{
  "id": 12641763,
  "title": "Remember your ‘Passenger Seat’ era? American band Stephen Speaks brings hits to Dubai",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/remember-your-passenger-seat-era-american-band-stephen-speaks-brings",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T13:28:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/remember-your-passenger-seat-era-american-band-stephen-speaks-brings-hits-to-dubai-1.500701911"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai: Acoustic pop-rock band Stephen Speaks will bring their “Right on Time World Tour” to Dubai on November 21, performing at the Dubai Miracle Garden Amphitheatre. Known for hits like \"Passenger Seat\" and \"Out of My League,\" the band’s music has become part of listeners’ personal journeys, evoking memories of first loves, friendships, heartbreak, and growing up. For many, the songs are more than just familiar tracks – they are nostalgic reminders of people, places, and chapters of life that have passed. Concert director JM Avelino has designed the show to evoke those memories, featuring covers such as \"Baby One More Time.\" The Dubai Miracle Garden will serve as a distinctive backdrop, adding to the atmosphere. Stephen Speaks’ music has stood the test of time, with fans like chef David Jezreel Pamplona, who linked the band to his university years, and CEO Lorena Dela Cruz, who associates it with her younger years, expressing their joy at hearing the band perform live. CEO Wanja Groeger sees the concert as an opportunity to reflect on the passage of time and hear the band’s continued musical output. Business coach William Payne, who learned \"Passenger Seat\" when he first picked up a guitar, looks forward to the live experience and being part of the nostalgic night. While the concert will allow fans to revisit the band’s older songs, it also marks a new chapter in their musical journey, with the upcoming single \"Right on Time\" exploring life’s unexpected turns and the connections that make the journey worthwhile.",
  "summary": "Dubai: If you have ever heard a song and been transported straight back to a particular time in your life, you may understand why Stephen Speaks’ music has stayed with so many listeners. The American acoustic pop-rock band is coming to Dubai on November 21, opening their “Right on Time World Tour” at the Dubai Miracle Garden Amphitheatre. Known for acoustic rock and indie pop, Stephen Speaks is…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}