Category Archives: Concerts

Sugarland Kicks Off Tour

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Sugarland Kicks Off The Incredible Machine Tour This Week Grammy, CMA and ACM award-winning country music group Sugarland, made up of the combined creative forces of Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush, wants to let all their Sugarfans know that this week they are heading out to kick start their The Incredible Machine Tour. The Tour, named for Sugarland’s most recent album, officially kicks off this Thursday, March 3rd at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and will continue in the coming months all over the U.S.

Brad Paisley Announces 2011 Tour

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Brad Paisley Announces Kick-Off of His 2011 Tour, H20 II World Tour presented by Chevy CMA Entertainer of the Year, Brad Paisley has announced he will be kicking off his 2011 tour, H20 II World Tour, May 28th at Heinz Field in Pittsburg, PA. The international tour is sponsored by Chevrolet and will cover 33 cities in the U.S and abroad including London, Dublin, Stockholm and more. Paisley’s tour takes the concert experience to the next level and beyond bringing back the fan favorite “Water World Plaza” from his 2010 tour, which transforms every city into a water festival! The “Water World Plaza Stage” will be the heart of the event featuring musical performances, and other exciting attractions will include a Chevy H20 FLW fishing simulator, dunking booth, slip n slide and other fun water games. Chevy is also offering a driving simulator for fans to test the latest Corvette ZR1, and at the end of the day the fan with the highest score will have the opportunity to meet Paisley in person! Joining Paisley on his tour are several talented artists including: CMA Male Vocalist of the Year, Blake Shelton, known for any of his many number one hits like “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking“, as well as, Jerrod Niemann, known for his smash hit “Lover, Lover“. Also joining the tour are rising stars like Brent Anderson, the group Edens Edge with their debut single “Amen” to hit the radio this month, and one of the Top Ten Female Country Artist’s of 2010, Sunny Sweeney, whose lead single “From A Table Away” is a Top 15 hit on the Country Charts. Be on the look out for Paisley’s next album which will be in stores, May 24th, featuring his current single “This Is Country Music”.

Bonnaroo 2011 Line-up

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The Bonnaroo 2011 Music Festival line-up has been announced! Check it out… Bonnaroo has announced the lineup for their 2011 music festival! This year the list of artists is so diverse it makes your head spin… pilgrimage anyone? 2011 Bonnaroo Lineup: * Eminem * Arcade Fire * Widespread Panic * The Black Keys * Buffalo Springfield feat Richie Furay, Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Rick Rosas, Joe Vitale * My Morning Jacket * Lil Wayne * String Cheese Incident * Robert Plant & Band of Joy * Mumford & Sons * The Strokes * The Decemberists * Ray Lamontagne * Bassnectar * Iron & Wine * Girl Talk * Primus * Dr. John and The Original Meters performing Desitively Bonnaroo * Alison Krauss and Union Station * Pretty Lights * Florence & the Machine * Superjam ft. Dan Auerbach and Dr. John * Explosions in the Sky * STS9 * Gogol Bordello * Beirut * Big Boi * Scissor Sisters * Gregg Allman * Ratatat * Global Gypsy Punk Revue curated by Eugene Hütz * Robyn * Warren Haynes Band * Deerhunter * Opeth * Atmosphere * Old Crow Medicine Show * Bootsy Collins & the Funk University * Wiz Khalifa * Matt & Kim * Grace Potter & the Nocturnals * The Del McCoury Band and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band * Mavis Staples * Béla Fleck & the Flecktones * Chiddy Bang * Javanotti * Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers * Loretta Lynn * Cold War Kids * The Walkmen * Devotchka * Wanda Jackson * Neon Trees * Portugal. The Man * Sleigh Bells * Amos Lee * Best Coast * Dãm-Funk * The Sword * The Drums * The Black Angels * School of Seven Bells * J. Cole * Nicole Atkins & the Black Sea * Wavves * !!! * Junip * Freelance Whales * Justin Townes Earle * Ryan Bingham * Deer Tick * Band of Skulls * Sharon Van Etten * Abigail Washburn * Omar Souleyman * Twin Shadow * Kylesa * Man Man * The Low Anthem * Alberta Cross * Railroad Earth * Jessica Lea Mayfield * Smith Westerns * The Head and the Heart * Karen Elson * Beats Antique * 22-20s * Phosphorescent * Clare MaGuire * Hayes Carll

Taylor Swift Sells Out in Singapore

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Taylor Swift’s Speak Now Tour is officially underway, starting with a sold-out performance in Singapore! Taylor Swift is finally off on her whirlwind Speak Now tour! Her first date on the tour was in Singapore, where she sold out the Singapore Indoor Stadium last night! Taylor will continue on through 19 countries and almost 100 shows before taking a break in the fall. If her Fearless tour was any indication, you’d better get your Taylor Tickets fast because EVERY date on this run will sell out!

Kenny Chesney Adds Tour Dates

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After an 8-minute sell-out, Kenny Chesney doubles up on tour dates in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Kenny Chesney fans rushed the ticket brokers in Foxboro, MA like dieters to a cake tasting just a few short days ago, selling out the entire Gillette Stadium in less than eight minutes! With that kind of overwhelming demand, how could Kenny and crew NOT add another date?!?! Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown Band, Billy Currington, and Uncle Kracker have now added an August 28th performance at Gillette Stadium to their itinerary! Enjoy the show my friends!

Country Thunder 2011 – Twin Lakes, WI

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More artists announced for Country Thunder 2011 in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin! Country Thunder is coming back to Twin Lakes, WI July 21st-24th, and they’re bringing a HUGE line-up of irresistible talent! Rascal Flatts, Lady Antebellum, Darius Rucker, Zac Brown Band, Martina McBride, Easton Corbin, Neal McCoy, and Sawyer Brown lead the festival’s headlines. Supporting acts include Craig Morgan, Lorrie Morgan, Steel Magnolia, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Stealing Angels, and Jason Jones. The announced schedule so far: Thursday, July 21st Music begins at 5:30 pm Stealing Angels Sawyer Brown Lady Antebellum Friday, July 22nd Music begins at 1:00 pm Jason Jones Steel Magnolia Zac Brown Band Saturday, July 23rd Music begins at 1:00 pm Neal McCoy Lorrie Morgan Craig Morgan Darius Rucker Martina McBride Sunday, July 24th Music begins at 1:00 pm Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Easton Corbin Rascal Flatts More artists will be announced in the coming weeks.

Arizona Country Thunder 2011 Line-Up

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The line-up for Country Thunder 2011 in Florence, AZ has been announced! Toby Keith, Jason Aldean, Martina McBride, Rodney Atkins, Eric Church, Neal McCoy, Sawyer Brown, and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band are just some of the artists already announced for the 2011 Country Thunder music festival in Florence, AZ. Country Thunder is right around the corner, taking over the weekend of April 7th-11th. Additional artists on the bill include Steel Magnolia, the JaneDear Girls, and Brantley Gilbert. Tickets for the festival go onsale tomorrow!

Tim McGraw Presale Starts Today!

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Tickets to Tim McGraw’s Emotional Traffic tour are available for fan club presale starting today! Hot off the success of the box office hit Country Strong, Tim McGraw is hitting the road. Tickets to his 2011 Emotional Traffic Tour are available to fan club members starting this morning. Expect to see Luke Bryan and The Band Perry opening for Tim all summer long. I wonder what kind of audience shenanigans will happen this time around? :p

Sugarland Announce 2011 Tour Dates

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The Incredible Machine tour is back! Sugarland announced 2011 tour dates! Sugarland is taking their Incredible Machine back out on the road this spring. This time they are alternating opening acts so be sure to check each ticket listing below to see whether your local venue is getting Sara Bareilles, Little Big Town, or Matt Nathanson. The Incredible Machine Tour will kick off March 3rd in Houston, TX and make stops in at least 59 cities across the nation! Sugarland 2011 Tour Dates: 3/3 Houston, TX 3/4 North Little Rock, AR 3/5 Tulsa, OK 3/10 Greenville, SC 3/11 North Charleston, SC 3/12 Jacksonville, FL 3/17 Grand Rapids, MI 3/18 Bloomington, IL 3/19 Sioux City, IA 4/14 Pensacola, FL 4/15 Tuscaloosa, AL 4/16 Nashville, TN 5/5 Evansville, IN 5/6 Chicago, IL 5/7 Minneapolis, MN 5/13 Cleveland, OH 5/14 Camden, NJ 5/15 Pittsburgh, PA 5/20 Boston, MA 5/21 Holmdel, NJ 5/22 Columbia, MD 5/26 Lubbock, TX 5/27 San Antonio, TX 5/28 Baton Rouge, LA 6/16 Charleston, WV 6/17 Roanoke Rapids, NC 6/18 Scranton, PA 6/23 Augusta, GA 6/24 Choctaw, MS 6/25 Thackerville, OK 7/8 Darien Lake, NY 7/9 Detroit, MI 7/15 Calgary, AB 7/16 Craven, SK 7/18 Everett, WA 7/22 Paso Robles, CA 7/23 San Diego, CA 7/25 Los Angeles, CA 7/26 Los Angeles, CA 8/5 Detroit Lakes, MN 8/6 Omaha, NE 8/7 Kansas City, MO 8/12 Rockford, IL 8/13 Indianapolis, IN 8/14 Des Moines, IA 8/18 Albuquerque, NM 8/19 Denver, CO 8/20 Salt Lake City, UT 8/25 Sacramento, CA 8/27 Las Vegas, NV 9/2 Allentown, PA 9/3 Syracuse, NY 9/4 Essex Junction, VT 10/6 Knoxville, TN 10/7 St. Louis, MO 10/8 Wichita, KS 10/14 Uncasville, CT 10/15 Uncasville, CT 10/20 Orlando, FL 10/21 Tallahassee, FL 10/22 Atlanta, GA

Tim McGraw Announces Emotional Traffic Tour

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Tim McGraw announces the launch of his 2011 Emotional Traffic Tour! Tim McGraw is heading back on the road and taking The Band Perry and Luke Bryan with him! Tickets for the Emotional Traffic Tour go onsale next weekend. I predict this to be one of the top-selling tours of 2011, given the amount of buzz behind Tim’s current hit “It Felt Good on my Lips“. If you can’t wait for the tour to catch a little Tim, check him out this weekend in “Country Strong” with Gwenyth Paltrow which hits theaters on Friday.