Vocalist Jimi Jamison Rejoins Survivor
December 21, 2011 – Aching to hear the thundering vocal prowess of Jimi Jamison back on stage with his Survivor bandmates? Wait no longer. Jamison has rejoined Survivor after leaving the band in 2006 to focus on a solo career that yielded what many critics and fans agree to be one of his finest vocal [...]
Beach Boys Reunite for Album and Possible Tour
December 21, 2011 – The founding members of The Beach Boys, one of the world’s most legendary bands in popular music history, will reunite for a global 50th Anniversary CELEBRATION in 2012. Beach Boys Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, and David Marks will come together for a new studio album and commemorative [...]
‘Jingle Bell Rock’ with Eddie Money, Lou Gramm, and Mickey Thomas
November 1, 2011 – Three legendary vocalists on one stage. Eddie Money, former Foreigner frontman Lou Gramm, and Starship’s Mickey Thomas are joining forces for the 2011 Jingle Bell Rock Tour. The 17-date trek kicks off with two shows on November 25th and 26th in Harris, Michigan and wraps up on December 17th in El [...]
Winter Tour Announced for Avenged Sevenfold
In the wake of their aggressive Nightmare album, one southern California rock group is aiming to bring an extra chill this winter. Avenged Sevenfold will hit the road for their “Buried Alive” tour, which launches in Ft. Meyers, FL, on November 23rd. VIP bundles will be available for all tour dates on September 20th. Tickets [...]
Def Leppard and Motley Crue to Tour the UK
September 2, 2011 – Two of heavy metal’s titans, Def Leppard and Motley Crue, have both enjoyed separately successful tours of the USA this summer. Leppard’s trek with Heart brought out the fans in droves, as did the Crue’s venture with Poison. But for UK fans, there’s a special treat on the way: Def Leppard [...]
New Daryl Hall Album ‘Laughing Down Crying’ Drops Sep. 27
August 20, 2011 – There’s been no summer vacation for Daryl Hall. The transcendent singer-songwriter has been touring as Hall & Oates, churning out new episodes of his hit web series Live from Daryl’s House, and now putting the finishing touches on a solo album due at the end of next month. Laughing Down Crying, [...]
Tribute to Moondance Jam 2011
By: Justin Beckner Bill and Kathy Bieloh began the Moondance Jam 20 years ago. It grew from a humble regional event into one of the biggest classic rock festivals in the country. It’s not just the bands that play at the Jam every year – there are festivals with great lineups all over the country. [...]
Van Halen to Tour America This Year
July 11, 2011 – It’s a good news day for Van Halen fans. After rumors of a follow up to their widely praised reunion tour flew as early as 2009, a starting timeline has finally been revealed. The only thing missing are the actual dates, which are coming soon. Andrew McNiece, a source of much [...]
Moondance Jam Ready to Rock in 20th Year
WALKER, MINNESOTA – July 8, 2011 – Moondance Jam has set the bar a notch higher again this year with the signing of KISS, Stone Temple Pilots and 3 Doors Down to go along with a solid rock and classic rock festival lineup that runs July 14th – July 16th. With pre-event ticket sales well [...]
Blondie to Bring ‘Panic’ Tour to USA
July 8, 2011 – Blondie has announced a North American Fall tour behind their 9th studio album, Panic of Girls, set for release on September 13th, 2011, via the band’s own imprint. With an impressive new collection of songs and a sound more recognizable than ever, Debbie Harry, Clem Burke and Chris Stein, along with [...]
Baltimore Preps for 75,000 U2 Fans
June 21, 2011 – The city of Baltimore is getting ready for an influx of 75,000 U2 fans set to descend on M&T Bank Stadium for the band’s highly anticipated concert tomorrow. Today the world’s largest ever concert stage is being built in preparation for what could be the largest concert the city has ever [...]
Stevie Nicks Books Late-Summer Solo Tour
June 17, 2011 – Critics have been taking turns heaping praise on the latest solo album from Fleetwood Mac’s enchanted vocal queen. Now, Stevie Nicks is taking those songs, along with previous Fleetwood and solo hits, on the road for a tour of arenas later this year. Starting off at Red Rocks in Morrison, CO [...]
Def Leppard’s Live Album Released Today
June 3, 2011 – Rock legends Def Leppard are back with their first ever live album MIRROR BALL (Live & More), available TODAY in North America (exclusively at Walmart and Sam’s Club) and will be released in all other countries throughout the month. The double disc album, which also contains a bonus DVD of live [...]
Ted Nugent Still Believes in Touring
May 23, 2011 – Fans of non-stop guitars and guns had better brace themselves for Ted Nugent‘s summer tour. Starting on June 25, the Motor City Madman will chase through nearly 40 American cities as part of the “I Still Believe Tour”, featuring very special guest vocalist Derek St. Holmes. In a recent letter to [...]
Night Ranger to Emerge with “Somewhere in California”
May 22, 2011 – West coast melody makers Night Ranger are stepping forward with a brand new album this summer in advance of their massive tour with Journey and Foreigner. Titled “Somewhere in California”, the album sees the band returning to their classic sound with an updated production in celebration of their 30th anniversary. A [...]
Blondie Unleashes Zombie Apocalypse in Video
May 20, 2011 – Although the title of Blondie‘s first new album in nearly 10 years is Panic of Girls, it’s zombies – not girls – that are capturing all the attention this week. A startling yet __ music video has been released for the lead single, “Mother”, featuring a partly undead crowd watching Debbie [...]
Rihanna’s LOUD Tour Kicks off June 4 in Baltimore
May 19, 2011 – With singles from her new album now roaming the heights of the Billboard charts, Rihanna is gearing up for the first night of her ‘LOUD’ Tour, just two weeks away. Lifting off in Baltimore’s 1st Mariner Arena on Saturday, June 4, the tour moves through Canada and most major American markets [...]
Crue and Poison Add Dates
May 18, 2011 – The summer’s loudest tour just got longer. Motley Crue, Poison, and the New York Dolls have added five more shows to their itinerary in August. With the new gigs in Washington, Idaho, and California, the three bands now have a total of 46 shows booked with a kickoff in Dallas on [...]
Roger Daltrey Taking “Tommy” Tour to USA
May 13, 2011 – The Who‘s iconic frontman won’t be spending the year waiting for his band to go on tour. No, Roger Daltrey is launching a solo tour of his own to perform the band’s legendary rock opera TOMMY in its entirety from start to finish. After premiering the spectacular show at The Royal [...]
Buffalo Chip Offers One-of-a-Kind Party in Sturgis
May 10, 2011 – The Legendary Buffalo Chip campground at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally didn’t just get the word “legendary” slapped on its name for no reason. They’ve earned it over the last 30 years by providing the most legendary concerts and the most legendary exhibits to the most legendary bikers from all around the [...]
Live from Daryl’s House to Film in Atlantic City
May 10, 2011 – Daryl Hall is taking his award winning “Live from Daryl’s House” webcast out of his house and into Atlantic City. For a special one-night-only performance, Hall will perform alongside Todd Rundgren at Borgata Hotel’s Music Box. The show will be filmed for an upcoming episode of Live from Daryl’s House, with [...]
Cars Stream New Album Online
May 5, 2011 – The day of May 10th, 2011 will be a big one for The Cars. It’s the day that Move Like This, their first new album since 1987, hits the stores. It’s also the day that the band plays its first show for a live audience in more than two decades. But [...]
Bryan Ferry Shows Rescheduled
Having recently completed a tour with Roxy Music, the ever debonair Bryan Ferry announced he will be touring Europe in support of his highly praised Olympia album throughout 2011. But a recent illness has caused a slight setback for the singer. Originally intended to kick off in April, the Bryan Ferry Olympia tour will now [...]
Styx and Yes Pairing for Tour
April 7, 2011 – Multi-platinum rock band Styx joins forces with the world’s most quintessential prog-rock band Yes for a summer tour extravaganza. These two monster rock bands will embark on the 22-city “Progressive U.S. Tour” kicking off on the Fourth of July in Camden, NJ and concluding August 3rd in Mountain View, CA.
