PHOENIX-O.A.R, the band that has made the Birds Nest at the Waste Management Phoenix Open a yearly party that is not to be missed, will bring their 2010 Summer Tour to Phoenix. Of a Revolution (aka O.A.R.) will be playing at the Celebrity Theater on September 28th at 7:30 PM. Tickets will go on sale July 23rd (details below). Make sure you buy your tickets quick as this show WILL sell out. The last time O.A.R. played in town, the Scottsdale Fire Department had to turn away fans from the show because the venue was over capacity.
O.A.R. won’t be promoting a new album on this tour as they will have a new album out in the fall. This is just a summer tour for the band so expect a good set-list of songs that fans love. Who knows? Perhaps O.A.R. will sneak a new song or two into the show.
Don’t miss this chance to see such an amazing live act in probably the best setting you can possibly see them perform in….up close and in the round.
The Expendables will open the show.
Here’s the full show details:
O.A.R. with Special Guests ‘The Expendables’
Tuesday September 28th at 7:30 PM
Club Doors open at 5:30pm
Theater Doors open at 6:30 PM
Tickets go on sale Friday July 23rd at Celebrity Theater’s box office or via their website. To charge tickets by phone call 602-267-1600 ext.1.
PHOENIX-One of top rock acts in the world today is coming to Phoenix. Nickelback will be bringing their ‘Dark Horse’ world tour to the Cricket Wireless Pavilion on October 29th at 7PM. Opening the show will be ‘Three Days Grace’ and ‘Buckcherry’ two great bands to come see if they were touring on their own.
Having played over 120 shows to over 2 million people around the world, Nickelback seems to feed off the love from fans. “Our fans have been amazing all over the world from Japan to New Zealand, Australia, Dubai, the UK and North America,” said Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger. “Our fans keep us going and we are excited to play 25 more dates in the US with Three Days Grace and Buckcherry.”
Don’t miss this chance to see Nickelback at their best….performing live in front of the fans they love.
Tickets go on sale July 17th at 10 AM at all Ticketmaster and Live Nation outlets and by clicking the link below.
Ticket prices are:
Reserved: $89.50 and $69.50
Lawn: $29.50
A limited amount of Pit and Lawn 4 pack tickets will be available for sale.
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.
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.
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.
On Saturday November 27th, one of the best rock albums of all time will be performed at the US Airways Center when Roger Waters of Pink Floyd Fame performs the rock Opera ‘The Wall’ in its entirety. Not much is known about the makeup of the tour other than the dates booked but you can definitely expect one of the best stage shows you have ever witnessed. When it comes to productions of ‘The Wall’ over the years, (‘The Wall’ has been performed in its entirety only 31 times since it’s release) they all have used the most state of the art technology for each production. Roger Waters has always been at the forefront of technology and music and has proved time and time again that he is not afraid to push the limits of both.
Roger Waters isn’t going to be touring for very much longer and with two former members of Pink Floyd now deceased (Syd Barrett and Richard Wright) and another member officially retired from touring (David Gilmour). This is probably your last chance ever to see not only a high quality Pink Floyd production but Roger Waters in concert.
Do not miss this chance to see one of the best sound and visual experiences you could ever imagine in a concert setting.
Tickets are priced at $203.75, $103.75, $79.75 and $59.75 and do not include applicable service charges.
Roger Waters posted the following essay on his website about why he’s doing ‘The Wall’ again in 2010….
Roger Waters, 2010
I recently came across this quote of mine from 22 years ago:
” What it comes down to for me is this: Will the technologies of communication in our culture, serve to enlighten us and help us to understand one another better, or will they deceive us and keep us apart?”
I believe this is still a supremely relevant question and the jury is out. There is a lot of commercial clutter on the net, and a lot of propaganda, but I have a sense that just beneath the surface understanding is gaining ground. We just have to keep blogging, keep twittering, keep communicating, keep sharing ideas.
30 Years ago when I wrote The Wall I was a frightened young man. Well not that young, I was 36 years old.
It took me a long time to get over my fears. Anyway, in the intervening years it has occurred to me that maybe the story of my fear and loss with it’s concomitant inevitable residue of ridicule, shame and punishment, provides an allegory for broader concerns.: Nationalism, racism, sexism, religion, Whatever! All these issues and ‘isms are driven by the same fears that drove my young life.
This new production of The Wall is an attempt to draw some comparisons, to illuminate our current predicament, and is dedicated to all the innocent lost in the intervening years.
In some quarters, among the chattering classes, there exists a cynical view that human beings as a collective are incapable of developing more ‘humane’ ie, kinder, more generous, more cooperative, more empathetic relationships with one another.
I disagree.
In my view it is too early in our story to leap to such a conclusion, we are after all a very young species.
I believe we have at least a chance to aspire to something better than the dog eat dog ritual slaughter that is our current response to our institutionalized fear of each other.
I feel it is my responsibility as an artist to express my, albeit guarded, optimism, and encourage others to do the same. To quote the great man, ” You may say that I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.”
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.
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:
Tickets on sale Now
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.
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.
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!
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:
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:
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.
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 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are coming to the US Airways Center on May 18th for a 7:30 PM show. Tom is bringing on another legend to open the show in Joe Cocker who is most famous for his Woodstock performance of ‘With a little help from my friends’ (below).
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.
Tickets go on sale Monday March 8th at 10 AM at LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster.com and the US Airways Center Box office. To charge by phone call 1-800-745-3000.
Ticket prices are:
$129.75, $103.75, $79.75, and $54.25 (more than likely will include ticket charges)
