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Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), the leading global music rights organization, presented Sir Paul McCartney with a BMI Million-Air Award to honor over 4 million U.S. broadcast performances of his James Bond film song, “Live and Let Die.” The designation has been bestowed on many of BMI’s iconic songwriters, including Dolly Parton, Isaac Hayes and Roy Orbison. Sir Paul McCartney has received a staggering 75 BMI Million-Air Awards throughout his career, including one for achieving 5 million U.S.

Dark Star Orchestra shared the stage with Grateful Dead founding member, Phil Lesh, as he sat in with the band at their performance Saturday, October 13 at The Fillmore in San Francisco.Joining DSO on bass for the first time, Lesh held court at the historic venue performing during the entire end first set which included: Jack StrawHere Comes SunshineFeel Like A StrangerDark Star>Playin’ In The Band>Two Souls In Communion>Eyes Of The World>Morning Dew>Playin’ (reprise)Bay Area photographer Bob Minkin was there to capture the magic, attached.

On the heels of a triumphant pair of performances on Saturday Night Live, Passion Pit announce their first of many 2013 tour dates:  a headline performance on February 8th at New York City’s Madison Square Garden with very special guests Matt & Kim.  With a capacity of over 13,000, the Madison Square Garden show will be the bands largest headlining show to date.  Tickets for the MSG show will be available via presale on Thursday, October 18th, with the public on-sale se

KGNU & Z2 Entertainment are proud to present Femi Kuti and the Positive Force to the Boulder Theater on Tuesday, January 15th.  Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, October 19th, 2012 at 10:00 am for $25 general admission.Those who have followed his career and have experienced his music know this for a fact: Femi Kuti never felt just satisfied with being the King's heir.

Z2 Entertainment is proud to present The Wailers perform “Survival” at the Fox Theatre on Friday, December 28th.  Tickets go on sale Friday, October 19th for $26.00 in advance and $28.00 day of show.

Incredible performers The Civil Wars come to the intimate Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theatre on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 19th / 10AM.  This is part of the Cruzan Concert Series.

After leading the USSR to a gold medal (and victory over the U.S.A.) at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, Sarunas Marciulionis and Arvydas Sabonis were poster boys for their oppressor’s sports machine. Four years later, after the fall of the Soviet Union, they emerged as symbols of democracy, helping their country break free from the shackles of Communism, and willing newly independent Lithuania to the medal stand at the Barcelona Olympics.

Jon McIntire, former manager of the Grateful Dead and New Riders of the Purple Sage, was also a longstanding member of the Rex Board of Directors, continuing until his passing as an active member of the Rex Advisory Board.  On Thursday, February 16th, 2012, Jon McIntire passed away. We feel a profound sense of loss.

Furthur New Year's Eve! Furthur will play three nights in San Francisco on December 29, 30 and 31, at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. More info @ www.furthur.net.

Furthur NYE Run!Bill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CA

Pre Sales Via Mail Order and Internet Pre-Sales @ 9:00am PST/Noon EST on Monday, October 15 through 3:00pm PST/6:00pm EST on Thursday, October 18.Public On Sale: Friday, October 19 at 10:00am PST