My Chemical Romance kicks off the Tempe Music Festival TONIGHT!!!!
March 28, 2008 by FromTheCrowd
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Buy your tickets right now for Tonights Show!
Tempe Music Festival Kicks Off Tonight!
My Chemical Romance Headlining the ASU Student night!
Friday March 28 Emerging Artists Stage Now in its 6th year, the Circle K Tempe Music Festival has grown to be more than music and is the largest music festival in Arizona. This year, the event boasts three stages of entertainment featuring national, regional and local acts including Fergie, My Chemical Romance, Puddle of Mudd, Cowboy Mouth, the Chris Parker Project, Dorsey and many more. The Big Bang Dueling Pianos will also have their own stage in the thick of the crowd at this year’s event on both days where they will be entertaining the crowd between sets. In addition to the 30+ musical acts performing on the three stages over the weekend, the event boasts a number of sports, musical and kid-friendly attractions as well. These include: the Bud Light Sports Lounge with plenty of flat screen televisions so festival attendees won’t miss a minute of NCAA March Madness action; the Gatorade Sports Village with a free interactive sports area that includes foosball, pop-a-shot basketball, air hockey and foose ball; the SRP Lil’ Rockers Area with hands-on interactive instruments and music-related arts and crafts as well as karaoke and a children’s musical museum; the Rockstar Rockin’ Vert Ramp with extreme sports demonstrations; the Dillard’s Rock’n’Roll Fashion Show; the Landshark Lounge; and several interactive media booths. The event is sponsored by Circle K, the City of Tempe, the Tempe Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Dillard’s, SRP, Cox Communications, Arizona State University, Desert Ridge Marketplace, Tempe Marketplace, Gatorade, Budweiser, Landshark Lager, Rockstar Energy Drink, Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water, Southern Comfort, Barefoot Wine, Pepsi, Talk and Go Mobile, Frito Lay, Mentos, the Arizona Republic, College Times, AZ Central, Amp AZ, 104.7 KISS FM, 98.7 The Peak FM, 99.9 KEZ FM, 101.5 JAMZ FM, 103.9 The Edge FM and T.E.A.M. For more information about the Circle K Tempe Music Festival, please visit
Main Stage
4:30 pm Doors Open
5:00 pm DORSEY
5:45 pm THE SUMMER SET
6:30 pm DEAR AND THE HEADLIGHTS
7:20 pm BILLY TALENT
8:30 pm PUDDLE OF MUDD
10:00 pm Dillard’s Rock & Roll Fashion Show
10:30 pm MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE
Schedule / acts subject to change.
4:30 pm Doors Open
5:30 pm AGE OF EVIL
6:00 pm Rockstar Rockin’ Vert Ramp
6:15 pm DRIVE BY
6:45 pm Rockstar Rockin’ Vert Ramp
7:00 pm VAYDEN
7:45 pm Rockstar Rockin’ Vert Ramp
8:15 pm PEACHCAKE
9:15 pm Rockstar Rockin’ Vert Ramp
9:45 pm NONPOINT
Schedule / acts subject to change.
THE FREQUENCY at THE RHYTHM ROOM APRIL 16, 2008
March 28, 2008 by FromTheCrowd
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Phoenix, AZ (March 27, 2008) – The Frequency, an experimental rock band based in Los Angeles will perform at the Rhythm Room on Wednesday, April 16. The show will begin at 8:00pm. Tickets will be available to purchase at the Rhythm Room on the day of the show ONLY.
Based upon a love of the synthesizer Moogs, the sound of a real Fender Rhodes piano and vintage Fender amps, the collective sound is a reflection of things old and new. Pink Floyd, Air, and Mogwai are cited as their influential groups.
The group’s self-produced EP “The Frequency” caught the attention of Ropeadope Records (MMW, Mike Gordon, The Duo, DJ Logic) founder Andy Hurwitz, and he signed them immediately. In February 2007 Ropeadope released a 5 song digital EP, and plans are in the works for a full length album to be released later this year.
A remix by The Frequency of Jorge Dalto’s “Killer Joe” can be found on the recent release Explorations: Classic Picante Regrooved which features the group alongside other innovative artists Thievery Corporation, Dan the Automator, and Cut Chemist and the group’s tracks can also be found on releases from artists as diverse as Quincy Jones and Cheb i Sabbah.
The Frequency recently finished up a tour supporting Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, and appeared at a number of major summer festivals including 10,000 Lakes Festival, Quebec International Summer Music Festival, and the Wicker Park Music Festival. Already having shared the stage with artists as diverse as Mute Math, The 1990’s, Benzos, and Lotus, the band’s live show is renowned as something not to be missed.
On February 1, 2008, The Frequency song “Stars” was featured in the movie “The Eye” starring Jessica Alba.
Click here to listen to The Frequency
TICKETS AVAILABLE ON APRIL 16 AT THE RHYTHM ROOM!
General Admission tickets priced at $10.00 will be available to purchase at the Rhythm Room on the day of show ONLY. All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. You must be 21 & over to attend.
CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED come to MARTINI RANCH!
March 28, 2008 by FromTheCrowd
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Live Nation and KMLE Country 108 are very proud to announce
MAY 6, 2008
MARTINI RANCH
Phoenix, AZ (March 28, 2008) – After performing to a sold out crowd earlier this year, Cross Canadian Ragweed, the Oklahoma quartet, has decided once again to rock Martini Ranch. The show will begin at 7:30pm on Tuesday, May 6.
Cross Canadian Ragweed – Cody Canada (frontman), Grady Cross (guitarist), Jeremy Plato (bassist) and Randy Ragsdale (drummer) recently released their 4th studio album titled MISSION CALIFORNIA, from Universal Records South. The album charted at #6 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart and #30 on the Billboard Top 100 Chart. MISSION CALIFORNIA came in just behind superstars Rascal Flatts, Reba McEntire, Faith Hill, Brooks & Dunn and Kenny Chesney with scans of 22,604 its first week.
Cross Canadian Ragweed has played a string of sold out shows, including a sold out performance at Martini Ranch earlier this year. Clearly embraced by country music fans, the band and Mission California are earning high praise from tough critics. USA Today claims the band “…is one of the better-kept secrets around.”
With another Top 10 country album to their credit, a debut performance on the Grand Ole’ Opry and upcoming features in Country Weekly and on GAC, it seems the secret about Cross Canadian Ragweed is about to get out.
TICKETS ON-SALE TODAY, FRIDAY MARCH 28 AT 10AM!
Tickets priced at $20.00 in advance will be available to purchase TODAY, Friday March 28 at 10am at Ticketmaster Online and all Ticketmaster Outlets. To charge by phone call 480.784.4444 (Phoenix Metro Area) or 520.321.1000 (Outside Phoenix Area). Tickets will be available at Martini Ranch on the day of show. All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges. Tickets purchased on the day of show will be priced at $22.00. You must be 21 & over to attend.
JIM GAFFIGAN: THE SEXY TOUR
March 25, 2008 by FromTheCrowd
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Live Nation is very proud to announce
COMEDY CENTRAL LIVE PRESENTS
JIM GAFFIGAN: THE SEXY TOUR
DODGE THEATRE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2008
TICKETS ON- SALE THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 28 AT 10AM!
Phoenix, AZ (March 25, 2008) – Jim Gaffigan is one of the most versatile, venerable and veteran comedians working today. With a rabid fan base and growing popularity with audiences everywhere, Gaffigan is embarking on a national stand-up tour featuring all-new material. “COMEDY CENTRAL Live Starring Jim Gaffigan: The Sexy Tour” kicks off August 15 at The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami and travels to more than 20 markets nationwide including a stop in Phoenix to perform at Dodge Theatre on Saturday, September 13 at 8:00pm.
Jim Gaffigan has proven himself a major talent beloved to a wide range of audiences after achieving milestones in stand-up, acting and writing. As approachable as he is edgy, Gaffigan is responsible for some of the funniest and most memorable moments in recent television and film. As a stand-up comedian, Gaffigan’s clever, quiet style has earned him an unprecedented number of appearances on both CBS’s “Late Show with David Letterman” and NBC’s “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.” His recent one-hour COMEDY CENTRAL stand-up special, CD and DVD all entitled “Beyond the Pale” have catapulted Gaffigan to one of the top five most popular touring comedians in the country today. His three-month “COMEDY CENTRAL Live” tour in 2007sold-out 32 of 38 shows in 29 cities with second shows added in nine markets. “The “Beyond the Pale” DVD was certified Platinum selling more than 150,000 copies with the CD also selling over 150,000 copies.
After Gaffigan’s first appearance on “Letterman,” the host personally chose him to develop the sitcom “Welcome To New York.” Gaffigan has appeared in many TV shows including “The Ellen Show,” “That 70′s Show,” “Ed,” “Sex and the City,” “Third Watch,” “Law & Order,” among others. Currently, Gaffigan can be seen in TBS’ first original scripted comedy series “My Boys” and with Conan O’Brien as the animated super hero crime-fighting duo in “Pale Force” on NBC.com which was nominated for a Broadband Emmy Award.
Gaffigan will be seen in the forthcoming films “The Love Guru” and “17″ and has been featured in numerous films including “Stephanie Daley” “13 Going on 30″ and “Three Kings.” He has endeared himself to audiences by taking on vivid supporting characters in a number of genres. In the cult hit “Super Troopers,” Gaffigan got huge laughs and famously helped add “meow” to the lexicon of Vermont state troopers. Gaffigan’s quiet dramatic turn in “The Great New Wonderful” took audiences and critics by surprise as he embodied an office worker broken by tragedy who ultimately explodes in rage.
TICKETS ON-SALE THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 28 AT 10AM
Tickets priced $42.75 will go on-sale at 10 A.M. on Friday, March 28 at Dodge Theatre Box Office, and all Ticketmaster. To charge by phone, call 480.784.4444 (Phoenix Metro Area) or 520.321.1000 (Outside Phoenix Area). 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, check out www.livenation.com. For tour info and links to purchase tickets, viewers can log onto www.comedycentral.com and www.jimgaffigan.com
Boston and Styx June 27th at the Dodge Theater!
March 25, 2008 by FromTheCrowd
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Live Nation is very proud to announce
Phoenix, AZ (March 25, 2008) – Two of the most legendary bands BOSTON and STYX will come together for a summer tour that will make a stop in Phoenix to perform at Dodge Theatre on Friday, June 27. The show will begin at 7:30pm.
BOSTON will be bringing two new recruits on tour this year. Singer/songwriter/guitarist Michael Sweet, the veteran Stryper frontman will both sing and trade riffs with Gary Pihl and Tom Scholz on guitar. Unexpected phenomenon Tommy DeCarlo, the fan that posted his BOSTON covers on his myspace.com page and ended up on stage, will also be belting out the classics that skyrocketed the band to worldwide fame
Many remember where they were when they first heard “More Than a Feeling” or “Hitch a Ride” on the airwaves back in 1976. BOSTON’s self-titled first album has sold over 17 million copies to date, and was the highest selling debut of all time. It remains a rock classic, and has seen a resurgence in sales after it was remastered by Scholz, along with their second album, “Don’t Look Back,” in 2006.
Coinciding with the summer tour is a fully re-mastered Greatest Hits CD (Sony Legacy.) Lead-off singles from all five BOSTON albums will be included, as well as new photos from throughout the years and liner notes written by Tom Scholz.
STYX is Tommy Shaw (vocals, guitars), James “JY” Young (vocals, guitars), Lawrence Gowan (vocals, keyboards), Todd Sucherman (drums), Ricky Phillips (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Chuck Panozzo. Styx was the first band to have four consecutive triple platinum albums (The Grand Illusion, Pieces Of Eight, Cornerstone, and No. 1 Paradise Theatre). “Lady” was the first of 16 Top 40 hit singles, which also includes “Renegade,” “Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)” and “Fooling Yourself.” The video for their 1981 Top 10 single “Too Much Time on my Hands” aired in the first hour of MTV’s life. Big Bang Theory, released in May 2005, features their hit remake of “I Am The Walrus,” and charted at No. 46, making it the fourth consecutive decade that Styx has had an album in the Top 50.
TICKETS ON-SALE MONDAY, MARCH 31 AT 10AM
Tickets priced at $125.00, $75.00, $60.00 and $45.00 will go on-sale at 10 A.M. on Monday, March 31 at Dodge Theatre Box Office, and Ticketmaster. To charge by phone, call 480.784.4444 (Phoenix Metro Area) or 520.321.1000 (Outside Phoenix Area). 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, check out http://www.livenation.com/.
GEORGE MICHAEL ANNOUNCES FIRST NORTH AMERICAN TOUR IN 17 YEARS Come to Phoenix June 22, 2008
March 24, 2008 by FromTheCrowd
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Live Nation is proud to announce
GEORGE MICHAEL
US AIRWAYS CENTER
JUNE 22, 2008
TICKETS ON-SALE MONDAY, APRIL 7 AT 10 A.M.
GEORGE MICHAEL ANNOUNCES FIRST NORTH AMERICAN TOUR IN 17 YEARS,
A NEW ALBUM AND MAKES AMERICAN ACTING DEBUT
Phoenix, AZ (March 24, 2008)– After performing 80 shows in 12 European countries for a staggering 1.3 million fans over the past year alone, legendary superstar George Michael will be bringing his smash 25 LIVE tour to North American Arenas in the summer of 2008 in support of his new retrospective record. The tour will make a stop in Phoenix to perform at US Airways Center on Sunday, June 22 at 8:00pm. This will be Michael’s first North American tour in 17 years. The new record, titled Twenty-Five, will be released April 1st and is a 29-song, 2-CD set featuring several new songs (including duets with superstars Paul McCartney and Mary J. Blige) in addition to many of Michael’s iconic songs from both his solo and WHAM! career. In addition, a companion 2-disc DVD of 40 videos will also be made available.
The 25 LIVE tour broke several ticket sales records, most notably in Copenhagen. Michael’s concert at The Parken Stadium sold over 50,000 tickets in the matter of minutes, shattering the previous ticket sales record at the venue, formerly held by U2. On the 25 LIVE tour, Michael left both fans and critics alike in awe:
“It was a master class in pop genius.” – The Observer
“George proved he is simply one of the best vocalists this country has ever produced. A stunning performance.” – The Sun
“Worth waiting for. The show was, in every single meaning of the word, perfect.” – De Morgen
“A tremendous singer, a complete showman, all George Michael needs is a mic, his songs, and the magic on stage is instantaneous.” – La Parisien
The North American leg of the 25 LIVE tour will kick off in San Diego on June 17th and will continue through San Jose, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver, Minneapolis, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York and several other major cities. The tour will incorporate 22 shows over the course of seven weeks and Michael will perform material taken from the entire span of his career, including some classic Wham! tracks. Michael has recently teamed up with iTunes and Ticketmaster to produce an innovative media package which allows fans rare access to Michael’s videos, songs, and tickets to one of his North American 25 LIVE concerts. The package goes on sale on iTunes tomorrow, March 25th.
George Michael has enjoyed one of the most successful and enduring careers in the history of pop music, selling more than 85 million records globally and encompassing seven US No. 1 singles, two Grammy awards, three American Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award and two prestigious Ivor Novello awards for songwriting. His record “Faith” has sold over 20 million copies alone. In addition, Michael has garnered 11 British No. 1 singles and seven British No. 1 albums. He recently was declared the most played British artist on radio over the course of the last 20 years. This Thursday March 27th, Michael can be seen making his American acting debut on the new hit ABC series, Eli Stone, in which each episode is titled after one of his songs.
For more information about George Michael, please visit: www.georgemichael.com
TICKETS ON-SALE MONDAY, APRIL 7 AT 10 A.M.
Reserved tickets priced at $125.00, $78.50 and $50.00 will go on-sale at 10am on Monday, April 7 at www.livenation.com, US Airways Center Box Office, and all Ticketmaster outlets. To charge by phone, call 480.784.4444 (Phoenix Metro Area) or 520.321.1000 (Outside Phoenix Area). 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 visit www.livenation.com.
Ringo Star come to Phoenix July 31
March 22, 2008 by FromTheCrowd
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Ringo Starr Announces Additional North American Cities and On Sale Dates for His 10th ‘Ringo Starr & His All Starrs’ Tour
Starr’s 10th All Starr Band Features Colin Hay, Billy Squier, Hamish Stuart, Edgar Winter and Gary Wright
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 18 /PRNewswire/ — Ringo Starr announces the addition of several cities to his North American ‘Ringo Starr & His All Starrs’ tour, as well as on sale dates for the majority of the shows. This summer’s outing, Starr’s 10th All Starr-studded tour, will include returning All Starrs (in alphabetical order): Colin Hay, Billy Squier, Hamish Stuart, and Edgar Winter, and first timers Gary Wright and Gregg Bissonette. The All Starr tour will bring its newest chart-topping lineup to more than 25 cities in the U.S. and Canada, including New York, Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles.
No other single stage produces the hits like Ringo’s All Starrs, each singularly accomplished in their own right. All of the All Starr artists complement Starr’s musical style and share his message of peace and love. As Ringo said in a recent interview, “My live shows are a peace-and-love fest. That’s my main promotion, really.”
Starr’s latest album, Liverpool 8, was released on CD, digitally and on USB wristband on January 15 by Capitol/EMI. His most personal release in years, Liverpool 8′s songs are a reflective journey through Ringo’s storied life and career and feature some of his greatest songwriting to date. Co-produced and co-written with Dave Stewart, Liverpool 8′s resounding message of peace and love will continue to resonate with All Starr audiences across the country when Ringo hits the road this summer for his first tour since 2006.
Since 1989, Ringo Starr’s All Starr tours have rocked sold out venues with great musicians who share Starr’s love of performing. All of the All Starrs lend their most popular songs to Ringo’s already impressive hit list which includes such classics as “With a Little Help From My Friends,” “Yellow Submarine,” “Photograph” and “It Don’t Come Easy.”
The tour’s U.S. and Canadian dates, booked by Dave Hart at ICM, begin on June 19 at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The tour includes a show at New York’s Radio City Music Hall on June 24, and will conclude on August 2 at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre.
For more information, please visit Ringo Starr’s official Website: http://www.ringostarr.com/.
RINGO STARR & HIS ALL STARRS Tour (Confirmed North American Dates)
June 2008
19 Fallsview Casino Niagara Falls, ON On Sale NOW
20 Fallsview Casino Niagara Falls, ON On Sale NOW
21 Bethel Woods Center
for the Arts Bethel, NY On Sale 4-12-08
22 Mohegan Sun Uncasville, CT On Sale NOW
24 Radio City Music
Hall New York, NY On Sale 4-5-08
25 Bank of America
Pavilion Boston, MA On Sale 3-24-08
27 PNC Bank Arts Center Holmdel, NJ On Sale 4-5-08
28 Trump Taj Mahal
Casino Resort Atlantic City, NJ On Sale 3-28-08
29 North Fork Theatre
at Westbury Westbury, NY On Sale 4-5-08
July 2008
2 Ruth Eckerd Hall Clearwater, FL Pre-Sale 3-24-08/
Public 4-4-08
3 Hard Rock Live Arena Hollywood, FL On Sale 4-18-08
5 Beau Rivage MGM
Resort & Casino Biloxi, MS On Sale TBA
9 Potawatomi Bingo
Casino Milwaukee, WI On Sale TBA
11 Casino Windsor
Limited Windsor, ON On Sale 4-11-08
12 Soaring Eagle
Casino & Resort MT Pleasant, MI On Sale 5-12-08
13 Charter One Pavilion Chicago, IL On Sale TBA
14 Mystic Lake Casino
Hotel Prior Lake, MN On Sale 5-10-08
18 Northern Quest
Casino Airway Heights, WA On Sale 5-12-08
19 Chateau Ste.
Michelle Winery Woodinville, WA On Sale 4-26-08
22 Tachi Palace Hotel
& Casino Lemoore, CA On Sale 4-12-08
23 The Mountain Winery Saratoga, CA On Sale 4-28-08
25 Silver Legacy
Resort Casino Reno, NV On Sale TBA
26 Star of the Desert
Arena Primm, NV On Sale NOW
27 Humphrey’s Concerts
by the Bay San Diego, CA On Sale 3-29-08
29 Pala Casino Resort
& Spa Pala, CA On Sale NOW
31 Dodge Theatre Phoenix, AZ On Sale TBA
August 2008
1 Fantasy Springs
Resort & Casino Indio, CA On Sale TBA
2 Greek Theatre Los Angeles, CA On Sale 6-8-08
Jazz Saxophonist CANDY DULFER Sat., Apr. 12th
March 21, 2008 by FromTheCrowd
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For immediate release: 21 March 2008
Jazz Saxophonist CANDY DULFER Sat., Apr. 12th
PHOENIX, AZ The Sanderson Ford Lincoln Mercury Music Series presents premiere jazz saxophonist DANDY DULFER and band on Saturday, April 12th at the intimate Celebrity Theatre. Special guest NICK COLIONNE starts the show at 8 p.m.
For nearly two decades, Dutch-born saxophonist Candy Dulfer has been mesmerizing audiences with the combination punch of jaw-dropping performances, show-stopping musicianship and eye-popping sex appeal. Thundering out of the gate in 1990 with the million-plus-seller and Grammy-nominated debut album, Saxuality, she has since crafted a string of fine recordings and has worked alongside an impressive list of collaborators: Prince, Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), Maceo Parker, Van Morrison, Beyonce, Pink Floyd, Aretha Franklin, Joey DeFrancesco and many others.
Dulfer was brought into the limelight by Prince, who introduced her to the world via his video for “Partyman.” Her appearances with Prince led to session work with Eurythmics guitarist/producer Dave Stewart, who gave Dulfer a credit on “Lily Was Here,” which reached number six in the U.K. and number one on the Dutch radio charts in 1990. Dulfers father, Hans Dulfer, is a respected tenor saxophonist, and her mother, Inge, is her manager.
Smooth jazz guitarist on the funky side NICK COLIONNE opens the show. Colionne recently singed with Koch Records and is set to release No Limits this spring or early summer. Previous hits include Always Thinking of You, High Flyin and Its Been Too Long. His sustained chart-topping radio history combined with his incredible live performances have propelled him to the upper echelons of smooth jazz stardom. Most recently, he won the International Instrumental Artist of the Year Award by the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards.
Tickets ($55, $75, and $100 VIP – includes VIP meet n greet) are on sale now at Celebrity Theatre or online at www.sandersonmusic.com. Patrons can get one music series show for free with the purchase of six shows from the series + free parking for all seven shows. To charge by phone call 602-267-1600 ext.1. All tickets are subject to a surcharge. Celebrity Theatre is conveniently located on 32nd St., just 4 blocks south of the Loop 202 freeway, in Phoenix.
TIM MCGRAW ‘08 LIVE YOUR VOICE TOUR’ CRICKET WIRELESS PAVILION
March 21, 2008 by FromTheCrowd
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Live Nation presents
‘08 LIVE YOUR VOICE TOUR’
CRICKET WIRELESS PAVILION
JUNE 20, 2008
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS JASON ALDEAN AND HALFWAY TO HAZARD
TICKETS ON-SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 28 AT 10AM
Phoenix, AZ (March 21, 2008) After wrapping the most successful consecutive multi-year tour in country music history last year, “Soul2Soul II,” with wife Faith Hill, Tim McGraw returns to touring in 2008 as a solo act. McGraw, an electrifying performer who has headlined and sold out shows since 1993, will kick-off “Tim McGraw ‘08 Live Your Voice Tour” in May. The first leg of the tour is slated to launch in Tampa, Florida on May 9 and will wrap in July 6 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The tour will make a stop in Phoenix to perform at Cricket Wireless Pavilion on Friday, June 20. The show will begin at 7:30pm with special guest Jason Aldean and Halfway To Hazard.
“I’m looking forward to having Jason and Chad and David out there this year,” said McGraw. “They are among the best live performers out there and I think it’s a great combination that the fans will enjoy.”
Known for his dynamic stage performances and state-of-the-art production, McGraw has proven himself as one of the top entertainers in the entire music industry. McGraw is the only country music artist in 2007 to be named a Top 10 earner by Forbes Magazine. He recently won his 11th CMA award and his first-ever BMI award as a songwriter for the co-penned hit “My Little Girl,” and was named Billboard’s Top Male Artist in country music in 2007. McGraw also scored four Grammy nominations this year.
Following closely on the heels of his PLATINUM certified self-titled debut, Jason Aldean’s sophomore album RELENTLESS propelled him to the front lines of country music this year with unprecedented sales. The two albums have produced four hit singles (“Hicktown,” “Why,” “Amarillo Sky” and “Johnny Cash) and four #1 videos to date, along with multiple industry award nominations including CMA’s prestigious “Horizon Award.” His current single “Laughed Until We Cried” is already a Top 20 hit and climbing. Praised by critics and fans alike for his high-energy live show, Aldean has been working audiences since he was 14 in bars and clubs across the Southeast. “I’m excited to get a chance to work with Tim,” says Aldean. “I came up through the clubs covering his music every night, so going on tour with him now definitely feels surreal.”
Halfway to Hazard spent 2007 on the road with Tim McGraw and Faith Hill warming up crowds and promoting their self-titled debut on Mercury/StyleSonic Records. The debut single “Daisy,” produced by McGraw and Byron Gallimore, cracked into the Top 40. The energetic duo hails from Hazard, Kentucky and looks forward to sharing the stage with McGraw in 2008. “Tim has been great to us and there’s nothing like being in front of 20 or 30,000 people a night and playing your music,” said David and Chad. “We can’t wait to start.”
TICKETS ON-SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 28 AT 10 A.M.
Reserved tickets priced at $63.75 and festival lawn tickets priced at $33.75 will go on-sale Friday, March 28 at 10am. Tickets will be available at the Cricket Wireless Pavilion Box Office (10am-2pm), http://www.eveningstarproductions.com/ and all Ticketmaster outlets. A venue parking fee, applicable taxes, service and handling charges may be applied. To charge by phone, call 480.784.4444 (Phoenix Metro Area) or 520.321.1000 (Outside Phoenix Area). All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. For more show information, check out http://www.livenation.com/
McGraw is also known for his innovative touring branding. This year he has chosen to partner with KC Masterpiece® and Kingsford® as official sponsors of the “Tim McGraw ‘08 Live Your Voice Tour.” This summer, KC Masterpiece and Kingsford will inspire family and friends to gather together, whether it’s tailgating before the show or grilling in their backyards. The two brands will be presenting sponsors and hosts of the VIP Pre-Show Party where McGraw performs a private acoustic set prior to each show. “I want to thank KC Masterpiece and Kingsford for their support on this tour,” said McGraw. “We’ll have fun seeing who the best griller backstage is this year.”
Fritos ® and McGraw have developed an integrated partnership which includes Fritos ® as the “Official Snack” of the “Tim McGraw ’08 Live Your Voice Tour” and the presenting sponsor of the “StyleSonic Stage,” which will feature artists chosen by McGraw who will perform prior to the start of each concert, including Lance Miller and Catherine Raney. “We appreciate Fritos taking the StyleSonic stage to the next level for the fans and helping us showcase some great new artists,” said McGraw. As a special promotion, McGraw is making StyleSonic music available for free download to everyone who buys a ticket to the tour this year. More details will be made available on http://www.timmcgraw.com/ prior to the start of the tour.
In continuation of the Live Your Voice ™ themed year, McGraw has asked “Rock the Vote” to join the tour to mobilize voter registration awareness. For 18 years, Rock the Vote has fused celebrity and politics in an effort to inspire, engage and mobilize a generation to action. Rock the Vote gives young people the tools to identify, learn about and take action on the issues that affect their lives and empower them in the political process.
Dave Matthews Band On Tour – Comes to Phoenix August 23
March 21, 2008 by FromTheCrowd
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Live Nation is proud to announce
CRICKET WIRELESS PAVILION
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2008
TICKETS ON-SALE SATURDAY, MARCH 29 AT 10AM
Concertgoers will be the first to hear the latest material from Dave Matthews Band, as the group debuts songs from its forthcoming record. The chart-topping band is currently in the studio with producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day, My Chemical Romance, Alanis Morissette), working on the yet-to-be-titled album, which is the follow-up to 2005’s Stand Up, the fourth consecutive Dave Matthews Band studio record to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200. Guitarist and longtime friend Tim Reynolds is playing on the album, marking his first recording with the band since 1998’s Before These Crowded Streets.
Dave Matthews Band – comprised of Carter Beauford (drums), Stefan Lessard (bass), Dave Matthews (vocals, guitar), LeRoi Moore (saxophone) and Boyd Tinsley (violin) – has sold a collective 35 million units (CD and DVD combined) since the 1994 release of its major label debut, Under the Table and Dreaming.
Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk, a MacGillivray Freeman Films released for IMAX Theatres and IMAX 3D Theatres, features songs and music from Dave Matthews Band. Bassist Stefan Lessard composed and arranged the film’s musical score with longtime MacGillivray Freeman collaborator Steve Wood, and the pair recruited Carter Beauford, Boyd Tinsley and Tim Reynolds to play on the score. Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk raises awareness about world water issues and premiered on March 14th, in anticipation of World Water Day (March 22nd).
TICKETS ON-SALE SATURDAY, MARCH 29 AT 10AM
Reserved tickets priced at $70.00 and festival lawn tickets priced at $40.00 will go on-sale Saturday, March 29 at 10am. Tickets will be available at the Cricket Wireless Pavilion Box Office (10am-2pm) and all Ticketmaster outlets. A venue parking fee, applicable taxes, service and handling charges may be applied. To charge by phone, call 480.784.4444 (Phoenix Metro Area) or 520.321.1000 (Outside Phoenix Area). 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, check out http://www.livenation.com/.
