Dan Aykroyd Talks House of Blues’ 20th Anniversary
The House of Blues is celebrating its 20th Anniversary with 20 months of festivities.
We talked to founder Dan Aykroyd about the event and the history…..
We don’t want to take up too much of your time here
Oh, no problem! I’m always excited to talk about House of Blues.
Before we get to specifics, any thoughts on this 20-year anniversary?…
Exclusive: SFX Acquires ID&T, Voodoo Experience, Hangout Music Fest
SFX Entertainment has added five new companies to its portfolio, including Voodoo Experience, Hangout Music Fest, and ID&T — the largest dance-event promoter in the world — according to its president Robert F.X. Sillerman. The moves automatically give SFX a significant foothold in the North American festival market - and not just in EDM.
Irving Azoff Q&A: Leaving Live Nation, What’s Next, and Why He Regrets Ticketmaster Merger
Just hours after Irving Azoff’s departure from Live Nation was confirmed, Billboard’s Ray Waddell caught up with him over the phone from Mexico, where Azoff’s family is vacationing with Don Henley’s family. In this conversation, Azoff explains why he’s leaving (especially on New Year’s Eve), who he’s taking with him, and why merging with Ticketmaster was both a highlight and a regret.
Irving Azoff, chairman of Live Nation Entertainment, will leave the company effective immediately, Billboard.biz has confirmed.
"Rapino straddles the generations. He sees tomorrow and is not holding on to yesterday. There are challenges ahead. But now I know why he got the gig. You can smell the desire, the hard work, see both the charm and the sharp elbows."
- Bob Lefsetz on Live Nation CEO, Michael Rapino - Lefsetz.com
