When there is a live music event, we often refer to it as a “gig.” Why? I’ve heard several explanations, and here’s the most recent, which comes from the musical history of New Orleans.

It begins with a term used in illegal lotteries, which moved to horse racing. A two-number betting combination was known as a “saddle,” while a three-number combo was called a “gig,” after a type of horse-drawn cart. When musicians were paid for a show, they got paid with whatever was left over after the venue took its cut. This was dicey because a club may or may not pay.

Getting money at the end of the night was like a “gig” bet at the track. You might or might not get paid. Therefore, playing a club show also became known as a “gig.”

Sidebar: The term “gig” may also refer to a show played using a horse-drawn cart as a stage that would be hauled from place to place.

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We all know how difficult it can be to get tickets to a big concert. You do everything right, but the gig is sold out within seconds of going on sale. It’s so frustrating. Maybe, then, it’s time for a different approach.

In the Nihonbashi district of Tokyo is a shrine that’s more than a thousand years old. It is called Fukutoku, a calm place in the midst of a very busy part of the city. But this Shinto shrine is visited for a very specific purpose. Like other such shrines, people come to ask for kami—good fortune and good health—from the Shinto gods.

But Fukutoku attracts people with a very special wish: The ability to get concert tickets. Superfans from all over Japan visit the shrine and pray that they’ll have luck getting to a show by their favourite artist.

Does it work? Fukutoku believers say “yes.”

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Skiantos was one of the first wave of punk bands in the 1970s. They were formed in 1975, but decided that they weren’t as angry as some of their peers, so comedy—the kind that draws from Futurism and Dadaism—became a driving part of their whole existence.

When it came to their music, it wasn’t exactly what you’d call polished or professional, but that was the point. The rawness, the out-of-tune vocals, and the weird lyrics were all designed to provoke the audience. Sometimes, for added effect, they’d throw vegetables into the crowd

Their most infamous gig was at the Bologna Rock Festival on April 2, 1979. For their set, they brought out a kitchen, a table, a TV, and a fridge. They boiled some spaghetti, sat down, ate it, and left, without playing a single note. It was…baffling.

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We’ve been brought up on TV crime shows and police procedurals. In about 45 minutes, a crime is committed, evidence is gathered, suspects are identified and arrested, sent to trial, and either convicted or acquitted. In real life, though, it doesn’t work that way.

When we learn of a horrific crime, it occupies the news cycle for days, weeks, and even months as the case plays out. But then, inevitably, something else comes along, and we move on before the story of that crime is complete.

Has the case gone cold? Did anyone ever get arrested? Was there a conviction? If so, what happened at the trial? Did anyone go to jail? And if someone is in prison, what’s their status?

In short, was justice served? Much of the time, we don’t know because no one ever follows up. And if they do, these new details get lost in the constant deluge of information that comes at us every day.

This is episode 67 of Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry. Over the life of this show, we’ve talked about dozens of cases, most of which have been resolved. But some of these tales just keep on going.

Time for some updates, resolutions, and conclusions to some very infamous crimes from the world of music.

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There has been a concerted effort on the part of phone manufacturers to move people away from wired headphones to wireless earbuds. When was the last time you saw a phone with a headphone jack? People seem to have had enough of this.

There’s a growing resurgence in the use of wired headphones. Why? A couple of reasons.

First, using wired headphones is a kind of statement against everything being digital. Practical, time-tested tech is winning over technology that’s constantly being updated, often with mixed results. Another reason could be the audio limitations of Bluetooth. If you want to listen to songs in their full resolution, you can’t with Bluetooth because the bandwidth is too narrow. The only way to hear the full glory of a digital song file is with a wired connection.

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Just one week after some “lost Canadians” were told to surrender their new citizenship certificates, a few received letters over the weekend confirming their citizenship claims are once again considered valid.

The department has said “a few dozen” people who received proof of citizenship under Canada’s citizenship-by-descent law received letters earlier this month demanding they surrender their proof of citizenship pending further review.

A new confirmation letter shared with The Canadian Press today says the recipient’s citizenship was reconfirmed after a “thorough review” of their case.

The letter also says the recipient was told to surrender their citizenship certificate on June 13 following a review of the documents submitted to obtain it.

The immigration department has been notifying individuals whose citizenship is under review that their Canadian passports are no longer valid and must be returned.

Immigration Minister Lena Diab and her department have not said what led to the citizenship reviews in the first place.

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Manitoba’s Chief Justice Glenn Joyal has been nominated to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court of Canada.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Joyal has demonstrated the integrity, experience and judgment required of the Supreme Court.

Joyal has served as the Chief Justice of the Court of King’s Bench of Manitoba since 2011.

The selection process for a new justice began in March, to replace Justice Sheilah Martin, who retired at the end of May.

An independent advisory board reviewed applications and submitted a shortlist of qualified candidates to Carney for consideration.

Justice Minister Sean Fraser says Joyal has worked to advance reconciliation, improve access to justice and modernize court operations throughout his career.

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A concertgoer fell to his death during a Goose concert at Madison Square Garden on Saturday in New York City, according to police.

Officers responding to a 911 call around 9:50 p.m. found the man unconscious and unresponsive with injuries indicating a fall from an “elevated position,” the New York City Police Department said in a statement to Global News.

Police did not say how far the man fell, but said he was in Section 300. They identified him as Paul Kueker, 51, of Niantic, Conn.

Police said the man was with his wife when the fall occurred and he was taken to NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue, where he was pronounced dead.

Police do not suspect foul play and an investigation remains ongoing.

The man was attending a concert for rock band Goose on Saturday.

In a statement, the band said it was “deeply saddened and heartbroken” to learn of the tragic event that occurred at the show.

“We extend our deepest sympathy to everyone affected. Thank you to the emergency personnel and venue staff who stepped in with care and support,” the band added.

In a followup statement, the band said it was “reeling following the events that occurred at last nights show.”

“Getting off stage to learn the news was devastating for us and our crew, and we cannot image how some of you left the show feeling last night,” the band said. “We want to make all of our fans and friends aware of some resources available to them.”

The band went on to share a crisis and support hotline that connects callers to counsellors anywhere in the county.

“Additionally, this week we are working to host community gatherings with licensed therapists and grief counselors present, offering support with guided breathwork, space to share, and smaller breakout circles,” the band added.

“We are working with Western Sun Foundation to establish a fund to provide support and resources to our fans. More information will be available in the coming days about what those resources look like and how you can access those funds.”

The band said its show in Central Park would still go on as planned on Sunday and that all proceeds from the show would go toward a charitable fund providing support and resources for their fans.

“We considered whether or not we were going to play and came to the decision that the best thing we can do right now is bring our community together, lean on one another, and offer a space for healing. So let’s be kind to each other tonight and remember our friend,” the band said in its statement.

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Goose paid tribute to the fan at the SummerStage in Central Park on Sunday at the beginning of their concert.

“We just wanted to take a moment to address some of the tragic events that happened at last night’s show, and extend our deepest condolences to Paul, his family, his friends and everybody who was affected by what happened,” band member Peter Anspach said.

A moment of silence was held for Kueker at the show.

“In moments like this, you realize life is so fragile, we’re so lucky to have an incredible community here around us. Everybody, if you’re struggling with something, please don’t be afraid to reach out to somebody in your life or send us a message. You know, please,” Anspach said.

“We got to help each other out. That’s why we’re here. People are meant to talk and be with people, so thank you everybody for coming tonight, and we really appreciate you guys so much. We love you.”

— with files from The Associated Press

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