Heavy Metal legends Iron Maiden are embarking on a brand new world tour that will be playing the Cricket Wireless Pavilion for one night only on June 17th. Opening the show will be another metal legend, Dream Theater.
Iron Maiden lead singer Bruce Dickinson had this to say on what fans can expect for the Cricket Wireless Show “We’re still working on the set list for these summer shows, but this time it will cover the whole history of the band, and I can hint that we will be playing a taster from the new album. We already have the designs for the new Final Frontier stage show which we are building to bring out with us, so this summer tour will be a bit of a preview for the fans. It’s certainly looking very spectacular at this stage and with a brand new Eddie and an amazing light show!”
Dream Theater’s Mike Portnoy had this to say about opening for Iron Maiden on this tour:
“Touring with Iron Maiden in North America is a bit of a dream come true for us! After 25 years together, at this stage in our career there’s honestly only three bands Dream Theater would consider opening for…and Maiden is one of them! It is an absolute honor. Through the years, we’ve done many one-off shows with Maiden and they’ve almost all been overseas, so it is very exciting to finally be doing a full tour with them--and on our side of the pond no less!”
This is a unique chance to see two great live bands in such an amazing setting. Iron Maiden has built a reputation for their stage shows, their music and their influence on fans. Come see why anyone who loves metal music is a fan of Iron Maiden. Don’t believe me? Check out the YouTube links below to get a good sample of what a live Iron Maiden show is all about!
General Admission pit tickets, which will bring you up close and personal with the band, are $101.00
Reserved tickets are $61.00 and $46.00
Lawn Tickets are $26.00
4 Packs of Reserved Seats are available to purchase for this show for only $84.00!
Tickets go on sale to the general public Saturday March 20th at 10:00 AM at all Live Nation outlets and online via the Live Nation link below.
Tickets can be purchased by calling (800) 745-3000 or online via this link:
Country Music Superstar Kenny Rogers is making an extremely rare appearance in Phoenix in October. Having dominated Country music sales for the better part of 50 years it’s hard to find someone who hasn’t heard of Kenny Rogers. Kenny Rogers will bring his deep, deep catalog of hits for a one night only show on October 14th at 7:30 PM at the Dodge Theater.
Reserved tickets are $53.00 and $35.00
4 Packs of Reserved Seats are available to purchase for this show!
There will also be a VERY limited number of 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 also be purchased at the Dodge Theater, by calling (800) 745-3000 or online via this link:
Still not sure if you want to go to the show or not?
Live Nation has some amazing facts about how much of an impact Kenny Rogers has on music…..even today:
• He is the only artist to chart a record in each of the last six decades (50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 2000’s).
• At the height of his late ‘70s-early ‘80s success, he sold more than one million records every month for a whopping 26 straight months.
• His Greatest Hits has sold over 12 million copies in the U.S. and 12 million copies internationally – solidifying his worldwide appeal.
Three of the All-time biggest acts in rock history will be coming to Phoenix in May. Styx and Foreigner with special guests Kansas will all be playing on the same stage in one historic night. This powerhouse tour will be playing the Dodge Theater on Friday, May 21 at 7:30 PM. Responsible for well over 100 million in album sales, fans will be hard pressed to find a song that they don’t recognize over the course of the evening.
Don’t miss this chance to see three great acts in one memorable evening.
Reserved tickets are $75, $59.50, and $42.50
4 Packs of Reserved Seats are available to purchase for this show!
There will also be a VERY limited number of Golden Circle seats available
Tickets go on sale to the general public Saturday 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:
The legendary American rock band, The Eagles are coming to Phoenix. The Eagles will be bringing their ‘Long Road Out of Eden’ tour to the US Airways Center April 21st at 8:00 PM.
The Eagles will be playing songs off their chart topping album ‘Long Road Out of Eden’ as well as their deep catalog of classic hits.
TICKETS GO ON SALE FEBRUARY 8th at 10:00 AM at all Live Nation outlets and via the link below:
That’s right! The band that blew the roof off at the Bird’s Nest last year is returning to the ‘Nest’ for the coveted Saturday night headline spot! O.A.R. will be performing February 27th at the 2010 WM Phoenix Open’s (Formerly the FBR Open) Bird’s Nest . The party starts at 3:30 PM (which is pretty much when the day’s festivities at the WM Phoenix Open are done) and doesn’t stop until late into the night!
For those of you who have been to the Bird’s Nest, I don’t need to tell you that it’s one HUGE, FUN party.
If you haven’t been to the Bird’s Nest or are undecided about going, going to the Bird’s Nest is a MUST on anyone’s social calendar. Add the music of O.A.R. into the mix, and you have the makings for one of the most memorable party experiences you’ll ever have.
I caught O.A.R. last year at the Bird’s Nest not knowing a thing about the band. The crowd at the Bird’s Nest got more and more into the music of O.A.R by their cheering, singing along to the songs and dancing. O.A.R. totally fed off of the crowd’s enthusiasm of their music. The atmosphere at the Bird’s Nest that night was already in party mode. However, once the music of O.A.R. began, it was like watching gasoline being added to a fire…in a good way. The music and the attitude and energy of the crowd were the perfect compliments for each other.
By the time the night ended, O.A.R. not only destroyed the stage but they gained MANY new fans moving forward. Expect a concert experience this year that will be hard to match!
Finally, if you aren’t a music buff, the Bird’s Nest is THE place to see and be seen. Don’t miss the first great party of the year!
Tickets (on sale today at 10 AM!):
Tickets for this performance of O.A.R. at the Bird’s nest start at $35 ($40 on the day of the show) and can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets and via the link below:
VIP Tickets are $175 each. Ticket purchasing information will be released shortly. Check back with this article and we’ll let you know how to score your VIP passes to this amazing concert experience.
Included with each VIP ticket are the following:
- Access to the Ketel One VIP area
- Exclusive VIP entrance separate from the General Admission area
- Catered Dinner from Sushi Roku
- Complimentary Drinks
- Access to the VIP premium viewing area for the show
Please note that this is a 21 and over show!
So what’s O.A.R. like in concert? Check these videos out.
This is ‘City on Down’:
Here’s ‘Hey Girl’:
Here’s a little sample of O.A.R. at last year’s Bird’s Nest.
This is their cover of the Joe Cocker remake of the Beatles classic ‘With a little help from my friends’:
Heavy Metal Legends Slayer and Megadeth have announced that they are postponing all of the US shows of ‘The American Carnage Tour’. This includes the tour’s January 23rd stop at the Dodge Theater.
Slayer lead singer and bassist Tom Araya is undergoing surgery to repair his back. Araya injured his back last October on Slayer’s tour of the far east. Attempts were made to try different remedies to alleviate the pain but none were successful. The procedure, Anterior Cervical Discectomy with Fusion, is a routine one and the recovery rate is very high. Back surgery was the last option as Araya could not provide a quality show on the upcoming US Tour with his back pain.
“Tom gave various medical treatments more than a fair shot,” said Slayer’s manager Rick Sales, “but they just haven’t handled the problem, so he’s biting the bullet and is scheduled for back surgery at the end of this month.”
Mr. Sales continued, “As unfortunate as this is for so many people – the Megadeth and Testament camps, the concerts’ promoters, and, of course, the fans – Tom’s health is the number one priority, and this has to happen.”
According to Megadeth’s website, both bands are looking to re-schedule the tour for the summer of 2010. All fans with tickets to these shows are asked to hold on to their tickets until both bands announce their plans for the new dates.
Megadeth will be announcing a US solo headlining tour for March and April shortly.
That’s right! New Found Glory will be celebrating their 10th anniversary tour with a stop at the Marquee Theater in Tempe. They will be bringing along ‘Saves the Day’, ‘Hello Goodbye’, and ‘Fireworks’ as opening acts.
If that wasn’t enough, New Found Glory will be performing their self titled 1997 major label debut IN ITS ENTIRETY!!!
If you love New Found Glory, this is a show that cannot be missed!
Tickets are $18.50 and can be purchased at the Marquee Theater box office, or online from the promoter via the ticket link below:
Comedian/Actor Martin Lawrence (Bad Boys, Big Mama’s House, House Party, Blue Streak) is coming to Phoenix to do a one-off stand-up show at the Dodge Theater on February 13th at 8 PM.
Tickets will go on sale January 8th at 10 AM at all live nation outlets and via the link below:
As some of you may or may not know, Rivers Cuomo of Weezer was in a bus crash not too long ago. As a result of the injuries sustained in the crash and per doctors orders, Weezer has canceled their January 15th show at the Dodge Theater.
Tickets refunds are available at the point of purchase.
Oklahoma country rockers Cross Canadian Ragweed are bringing their country rock to Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill Sunday on January 17, 2010. USA Today calls Cross Canadian Ragweed ‘one of the better kept secrets around’.
I for one am curious to see if this band lives up to the hype I’ve been reading about.
Tickets are only $15 and will go on sale Friday December 4th at all Live Nation outlets and online at Livenation.com
Here’s the Live Nation Link to purchase tickets online:
Legendary Seattle band Alice in Chains will be making a stop on their 2010 at the Dodge Theater on February 17th. Show starts at 7:30 PM.
Alice In Chains will be touring behind their new album “Black Gives way to Blue”. The first single from the album, Check My Brain, is pretty damned impressive as it is new yet is true to the classic Alice in Chains songs from their long deceased singer, Layne Stayley.
Here’s the video for ‘Check My Brain’:
Tickets will go on sale Saturday December 5th at 10 AM at all Live Nation outlets and at LiveNation.com.
1) First Friday -- Downtown Phoenix -- It’s that time of the month where the artists of Phoenix open their doors to the public. Since First Friday is one of the coolest and greatest cultural events that Phoenix has to offer it’s a must see event! Check out the pictures on our Facebook Fan Page for but a small sample of the goings on.
Other events are going on during the First Friday festivities:
Arizona Derby Dames Bake Sale — The Derby Dames are back again with another bake sale to raise money for their sport. They will be selling baked goods in the Roosevelt Row section of First Friday:
2) The Arizona State Fair -- ENDS SUNDAY!!!! -- The Arizona State Fair has gone out of their way to make sure that you come to this year’s edition of the Phoenix tradition. They have so many admission and other deals that it’s almost a crime not to go!
3) Greenbuild 2009 -- One of the biggest events of the Year is coming to Phoenix. Greenbuild 2009 is a convention of Green Business leaders that give people the “opportunity to connect with other green building peers, industry experts, and influential leaders as they share innovations in the green building movement.”
4) Wrestlemania XXVI Ticket Pre-Sale party -- Westgate City Center -Friday November 7 -- 6 to 10 PM -- FREE
Westgate City Center is throwing a party for WWE fans to purchase tickets to Wrestlemania XXVI in person for the first time ever! WWE stars Chris Jericho and Kelly Kelly will be on hand to sign autographs for fans. More information:
6) Movies in the Park at the Biltmore Fashion Park -- We posted the Spring edition of this movie series at the Biltmore Fashion Park and it looks like they’re continuing it this fall. Movies in the Park is a weekly outdoor movie series
Here’s the schedule:
November 6- West Side Story
November 13- Diamonds Are Forever
November 20- The Graduate
November 27- Funny Girl
December 4- White Christmas
December 11- Elf
7) 5th Annual Certified Local Fall Festival -- The Duck and Decanter -- FREE!! -- With over 60 vendors participating, the Certified Local Fall Festival is a celebration of local businesses. Get out and Support Local Businesses!!!
11) Phantom of the Opera -- ASU Gammage -- The Classic Broadway production is playing at the ASU Gammage theater through November 22nd. Details and tickets:
13) ASU Football Team -- The ASU Sundevils take on the #15 USC Trojans who have shown that they are very beatable this season. Tickets still available for this battle of two great teams. Kickoff is at 6 PM Arizona time, and will be shown Live on ABC 15.
For more information, please refer to the ASU Game day central:
15) Don’t forget the Downtown Phoenix Public Market -- Weekly on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to Noon. http://www.foodconnect.org/phoenixmarket/
The 1st ever Arizona Wine Growers festival will take place at The Farm at South Mountain on November 22nd. Tix on Sale now. http://bit.ly/1m6wPT
18) Phoenix Coyotes -- The Phoenix Coyotes are off to their best start in a LONG time. Residents of Phoenix have been waiting for the team to get good to go see them and that time is NOW! They are one of the biggest surprises in the league and one of the hottest teams in the league. Come on out and see what all the hype is all about!
19) 15th Annual Scottsdale Festival of Greece -- November 6th -- November 8th -- Scottsdale Civic Center -- FREE -- One of the best and longest running festivals of the season shares and celebrates the Greek faith and culture for all. Food, music and fun are on tap for all.
20) The Ghosts of Phoenix Tour - Haunted Houses not doin’ it for ya? How about touring one of the most haunted Hotels in America? On this tour you get get a guided tour of the public and non-public part of the hotel. Perfect for Halloween!
21) Scottsdale Art Walk -- Every Thursday evening from 7 to 9 PM -- FREE -- Dubbed ‘America’s Original Art Walk’ art fans get the opportunity to browse through all
22) You have probably heard by now that the long running Shake! is no more. DJ William Fucking Reed just announced what the new incarnation of Shake is going to be:
“Shake! has moved and is no longer @ Rogue Bar. Starting Saturday Nov 7 Shake! is teaming up with Faux Show to present Cheap Thrills every week @ Black Forest Mill 4900 E Indian School Rd. Spread it.” (From his Facebook Page)
23) Market on Mill -- Every Thursday outside of the MADCAP theaters in Tempe, is a local public market that has been quickly gaining in popularity. Check out some great local farmers and craftspeople (among others) that sell their fare to the masses.
Puscifer Featuring Maynard James Keenan of TOOL -- TWO SHOWS -- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 & FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 at Orpheum Theatre -- *** A limited number of $44 tickets are available to fans who would like to attend both shows. ***
1) Phoenix Suns Fan Fest -- Don’t miss this opportunity to see your Phoenix Suns up close and person this Saturday at US Airlines Arena. The event is free but the Phoenix Suns are asking you to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to St. Mary’s Food Bank. There’s TONS of things to do for the whole family.
2) The Arizona State Fair -- The Arizona State Fair has gone out of their way to make sure that you come to this year’s edition of the Phoenix tradition. They have so many admission and other deals that it’s almost a crime not to go!
4) ASU Football Team -- The ASU Sundevils play the surprising Stanford Cardinals in the bay area this weekend. Kickoff is at 7:15 PM and will be carried on Fox Sports Arizona.
For more information, please refer to the ASU Game day central:
With this week’s FUSE, they are celebrating their 1st anniversary of throwing down great beats at Bar Smith. The masterminds behind FUSE have pretty much owned Friday night in Downtown Phoenix for the majority of the year. Come see why this is one of the best events around town.
6) Movies in the Park at the Biltmore Fashion Park -- We posted the Spring edition of this movie series at the Biltmore Fashion Park and it looks like they’re continuing it this fall. Movies in the Park is a weekly outdoor movie series
Here’s the schedule:
October 23- When Harry Met Sally
October 30- The Birds
November 6- West Side Story
November 13- Diamonds Are Forever
November 20- The Graduate
November 27- Funny Girl
December 4- White Christmas
December 11- Elf
7) The Nest Haunted House -- I went to check this out last night and was pretty blown away by not only how big it was but how the haunted house challenged all of your senses. The NEST is in Avondale and is worth the drive for those of you in the East Valley. This is one of the biggest and best of the Haunted Houses in Arizona, if not the West Coast.
We will have a full review of the haunted house next week.
For more information and directions, please refer to the Nest’s website:
8) Phoenix Coyotes - The Coyotes have been surprising everyone inside and outside the State of Arizona with their amazing play so early in the season. Head on out to a game because they’re playing some AMAZING hockey!
9) The Arizona Cardinals are headed off to the Big Apple to take on the New York Giants on National TV! Game time is 5:20 PM Arizona time and will be carried on NBC.
11) Microsoft Retail Store -- As you may have heard by now, Microsoft opened their first ever retail store in the Scottsdale Fashion Plaza this past week and we would recommend everyone checking out the new store!
12) “A Nightmare on Elm Street” Parts 2 & 4 -- Rare 35mm Screening -- Friday and Saturday at the MADCAP Theaters in Tempe -- The Midnight Movie Mamacita has a great pair of classics set up for you. This weekend you can see Part 2 and Part 4 of the Nightmare on Elm Street series in glorious 35 mm!
13) CRAVE’s -- Arizona Grand Tasting -- One of the bigger events on the Greater Phoenix area Food Calendar! Taste every corner of Arizona’s unique cuisine as more than 40 independent restaurants, 200 wineries and dozens of celebrity chefs present their finest food, wine and talents! Experience thrilling cooking demonstrations, informative wine seminars and discover why the world Craves the Arizona flavor!
14) Shake! -- Every Saturday Night -- Rogue Bar -- Scottsdale -- $5 (approx) If you are a frequent reader of this site you know that one of the best places to go on a Saturday night is Shake!. Great Music and fun for a great price!
15) Don’t forget the Downtown Phoenix Public Market -- Weekly on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to Noon. http://www.foodconnect.org/phoenixmarket/
The 1st ever Arizona Wine Growers festival will take place at The Farm at South Mountain on November 22nd. Tix on Sale now. http://bit.ly/1m6wPT
18)The Most Interesting Show in the World -- October 23 -- Tickets are free and they are first come, first served.
Entertainment:
WORLD FAMOUS CONTORTIONSIST, Mei Ling
THE HUMAN BEATBOX, Butterscotch
THE WORLDS MOST DANGEROUS COMIC, Mark Faje
BURLESQUE SINGER, Melody Sweets
THE HUMAN SLINKY
THE DANGEROUS MR. & MS. G
Additional special guest appearances….
HOSTED BY ANGELO MOORE OF FISHBONE
More info on the event and how to get tickets, refer to this link:
20) The Ghosts of Phoenix Tour - Haunted Houses not doin’ it for ya? How about touring one of the most haunted Hotels in America? On this tour you get get a guided tour of the public and non-public part of the hotel. Perfect for Halloween!
21) 8th Annual Kokopelli Krush Festival - October 23rd-25th -- Chandler -- $20 if you want to participate in their grape crushing competition/$10 per person for wine tasting -- includes commemorative glass.
From their website:
“Hello all you Grape Stompers! It’s that time again to get out your stomping feet and get down to Kokopelli for a little Grape Competition. The action that weekend is sure to please as our runners and stompers compete against the grape juice to be the best juicer around and have the opportunity to win a free trip on Kokopelli. We will have winetastings all weekend long, but no worries none that are being juiced by the feet out back (who knows where those feet have been”
23) Market on Mill -- Every Thursday outside of the MADCAP theaters in Tempe, is a local public market that has been quickly gaining in popularity. Check out some great local farmers and craftspeople (among others) that sell their fare to the masses.
24) ROCKTOBER CONCERT -- October 24th -- Featuring Ratt, Dokken and Great White. 5p. Gates open at 4p. $35 tickets-redeem stub for $10. Go to www.cliffcastlecasino.net for more info and a linek to purchase tickets at www.ticketforce.com or purchase tickets at the Castle Club. Call 928-567-7999 for more info.
Puscifer Featuring Maynard James Keenan of TOOL -- TWO SHOWS -- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 & FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 at Orpheum Theatre -- *** A limited number of $44 tickets are available to fans who would like to attend both shows. ***
2) The Arizona State Fair Opens today! -- The Arizona State Fair has gone out of their way to make sure that you come to this year’s edition of the Phoenix tradition. They have so many admission and other deals that it’s almost a crime not to go!
3) ASU Football Team -- The ASU Sundevil Football team, who barely beat lowly WSU, is taking on surprising Washington (who has the toughest schedule in the Nation) this Saturday at Sundevil Stadium. Kickoff is at 7:15 AZ Time and will be shown live on FSNAZ.
With this week’s FUSE, they are celebrating their 1st anniversary of throwing down great beats at Bar Smith. The masterminds behind FUSE have pretty much owned Friday night in Downtown Phoenix for the majority of the year. Come see why this is one of the best events around town.
5) Uncorked and Unplugged -- The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale is having their main fundraiser of the year and it looks like it’s gonna be a great one!
6) Movies in the Park at the Biltmore Fashion Park -- We posted the Spring edition of this movie series at the Biltmore Fashion Park and it looks like they’re continuing it this fall. Movies in the Park is a weekly outdoor movie series
Here’s the schedule:
October 16- Pretty in Pink
October 23- When Harry Met Sally
October 30- The Birds
November 6- West Side Story
November 13- Diamonds Are Forever
November 20- The Graduate
November 27- Funny Girl
December 4- White Christmas
December 11- Elf
7) The Nest Haunted House -- I went to check this out last night and was pretty blown away by not only how big it was but how the haunted house challenged all of your senses. The NEST is in Avondale and is worth the drive for those of you in the East Valley. This is one of the biggest and best of the Haunted Houses in Arizona, if not the West Coast.
We will have a full review of the haunted house next week.
For more information and directions, please refer to the Nest’s website:
8) Grand Opening of Howl at the Moon -- Friday the 16h from 7PM to 2 AM -- Old Town Scottsdale’s newest nightspot looks like it’s going to be the hottest spot this weekend. Free Food from 7-9 PM and fun all night long!
For more details and your invite into the grand opening, check out the following page:
9) The Arizona Cardinals are on the road this week in Seattle taking on the unpredictable Seahawks. Kickoff is at 1:05 AZ time and will be shown on Fox 10.
13) The Official U2/Black Eyed Peas Afterparty -- October 20th -- Will I Am from the Black Eyed Peas is scheduled to play a DJ set for everyone at Axis-Radius. Rumors have been going around that all members of the Black Eyed Peas and Members of U2 will be in attendance.
14) Shake! -- Every Saturday Night -- Rogue Bar -- Scottsdale -- $5 (approx) If you are a frequent reader of this site you know that one of the best places to go on a Saturday night is Shake!. Great Music and fun for a great price!
15) Don’t forget the Downtown Phoenix Public Market -- Weekly on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to Noon. http://www.foodconnect.org/phoenixmarket/
The 1st ever Arizona Wine Growers festival will take place at The Farm at South Mountain on November 22nd. Tix on Sale now. http://bit.ly/1m6wPT
18)
The Most Interesting Show in the World -- October 23 -- Tickets are free and they are first come, first served.
Entertainment:
WORLD FAMOUS CONTORTIONSIST, Mei Ling
THE HUMAN BEATBOX, Butterscotch
THE WORLDS MOST DANGEROUS COMIC, Mark Faje
BURLESQUE SINGER, Melody Sweets
THE HUMAN SLINKY
THE DANGEROUS MR. & MS. G
Additional special guest appearances….
HOSTED BY ANGELO MOORE OF FISHBONE
More info on the event and how to get tickets, refer to this link:
20) The Ghosts of Phoenix Tour - Haunted Houses not doin’ it for ya? How about touring one of the most haunted Hotels in America? On this tour you get get a guided tour of the public and non-public part of the hotel. Perfect for Halloween!
21) International Horror & Sci Fi Film Festival -- Taking place at the MADCAP theaters in Tempe, one of the coolest events in the B Movie schedule this year is going on right NOW!
23) Market on Mill -- Every Thursday outside of the MADCAP theaters in Tempe, is a local public market that has been quickly gaining in popularity. Check out some great local farmers and craftspeople (among others) that sell their fare to the masses.
ROCKTOBER CONCERT -- Featuring Ratt, Dokken and Great White. 5p. Gates open at 4p. $35 tickets-redeem stub for $10. Go to www.cliffcastlecasino.net for more info and a linek to purchase tickets at www.ticketforce.com or purchase tickets at the Castle Club. Call 928-567-7999 for more info.
Puscifer Featuring Maynard James Keenan of TOOL -- TWO SHOWS -- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 & FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 at Orpheum Theatre -- *** A limited number of $44 tickets are available to fans who would like to attend both shows. ***
