Today, legendary songwriter, producer and music industry entrepreneur Jerry Goldsteinmakes history as the first songwriter ever to receive two nominations for the Songwriters Hall of Fame ballot in a single year. Recognizing his work with both Feldman, Goldstein & Gottehrer (FGG) and WAR, the nominations span two defining periods in American music and represent Goldstein's contributions to an expansive catalog of songs that have stood the test of time. Goldstein's FGG nomination is shared with longtime songwriting partners Bob Feldman and Richard Gottehrer, while his WAR nomination recognizes his songwriting contributions alongside the band's founding members and collaborators. 

The FGG nomination honors five songs from the trio's catalog: The Strangeloves' "I Want Candy," which reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, with chart-topping covers by Bow Wow Wow and Aaron Carter, and has since become a pop culture staple; The Angels' "My Boyfriend's Back," which topped the Billboard Hot 100; "Sorrow," recorded by The McCoys and immortalized by David Bowie; The Strangeloves' "Night Time," which was also a hit by George Thorogood and The J. Geils Band, and "What Time Is It," a Top 10 10 R&B hit by The Jive Five. Together, the selections reflect the trio's range as songwriters and producers and their significant contribution to the pop landscape of the 1960s.

Goldstein’s nomination for WAR encompasses five classic hits from the band's expansive catalog: "Low Rider," which reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100; "Why Can't We Be Friends?," which peaked at No. 6 and was transmitted by NASA into space during the historic Apollo-Soyuz mission in 1975; "The Cisco Kid," which earned two GRAMMY® nominations and shipped one million records on day of release; "The World Is a Ghetto," whose namesake album reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and was named Billboard's best-selling album of 1973; and "Spill the Wine," recorded with Eric Burdon, which reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. WAR has also been sampled and covered hundreds of times, with writer credits on subsequent hits like “It Wasn’t Me” by Shaggy, Flo Rida’s “ “G.D.F.R.” Liam Payne “Strip That Down,” and many more. These selections reflect both the breadth of WAR's music and its lasting influence across rock, funk, soul, jazz and Latin music today. 

Goldstein's career began in the early 1960s, when he joined childhood friend Bob Feldman and songwriter Richard Gottehrer in New York's Brill Building to form Feldman, Goldstein & Gottehrer. The partnership became one of the era's most successful songwriting and production teams, creating a string of hits that helped shape the sound of early '60s pop. The trio also performed as The Strangeloves, adopting a fictional backstory as three brothers from an Australian sheep farm. Their distinctive sound and irreverent sensibility set them apart in the era's pop landscape. Having helped define the sound of the '60s, Goldstein would go on to shape decades more of American music with WAR.

Goldstein first brought together the musicians who would form WAR with former Animals frontman Eric Burdon, helping establish a group whose sound drew on rock, funk, soul, jazz and Latin influences. Following Burdon's departure, Goldstein continued to guide the band as its producer and a central creative force, overseeing the development of a catalog that remains among the most recognized and enduring in the American songbook. 

Goldstein’s production and executive work extends to artists including Sly Stone, Jimi Hendrix, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Funkadelic, Tim Buckley, Tanya Tucker, in addition to founding The Visual Thing, an early groundbreaking rock merchandising company whose roster included The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and The Beach Boys. 

Across more than six decades, Jerry Goldstein has established a singular legacy in American music, shaping its sound through an expansive body of songwriting, production and creative work. From the Brill Building hits that helped define the 1960s to his landmark work with WAR in the following decade, Goldstein has contributed to a catalog that has transcended generations, with songs that remain deeply embedded in the American musical landscape. His distinction as the first songwriter ever to receive two Songwriters Hall of Fame nominations in a single year speaks to the remarkable scope of his songwriting achievements and the lasting influence of a career that has helped shape the soundtrack of American life.

The New Destination Marks the Beginning of a Broader Partnership with Excurio, Connecting Hollywood Storytelling with Cutting-Edge Immersive Technology and Ambitions for International Expansion

Wednesday, November 4th: Multi-platform entertainment production company Pathbender Media Holdings today announces Portal TVCITY, a new immersive entertainment destination opening November 6, 2026, at the iconic Television City Studios in the heart of Los Angeles. 

Bringing a new dimension of entertainment to one of Hollywood's most legendary production landmarks, Portal TVCITY will debut with Horizon of Khufu, the internationally acclaimed virtual reality experience from immersive entertainment pioneer Excurio, inviting audiences to journey 4,500 years into the past and explore the mysteries of Ancient Egypt. 

Purchase tickets HERE.

The opening also marks the beginning of a broader partnership between Pathbender and Excurio, with an ambitious vision to connect Hollywood's creative talent and intellectual property with the rapidly expanding world of location-based immersive entertainment.

Located within the historic Television City Studios at 130 N. Fairfax Avenue, just steps from The Grove and The Original Farmers Market, Portal TVCITY introduces an elevated concept in immersive entertainment that brings together the expertise of film industry professionals, extraordinary storytelling and state-of-the-art technology. Set within a working Hollywood studio lot, the venue invites guests to step beyond the screen and into fully realized virtual worlds through large-scale, free-roaming experiences, complemented by premium pre- and post-show activations designed to extend the adventure beyond the headset. Portal TVCITY also features a visitor lounge and media lounge for industry events, showcases, interviews, and podcasts.

"We are in an evolution cycle of media and entertainment,” says Pathbender Media Holdings Founding Partner Mark Dayoub. “Part of that evolution is how stories or (IP) is experienced. With Portal, you can 'step inside' the story.” 

"TVC has a tradition of popular TV and film and current notable productions,” says Pathbender Media Holdings Founding Partner Salvy Maleki. “We saw an opportunity to produce traditional media and showcase immersive experiences at TVC. Excurio has done a great job with their LBXR pulse technology experience and their expanding international locations. Portal intersects immersive experience with a working studio to provide industry work collaborations and new engaging experiences.”

Leading Portal TVCITY’s inaugural programming is Horizon of Khufu, Excurio's internationally acclaimed Immersive Expedition that allows visitors to explore the Great Pyramid of Giza and uncover the mysteries of the Pharaohs. Equipped with a VR headset, guests move freely through an expansive virtual environment, venturing into the hidden chambers of the Great Pyramid, marveling at the Giza Necropolis, traveling along the Nile, and witnessing ancient Egyptian ceremonies and the final rites of Pharaoh Khufu. Developed in collaboration with Peter Der Manuelian, professor of Egyptology at Harvard University, and the Giza Project at Harvard University, the expedition combines immersive storytelling with years of archaeological research and verified historical and scientific data, offering a new way to experience one of the world's most fascinating civilizations. 

Portal TVCITY will be powered by Excurio's award-winning LBXR Pulse, a proprietary large-scale virtual reality platform that is transforming how immersive experiences are created, operated and experienced. Recently named one of Fast Company's 2026 Next Big Things in Tech, LBXR Pulse addresses some of the industry's most significant technological challenges, making shared, free-roaming VR scalable and accessible to mass audiences. Capable of accommodating more than 130 participants simultaneously, the technology also enables multiple immersive productions to operate in parallel within the same physical space, giving venues the flexibility to introduce new adventures and continuously evolve their programming. Its adaptive spatial design allows the technology to operate within a wide variety of architectural environments, providing the infrastructure for a new generation of immersive entertainment destinations.

Portal TVCITY is envisioned as a flagship destination for audiences, partners, studios, creators and media in one of Los Angeles' most active entertainment corridors. The venue will showcase Excurio's LBXR Pulse technology and global distribution network, creating a new bridge between Hollywood's film and television industry and the emerging opportunities of location-based virtual reality. 

By combining Pathbender's entertainment industry expertise and relationships with Excurio's advanced technology, content creation capabilities, and international distribution network, the partnership aims to open new avenues for film industry professionals, studios, and IP holders to explore the immersive entertainment sector, including opportunities to develop new IP-driven immersive productions. Looking further ahead, Pathbender envisions developing its own international network of premium immersive entertainment destinations within major film studios, bringing the concept introduced at Television City to audiences worldwide.

“The opening of Portal at Television City marks a major milestone for Excurio and our LBXR Pulse technology,” says Excurio CEO and Co-Founder Fabien Barati.“We are thrilled to partner with the talented team at Pathbender Media Holdings to establish this flagship venue as a bridge between Hollywood and immersive entertainment. Together, we aim to bring iconic Hollywood IPs into the world of Immersive Expeditions, expand our content library, and leverage our global distribution network to bring extraordinary stories and beloved characters to audiences around the world.”

The opening comes amid significant international growth for Excurio, whose acclaimed Immersive Expeditions and LBXR Pulse technology have reached more than 5 million visitors across 40 venues in 17 countries. Recognized by Fast Company as one of the Top 3 Most Innovative Augmented and Virtual Reality Companies of 2025, Excurio has established itself as a leader in the global immersive entertainment industry, combining premium cultural storytelling with technological innovation. Earlier this year, the company opened LBXR Pulse to external creators, studios and IP holders, expanding its role beyond content production to help build a global infrastructure and distribution network for location-based entertainment.

ABOUT PATHBENDER MEDIA HOLDINGS:

Pathbender Media Holdings LLC is a multi-platform production company that embodies the concept of ‘Pathbending leadership’ – a principle recognized by UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business for its relevance in today’s fluid business and technology landscape. Based at Sunset Gower and Television City Studios, the company develops, produces, and co-finances commercially viable, high-concept content across film, television, and digital media, with a focus on strong thematic elements. Pathbender offers a unique value proposition through equity participation and managed exposure, diversifying its portfolio across commercially viable IP projects in film, television, digital, immersive, and technology categories. Pathbender has architected, passed compliance, and USPTO registration on the MINT Fund ® a diversified and risk mitigated fund that invests in carefully vetted media, entertainment, and technology assets.

ABOUT EXCURIO:

Excurio redefines cultural discovery through Immersive Expeditions - groundbreaking, large-scale virtual reality experiences that merge cutting-edge technology, storytelling, and education. Designed for free-roaming exploration in expansive venues, these adventures invite audiences to step directly into history, art, and science, combining emotional engagement with thrilling intrigue. With Horizon of Khufu, The Secret of the Pyramid Builders, Eternal Notre-Dame, Life Chronicles, Tonight with the Impressionists: Paris 1874, and The Last Stronghold,Excurio’s productions have captivated over five million visitors across 17 countries and over 35 active venues worldwide - from Paris and Montreal to Shanghai and Chicago - in leading cultural institutions and immersive spaces. Developed in collaboration with world-renowned scientists and historians, Excurio’s experiences bring the past and future vividly to life, fostering a deeper connection to our shared heritage. Its mission is simple yet powerful: to make culture accessible through wonder. Built on LBXR Pulse, Excurio’s proprietary technological platform open to other creators, studios, and IP holders, giving operators access to the largest and continuously expanding library of content in the LBVR industry. Capable of managing record visitor flows, Excurio is setting a new standard in cultural entertainment with this infrastructure. Excurio was founded in 2005 by Emmanuel Guerriero and Fabien Barati.

EXCURIO ONLINE:

Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | X (Twitter)

ABOUT PORTAL TVCITY 

Portal TVCITY is a destination for immersive experiences at the iconic Television City Studios in the heart of Los Angeles, next to The Grove and The Original Farmers Market. Set within a working studio lot, it brings together storytelling and technology, upcoming media and music entertainment, inviting guests to explore extraordinary worlds in a landmark entertainment setting. 

ABOUT TELEVISION CITY (TVC STUDIOS)

Television City (TVC Studios) is an iconic Los Angeles production landmark with a celebrated history in television and entertainment. Located in the heart of the city near The Grove and The Original Farmers Market, this working studio lot continues to welcome today’s creators with full-service stages, production services, and amenities for live broadcasts, film, television, streaming, and digital content. 

For more information about Excurio, please contact Mikaela Duhs at: 

ExcurioPR@shorefire.com

The latest PRO/CONversation from Open to Debate and Arizona State University’s Institute of Politics

On November 13 in Phoenix, Open to Debate and Arizona State University’s Institute of Politics kick off a new season of PRO/CONversations debates with the following question: “Should AI Deepfakes Be Treated as Protected Political Speech?” Produced by Arizona PBS in the Arizona State University Media Enterprise—which will air and promote the recorded programs—the series models civil discourse for students while offering journalism students hands-on production experience.

As deepfakes — images and videos generated using AI or other audio-video editing software — become increasingly realistic, they can now convincingly fabricate what political figures say and do, blurring the line between authentic expression and deliberate deception. With elections, public trust, and the First Amendment at stake, should political deepfakes receive constitutional protection? Does AI-generated speech create a new category of misinformation that needs to be legally corralled?

Arguing that AI deepfakes should be protected are American Sunlight Project founder Nina Jankowicz, an internationally-recognized expert on disinformation and democratization, and veteran First Amendment litigator Robert Corn-Revere, Chief Counsel of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). Arguing that AI deepfakes should not be protected are human rights lawyer Susan Benesch, founder of the Dangerous Speech Project, and legal scholar Ryan Calo, co-founder of the Center for an Informed Public, Society + Technology at the University of Washington.

The debate will take place on Friday, November 13, at 1:00 PM MST at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University in Phoenix, AZ. Media are invited to attend and can email raypadgett@shorefire.com for access. The event will be recorded for later broadcast on the Open to Debate public radio show and podcast. This follows last fall’s inaugural debate in the PRO/CONversations series debating “Should America End Birthright Citizenship?”

DEBATER BIOS – ARGUING PRO

Nina Jankowicz: CEO of The American Sunlight Project; Former Executive Director of the Department of Homeland Security's Disinformation Governance Board
Nina Jankowicz is an internationally-recognized expert on disinformation and democratization, one of TIMEmagazine’s 100 Most Influential People in AI, and the author of two books: "How to Lose the Information War," which The New Yorker called “a persuasive new book on disinformation as a geopolitical strategy,” and "How to Be A Woman Online," an examination of online abuse and disinformation and tips for fighting back, which Publishers Weekly named “essential.” Jankowicz writes a weekly newsletter on navigating the modern information environment, The Wayfinder, and hosts the podcast DISARMED: How the United States Gave Up the Fight Against Falsehoods. She is the co-founder of the American Sunlight Project, a non-profit focused on countering disinformation, and an adjunct professor at Syracuse University. Jankowicz has advised governments, international organizations, and tech companies, and testified before the U.S. Congress and the UK, Canadian, and European Parliaments.

Robert Corn-Revere: Chief Counsel of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)
Robert Corn-Revere is Chief Counsel of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). He has been a First Amendment litigator for more than four decades and has argued numerous cases in courts across the United States, including the Supreme Court. He is regularly listed as a leading First Amendment and media law practitioner by The Best Lawyers in America, SuperLawyers Washington, D.C., and by Chambers USA. Best Lawyers in America named him as Washington, D.C.’s 2017 “Lawyer of the Year” in the areas of First Amendment Law and Litigation – First Amendment. He was again named as Best Lawyers’ “Lawyer of the Year” for First Amendment Law for 2019 and 2021, and in Media Law for 2022. He is listed in Washingtonian Magazine's Top Lawyers Hall of Fame for Lifetime Achievement. Before joining FIRE in 2023, Corn-Revere was a partner at Davis Wright Tremaine for 20 years, and before that, a partner at Hogan & Hartson. Earlier in his career he served as legal advisor and later chief counsel to Federal Communications Commission Chairman James H. Quello. His published books include "The Mind of the Censor and the Eye of the Beholder: The First Amendment and the Censor’s Dilemma" and co-authorship of "Modern Communication Law," a three-volume treatise on communications law. In 2003, he successfully petitioned Governor George E. Pataki to grant the first posthumous pardon in New York history to the late comedian Lenny Bruce, who was convicted for “obscene” comedy routines.

DEBATER BIOS – ARGUING CON

Susan Benesch: Founder and Director of the Dangerous Speech Project
Susan Benesch, Faculty Associate of the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University, teaches human rights at American University’s School of International Service and directs the Dangerous Speech Project. Susan has taught human rights and refugee law at Georgetown and Princeton, among other universities, and has lectured at schools including Yale, Duke, Johns Hopkins, Virginia, and Humboldt University in Berlin. A human rights lawyer trained at Yale, she has also worked for the Center for Justice and Accountability, Amnesty International, and the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights (now Human Rights First). Her interest in speech dates back to her first career as a journalist. Before law school, she was chief staff writer for the Miami Herald in Haiti. She also covered wars in El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Guatemala, and reported from many countries for The New Republic, the Columbia Journalism Review, and the Crimes of War website, among other publications.

Ryan Calo: Legal Scholar and Co-founder of the Center for an Informed Public, Society + Technology at UW, and the Tech Policy Lab at the University of Washington
Ryan Calo is the Virginia and Prentice Bloedel Professor at the University of Washington. He co-founded the interdisciplinary UW Tech Policy Lab, the Society + Technology at UW initiative, and the UW Center for an Informed Public. Calo holds a joint appointment at the Information School and an adjunct appointment at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering.

Calo's research on law and emerging technology appears in leading law reviews and technical publications. His work has been translated into five languages and is frequently referenced by the national media. Calo has testified four times before the U.S. Senate. He is the author, most recently, of "Law and Technology: A Methodical Approach.”

Calo is a board member of the Electronic Information Privacy Center and the literary organizations Hugo House and The Frost Place. He serves on the steering committee of Stanford A100 and We Robot, an annual robotics and law conference which he co-founded, as well as the advisory boards of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, the Schwartz Reisman Institute, and other organizations. He also serves as a privacy judge for the World Bank. In 2026, he was selected as a Top 50 Legal Innovator in Academia by the National Law Review.

About the PRO/CONversations Series
The PRO/CONversations series is a partnership between Open to Debate and Arizona State University’s Institute of Politics that brings live debate programming to ASU’s campus. Produced by Arizona PBS in the Arizona State University Media Enterprise—which will air and promote the recorded programs—the series is designed to model civil discourse for students while offering hands-on production experience to ASU journalism students.

Open to Debate:
Open to Debate addresses a fundamental problem in America: the extreme polarization of our nation and our politics. We are the nation's only nonpartisan, debate-driven media organization dedicated to bringing multiple viewpoints together for a constructive, balanced, respectful exchange of ideas. Open to Debate is a platform for intellectually curious and open-minded people to engage with others holding opposing views on complex issues. We know debate works to find common ground: On average, 32% of the Open to Debate audience changes their mind on contentious topics after hearing a debate. That’s the power of debate done right, and at scale, it can change the direction we’re headed in America. Open to Debate is broadcast as a weekly public radio program, carried on NPR stations including WNYC (#1 in the nation). Open to Debate is made available as a podcast, video series, and digital platform, and records episodes with live audiences nationwide. Learn more at opentodebate.org, and subscribe to Open to Debate’s Substack to access more than 350 debate archives, explore exclusive content, and engage with our community.

The ASU Institute of Politics:
The ASU Institute of Politics, an initiative of the Office of the Executive Vice President and University Provost, is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of public service leaders. Led by Arizona native and former U.S. senator, congressman, and ambassador to Turkey Jeff Flake, the IOP offers nonpartisan programming that equips ASU students—both on campus and online—with the knowledge, skills, and networks to pursue impactful careers in politics, public policy, and public service. Through on-campus events and off-campus internships, students gain direct exposure to Washington, D.C., civic leadership, and democracy in action.

Arizona PBS:
Arizona PBS is one of the nation’s leading public media organizations, with four broadcast channels and a growing array of digital platforms. A trusted community resource for nearly 60 years, our station fosters lifelong learning through quality programming, in-depth news coverage and critical educational outreach services. Our signal reaches 80% of homes in Arizona, delivering news, science, arts and children’s programming to over 1 million households each week.

Trailer Out Via People Magazine HERE

Lisa Dahl: Blessed By Grace, a new documentary exploring the life of Sedona chef, author and philanthropist Lisa Dahl, will be released on November 12 across Tubi, Roku, Documentary+, Google Play and YouTube Movies & TV, following screenings at the Sedona International Film Festival, Newport Beach Film Festival, Black Rock City Film Festival and Indy Shorts International Film Festival, among others.

The documentary follows Dahl's journey through loss, resilience and reinvention, tracing the events that led her from San Francisco to Sedona, Arizona, where she went on to establish one of the region's most recognized restaurant groups. In 1994, Dahl's life took a heartbreaking turn when her son Justin was killed while attempting to help during a robbery. His death profoundly changed the course of her life, eventually inspiring her move to Sedona and the beginning of a new chapter centered around food, hospitality and community. Over the past three decades, Dahl has become a leading figure in Sedona's culinary scene, helping establish the region as a dining destination through a collection of six restaurants across five concepts. Her flagship restaurant, Dahl & Di Luca Ristorante Italiano, founded in 1995, ranks in the top ten for cuisine, service, and romance in the United States. D&D has set the stage for Dahl’s other five restaurants, including Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill, which has earned national recognition since opening in 2015. Dahl has also cooked two sold-out dinners at New York's James Beard House, appeared on Food Network's Beat Bobby Flay, and received the Arizona Restaurant Association's Food Pioneer and Top Chef Arizona awards.   Through Dahl's experiences, Lisa Dahl: Blessed By Grace explores the personal journey behind her culinary career and the role that resilience, innovation and hospitality have played in rebuilding her life following unimaginable loss.   Dahl's commitment to honoring her son's memory also extends to her philanthropic work. Established in 2024, the Lisa Dahl Foundation is building its endowment to support initiatives addressing food insecurity, including Soup Hope, a jarred soup project designed to provide nourishment to people in need. Today, Dahl Restaurant Group is one of the largest employers in Northern Arizona, with approximately 300 employees and an estimated 500,000 guests dining across its restaurant portfolio annually. Dahl is also the author of two cookbooks, Elixir of Life and A Romance With Food, which have collectively sold more than 30,000 copies. Lisa Dahl: Blessed By Grace will be available beginning November 12 on Tubi, Roku, Documentary+, Google Play and YouTube Movies & TV.

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For more information on Lisa Dahl,

please contact Josh Page at Shore Fire Media.

2 LP, 1 LP, 2 CD, Blu-Ray & Digital 

Out January 22nd, Pre-Order Here via Sony Music

Collection Features Multiple Rare & Unreleased Tracks, Unseen Images, Exclusive Essays & More

Listen To Previously Unreleased ‘Sheep (Original Radio Edit)’ Here & Watch Visualizer Here

Download High-Res Photographs Here - Credit: Hipgnosis (1977) © Sony Music Entertainment

November 5, 2026 - Five decades on from the bleak picture of 1970’s Britain it embodied, Pink Floyd’s revered dystopian masterpiece Animals is being newly released in multiple formats and a deluxe box set, out January 22nd, 2027 via Sony Music. The 50th anniversary edition brings fans fresh insight into one of Pink Floyd’s most visceral and compelling works, featuring a raft of rare and unreleased music, alongside unseen photographs capturing a unique behind the scenes perspective of the recording process, creation of the iconic album art and groundbreaking tour production. Animals 50 will be released in multiple formats, including a Deluxe Box Set, 1LP, 2LP, 2CD, Blu-Ray Audio and digital. The Deluxe Box Set contains 3 LPs: the original 1977 album, the 2018 Remix (remixed by James Guthrie), and a disc of five rarities that includes an unheard Roger Waters track titled ‘Young Nicholas Jon’ and previously unreleased early versions of ‘Sheep’ and ‘Dogs’. It also has 5 CDs mirroring the LPs, plus a 2-disc set of the May 9, 1977 Oakland show recorded live at the Oakland Coliseum Arena by a then 19 year old bootlegger, Reinhard Hohlwein, and the 1-disc Blu-Ray, which includes all of the above audio with the 2018 Remix being available in 5.1 and Dolby Atmos. The Deluxe Box Set also features a 64-page hardback book comprising new sleeve notes from New York Times best-selling author and life-long Floyd fan Jonathan Lethem, an interview with Reinhard Hohlwein, and an excerpt from Hipgnosis’ Aubrey “Po” Powell’s memoir about the making of Animals’ iconic album art. These fascinating insights are interspersed with previously unpublished images that document the full creative journey, from the album recording to the shooting of the cover at Battersea Power Station and the subsequent global tour. The 1LP contains the original 1977 album in orange and sandstone color variants. The 2LP and 2CD sets contain the original 1977 album plus rarities, as does the digital release, which also features the Oakland show. The first of this exciting suite of rare and unheard music arrives today. ‘Sheep (Original Radio Edit)’; a four and a half minute, promo-only edit made for radio in 1977, which has never been commercially available until now, is available to listen to here. Watch the visualizer here.  Animals remains as relevant in 2026 as it was in 1977. Its dystopian nightmare vision of a society torn apart by greed and hypocrisy continues to fester in the current age of misinformation, disconnection and uncertainty. The music and message is eerily prescient, as Dogs and Pigs still run amongst us, while Sheep are unwittingly manipulated into compliance. There is still a glimmer of hope.  The most lyrically and musically raw of Pink Floyd’s albums, Roger Waters’ anticapitalist rage bursts its way to the fore, mirrored throughout in David Gilmour’s haunting barrage of electric guitar. Recorded themselves at their new, purpose-built studio at Britannia Row, the recording process was not without its teething problems, but the stripped-back set up helped forge the gritty end product.  The incredible creativity and vision that forged Animals is perhaps best exemplified by one of rock’s most enduring images: the flying pig. Dreamt up by Roger Waters and delivered by Aubrey Powell and Storm Thorgerson at Hipgnosis, Animals’ album artwork vividly illustrates Waters’ vision for the record. The crumbling Battersea Power Station he drove past every day represented what Powell describes as “a capitalist monolith, crumbling at the core beneath the overbearing weight of greed, burgeoning bureaucracy and archaic infrastructure,” underlined by the pig floating above, symbolizing the greed of the ruling classes.  The story of the shoot itself has become the stuff of legend and helped cement the artwork’s legacy. With a 40-foot inflatable pig named Algie commissioned and permission granted to fly it over the station, eight photographers were placed around the station with a helicopter film crew and a police marksman in place to shoot it down if necessary. But a technical failure meant the shoot had to be postponed, and the next day as Algie rose, he broke free of his moorings and began to float toward Heathrow. They had forgotten to rebook the marksman. RAF fighter jets were scrambled and flights were canceled. An international incident was in the offing until a call came in from a farmer in Kent who had found Algie in one of his fields. The story quickly became a press sensation and inspired further inflatable pigs in the groundbreaking production of Pink Floyd’s 1977 In The Fleshworld tour. Discussing the creation of the album art, Roger Waters says: “I’d driven past Battersea Power Station every day going to and from my house in Clapham. I guess I just loved the building. I liked its symbolism that it’s a power station and that it belches smoke, so there’s something menacing about it. It’s got four phallic chimneys, and it looks like an upside down table. And there were four people in the band that had been turned upside down. It seemed like a really cool place for a pig to fly.” Speaking on Animals, David Gilmour says: “The mood in music was changing in ’77. Punk music was hitting everything and I suspect that had a little bit of an influence on the way we were working on the Animals album. I mean it’s quite an aggressive, stripped-back album. It was moving away from the sort of soundscapes that we had on Wish You Were Here. This album is more in your face and more rough and ready. And definitely the lyrics are a lot more aggressive from Roger. We had a lot of fun making it.” Nick Mason says: “There were all sorts of differences beginning to surface within the band but in some ways Animals was a remarkably cohesive enterprise. The big thing was the development of Britannia Row. Britannia Row was this building we’d bought some few years before in which we’d actually started building our own recording studio. We tried to design the studio in such a way that any of us could operate it and all the trunking was labelled clearly so anyone could plug in a set of headphones without someone else having to do it for us.” The news of Animals 50 is the latest in Pink Floyd’s remarkable career and enduring legacy. Earlier this year saw the release of 8-Tracks, a new official compilation project, featuring eight essential classics selected from the band’s 1971 - 1979 era. This followed the 50th anniversary release of Wish You Were Here becoming a Top 10 charting album across the world, signaling Pink Floyd’s second #1 release of 2025 in the UK, Germany, Italy and Switzerland, 50 years after it first topped the charts. Seven months prior, the cinematic release of Pink Floyd at Pompeii - MCMLXXII became a Top 10 Box Office hit, and the accompanying soundtrack album earned the band’s first UK #1 album since 2014’s The Endless River - their final studio LP. Pre-order Animals 50 here. Credit: Hipgnosis © Sony Music Entertainment

Animals 50 Tracklisting & Formats:

LEGEND

* never before officially released

DIGITAL 

“Disc 1” - Animals (Original album)

1. Pigs on the Wing 1
2. Dogs
3. Pigs (Three Different Ones)
4. Sheep
5. Pigs on the Wing 2

“Disc 2” - Animals (2018 Remix)

1. Pigs on the Wing 1 - 2018 Remix
2. Dogs - 2018 Remix
3. Pigs (Three Different Ones) - 2018 Remix
4. Sheep - 2018 Remix
5. Pigs on the Wing 2 - 2018 Remix

“Disc 3” - Rarities

1. Dogs - Early Version, Rough Mix*
2. Sheep - Original Radio Edit*
3. Sheep - Early Version, Rough Mix*
4. Studio Jam*
5. Young Nicholas Jon*

“Disc 4” - Live from the Oakland Coliseum Arena, 1977

1. Sheep (Live)*
2. Pigs on the Wing 1 (Live)*
3. Dogs (Live)*
4. Pigs on the Wing 2 (Live)*
5. Pigs (Three Different Ones) (Live)*
6. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-5) (Live)*
7. Welcome to the Machine (Live)*
8. Have a Cigar (Live)*
9. Wish You Were Here (Live)*
10. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 6-9) (Live)*
11. Money (Live)*
12. Us and Them (Live)*
13. Careful with That Axe, Eugene (Live)*

2 LP LP1: Animals (Original album) LP2: Rarities

2 CD CD1: Animals (Original album) CD2: Rarities   Blu-Ray Animals - Original Stereo Mix (1977) Animals - Remix: Stereo + 5.1 + Atmos (2018) Rarities (Stereo Mix) Live from the Oakland Coliseum Arena, 1977

Deluxe Box Set Includes: 

5CD

CD1: Animals (Original album)

CD2: Animals (2018 Remix)

CD3: Rarities

CD4: Live from the Oakland Coliseum Arena, 1977 Disc 1

CD5: Live from the Oakland Coliseum Arena, 1977 Disc 2

3LP

LP1: Animals (Original album)

LP2: Animals (2018 Remix)

LP3: Rarities

Blu-Ray

Animals - Original Stereo Mix (1977)

Animals - Remix: Stereo + 5.1 + Atmos (2018)

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The Announcement Coincides With Ms. Lauryn Hill And Wyclef Jean's US Performances Celebrating 30 Years Of The Fugees' Landmark Album The Score, Which Kicked Off Last Night, November 4, In Berkeley, California

Thursday, November 5 — As they continue to celebrate 30 years of the Fugees' landmark album The Score with a series of US performances, Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean have joined forces with international public art platform CIRCA to launchFUGEES HOPELINE, a global interactive sonic artwork inviting audiences worldwide to hear recordings by the artists and contribute their own voices to a collective portrait of life in 2026. The collaboration also unveils three original collage artworks created exclusively by Ms. Lauryn Hill, available as limited-edition prints signed by both artists. Inspired by John Giorno’s pioneering Dial-A-Poem project of 1968, FUGEES HOPELINE invites audiences worldwide to participate in an interactive sonic artwork by calling +1 (424) 7-FUGEES (7-384337). Audiences in the United States can dial the number directly, while those elsewhere in the world can call the same number free of international calling charges via WhatsApp.

Narrated by Selah Marley, daughter of Ms. Lauryn Hill, the experience invites callers to hear personal messages from Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, enjoy an exclusive first listen to a new Fugees medley, and contribute their own voices, experiences and reflections on hope. Together, these contributions will form an evolving international audio archive, capturing a collective sonic portrait of life in 2026.

“We’ve been able to connect with people from around the world through our music. We’ve shared stories from our lives, and visions for the future," said Ms Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean. “With FUGEES HOPELINE, we want to hear everyone else’s stories. Hope means something different to everyone. Sometimes it's finding beauty in a difficult moment, sometimes it's choosing kindness, and sometimes it's simply knowing that your voice matters. Our dream is that this project creates a space for people to share their wisdom, stories, connect and remind us all the power of our shared humanity."

The telephone number will be displayed throughout November on London's iconic Piccadilly Lights, StandardVision's Marriott L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles and other international locations, inviting people around the world to participate. Selected recordings are planned for presentation at Faena Forum in Miami Beach on December 4–5, 2026, during Art Basel Miami Beach, as part of an exhibition curated by Ms. Lauryn Hill in collaboration with Saint & Citizen, bringing voices from around the world into a shared artistic experience.

CIRCA ARTWORK CREATED BY MS. LAURYN HILL

Alongside the sonic commission, CIRCA is publishing three original collage artworksexclusively created by Ms. Lauryn Hill, celebrating the visual and cultural legacy of the Fugees. Combining photography, typography and layered archival imagery from the past three decades, the works feature photographs by B+, Angela Thomas, Ricardo de Rozario, Hideo and Jonathan Mannion, reflecting the intersection of music, fashion, photography and contemporary art that has shaped the group's influence.

“Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean are voices of a generation, and with FUGEES HOPELINE, the microphone is now being passed to the public,” said Josef O’Connor, Founder and Artistic Director, CIRCA. “Together, we’re inviting people around the world to explore, question and redefine what hope means in our time, creating a collective sonic record of life in 2026. This ambitious new commission continues CIRCA’s mission to expand the boundaries of public art, bringing together music, visual culture and collective participation. From Piccadilly Lights to the Fugees’ US tour, FUGEES HOPELINE connects audiences across borders, transforming the telephone into a space for reflection, expression and human connection.”

The artworks are available in two formats: large A2 hand-signed editions, limited to 500 of each design and signed by Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, priced at £1,000 each or £2,500 for the complete set of three; and smaller A4 stamp-signed editions, priced at £200 each or £500 for the complete set. The A4 editions are available to order from November 1 through December 31, 2026, with the final edition size determined by the number sold during that period. The original artworks are available exclusively through https://circa.art/fugees.

The commission coincides with Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean's US performances celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Score, which began last night, November 4, at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, California, followed by Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas on November 6, the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on November 8 and Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle on November 10 with more dates to be announced. For more information, visit https://www.fugees.com/.

FUGEES HOPELINE follows a landmark year for Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean. In February, Hill returned to the Grammy stage, leading a tribute to D’Angelo and Roberta Flack, joined by Jean and an all-star cast of performers. Hill was also named a 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee and, in June, became the inaugural recipient of BET's Living Legend Icon Award, celebrated with a cross-generational tribute featuring SZA, Doechii, Nas, Doja Cat, Queen Latifah and others. Hill's influence across fashion and editorial culture has also been reflected throughout the year. In March, she reunited with Jean for the cover of CR Fashion Book Issue 28, photographed by Gabriel Moses. She also appeared alongside Erykah Badu in Outlander, on the cover of Citizen Issue 005, photographed by Jessica Madavo in Casablanca, and most recently in LOVE Issue 27, photographed by Ryan McGinley.

Jean has enjoyed an equally active year. In January, TIME Studios announced The Culture of Currency with Wyclef Jean, a four-part documentary series exploring culture, communities and financial innovation around the world. He released his autobiographical hip-hop album Clef Notes in June, followed by Q Theory, his first jazz album, in August. Both releases form part of Quantum Leap, his ambitious seven-album project spanning different musical genres. In October, he reunited with Carlos Santana for “Freedom (Carlos Santana Remix)” and joined Robert Glasper for performances of Q Theory at New York's Blue Note Jazz Club. He also co-wrote and performed “Gladiator” with Kofi Black for The Greatest, Prime Video's first authorized scripted series about the life of Muhammad Ali, which premiered on November 4.

Together, Hill and Jean performed at Global Citizen Live in Rio de Janeiro in June alongside YG Marley and Zion Marley. In August, Hill collaborated with CIRCA on Diaspora Calling!, an animated public art commission by Los Angeles artist Lauren Halsey, curated by Hill and presented on London's Piccadilly Lights. Hill and Jean joined fans at the unveiling with a surprise a cappella performance of “Ready or Not." The presentation coincided with the UK debut of Hill's Diaspora Calling! music and arts festival, which brought more than 35,000 people to Milton Keynes National Bowl to celebrate music and culture from Africa and across its global diaspora. With FUGEES HOPELINE, Hill and Jean extend the 30th-anniversary celebration beyond the stage, bringing together original artwork and public participation in a global invitation for people to share their experiences and contribute to a collective record of the present.

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ABOUT FUGEES

Formed by Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel, Fugees became one of the most influential groups in hip-hop history, blending rap, reggae, soul and R&B into a distinctive sound that reached audiences worldwide. Their landmark 1996 album The Score sold more than 22 million copies globally, earned two Grammy Awards and produced enduring songs including “Killing Me Softly," “Ready or Not” and “Fu-Gee-La.” Three decades later, its influence continues to resonate across music and popular culture.

ABOUT CIRCA

Founded in London in 2020, CIRCA creates new ways for art and ideas to move through the world. Working with leading artists across disciplines, CIRCA commissions original works that connect global audiences through shared cultural experiences, public interventions and publishing. Collaborators include Ai Weiwei, Marina Abramović, Yoko Ono, David Hockney, Patti Smith, Michelangelo Pistoletto, Anne Imhof, Frank Bowling and Vivienne Westwood, among others. (circa.art)

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Wednesday, November 4 - Today, as The Capitol Theatre celebrates its 100th anniversary, the Port Chester venue has marked its centennial year with a growing collection of original artwork created by local cartoonist and educator Phil Lohmeyer. Earlier this year, Lohmeyer created two black-and-white ink illustrations celebrating the historic venue, including an exterior theater scene and an interior concert scene capturing the energy of a live performance. The drawings grew out of a freestyle illustration style Lohmeyer developed earlier in his career, filling scenes with dozens of small characters, visual jokes, and details to discover.

The project expanded this fall when The Capitol Theatre invited Lohmeyer to bring his artwork into the streetscape with a seasonal mural across three of its front windows. Painted directly onto the glass, the mural transitions from autumn into winter through squirrels, music, leaves, snow, and more. “The Cap has so much personality and history, giving me endless material to draw from,” Lohmeyer said. “I love seeing people stop, look closely, and find different details!” Stefanie May of The Capitol Theatre said, “Phil was the perfect artist for this project. He understood The Cap’s aesthetic, personality, and spirit, and brought all of that to life. We’re excited to have connected with Phil, and this has been such a fun collaboration. We look forward to working together on many more projects for years to come.”

Lohmeyer is the creator of “The Comic Tree,” a cartooning and comic-making brand through which he teaches children how to develop original characters and stories through art. He is also a Middle School MYP Design teacher at Whitby School in Greenwich, CT, and regularly brings cartooning programs to schools, libraries, and community programs throughout Fairfield and Westchester counties. Lohmeyer will lead cartooning workshops at The Rye Arts Center in December, introducing young artists to character design and visual storytelling. The Capitol Theatre project brings Lohmeyer’s cartooning into a public setting, connecting visual art with the venue’s music, history and surrounding community. For more about The Comic Tree, visit www.thecomictree.com, and for more on The Capitol Theatre, visit www.thecapitoltheatre.com.

Phil Lohmeyer of Cos Cob, CT works on the seasonal window mural outside The Capitol Theatre in fall 2026, with the historic venue’s marquee visible nearby. The mural grew out of a larger series of artwork Lohmeyer began creating during The Capitol Theatre’s 100th anniversary year

Phil Lohmeyer’s original pencil sketches map out the three Capitol Theatre window panels before painting began. The concepts move from an autumn scene with music and falling leaves, through a transitional center panel featuring The Cap marquee, and into a winter scene with musicians, snow and a sledding squirrel

One of two original black-and-white illustrations created by Phil Lohmeyer for The Capitol Theatre during its 100th anniversary year depicts the Port Chester venue from the street, filling the scene with concertgoers, the marquee and small visual details for viewers to discover. The companion piece focuses on the inside of the theatre, during a live performance

The center panel places The Capitol Theatre marquee at the heart of the mural as the scene shifts from autumn to winter. Squirrels are a recurring part of The Cap’s visual identity, and several appear throughout Phil Lohmeyer’s work for the venue. One squirrel is hidden above the marquee beneath the overhang, which encourages viewers to stop and look closely.

ABOUT THE CAPITOL THEATRE

Designed by celebrated architect Thomas Lamb in 1926 and listed in The National Register of Historic Places, The Capitol Theatre is located 30 miles from NYC, accessible via I-95 and the Port Chester Metro-North train station. The 2,000-capacity theater, known as “the original rock palace,” showcased legends such as Traffic, the Grateful Dead, Black Sabbath, Chuck Berry, David Bowie, Janis Joplin, Pink Floyd, and The Rolling Stones. Jerry Garcia called it one of his two favorite venues in the USA. In 2012, The Capitol Theatre underwent a major renovation under the guidance of music entrepreneur Peter Shapiro. Since then, it has hosted major performers including Bob Dylan, Phil Lesh, Ringo Starr, Joan Baez, Skrillex, Bonnie Raitt, Snoop Dogg, Kacey Musgraves, The Strokes, Tom Petty, Cyndi Lauper, and Willie Nelson, as well as comedians like Kevin Hart and Amy Schumer. The New York Times raves: “A rock theater that looks and sounds as good as The Capitol is something to celebrate." The Capitol Theatre also hosts private and corporate events from benefit concerts, film shoots and Bar Mitzvahs to one of a kind weddings and celebrations.

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Tuesday November 3rd – Interlochen Center for the Arts Academy Graduate Sara Nimeh invited to a coveted Artist Intensive by the Austin Film Society.Access to the AFS Artist Intensive was awarded for her feature screenplay entitled “JEDO.” She not only wrote the script, but she will also direct the eventual film. 

Set against the backdrop of rural America in the wake of 9/11 the screenplay meditates on loss and perseverance from the perspective of a child. Its main character, a young Lebanese girl Aya, wild and struggling with change, is suspended from school. She and her autistic brother Bobby are forced to stay with their grandfather, Jedo. Initially resentful, Aya becomes drawn to his rituals, a mysterious white cat, and her family's rich layered history.

The multi-day invitational AFS Artist Intensive happens annually during the fall. This year’s retreat spanned October 12-18. The daily schedule consists of work, focus, and mentorship through various meetings, screenplay readings, and rehearsals with a cast of guest actors. The Artist Intensive traditionally provides invitees with invaluable creative feedback, resources, and momentum from selected creative and producing mentors. 

Its participants are writer-directors entrenched within the development phase of original projects. Entrants are selected from the applicant pool for the previous year’s AFS Grant. Throughout the Artist Intensive, participants are matched with a writer/director creative advisor and a producing mentor. Each script is read in its entirety and workshopped with a cast of professional actors as well. 

Interlochen Center for the Arts Director of Film & New Media Michael Mittelstaedtjoined the 2026 retreat as a producer. He produced the SXSW Jury Award-winning short Jedo’s Dead which premiered at SXSW before embarking on a successful 20 city-festival run including stops in New Orleans, Palm Springs, Atlanta, and more. He also served as Executive Producer for Interlochen’s student documentary Grounded. An educator first, he founded the Cinema Collective in 2020 to bridge professional film production with arts education. 

About Sarah Nimeh

Sara Nimeh is a 2008 graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy. Jedo will mark her feature film debut and is scheduled to shoot in the Dallas–Fort Worth area in late May 2027. Inspired by her Lebanese heritage and her parents’ immigrant journey, Jedo honors the resilience of those who endure hardship and dare to dream of a better future for their children. As the project moves toward production, the team welcomes conversations with potential partners and supporters who share its vision. For more information, contact Jedomovie@gmail.com.

About Interlochen Center for the Arts

The nonprofit Interlochen Center for the Arts is a recipient of the National Medal of Arts and the only organization in the world that brings together a 3,000-student summer camp program; a 550-plus-student fine arts boarding high school; a year-round source of expert online arts education for children, teens, and adults; opportunities for adults to engage in fulfilling artistic and creative programs; two 24-hour, listener-supported public radio services (classical music and news); more than 600 arts presentations annually by students, faculty, and world-renowned guest artists; a robust hospitality division that curates on-campus lodging, dining, and transportation services; and a global alumni base spanning nine decades, including leaders in the arts and all other endeavors. For information, visit Interlochen online at www.interlochen.org.

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Appearances By Kate Flannery (The Office), Dylan Aguilar (Netflix’s Love On The Spectrum), Anthony Ramos, Mike Majlak, Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley, And More

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 (LAS VEGAS, NV) — Multi-platinum singer-songwriter and mental health pioneer Jewel, her Inspiring Children Foundation (ICF), and National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) hosted the second annual Not Alone Awards last night in Las Vegas, celebrating individuals and organizations transforming the global mental health conversation, through research, clinical innovation, technology, advocacy, philanthropy, and art.  Produced by ICF and powered by the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, the Not Alone Awards were hosted by Emmy Award-winning comedian Loni Lovelive at the Wynn Las Vegas’ Encore Theater. The evening, live-streamed oniHeartRadio’s YouTube, featured performances by Jewel, Mike Posner, Bishop Briggs, Sheila E., Caroline Jones, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels and more, plus appearances by Kate Flannery (The Office), Dylan Aguilar (Love On The Spectrum), Mike Majlak, Anthony Ramos, Las Vegas’ Mayor Shelley Berkley and more. L-R: Caroline Jones, Mike Posner | Jewel

Throughout the evening, innovators were recognized for their groundbreaking work in reshaping how society approaches emotional and mental well-being and honored with a variety of musical performances. Mike Posner received the Not Alone Album of the Year Award, celebrating music that gives voice to vulnerability and uplifts the human spirit. The Philadelphia Phillies’ Strike Out the Stigma program (TJ Farrell) was named Not Alone Organization of the Year for its commitment to mental wellness and connection, while Tape Art’s Leah Smith and Michael Townsend received the Woz Innovation Award, honoring creative innovations that expand understanding of mental wellness. Hugz (Lexi Hensler)received the evening’s namesake Not Alone Award, recognizing connection, courage, and compassion at the heart of the organization’s mission.

Christiana Musk received the Jewel Never Broken Award, honoring resilience and the courage to heal and grow through life’s challenges, while Jewel was honored with the Not Alone Pioneer Award Presented by NAMI, recognizing visionaries advancing mental health research, advocacy, and healing. Paul Dalioreceived the Not Alone Legacy Award, recognizing lasting impact on mental health awareness, and Caroline Silby received the Not Alone Trailblazers Awardfor opening new paths toward inclusion, hope, and collective healing.

Additional highlights from the evening included Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley’s proclamation of November 2, 2026 as Nevada Mental Health Day, and Mike Majlak’s announcement of the Mike’s Bikes program, which will donate thousands of bicycles to people recovering from addiction and struggling with mental health.

The Not Alone Awards kicked off the three-day Not Alone Summit, bringing together leaders across entertainment, business, philanthropy, science, and mental health alongside youth voices to advance emotional well-being, expand access to support, and laying the groundwork for a new mental health care system.

Please see below for the full list of awards and honorees.

NOT ALONE AWARDS - 2026 HONOREES

Not Alone Organization Of The Year Award recipient:

Philadelphia Phillies’ Strike Out the Stigma program (TJ Farrell)

Woz Innovation Award recipient: 

Tape Art (Leah Smith and Michael Townsend)

Not Alone Pioneer Award Presented by NAMI recipient: 

Jewel

Not Alone Trailblazers Award recipient:

Caroline Silby, Head of Sport Psychology & Mental Health, U.S. Figure Skating

Not Alone Award recipient:

Hugz (Lexi Hensler)

Jewel Never Broken Award recipient: 

Christiana Musk

Not Alone Mental Health Album recipient:

Mike Posner

Not Alone Legacy Award recipient: 

Paul Dalio

About Jewel:

Jewel went from a girl who grew up with no running water on an Alaskan homestead, to a homeless teenager in San Diego, to an award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist who released one of the best-selling debuts of all time. Throughout her career Jewel has sold over 30 million albums worldwide and has earned 26 nominations for such awards as the GRAMMYs, American Music Awards, MTV Awards, VH1 Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and Country Music Awards, winning eight times. Jewel has been featured on the cover of TIME Magazine and Rolling Stone, and she has performed on Saturday Night Live, at the Super Bowl and the NBA Finals, for the Pope and the President of the United States. Her music has spanned a wide range of genres with top hits in Folk, Pop, Club, Country, Standards, Children's and Holiday music. 

About Inspiring Children Foundation:

For over 25 years, Jewel’s Inspiring Children Foundation (ICF) has been transforming the lives of at-risk youth struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation and other mental health challenges by providing a whole human approach to physical, emotional and mental health. ICF serves 2,500 youth in-person and millions online. 95% of students in their Leadership Program have earned college scholarships for academics & athletics (tennis) to some of the best colleges in the US. 100% of their last graduating class self-reported a full remission in their depression and suicidal ideation symptoms. Parts of the program are now being duplicated in 22 cities by other non profits. For more information, please visit www.inspiringchildren.org. 

(November 3, 2026) Grahame Lesh & Friends celebrated Halloween with a Mario Kart-themed show at The Muse in Nantucket on October 31, dubbed “Guitariokart 64,” developed and arranged by Justin Mazer and Pat Finnerty. Mario Kart gameplay was projected across TV screens throughout the venue, with the band jamming along to the on-screen action. The group took the stage in costume as a full Mario Kart lineup: guitarist/vocalist Grahame Lesh as Wario, drummer/vocalist Nathan Graham as Luigi, keyboardist Damian Calcagne as Bowser, guitarist Justin Mazer as Yoshi, and bassist Zach Djinikian as Mario.

The setlist kept pace with the costumes. The October 31 show opened with “Ramble On Rose” and moved through “Deal,” “Mountain Song,” and “Wharf Rat” before the first set closed with “Help on the Way” and “Slipknot!” leading into the first of two “Luigi’s Raceway” interludes. The second set split “Eyes of the World” with a detour through “Koopa Troopa Beach,” then worked “Cumberland Blues” around a stop at “Moo Moo Farm” before closing with “Unbroken Chain.” The encore brought back “Luigi’s Raceway” before flowing into “The Greatest Story Ever Told” and “Box of Rain.”

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Grahame Lesh & Friends Setlist

October 31, 2026 – The Muse, Nantucket

Set One

1. Intro
2. “Ramble On Rose”
3. “Deal”
4. “Mountain Song”
5. “Wharf Rat”
6. “Help on the Way” >
7. “Slipknot!” >
8. “Luigi’s Raceway #1”

Set Two

1. “Eyes of the World” >
2. “Koopa Troopa” >
3. “Eyes of the World” (outro) >
4. “No More Do I” >
5. “Cumberland Blues” >
6. “Moo Moo Farm” >
7. “Cumberland Blues”
8. “Unbroken Chain”

Encore

1. “Luigi’s Raceway #2” >
2. “The Greatest Story Ever Told”
3. “Box of Rain”

Grahame Lesh & Friends head to Los Angeles next for three sold-out shows at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever November 12-14, before heading to The Orange Peel in Asheville on December 18 and Brooklyn Bowl Nashville on December 19. The band closes the year with New Year’s Eve shows at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale on December 30 and 31, joined by Kanika Moore and the Wolfpack, and returns to San Francisco on February 6 for a Mardi Gras celebration at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium with Warren Haynes, Neal Francis, Cyril Neville, John Molo, and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Tickets and additional information are available at grahamelesh.com.

Grahame Lesh & Friends Fall Dates 2026

November 12 – Los Angeles, CA @ Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever (SOLD OUT)

November 13 – Los Angeles, CA @ Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever (SOLD OUT)

November 14 – Los Angeles, CA @ Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever (SOLD OUT)

December 18 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel

December 19 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl Nashville

Grahame Lesh & Friends New Year’s Eve 2026

December 30 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ The Parker

December 31 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ The Parker

Grahame Lesh & Friends 2027 Dates

February 6 – San Francisco, CA @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

About Grahame Lesh

Grahame Lesh is a Marin County, California-based guitarist, singer-songwriter, bandleader, curator, and musical director whose work bridges roots rock, Americana, and the expansive improvisational tradition of the Grateful Dead universe. Best known as a founding member and co-frontperson of Midnight North, as well as for his work with Phil Lesh & Friends and the Terrapin Family Band, Lesh has become a central figure in the thriving musical community that grew out of Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael. Beyond performing, he has also emerged as a curator and creative organizer behind collaborative concerts, rotating ensemble projects, and community-driven live experiences including The Heart of Town and the Terrapin Roadshow series. Since forming Midnight North in 2012, he has toured extensively nationwide and released a substantial body of original music, including five studio albums, three live albums, and two EPs, highlighted by 2023’s Diamonds in the Zodiac, produced by Amy Helm and featuring contributions from Phil Lesh and others. Through Grahame Lesh & Friends, he further explores reinterpretations of Grateful Dead material, reimagined Midnight North songs, and eclectic repertoire while bringing together musicians across generations and genres in performances centered on spontaneity, collaboration, and reinvention. His international touring with Phil Lesh ensembles has taken him to stages from Fuji Rock Festival to Newport Folk Festival, and his work remains rooted in songcraft, groove, and a commitment to pushing this musical tradition forward while honoring its roots.

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Paul Anka   You Are My Destiny Tour   Thursday, November 5 [Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 8:00pm]   Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Anka returns with an evening celebrating one of music's most remarkable careers. From timeless classics like "Diana," "Put Your Head on My Shoulder," and "My Way" to his enduring legacy as a songwriter and performer, Anka continues to captivate audiences across generations.

Zarna Garg   The Million Dollar Excuses Tour   Friday, November 6 [Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 8:00pm]   Acclaimed comedian and bestselling author Zarna Garg brings her Million Dollar Excuses Tour to The Capitol Theatre. Known for her relatable takes on family, parenting, and immigrant life, Garg has earned praise for her hit comedy specials, sold-out shows, and viral storytelling.

Chicago   Tuesday, November 10 [Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 8:00pm]   Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends Chicago return to The Capitol Theatre for another unforgettable night of classic hits. One of the best-selling and longest-running bands in music history, Chicago continues to thrill audiences with the songs that have defined generations for nearly six decades.

Bert Kreischer  Permission To Party World Tour   Thursday, November 12 [Doors: 5:30pm / Show: 7:00pm]   Comedy superstar Bert Kreischer returns with his Permission To Party Tour. Known for his wildly entertaining storytelling, hit Netflix specials, and popular podcasts Bertcast and 2 Bears, 1 Cave, Kreischer continues to be one of the world's biggest stand-up comedians and most electrifying live performers.

Trey Anastasio Band   Monday, November 16 [Doors: 6:00pm / Show: 7:30pm]   Since 1998, Trey Anastasio has toured and recorded with several backup musicians, including several side-projects organized and led by the guitarist and composer. While active, his bands did not have a name. Fans commonly referred to them as Trey Anastasio Band, or TAB for short.

Twiddle  Frendsgiving   Friday, November 27 Saturday, November 28 Sunday, November 29 [Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 8:00pm]   Beloved jam favorites Twiddle return to The Capitol Theatre with their signature blend of rock, reggae, funk, bluegrass, jazz, and psychedelic improvisation. Following a touring hiatus and the release of their new single, "Good Time," the band embarks on an exciting new chapter while delivering the immersive live performances fans know and love.

Jason Bonham's Led Zepplin Evening  Thursday, December 3 [Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 8:00pm]   A lot of talented children have probably been asked by a parent to entertain family and friends, maybe in the living room, maybe sing a little, play an instrument. No big deal and a good way to get used to performing for others. But when Jason Bonham was a small child and got called in to entertain, the family friends he played his drums for could be anyone from Jimmy Page to some of the guys from the group Bad Company. That's what happens when your father is drummer John Bonham, one of the original members of the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin.

Allman Betts Family Revival - A Decade of Revival   Friday, December 4 [Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 8:00pm]   What started as a 70th birthday celebration for Gregg Allman in 2017 has evolved into an annual celebration of one of rock ‘n’ roll’s finest catalogs. Galvanizing the families of Allman & Betts: The Allman Betts Family Revival has become a yearly tradition featuring some of the finest musicians on the planet.

Central Park Dance Presents: The Nutcracker   Saturday, December 5 [Doors: 4:00pm / Show: 5:00pm] Sunday, December 6 [Doors: 11:30am / Show: 12:30pm] Sunday, December 6 Doors: 4:00pm / Show: 5:00pm]   Central Park Dance brings the magic of the holiday season to life with its annual production of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. Featuring more than 100 dancers from Central Park Dance and surrounding communities, the enchanting production returns to Capitol Theatre to kick start the winter season.

12th Annual John Henry's Friends The Waterboys ft. Steve Earle   Performing Fisherman's Blues Revue   Friday, December 11 [Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 8:00pm]   GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, author, actor and activist Steve Earle brings the 12th Annual John Henry’s Friends Benefit, featuring the only North American performance of The Waterboys’ Fisherman’s Blues Revue, to The Capitol Theatre on Friday, December 11.

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings   Play the Grateful Dead Acoustic Reckoning   Saturday, December 12 [Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 8:00pm] Sunday, December 13 [Doors: 5:30pm / Show: 7:00pm] Friday, December 18 [Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 8:00pm]   Gillian Welch and David Rawlings are pillars of the modern acoustic music world and their rich and remarkable careers span over twenty-five years. They have been hailed by Pitchfork as “modern masters of American folk” and “protectors of the American folk song” by Rolling Stone and the New York Times says “their combined voices operate beyond simple sonic harmony. There are emotional inquiries at play. If Welch’s voice delivers the good news or the hard news of the world, Rawlings’s voice comes underneath, asking how much deeper the sadness can go or what fresh heights the ecstatic can climb to.”

Brandi Carlile   Burn The Setlist (The All Request Tour)   Tuesday, December 15 Wednesday, December 16 Thursday, December 17 [Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 8:00pm]   This show will be a phone-free experience. Phones will be secured in Yondr pouches. Guests will maintain possession of their phones at all times.   One of music's most respected voices, Brandi Carlile is an Oscar-nominee, 11x Grammy-winner, 2x EMMY-winner and #1 New York Times Bestselling author. Her acclaimed #1 album, Returning To Myself (Interscope Records/Lost Highway), marks a deeply personal new chapter for Carlile, pairing intimate songwriting with sweeping, emotionally resonant arrangements across a collection that explores self-discovery, identity and the complexities of coming home to oneself. Hailed as "one of the best albums of the year" (Variety), "remarkable" (Billboard) and a record "whose compositions feel like instant classics" (NPR Music), the album earned Carlile nominations for both Song of the Year ("Returning To Myself"') and Artist of the Year at the 2026 Americana Awards.

Get the Led Out   A Celebration of 'The Mighty Zep'   Saturday, December 19 [Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 8:00pm]   Get The Led Out is a group of professional musicians who are passionate about their love of the music of Led Zeppelin. It's been their mission to bring the studio recordings of "The Mighty Zep" to life on the big concert stage. This is not an impersonator act but rather a group of musicians who were fans first, striving to do justice to one of the greatest bands in rock history!

Gov't Mule   with Audley Freed   Monday December 28 Tuesday, December 29 [Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 8:00pm]   For three decades, Gov’t Mule has galvanized a global fan base with their honest, organic and daring music and improvisational virtuosity, leading them to be recognized as one of the most timeless, revered and active bands in the world whose spot amongst rock titans remains unshakable. Led by visionary GRAMMY Award-winning artist, guitar legend, songwriter and producer Warren Haynes – a cornerstone of the American music landscape – the enduring, globally revered GRAMMY-nominated group has showcased its intelligence and breadth over the course of 20+ studio and live albums, thousands of memorable performances, and millions of album and track sales.

Dark Star Orchestra   Cosmic New Year's Run   Thursday, December 31 Friday, January 1 Saturday, January 2 [Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 8:00pm]   Performing to critical acclaim for nearly 30 years and over 3300 shows, Dark Star Orchestra continues the Grateful Dead live concert experience. The seven-piece band performs shows based on actual Grateful Dead set lists from their 30 years of touring, or creates unique sets from the Dead’s extensive catalog.

January 2027 Joe Russo's Almost Dead   Friday, January 15 Saturday, January 16 Sunday, January 17 [Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 8:00pm]   Joe Russo's Almost Dead made their debut at The Capitol Theatre on December 27, 2013, for just their second performance ever, and have since returned another 34 times. The venue holds a special place in the band’s history, serving as their final stop before the pandemic. The beloved Grateful Dead inspired band will return to The Capitol Theatre for a three night run. Jessie's Girl   Saturday, January 23 [Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 8:00pm]   Back To The Eighties Show with Jessie’s Girl brings the ultimate tribute to the music of the 80s. Featuring vocalists Destinee Monroe, Jerome Bell-Bastien, and Mark Rinzel, the show is backed by a band of NYC music-scene veterans: Eric Presti on guitar, Drew Mortali on bass, Michael Maenza on drums, and Karlee Bloom on keys. Jessie’s Girl delivers a high energy celebration of the music and nostalgia of the 1980s. February 2027 Umphrey's McGee   Fresh Cut 2027   Friday, February 12 [Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 8:00pm]   New year. Fresh Cut. Umphrey’s McGee is hitting the road in 2027, turning the page with renewed energy and plenty of daylight ahead. There is a whole lot of good music and good times still to cultivate. March 2027

Collective Soul   Sunday, March 21 [Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 8:00pm]   Collective Soul is a multi-platinum rock band from Georgia. The band has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide and earned seven No. 1 singles, including iconic hits “Shine,” “December,” and “The World I Know.” Their latest album, Touch and Go, explores the band’s New Wave influences, showcasing another side of their dynamic rock sound.

Foreigner   Celebrating 50 Years   Friday, April 30 [Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 8:00pm]   With more Top 10 hits than Journey and as many as Fleetwood Mac, Foreigner ranks prominently across categories in Billboard’s “Greatest of All Time” list.