Brooklyn Vegan — Dawes have been tapped to open most of the dates on the Jeff Lynne's ELO North American tour, including both shows at NYC's Madison Square Garden... Continue reading… more info

Sweeping The Nation — We did this at length a couple of times back in the old days and nobody cared then, but if STN is renowned for one thing it's not knowing when it's not wanted so here's all the interesting music-related programming on telly and radio betw... more info

Stereogum — Jeff Lynne's ELO will embark on their first North American tour in over 30 years in the summer of 2018. The dates kickoff in Oakland, CA at the Oracle Arena in early August and end in Philadelphia on 8/24. Tickets go on sale this Friday (11/17) at 10... more info

JamBase — Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame act Jeff Lynne's ELO will embark on an extensive North American tour in August for the first time since 1981. more info

Detroit Free Press — The songs of Electric Light Orchestra will fill Little Caesars Arena in August, as the Jeff Lynne-led band plays its first Detroit show since 1981.             more info

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USA Today Music — The rock icon died last month at age 90.             more info

Stereogum — Tom Petty is this year’s MusiCares Person Of The Year, and the initial lineup for the accompanying tribute concert has been announced: Foo Fighters, Don Henley, Norah Jones, Kings Of Leon, Randy Newman, Stevie Nicks, Lucinda Williams, Gary Clark Jr... more info

Stereogum — Jay Z just became the first rapper to be nominated for the Songwriters Hall Of Fame since its inception in 1969. Jay was among the 24 nominees announced this week, which also include Max Martin, Madonna, George Michael, Sly Stone, Cat Stevens, Bryan ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tonight's NYC shows include Jeff Lynne's ELO, Angel Olsen, Cobalt, Rodriguez, ESG, Nada Surf, Head Wound City, and more. Continue reading… more info