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Paul Simon concert in Amsterdam

Alexa Ray Amsterdammer, Only-Be, Things to do in Amsterdam

It is known that Amsterdam is a city where many musicians have always gone to have fun. Thus, in rock history, Amsterdam, always is remembered for the famous concert by The Doors in September 1968 in which they appeared without Jim Morrison. Was it the new false phase of The Doors after Jim´s death? Not at all. Jim died back in 1970, The chaos in Amsterdam is remembered till date by the band and the fans, being a particularly restless and unforgettable night , and the events that triggered it of course involve drugs and rock n roll. The story goes like this: apparently, The Doors had spent time touring with Canned Heat. During the tour, the fabulous singer of Canned Heat, Bob “The Bear” Hite, gave Jim a piece of hashish, who of course waited for the best time to consume it and kept it in his pocket. When The Doors were about to come to Holland, his manager told him it would be best to get rid of all the drugs they carried. Morrison, faced with this situation, swallowed the piece of hashish “The Bear” had given him in front of the astonished gaze of the other band members. During that evening, before going on stage with The Doors, Jim continued to drink alcohol, especially whiskey. While the time to hit the stage approached, Jim was getting lost further into space and during the performance of Jefferson Airplane, who opened the concert for The Doors, Morrison went on stage to dance and sing with them. He attempted to kiss Grace Slick as she sang, and then went on dancing,... read more

The Beach Boys in Barcelona

Mónica Boixeda Barcelonian, Only-Be

It was 1961. It was the beginning of a prodigious decade for music and arts. A band from California made up by three brothers, the virtuoso cousin and a high school friend became incredibly famous on the radio (back then, TV didn´t have the power that it has now and the Internet didn´t exist, of course) with a few catchy and happy tunes with neat vocals and wonderfully composed songs. These were the Beach Boys: the brothers Brian, Car and Dennis Wilson, the cousin Mike Love and Al Jardine, who wasn´t from the family. Happy and lively songs, magnificent vocal combinations, guitars and a lot of happiness (plenty of it) came out of the Beach Boys. Their albums soon reached the #1 spot on the charts; they sold like hot cakes and were played at all parties. It was the ´official´ music of the surfers from California, of the girls who dared to wear bikinis, a garment that was popularized by Brigitte Bardot a few years before on the Côte d´Azur. Anyhow, that was an authentic revolution, both in terms of music as in the way of understanding life. Plenty has happened since 1961 and the band has been around the block a few times. The younger Wilson brothers didn´t survive time. To that, they added lawsuits related to royalties, image rights and a long legal etcetera but, incombustible to the dismay of the new sounds, the Beach Boys, now ´boys´ in their 70s, are back with a new world tour and a new album. It´s a studio album, just like they´ve always liked it, called That´s why God... read more

Luglio Suona Bene in Rome

Mónica Boixeda Only-Be, Roman

Rome is one of the most beautiful cities to visit during the summer. Its intense cultural scene and nightlife, can give you many moments of fun, joy, and magic. Arriving in Rome is an experience that involves all your senses. If you love music, you’ll be able to find a wide range of styles through the streets and avenues of the Italian capital. From street musicians, concert halls, bars and auditoriums, Rome is definitely a city dedicated to musical arts throughout the year. When it comes to summer, a festival like Luglio Suona Bene offers interesting alternatives. The festival Luglio Suona Bene is without doubt one of the best options to enjoy live music during the months of June, July and August in beautiful Rome. This festival is dedicated to a diverse audience, while offering very affordable prices. The gap between each concert and artist allows you to choose in advance what performances to see without missing any of your favorite ones. That is why, there are no additional expenses or the disappointments of having to attend a concert you won’t like. Usually during the summer festivals, there are large companies that only seek to raise more money without judging, or having any idea of what really means to organize an event with artists of different styles, in an efficient way and above all, affordable to the public. Generally, festivals are usually packed with tourists that sometimes, just come to drink and destroy the spaces designed to listen quality performances. In the case of Luglio Suona Bene, this is just the opposite. While the influx of tourists during the... read more