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The Rolling Stones Joined by Katy Perry for 'Beast of Burden' During Las Vegas Show

Jeff Giles — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:09:18 +0000

The growing list of special guests that have been welcomed to the stage for the Rolling Stones' '50 and Counting' tour added another big name on Saturday (May 11), when the band was joined by multiplatinum pop star Katy Perry for a special duet rendition of 'Beast of Burden.'

Peter Frampton Adds Dates, Special Guests to 2013 'Guitar Circus' Tour

Jeff Giles — Fri, 10 May 2013 18:18:25 +0000

As we previously reported, Peter Frampton is joining the circus this summer — the Guitar Circus, that is. Frampton’s latest run of summer dates, accurately dubbed the ‘Frampton’s Guitar Circus Tour,’ will feature special appearances from a truly impressive array of fellow guitar legends. Aside from the previously announced B.B. King, Frampton will also welcome [...]

Van Halen Announce New U.S. Tour Date

Jeff Giles — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:32:20 +0000

Well, it isn't quite the massive slate of European dates that David Lee Roth insisted we'd be getting this summer, but Van Halen's touring machine seems to be steadily grinding back into gear.

2013 Great New York State (NYS) Fair Concert Lineup Announced! Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jeff Dunham And More!

Keith James — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:34:09 +0000

Drum roll please, the Great New York State Fair Grand Stand Concert Lineup has JUST been announced! Country acts Toby Keith, Luke Bryan and Reba will be there as well as southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd, comedian/ventriloquist Jeff Dunham and pop star Carly Rae Jepsen will also take the stage to name a few...

Rolling Stones Tour Reportedly Facing Slow Ticket Sales

Ken Kelley — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:09:27 +0000

Could the days of Rolling Stones concerts instantly setting box office records be numbered? While the Stones have always enjoyed robust sales on their prior tours, the Guardian is reporting that tickets to the group's highly anticipated '50 And Counting' tour aren't moving quite as fast as the group may have hoped.

Aerosmith, Boston + More to Rock for 'Boston Strong' Benefit Concert

Dave Lifton — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:51:56 +0000

Aerosmith and Boston will headline ‘Boston Strong: an Evening of Support and Celebration.’ The concert will take place at the TD Garden on May 30. Proceeds from the night will go to the One Fund, which was created in the wake of the April 15 Boston Marathon bombing to help those affected by the tragedy. [...]

Rolling Stones Begin 2013 Leg of '50 And Counting' Tour in Los Angeles

Dave Lifton — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:41:28 +0000

The Rolling Stones kicked off the second leg of their '50 and Counting' tour last night with a 23-song, two-and-a-half hour show at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The setlist and more video can be found below.

The concert began in style, with the UCLA Marching Band filling the tongue-shaped runway and pe

Richie Sambora Sitting Out European and South African Legs of Bon Jovi Tour

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:17:31 +0000

More bad news for Richie Sambora fans. Bon Jovi recently revealed that the guitarist will be sitting out the upcoming European and South African legs of their current ‘Because We Can’ tour, which kicks off on May 7.

Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Black Sabbath + Others Fight Poverty with Concert Tickets

Jeff Giles — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:11:24 +0000

Poverty afflicts so many people that it can feel like it’s impossible to make a difference — but like any huge problem, the most effective solutions involve the efforts of many, and that’s where programs like the Global Citizen Tickets Initiative come in. Spearheaded by Pearl Jam manager Kelly Curtis and Hugh Evans, the chief [...]

Cheap Trick Rock New York City Gig to Celebrate 35th Anniversary of 'At Budokan'

Spencer Kaufman — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:42:54 +0000

Cheap Trick took their arena-friendly sounds to an intimate setting in New York City on Sunday night (April 28) to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the performances that were recorded for their landmark live album ‘Cheap Trick at Budokan.’ In fact, it was 35 years to the day that the band performed the first of [...]

The Monkees Announce Summer 2013 Tour Dates

Dave Swanson — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:15:06 +0000

One more time! With the success, both critical and commercial, of last fall’s mini tour, the Monkees are coming to your town again this summer. The 24 date US tour is being called ‘A Midsummer’s Night With the Monkees,’ and kicks off July 15 at the Capitol Theater in New York. “The reaction to the [...]

Kiss Add U.S. Dates to 2013 Summer Run

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:30:53 +0000

Kiss recently revealed that they will spend much of July touring Canada and now, they’ve added a few U.S. stops to the trek as well, beefing up their North America tour. In continued support of their latest disc ‘Monster,’ Kiss will expand the tour deeper into August with four new stops. The concert additions include [...]

Rolling Stones Play Club Gig to Preview Tour

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:57:10 +0000

The upcoming Rolling Stones tour will see the band performing in the biggest venues in the world, but on Saturday night (April 27), the Stones played a tour preview gig at a tiny Los Angeles club, wowing the crowd with a 14-song set that included an appearance by former guitarist Mick Taylor.

Styx, REO Speedwagon + Ted Nugent Bring 'The Midwest Rock 'N Roll Express' Tour to Massachusetts – Photos

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:30:40 +0000

The train just keeps a ‘rollin on ‘The Midwest Rock ‘N Roll Express’ tour, featuring the triple bill of Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent. The classic rock collective that earned a prominent spot on our ‘Must-See Rock Concerts of 2013’ list recently made a pit stop in Springfield, Mass. on April 23. Check out our photos from the show below.

Aerosmith's Tom Hamilton Pulls Out of Australian Tour Due to Illness

Dave Lifton — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:40:21 +0000

Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith has been forced to leave the band’s current tour due to illness. The bassist has returned to the U.S. to recover. According to Yahoo, Hamilton has a chest infection, leaving him unable to perform. His place will be taken by David Hull, who played bass on Aerosmith’s 2006 tour, when Hamilton [...]

Black Sabbath Announce 2013 Summer Tour of North America

Dave Lifton — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:35:12 +0000

We didn't think four dates would be enough, and today (April 25), Black Sabbath confirmed what we had been thinking all along. The band has announced a five-week tour of North America in support of its upcoming album, '13.' The full list of shows can be found below.

Guns N' Roses Add New 2013 Tour Dates

Jeff Giles — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:22:50 +0000

What are the guys in Guns N’ Roses doing to keep busy between editing sessions for their upcoming 3D concert film? Why, scheduling more tour dates, of course! According totheir official site, the band has just added two new stops to its summer itinerary, which will bring them to Lubbock, Texas on June 1 and [...]

Robert Plant Announces 2013 U.S. Tour Dates for Sensational Space Shifters

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:04:47 +0000

Legendary Led Zeppelin front man Robert Plant has announced the first North American tour dates for his new project, Robert Plant presents the Sensational Space Shifters. The group will kick off their native stateside jaunt on June 20 in Dallas, Texas and run through July 27 in Brooklyn, N.Y.

The Allman Brothers Band Announce 2013 Summer Tour

Ken Kelley — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:24:50 +0000

The Allman Brothers Band have announced a new run of late summer shows that are set to kick off in Pennsylvania on Aug. 16 and 17. Steve Winwood will be supporting the group from Aug. 23 through 30 while Gr

Eath Day – April 1990 – 750,000 Attend New Yorks Central Park For A Free Show

Kevin Quinn — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:52:04 +0000

Imagine three quarters of a million people in New Yorks Central Park all at one time. Well it happened back in April of 1990. It was a show to celebrate Earth Day and admission was free. Entertainment was provided by Daryl Hall and John Oates, Edie Brickell, and The B – 52s. These are The [...]