Jon Auer News Today

Vegas shepherd rescue. Good morning, ladies. Good morning. All right. So beth, julie, youre teaming up. Tell us about it. I was so honored that i got to head a committee here at our station to dole out money that the foundation said they would give to the Las Vegas Community which is so generous of our parent company. And as we began looking at organizations, we want to do give the money to vegas shepherd rescue, one of julies favorite, was top on our list. So honored on behalf of Scripps Howard...

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Memphis power pop pioneers Big Star have announced a 50th anniversary tour in celebration of their second studio album, Radio City.

Joseph Gomoll Foundation benefit (epilepsy research) featuring a battle of the bands between Know-It-All Boyfriends and Know-It-All-Girlfriends, plus many special guests. $39.95.

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A series of misfortunes cut short the career of Alex Chilton and Chris Bell’s band, an inspiration for alternative rock. Now, the sole surviving member will tour with a group of admirers, including R.E.M.’s Mike Mills, to play the Memphis band’s repertoire

His music has inspired many around the world, been featured in film, and on Oct. 12, Jon Auer will bring his West Coast Waves tour to Brickworks.

The power-pop outfit Big Star shone brightly, not initially, not for very long, and was only visible to those who truly saw their genius.

Seemingly ageless, as the last living original member of the seminal band Big Star, Jody Stephens is the ultimate appreciator.

Jody Stephens, Mike Mills and other rock notables mark the 50th anniversary of #1 Record at Jersey City show