Collective Soul ‘Shines’ On Stage

Hit rock performers Collective Soul return to the stage for an extensive list of performances this summer into the early fall, leading up to the release of their new self-titled album. The first two singles off the album are “Staring Down” and “Welcome All Again.” Check below for tickets and tour dates.

Jul 7: Tulsa, OK (Spirit Bank Events Center)

Jul 9: Southaven, MS (Snowden Grove Amphitheatre)

Jul 11: Columbus, OH (Lifestyles Communities Pavilion)

Jul 13: North Myrtle Beach, SC (House of Blues – Myrtle Beach)

Jul 14: Orlando, FL (House of Blues – Orlando)

Jul 15: Fort Lauderdale, FL (Revolution Live)

Aug 6: Minneapolis, MN (First Avenue)

Aug 7: Milwaukee, WI (Rave/Eagles Ballroom)

Aug 8: Cincinnati, OH (Bogart’s)

Aug 11: Mount Clemens, MI (Emerald Theatre)

Aug 14: Hampton, NH (Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom)

Aug 17: Danbury, CT (Ives Concert Park)

Aug 20: Sayreville, NJ (Starland Ballroom)

Aug 21: Philadelphia, PA (Theatre of the Living Arts)

Aug 23: Boston, MA (House of Blues – Boston)

Aug 25: New York, NY (The Fillmore at Irving Plaza – New York City)

Aug 27: Washington, DC (9:30 Club)

Aug 28: Charlotte, NC (The Fillmore – Charlotte)

Aug 29: Knoxville, TN (Tennessee Theatre)

Sep 1: Houston, TX (House of Blues – Houston)

Sep 2: Dallas, TX (House of Blues – Dallas)

Sep 4: Biloxi, MS (Hard Rock Live – Mississippi)

Sep 8: West Hollywood, CA (House of Blues – Sunset Strip)

Sep 10: Anaheim, CA (House of Blues – Anaheim)

Sep 11: Las Vegas, NV (Poolside at Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas)

Sep 12: West Wendover, NV (Peppermill Concert Hall)

Sep 14: San Francisco, CA (The Grand at the Regency Center)

‘Redneck Woman’ Gretchen Wilson Rocks the US

Country superstar Gretchen Wilson, who made it cool to be a redneck with her hit song ‘Redneck Woman’ and kept the party going with ‘All Jacked Up,’ plays to the crowds in the US and Canada this summer and into the fall.  Check out the list below and see if she’ll be stopping by your town!

Jul 2:  Rama, Canada   (Casino Rama Entertainment Center)

Jul 16:  Manchester, IA   (Delaware County Fairgrounds – IA)

Jul 17:  Quapaw, OK   (The Venue at Downstream Casino)

Jul 18:  Hinckley, MN   (Grand Casino Hinckley Amphitheatre)

Jul 22:  Goshen, IN   (Elkhart County Fairgrounds)

Jul 24:  Bridgeview, IL   (Toyota Park, formerly Bridgeview Stadium)

Jul 30:  Toppenish, WA   (Yakama Legend’s Casino)

Jul 31:  Tacoma, WA   (Emerald Queen Casino)

Aug 3:  Livermore, CA   (Wente Vineyards)

Aug 8:  Jean, NV   (Star of the Desert Arena)

Aug 12:  Albuquerque, NM   (Sandia Casino Amphitheater)

Aug 21:  Norfolk, VA   (Naval Amphibious Base Theater)

Aug 22:  Atlantic City, NJ   (Atlantic City Hilton)

Aug 29:  Sterling Heights, MI   (Freedom Hill Amphitheatre)

Sep 16:  Hankinson, ND   (Dakota Magic Casino)

Oct 17:  Walker, MN   (Northern Lights Casino)

Oct 18:  Walker, MN   (Northern Lights Casino)

Amy Grant Lights Up the Stage

Pop and Contemporary Christian singer-songwriter Amy Grant makes several stage appearances in the coming months, and you’re not going to want to miss them! Check below for details on upcoming tour dates.

Sep 11:  Peachtree City, GA   (Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheatre)

Sep 26:  Roanoke, VA   (Roanoke Civic Center)

Nov 13:  Birmingham, AL   (BJCC Concert Hall)

Mar 4:  Malibu, CA   (Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University)

Britney’s Back!

Britney Spears, whose tour “The Circus Starring Britney Spears” was a wild success earlier this year, returns to North America for a second go-round – this time with some changes to the show and some new cities added to the list. Check below for the latest concert dates (including remaining European and Canadian shows) and to book tickets online.

Jul 4: Paris, France (Palais Omnisports – Bercy)

Jul 5: Paris, France (Palais Omnisports – Bercy)

Jul 6: Paris, France (Palais Omnisports – Bercy)

Jul 9: Merksem, Belgium (Antwerp Sportpaleis)

Jul 26: Berlin, Germany (O2 World)

Aug 20: Hamilton, Canada (Copps Coliseum)

Aug 21: Kanata, Canada (Scotiabank Place, formerly Corel Centre)

Aug 24: New York, NY (Madison Square Garden)

Aug 25: New York, NY (Madison Square Garden)

Aug 29: Boston, MA (TD Banknorth Garden (Fleet Center)

Aug 30: Philadelphia, PA (Wachovia Center)

Sep 1: Orlando, FL (Amway Arena, formerly TD Waterhouse Centre)

Sep 2: Miami, FL (American Airlines Arena)

Sep 4: Atlanta, GA (Philips Arena)

Sep 5: Greensboro, NC (Greensboro Coliseum)

Sep 8: Auburn Hills, MI (Palace of Auburn Hills)

Sep 9: Rosemont, IL (Allstate Arena)

Sep 11: Des Moines, IA (Wells Fargo Arena – IA)

Sep 12: Grand Forks, ND (Alerus Center)

Sep 15: Tulsa, OK (Bank of Oklahoma Center)

Sep 16: Houston, TX (Toyota Center – TX)

Sep 18: Dallas, TX (American Airlines Center)

Sep 19: Bossier City, LA (Centurytel Center)

Sep 21: El Paso, TX (Don Haskins Center)

Sep 23: Los Angeles, CA (Staples Center)

Sep 26: Las Vegas, NV (Mandalay Bay – Events Center)

Sep 27: Las Vegas, NV (Mandalay Bay – Events Center)

Boz Scaggs Dates

Singer/songwriter Boz Scaggs, who has an impressive 22 albums to his credit, heads out on tour this summer with dates all across the US. During some of his performances, he will be joined by fellow musician Michael McDonald. Get your info and tickets here!

Jun 22: Albany, NY (Empire Center at The Egg)

Jun 23: Vienna, VA (Wolf Trap) — Appearing with Michael McDonald

Jun 25: Boston, MA (Bank of America Pavilion)

Jun 26: Philadelphia, PA (The Mann Center for the Performing Arts)

Jun 27: Hampton, NH (Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom)

Jun 29: Knoxville, TN (Tennessee Theatre)

Jul 1: Atlanta, GA (Chastain Park Amphitheatre) — Appearing with Michael McDonald

Jul 2: Clearwater, FL (Ruth Eckerd Hall) — Appearing with Michael McDonald

Jul 3: Biloxi, MS (Magnolia Ballroom at Beau Rivage)

Jul 8: Tucson, AZ (Desert Diamond Casino – Diamond Entertainment Center)

Jul 10: Phoenix, AZ (Celebrity Theatre)

Jul 12: Pala, CA (Pala Casino – Palomar Starlight Theater)

Jul 16: Saratoga, CA (Mountain Winery) — Appearing with Michael McDonald

Jul 17: Saratoga, CA (Mountain Winery) — Appearing with Michael McDonald

Jul 18: Murphys, CA (Ironstone Amphitheatre at Ironstone Vineyards) — Appearing with Michael McDonald

Aug 9: Bellingham, WA (Mount Baker Theatre)

Sep 11: Wilkes-Barre, PA (Kirby Center)

Sep 15: New Brunswick, NJ (State Theatre – NJ) — Appearing with Michael McDonald

Sep 17: Mashantucket, CT (MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods) — Appearing with Michael McDonald

Sep 19: New York, NY (Beacon Theatre)

Indigo Girls Keep it Rockin’ This Summer

American folk rock duo Indigo Girls, made up of vocalists Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, are keeping cool this summer with a trip around the US to promote their new CD, Poseidon and the Bitter Bug, released in March of this year. “Closer to Fine” and “Galileo” are just two of the act’s recognizable hits since their start in 1985. Get ticketing information by following the links below.

Jun 19: Birmingham, AL (Linn Park)

Jun 21: Homestead, PA (Carnegie Library Music Hall of Homestead)

Jun 23: Interlochen, MI (Kresge Auditorium)

Jun 26: Highland Park, IL (Ravinia Pavilion)

Jul 5: Bellevue, CO (Mishawaka Amphitheatre)

Jul 6: Boulder, CO (Chautauqua Auditorium)

Jul 7: Salt Lake City, UT (Red Butte Garden)

Jul 9: Flagstaff, AZ (Pine Mountain Amphitheater)

Jul 12: San Diego, CA (Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay)

Jul 14: Santa Barbara, CA (Granada Theatre – CA)

Jul 16: Fresno, CA (Tower Theatre CA)

Jul 18: Saratoga, CA (Mountain Winery)

Jul 20: San Francisco, CA (The Fillmore – San Francisco)

Jul 21: San Francisco, CA (The Fillmore – San Francisco)

Jul 23: Jacksonville, OR (Britt Festivals Gardens and Amphitheater)

Jul 24: Portland, OR (Oregon Zoo)

Jul 26: Seattle, WA (Woodland Park Zoo)

Jul 27: Boise, ID (Idaho Botanical Garden)

Sep 17: Asheville, NC (The Orange Peel)

Sep 19: Atlanta, GA (Chastain Park Amphitheatre)

Oct 3: Morristown, NJ (Community Theatre at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts)

Celtic Thunder Fall Tour Dates

Plan early and get your tickets to see Celtic Thunder, a group of 5 male vocalists who specialize in both solo and ensemble performances. Backed by the Celtic Concert Orchestra, this show is a can’t-miss! Performances are lined up for Fall 2009, and you can get your tickets right here!

Oct 8: Brookville, NY (Tilles Center Concert Hall)

Oct 9: Torrington, CT (Warner Theatre – CT)

Oct 10: Boston, MA (Citi Performing Arts Center – Wang Theater)

Oct 11: Albany, NY (Palace Theatre Albany)

Oct 12: Greenvale, NY (Tilles Center for the Performing Arts – Concert Hall)

Oct 16: Camden, NJ (Susquehanna Bank Center, formerly Tweeter Center)

Oct 17: Baltimore, MD (Hippodrome Performing Arts Center)

Oct 24: Atlanta, GA (Fabulous Fox Theatre – GA)

Oct 25: Nashville, TN (Tennessee Performing Arts Center – Andrew Jackson Hall)

Oct 27: Kansas City, MO (The Midland by AMC)

Oct 29: Rosemont, IL (Rosemont Theatre)

Oct 30: Minneapolis, MN (State Theatre – MN)

Nov 3: Saint Louis, MO (Fabulous Fox Theatre – MO)

Nov 5: Denver, CO (Paramount Theatre – CO)

Nov 8: Los Angeles, CA (Nokia Theatre Live – LA)

Nov 10: Seattle, WA (McCaw Hall)

Nov 11: Seattle, WA (McCaw Hall)

Nov 16: Grand Prairie, TX (Nokia Live at Grand Prairie)

Nov 17: Houston, TX (Verizon Wireless Theater – TX)

Nov 21: Saint Petersburg, FL (Mahaffey Theater at the Progress Energy Center)

Los Lobos On Stages Across the US

Los Lobos, perhaps best known for their cover version of Richie Valens’ “La Bamba,” jet across the US for numerous engagements through the first part of 2010.   Check below for your desired date and click for tickets.

Jun 19:  Ann Arbor, MI   (Power Center for the Performing Arts – University of Michigan)

Jun 26:  Newport, RI   (Newport Yachting Center)

Jul 4:  Irvine, CA   (Oak Canyon Ranch)

Jul 19:  Seattle, WA   (Woodland Park Zoo)

Aug 16:  Los Angeles, CA   (Greek Theatre – Los Angeles CA)

Aug 19:  Salt Lake City, UT   (Red Butte Garden)

Aug 22:  Boulder, CO   (Chautauqua Auditorium)

Aug 28:  Atlanta, GA   (Atlanta Botanical Garden)

Sep 16:  Peekskill, NY   (Paramount Center for the Arts)

Sep 18:  Fairfield, CT   (Quick Center for the Arts)

Sep 20:  Woodstock, VT   (Woodstock Town Hall Theatre)

Sep 26:  Rantum, Germany   (Meerkabarett – Rantum)

Oct 14:  Fresno, CA   (Paul Paul Theatre)

Oct 30:  Lincoln, NE   (Lied Center for the Performing Arts)

Nov 1:  Chicago, IL   (Chicago Symphony Orchestra)

Nov 13:  Westhampton Beach, NY   (Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center)

Nov 15:  Alexandria, VA   (Birchmere)

Nov 28:  Brooks, CA   (Cache Creek Casino Resort – Club 88)

Nov 29:  Arcata, CA   (Van Duzer Theatre)

Dec 10:  Redding, CA   (Cascade Theatre)

Jan 22:  Birmingham, AL   (Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center)

Jan 23:  Meridian, MS   (MSU Riley Center)

Jan 30:  Los Angeles, CA   (Royce Hall – UCLA) – 2:00 pm

Jan 30:  Los Angeles, CA   (Royce Hall – UCLA) – 8:00 pm

Mar 19:  Elgin, IL   (Hemmens Cultural Center)

Mar 20:  Park Forest, IL   (The Center for the Performing Arts – GSU)

Mar 22:  Fort Worth, TX   (Bass Performance Hall)

Mar 25:  Durham, NC   (Page Auditorium)

Apr 1:  San Luis Obispo, CA   (Cohan Center Performing Arts Center)

Apr 3:  Yountville, CA   (Lincoln Theater – CA)

New Ani DiFranco Dates

Talented singer-songwriter and feminist icon Ani DiFranco will be maintaining a busy tour schedule through the fall, with opportunities to catch her live all over the US and parts of Canada.  Check below for your chosen date and get your tickets by following the appropriate link.

Jun 11:  Manchester, TN   (Manchester Farm) — Bonnaroo

Jun 28:  San Diego, CA   (Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay)

Jun 29:  Los Angeles, CA   (Orpheum Theatre – Los Angeles)

Jul 1:  Saratoga, CA   (Mountain Winery)

Jul 2:  Rothbury, MI   (Double JJ Ranch & Golf Resort) — 12:00 pm

Jul 2:  Jacksonville, OR   (Britt Festivals Gardens and Amphitheater) — 7:30 pm

Jul 8:  Pittsburgh, PA   (Rex Theatre)

Jul 9:  Baltimore, MD   (Rams Head Live)

Jul 13:  Lewiston, NY   (Artpark Mainstage)

Jul 18:  Commerce City, CO   (Dick’s Sporting Goods Park)

Jul 19:  Aspen, CO   (Belly Up)

Sep 13:  Aurora, IL   (Paramount Theatre – IL)

Sep 15:  Rochester, MN   (Mayo Civic Center Presentation Hall)

Sep 16:  Duluth, MN   (DECC – Auditorium)

Sep 18:  Fargo, ND   (Fargo Theatre)

Sep 19:  Winnipeg, Canada   (Burton Cummings Theatre)

Sep 20:  Minneapolis, MN   (First Avenue)

Sep 22:  Green Bay, WI   (Riverside Ballroom)

Sep 23:  Chicago, IL   (Vic Theatre)

Nov 20:  Philadelphia, PA   (Electric Factory)

Nov 21:  New York, NY   (Town Hall Theatre – NY)

Concert Dates for The Pretenders

The Pretenders, a staple in the music industry since the late 1970s, appear at a number of venues this summer after the release of their 2008 album Break Up the Concrete – their first studio project since 2002.  Hits for the group, whose lineup has changed considerably over the years, include “I’ll Stand by You,” “Back on the Chain Gang,” and “Brass in Pocket.”  Get your tickets here!

Jun 21:  Stuttgart, Germany   (Liederhalle Beethovensaal)

Jun 22:  Berlin, Germany   (Huxley’s Neue Welt)

Jun 23:  Hamburg, Germany   (Laeiszhalle)

Jul 1:  Madrid, Spain   (La Riviera – Spain)

Jul 8:  Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain   (Auditorio Kursaal)

Jul 14:  Glasgow, UK   (ABC Glasgow)

Jul 15:  London, UK   (O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire)

Aug 4:  Rama, Canada   (Casino Rama Entertainment Center)

Aug 5:  Rama, Canada   (Casino Rama Entertainment Center)

Aug 9:  Asbury Park, NJ   (Stone Pony)

Aug 15:  Harrisburg, PA   (The Forum – PA)

Aug 27:  Redmond, WA   (Marymoor Amphitheatre)