By Keith Allison (originally posted to Flickr as 836) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia CommonsDeflategate might become synonymous with fighting for the “fundamental rights of American workers,” according to an ESPN article stating that Ted Olson, who leads Tom Brady’s legal team, is filing for an en banc rehearing of his four-game suspension. That means that all the judges of the 2nd Circuit Court are requested to rehear the case together. Whether or not it will happen remains to be seen, but Lester Munson, Legal Analyst writing for ESPN, speculates that Brady and his bunch of lawyers and scholars have a bigger goal in mind—the Supreme Court.
Deflategate in the Supreme Court
Why the speculation that Brady might be trying to stand before the highest court in the United States? One reason may be that Olson has garnered several amicus briefs—think of them like letters from a friend in one’s defense. According to Munson, this is common in the Supreme Court but not in lower courts. The argument, according to Olson, is not really about the suspension anymore. Focus has shifted to labor arbitration, and this is another reason Munson speculates that this case is headed for the Supreme Court.
2016 NFL and Tom Brady
Perhaps the 2nd Circuit Court will rehear the case. Perhaps enough of them (four of eight) will decide to rule in Brady’s favor. If this happens, Brady might get to play for the entirety of the 2016 NFL season. Olson is arguing that Goodell made some errors, which include destroying Brady’s cell phone in the course of the Deflategate investigation.
If the 2nd Circuit Court elects not to rehear the case, or if they rehear it and do not overturn the previous ruling, we might in fact see Tom Brady marching his team of lawyers, scholars, professors, and engineers up the steps of the Supreme Court.
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Maren Morris is a 26-year-old up-and-coming country music singer and songwriter who has already been working in the music business for 15 years. She will soon be opening on tour for Keith Urban and just released her major label debut album, Hero, on June 3.
She enjoys a blend of classic country music inspired by legends such as Hank Williams and Johnny Cash, as well as 1990s pop by artists like Ginuwine. Morris is inspired by the diversity of musical styles and points of view in country music today.
Breaking into the Music Business
Morris grew up in Arlington, Texas and gained confidence at an early age through singing and performing in her community. She began performing in clubs and honky-tonks at the age of 11 and released her first independent album, Walk On, when she was 15. It was followed by All That It Takes in 2007 and Live Wire in 2011. By the time she turned 21, Morris had been touring across the state of Texas for a decade.
Becoming a Professional Songwriter
Morris visited Kacey Musgraves in Nashville several years ago and was inspired to try to become a professional songwriter. She saved money and moved to Nashville three years ago to pursue a songwriting career. She wrote songs for artists such as Tim McGraw and Kelly Clarkson, but her publisher had trouble figuring out how to pitch many of her songs because they were so unique to her and her experiences.
Morris’ breakthrough hit, “My Church,” is about redemption through the power of the radio. Morris released a five-song EP, Maren Morris, last year. The album was downloaded 2 million times, thanks in large part to frequent playing of “My Church” on country radio stations across the country.
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By Fiona [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia CommonsFormer Beatle Paul McCartney is bringing some of his classic hits to life and sharing insights with fans in a new way through virtual reality technology. He is the subject of six virtual reality mini-documentaries created to promote his new 67-song retrospective album PURE McCartney, which is scheduled to be released on June 10.
Paul McCartney Shares His Thoughts on Music
The interviews took place at his home studio in the United Kingdom and were produced by Jaunt Studios, a startup based in Palo Alto, California. Jaunt Studios’ first cinematic virtual reality project was a clip of McCartney performing “Live and Let Die” in concert in November 2014 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. The videos are sponsored by the British Tourist Authority and directed by Tony Kaye, a Grammy Award winner for music video direction. This is Kaye’s first virtual reality project.
In the interviews, McCartney talks about his creative process and memories from his career. The clips are brought to life with images of chords, the ocean, art, and stars.
The first two segments were released on May 31. In them, McCartney talks about creating his 2007 solo album Dance Tonight and “Coming Up,” a 1980 hit with his band Wings. The films are between three and 11 minutes long and can be viewed as 360-degree videos on Jaunt’s website or in virtual reality through its Android and iOS mobile app. In other interviews, McCartney discusses his relationship with fellow Beatle John Lennon and reflects on the day following the death of Beatles producer George Martin.
The 1978 song “Mull of Kintyre” is the first by McCartney that was remixed with Dolby Atmos, technology that is generally used for home theater sound. The other songs featured in the VR films include “My Valentine” and “Early Days.”
The Growth of Virtual Reality
Virtual reality technology is becoming increasingly popular. Consumers can choose from smartphone-based systems, such as Google Cardboard and Samsung Gear VR, and computer-based systems such as Oculus Rift. Google just announced a new platform called Daydream that can improve the visual quality of virtual reality using smartphones. People who use the technology for games are benefiting the most.
Industry experts expect that sports and entertainment will be the most popular avenues for non-gaming VR. Some VR studios have signed deals with professional sports leagues and concert promoters to create virtual reality entertainment. Digi-Capital, an advisor to the virtual reality industry, predicts that in 2020, 20 percent of the virtual reality industry’s estimated $30 billion in revenue will come from video content. This will be surpassed only by games and hardware.
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By Matt Becker (Transferred from en.wikipedia) [CC BY 3.0], via Wikimedia CommonsJourney and the Doobie Brothers, two rock bands who were part of the “San Francisco Sound” in the early 1970s, recently kicked off a 50-city North American tour. They will be performing across the United States with one stop in Canada through August 30 on the San Francisco Fest 2016 tour.
Drummer Steve Smith is performing with Journey for the first time since 1998. He is joining singer Arnel Pineda, lead guitarist Neal Schon, bassist Ross Valory, and keyboard player Jonathan Cain on stage for the tour. The Doobie Brothers’ guitarists Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, and John McFee; bassist John Cowan; drummers Tony Pia and Ed Toth; and saxophonist Marc Russo will be performing with former Little Feat keyboardist Bill Payne. A special guest, singer-songwriter and former Traffic guitarist Dave Mason, will also perform in the concerts.
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By Capitol Records (Billboard, page 73, 11 September 1965) [Public domain], via Wikimedia CommonsThe Beach Boys’ iconic album, Pet Sounds, was released in 1966 and went on to become a classic. Brian Wilson, the driving force behind the project, is marking its 50th anniversary with a tour that is scheduled to continue through the fall.
Wilson took a long break from music and then began performing Pet Sounds live in its entirety in 2001 to overwhelmingly positive reactions from reviewers and fans. He is currently performing with an 11-piece band that includes Al Jardine, an original member of the Beach Boys; his son, Matt; and Blondie Chaplin. They are performing songs from Pet Sounds, as well as Beach Boys hits from before and after the album was released.
Pet Sounds was a radical departure from the Beach Boys’ previous work. It was an album dealing with powerful emotions that combined musical genres in a way that other artists had not attempted. Pet Sounds explores feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and guilt and Wilson’s hope that music could help heal him.
Wilson wrote much of the music for Pet Sounds himself and recorded it with help from session musicians. He collaborated with advertising copywriter Tony Asher, who wrote many of the lyrics with inspiration and guidance from Wilson.
The album includes instruments that were seldom used on rock and roll albums and even some things that were not instruments at all, such as cans and bottles that were used for percussion. Wilson recorded dogs barking and even considered bringing a horse into the studio.
Pet Sounds took 10 months to record and cost $70,000 to produce, making it one of the most expensive albums that had ever been recorded at that time. When Wilson presented Pet Sounds to Capitol Records, executives were disappointed that it did not follow the “fun in the sun” formula of the Beach Boys’ previous hits. Capitol Records was not behind the album and decided to promote a greatest hits compilation instead, to Wilson’s disappointment.
Pet Sounds inspired many other musicians, including the Beatles. Their producer, George Martin, said Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band never would have been recorded without Pet Sounds.
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By The White House (P071409PS-0556) [Public domain], via Wikimedia CommonsWillie Mays, the former Giants center fielder and member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, received a new honor on Friday, May 6, his 85th birthday. One of San Francisco’s famous cable cars was named after him.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s director of transportation, Ed Reiskin, said both Mays and the city’s cable cars are iconic. He believes naming one of the cable cars after the Hall of Famer was a fitting tribute. The cable car named after Mays was No. 24, which is his old jersey number that the Giants have retired.
Cable car No. 24 was originally constructed in 1887 and was rebuilt by Muni craft workers in 1958. That was the same year that Mays and the Giants moved west from New York to San Francisco. The cable car represented the city at the Chicago Railroad Fair in 1948 and in Los Angeles in 1950.
Malcolm Heinicke, Mays’ friend and lawyer, came up with the idea to name the cable car after Mays after riding on the car with his son, Al, who noted that the cable car had the same number as Mays’ old jersey. Heinicke suggested naming the car after Mays to Mayor Ed Lee at the Giants’ World Series celebration that was held at the White House this June.
President Obama sent a videotaped speech praising Mays for his accomplishments on the field. Mays played in 24 All-Star Games and was named Most Valuable Player twice. Obama presented Mays with the Presidential Medal of Freedom last year.
Mays took a ride on the newly dedicated cable car along with several city officials and other dignitaries. He spoke before the dedication and became emotional as he thanked many people for the good things they have done for him. Fans lined up to have their pictures taken with Mays.
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By michell zappa (Flickr) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia CommonsThe Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival is held every year in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. The bands who perform at the event represent diverse musical genres, including indie rock, alternative rock, hip hop, and electronica.
This year’s festival will be held from August 7 to 9. The event will be headlined by Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem, and Lionel Richie. J. Cole, Zedd, Lana Del Rey, Ryan Adams and the Shining, Major Lazer, and dozens of other acts will also perform over three days.
The festival has attractions that focus on food, wine, and art. At a “Wine Lands” part of the festival, attendees can sample wine from several vendors. Food and art vendors sell their creations to festival guests. Other forms of entertainment are offered, including a sports lounge, an arcade, and a bar.
The Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival was created in part to promote environmental protection and preservation. The festival strives to be eco-friendly and to educate the public about environmental movements. Organizers have spearheaded several initiatives intended to make the event eco-friendly. For example, the organizers encourage attendees to use public transportation to get to the event. The festival has solar-powered stages, a refillable water program, recycling and waste diversion programs, and bike valet parking. The festival has also held workshops to teach people about organic food and farming.
The first Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival was held from August 22 to 24, 2008. It featured more than 60 musical acts from around the world performing on several stages, as well as a series of art installations. The original festival attracted 40,000 to 60,000 people per day and was successful.
The second festival was held the following August. It was streamed live via the festival’s YouTube account. The festival is produced by Another Planet Entertainment, Superfly Presents, and Starr Hill Presents.
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By Asterio Tecson [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia CommonsPop singer Beyoncé flash-released her new album, Lemonade, on the evening of Saturday, April 23. The album explores discord in her relationship with husband Jay Z, a variety of feelings, female solidarity, and reconciliation.
Lemonade was released right after HBO aired the one-hour “visual album” version. The video combined the songs with poetry written by Somali-British author Warsan Shire, images of women and families, and Beyoncé in both glamorous and unglamorous outfits and poses. She also released a full-length video to accompany her album Beyoncé, which was released in 2013.
Beyoncé was able to release a streamed album and be guaranteed an audience because of her superstar status. She was not constrained by the traditional demands of producing an album intended for radio. Fans can stream the entire album at once, rather than being introduced to it by one single.
The album showcases Beyoncé’s versatility. It includes a brass band, blues-rock, and R&B. Beyoncé collaborated with a series of other artists on Lemonade, including the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Father John Misty, Ezra Koenig from Vampire Weekend, Animal Collective, Jack White, and James Blake. Beyoncé’s single “Formation” is the last song on Lemonade, but it is not in the extended video. On “Freedom,” Beyoncé mixes preaching, a prison song, a rap, and 1960s fuzz-tone psychedelia.
Even though the album addresses problems in her marriage, it is by no means an indication that Beyoncé and Jay Z are heading for divorce. The album lists the singer, songwriter, and director as Beyoncé Knowles Carter. Additionally, the songs on Lemonade ultimately trend toward reconciliation between Beyoncé and Jay Z.
The title of the album comes from a comment made by Jay Z’s grandmother at her 90th birthday party. She said she was served lemons but made lemonade. buyTickets.com has tickets to see Beyoncé perform at upcoming concerts on her Formation World Tour. You can watch her perform new songs from Lemonade, as well as many other hits. Order your tickets today.
By Jeffrey Beall (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia CommonsVon Miller and the Denver Broncos are currently embroiled in contract discussions that seem to be at a standstill. The Super Bowl MVP is not practicing with the team this week. If the contract negotiations continue to stall, he may not attend the Broncos’ summer minicamp or training camp.
The two sides are far apart. Yahoo! Sports reported that two sources have said Denver is offering around $18 million per season, or around $90 million over five seasons, and Miller is seeking around $22 million per season, or $110 million for five years.
The Broncos have taken a tough stance in contract negotiations with other players, including the following:
• Derek Wolfe
• Malik Jackson
• Brock Osweiler
• Danny Trevathan
• Ryan Clady
• Russell Okung
• Colin Kaepernick.
The team did not extend the contracts of Osweiler, Jackson, and Trevathan for various reasons.
General Manager John Elway and Director of Football Administration Mike Sullivan have been trying to limit the amount the team pays for players. Elway considers Miller a vital member of the team. Sullivan has been figuring out “salary slots” where each player falls. He also did that for free agent negotiations with other players. Sullivan has been leading the negotiations with Miller.
The Broncos are not considering Miller’s open market value because he currently has a franchise tag that they are using to keep him for this season and possibly the next. The Broncos used an exclusive rights tag for Miller that only allows him to negotiate with that team.
The Broncos estimate that they could keep Miller for two seasons for $32 million. That means the $18 million per season the Broncos have offered Miller is more than they would otherwise have paid. The offer would also make Miller the second-highest-paid defensive player in the NFL.
Unlike other players on the Broncos who recently negotiated their contracts, Miller has a successful and proven track record. Miller argues that he is the most versatile pass rusher in the NFL and possibly the most important member of the defense that won the Super Bowl. In five seasons, Miller has had 60 sacks (71 according to Pro Football Focus), four Pro Bowls, a Super Bowl MVP, and defensive rookie of the year.
Since he played his first five years under the new labor agreement, Miller earned less than $6 million per year. He was suspended in 2013 for using drugs but was released in 2015 after passing every test for two years. He recovered from a 2013 ACL injury and had two strong seasons.
Derek Wolfe, a defensive end, signed a four-year, $36.7 million contract with the Broncos less than two months before becoming a free agent. He could have earned much more in free agency. Some people believe that encouraged Denver to seek discounts for all of its players.
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By andres fernando allain (Author) [CC BY 3.0], via Wikimedia CommonsGuns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose did not let a broken foot stop him from performing with his band on their reunion tour at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on April 8. He sat on the rock ‘n roll throne that Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl sat on during concerts when he was recovering from a broken leg.
The throne is decorated with guitar necks and stage lights and has a stirrup that allowed Rose to elevate his injured foot. Rose thanked Grohl for his generosity in loaning him the throne so he could perform.
Rose fractured the fifth metatarsal bone in his foot when he was performing a warm-up concert at the Troubadour in Los Angeles recently. He had to have surgery to have a metal plate inserted to reinforce the bone. Rose will be unable to put weight on his foot for a month.
Guns N’ Roses reunited for their first arena show in 23 years on April 8. During the show, Rose sometimes tapped his good foot to the music, but he was forced to remain seated and could not do any of the dancing for which he is known. Being forced to remain seated during the concert did seem to have one positive effect: it allowed Rose to focus exclusively on his vocal performance.
The Las Vegas set list contained songs from throughout Guns N’ Roses’ career, beginning and ending with their 1987 debut album, Appetite for Destruction. The band performed “It’s So Easy,” “Paradise City,” “Welcome to the Jungle,” “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” and several other hits.
By Danazar (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia CommonsThe group performing included original members Rose, guitarist Slash, and bassist Duff McKagan. Rose had said for decades that he was completely opposed to the idea of performing with his former Guns N’ Roses bandmates, but they worked out their differences and decided to reunite. The rest of the lineup for the “Not in This Lifetime” tour includes guitarist Richard Fortus, drummer Frank Ferrer, keyboardist Dizzy Reed, and new keyboardist Melissa Reese.
Rose’s doctors expect his foot to be healed in time for stadium dates this summer, but he will still need to be seated for performances at Coachella and in Mexico City later this month. buyTickets.com has tickets to performances by Guns N’ Roses, as well as many other musical acts and sporting events.
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