January 31, 2011 - Since 1992, Big Day Out has compelled Australians to mark their calendars for the pivotal music event of their Southern Hemisphere summer. This year, the touring festival kicked off Jan. 21 in neighboring Auckland, New Zealand.
July 31, 2009 - Long-time collaborators Nick Cave and Warren Ellis are anticipating the September release of "White Lunar," a double-disc set featuring music from film scores and soundtracks the two have worked on together in recent years.
May 2, 2008 - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds have announced their first North American tour in more than five years, on the heels of the band's new studio album, "Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!"
February 7, 2007 - Reunion-tour plans for The Police are expected to surface Monday (2/12), when the band will hold a press conference--and evidently perform--at the Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, CA.
December 20, 2004 - Rapper Young Buck, whose real name is David Darnell Brown, was officially charged on Monday (12/20) with assault with a deadly weapon in connection with a stabbing that took place during November's Vibe Awards.
June 18, 2003 - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds have scheduled a quick North American jaunt that leads up to the Aug. 26 release of their first DVD, "God is in the House."
October 23, 2001 - Having postponed an autumn tour of North America in light of the Sept. 11 attacks, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds have rescheduled the 14-city, 17-date jaunt for next April and May.
Since 1992, Big Day Out has compelled Australians to mark their calendars for the pivotal music event of their Southern Hemisphere summer. This year, the touring festival kicked off Jan. 21 in neighboring Auckland, New Zealand.
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