The Blink 182 concert is going strong, and I bet you want to see them, they’re a great, exciting band that hasn’t toured in an eternity. And now, here’s something to sweeten the deal: Doritoes is giving away free tickets to many of the concerts! Go to Doritoeslatenight.com to see if your city has free tickets available, and enter to win!
Rock stars giving back: James Taylor, a Massachusetts native, gave $500,000 of his earnings to the Boston Symphony.
Grunge band Candlebox will celebrate the area of grunge and their own origins with a performance at the Lounge Acts Concert at the D and R Theater in Aberdeen, Washington, near Seattle, October 17th. All proceeds will go the building of a youth center in the city, in Kurt Cobain’s name.
Kikd Rock is set to sponsor the Big Three Stage at Arts, Beats & Eats: Festival Hope in Pontiac, Michigan. The festival was facing some tough times, and Kid Rock stepped in to show his support for American companies - the Big Three - Ford, Chrysler, and GM.
Kyle Branum was recently facing some heat after allegedly selling dozens of fake tickets to a Nickelback show in Michigan, the concert happening on August 12th. Sadly, police found Branum dead in his Troy, Michigan home later that night, the man had hung himself.
Speaking of Nickelback, lead singer Chuck Kroeger is being sued by a man who claims the love child of Michael Bolton and Kenny G knocked him out with a punch at a club two years ago. Am I the only one who’s surprised Kroeger knocked the guy out? Of course this guy might be a tiny dweeb. I mean, I know Kroeger’s a bigger guy, but have you heard his music? I guess that’s why he has to be so defensive.
August 24th, 2009 by Courtney Iseman | Posted in Concert Tours, Entertainment News | Comments (0)
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 | Comments (0)
Aerosmith rocks it out live. Photo Credit: www.jguty.com
It’s that time of the year again, time for the best music has to offer coming to stages near you. Even if you’re out of school for good and summers don’t mean time off for you, the season still means time to kick back and have fun, and that’s why it’s when our favorite acts hit the road. There are tons of concerts to choose from, each its own little escape from everyday stresses. So who do you want to see?
Love good old fashioned classic rock and roll? Look out for summer tour favorite Aerosmith, superstar Paul McCartney, sure-to-be-a-good-time Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, powerhouse U2, guitar master Eric Clapton, and super act Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.
Like a little country in your rock? Some twang and tonk, or some mellow, simple jams? The Allman Brothers Band and The Doobie Brothers are coming around this summer, too.
Need things a little bit heavier? You’re in luck. Both KISS and ACDC, masters of classic heavy metal, are taking it on the road. So are intricate music geniuses Tool. Go grungy with the resurrection of Pearl Jam, or relive the 1980’s with a summer standard, Journey.
If poppy punk rock is more your style, catch the legendary Green Day and the long awaited return of Blink 182! Or, if you’re into scenester rock and up on who’s new and taking rock by storm, you’ll definitely want to check out Southern hipster rockers Kings of Leon, already the favorite of many celebs. The Killers are also hitting the road with their latest album under their belts for some surefire hits live.
The boys of Blink 182 return.
If you like music period, you probably already know Dave Matthews Band is back. And if you’re looking for exciting, amped up hip hop, lyric master Lil’ Wayne is on tour with Young Jeezy.
Lil' Wayne hits the road.
To look for any band, singer, or rapper you’re into, Pollstar, at www.pollstar.com is the ultimate source. And don’t forget to check www.stubhub.com for discount tickets before you pay full price!
June 19th, 2009 by admin | Posted in Concert Tours | Comments (0)
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