“Stiff Upper Lip”, their last album, was released just prior to the bands 17 country year long tour in 2000.  Concert tickets for AC/DC will sell out fast as the normally do.  Actual dates have not been release as of this post.

Rumor has it another great rock band is talking about a 2009 tour…KISS  - Stay tuned!

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I like Hot Topic because you will find different band t-shirts not found at the local t-shirt stores.  Their line of South Park T-shirts are awesome, I am a rocker and am very satisfied with the selection of Band T-shirts available on the Hot Topic site, but as a dad with three daughters I’d like to see them expand their section a bit to include some the younger kiddie bands, I’m sure they could sell a ton to Jonas Brothers T-shirts, at least three to me anyway.

Hot Topic is offering Free Shipping on orders of $75 or more through the month of April.

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A two-CD release called “Mothership” was also made available for downloading.  Verizon Wireless cut a deal to offer Led Zeppelin Ringtones and music downloads to mobile phones. 

In a separate deal, Led Zeppelins eight studio albums and various other recordings have netted them an estimated $60 million for extending it current relationship with its longtime music publisher for at least the next 10 years.

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This is Rush’s first tour since their 30-year anniversary excursion back in 2004.  Atlanta Georgia has been marked as the first city with a slew of US and Canada cities ending in Kanata, Ontario September 21st.  With no break in site Rush will launch the European leg of the Snakes & Arrows tour October 3, 2007.

Rush Concert Tickets have always been hard to come by with their hugh fan base.  But rest assured the likes of TicketsNow.com will have a run of Concert Tickets available for most of the Sold Out Rush Tickets.

As with most tours a new Rush album simply titled “Snakes” is due out May 1st.  This marks the bands first new release since their 2002 “Vapor” Trails” LP.  “Snakes” was recorded in the fall of 2006.  Nick Raskulineca produced some of the tracks (Nick is best known for his Grammy winning Foo Fighters, Velvet Revolver production).

The first cut released by Rush, titled “Far Cry”, hit the top 10 in the rock radio world.  It also was the number one most added song.  With over 35 million albums sold over their 30 year run, this years concert and new release will keep them rocking for years to come.

In a final note – Rush is up for a Juno Award next month for its Rush-R30 30th Anniversary Tour (Deluxe Edition) set, which captures the band’s 30th Anniversary Tour stop in Frankfurt, Germany.

Below you will find a complete listing of Rush Concert Tour Dates.

Atlanta, GA   13-Jun
West Palm Beach, FL   15-Jun
Tampa, FL   16-Jun
Charlotte, NC   18-Jun
Raleigh, NC   20-Jun
Virginia Beach, VA   22-Jun
Bristow, VA   23-Jun
Pittsburgh, PA   25-Jun
Mansfield, MA   27-Jun
Scranton, PA   29-Jun
Saratoga Springs, NY   30-Jun
Wantagh, NY   2-Jul
Camden, NJ   6-Jul
Holmdel, NJ   8-Jul
Uncasville, CT   9-Jul
Calgary, AB   18-Jul
Auburn, WA   20-Jul
Ridgefield, WA   21-Jul
Los Angeles, CA   23-Jul
Irvine, CA   25-Jul
Phoenix, AZ   27-Jul
Las Vegas, NV   28-Jul
Chula Vista, CA   30-Jul
Mountain View, CA   1-Aug
Concord, CA   3-Aug
Marysville, CA   4-Aug
Salt Lake City, UT   6-Aug
Morrison, CO   8-Aug
Dallas, TX   11-Aug
Schertz, TX   12-Aug
Spring, TX   14-Aug
Bonner Springs, KS   23-Aug
Maryland Heights, MO   24-Aug
Noblesville, IN   26-Aug
Clarkston, MI   28-Aug
Cuyahoga Falls, OH   30-Aug
Cincinnati, OH   1-Sep
Columbus, OH   2-Sep
Milwaukee, WI   6-Sep
Tinley Park, IL   8-Sep
Saint Paul, MN   9-Sep
Montreal, QB   15-Sep
Toronto, ON   19-Sep
Kanata, ON   21-Sep

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Poison and Ratt go on tour all summer. The tour is just in time for the release of the new album by Poison, titled Poison’d. Poison’d features the original band line up laying down tracks by favorite artists like The Who, Loggins and Messina and more. Ratt does not currently have a new album out, although you can get most of their songs through online music downloads.  The tour is scheduled to start June 13 in SC and will run until fall.  Ratt Concert Tickets will be easy to get considering this will not be the biggest tour this summer.

 

Poison and Ratt expect to play 50 or 60 tour dates, mostly festivals and outdoor events.  One of these outdoor events is slated to be Sturgis, South Dakota’s famed Buffalo Chip. You can look for Poison’s new album in store or online June 5. Poison Concert Tickets will be one of those hit and miss concert events, selling out in some cities while hardly selling in others.  Along with Ratt other 80’s big hard groups will be hitting the summer with hair spray and spandex in tow.  Check back here or at the major concert ticket services online to confirm dates in your town.  Get ready, your favorite big haired rockers are coming to a venue near you!

Tim Somers
Musichoncho.com

It was announced today that Lamb of God and Lordi will be on the main stage performing as one of the acts before Ozzy himself, and Hatebreed would headline Stage 2. Hatebreed will have the openers Mondo Generator, Ankla, Circus Diable, Nile and Showdown.  The rest of the main stage acts have yet to be announced.

This year OzzFest is free to the public (though you still have to get tickets in advance to accommodate venue occupancy limits).  Sharon and Ozzy Osborne announced this unusual format earlier this year.  All bands at the show are playing for free, and sponsors are paying for the cost of throwing what could very well be one of the biggest moving parties of the season.

You can read more about the bands and OzzFest on the official OzzFest web site. Don’t forget to check out online music downloads before the show to get familiar with the newer bands.  You can go to iTunes for full copies of the CDs you enjoy the most.  OzzFest kicks off on June 12, 2007.

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MusicHoncho.com

If you attended any concerts in the 1980’s, chances are you had a chance to secure The Police tickets. The Police was a band that was simply iconic during that time period, and some of their singles and albums were among the best-selling releases of all time. After many years of engaging in individual efforts, this legendary band is getting back together for another upcoming tour, exciting millions of long-time fans everywhere. A look at their history will help to explain how they achieved a status that few acts have ever experienced.

The Beginning

The band began to come together in 1977, when drummer Stewart Copeland left his former band and joined with Sting to begin to work on some songs. Each of them shared a heavy influence from the world of reggae, and that shared vision led to many of the tones and beats in their upcoming tracks.

After bouncing around for a few years, the band ultimately began to gain acclaim by touring Australia, which was the first country in which they gained a loyal following. Their live shows were widely-attended, and for the first time, The Police tickets were in demand. Their first album release, Outlandos d’Amour, was released in 1978 under a very tight budget and much struggle, but the release ultimately hit several charts and gained some fame for the band.

The following year, the band released Reggatta de Blanc, and this release was even more successful than their initial cut, as the band had the backing of a big-time record label at this point and enjoyed the fruits of a much more highly-budgeted publicity campaign. Their third release, Zenyatta Mondatta, which came out in 1980, and it was another success. Another album, Ghost in the Machine, released in 1981, climbed to the top of the charts in 1981, and all of this success set the stage for their next album, which ultimately cemented The Police as legends.

Superstardom

In 1983, the band released an album that would go a long way towards defining the music of that time period. Synchronicity was an album that shot to the top of the charts in several countries around the world, contained several singles that rose to the top of the charts, and made the band a household name in nearly every home that had a radio.

The band staged a worldwide tour in furtherance of this album, but after it competed in 1984, the band members slowly-but-surely began to move in separate directions. Although they never “officially” broke up, they never recorded another full-length studio album.

Results of Success

The band got together every now and then for a few benefit concerts, as Sting was and is extremely active with several causes, and ultimately, The Police were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003, and several documentaries were produced that traced the steps of the band towards their ultimate stardom and fame.

In 2007, The Police will be getting together one more time for another tour. This tour is being met with a high degree of anticipation, and the mere fact that The Police tickets are available once again is sure to fill stadiums around the world.

About the Author
Written by Jay Nault, sponsored by StubHub.com. StubHub sells The Police tickets, sports tickets, concert tickets, theater tickets and more to just about any event in the world.

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It is beyond me why anyone would give them this or the other Grammy nods, when the Dixie Chicks have clearly said they hate country music and don’t want to be associated with it.  Not to mention all the political bad mouthing they (she) has done. Sure I don’t agree with most of what our current president has done, but I hate when public figures get on there soap box and give their option on current events.

They are entertainers their job is to entertain us and help remove us from the daily trials and tribulations the world brings us everyday.  I do praise those public figures that take on issues such as Live Aid and Farm Aid.  They are truly using their stardom in a positive way to actually make a difference – they are not just flappin their lips to be heard.

OK now on to more positive notes regarding the Grammy’s last night.

The 49th Annual Grammy Awards did have some great moments; The Police Reunion to kick off the show was great.  Sting showed a strong vocal performance of their classic hit “Roxanne”. Rumor has it this reunion will lead to a 2007 tour – I sure hope so.

Red Hot Chili Peppers locked in four Grammy’s, and a gracious Mary J. Blige took home a surprising three Grammy’s.

Beyoncé  belted out “Listen,” from the Dreamgirls soundtrack. Backed up with a full string section, Beyoncé powered through the songs superb lyrics making this one of the best performances of the night.

Justin Timberlake had my undivided attention with his “What Goes Around Comes Around” until that moment when he jumped up from the piano and grabbed a mini-camera and stuck it in his own face – that was a showstopper for me.  Wonder if Britney was watching.

Carrie Underwood and Rascal Flatts teamed up for an incredible tribute to some classic tunes.  They covered songs from Bob Wills and the Eagles. Carrie paid her compliments to the great Wills by performing his “San Antonio Rose” while a video screen showed Wills. Rascal Flatts the followed up with a scorching edition of “Hotel California”. Then it was Carrie again with a smooth performance of “Desperado,”

Smokey, Lionel and Christina put some Soul in to this years Grammy’s.  With Chris Brown tying it all together.  Brown’s entrance and performance was full of energy while singing “Run It”.  Smokey Robinson sang his legendary “Tracks Of My Tears” followed by Richie 80’s hit ballad “Hello”.  Christina Aguilera gave tribute to the distinguished James Brown performing his “It’s A Man’s World”.

Then there was Shakira  - wow what can I say, those “Hips Don’t Lie”.

Gnarls Barkley’s brilliant inclusion of two escapees from “Fantasy Island”.  Dressed as airline pilots, from approximately 1978, Gnarls Barkley’s Cee-Lo and Danger Mouse began performed “Crazy” center stage in the round in the middle of the audience. Cee-Lo then headed to the central stage, meeting up with Danger Mouse, who was playing the piano.  Backed by a large orchestra, an orange-jumpsuit dressed female choir and a kicking rock foursome.

Those were some of my favorite Grammy moments –

Here is a little background on the Grammy’s.  Currently the Grammy’s have 108 categories within more than 20 musical genres.  To win a Grammy you need the majority of your peers to vote in your favor (voting members of the Academy). Some of the best know voting members include Jon Bon Jovi, Prince, Anand Bhatt, Paul Simon, and Beyoncé Knowles.

For a complete list of the winners visit Grammy.com

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MusicHoncho.com

       
 
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