BRiAN SETZER ORCHESTRA PLAYS LA

Since 2002, Brian Setzer has made winter a little warmer with the help of his fire-breathing Gretsch guitar and killer 18-piece orchestra. He’s played over 100 Christmas concerts for over 275,000 fans, and sold over 1 million Christmas CDs and DVDs. After almost two years, his 27-date, seventh Christmas Rocks! Extravaganza tour returns to Los Angeles for two nights at Gibson Amphitheatre on December 18th and December 19th, just in time for the holidays. Tickets for both shows go on sale Saturday, September 26th at 1 PM on www.LiveNation.com.

Brian Setzer is “the new king of jingle bell rock” (Billboard) and on October 13, Surfdog will re-release the perfect Setzer treat for all good boys and girls: ‘Christmas Rocks! The Best of Collection’ and the new ‘Ultimate Christmas Collection’.

‘Christmas Rocks!’ brings together the best songs from his two Christmas albums, ‘Dig That Crazy Christmas’ and ‘Boogie Woogie Christmas’- favorites like “Jingle Bells,” "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch," "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!," "My Favorite Things," "Jingle Bell Rock," "White Christmas," and the previously unreleased “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.”

‘The Ultimate Christmas Collection’ includes ‘Christmas Rocks!’ plus a DVD of the Brian Setzer Orchestra concert that aired over 200 times on PBS stations nationwide during their holiday pledge drive in 2006. The DVD features 25 tracks of holiday favorites and BSO gems including "Stray Cat Strut," "Jump Jive An' Wail," and “Rock This Town," plus extensive backstage footage.

The Brian Setzer Orchestra have performed their raucous renditions of Christmas songs on the Christmas at Rockefeller Center Special, The Today Show, Rachael Ray, The Tonight Show, and Conan O’Brien over the last seven years.

And as if that wasn’t enough, Surfdog releases his new film noir-inspired CD ‘Songs From Lonely Avenue’ Oct. 13.

DECEMBER 18th & 19th

GIBSON AMPHITHEATRE

ON SALE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26th AT 1 PM

TRACY CHAPMAN PLAYS LA

TRACY CHAPMAN’s August 20th performance at The Wiltern has been moved to Wednesday, August 19th. Tickets purchased for the August 20th show will be honored on the 19th. Refunds will also be available at point of purchase. This show is currently on sale exclusively online at www.livenation.com. This tour is in support of her latest album Our Bright Future released last November.

Atlantic recording artist Tracy Chapman has unveiled an extensive slate of summer concert dates, her first full-scale North American itinerary in over three years. The tour – which celebrates the multi-platinum, four-time Grammy-winner’s acclaimed 2008 release, Our Bright Future – will hit the road in July 31st at Boston’s House of Blues. From there, Chapman will cross the continent, wrapping up with eagerly awaited shows at The Fillmore in her adopted hometown of San Francisco.

The American dates will be preceded by a major trek across Europe, with multiple performances set for Ireland, England, France, Denmark, Poland, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, and The Netherlands. Chapman will be accompanied on both her European and North American tours by her band, which includes guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Joe Gore (Tom Waits, PJ Harvey, Aimee Mann), keyboardist Patrick Warren (Fiona Apple, Bruce Springsteen, Ani DiFranco), and drummer Dawn Richardson (4 Non Blondes, Penelope Houston).

Beginning with the 1988 release of her eponymous, 6x-platinum certified debut, Chapman has created a body of work that has been as consistently compelling as it is honest and uncompromising. Our Bright Future – Tracy’s eighth studio album and first new release since 2005’s acclaimed Where You Live – gathers 11 new songs co-produced with fellow Grammy Award winner Larry Klein (Herbie Hancock, Joni Mitchell, Madeleine Peyroux).

The album received a rapturous critical response upon its release last November. The Boston Globe hailed Chapman’s “emotional intensity and clarity of vision,” and then went on to laud tracks such as the first single, “Sing For You,” as “tuneful and soul-baring, a rare and beautiful combination.” The New York Times’ Jon Pareles praised the album’s “delicacy,” noting that “it draws listeners closer to what (Chapman) does best.” “Tracy Chapman remains true to her musical calling,” extolled Billboard, “soul-rich folk melodies around a voice of honesty and nuance that nails ambivalence like no other.”

WEDNESDAY – AUGUST 19th, 2009

LiVENATiONS NO SERViCE FEE WEDNESDAYS

Since the June 3rd launch of “No Service Fee Wednesday,” Live Nation has delivered a steady stream of value for summer concert fans each Wednesday at LiveNation.com. This week, Live Nation goes all-in with the industry’s first ever one price concert experience, announcing an all-in price of $29.99 including lawn ticket, parking, all fees, a hot dog and a soda. The special offer, which is good on all lawn tickets at Live Nation ticketed amphitheaters, runs for 24 hours beginning on Wednesday, July 8 only at LiveNation.com.

Tickets for this week’s installment of “No Service Fee Wednesday” go on sale at 12:01 a.m. local time on July 8, 2009 at www.LiveNation.com.

“Over the last five Wednesdays, music fans have saved millions of dollars on concert tickets at LiveNation.com,” says Michael Rapino, President and Chief Executive Officer of Live Nation. “Now fans have asked that we take it one step further and give a truly all-in price and so this week we’re offering a $29.99, one price deal that includes the ticket, parking, all fees and a concert meal.”

Below is a list of a few artists and venues that the all-in $29.99 concert experience will be available:

Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View

August 12 – Depeche Mode
August 16 – Toby Keith with Trace Adkins
September 2 – Def Leppard with Poison and Cheap Trick
September 25 – Brad Paisley with Dierks Bentley

Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord

July 9 – New Kids on the Block with Jesse McCartney
July 11 – Love Train: The Sounds of Philadelphia with The O’Jays and more
July 31 – Judas Priest with Whitesnake
August 15 – Lil Wayne with Drake and more
August 22 – Mount Diablo Jazz Festival with Anita Baker, Boney James and more

Sleep Train Amphitheatre at Wheatland

July 14 – Coldplay
August 1 – Rockalottapuss with Judas Priest and more
August 31 – Nickelback with Papa Roach, Hinder and Saving Abel
September 3 – Def Leppard with Poison and Cheap Trick
September 26 – Brad Paisley with Dierks Bentley

Southern California Shows

Slightly Stoopid & Snoop Dogg (Verizon Wireless Amphitheater) – July 11
311 (Verizon Wireless Amphitheater) – July 12
Marilyn Manson & Slayer at Mayhem Festival (San Manuel Amphitheater)– July 12
Coldplay (Verizon Wireless Amphitheater)—July 19
The Fray (Verizon Wireless Amphitheater)– July 29
Crue Fest 2 (San Manuel Amphitheater)– July 31
Journey (San Manuel Amphitheater)—August 1
No Doubt (Verizon Wireless Amphitheater)— August 4
Rock The Bells 09 (San Manuel Amphitheater)— August 8
Toby Keith (San Manuel Amphitheater)— August 15
Aerosmith w/special guests ZZ Top (Verizon Wireless Amphitheater— August 23
Def Leppard w/special guests Poison & Cheap Trick (VWA—Aug 30; San Manuel Amph—Sept 6)
Nickelback (Verizon Wireless Amphitheater)— September 3
Blink-182 (Verizon Wireless Amphitheater)—September 18

*Subject to availability. Participating shows. Does not include any shipping costs. General admission or reserved seats where applicable. Serving size may vary per venue.

ZiGGY MARLEY KiCKS OFF SUMMER TOUR

Four-time Grammy winner Ziggy Marley’s third solo album, Family Time, continues to receive critical acclaim following its release on Tuff Gong Worldwide May 5. USA Today, People, JET, LA Weekly, EBONY, Cookie, New York Post, San Francisco Chronicle, among others, are praising Marley’s first reggae recording for kids and families. In support of the release, he’s appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Tavis Smiley Show,” CNN, and more. Family Time debuted at #1 onBillboard’s Top Reggae Albums and #3 on the Top Kid Audio charts. Continuing the momentum, Marley has embarked on a nationwide tour this summer including a family music show at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga on August 8th at 12:30pm. This show will take place during the daytime, with Ziggy Marley performing with Toots & The Maytals that evening at 7:30pm.

Tickets for this special family show with Ziggy Marley are $16.00 each plus applicable charges. There are a limited number of VIP seats available for $23.50 plus applicable charges. Children under 2 are free. Tickets are on sale Sunday, June 21st at 10am at www.LiveNation.com, www.MountainWinery.com or charge by phone at 877-598-6659. Tickets for the family show do not grant access into the evening show. Tickets for the evening show do not grant access into the daytime show. These are two separate events. Tickets for Ziggy Marley and Toots & The Maytals at 7:30pm on August 8th are on sale now atwww.LiveNation.com.

Marley produced Family Time with legendary producer Don Was and the album features a variety of family and friends includingRita Marley (Ziggy’s mother), Cedella Marley (sister), Judah Marley (daughter), Paul Simon, Jack Johnson, Willie Nelson,Toots Hibbert, Elizabeth Mitchell, Laurie Berkner, Paula Fuga and two stories narrated by Jamie Lee Curtis.

“Growing up music was an important part of my childhood,” Marley says. “I see it being just as important in my children and all children’s growth and development. Music helps children to grow with open minds and open hearts and this is my message. This record represents my daily family life and is inspired by my four-year-old daughter Judah and baby Gideon. It was a joy to make and opened up new avenues in my creativity. Family Time is for all families and especially the world family.”

Marley, the eldest son of Bob Marley, also executive produced B is for Bob, a collection of the international music legend’s most beloved songs re-imagined for kids to be released June 23 by UMe/Island/Tuff Gong. The album bridges the gap between the timeless Bob Marley and a new generation of kids.

Born in Trench Town, Jamaica, Ziggy Marley’s early immersion in music came at a very tender age when he sat in on recording sessions with his father. He later joined his siblings (Sharon, Cedella and Stephen) to front The Melody Makers, whose eight best-selling albums garnered three Grammy awards and generated such chart-topping hits as “Tomorrow People” and “Tumbling Down.” Dragonfly, his solo debut was released in 2003. His sophomore solo album, Love Is My Religion, was released in 2006 and won the Grammy for Best Reggae Album at the 2007 ceremony.

Marley, along with a crew of celebrity guests, is taping a music video for Sesame Street’s 40th Anniversary season called “Set Your Piggies Free,” which launches this fall. He has also contributed to a variety of children’s programming including Nick Jr.’s “Dora the Explorer,” the PBS children’s show “Arthur,” and Shark Tale, in which he delved into acting, playing the character of Bernie the Jamaican jellyfish as well as re-recording his father’s “Three Little Birds” with Sean Paul and his brother Stephen Marley for the soundtrack. In addition to his skills as a singer, songwriter and producer, Marley founded U.R.G.E. (Unlimited Resources Giving Enlightenment), a non-profit organization that benefits a wide range of charitable children’s causes in Jamaica, and other developing nations. More recently he has lent his support to the Fashion Against Aids, Little Kids Rock and Youth AIDS campaign. Proceeds from the sale of this album will benefit ChepstoweBasic School in Port Antonio, JA.

The Tuff Gong label was founded in 1965 by Bob Marley with the vision of producing, distributing and promoting his music free from the constraints of corporate label politics. In a time decades before artist-owned record labels were commonplace and, as the acclaimed symbol of the genre, Marley’s vision was characteristically well ahead of its time. Now, nearly a half-century later, his dream is being realized.

Ziggy Marley Tour Dates

June 5* Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara Bowl
June 6† Los Angeles, CA Club Nokia
June 7* Eugene, OR Cuthbert Amphitheatre
June 8* Seattle, WA WaMu Theatre
June 11* Salt Lake City, UT Usana Amphitheatre
June 12† Boulder, CO Boulder Theater
June 12* Denver, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre
June 13* Kansas City, MO City Market/Buzz Under the Stars
June 14† Chicago, IL House of Blues
June 14* Chicago, IL Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island
June 16†† Westlake, OH Barnes & Noble
June 16* Cleveland, OH Time Warner Cable Amphitheatre
June 17* Columbus, OH Lifestyles Communities Pavilion
June 19* Detroit, MI Freedom Hill Amphitheatre
June 20* Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
June 21* Indianapolis, IN The Lawns at White River State Park
June 23* Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center
June 24* Boston, MA Comcast Center
June 25* New York, NY Central Park Summerstage
June 26 New York, NY Apple Store—Soho
June 27† New York, NY Blender Theater
June 27* Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
June 28* Washington, DC Nissan Pavilion
June 30* Philadelphia, PA Penn’s Landing
July 1* Virginia Beach, VA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
July 3* Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
July 4* Atlanta, GA Lakewood Amphitheatre
July 5* Raleigh, NC Walnut Creek Amphitheatre
July 7†† Chesterfield, MO Barnes & Noble
July 7* St. Louis, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
July 10* Phoenix, AZ Dodge Theatre
July 11†† Mira Mesa, CA Barnes & Noble
July 11* San Diego, CA Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
July 12* Irvine, CA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
July 25†† Santa Monica, CA Barnes & Noble
August 8† Saratoga, CA The Mountain Winery
*—with 311 and The Expendables †—special Family Time daytime show ††—Barnes & Noble in-store performance and signing

TORi AMOS ANNOUNCES SAN JOSE SHOW

Tori Amos will play San Jose on Tuesday, July 14th at The San Jose Center for Performing Arts. This is Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 20th at 10am and are $55.50 and $39.50 for reserved seating. This is her first return to the South Bay in over 6 years. 

For nearly two decades, Tori Amos’ stark lyrical flourishes and inspired musicianship have shaped the musical landscape.  She is also considered one of the most emotionally powerful live artists in music today.  Her most recent world tour, launched in the summer of 2007, with media platforms such as the BBC who lauded both her live show and album as 'returning Tori Amos back to the forefront of a genre she defined...still pushing her own boundaries.' 

 
Stay posted at www.toriamos.com for on-sale information.

THE TEMPTATiONS & THE FOUR TOPS WiTH SPECiAL GUEST

Two Motown legends, THE TEMPTATIONS and THE FOUR TOPS, team up for a special night of Motown magic at the Gibson Amphitheatre on Friday, September 25th. Tickets go on sale on Sunday, June 14th at 1 PM through www.livenation.com. Ticket prices start at $20.00 plus service fees.

This year Motown celebrates its 50th anniversary and THE FOUR TOPS is among a few key groups who helped define the Motown Sound. THE FOUR TOPS was the main male vocal group for the songwriting and production team of Holland-Dozier-Holland who crafted the group a stream of hit singles, including two Billboard Hot 100 number-one hits "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)" and "Reach Out I'll Be There".  Other hits include their 1964 Top 20 single “Baby I Need Your Loving,” the 1965 Top 10 hit “It’s The Same Old Song,” “Ain’t No Woman (Like The One I’ve Got)” and the Motown staple “Standing In The Shadows Of Love” which reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100. THE FOUR TOPS recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2009 Grammy Awards.

The Grammy-winning vocal group THE TEMPTATIONS achieved fame as one of the most successful acts to record for Motown Records. The group's repertoire has included, at various times during its five-decade career, R&B, doo-wop, funk, disco, soul, and adult contemporary music. Over the course of their career, THE TEMPTATIONS have released four Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles and 14 Billboard R&B number-one singles including “My Girl,” “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg,” “I Can’t Get Next To You” and “Just My Imagination (running Away With Me).” Other hits include 1964’s “The Way You Do The Things You Do,” the 1966 hit “Get Ready” and 1975’s “Happy People.” Their material has earned them three Grammy Awards, while two more awards were given to the songwriters and producers who crafted their 1972 hit "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone.“ 

YES / ASiA COME TO LOS ANGELES

Acclaimed British band YES launch their 24-city U.S. tour in June with special co-headliners Asia. The tour will make a stop at the world famous Gibson Amphitheatre on Tuesday, July 7, 2009. This tour feature featuring the classic line-up of guitarist Steve Howe, bassist Chris Squire and drummer Alan White with new vocalist Benoit David and keyboardist Oliver Wakeman, son of the group’s Rick Wakeman. Tickets for this show go on sale Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 1 PM on www.livenation.com. These new dates come after this year’s West Coast tour was postponed when Chris Squire was hospitalized for leg surgery.

YES concerts have always been very special events, and this spring’s U.S. jaunt will be no different. The group will perform selections from hit albums like Fragile, Close to the Edge, Tales from Topographic Oceans and 90125 along with audience favorites like “Roundabout,” “Owner of a Lonely Heart,” “I’ve Seen All Good People” and “Yours Is No Disgrace,” just some of the enduring classics that have made YES one of the most influential and groundbreaking groups in rock & roll. Howe, Squire and White are also pulling out some rarely performed chestnuts, like 1980’s “Machine Messiah” and “Siberian Khatru,” expertly sung by David, a Montreal, Quebec, native and vocalist in several YES tribute groups, discovered by the band on the Internet. His ability to channel Anderson’s distinctive singing voice has added an extra treat for true fans.

Rolling Stone raved that YES’ performance at New York City’s Hammersmith Ballroom last year “sounded as majestic as ever,” adding that the band’s stand-in vocalist Benoit David was able to “expertly mimic the impossibly high-pitched vocals of original singer Jon Anderson.” This may not be exactly the traditional YES line-up… “But it’s close enough,” the magazine declared.

For this tour, Asia will be co-headlining with YES with Howe, a cornerstone member of both groups, performing as part of each band’s set, alongside original Asia members, including ex-YES and Buggles keyboardist Geoff Downes, ELP’s Carl Palmer on drums and former King Crimson and UK bassist/guitarist/vocalist John Wetton.  Asia’s performance will feature many songs from their historic first album, the world’s best-selling release of 1982. The supergroup’s debut effort was #1 at Billboard for nine weeks and included such smashes as “Heat of the Moment,” “Only Time Will Tell” and “Sole Survivor.” The original line-up of Asia reformed after 23 years apart in 2006, and has since conducted four successful world tours. In addition, the band released the critically acclaimed Phoenix album on EMI Records. Collectively and individually, the four original members of ASIA have sold over 120 million records.  

TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY – MAY 9th AT 1 PM

JOURNEY WiTH SPECiAL GUEST

Iconic, multi-platinum rockers Journey have announced that they will return to Southern California with a Saturday, August 1st performance at San Manuel Amphitheater.  This marks their first L.A.-area date following a winter Asian trek, which included their first dates in China and the Philippines.  

Journey - Neal Schon (guitars, backing vocals), Jonathan Cain (keyboards, backing vocals), Ross Valory (bass, backing vocals), Deen Castronovo (drums, percussion, backing vocals) and Arnel Pineda (lead vocals) - plays with a passion and commitment that wows both longtime fans and new generations of listeners alike.  More than 700,000 fans attended their 2008 tour alone to hear the new hit singles “Never Walk Away” and “After All These Years” as well as the staggering catalogue of hits such as “Don’t Stop Believin,” “Any Way You Want It,” “Open Arms,” and “Separate Ways.” 

Journey has performed around the world for nearly a year in support of the group’s latest recording project, Revelation.  A three-disc CD/DVD package, Revelation sold more than 104,000 copies its first week in stores, marking the band's biggest first week's sales in over a decade.  Produced by Kevin Shirley, the album marks a new chapter in the band’s legendary career, thanks to two hit singles ("Never Walk Away" and "After All These Years") and rave reviews, including the New York Times who hailed: "...the band seems to have taken rock vitamins: it feels alive."   Revelation recently earned Platinum honors, marking their 11th Platinum album certification to date. 

For more information visit www.journeymusic.com.  

TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY MAY 9 AT 12 NOON

MONTALVO ANNOUNCES 2009 CONCERT LiNE-UPS

Northern California concert fans should take advantage of this years early line-up announcement for shows at the historic Garden Theatre at the Montalvo Arts Center. This season features performances by some of music’s most recognizable figures including Joan Baez, Peter Frampton, Dave Koz, Buddy Guy, Jewel and Julio Iglesias. More acts will be announced throughout the season. 

“I’m thrilled to showcase such a diverse line-up of artists, all of whom look forward to the intimacy and charm of Montalvo,” said Jodi Goodman, Senior Vice President of Booking for Live Nation. 

Montalvo, which currently brings performances and music to the Bay Area community year-round, is a nonprofit, member-supported, multi-disciplinary arts center. The Garden Theatre, an intimate 1,200-seat outdoor venue set in the foothills of Saratoga, has brought approximately 25,000 patrons each summer to Montalvo in years past.

For complete information regarding Montalvo Arts Center including season lineup, directions and VIP amenities, please visit www.montalvoarts.org.

NORTHERN CALiFORNiA MOUNTAiN WiNERY CONCERT SERiES

Live Nation is pleased to announce the complete line-up for the 2009 Mountain Winery Concert Series presented by Groupware Technology.

 Directions are available at www.mountainwinery.com. 

Tickets are available at www.LiveNation.com or www.mountainwinery.com. 

To charge tickets by phone, call (877) LYV-ONLY.  Ticket prices are subject to applicable service charges.  All dates, acts and prices are subject to change without notice. Please note that tickets are available online EXCLUSIVELY at MountainWinery.com and Livenation.com.

BEYoNCE

Beyonce, global multi-media superstar, platinum chart force and electrifying live performer, returns to the California Southland with two area stops on her highly-anticipated “I AM...” tour: July 11th at Honda Center and July 13th at Staples Center.  Tickets for both shows go on sale Saturday, April 25th at 10 AM. 

PLEASE NOTE:

 The onsale time for both of Beyonce’s LA-area performances has now changed to 11 AM.

The most heavily anticipated concert event of the year, Beyonce's "I AM…" world tour will mark the artist's first full-length concert since 2007's sold-out "The Beyonce Experience" and will premiere live performances of songs from I AM…SASHA FIERCE, her latest international #1 chart-topping album.  

The "I AM…" world tour production promises to showcase the music and film superstar like you've never seen her before. Beyonce's extraordinary all-female band, The SUGAMAMAS, will join her again to perform musical hits, classics, and surprises in a newly-created high-tech state-of-the-art concert environment.  Thierry Mugler, world-renowned designer, director and photographer, will work as creative advisor and costume designer.

I AM…  SASHA FIERCE is Beyonce’s first new studio collection since her 2006 Grammy-winning multi-platinum-selling B'Day.  It debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, her third consecutive #1 bow.  I AM…  SASHA FIERCE has also dominated the airwaves, with three hit singles so far: “Diva” (Top 20 on Billboard Hot 100; #3 on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart; #1 on Billboard Dance), “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” (#1 on Billboard Hot 100) and “If I Were A Boy” (#1 on Billboard/iLike digital chart for sixteen straight weeks— a record).

SAN FRANCiSCO BAY AREA UPCOMiNG CONCERTS 3/31

ON SALE THIS FRIDAY AT 12:00PM!
TiCKETS AVAiLABLE AT LiVENATiON.COM

102.9 KBLX
STONE SOUL CONCERT
with CHARLIE WILSON, JEFFREY OSBORNE, AVERAGE WHITE BAND AND ASHFORD & SIMPSON
Memorial Day - Monday, May 25th, Doors 11:00AM/ Show 12:00PM
Sleep Train Pavilion At Concord
Tickets are $89.75, $55.75, $35.75 for reserved seating and $35.75 for general admission plus applicable service charges...all ages

LISA LAMPANELLI
Saturday, June 6th, Doors 7:00PM/ Show 8:00PM
Nob Hill Masonic Center
Tickets are $39.75 for reserved seats plus applicable service charges...all ages

JACKSON BROWNE
Wednesday, August 19th, Doors 7:00PM/ Show 8:00PM
Paramount Theatre
Tickets are $59.50, $49.50 and $39.50 for reserved seating plus applicable service charges...all ages

ON SALE THIS SATURDAY AT 12:00PM!
TiCKETS AVAiLABLE AT LiVENATiON.COM

98.1 KISS FM
OLD SCHOOL FIESTA
with WAR, BRENTON WOOD, LAKESIDE, TRINERE, EL CHICANO
Saturday, May 30th, Doors 4:00PM/ Show 5:00PM
Shoreline Amphitheatre
Get reserved and GA tickets for only $10.00!
Tickets are $59.50, $39.50 and $10.00 for reserved seating and $10.00 for general admission plus applicable service charges...all ages

ON SALE THIS SUNDAY AT 10:00AM!
TiCKETS AVAiLABLE AT LiVENATiON.COM

THE GREAT AMERICAN FOOD AND MUSIC FEST
with host: Bobby Flay and Starring Guy Fieri & Little Feat
Saturday, June 13th , Doors 11:00AM/Show NOON
Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View
Tickets start at $35 and includes you’re your first plate of food.
www.greatamericanfoodandmusicfest.com

INDIGO GIRLS
Wednesday, May 13th, Doors 7:00PM/ Show 8:00PM
Zellerbach Auditorium
Tickets are $38.50 for reserved seats plus applicable service charges...all ages

THRIVING IVORY
Friday, May 8th, Doors 8:00PM/ Show 9:00PM
The Fillmore
Tickets are $19.50 for general admission plus applicable service charges...all ages

2 Shows With…
JENNY LEWIS
Thursday, May 28th, Doors 7:00PM/ Show 8:00PM
Friday, May 29th, Doors 8:00PM/ Show 9:00PM
The Fillmore
Tickets are $25.00 for general admission plus applicable service charges...all ages

XAVIER RUDD
Saturday, June 27th, Doors 8:00PM/ Show 9:00PM
The Fillmore
Tickets are $25.00 for general admission plus applicable service charges...all ages

TiCKETS AVAiLABLE AT LiVENATiON.COM

U2 360° TOUR with SPECiAL GUESTS THE BLACK EYED PEAS

It’s confirmed! U2 fans world-wide are ready to “get on their boots” as U2 360° Tour, presented by Blackberry, announces multiple sell-outs in Amsterdam, Dublin, Gothenburg, and Paris as well as additional sell-outs in Milan, Nice, Chorzow, Zagreb and Sheffield.

Response has been overwhelming and records continue to shatter. In London, with over 6700 tickets sold in just 60 seconds, ticket sales for U2 360° Tour at Wembley Stadium resulted in the highest sales rate ever in the UK. At Dublin’s Croke Park, 160,000 tickets for U2 360° Tour performances in July 24th and 25th sold out in just 40 minutes, leading the announcement of a 3rd and final event in that city. Response to U2’s Toronto performance has been so overwhelming that a second and final show was announced before the first date went on sale. Sales in Gothenburg and Amsterdam were so brisk that 2nd performances were added and sold out within hours of them going on sale. Zagreb sales broke all sales records in that country and last week – U2’s tour opener in Barcelona sold out in 54 minutes becoming the fastest ever sold out show in the history of pop music in Spain.

U2 360° Tour, their first stadium outing since the Vertigo Tour of 05/06 follows the release of their 12th studio album No Line On The Horizon which debuted at #1 in over 30 territories.

Produced by Live Nation Global Touring, U2 360° begins June 30th in Barcelona and will visit 14 cities across Europe through August. The tour will then storm North America beginning at Chicago’s Soldier Field on September 12th, 2009 with concert dates confirmed through Vancouver on October 28th.

Long-time U2 Show Director Willie Williams has worked again with architect Mark Fisher (ZooTV, PopMart, Elevation and Vertigo), to create an innovative 360˚ design which affords an unobstructed view for the audience. U2 360° also marks the first time a band has toured in stadiums with such a unique and original structure (which can be viewed at U2.com).

“U2 has always been at their best when surrounded by their audience, this staging takes a giant leap forward. With 85 percent of the tickets priced at less than $95.00, general admission floor tickets priced at $55.00 and at least 10,000 tickets at every venue priced at the $30.00 price range, we have worked very hard to ensure that U2 fans can purchase a great priced ticket with a guaranteed great view” says U2’s manager Paul McGuinness.

Arthur Fogel, CEO Global Touring/Chairman - Global Music Live Nation: "Following the overwhelming worldwide success of the Vertigo tour where every available ticket was sold, there is tremendous anticipation for this tour and to experience this revolutionary production. As usual fans will not be disappointed." Commenting on the new relationship between U2 and BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM), Paul McGuinness added: "This tour announcement marks the first stage of a relationship and shared vision between RIM and U2 that we expect will lead to new and innovative ways to enhance the mobile music experience on the BlackBerry platform for U2 fans. We look forward to sharing more details as the relationship unfolds.”

In keeping with their long-standing tradition, U2 will welcome a number of different support acts to the tour, including: Snow Patrol, Muse, Glasvegas, Elbow, Kaiser Chiefs and Black Eyed Peas.

Tickets on sale – Monday, April 6 at 10 AM

THE BAMBOOZLE LEFT ANNOUNCES AUCTiON

For the first time ever, THE BAMBOOZLE LEFT will auction off one of the festival’s most coveted spots: an appearance on the Main Stage. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the One Love for Chi foundation to aid in the ongoing medical care of Deftones bass player, Chi Cheng.

The winning band will be awarded a 25 minute time slot on the Bamboozle Left Main Stage, Sunday April 5th from 2:00pm – 2:25pm at the Festival Grounds at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. This is a tremendous opportunity to share the stage with Deftones, 50 Cent, Taking Back Sunday, Thrice, The Used, Shwayze, The Vandals, Saosin, Ignite, B.o.B., Emmure, The Bled, The Adolescents, and many, many more!

The auction begins today, Friday March 27th at 3pm PST and ends Wednesday, April 1st at 3pm PST. To participate in the auction, please go here.

The Bamboozle Left is the only place to watch over one hundred of the most talked about bands in pop, punk, mainstream, emo and more perform live on one massive bill. In addition to all of the great music that will take over the sprawling Festival Grounds of Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5, The Bamboozle Left will also feature exciting carnival rides. Plus, the world famous vendor village returns, showcasing cutting edge clothing companies, band merch and tons of surprises.

WINNING BAND TO PERFORM SUNDAY, APRIL 5
ALONG WITH 50 CENT – DEFTONES – TAKING BACK SUNDAY & MORE!

STARTS TODAY AT 3 PM – ENDS WEDNESDAY APRIL 1 AT 3 PM

All Proceeds to Benefit One Love for Chi Foundation

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PHiSH ANNOUNCES ADDiTiONAL DATES

San Francisco, CA - Phish will extend its summer tour with 12 additional dates, including a local performance at Shoreline Amphitheater and a four-night stand at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, marking its first shows at the legendary venue in more than 13 years. The outing launches June 4th and will include performances on two separate days at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. An online ticket request period is currently underway for the newly announced shows at http://phish.portals.musictoday.com/. Tickets for Shoreline will go on sale to the general public beginning Sunday, March 29th at 12 Noon. Showtime for this performance is 7pm.

The announcement comes on the heels of the band’s three-night stand at Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, VA last weekend. “Over a massive, four-hour set, guitarist Trey Anastasio, bassist Mike Gordon, drummer Jon Fishman and keyboardist Page McConnell ripped through dozens of crowd-favorites,” said rollingstone.com. “They kicked things off with some of their most compositionally complex tunes, from the knotted prog-funk of ‘Fluffhead’ to ‘Divided Sky,’ where the group’s quiet, mellifluous interplay of guitar, drums, bass and keys suggests they’re as well-oiled of a machine as they’ve ever been.”

The New York Times, which ran two features on the concerts, noted: “as the opening passage of the anthem ‘Fluffhead’ enveloped the room, the eruption of exultation was not merely for the band itself but also for the millions in the Phish diaspora who make up perhaps the most fervent fandom in pop music,” while USA Today said: “the foursome built the backbone of its first set on old-school material, expertly navigating hairpin changes and showing as much spunk as they ever have in this millennium.”

The band has already recorded demos of 20 new songs and will enter the studio in April to begin work on its new album with Steve Lillywhite (U2, Rolling Stones, Dave Matthews Band), who produced Phish’s 1996 album, Billy Breathes. The Clifford Ball, a seven-DVD box set from JEMP Records/Rhino capturing the band’s entire performance at this landmark 1996 festival, just debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Music Video chart.

Formed at the University of Vermont in 1983, the Grammy-nominated band was included in the Top 10 Grossing Concert Tours in North America from 1995-2000 and from 2002-2004. Phish has released 11 studio albums, six concert videos and a series of 44 complete live concert CDs, including 13 on its own JEMP Records. Its series of full concert downloads on livephish.com, the band’s digital download store, currently totals 91.

Tickets for Shoreline Go On Sale To General Public March 29th at Noon

BiLLY JOEL aNd ELTON JOHN - FACE TO FACE

SAN FRANCISCO, Ca. – Billy Joel and Elton John, the most successful and longest-running concert pairing in pop history, will reunite for their Face 2 Face tour with two Bay Area shows on Saturday, November 14th at ORACLE Arena in Oakland and Tuesday, November 17th at HP Pavilion at San Jose. Showtime for both performances is 7:30pm. Billy and Elton open the concert with a series of duets, playing twin pianos and trading vocals. Each artist then performs a set with his own band. A grand finale brings the two superstars and their supporting musicians back together for a closing encore. This includes some of both Billy and Elton’s greatest hits along with an unpredictable selection of rock and roll classics.

Tickets for the two Bay Area performances will go on sale Monday, March 30 at 10:00 a.m. and will be available at Ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster outlets or by calling (800) 745-3000. There will be a limit of 6 (six) tickets per customer.

This will be Billy Joel and Elton John’s first performance together in the Bay Area since February of 2001.

"The great thing about performing with Elton is that he is such a good piano player and that makes me have to dig deep to keep up with him, not to mention I've got the best seat in the house-only one piano away from Elton John!” said Billy Joel.

“I love touring with Billy. I have the greatest respect for him and we’re such good friends,” Elton John said.

Concert dates announced this year for the Face 2 Face tour immediately sold-out and include two concerts at Toronto’s Air Canada Center, and multiple nights at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, Philadelphia’s Citizen Bank Ballpark, in addition to concerts in Atlanta, Detroit, Houston, and Tampa.

Billy and Elton last toured together in 2003 with 24 sellouts. According to Billboard Magazine the Face 2 Face tour starring Billy Joel and Elton John was “the most successful touring package of all time.”

Tickets on sale Monday, March 30 at 10:00 a.m.

LOS ANGELES AREA NEW CONCERTS

On Sale Saturday March 21 at 10 AM:
JONAS BROTHERS
With Special Guests:
Jordin Sparks
Honor Society
Staples Center
Friday - August 7

* On Sale Friday March 20 at 3 PM:
NINE INCH NAILS / JANE'S ADDICTION
With Special Guest: Street Sweeper
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
May 20

2nd Area Show Added By Overwhelming Demand!
* On Sale Monday March 23 at 10 AM:
COLDPLAY
With Special Guests: Amadou & Mariam - Kitty Daisy & Lewis
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater-- July 19 Just Added!

* On Sale Friday March 20 at 10 AM:
THE FRAY
With Special Guests:
Jack's Mannequin - Vedera
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
July 29

* On Saturday March 21 at 10 AM:
Crue Fest 2
Starring:
MOTLEY CRUE
With:
Godsmack
Theory Of A Deadman - Drowning Pool - Charm City Devils
San Manuel Amphitheater
Friday - July 31

Another Area Show Added By Overwhelming Demand!
On Sale Friday March 20 at 5 PM
NO DOUBT
With Special Guests: Paramore – The Sounds
Gibson Amphitheatre
July 22 – Just Added!

On Sale Monday March 23 at 10 AM:
IL DIVO
Gibson Amphitheatre
July 20

On Sale Friday March 20 at 1 PM:
AMANDA MIGUEL & DIEGO VERDAGUER
Gibson Amphitheatre
Friday – May 15

* On Sale Now:
EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY
The Hollywood Palladium
Saturday – June 27

* On Sale Now:
DOVES
The WIltern
Saturday – May 16

On Sale Friday March 20 at 12 Noon:
JULIO IGLESIAS
Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
June 9

GET TICKETS AT LIVENATION.COM

FLEETWOOD MAC TOUR KiCKS OFF TO RAVE REViEWS!

Legendary rockers Fleetwood Mac recently kicked off their Greatest Hits “Unleashed” Tour to rave reviews. Here is sampling of what the media is saying about “Unleashed”:

-- “No drama, just a lot of hits… an abundance from one of the most successful catalogs in rock history, more than enough to keep the two-hour and 20-minute show airborne from start to finish… And the group still managed to deliver a few surprises… [and] deep cuts.”
Reuters

-- “[Lindsey Buckingham] ‘unleashed’ some of the most evocative guitar solos heard in these parts in recent memory”
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

-- “[Stevie Nicks] was focused, emotive and mesmerizing”
Minneapolis-St. Paul Star-Tribune

-- “You couldn't tell how much of the volume was coming from the stage or from the surround sound of stadium-size singalongs.”
Boston Globe

The tour will feature two L.A.-area stops: May 23rd at Honda Center and May 28th at Staples Center. These shows are on sale now.

The sure to be historic "Unleashed" Tour is an epic cross-country trek featuring 44 shows in major markets. The tour will include all of the Mac's many greatest hits from over the course of the band's extraordinary career. This marks the first time in five years that the multi-Grammy winning, multi-platinum Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees are back out on the road together following several successful solo projects.

SATURDAY - MAY 23 THURSDAY - MAY 28

BOTH SHOWS ON SALE NOW!

the FRAY

Multi-platinum band The Fray are celebrating the success of their sophomore self-titled album by heading out on the road this summer. Beginning June 12, the trek will cover 35 major cities across America, including a July 29 show at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. Tickets for this date will go on sale Friday, March 20 at 10 AM. Joining The Fray on the road are fan-favorites Jacks Mannequin. Plus special guest Vedera will open the area concert.

The Denver-based band recently released their highly-anticipated sophomore album on February 3rd and debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart. One month after release The Fray are still rocking the chart where they currently remain in the Top 10. The album's exciting debut is highlighted by the huge success of their first single, "You Found Me," which made its primetime debut in an exclusive video for ABC's hit show "Lost". Fueled by performances on the American Music Awards, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Good Morning America, the infectious single has already sold over a million copies.

Forming in 2002, The Fray has struck a huge chord with audiences and turned their organic, grassroots success into worldwide sales of 3.2 million albums and over 8 million digital singles sold.

Jack’s Mannequin is touring in support of their critically-embraced sophomore set, The Glass Passenger. In a recent cover feature, Alternative Press hailed The Glass Passenger as, “a fantastic, special album.” “The Resolution,” the current single and video from the record (directed by Stephanie Meyer, author of "Twilight") has garnered its share of attention. The clip has remained a Top 20 video at MTV.Com and MTV2.Com since Sep 2008. USA Today called the single, "One of this year's most hope-filled pop songs.”

ON SALE FRIDAY MARCH 20 AT 10 AM

dAVE MATTHEWS BANd

On May 27th, The Dave Matthews Band will embark on an extensive summer tour. These dates come on the heels of the group’s already-announced spring tour, which launches with a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden on April 14th. The band will visit the Southland this summer with a September 13th Verizon Wireless Amphitheater show. Tickets for this performance will go on sale Friday, March 13 at 11 AM.

RCA Records will release the band’s latest studio album, Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King, on June 2nd. Produced by Rob Cavallo (Green Day, My Chemical Romance), it is the follow-up to 2005’s Stand Up, the fourth consecutive Dave Matthews Band studio album to enter The Billboard 200 at No. 1. The group has sold a collective 35 million units (CD and DVD combined) and – with over 15 million tickets sold – has been named the top-drawing American band in the world by Billboard.

"Summer means two things in America: It's hot, and the Dave Matthews Band are on tour," said Rolling Stone. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette praised the group’s show there as “nothing short of inspired and inspiring” while The Oklahoman said: “this is a band that stretches out and thrives in the open air and under the stars.” “Mr. Matthews' trade is to stir up a mélange of approaches – from rock and folksy pop to bluegrass and smooth jazz – to make doubt positive, make loss a gain, and make depression a celebration,” observed The Dallas Morning News.

Dave Matthews Band is Carter Beauford (drums), Stefan Lessard (bass), Dave Matthews (vocals, guitar) and Boyd Tinsley (violin). Joining the group on tour will be Tim Reynolds on guitar, Rashawn Ross on trumpet and Jeff Coffin on saxophone, who are also featured on the new album.

SEPTEMBER 3 - TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY MARCH 13 AT 11 AM