Category Archives: Concerts

Townes Van Zandt Documentary – Be Here To Love Me

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Watch the stunning and award winning Townes Van Zandt documentary courtesy of Snagfilms.com “Be Here to Love Me,” chronicles the fascinating and often turbulent life of Townes Van Zandt with a simple unpredictability that mimics the way the artist lived his short life. The documentary features family and acquaintances such as Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Emmylou Harris, Lyle Lovett, Steve Earle and Guy Clark with rare footage of Van Zandt at home and on the stage. SnagFilms is a different kind of movie website where you can watch full-length indie films and documentaries for free, and even embed the films into your own blogs and websites. Each film is paired with a non-profit charity, often of the directors choice, so every movie you share helps not only spread the documentary’s message, but also supports a relevant cause! Become a filmanthropist and visit SnagFilms today!Country Music Photo Gallery

Kenny Chesney Sun City Carnival Tour Review

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Kenny Chesney played to a sold out arena Saturday night at the Sprint Center in Kansas City. The audience was mostly ladies, several decked out in cut off jean shorts and cowboy boots. Also noticeable were quite a few men who could easily be categorized as “Parrot Heads” aka Jimmy Buffett fans, who wore button down tropical shirts. The crowd was explosive as Kenny made his entrance on a flying chair of sorts during the first song, “She Thinks My Tractor is Sexy.” He swung in just barely out of reach of the audience. After taking his place on the stage, the songs seemed to fly by. Kenny didn’t spend a much time between songs interacting with the audience which was a slight letdown. The energy of the show was great though and lasted throughout his entire performance, which ran a little less than two hours. Highlights of the show included “Don’t Happen Twice,” “Beer in Mexico,” and “Back Where I Come From,” in which the large screen behind the stage featured several photographs of Missouri, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Kansas City Royals. Backing Kenny was a large band which included a four-piece horn section. The music was a great mix of classic rock, country, and pop music. Kenny included quite a few covers in his set, ending the show with “Jack and Diane” prior to the encore. For the encore, Kenny sang “Don’t Blink” and then the band played “Carry on My Wayward Son” by Kansas while he signed autographs before exiting the stage. Kenny Chesney Setlist: She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy Live Those Songs Summertime Beer in Mexico Keg in the Closet Out Last Night Big Star No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems I Go Back Anything But Mine Down The Road Me and You There Goes My Life Living In Fast Forward Young Never Wanted Nothing More Back Where I Come From Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven When The Sun Goes Down Don’t Happen Twice Jack and Diane Encore: Don’t Blink Erin Coleman is an independent guest writer for CMNB. We look forward to many more interviews and reviews!Country Music Photo Gallery

Summerfest, Beale ST, and CMA Music Festival!

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Summer’s comin’ and that means more outdoor music festivals than you can shake a stick at! Summerfest: Milwaukee, WI holds the World’s Largest Music Festival: 11 days, 11 stages, Over 700 bands. Headliners include Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band, The OffSpring, Talib Kweli, Keith Urban, Barenaked Ladies, Sara Evans, Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Bon Jovi, George Strait, Lupe Fiasco, Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Buddy Guy, Bob Dylan, Asher Roth STS9, Jason Aldean, No Doubt feat Paramore, Matisyahu, Guster, The Roots, Gavin DeGraw, The Fray, Kid Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Kevin Rudolph. Beale St. Music Festival: To the world, Memphis, TN means great music. Music lovers from around the globe gather at the Beale Street Music Festival to celebrate this vital heritage, this deep river of sound. Three magical days. Four big stages. More than sixty top acts. One outrageous weekend on thirty-three acres overlooking the Mighty Mississippi, right on the heels of historic Beale Street. CMA Music Festival 2009: CMA Music Festival is unique among music festivals. It is a four-day celebration of America’s music that features artist/fan interaction, autograph signings, photo opportunities, more than 100 hours of concerts, family activities and much more.Country Music Photo Gallery

Sticks Country Music Festival 2009 – Discount Tickets

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The organizers at Sticks Country Music Festival know times are hard, and want to help you stretch your dollar the furthest! Sticks Country Music Festival is now offering single-day passes for those who can’t afford the cost or the time off work for the whole weekend.  The festival runs April 17th and 18th, and includes acts like Trace Adkins, Sara Evans, Rodney Atkins, Ashton Shepherd, Julianne Hough, Gretchen Wilson, Craig Morgan, Jason Michael Carroll,and many more! $35 Friday only (5 acts + Festival Stge w/local bands) $55 Saturday only (10 acts + Festival Stage w/local bands) $79 Two day pass (With Discount Code CMNB09)! See it all AND get free camping (optional) Country Music Photo Gallery

Sugarland to Spend a Month touring Europe

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Sugarland is taking a European vacation and invites only their thousands of closest fans to join them! Sugarland will be taking their first European tour through the month of March, reaching 7 countries and 11 European cities. Fellow  Mercury Nashville artist, Holly Williams, will join them for special appearances in both London and Glasgow. The tour dates are: March 6 – Army Base                Aviano, Italy March 7 – Naval Air Station              Catania, Sicily March 8 – Navy Base                Naples, Italy March 10 – Le Showcase            Paris, France March 13 – Joint For                Bressum, Netherlands March 14 –Air Force Base             Frankfurt, Germany March 16 – Shepherds Bush Empire     London, UK March 18 – ABC Theatre             Glasgow, Scotland March 20 – Waterfront Hall             Belfast, Ireland March 21 – Mount Errigal Letterkenny      Letterkenny, Ireland March 22 – Premier Hall            Thurles, IrelandCountry Music Photo Gallery

Rascal Flatts Break Records at Madison Square Garden

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Rascal Flatts proves they truly ARE Unstoppable! Rascal Flatts Press Release: NASHVILLE – (February 18, 2009) – Multi-platinum selling group Rascal Flatts played in New York City last week and have become the first country act to sell out Madison Square Garden three consecutive times on three consecutive tours- 2006’s “Me & My Gang Tour,” 2007’s “Still Feels Good Tour” and this year’s “Bob That Head Tour.” Nearly 45,000 fans attended the three tour stops at Madison Square Garden. The “Bob That Head Tour” will run through March 14 with Epic/Columbia Nashville’s Jessica Simpson opening. “We love the energy when we play in the Garden,” says Joe Don Rooney, lead guitarist. “There is nothing like performing for our fans in New York City! Since their career launched in 2000, Rascal Flatts has sold over 18 million albums, scored 10 #1 singles and five of their albums are multi-platinum sellers. Their new album Unstoppable is due in stores April 7. Remaining Rascal Flatts tour dates: 2-25 Boise, ID Idaho Center 2-26 Salt Lake City, UT Energy Solutions Arena 2-28 Denver, CO Pepsi Center 3-5 Memphis, TN FedEx Forum 3-6 New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena 3-12 Phoenix, AZ Cricket Wireless Pavilion 3-13 San Diego, CA Cricket Wireless Amphitheater 3-14 Irvine, CA Verizon Wireless AmphitheaterCountry Music Photo Gallery

The Paisley Party Tour is a Sell-Out

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Brad Paisley is ready to party, and apparently so are his fans! The Paisley Party Tour continues its’ jaw-dropping ticket sales as he makes his way up to Canada, with 13 out of the first 14 tour dates completely sold out! Brad’s Canadian leg of the tour will finish out this week with final dates in dates in Winnipeg, MAN, Regina, SK, Saskatoon, SK, Edmonton, ALB and Calgary, ONT. After that you will have to catch Brad and special guests Dierks Bentley and Darius Rucker stateside. The remaining US tour dates for Brad Paisley and friends are: 2-26     Spokane, WA              Spokane Arena 2-27     Portland, OR                Rose Garden 2-28     Tacoma, WA               Tacoma Dome 3-1       Yakima, WA                Yakima Valley Sundome 3-14     Nashville, TN               Sommet Center Having a hard time finding Brad Paisley tickets?Country Music Photo Gallery

Brad Paisley and Dierks Bentley announce tour dates. Miranda Lambert returns to the studio.

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Dierks Bentley two-times this summer opening on both Brad Paisley’s and Keith Urban’s tours. Miranda Lambert heads back to the studio to record her long-awaited 3rd album. Dierks Bentley fanclub members are being treated to a 24 hour advanced preview of his newest album before it hits store shelves next week. i feel like this is my best work to date. every record has its own special place in my heart but there’s something about this one…. You can also catch Dierks on The Today Show next Tuesday (Feb 3rd), or on one of his 2 stops on Keith Urban’s tour this coming May, as well as summer dates opening for Brad Paisley on the American Saturday Nights tour. –CMTT Brad Paisley announced dates for his American Saturday Nights tour. The tour will begin June 5th in Charlotte, NC and end October 17th in West Palm Beach, FL with 41 dates in between. Opening acts on the tour include Dierks Bentley and Jimmy Wayne. Brad is currently finishing up his Paisley Party tour with opening act Darius Rucker which has been selling out almost every night. –CMT Miranda Lambert will hit the recording booth next month to start laying tracks for her third album before hittin’ the road with Kenny Chesney and Lady Antebellum this summer. “Rum, Corona and Kenny himself. What better way could a girl spend her whole summer? I can’t wait until the tour starts. I am so pumped about being out there with such great people. Kenny is the nicest guy ever and he loves to hang, and Lady A are friends of mine so it won’t take anytime for all of us to click.” –CountryStandardTime Country Music Photo Gallery