![]() Last week, Coldplay unveiled their upcoming collab with BTS, “My Universe,” a selection from Coldplay’s upcoming album, “Music of the Spheres.” The song is performed in both English and Korean and is out Thursday. Martin actually had to restart “A Sky Full of Stars” as he struggled to pull his jacket back on. At once contorting and bellowing, Martin was sweaty enough that the confetti stuck to his face by the end of Saturday night’s set.Ĭoldplay came forth with “A Sky Full of Stars” and “Viva La Vida,” the latter’s violin intro throwing the crowd into a bounce-fest. What else can you say about the dependably forceful rock band? To use a tennis or basketball term, frontman Chris Martin leaves it all on the court. We are always pushing the cause and looking forward.” “I would love that, because we both have new albums coming out,” Schon said, referring to Santana’s “Blessings and Miracles,” due for release Oct. He’s also looking across the horizon to a possible co-headlining tour with Carlos Santana, his original band mate from the Santana days in the Bay Area. Schon says the band is prepping for a tour in February. An EP might be in the offing, but not before the end of the year. Of the new album, Schon says, “It’s smokin’.” The first single, “The Way We Used To Be,” is out. Journey also has a new album out, yet to be titled, due (hopefully) by the time the Vegas shows open. The band has played a series of concerts on the East Coast and in July was the longest-established band to play Lollapalooza in Chicago. 1-11 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, and also a single performance Dec. ![]() The set was Journey’s toe in the water for its upcoming six-show series Dec. I’m feeling very good about my playing right now.” “I actually just played and played during COVID. “I’m finally getting my chops back,” Schon, a founding member of Journey, said before the show. “That is impressive, when you consider our catalogue.”Ī day after the show, the 67-year-old said he was revitalized by the show. “Arnel sang everything in its original key,” Schon said. Schon was clearly buoyed by his return to Las Vegas, a place the band has frequented since re-forming with Pineda in 2007, and also in years prior. Schon said that Jackson continues to rehab from spinal surgery, adds that he hopes Jackson will be ready for the stage in Las Vegas. Randy Jackson (same Jackson from “American Idol”) has been announced as the band’s returning bassist, though he wasn’t in the iHeart show. Jonathan Cain, Deen Castronovo, Marco Mendoza and Jason Derlatka further powered the Journey lineup at T-Mobile.īest ending ever for #iHeartFestival2021! WHAT. Guitarist Neal Schon unleashed his soaring, melodic solos and vocalist Arnel Pineda has reinforced his indispensable position as the band’s vocalist. Journey closed the night with a rousing recitation of the classics, “Separate Ways,” “Any Way You Want It,” “Lights,” “Wheel in the Sky” and the inexhaustible showstopper, “Don’t Stop Believin’.” performance at the #iHeartFestival2021 was the definition of star power! □ /EYiDbUDWK5 So, we had an epic set from Journey, an anthemic performance from Coldplay and a fiery performance from Billie Eilish during Saturday’s second and final night at T-Mobile Arena. But achieving what is expected, delivering the high expectations, also hits the mark at iHeart. ![]() In its decadelong run in Las Vegas, iHeartRadio Music Festival has been known to stage unlikely moments and unbilled collaborations. Jonathan Cain and Neal Schon of Journey perform during the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, Sept. ![]()
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