Summer Concert News

Most big tours are announced before the summer, so we can all pick our shows and go get our hands on our concert tickets before they sell out. But, if you still haven’t found that show you’re dying to see, or if you did and you saw it already and need another fix for the second half of summer, rest assured that more are coming.

What’s interesting is that while the beginning of the summer beholds tour announcements from big names like Aerosmith, late summer is full of quirkier, more obscure tours. Don’t ignore these concerts, they could be even more fun. You might discover something new, you’ll increase your musical street cred, and these tickets will be cheaper than the big headlining acts, so they’re a must-see for those of you keeping an eye on your budget. It might be easier to get discount tickets, well, cheaper tickets, by going to the venue itself and skipping all the fees that rack up online.

One crazy tour idea is Dangerous, a heavy metal Michael Jackson tribute band. No, there are no mistakes in that sentence. So if you like metal, and you like Michael, this might be a wacky night out. You might as well head to the show, when will an opportunity like this come along again? Check out http://www.myspace.com/letsmakedangeroushappen for dates and ticket info.

Indie alternative band The Bravery is on tour, albeit a brief one. If you’re lucky enough to live near one of their scheduled venues, you have to check them out. The Bravery exploded onto the scene after playing in New York steadily, listeners and critics alike raving about their strong, triumphant, pretty, and yet tough and edgy sound, layered with poignant lyrics and a whole lot of musical talent. http://pollstar.com/resultsArtist.aspx?ID=73248&SortBy=Date for dates.

If you’re lucky enough to live anywhere near the New York/New Jersey area, you can still get tickets for All Points West Music and Art Festival, running from July 31 to August 2. Big acts like Tool, Coldplay, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, My Bloody Valentine, The Ting Tings, Echo and the Bunnymen, and Silversun Pickups are playing, so there’s definitely something for everyone. And the latest news? Due to Adam “MCA” Yauch’s recent, unfortunate cancer diagnosis, Jay-Z will be replacing The Beastie Boys. Our thoughts go out to MCA, who assured fans that they caught the cancer very early and can treat with surgery. So, if you’re a Jay-Z fan, better hurry and get your concert tickets! www.apwfestival.com/

July 24th, 2009 by Courtney Iseman | Posted in Concert Tours | (0)