GLENDALE, AZ - December has been a quite a month for the multi-platinum rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers including a Grammy nomination for “Rock Album of the Year,” the announcement of their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and now newly added dates for the North American leg of their I’m With You World Tour in January. Tickets for the March 2^nd Glendale Jobing.com Arena show go on sale on Saturday, December 17^th at 10am.  The 2012 arena tour will be the band’s first full-scale tour of the U.S. since 2007 when they hit the road in support of 2006’s Stadium Arcadium.  Joining the Red Hot Chili Peppers will be Janelle Monáe.

Red Hot Chili Peppers are currently touring Europe through mid-December in support of I’m With You, which debuted at No. 2 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart and No. 1 on Billboard’s Rock and Alternative album charts, as well as on the Top Internet Albums and iTunes Top Alternative Albums chart. The first single “The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie,” hit the top spot at Modern Rock radio, giving the band its 12^th No. 1 at the format. A second single, “Monarchy of the Roses” is currently the No. 2 greatest gainer on Mediabase’s Alternative chart.

One of the most successful acts in rock history, Red Hot Chili Peppers have sold more than 60 million albums, including five multi-platinum LPs, and won six Grammy Awards, including “Best Rock Album” for Stadium Arcadium, “Best Rock Performance By a Duo or Group” for “Dani California,” “Best Rock Song” for “Scar Tissue,” and “Best Hard Rock Performance With Vocal” for “Give It Away.”

We are sorry to say Kings of Leon are canceling their entire US tour due to Caleb Followill suffering from vocal issues and exhaustion. The band is devastated, but in order to give their fans the shows they deserve, they need to take this break. Unfortunately, the US dates cannot be rescheduled due to the band’s international tour schedule. Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase. Tickets purchased online or via phones will be automatically refunded.

This includes the Kings of Leon’s stop at the Ashley Furniture Home Store Pavilion (formerly the Cricket Wireless Pavilion) on September 6th.

The band will resume touring in Canada at the Rogers Center in Vancouver, BC, on September 28th. That show was originally schedule for September 14th.

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Keith Urban announces his “Get Closer 2011 World Tour” today. Keith and band, along with a very special guest to be announced, are expected to make close to 60 stops across North America and can be seen in Glendale at Jobing.com Arena on October 7, 2011. Tickets will go on sale Friday, May 13 at 10a.m.

Critics have called Urban’s shows “one of the best reasons in the world to attend a live concert.” They’ve said that fans would be “hard-pressed to find a better country – or rock – show anywhere.” Urban’s catalogue of hits; “Better Life,” “Somebody Like You,” “Days Go By,” “You’ll Think Of Me,” “Sweet Thing” and his latest, “Put You In A Song,” combined with an all new production will give his fans a unique concert experience that has earned Urban a reputation as one of music’s best live performers.

The tour comes in support of his sixth studio CD Get Closer, which was released just this past week. Get Closer follows two previous consecutive Billboard country and pop #1 albums, as well as five previous CDs, all of which have been certified platinum or multi-platinum. His last effort, 2009’s Defying Gravity, produced five Top 5 hits, including chart-toppers “Sweet Thing” and “Only You Can Love Me This Way,” bringing his total of #1 songs to eleven.

For more official Keith Urban touring news and ticket information go to keithurban.net and listen to your local country radio station.

Phoenix-George Lopez is bringing his “I Can Never Do Nuthin” tour to Comerica Theatre on Saturday, January 29th. The show will begin at 8:00pm. Tickets are on sale now at livenation.com.

George Lopez is one of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry today. He served as the co-creator, writer, producer and star of the television produced sitcom “GEORGE LOPEZ.” The show, executive produced by George, Bruce Helford (“The Drew Carey Show,” “Roseanne”) and actress Sandra Bullock, can be seen in syndication across the country. Lopez is currently the host of the late-night talk show LOPEZ TONIGHT on TBS. In 2010, Lopez appeared in three feature films; Valentine’s Day featuring an all star ensemble cast, The Spy Next Door with Jackie Chan and as the voice of Carlos in Marmaduke.

On February 24th, 2007 Lopez headlined his first HBO stand up special, “GEORGE LOPEZ: AMERICA’S MEXICAN”, which was broadcast live from Phoenix at Comerica Theatre (formerly Dodge Theatre). The special was released on DVD on July 3rd, 2007 and, in its first week of sales, was #1 in stand up comedy as well as #1 in all comedy titles.

Tickets are on sale now at livenation.com. Tickets arepriced at $75.00, $60.00, $50.00 and $40.00. Tickets are also available at the box office or charge by phone 800-745-3000. All tickets are subject to applicable service charges and fees. Dates and times are subject to change without notice. For Mature Audiences.

YANNI RETURNS TO JOBING.COM ARENA
SUNDAY, MAY 15TH, 2011

His concerts are legendary. His live shows have amazed millions on every continent in the world. Now, Yanni returns to the USA and Canada with a concert tour that will give fans what they have been waiting for. Yanni as you know him best, performing his instrumental hits from the shows that have become famous around the world. Fans will witness Yanni and his world class musicians as they take the stage to perform his greatest instrumental hits made famous in his shows from The Acropolis in Greece, The Taj Mahal in India, The Forbidden City in China and The Royal Albert Hall in England.

For the first time ever, the live show will also introduce some of the music from Yanni’s new album “Truth Of Touch”, which is the composer’s first album of original studio music in almost a decade.

This is Yanni returning to his roots with a live performance that will deliver old and new fans the very best of Yanni and his music. Come hear the music that touches the world.

Yanni returns Sunday May 15th, 2011 at 8 PM – Jobing.com Arena
Tickets go on sale December 17th at 10 AM at all Ticketmaster outlets or ticketmaster.com.

Tickets are $45, $59, $69

Phoenix, AZ  (December 3, 2010)  After months of speculation, NKOTB and BSB confirmed the rumors when they officially announced the NKOTBSB tour to the delight of their many fans.  They gave viewers a sneak peak of the summer’s hottest ticket when they took the stage of the America Music Awards together in a powerhouse performance that had the audience on their feet. 

The tour makes a stop in Phoenix at US Airways Center on Thursday, June 30, 2011.

Tickets are on sale next Saturday December 11^th at 12 Noon at livenation.com.

NKOTBSB first shocked and delighted fans when they took the stage together for a medley at the sold out NKOTB Radio City Music Hall show.  The two groups wowed audiences again in their first joint televised performance at this year’s American Music Awards.  “Backstreet Boys and New Kids on the Block give us boy band fever at the AMAs!” exclaimed Perez Hilton after watching the bands perform their medley mashup of their combined greatest hits live last night.  “We embrace our inner tween!  Loved This!  Boy Band Dreams do come true!!!” he added.

“We can’t thank our fans enough for their continued support.  The love that everyone has shown to us and to this project is incredible.  We can feel the excitement and we won’t let the fans down.  And with our new and elaborate stage design there won’t be one bad seat in the house,” said NKOTBSB in a joint statement.  “We are truly blessed and are so appreciative to have you all along with us for the ride.”

With over 200 million albums sold between both bands, and smash hit after smash hit, these two pop sensations have dominated the music scene for over three decades.  Aiming to please, these guys are giving concert goers and diehard fans everywhere the ultimate “night out” experience.

Tickets go on sale next Saturday, December 11^th at 12 Noon at livenation.com.

Tickets are priced at $94.25, $74.25, $54.25 and $34.25 and will be available at livenation.com, the US Airways Center box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. To charge by phone call (800) 745-3000. All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges. For more show information go to www.livenation.com.

(Phoenix – December 3) –The Moody Blues, one of the most enduring and beloved rock bands in music history, will be performing at Comerica Theatre on Thursday, May 12. The show will begin at 7:30 pm.

Since they first hit the rock scene with the release of their monumental debut album DAYS OF FUTURE PASSED, The Moody Blues have continued to produce music that bridges the gap between classical and pop-rock genres without ever wavering in their integrity and commitment. Featuring the altruistic inflections of guitarist/vocalist Justin Hayward, bassist/vocalist John Lodge and drummer Graeme Edge, The Moody Blues’ sound has held its ground with exquisite harmonies over and over again, in a genre of music that is ever-changing.

The Moody Blues have sold in excess of 50 million albums worldwide and have been awarded an astonishing 14 platinum and gold discs. Their incredible roster of hits include:  “Nights In White Satin,” “Ride My See Saw,” “The Story In Your Eyes,” “Isn’t Life Strange,” “Question,” “I’m Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band),” “Your Wildest Dreams,” and “I Know You’re Out There Somewhere,” to name a few.

The band’s unique style of music consistently finds airplay on radio stations globally and continues to illuminate concert arenas around the world. From being immortalized on The Simpsons to having their music featured in movies, television and in such national advertisement campaigns as the current TV ad for VISA featuring “Tuesday Afternoon,” The Moody Blues are embedded in not only music history but in pop culture.

Tickets go on sale Saturday, December 11th at 10am.

Tickets are priced at $65.00 and $45.00 with a limited number of Golden Circle tickets at A$100.00  will be available at livenation.com, the box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. To charge by phone call (800) 745-3000. There is also a special Four pack Offer available. All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges. For more show information go to www.livenation.com.

Phoenix, AZ (December 3, 2010) Linkin Park has announced dates for their US tour, kicking off January 20th in Sunrise, Florida. The tour stops in Phoenix at US Airways Center on Monday, February 28th.

Tickets are on sale next Friday at 12 Noon at livenation.com

Prior to the 2011 US tour – which will be the band’s first since 2008 – they completed a highly-acclaimed, sold-out tour of Europe which garnered rave reviews. Touring in support of their recently released album, A Thousand Suns, which debuted on top of the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart, Linkin Park’s live show is a celebration of sound and vision – a transformative multi-media experience that befits the power of the music. The press has been buzzing about the most recent shows in Europe. The UK’s Guardian says, “The stage is decked out with giant screens, but it’s low and reaches right into the arena, giving simultaneous impression of a spectacle and being ‘one with the fans, “ and London’s Evening Standard called the band’s 2 night sold-out stand at the O2 Arena, “exhilarating.”
The tour’s set list combines the biggest hits of the band’s career, as well as material from the new album, which has been described as a psychedelic journey that explores the conflict between technology and humanity. Lead vocalist Chester Bennington says, “The new songs work really well alongside the older stuff. Plus, there’s a strong, powerful message to A Thousand Suns, and we’ve transferred that into the show. Our aim was that we’re not just putting on a live performance, but something that’s visually spectacular as well.”
Linkin Park was just voted ‘Best Live Act’ at the 2010 MTV European Music Awards. As a special “thank you” to concert goers, included as a bonus with the purchase of every ticket, fans will be able to download a live recording of the show they attended by texting a code from their mobile phones that will be displayed at the venue. Additionally, one dollar for each ticket purchased will go to Music For Relief, a charity founded by Linkin Park to provide relief to victims of natural disasters and to bring awareness to solutions to the global warming challenge.
As a bonus, with the purchase of every ticket, fans will be able to download a live recording of the show they attended by texting a code from their mobile phones that will be displayed at the venue.
Tickets Go On Sale Next Friday, December 10th at 12Noon. General admission floor tickets will be priced at $69.50 and reserved tickets are priced at $69.50 and $39.50. Tickets will be available at livenation.com, US Airways Center and all Ticketmaster outlets. To charge by phone call 800.745.3000. All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges.

For on-sale info and tour updates go www.linkinpark.com

Reggae legend Pato Banton is coming to Club Red in Tempe on November 9th!

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Phoenix, AZ (October 7, 2010) – Live Nation is proud to announce a five-year sponsorship agreement with Comerica that includes the naming rights for the downtown Phoenix theatre previously named Dodge Theatre. The building will now be called Comerica Theatre. The first show at the newly named venue is Jerry Seinfeld, this Saturday, October 9th. Seinfeld was the first comedian to ever play the Dodge Theatre, he is now the first ever to play Comerica. The venue will play host to an array of performers in coming months including the Vince Vaughn & Kevin James Comedy Roadshow, Kenny Rogers, Lady Antebellum, Celtic Thunder, Moscow Ballet, Dweezil Zappa Plays Zappa, Black Label Society, Jim Gaffigan, Brian Regan and Yo Gabba Gabba to name a few.

“I would like to acknowledge the executive team at this outstanding theatre. All of us at Comerica are proud of what they have been able to accomplish and appreciate their commitment to providing quality entertainment for residents and visitors,” said Meredith Russell, Arizona Regional President. “We are thrilled to lend the ‘Comerica’ name to this impressive theatre and are especially pleased to support a venue that features world class performances from Live Nation. From theatrical productions to concerts, this theatre clearly enriches the cultural landscape of Phoenix.”

“We’re proud that the Theatre will have the Comerica name,” said Maureen Ford, Live Nation’s president of Venue Network Sales. “As one of our naming rights clients, we look forward to working with them as part of the Live Nation Venue Network to create programs that will enable them to reach, engage and connect with passionate fans and make Comerica Theatre one of the most frequented venues in Phoenix.”

The Theatre, which is operated by Live Nation, first opened in April of 2002. It is a state of the art theatre located in the heart of downtown Phoenix with proscenium seating that gives the flexibility for events ranging from 1,500 capacity up to 5,000 capacity.

Over the past few weeks there’s been some great concert news coming out that many of you may not have seen. We just wanted to provide you with an update on some great shows coming to town.

N.E.R.D. added as the opening act for Gorillaz – October 26th – Dodge Theater – Some of you were surprised when you found out that N.E.R.D. was opening for Gorillaz.  Well, they are and this announcement makes this show a MUST see event!

Here’s the tour promo to give you a small taste of what to expect:

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The Vince Vaughn and Kevin James Comedy Roadshow – November 17th – Dodge Theater – You probably already know who the two actors are in the photo above.  However, why would you want to go see them at the dodge.  Well, they’re bringing a night of comedy and some special guests to the Dodge Theater. The comedians scheduled to appear on the tour are Richie Minervini, Owen Benjamin and Steve Byrne.

Here’s a sample of what happened the last time Vince Vaughn took his comedy road show on the road:

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The Black Label Berzerkus Featuring Black Label Society, Children Of Bodom and Clutch – November 18th – Dodge Theater – This is just a quick note about the show. We’re going to do a full preview of the show as the show draws near.

Zappa Plays Zappa – December 6th – Dodge Theater – From the Live Nation Press release intended to be a direct quote from Dweezil Zappa “Has it really been 70 years? In honor of my dad’s 70th birthday which would have been December 21st 2010, we are celebrating with a special Dweezil/Zappa Plays Zappa musical tour in the fall 2010. One day is not enough so we are extending the birthday festivities from November through December.

Not only we will be performing with him once again via the technological wonderment of enhanced video during live performance but we will also be performing the works from one of his most well known albums. That’s right, Apostrophe, played in its album running order. It’s always been one of my favorites and it’s certainly a fan favorite as well.

Also we will be adding more new material that has not yet performed by us as a band on any previous tour. More textures, more tunes, more aural excitement! Come help us celebrate starting in November.”

TEMPE-Day two of the Arizona Fall Frenzy takes a different route than the lineup for day one.  The lineup features some of the heavy hitters of alternative music dating as far back as the 1980′s.

To purchase tickets for Day 2 of the Arizona Fall Frenzy, click the image below:

Weezer

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Weezer headlines Day 2 of the Arizona Fall Frenzy and judging by the clips of the shows they have already played on this tour, this will be a memorable set (Live samples from their current tour are below).  Weezer is touring behind their brand new album ‘Hurley’ (as in Jorge Garcia who played Hurley on the ABC show ‘Lost’) which was released on September 14th behind a huge YouTube marketing tie-in.  The band loaned themselves to some of the top YouTube video producers and gave them 30 minutes to tape something that included the band.  The results can be found on the Weezer YouTube page.

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Sublime with Rome

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Official Facebook Event invite for Sublime with Rome’s set at the Arizona Fall Frenzy

Sublime with Rome is the paring of original Sublime members Bud Gaugh (drums) and Eric Wilson (Bass) along with singer/guitarist Rome Ramirez.  Even though they will be playing a Sublime heavy set, the band isn’t looking to re-capture the Sublime magic but build upon the old in a brand new direction.

Currently, the band has been writing new material….even on the road.

“We’re gonna continue working on material as we’re on the road,” drummer Bud Gaugh said in an interview with Billboard magazine earlier this year. “It’s not without question to have a studio in one of the buses while we’re on tour. We do a lot of our best creativity on stage, so we’ll be trying out new stuff for the fans, even before we go into the studio.”

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Photo Credit: C. Taylor Crothers; Band Members (Left – Right): Ler LaLonde, Jay Lane, Les Claypool

Primus

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According to the Band’s Bio: “Primus unusual approach to music and the diversity of their sound has made them difficult to define.  The band has been called everything from thrash funk, to progressive metal, to alternative rock.  Bass player and lead singer Les Claypool has called his band psychedelic polka.  Original members Les Claypool and Larry ‘Ler’ LaLonde have been producing records and performing live together since the late eighties.  This year, Primus welcomes back to the stage one of their original drummers Jay Lane, who has not played with the band since 1989.  Their irreverent approach to music and their willingness to play music outside of the norm has garnered them a large, eclectic fan base.  Primus plays music with an edge that is unique and like nothing else.”

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Devo

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Official Facebook Event invite for Devo’s set at the Arizona Fall Frenzy

Recently, Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh said “Thirty years ago, people said that we (Devo) were cynical, that we had a bad attitude.”  That statement was based on Devo’s founding in Akron, Ohio in 1973.  The band first got started on the basis that humans have ceased to progress and actually begun to de-evolve.  Devo built a reputation for being subversive through their musical experiments that have become classics like ‘Whip it’.

It was that foundation that made Devo one of the most influential bands of the 80′s and 90′s.  Even Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain said “Of all the bands who came from the underground and actually made it in the mainstream, Devo is the most challenging and subversive of all.”

Fast forward to 2010.

Devo’s new album ‘Something for Everybody’ builds on the foundation that made them a household name but worked with multiple artists that understood what Devo was all about.  As Mothersbaugh stated “…let them bring what they needed to make Devo be what it should be after waking up from suspended animation for 20 years.”

The product of this collaboration is what you’re going to see on September 18th.

Get it?  If you don’t, check them out during their Arizona Fall Frenzy Set.

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Blue October

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Official Blue October Facebook Event Invite for their Arizona Fall Frenzy Show

The Houston, Texas based Blue October (Justin Furstenfeld on lead vocals/rhythm guitar, Jeremy Furstenfeld on drums, Ryan Delahoussaye on violin/viola/mandolin/piano/backing vocals, C.B. Hudson on lead guitar/backing vocals, and Matt Noveskey on bass guitar/backing vocals) isn’t really touring to promote a new album but they are gearing up to begin the recording process for the follow up to their 2009 album ‘Approaching Normal’.  Currently, their tour is called ‘Pick Up the Phone’ to promote mental health awareness and the following organizations 1-800-Suicide, To Write Love on Her Arms and PostSecret.

“I want to raise awareness about issues that might drive someone to suicide. That’s something that should be addressed very publicly and very seriously,” Blue October lead singer Justin Furstenfeld stated in an April interview with the Washington Examiner. “I don’t care about how many albums I sell. I care about this cause.”

According to the Band’s Facebook Page, ” ‘Approaching Normal’, produced by Steve Lillywhite (U2, Dave Matthews Band, The Smiths, The Rolling Stones, etc), is the follow-up to the band’s platinum selling breakthrough album, Foiled. Released in 2006, the first single, “Hate Me,” a song that offers a stepping stone from regret to hope, became the surprise modern rock anthem of the year spending 16 weeks in the Top 10 with five weeks at #2. The crossover success of the follow-up single, “Into the Ocean,” propelled the album sales well into the million plus territory in North America alone.”

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Here’s a Public Service Announcement about Blue October’s Tour and the Cause they’re promoting:

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The Dirty Heads

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Official ‘The Dirty Heads’ Facebook invite for their Arizona Fall Frenzy set

Rolling Stone Magazine called The Dirty Heads (Matt Ochoa on Drums, Dustin Bushnell on Vocals/Guitar, Jon Olazabal on Percussion, Jared Watson on Vocals, and David Foral on Bass) one of ‘the best new bands of 2010′.  Hailing from Huntington Beach, California The Dirty Heads brings a taste of the Sunny California party vibe live on stage.   Vocalist Jared Watson sums up the The Dirty Heads vibe in this manner ““We want to be positive and entertain,” he says. “We just want to make you feel good.”

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The Band has a free download of ‘I Got No Time’ so you can get a feel for who they are before their performance:

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AM Taxi

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Official Facebook event invite for AM Taxi’s set at the Arizona Fall Frenzy

According to the Band’s website: “With a blend of old-school punk, world beat and modern pop influences, Chicago-based AM Taxi (Adam Krier on vocals/guitar, Bassist Jason Schultejann, Drummer/Vocalist Chris Smith, Guitarist/Vocalist John Schmitt, and Keyboard/Backup vocalist Luke Schmitt) combines experience with exuberance on their Virgin Records debut, We Don’t Stand A Chance. The band was formed almost two years ago—with the encouragement of Sublime producer Miguel Happoldt—by longtime Windy City bandmates and pals, singer/songwriter Adam Krier, drummer Chris Smith and bassist Jason Schultejann. The trio began writing and recording and produced their first EP, Runaway Songs. Shortly after, they were joined by brothers John and Luke Schmitt on guitar and keyboards. AM Taxi began establishing a rep as a dynamic live outfit with headlining performances at local clubs like the Metro and soon after recorded their second EP, The Good, The Bad and The Fed Up.”

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PHOENIX-Last week you may have heard that the ‘American Carnage’ tour with Megadeth, Slayer, and Testament played the Dodge Theater on August 27th. I’m willing to bet even some of you might have gone to the show.

What you didn’t know was that former Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks pitching legend Randy Johnson was taking photos of Megadeth’s show from various angles and perspectives. Johnson was a special guest of Megadeth and they allowed him to take many photos of the band over the course of their Phoenix show.

Normally, bands only allow photographers to take photos during the first two or three songs of a concert. Johnson appeared to have that ruled waived and got some great shots of the latter stages of Megadeth’s show at the Dodge Theater.  Photos like this you don’t see too often so it’s a really special treat when fans can see photos of bands over the course of an entire show.

Here’s an inside look at Randy Johnson taking photos of Megadeth backstage before their Phoenix show:

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This isn’t the first time that Randy Johnson has taken photos of rock bands live in concert. On August 8th, during the Lollapalooza festival in Chicago, Illinois, Randy Johnson took photographs of the recently re-united Soundgarden in action. Johnson became close friends with Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil when he was pitching for the Seattle Mariners and was given unlimited access to the band’s stage during their set. The link below has great shots of Soundgarden’s set along with a running story of how Randy Johnson became close friends with the members of Soundgarden.

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Photos of Megadeth’s 8/27 show in Phoenix – All Photos by Randy Johnson

PHOENIX-The Zac Brown Band will be bringing their brand of Country Fried Rock to the Cricket Wireless Pavilion on September 25th.

Opening the Show will be Robert Randolph & the Family Band who put on a great show themselves.

Tickets go on sale July 10th at 10 AM at all Ticketmaster and Live Nation outlets and by clicking the link below.

Live Nation will have a special going on from July 10th at 10 AM until July 11th at 11:59 PM where you can purchase a 6 pack of lawn tickets for only $75.00

Ticket prices are:

Reserved and Pit Tickets: $$40.50

Lawn: $26.50

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Daryl Hall and John Oates seen here (above) following the heard by acting before thinking in regards to their canceling their Chase Field Gig.

By now you have heard that Hall and Oates have pussed out and canceled their Chase Field gig following the July 2nd Diamondbacks game with the Dodgers.

Below is their lame excuse (courtesy of the Arizona Diamondbacks) for canceling their gig. Remember this piss poor excuse when these wannabe Mensa candidates finally man up and come back to Arizona.

DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES CANCEL POST-GAME CONCERT AT CHASE FIELD BECAUSE OF PERSONAL STANCE ON ARIZONA’S NEW IMMIGRATION LAW

(PHOENIX) — The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today that Daryl Hall and John Oates canceled their post-game concert at Chase Field that was to take place following the D-backs game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 2 because of their personal stance against Arizona’s new immigration law.

Daryl Hall and John Oates issued the following statement:

“In addition to our personal convictions, we are standing in solidarity with the music community in our boycott of performing in Arizona at this time. We would like to emphasize that this has nothing to do with the management of the Arizona Diamondbacks, who have been professional and cooperative throughout our dealings with them. This is our response to a very specific action of the state.”

Other events surrounding the D-backs’ All-American Weekend, will still take place, including the Valley’s largest Independence Day fireworks show, courtesy of Gila River Casinos, following the 6:40 p.m. game on July 3 and the organization’s annual Military Day salute during the 1:10 p.m. game on July 4.

“We understand the reasoning behind Daryl Hall and John Oates not wanting to perform in Arizona at this time to solidify themselves with their peers in the music industry,” said D-backs’ President & CEO Derrick Hall. “The cancelation of this post-game concert is another example of how controversial this issue is.”

July 2 is the day you all need to put on your calendars. It’s the first installment of the Arizona Diamondbacks post game concert series with rock and pop legends ‘Hall and Oates’. They will be bringing their ‘Do what you want, be what you are’ tour to Phoenix on July 2 following the Diamondbacks 6:40 game with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

All who attend the Diamondbacks/Dodgers game will be able to see the game for free.

To purchase tickets for this game click this link.

Live Nation announced that for the entire month of June, service fees for all tickets purchased for shows at the Cricket Wireless Pavilion will waived.

Shows that are eligible for waiving of Service fees are are:

Tim McGraw with Lady Antebellum – This Thursday, June 3
Iron Maiden with Dream Theatre – June 17
Vans Warped Tour – June 29
Kings of Leon with Built to Spill & The Features – July 10
Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival featuring Rob Zombie, Korn and more – July 16
Rihanna with Ke$ha – July 22
Toby Keith with Trace Adkins – August 8
John Mayer with Owl City – August 18
Green Day with AFI – August 30
Kiss with The Academy Is – September 24 – ON SALE THIS SATURDAY 10AM
Jonas Brothers with Demo Lovato – September 26
Jack Johnson with G. Love & Special Sauce and Zee Avi – October 10

The Hottest Band in the World is returning to Phoenix!! KISS will play the Cricket Wireless Pavilion on Friday September 24th. Tickets go on sale Saturday June 5th at 10 AM at all Ticketmaster outlets and via the link below.

‘The Academy Is’ opens the show for KISS

Tickets can be purchased via this link:

http://ticketsus.at/azvibe?CTY=85&DURL=http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/190044BC92911109?artistid=735455&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1

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Former 10,000 Maniacs singer Natalie Merchant is going on tour for the first time in seven years. She will be performing August 17th at the Dodge Theater with an eight piece band that will perform songs from her solo career as well as songs from her new album ‘Leave your Sleep’. If you’re a fan of 10,000 Maniacs or a fan of Natalie Merchant, you don’t want to miss this chance to see her perform live.

Tickets go on sale May 8th at 10:00 AM can be purchased from Ticketmaster by clicking this link

I also suggest you check out Natalie Merchant’s Website as well. The ability to listen to her back catalog and the way it’s presented is simply amazing. The only drawback is that you can’t listen to entire songs.

http://www.nataliemerchant.com

Tickets will be priced at $55.00, $45.00 and $38.00. A special Four Pack Ticket Offer is available while supplies last.

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Rockstar Mayhem Festival – Featuring Korn and Rob Zombie – Friday July 16th at Cricket Wireless Pavilion – Doors will open at 1:30 PM – Lamb of God and Five Finger Death Punch will also share the mainstage with Korn and Rob Zombie. Reserved tickets priced at $59.85, $49.02 and $31, a limited amount of General Admission Pit tickets priced at $75 . Lawn Tickets will be priced at $31 (plus fees). 4 pack of lawn tickets are also available for $98 (not including fees). Also on the bill is Hatebreed, Chimaira, Shadows Fall, Winds of Plague, Atreyu, Norma Jean, In This Moment and 3 inches of Blood.

Tickets can be purchased here:

http://ticketsus.at/azvibe?CTY=85&DURL=http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1900447EE02D10E1?artistid=1423692&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60

Tickets on sale Monday May 3rd at 10:00 AM

Barenaked Ladies – Dodge Theater – Sunday July 25th at 7:30 PM – Every ticket for this show that is purchased online will include a digital cop of the Barenaked Ladies new album ‘All Tn Good Time’. Tickets will be priced at $48.00 and $38.00 with a limited number of $78.00 Golden Circle tickets also available. 4 Pack tickets are also available for this show. Tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster by clicking this link.

Benise – The Spanish Guitar – Chandler Center for the Arts – Sunday October 3rd at 7:00 PM – According to the Chandler Center for the Arts website: BENISE, and his Emmy Award Winning Nights of Fire Cast, returns with a new World Music & Dance production “THE SPANISH GUITAR”.In this new show Benise’s guitar becomes the keeper of stories of glory and tragedy through times and worlds gone by, a treasure chest of inspiration. His masterful and passionate playing, brilliantly choreographed dance numbers and orchestral pieces make this show a truly magical journey.

The Password for the pre-sale is ‘Benise’ (without the quotes)

Here’s a sample of what you can expect from the show:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdhLP-EBa2A

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Rocky Mountain High – A Tribute to John Denver – June 4th and 5th at 7:00 PM – Symphony Hall – The Phoenix Symphony closes out its 2009-2010 Pop season with a great tribute to a Folk/Pop legend. “Rocky Mountain High – A Tribute to John Denver” is a stirring tribute to a musical master with acompanyment by the Phoenix Symphony. ‘ According to the Phoenix Symphony’s website: Singer-songwriter John Denver’s run of signature hits made him the most beloved country-folk musician of our time. Following his untimely death, singer Jim Curry has kept his memory alive and joins three of Denver’s former band-mates and The Phoenix Symphony for a cool evening of Denver’s greatest hits. From Rocky Mountain High and Sunshine on My Shoulders, to Thank God I’m a Country Boy, this concert will take you to a time of simple pleasures and bittersweet country sentiment.

Tickets to Friday June 4th’s performance:

http://www.phoenixsymphony.org/buytickets/calendar/view.aspx?id=3761

Tickets to Saturday June 5th’s performance:

http://www.phoenixsymphony.org/buytickets/calendar/view.aspx?id=3763

Tickets on sale Friday April 23rd at 10:00 AM

Phoenix Coyotes Individual Round 2 Playoff Tickets – Tickets for the Phoenix Coyotes 2010 Stanley Cup Playoff Second Round Games go on sale Friday. Please note that these are for individual tickets only.

Tickets on sale Saturday April 24th at 10:00 AM

Scorpions Farewell World Tour with very special guest Tesla – Tuesday July 27th at 7:30 PM – Dodge Theater – You read that right, this is the farewell tour for one of the greatest heavy metal acts of all time. The Scorpions will be bringing their ‘Get your sting and blackout’ road show to the Dodge Theater. This will be the absolute last chance to hear your favorite Scorpions classics before they retire for good. Tickets will be priced at $69.00, $59.00, $45.00, $29.00 with a limited number of $89 Golden Circle tickets also available. A Special Four Pack Ticket Offer will also be available while supplies last.

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Carrie Underwood – October 3rd at 7:30 PM – Jobing.com Arena – Multi Platinum Recording Artist Carrie Underwood is bringing her highly successful ‘Play on Tour’ tour to the Jobing.com Arena in October. Ms. Underwood will be donating 36 cents from every ticket sold for this show to ‘Save the Children’s United States Program’. Billy Currington and Sons of Syliva will open the show.

Tickets on sale Monday April 26th at 10:00 AM

Tony Bennett – Sunday June 6th at 8:00 PM – Dodge Theater – The legendary crooner brings his timeless music to the Dodge Theater for a memorable evening.

Tickets on sale Saturday May 1st at 10:00 AM

Andre Rieu – November 29th at 7:30 PM – Jobing.com Arena – Andre Rieu along with his 55 piece Johann Strauss Orchestra will be performing in Glendale as part of his ‘Celebration of Music Tour’. Mr. Rieu had this to say about his upcoming tour: “Next year will be the ‘Celebration of Music Tour’. I always say that music is the most wonderful thing in the world. Music triggers emotions. I want to bring an ode to waltzes and polkas that bring joy, to romantic ballads and to many more beautiful melodies. It will be a very special night”.

Tickets going on sale Monday April 26th at 10 AM in Las Vegas, Nevada

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band – MGM Grand Hotel – Las Vegas, NV – Saturday October 23rd – 7:00 PM – We don’t normally post out of town information like this but since Mr. Buffett will be in close proximity to Phoenix, we had to post this. Also, if you have never seen him perform in Las Vegas, you must go. He throws one HELL of a party not only at his show but with his after parties at his bars on the Las Vegas Strip.

Live Nation announced yesterday that due to unforeseen circumstances with their new album ‘Mojo’ Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have rescheduled their May Phoenix show.

The new date for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Phoenix show (at the US Airways Center) is Sunday September 26th.

Tickets for Tom Petty’s May show will be honored for the new September Date.

One thing you can be sure of is a great show as Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are one of the best acts you can see live today. The Petty has honed his musicianship and stage presence into their 4th decade. Check out the videos below of how he performs live. Tickets may be a bit steep but they’re worth it.

With every Tom Petty ticket purchased online you will get a free MP3 download of their new album, Mojo. Once the ticket is purchased, fans will get two new tracks from Petty’s new album Mojo. Once the album is released, ticket holders will be sent a download to the rest of the album. Furthermore, with every online purchase fans will receive free live tracks from the upcoming tour.

**Update**

Live Nation announced that ZZ Top will be opening the Phoenix show!

Tickets for Tom Petty’s September show can be purchased by clicking this link to Ticketmaster’s website

Refugee – Live:

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Breakdown – Live:

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Woman in Love – Live:

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You got Lucky – Video:

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Tickets on sale Saturday April 10th at 10:00 AM

Monster Ball Tour Featuring Lady Gaga – Saturday July 31st – US Airways Center – Quickly becoming one of the best known and best selling pop artists of the modern era, Lady Gaga brings a brand new vision of her songs to the US Airways Center. Her shows have been selling out across North America and this show is sure to sell out. Semi Precious Weapons will open the show.

Jack Johnson: To the Sea Tour 2010 – Sunday October 10th at 7:00 PM – Cricket Wireless Pavilion – Constantly working on perfecting his already great live show, Jack Johnson is returning to Phoenix to support his new album ‘To the Sea’. The really cool aspect about this show is that 100% of the proceeds from the tour will go to charity! Your ticket will not just allow you to see a great live act but you will also be helping out Johnson’s All At Once Community. G. Love and Special Sauce along with Zee Avi will open the show.

Tickets on sale Monday April 12th at 10:00 AM

REO Speedwagon and Pat Benatar – Saturday July 24th at 7:00 PM – Dodge Theater – Two of the biggest bands of the 80′s will share the stage and treat fans with a large catalog of classics. Edwin McCain will open the show.

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Baaba Maal – Thursday April 22, 2010 at 7:30 PM – In the Virginia G. Piper Theater at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts – One of the brightest stars on the African continent, Senegalese master musician Baaba Maal is renowned for his fiery performances fusing funk, rock and blues with traditional West African beats and melodies. For more than two decades, he has traveled the world sharing his uplifting message of empowerment, enlightenment and peace.

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Marcus Roberts Trio- Friday April 30th, 2010 at 8:00 PM – In the Virginia G. Piper Theater at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts – Pianist Marcus Roberts’ highly innovative and original piano style reflects his passion for great music of every genre, from the masters of jazz and classical music to his mother’s gospel singing. Blind since the age of 5, the self-taught prodigy studied classical piano and later toured and recorded with Wynton Marsalis. Now leading his own ensemble, he performs with drummer Jason Marsalis and bassist Roland Guerin.

Beatles and Friends: Sounds of the 60′s – May 7th, 8th, 9th – Phoenix Symphony – Symphony Hall – Guest conductor Michael Krajewski and Tenor Ron Evan brings many of the Beatles classic hits along with other 60′s hits from artists like the Beach Boys and the Mama’s and the Papa’s.

Tickets for May 7th performance | Tickets for May 8th Performance | Tickets for May 9th Matinee

Michael Bolton…

…no, not that one…

…is bringing his vast catalog of hits to the Chandler Center for the Arts on Friday September 10th at 8 PM. Selling over 50 million albums to date, making countless ladies hearts go ‘pitter patter’, are just some of the ways Bolton has cemented his place in pop culture and pop history.

Playing a venue like the Chandler Center for the Arts is a unique opportunity for Michael Bolton fans to see him up close and personal. In addtion, the Chandler Center for the Arts is one of the most acoustically perfect venues in the greater Phoenix area.

Don’t miss this chance to see a musical legend in an extremely intimate venue. Tickets go on sale to the general public next Monday but….

You can purchase super-secret tickets in a pre-sale going on right now!

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Green Day is returning to the Phoenix Area and bringing its ’21st Century Breakdown’ stage show spectacular to the Cricket Wireless Pavilion on August 30th. Green Day returns almost a year after their last Phoenix appearance in 2009 (they played the US Airways Center on August 22nd) where they played for almost three hours. Opening the show will be AFI.

I personally have seen Green Day live and they are one of the few artists that actually ‘get’ how to put on a live show. Their shows are not to be missed.

Green Day also has two special offer for fans who purchase tickets to this show:

1) The Ticket Prices for all seats will not include ‘any additional fees of any kind’.
2) When tickets go on sale to the General Public, Green Day will have a very limited supply of $20 General admission lawn seats available.

You can purchase tickets before the general public by joining the Green Day Fan club:

http://www.idiotclub.com/login.php

Tickets will go on sale Saturday April 3rd at 10 AM. You can purchase tickets by calling can be purchased via the link below:

http://ticketsus.at/azvibe?CTY=85&DURL=http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/19004479E7BC1073?artistid=768353&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=60

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Actor and Country Music legend Tim McGraw is bringing his ‘Southern Voice’ tour to the Cricket Wireless Pavilion on June 3rd at 7 PM. Opening the show will be Lady Antebellum and Love and Theft.

Tickets go on sale Friday April 2nd at 10 AM. Ticket prices will be $69.75, $45.00, and $29.25 for Reserved seats. General Admission lawn seats will be $29.25. 4 packs of Lawn tickets will be available as well for $88.00.

You can call 1-800-745-3000 to charge by phone. To purchase tickets on line just click the link below:

Advanced tickets are available via Tim McGraw’s fan club….for a fee. Details:

https://signup.mcgrawfan.com/

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Legendary punk/hardcore band Bad Brains is making an EXTREMELY rare appearance in Phoenix on April 10th at 8 PM at the Celebrity Theater. The reason why this is such a rare performance is because the band doesn’t tour in the traditional sense anymore. Also, they only seem to play one off shows or a very small string of shows.

Opening for Bad Brains will be The Goad & The Occasional Others, Bad Shit, and Via Vengeance.

This show is serving as the after party show for the PHXAM Skateboard Tournament taking place at the Rio Vista Skateboard Park in Peoria, AZ.

For a great career summary about the band, check this out:

http://www.badbrains.com/history/index-bio.html

Tickets are only $13 and can be purchased at Cowtown, Stinkweeds, Eastside Records, Mastodon and the Celebrity Theater Box Office.

To purchase tickets to the show online, please refer to this link:

http://www.cowtownskateboards.com/product_detail.cfm?CatID=135&PID=14663

For more information about the PHXAM Skateboard Tournament, please refer to this link:

http://phxam.com/info.cfm

Don’t miss this chance to see a legendary band in such a great setting.

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Hollywood Director Kevin Smith brings his hilarious spoken word show to the Orpheum Theater on Saturday April 10th at 7:00 PM. If you haven’t seen him live or haven’t seen any of his clips on YouTube, you are in for a treat. He talks about anything from insider Hollywood stories, celebrities and just about any part of his life. He’s a master story teller and this is an experience that should not be missed. Check out the videos below to get a feel for what his shows are all about.

To Purchase Tickets, please refer to this link:

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Check out some samples of Kevin Smith in his element:

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Kevin Smith talks meeting and working with Prince:

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Well the question that everyone is wondering is if the Dave Matthews Band is coming to Phoenix on their Summer Tour. The short answer is no. Not sure what the long answer is. However, if you are willing to travel to see the Dave Matthews Band, here are the closest locations to see them:

8/20/2010 – Chula Vista, CA (aka San Diego) – Cricket Wireless Amphitheater
8/21/2010 – Irvine, CA – Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
8/23/2010 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl

Now if you want to go to the place that is pretty much the mecca for Dave Matthews Fans, the place to go would be their annual weekend at the Gorge. The Gorge is THE best concert venue in North America. Located in the geographical center of the United States, the Dave Matthews Band have been playing the Gorge every summer since 1996. What makes these weekends special is that if they aren’t promoting a new album (which they aren’t this summer), they do not play the same song twice at any point in the weekend.

So why do people flock to a venue that is literally in the middle of nowhere?

This is why:

Here’s more information about their summer tour:

http://www.davematthewsband.com/#/tour

One of the greatest and most know country and fiddle artists of this generation will bring his own brand of booty shaking music August 29th, 2010 to the Dodge Theater. Daniels and his band have been making records for over 50 years and is still packing houses with show after amazing show. He doesn’t come around these parts too often so check him out while you have the chance!

Reserved tickets are $55.00 and $45.00

4 Packs of Reserved Seats are available to purchase for this show!

There will also be a VERY limited number of $85.00 Golden Circle seats available

Tickets go on sale to the general public Monday March 15th at 10:00 AM at all Live Nation outlets and online via the Live Nation link below.

Tickets can be purchased at the Dodge Theater, by calling (800) 745-3000 or online via this link:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/419302

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