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Rolling Stones Promoter Refutes Low Ticket Sales Story

Ken Kelley — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:28:08 +0000

Contrary to reports that the Rolling Stones '50 And Counting' Tour is struggling to sell tickets, the tour's promoter says the tour is doing just fine, thank you very much. In a new interview, John Meglen, co-president of AEG Live subsidiary Concerts West, disputes those claims

Rolling Stones Tour Reportedly Facing Slow Ticket Sales

Ken Kelley — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:40:27 +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.

Journey "Separate Ways", Could This Be The Worst Rock Video Ever For The Best Rock Song They Ever Did?

Chris Allen — Fri, 03 May 2013 11:25:38 +0000

Could Journey have made the worst video ever for one of their best songs ever? “Separate Ways” is one of the hardest hitting rock songs they had a hit with and the video could have been a story song or concert footage…..but what we got was this……. Who’s the girl in the video, a wife [...]

MYNX Rocks Grandma's Sports Garden For Essentia Health Breast Cancer Center [Gallery]

Chris Allen — Thu, 02 May 2013 07:38:06 +0000

MYNX was at the Sports Garden Rockin’ and I captured these great moments while they were on stage. The band was phenomenal as usual and every song was perfect. They even did a version of “Thriller” with the Vincent Price voice over on the end.

Get Your Exclusive Ticket Presale Code for Chicago Live at the DECC Auditorium in Duluth

Rayman — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:26:00 +0000

Chicago will be live at the DECC Auditorium on Sunday June 16th and tickets go onsale to the general public on Friday, but since you’re a KOOL listener you can order your tickets starting at 10a.m. Thursday May 2nd in a special KOOL 101.7 presale. To secure your tickets, just click the button below and when prompted, enter the special password “Illinois” [...]

The Monkees Announce Summer 2013 Tour Dates

Dave Swanson — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:30:06 +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 [...]

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

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:40:40 +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.

Rolling Stones Play Club Gig to Preview Tour

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:40:10 +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.

The Allman Brothers Band Announce 2013 Summer Tour

Ken Kelley — Wed, 24 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

Guns N' Roses Add New 2013 Tour Dates

Jeff Giles — Tue, 23 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 [...]

Paul McCartney to Headline Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival

Billy Dukes — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:18:53 +0000

Tickets go on sale this week for the sixth annual Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival in San Francisco, Calif. The three-day music and gourmet food event has introduced Paul McCartney as a headliner for the Aug 9-11 event at Golden Gate Park. Dozens of other artists from all genres of music are also on the official lineup card.

Steely Dan Announce Massive 2013 Tour

Nick DeRiso — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:29:15 +0000

Remember when Steely Dan rarely hit the road? Not anymore. After performing strictly as a studio band from 1975 through their initial breakup in 1980, the group led by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker is now set for its sixth tour since 2006.

Rolling Stones Add Washington, D.C. Date to Their 2013 Tour

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:23:38 +0000

The Rolling Stones have added one more date to their '50 & Counting' North American tour, which will run through May and June. The legendary rockers have announced a concert - which they are billing as the final date on the tour - at the Verzion Center in Washington, D.C. on Monday, June 24.

Meat Loaf Postpones England Shows for Medical Reasons

Billy Dukes — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:56:32 +0000

It’s been a rough start for Meat Loaf‘s UK tour. The singer postponed another show last night because of “medical reasons afflicting several members of the band.” That’s the fifth of eight shows he’s either cancelled or postponed. Meat Loaf made the announcement at his Facebook page, adding information about ticket refunds and a makeup [...]

Paul McCartney Adds Six Shows to 2013 'Out There' Tour

Jeff Giles — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:36:33 +0000

While he continues to put the finishing touches on his first solo album of new music since 2007's 'Memory Almost Full,' Paul McCartney is hitting the road for what he's dubbing the 'Out There Tour' -- and although his itinerary is still rather small, he's just added another six dates to the schedule.

ZZ Top to Join Kid Rock on '$20 Best Night Ever' Tour

Mary Ouellette — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:40:44 +0000

Kid Rock is gearing up for a monster summer tour that includes low ticket prices, free parking, and a special appearance from his good friends in ZZ Top on many of the dates.

Alice Cooper, Rush, Tom Petty + More Announced for Summerfest 2013 Lineup

Jeff Giles — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:19:49 +0000

As if anyone really needed another reason to wish they were in Milwaukee during late June and early July, this year’s Summerfest lineup looks like the classic rock party of a lifetime. The event, slated to take place June 26-30 and July 2-7, is assembling a typically crowded list of talent that includes the Eagles, [...]

Fleetwood Mac Kick Off 2013 Tour With New Songs

Jeff Giles — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:31:16 +0000

After another of the extended hiatuses that have defined the latter portion of the band’s career, Fleetwood Mac is back. The band is on the road for an extended 2013 tour, the first show of which took place last night (April 4) in Columbus, Ohio. The Columbus Dispatch lauded the night’s 23-song set, which made [...]

Kiss Announce 2013 Canada Tour

Dave Lifton — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:34:20 +0000

Kiss have been called many things throughout their storied career, positive and negative. But even their biggest detractors could never call them lazy. The band has booked a summer tour of Canada. Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles is reporting that Kiss will spend a month in Canada, playing not just its biggest cities, but also [...]

The Rolling Stones Announce 2013 North American Tour with 'Special Guest' Mick Taylor

Matthew Wilkening — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:48:55 +0000

The Rolling Stones have announced the first dates of their 2013 ’50 and Counting’ North American tour, which will visit nine cities in May and June. Former guitarist Mick Taylor will be a “special guest throughout the tour,” to use the band’s own words. The trek will hit arenas in Los Angeles, Oakland, San Jose, [...]