Archive for November, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving Concert Update

By David Jacobs | November 28th, 2013

This week, there were several big announcements from some of the biggest legends in the entire music industry. One of the first big announcements of the week came from George Strait. The singer is currently planning his final tour as a performer and with his outing called “The Cowboy Rides Away” tour. This tour is slated to officially kick off next summer in Arlington, Texas. In addition to announcing this new tour event, the singer has revealed that he will have an all-star lineup joining him on stage for this new event. Other performers to join George Strait on stage will include Jason Aldean and Miranda Lambert, among others. The new tour will wrap up in Arlington’s AT&T Stadium. Here the singer will be performing in front of a massive crowd of more than 100,000 fans. This final performance will include guest performances from Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Ronnie Dunn, Vince Fill, Alan Jackson, Lee Ann Womack, Faith Hill and Martina McBride. Tickets for this star studded farewell tour event are on sale now and available to the public for those who want to see Strait in his final performance event.

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Broadway November Update

By David Jacobs | November 23rd, 2013

This week, there were a few big announcements that have had theatre fans excited for the upcoming Broadway schedule. One of the biggest announcements of the week came from the team behind the musical event Bullets Over Broadway. This new play was written by iconic Hollywood director, Woody Allen. The play is based on the screenplay of the same name written by Allen and Douglas McGrath. The production currently wrapped up a special box office opening event this week and tickets to see the performance unfold live are now available. The official previews for the play will be held on March 11th, 2014 at the St. James Theatre. After this preview, the show will officially open on Broadway. This new play is expected to be one of the biggest productions of the 2014 Broadway season. Tickets are available now for these exciting previews.

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Merle Haggard plus Gavin DeGraw news

By David Jacobs | November 23rd, 2013

This week, there were several big announcements that has had music fans from all over the country excited forthe 2014 concert tour schedule. One of the biggest announcements of the week came from Merle Haggard. The legendary performer revealed that he has plans for a new tour event that will take him across the country,performing in some of the biggest markets of the country. Merle Haggard, at the age of 76, has spent decades performing around the country and with his latest album, Working in Tennessee, the performer has once again proven why he is one of the top acts in the world of country music. The singer will be heading out on a new tour that will start on December 6th. This tour will keep the singer on the road throughout the end of the year and after taking a quick break in January, he will pick up his tour once again, and stay on the road throughout the spring. The tour will officially wrap up on May2nd in Ocean City, Maryland. Tickets to see this legendary performer take the stage live are on sale now and available to the public.

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Lady Gaga at Roseland and Rod Stewart Vegas and beyond

By David Jacobs | November 22nd, 2013

Earlier this week, iconic performer Lady Gaga, made a major upcoming concert announcement that has many fans excited for 2014. Shortly after performing on Saturday Night Live as both host and musical guest, the superstar revealed plans to perform at New York City’s Roseland Ballroom next year. The New York City native, will be taking the stage at the ballroom right before it officially closes its doors for good. The singer will be performing four concerts at the venue before it shuts its doors permanently on April 2nd. The concerts will be held March 28th and March 30th-31st. The Grammy award winning singer also has concerts planned for December and January of next year. During these performances at the Roseland Ballroom, audience members can expect to hear some of the performer’s biggest hits from her long and successful career as well as some of the new songs from her fifth studio album; “Artpop” a record that was released earlier this month. Lady Gaga Tickets for these final Roseland Ballroom shows will go on sale to the public on November 25th.

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Tim McGraw, Faith Hill and The Experience Hendrix Tour

By David Jacobs | November 20th, 2013

This week, there were several big announcements delivered to the music industry.. regarding upcoming tour events. However, one of the biggest announcements of the week came from the team behind The Experience Hendrix Tour. This exciting new tour event is scheduled to appear once again in 2014 and once again this tour looks to bring the excitement and the music of the late legendary performer Jimmy Hendrix, to fans from all over the country. The tour, which was originally the Jimi Hendrix Guitar Festival has transformed into a massive yearly event and this year, the official outing will begin on March 11th in Dallas, Texas. From there the tour will make several steps over a three week period, before wrapping up on April 3rd in Detroit, Michigan. During this outing, the tour will be making stops in some of the biggest markets across the country. During these shows, fans can expect to hear performances from some of the biggest rockers in the industry, all playing different Jimi Hendrix songs. Performers for this year’s tour include Bootsy Collins, Buddy Guy, Zakk Wyld and more. Tickets are on sale now for those who want to see this iconic tribute to Jimi Hendrix performed live.

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Arcade Fire, Flogging Molly and Gavin DeGraw news

By David Jacobs | November 17th, 2013

Earlier this week, rock fans were treated to an exciting new announcement from one of the biggest rock bands in the industry. The hit band, Arcade Fire, revealed this week that they have new plans in place for a 2014 tour event. The rockers will be heading out on the road in 2014 for a tour known as the Reflektor tour. The Indie Band revealed that their new tour event will officially be kicking off next year on March 6th. The tour will start in Louisville, KY before the tour makes several major stops across North America. The tour will keep the rockers on the road through the summer and will wrap up on August 30th, 2014 in Montreal Canada. During this tour event, the rockers will also make stops in different cities across North America. This includes stops in Boston, Atlanta, and Houston. Tickets are on sale now for those who want to get tickets to see all of this action unfold live.

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November Entertainment News

By David Jacobs | November 15th, 2013

This week, Patty Griffin made a major announcement revealing that they will be heading out on the road for a brand new concert event. The Grammy award winning singer revealed that she will be heading out on a new tour called the “American Kid” tour. This event will be visiting several college markets throughout the country. This new tour event will be kicking off next year and keeping Patty Griffin on the road throughout most of 2014. The singer will be beginning on January 23rd in Denton, Texas. During the tour event, fans can expect to hear some of the tours from her latest album “Silver Bell” as well as other new songs from the singer’s long career in the industry. Tickets are on sale now and all designed to be offered at $20 or less; making them affordable for college fans.

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Another announcement came this week from the rock outfit the Brian Setzer Orchestra. The band goes out on an annual Christmas tour every year. This year, the group is celebrating their 10th annual run of their “Christmas Rocks” run. The ban recently announced their 10th anniversary holiday schedule and due to success with the tour, they have revealed that they will be adding 25 additional North American shows to their outing. This tour will be kicking off this week on Friday November 15th and with the new additions to the tour they will be staying out past the Christmas holiday and will be on the road throughout December 29th. Tickets are on sale now and available to the public.

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Radio City Christmas Spectacular and Justin Timberlake

By David Jacobs | November 15th, 2013

This week, the iconic performing troop, The Rockettes, made a major announcement regarding their upcoming performance schedule. The legendary dancing group appeared on top of the Empire State Building in New York and lit it green and red to let the city know that their 2013 Radio City Christmas Spectacular would be coming to down. The show officially debuted on November 13th and is set to run through December 30th. For years, the show has been known as the heart of New York City’s Christmas celebrations. This family friendly show will feature The Rockettes in a new, over-the-top holiday spectacular.

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According to the announcement, this year’s show will feature a collaboration of performances including iconic performances from the past and brand new numbers as well. This will include their new performance of “Snow” a live dance routine that fills the famous Radio City Music Hall with real snow. Tickets are now on sale for those who are looking to see all of the excitement of this live performance in person.

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Broadway Theater Update

By David Jacobs | November 14th, 2013

This week, there were several big announcements regarding some upcoming live theatrical performances. One of the biggest announcements of the week came regarding the play Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. This Broadway production is officially set to hit the stage on November 21st at Stephen Sondheim Theatre. This Broadway musical spectacular will be featuring the talents of Jessie Mueller who will be playing Grammy Award winning singer Carole King in the show. The production will also feature performances from Jake Epstein, Anika Larsen and Jarrod Spector. The score of this production features several songs that King herself penned. Those who are looking to see this biographical production unfold live will find that tickets are on sale now and available to the public.

Another big live production that is getting the attention of theatre fans is a show by the name of The Commons of Pensacola. This play is a family drama that was written by actress Amanda Peet. The production features several big name performers including Michael Stahl-David, Ali Marsh, Blyth Danner and Sarah Jessica Parker. This funny take on family drama has already received positive reviews for its unique take on the traditional family story. The play has just entered into its previews and it will officially be opening on the Broadway stage on November 21st. Tickets are on sale now for those who want to see the production unfold at the Manhattan Theatre Club.

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Chicago Bulls

By David Jacobs | November 12th, 2013

During the 2013-2014 NBA season, Chicago fans can expect plenty of excitement from their home basketball team as the Bulls are ready to return to the hardwood after last year’s wildly successful post-season run. The Bulls are also looking to return to the courts with energy this year, not only to redeem themselves after a heartbreaking loss in the 2012-2013 post-season, but because the team will have their leader back on the floor with this for this season. For the 2013-2014 schedule, fans can expect to see Derrick Rose back on the court and back in his Chicago Bulls jersey. After dealing with a serious ACL injury last year, that left him out for the entire season, many have been anxiously awaiting the return of the team’s former leading scorer.

The Bulls will not only be welcoming back Derrick Rose, but a number of key contributors from last year’s time. This includes stars Joakim Noah and Kirk Hinrich. The two scorers will be joining a now healthy Loul Deng on the floor to help once again bring the Bulls to the top of their division. This collection of some of the team’s top players, were looking to come out with a bang in their season opener against reigning champions; the Miami Heat. Unfortunately, the Bulls lost this matchup is a close game. However, the team showed promise and solid performances not only from the team’s veteran players, but their rookies, have fans excited for the future. Rookies such as Tony Snell and Erik Murphy are expected to be big contributors to the Bulls this season.

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