever made a record, and that time is really important. In a way, what was great about punk rock for me was it was very much a learning period. I really learned a lot [about] recording music and being in a group and even writing songs.

Then when I came to America, it was a flow, really. I also really started to know what I wanted Billy Idol to be. It took me a little bit, but I kind of knew what I wanted Billy Idol to be. And even that took a while to let it marinate.

You and Miley Cyrus have developed a good working relationship in the last several years. How do you think her fans have responded to you, and your fans have responded to her?

I think they're into it. It's more the record company that she had didn't really get "Night Crawling"— it was one of the best songs on Plastic Hearts , and I don't think they understood that. They wanted to go with Dua Lipa, they wanted to go with the modern, young acts, and I don't think they realized that that song was resonating with her fans. Which is a shame really because, with Andrew Watt producing, it's a hit song.

But at the same time, I enjoyed doing it. It came out really good and it's very Billy Idol. In fact, I think it’s more Billy Idol than Miley Cyrus. I think it shows you where Andrew Watt was. He was excited about doing a Billy Idol track. She's fun to work with. She’s a really great person and she works at her singing — I watched her rehearsing for the Super Bowl performance she gave. She rehearsed all Saturday morning, all Saturday afternoon, and Sunday morning and it was that afternoon. I have to admire her fortitude. She really cares.

I remember when you went on " Viva La Bam "  back in 2005 and decided to give Bam Margera’s Lamborghini a new sunroof by taking a power saw to it. Did he own that car? Was that a rental?

I think it was his car.

Did he get over it later on?

He loved it. [ Laughs ] He’s got a wacky sense of humor. He’s fantastic, actually. I’m really sorry to see what he's been going through just lately. He's going through a lot, and I wish him the best. He's a fantastic person, and it's a shame that he's struggling so much with his addictions. I know what it's like. It's not easy.

Musically, what is the synergy like with you guys during the past 10 years, doing Kings and Queens of the Underground and this new stuff? What is your working relationship like now in this more sober, older, mature version of you two as opposed to what it was like back in the '80s?

In lots of ways it’s not so different because we always wrote the songs together, we always talked about what we're going to do together. It was just that we were getting high at the same time.We're just not getting [that way now] but we're doing all the same things.

We're still talking about things, still [planning] things:What are we going to do next? How are we going to find new people to work with? We want to find new producers. Let's be a little bit more timely about putting stuff out.That part of our relationship is the same, you know what I mean? That never got affected. We just happened to be overloading in the '80s.

The relationship’s… matured and it's carrying on being fruitful, and I think that's pretty amazing. Really, most people don't get to this place. Usually, they hate each other by now. [ Laughs ] We also give each other space. We're not stopping each other doing things outside of what we’re working on together. All of that enables us to carry on working together. I love and admire him. I respect him. He's been fantastic. I mean, just standing there on stage with him is always a treat. And he’s got an immensely great sense of humor. I think that's another reason why we can hang together after all this time because we've got the sense of humor to enable us to go forward.

There's a lot of fan reaction videos online, and I noticed a lot of younger women like "Rebel Yell" because, unlike a lot of other '80s alpha male rock tunes, you're talking about satisfying your lover.

It was about my girlfriend at the time, Perri Lister. It was about how great I thought she was, how much I was in love with her, and how great women are, how powerful they are.

It was a bit of a feminist anthem in a weird way. It was all about how relationships can free you and add a lot to your life. It was a cry of love, nothing to do with the Civil War or anything like that. Perri was a big part of my life, a big part of being Billy Idol. I wanted to write about it. I'm glad that's the effect.

Is there something you hope people get out of the songs you've been doing over the last 10 years? Do you find yourself putting out a message that keeps repeating?

Well, I suppose, if anything, is that you can come to terms with your life, you can keep a hold of it. You can work your dreams into reality in a way and, look, a million years later, still be enjoying it.

The only reason I'm singing about getting out of the cage is because I kicked out of the cage years ago. I joined Generation X when I said to my parents, "I'm leaving university, and I'm joining a punk rock group." And they didn't even know what a punk rock group was. Years ago, I’d write things for myself that put me on this path, so that maybe in 2022 I could sing something like "Cage" and be owning this territory and really having a good time. This is the life I wanted.

The original UK punk movement challenged societal norms. Despite all the craziness going on throughout the world, it seems like a lot of modern rock bands are afraid to do what you guys were doing. Do you think we'll see a shift in that?

Yeah.  Art usually reacts to things, so I would think eventually there will be a massive reaction to the pop music that’s taken over — the middle of the road music, and then this kind of right wing politics. There will be a massive reaction if there's not already one. I don’t know where it will come from exactly. You never know who's gonna do [it].

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Hear All Of The Best Country Solo Performance Nominees For The 2023 GRAMMY Awards

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Hear All Of The Best Country Solo Performance Nominees For The 2023 GRAMMY Awards

The 2023 GRAMMY Award nominees for Best Country Solo Performance highlight country music's newcomers and veterans, featuring hits from Kelsea Ballerini, Zach Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and Willie Nelson.

Country music's evolution is well represented in the 2023 GRAMMY nominees for Best Country Solo Performance. From crossover pop hooks to red-dirt outlaw roots, the genre's most celebrated elements are on full display — thanks to rising stars, leading ladies and country icons.

Longtime hitmaker Miranda Lambert delivered a soulful performance on the rootsy ballad "In His Arms," an arrangement as sparing as the windswept west Texas highlands where she co-wrote the song. Viral newcomer Zach Bryan dug into similar organic territory on the Oklahoma side of the Red River for "Something in the Orange," his voice accompanied with little more than an acoustic guitar.

Two of country's 2010s breakout stars are clearly still shining, too, as Maren Morris and Kelsea Ballerini both received Best Country Solo Performance GRAMMY nods. Morris channeled the determination that drove her leap-of-faith move from Texas to Nashville for the playful clap-along "Circles Around This Town," while Ballerini brought poppy hooks with a country edge on the infectiously upbeat "HEARTFIRST."

Rounding out the category is the one and only Willie Nelson, who paid tribute to his late friend Billy Joe Shaver with a cover of "Live Forever" — a fitting sentiment for the 89-year-old legend, who is approaching his eighth decade in the business. 

As the excitement builds for the 2023 GRAMMYs on Feb. 5, 2023, let's take a closer look at this year's nominees for Best Country Solo Performance.

Kelsea Ballerini — "HEARTFIRST"

In the tradition of Shania Twain , Faith Hill and Carrie Underwood , Kelsea Ballerini represents Nashville's sunnier side — and her single "HEARTFIRST" is a slice of bright, uptempo, confectionary country-pop for the ages.

Ballerini sings about leaning into a carefree crush with her heart on her sleeve, pushing aside her reservations and taking a risk on love at first sight. The scene plays out in a bar room and a back seat, as she sweeps nimbly through the verses and into a shimmering chorus, when the narrator decides she's ready to "wake up in your T-shirt." 

There are enough steel guitar licks to let you know you're listening to a country song, but the story and melody are universal. "HEARTFIRST" is Ballerini's third GRAMMY nod, but first in the Best Country Solo Performance category.

Zach Bryan — "Something In The Orange"

Zach Bryan blew into Music City seemingly from nowhere in 2017, when his original song "Heading South" — recorded on an iPhone — went viral. Then an active officer in the U.S. Navy, the Oklahoma native chased his muse through music during his downtime, striking a chord with country music fans on stark songs led by his acoustic guitar and affecting vocals.

After his honorable discharge in 2021, Bryan began his music career in earnest, and in 2022 released "Something in the Orange," a haunting ballad that stakes a convincing claim to the territory between Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell in both sonics and songwriting. Slashing slide guitar drives home the song's heartbreak, as Bryan pines for a lover whose tail lights have long since vanished over the horizon. 

"Something In The Orange" marks Bryan's first-ever GRAMMY nomination.

Miranda Lambert — "In His Arms"

Miranda Lambert is the rare, chart-topping contemporary country artist who does more than pay lip service to the genre's rural American roots. "In His Arms" originally surfaced on 2021's The Marfa Tapes , a casual recording Lambert made with Jack Ingram and Jon Randall in Marfa, Texas — a tiny arts enclave in the middle of the west Texas high desert.

In this proper studio version — recorded for her 2022 album, Palomino — Lambert retains the structure and organic feel of the mostly acoustic song; light percussion and soothing atmospherics keep her emotive vocals front and center. A native Texan herself, Lambert sounds fully at home on "In His Arms."

Lambert is the only Best Country Solo Performance nominee who is nominated in all four Country Field categories in 2023. To date, Miranda Lambert has won 3 GRAMMYs and received 27 nominations overall. 

Maren Morris — "Circles Around This Town"

When Maren Morris found herself uninspired and dealing with writer's block, she went back to what inspired her to move to Nashville nearly a decade ago — and out came "Circles Around This Town," the lead single from her 2022 album Humble Quest .

Written in one of her first in-person songwriting sessions since the pandemic, Morris has called "Circles Around This Town" her "most autobiographical song" to date; she even recreated her own teenage bedroom for the song's video. As she looks back to her Texas beginnings and the life she left for Nashville, Morris' voice soars over anthemic, yet easygoing production. 

Morris last won a GRAMMY for Best Country Solo Performance in 2017, when her song "My Church" earned the singer her first GRAMMY. To date, Maren Morris has won one GRAMMY and received 17 nominations overall.

Willie Nelson — "Live Forever"

Country music icon Willie Nelson is no stranger to the GRAMMYs, and this year he aims to add to his collection of 10 gramophones. He earned another three nominations for 2023 — bringing his career total to 56 — including a Best Country Solo Performance nod for "Live Forever."

Nelson's performance of "Live Forever," the lead track of the 2022 tribute album Live Forever: A Tribute to Billy Joe Shaver , is a faithful rendition of Shaver's signature song. Still, Nelson puts his own twist on the tune, recruiting Lucinda Williams for backing vocals and echoing the melody with the inimitable tone of his nylon-string Martin guitar. 

Shaver, an outlaw country pioneer who passed in 2020 at 81 years old, never had any hits of his own during his lifetime. But plenty of his songs were still heard, thanks to stars like Elvis Presley , Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings . Nelson was a longtime friend and frequent collaborator of Shaver's — and now has a GRAMMY nom to show for it.

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Lindsey Stirling’s Snow Waltz Tour Creates A Winter Wonderland In The Santander Arena

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Lindsey Stirling’s performance at the Santander Arena on December 11th, 2023, was a heartwarming experience that filled the audience with joy and happiness. The “Snow Waltz Tour” was a delightful blend of music, dance, and holiday cheer that left everyone feeling uplifted and inspired.

As soon as Stirling appeared on stage, she captivated the audience with her unique fusion of classical violin, electronic music, and mesmerizing dance moves. Her enthusiasm and love for her art were evident in every note she played and every step she took.

The stage design and visuals were a perfect accompaniment to Stirling’s performance, creating a festive atmosphere that immersed the audience in a world of holiday magic. Her ability to play the violin while dancing gracefully across the stage was truly awe-inspiring, as she twirled and leaped without missing a beat.

The setlist featured a mix of Stirling’s original compositions, such as “Crystalize” and “Warmer In The Winter,” as well as her creative renditions of holiday classics like “Let It Snow,” “Santa Baby,” and a fun medley of seasonal favorites along with crowd favorite “Carol of the Bells.” The combination of familiar tunes and Stirling’s unique style made for an unforgettable musical experience.

One of the most remarkable aspects of the performance was the intimate connection Stirling established with the audience. Despite being in a large venue, she made everyone feel like they were part of a close-knit gathering, sharing genuine moments of warmth and camaraderie.

Audience members of all ages were enchanted by Stirling’s performance, tapping their feet and singing along to the festive tunes. The “Snow Waltz Tour” showcased Stirling’s incredible talent and artistry, blending music, dance, and visual storytelling into a magical experience that left a lasting impression on all who attended.

  • Sleigh Ride ( Leroy Anderson & His Pops Orchestra cover)
  • Xmas Come On
  • Warmer in the Winter
  • Let It Snow
  • Joy to the World
  • Jingle Bells / Deck the Halls / It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas / Feliz Navidad / Grandma Got Ran Over by a Reindeer / Devil Went Down to Georgia
  • Feliz Navidad ( José Feliciano cover)
  • O Holy Night
  • Angels We Have Heard on High ([traditional] cover)
  • Crystallize
  • Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy ( Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky cover)
  • Santa Baby ( Eartha Kitt cover)
  • Carol of the Bells ( Mykola Leontovych cover)
  • God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
  • Making a Tic Toc video of Carol of the Bells
  • You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch ( Thurl Ravenscroft cover)

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Lindsey Stirling: Snow Waltz Tour

  • Date December 14 , 2023
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For over a decade, Lindsey Stirling has enchanted audiences across the globe by performing a certain spellbinding magic with her electronic violin, dreaming up an exquisitely composed yet boldly inventive sound entirely her own. On her new album Snow Waltz , the classically trained musician/songwriter/dancer/author finds herself fully in her element, sharing a selection of holiday classics and original songs that evoke intense emotion through her immersive arrangements and mesmerizing melodies. The follow-up to her debut holiday album Warmer in the Winter —a 2017 release whose hit single “Carol of the Bells” made history as the only instrumental song ever to reach the Top 10 at AC Radio— Snow Waltz emerges as a singular new entry in the holiday-music canon, once again proving Stirling’s extraordinary gift as an instrumental storyteller.

With a holiday tour now in the works, Stirling is eager to bring the songs of Snow Waltz to life onstage. Known for her highly visual live performance, she even began conceptualizing many facets of her upcoming shows while in the thick of the writing process. “When we were working on ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,’ I got the idea to incorporate trapeze work in the live show—the arrangement feels so quirky and avant-garde, it calls for some kind of circus-like element,” says Stirling, who also takes a hands-on role in designing her elaborate stage costumes. And by channeling so much of her personality and spirit into every aspect of Snow Waltz , Stirling has fulfilled her mission of creating a one-of-a-kind holiday album sure to leave an indelible impact. “There are certain Christmas songs that take me right back to my childhood, and a lot of those songs are from artists who stay true to their style and bring Christmas into their world,” she says. “My hope is that this music becomes a part of people’s holiday traditions: something that holds so many special memories for them, and really makes those memories last.”

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For over a decade, Lindsey Stirling has enchanted audiences across the globe by performing a certain spellbinding magic with her electronic violin, dreaming up an exquisitely composed yet boldly inventive sound entirely her own. On her new album Snow Waltz, the classically trained musician/songwriter/dancer/author finds herself fully in her element, sharing a selection of holiday classics and original songs that evoke intense emotion through her immersive arrangements and mesmerizing melodies. The follow-up to her debut holiday album Warmer in the Winter—a 2017 release whose hit single “Carol of the Bells” made history as the only instrumental song ever to reach the Top 10 at AC Radio—Snow Waltz emerges as a singular new entry in the holiday-music canon, once again proving Stirling’s extraordinary gift as an instrumental storyteller. $1 per ticket goes towards Lindsey’s Upside Fund charity, which has helped relieve over $5 Million in medical debt Know Before You Go: This show's special effects include; haze.

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One (1) premium reserved seat in the front row

Meet & Greet with Lindsey Stirling

Lindsey Stirling merchandise gift - exclusive to Front Row Experience guests

Invitation to the Ice Storm, Lindsey’s Pre-Show Christmas Experience featuring:

A Christmas Conversation with Lindsey Stirling

Lindsey Stirling Christmas gallery featuring costumes, memorabilia, and more - curated by Lindsey Stirling

Special ‘Sleigh Ride’ photo opportunity

Ice Storm-themed refreshments

Exclusive Lindsey Stirling Christmas coloring book

Christmas postcard signed by Lindsey Stirling

Limited-edition 2023 Lindsey Stirling Christmas ornament

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Merchandise shopping opportunity before general doors

Early entry into the venue

On-site experience host

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