The Olympics and the Opening Ceremony

By staff writer Jennifer Adams

When I watched the Opening Ceremony, I was entranced. It began with giant footprints in the sky made of fireworks, leading the way to the stadium. The stadium was built specifically for the Olympics in the shape of a bird's nest, which is considered a lucky symbol in China.

Once at the stadium, fire appeared to race around the top edge of the structure before falling to the ground within like a comet. Two large rectangles full of what turned out to be drummers began performing along with a flickering light show that made patterns from the different drums. It was amazing. . . . read more about the 2008 Olympics Opening Ceremony

The Perfect Date, Dinner and a Show that Every Guy Should Know

By staff writer Jennifer Adams

This is the ultimate dream date for me, and for many women as well. Dancing, singing, vivid costumes and sets, live drama – all this is quite exhilarating and it's an experience that women will want to share with their loved ones. Tickets to a Broadway show or a Las Vegas show is definitely several levels above a simple movie date.

Now, your biggest problem may be that you don't live in New York and a Broadway show is out of the question? Well, Broadway is the utopia of award-winning musicals and all the productions on this strip are bound to be awesome, but there are lots of plays and musicals of similar grand proportions put on all over the US, especially in the larger cities. In fact, the top Broadway shows A call to your local theater will probably give you lots of pleasant surprises. You can use this site to find Broadway or Las Vegas shows playing in your area. Also, . . . read entire article

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Comedy Visionaries and Pop Culture Icons Announce Cheech & Chong: Light Up America .

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TICKETS FOR THE MUST SEE COMEDY TOUR GO ON SALE NATIONALLY AT 4:20 PM ON AUGUST 8th

LOS ANGELES, July 30, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Successful beyond their wildest dreams, the iconic comedy duo Cheech & Chong defined an era with their hilariously irreverent, satirical, counter-culture, no-holds-barred comedy routines. Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong's phenomenal success began on the stand up comedy circuit which led to 9 hit comedy albums and 8 hit films, breaking box office records, shattering comedy album sales, garnering multiple Grammy nominations and mesmerizing fans for more than a decade. Today, from the world famous Troubadour where they were initially discovered, Cheech & Chong announced their first tour in over 25 years, an epic cross country U.S. trek with over 22 dates confirmed; additional dates to be announced in the coming weeks. Cheech & Chong: Light Up America ... tickets go on sale nationally at 4:20 PM on August 8th. For more information on the tour and presale tickets go to http://www.cheechandchongtour.com.

The Live Nation produced tour will kick off on September 12th at the Tower Theatre in Philadelphia. Other highlights include Los Angeles, Washington DC, Detroit, Atlanta, Miami, Minneapolis, Houston, Dallas, Phoenix, Austin, Seattle, Boston, San Diego and Denver to name a few. Chong's wife and comedy partner, Shelby Chong, will open all dates on the tour.

Cheech & Chong Live 2008 Tour Dates

September 12 Tower Theatre Philadelphia, PA
September 13 Warner Theatre Washington, DC
September 19 Murat Center Indianapolis, IN
September 20 Fillmore State Detroit, MI
September 26 Tabernacle Atlanta, GA
September 27 Fillmore Jackie Gleason Miami, FL
October 24 Westbury Theatre Westbury, NY
October 25 Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis, MN
October 31 Verizon Wireless Houston, TX
November 1 Majestic Theatre Dallas, TX
November 7 Chevrolet Theatre Wallingford, CT
November 8 Rosemont Theatre Rosemont, IL
November 14 Dodge Theatre Phoenix, AZ
November 15 Austin Music Hall Austin, TX
November 21 Memorial Auditorium Sacramento, CA
November 22 Berkeley Community Theatre Berkley, CA
November 28 Copley Symphony Hall San Diego, CA
November 29 Paramount Theatre Seattle, WA
November 30 San Jose PAC San Jose, CA
December 6 Gibson Amphitheater Los Angeles, CA
December 12 Orpheum Theatre Boston, MA
December 13 Borgata Music Box Atlantic City, NJ
December 19 Silver Legacy Casino Reno, NV
December 20 Paramount Theatre Denver, CO

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Top NFL Rivalries List

There have been some classic NFL rivalries throughout the years, many which have endured to this day. And of course there are a few excellent ones that have developed more recently. I love sports rivalries, especially in football.

I've followed the New England Patriots which makes me think of one of their classic rivalries that's developed a little more recently, relatively speaking, and that's the Colts Patriots. Both teams were in the AFC East before 2002, so that contributed to the rivalry. But more recently, Tom Brady vs Peyton Manning, considered by many as the top QB's of the day, have really made this rivalry serious.

The NFC North has had three dominant teams in the Packers, Bears and Vikings, and they make up some awesome revialries. The Bears Packers is thought to be the longest and historic rivalries in pro football. In 2006, the Chicago Bears handed Packer's quarterback Brett Favre his first shutout in his 16-year career, winning 26-0 in Green Bay. The Packers beat the Bears in the last game of the season 26-7.

In the NFC Eastthe longest-running rivalry is between the Giants and Eagles. QB's Joe Pisarcik, Eli Manning, Donovan McNabb and Jeff Garcia all played pivitol roles in the games bewtween these two teams.

Another team the Super Bowl champions the New York Giants has a storied rivalry with is the Dallas Cowboys. The Giants and Cowboys first met in 1960. They've competed in many Monday Night Football games. And In 2007, the Cowboys swept the Giants in the regular season (45-35 in Dallas & 31-20 in NYC), but in the playoffs, the wild card Giants came to Texas Stadium and stunned the top-seeded Cowboys 21-17 en route to winning Super Bowl XLII.

And in the AFC North, the Browns and Steelers are another classic rivalry. The Pittsburgh Steelers leads series 57-55. Terry Bradshaw and Joe Greene are two big names that came out of this rivalry. There are numerous other famous (or infamous) rivalries in the NFL. For more info, check out this Wikipedia entry.

Rush's Set List for their Charlotte, NC - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Concert

Rush's Set List for their Charlotte, NC - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Concert
I went to the Rush concert the other night and it was awesome.Their playing was outstanding, as if they never stopped playing since the 80's. I love Geddy Lee. What a bass player!

Here's their set list for the night.

SET I:

Limelight, Digital Man, Ghost Of A Chance, Mission, Freewill, The MainMonkey Business, The Larger Bowl, Red Barchetta, The Trees, Between TheWheels, Dreamline

SET II:

Far Cry, Working Them Angels, Armor And Sword, Spindrift, The Way TheWind Blows, Subdivisions, Natural Science, Witch Hunt, MalignantNarcisism/Drum Solo (he's STILL SICK!), Hope, The Spirit Of Radio, 2112(Overture & The Temples Of Syrinx) and Tom Sawyer. 

ENCORE: 

One Little Victory, A Passage To Bangkok, YYZ. 

GREAT show...they STILL got it....the only disappointment is that is wasa very similar show to last summer's show I went to at the samevenue.

You don't have to gamble in Las Vegas to have fun; you don't even have to go to a show. All you really need to do is go with the right attitude, good shoes, and a desire to have a blast.

The Strip is about six miles long, from the Stratosphere to Mandalay Bay, and throughout there are amazing things to look at, to see and to do. It all depends on what you want. My family started with a day pass to the Circus Circus indoor amusement park. There are perhaps twelve fairly good rides, all indoors, and a small games midway. With kids between about six and twelve, this is a great choice; it was nearly empty, but the rides all ran constantly. Our twelve-year-old ran the roller coaster 24 times in a row, and they both had so much fun it's all they wanted to do the rest of the time we were there.

Also on this end is the Stratosphere. Circus Circus didn't cost too much, but the Stratosphere will charge you to go to the roof, and then for each of the three rides that are up there. These rides are definitely for the thrill-seeker, not . . . read full article

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Top Things to Do in New York City

If you’re planning a visit to New York City, you don’t have to stick to the tourist-only spots during your trip. Going to the top of the Empire State Building can be fun but it’s certainly not going to give you a look at the real fun and flavor the city can offer. Instead, why not try some of these other great activities during your stay in the Big Apple.

Outdoor Films in Tompkins Square Park

Almost anyone can see a movie in a cinema even in New York City but how many times can you watch a classic movie under the stars in a gorgeous park. Tompkins Square Park is located in Manhattan in the East Village. It covers more than 10 wooded acres in the heart of the city and is home to a different film showing every two weeks from the end of June through the middle of July. The 2008 line-up of films has a little something for everyone: the futuristic action of the 1980’s classic Blade Runner to the psychotic thrill of The Shining to the hilarity of the Big Lebowski. The best part is that the movies are free to the public so this is not only a cool thing to experience but also one of the cheapest in NYC.

New York’s Museum of Sex

Leave the children at home when you venture to this one-of-a-kind museum located on Fifth Avenue which opened in 2002. Some of the most respected names in the study of human sexuality and its history have helped craft the multiple exhibits you’ll find in the museum. More than 15,000 artifacts are housed in the museum, plus it contains an enormous multimedia library that contains footage in everything from 8mm to DVD. Exhibits on the Sex Life of Animals, Four Centuries of Graphic Sex in Japan, and How New York City Transformed Sex in America have all been on display at the museum.

Amateur Night at the Apollo

The legendary Apollo Theater was the starting point for some of the top performers in the world thanks to their Amateur Night. Every Wednesday night since 1934, new talent has graced the stage and competed for the tile once won by Mary J. Blige, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, Aretha Franklin, and Michael Jackson. Now you can attend this amazing event and get your first glimpse at the next wave of talent firsthand. If you’re not in town on a Wednesday, you could also schedule a historic tour through this beautiful theater.

Take in a Unique Restaurant Experience

No place in the world has as many one-of-a-kind restaurant experiences as New York City. Take the Ninja New York Restaurant where “real” ninjas serve your food and make use of secret ninja spells to keep you entertained. The entire restaurant is designed in the style of a feudal castle. Prices aren’t too bad either. If you want something with a little more American history take a trip to Nathan’s which is the first hot dog stand in New York and some would argue still the home of the most delicious frankfurters in the city. You could also head to Katz’s Deli where you might rub noses with celebrities such as Al Gore, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Danny Devito.

Enjoy a Broadway Show

Who wouldn’t go to New York City without taking in a Broadway show? Some of the most famous musicals have been held here and it’s almost a guaranteed must-see for any fan. However, you need to book your tickets well in advance because most of the top shows sell out fast and early. Of course, if you can’t get seats for one of these shows, you can find some great performances off-Broadway, too. Some of the most popular shows include The Jersey Boys, Wicked the Musical and Young Frankenstein.

Watch a Television Show Taping

Many of the shows that are recorded in New York are open to a live audience. Imagine being able to watch David Letterman’s Top Ten list or Jon Stewart’s Moment of Zen live and in person. You can if you go to their web sites and secure your tickets early. All of the tickets are free but you’ve got to get them early if you want to secure a seat at one of the showings.

Sports in New York

And of course there's all kinds of sports to see. New York has some serious professional sports. First, New York is a baseball town. The New York Yankees and the New York Mets have a fanatical fan base and going to Shea Stadium or Yankee Stadium is a momorable experience. But hurry, since this is the last year for the legendary Bronx's Yankee Stadium. Of course if it's the winter, check out the Knicks or the Rangers and Islanders too. Fall time? Then see either the New York Jets or the Super Bowl champs New York Giants.

Explore NYC with Your Dog

Now you don’t have to enjoy the Big Apple alone. Bring your canine companion along. The two of you can take a horse drawn carriage ride around the city or go on a walking tour through Times Square. You can also go shopping together at some of the city’s most upscale stores, compete at the first agility park open to the public, and be pampered with a stay at the Hilton.

 

Paul McCartney’s Next World Tour

Sir Paul McCartney, born in England in 1943, has made the decision to go on another world tour. The previous member of the well-known Beatles, McCartney has also made the decision that this will be his last tour. When McCartney made the announcement for the huge two-year world tour, he explained that it would be his last world tour because he wanted to spend more time with his daughter Beatrice. Buy Paul McCartney tickets here.

The tour will have an enormous list of dates and locations that will start in the fall, and will be one of the largest rock tours in music history. It is planned that there will be at least one hundred concert performances.

This tour will ultimately outdo his biggest tour, which included performances in Brazil, Europe and the United States. This tour only included 108 shows. The grand finale, as some might call it, will be in phases with places that include North America, South America, Europe, Australia, as well as Asia. The beginning dates are yet to be announced.

McCartney’s daughter Beatrice, at the age of four, will be with her dad at various times throughout the tour. Beatrice will fly to certain locations during the tour. Sir Paul McCartney is making this his last tour, because he just wants to essentially settle down and enjoy being around his little girl and be a part of her childhood and growing up. McCartney is 66 years old and has had decades of success in his rock music all over the world.

McCartney has performed in several different parts of the world, and this being his final tour is not unhappy about it. He has accomplished many different things, including selling 100 million singles. After the tour he has stated that from that point on Beatrice and his family is going to be the first priority and come first in his life. In the past, the music legend has been away from home for months at a time, and his decision to slow down and settle down will allow him to enjoy the best things in life.

Another important lady in his life is expected to be on much of the tour with McCartney.

Nancy Shevell is going to be the singer’s biggest fan.

According to sources, Paul was planning a world tour for quite some time now; however he was waiting on personal issues to be taken care of. His divorce to Beatrice’s mum somewhat hindered plans, and he had to wait for the end of the divorce proceedings to move forward with his world tour planning.

Macca’s last tour in 2002 was a successful one and a huge one at that. Proceeds exceeded the expectations of many people in the musical industry. That tour only consisted of fifty-eight shows. This final world tour will actually have at least one hundred performances and be one of the largest rock tours of all time.

Sir Paul McCartney can be found in the Guinness Book of world records as the most successful musician and composer, a well-deserved recognition for a great man. It has been speculated that numerous amounts of fans will be at each of the concerts scheduled for this final tour, as fans know that not only do they love the musician but also because it will be the absolute last time to see him perform live as well.

Paul is not only a multi talented instrumentalist but also a truly gifted songwriter, and his music will no doubt continue throughout time. In addition, his last world tour will take its place as being one of the biggest events in music history.

Being named “Macca” by his many fans, McCartney released his first solo single in 1970. In 1979 he was awarded the special rhodium disc for selling over 200 million albums. The unique singer plays his guitar left-handed as well.

And, as much as these few facts are astounding about Sir Paul, they are going to seem small compared to the musician’s final and greatest world tour. The artist has a unique style and effortless melodic song craft, unlike any other rock musician, during every one of his concert performances.

His first solo song “Ever Present Past” fits perfectly into his upcoming world tour. He will be settling down to enjoy life, but his past will be ever present as he will be known as one of the best rock musicians of all time, by many music lovers and fans. Fans of all ages and all over the world, just to hear the name Paul McCartney.

A contemporary and cultured performer, poet, artist, composer and singer, he has over three thousand copyrights. Also, in Brazil at a concert in 1989, McCartney had the largest audience for a solo concert in which over 350,000+ people attended. He is definitely one of the greatest and successful entertainers of all time.

The upcoming world concert tour for Sir Paul McCartney is going to go down in history. The sales and commissions for the tour are going to be exceedingly high as well. For more information about the world tour that is also going to be Paul McCartney’s last and final world tour, an individual can find details on various web sites via the Internet. Some of the web sites also give personal information about the great musician as well as biographies and career accomplishments.

Ultimately but not amazingly, there are numerous web sites that were created by all of the many fans that have followed the career of the left-handed and talented musician, who has touched the rock music world forever. An individual can join these web site fan clubs too and receive newsletters about the man as well as the musician. Information about the final world tour is also on many of the web site listings, while fans patiently wait for further announcements, locations, and dates of the events that will take place during this last world tour by the performer Sir Paul McCartney.

 

Congratualtion Boston Celtics for Championship #17

In downtown Boston last night the Celtics took on Bryant and the Lakers in Game 6 of the '08 Finals and the C's were up 3 games to 2. In convincing fashion, the Celtics beat the Los Angeles 131-92, winning their 17th NBA Championship in franchise history.

Rajon Rondo had 21 points, eight assists, seven rebounds and six steals, Kevin Garnett had 26 points and 14 rebounds and Finals MVP Paul Pierce scored 17

 

The classic matchup of Boston vs. Los Angeles, and especially the Celtics vs. the Lakers (remember Kareem and Bird?), came to a close last night. The NBA's most storied franchise won their first Championship.

With the seemingly unstoppable New England Patriots losing the SuprBowl to their coach's "spy-gate" problems, people around the country aren't lovin' Boston and New England these days. Add two Red Sox World Series Wins and a bunch of Patriots Super Bowl wins, and there may be some real national resentment. But if you're a Bostonian or New Englander, things are simply excellent. Now the Boston Celtics are champs. Sometimes I wish the Patriots made it all the way this past year, the it would have 3 out 4 pro teams from one city was the best in the same year.

Boston's Rolling Rally Details

Wednesday, June 18 - The Morning After

The Celtics' 2008 NBA World Championship Rolling Rally will tip off Thursday, June 18 at 11 a.m. on Causeway Street at the TD Banknorth Garden and conclude at Copley Square.

 

There is no speaking program. More details to come as they are available.

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Janet Jackson is going on tour for the first time in seven years and it's dubbed the Rock Witchu Tour. Regardless of your opinion of Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson has been a force of her own for a very long time.  Janet's sexy and has the voice of an angel and has been independent of her controversial brother Michael.

Janet Jackson has announced a new tour tour for the fall of 2008 and will be starting off in Vancouver, Canada on September 1oth, making their way to Oakland, CA after that, then on to Las Vegas and Los Angeles next.

From there, Janet Jackson is playing in San Diego, Detroit and then Toronto on September 28. Janet will then be in Boston, Houston and then in Dallas on October 22nd.

The tour, which opens in Vancouver, British Columbia on September 20 and includes dates in New York and Washington, is Jackson’s first in seven years. But the singer, who just turned 42 last week, said she hadn’t planned on waiting for so long.

“I was supposed to go on tour with the last album,” said Jackson, referring to the 2006 CD 20 Y.O. But the singer said her record label wanted her to wait for her latest CD, Discipline.

“We were actually in full-blown tour rehearsals at that point … learning numbers, getting everything together, set designs,” she said. “I had to kind of shut everything down and go into the studio.”

Janet Jackson concert tickets are on sale now.

There are some excellent classical concerts coming up in many parts of the U.S. See below for some of the more popular ones and where to find tickets, schedules and venue information.

• Yo-Yo Ma Philadelphia Tickets
• Boston Symphony Orchestra Lenox Tickets
• Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chicago Tickets
• Leslie Jordan Atlanta Tickets
• New York Philharmonic New York Tickets
• Los Angeles Philharmonic Los Angeles Tickets
• Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky Spectacular Cincinnati Tickets
• Kanzel conducts best of Broadway Highland Park Tickets

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Me and my buddy went to Game 5 of the Celtics on Wednesday and I took a bunch of pictures of the game. The Garden was awesome and the crowd was unbelievably loud and raucous. The Boston Celtics had a decent lead for a while, then the Pistons got closer and closer, and the next thing you knew, it was a totally close game at the end. But the Celts won! Below are some of the pice I took while I was at the Celtics game at TD Banknorth Garden.

 Game 6 went to Boston and now . . . Bring On The Lakers!

Update 6/8/08:

And now the Celts are in the NBA Finals with the Lakers. It can't get batter than this! Buy Celtics Lakers Tickets here.

Tickets for Shrek the Musical to Go on Sale May 31; Casting Now Complete

The following is from Playbill.com

Casting is now complete for Shrek the Musical, which will bound its way into the Broadway Theatre Nov. 8 with an official opening scheduled for Dec. 14.

As previously reported, Brian d'Arcy James, the singing actor who was recently seen in the Off-Broadway musical Next to Normal, will play the title role of the green ogre in the new musical with Cry-Baby's Chester Gregory II as Donkey, Avenue Q Tony nominee John Tartaglia as Pinocchio, Tony winner Sutton Foster (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Young Frankenstein) as Princess Fiona, Christopher Sieber (Monty Python's Spamalot) as Lord Farquaad and Kecia Lewis-Evans (The Drowsy Chaperone) as the dragon.

Shrek, according to a press statement, "is an entirely new musical based on the story and characters from William Steig's book 'Shrek!,' as well as the DreamWorks Animation film." The production will play an exclusive world-premiere engagement at The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle Aug. 14-Sept. 21.

Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole) penned the lyrics and libretto (based on the kid-lit character created by William Steig), and Tony Award nominee Jeanine Tesori (Millie, Caroline, or Change) wrote the music.

DreamWorks Theatricals is co-producing with Sam Mendes' Neal Street Productions Ltd. Jason Moore (Avenue Q and the Carnegie Hall Jerry Springer ? The Opera) is directing.

Josh Prince will choreograph the production, which will feature musical direction by Tim Weil, set and costume design by Tim Hatley, lighting design by Hugh Vanstone and sound design by Peter Hylenski.

Visit www.shrekthemusical.com for more information

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Top Upcoming R&B and Soul Concerts 2008

There is going to be some fantastic R&B artists and bands touring this concert season and among them are a number of old-school artists and reunions as well.

For example, Kool & The Gang, Al Green and Anita Baker are all going to be in Las Vegas.

Los Angeles is also going to be a great city to catch some live R&B as well. Diana Ross in Los Angeles, Patti Austin Los Angeles and War are all going to be in L.A. this summer. Also, expect to see Stevie Wonder at the Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl in July.

One of my favorites, Stevie Wonder is touring in June and July from Jones Beach to Vancouver. Two of my favorite albums are Stevie Wonder's Original Musiquarium and Journey through the Secret Life of Plants. But I also picked up one of most recent CD's called A Time To Love, and I am really starting to like that one as well. Stevie is currently working on a new album called The Gospel Inspired By Lula which will deal with the spiritual and cultural issues facing the world.

Another awesome R&B soul sister is Alicia Keys. See Alicia Keys in New York on 6/18/08. She's on tour this from May and July. I hear her live concert is unbelievable.

Also you'll be able to see Erykah Badu on tour. She'll be in Los Angeles, Erykah Badu Atlanta and Las Vegas as well.

All in all, this summer is going to be a time to get some concert tickets and check out a show or two. Of course, Las Vegas, New York and Los Angeles are going to be hot spots for catching an R&B concert.

 American Idols Tour 2008 - Contestants and Schedule

The top American Idols are touring once again this year. Below is the tour's dates, venues and cities. Also, find American Idol tickets that you can buy online here at BestShowTickets.

Top 12 Idol Contestants:

Amanda Overmyer
Brooke White
Carly Smithson Chikezie Eze
David Archuleta
David Cook
David Hernandez
Jason Castro
Kristy Lee Cook
Michael Johns
Ramiele Malubay
Syesha Mercado

Tour Schedule:

Public American Idol Ticket Onsales is May 17th, 2008

July 1 Glendale, AZ jobing.com Arena
July 2 San Diego, CA San Diego Sports Arena
July 3 Fresno, CA SaveMart Center
July 5 Las Vegas, NV Thomas & Mack Center
July 7 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
July 8 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion at San Jose
July 9 Sacramento, CA ARCO Arena
July 11 Portland, OR Rose Garden
July 12 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome
July 14 West Valley City, UT The "E" Center
July 18 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center
July 19 Rosemont, IL Allstate Arena
July 20 Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center
July 22 Indianapolis, IN Conseco Fieldhouse
July 23 Cincinnati, OH US Bank Arena
July 24 Detroit, MI Joe Louis Arena
July 26 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
July 27 Rochester, NY BlueCross Arena
July 29 Pittsburgh, PA Mellon Arena
July 30 Newark, NJ Prudential Center
August 2 Atlantic City, NJ Boardwalk Hall
August 4 Long Island, NY Nassau Coliseum
August 6 Albany, NY Times Union Center
August 8 Hartford, CT XL Center
August 9 Worcester, MA DCU Center 
August 10 Manchester, NH Verizon Wireless Center 
August 12 Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Arena 
August 13 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center 
August 14 Washington DC Verizon Center 
August 16 Lexington, KY Rupp Arena 
August 17 Charlotte, NC Charlotte Bobcats Arena 
August 18 Duluth, GA Arena at Gwinnett Center 
August 20 Sunrise, FL BankAtlantic Center 
August 21 Tampa, FL St Pete Times Forum 
August 24 Houston, TX Toyota Center 
August 25 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center 
August 26 Bossier City, LA CenturyTel Center 
August 28 Oklahoma City, OK Ford Center 
August 29 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center 
August 31 Minneapolis, MN Target Center 
September 2 Green Bay, WI Resch Center 
September 3 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena 
September 4 Cleveland, OH Wolstein Center 
September 6 Bridgeport, CT Arena at Harbor Yard 
September 7 Providence, RI Dunkin Donuts Center 
September 8 Wilkes Barre, PA Wachovia Arena 
September 10 Ft. Wayne, IN Allen County Memorial Coliseum 
September 11 Evansville, IN Roberts Stadium 
September 13 Tulsa, OK BOK Center

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The Cure for the Summer Time Blues 2008

The thoughtful and and sometimes depressing band that was big in the 80's, The Cure, are touring this year in North America. And this is sure to be a fantastic show that any fan ought to seriously consider attending. They are hitting the road in the summer of 2008.

The Cure's a rock band from England that formed in Crawley, Sussex in 1976. The band's frontman, guitarist and main songwriter Robert Smith is known for his iconic wild hair, smudged lipstick and gloomy and introspective lyrics. Smith was a staple in 80's pop culture.

The Cure Tour in Canada

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• The Cure Montreal Tickets
• The Cure Toronto Tickets

The Cure Tour in U.S.

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• The Cure Philadelphia Tickets
• The Cure Phoenix Tickets
• The Cure Fort Lauderdale Tickets
• The Cure Austin Tickets
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• The Cure San Jose Tickets
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• The Cure Dallas Tickets
• The Cure Salt Lake City Tickets
• The Cure Houston Tickets
• The Cure Rosemont Tickets
• The Cure Red Rocks Tickets

The Cure Studio albums

    * Three Imaginary Boys (1979)
    * Seventeen Seconds (1980)
    * Faith (1981)
    * Pornography (1982)
    * The Top (1984)
    * The Head on the Door (1985)
    * Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me (1987)
    * Disintegration (1989)
    * Wish (1992)
    * Wild Mood Swings (1996)
    * Bloodflowers (2000)
    * The Cure (2004)
    * Upcoming thirteenth album (2008)

Young Frankenstein the Musical

November 8, 2007 launched the opening of the Broadway musical Young Frankenstein. Young Frankenstein is an adaptation of the 1974 film by Mel Brooks, starring Gene Wilder. Young Frankenstein is a spoof of the classic novel by Mary Shelley.

Frederick Frankenstein is a well respected New York brain surgeon. Dr. Frankenstein learns that he has inherited his mad scientist grandfather’s castle. After saying goodbye to his fiancée, Elizabeth, he travels to Transylvania where he meets Igor, the grandson of the late Dr. Frankenstein’s henchman and Fran Blucher, the housekeeper. Igor, in turn, hires Inga as lab assistant. 

He stays in the castle given to him by his late grandfather. Sound asleep, Frederick dreams of his ancestors telling him to build a monster. When he awakes, he and Inga, the lab assistant explore the castle to find his grandfather’s secret laboratory.

Frederick decides to continue with his grandfather’s deranged experiment to bring the dead back to life. He and Igor visit the local cemetery and retrieve a rather large corpse. After getting the body to the lab, Frederick sends Igor to get a brain, but not just any brain. Dr. Frankenstein wants a brain with superior intelligence and kindness and he knows exactly where to find it. Igor, however, drops the brain on his way back to the lab. He gets another brain and brings it to the lab not telling Dr. Frankenstein that it is not the brain he had expected.

He implants the brain into the oversized cadaver and the creature soon wakes up. The monster runs amok, destroying everything in its path, before disappearing into the night. Dr. Frankenstein is beside himself when he learns that Igor brought him the wrong brain. One that Igor said is called “Abby Normal”.

Elizabeth arrives unexpectedly while the townspeople are looking for the monster, and finds Frederick and Inga in a compromising position. They tell her that nothing happened. Meanwhile, the creature finds a blind hermit. When the doctor captures the beast, he works on humanizing him. He dresses the creature as a gentleman and presents him. He is startled, however, by some lights falling and goes on another rampage, kidnapping Elizabeth who eventually falls in love with him.

The monster is once again captured and in a failed attempt at an intelligence transfer, Frederick is hanged. The monster, seeing that he is only unconscious and not dead, revives him. The performance ends with the joining of three unlikely couples; Frederick and Inga become engaged, the hermit and Fran Blucher decide to go on a “blind date” and the monster proposes to Elizabeth.

The main characters of this great parody include:

•Frederick Frankenstein, a respected brain surgeon who inherits a castle from his mad scientist grandfather
•Igor, Frederick’s hunchback sidekick and henchman
•Fran Blucher, the sinister housekeeper
•Inga, the lab assistant
•Frankenstein’s monster
•Elizabeth, Frederick’s unassuming fiancé

The Broadway musical production of Young Frankenstein is largely adapted from the hysterical movie version starring Gene Wilder. There are a few revisions to the musical version, obviously adding several musical numbers in various scenes. Much more humor has been added and a couple minor scenes have been omitted. Young Frankenstein is a humorous look at the classic horror novel, Frankenstein. The musical is currently playing exclusively on Broadway.

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What to do in Toronto and Why it's the Place To Be For Entertainment Like Theater and Night Life

Whether you are coming to Toronto during the summer, winter or fall you better be prepared for an extraordinary time. The city of Toronto is one of the most diverse cities in the entire world. So much so that it earned the nickname: “world within a city”. The citizens of Toronto come from well over 80 cultures all around the world bringing with them over 100 languages and dialects. The city is easily accessible by all modes of transportation and it is a fact that over 1/3rd of the popular of Canada lives within a 160 kilometer radius.

Coming to Toronto is like visiting Paris, New York and Rome at the same time. The attractions are seemingly endless and range from great day time fun like the Art Gallery of Toronto, one of the largest museums in North America. The theatre scene in Toronto is only rivaled by such scenes found on Broadway in New York City or London. Everything is accessible by Toronto’s top notch transit system which is the second largest in North America. You will have endless transportation to hotels, eateries, theatres, night clubs, the waterfront; and over 1,200 retail outlets – a shopper’s paradise . . . read full Toronto article

 

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The Police's Reunion Tour 2007 - 2008

The Police are continuing their hugely successful reunion tour in '08. This reunion was planned as a 30 year anniversary celebration of their hit single "Roxanne."

The Police Reunion started on May 28, 2007 and will end on August 5, 2008. Some people think that the reunion tour is in two parts because of the different legs. However, it is just one reunion tour with numerous different legs.

The first leg was in North America and was held from May 28, 2007 to August 5, 2007. The second leg was in Europe and was held from August 29, 2007 to October 20, 2007. The third leg was in North America and was held from October 31, 2007 to November 28, 2007. The fourth leg was held in Latin America from December 1, 2007 to December 11, 2007. The fifth leg was held in Australia and New Zealand from January 17, 2008 to February 2, 2008. The sixth leg was in Asia and was held from February 4, 2008 to February 14, 2008. The sixth leg was in Hawaii on February 16 and 17, 2008.

Three more legs of the tour were scheduled. The first is in North America from May 1, 2008 to May 28, 2008. The second is in Europe from June 3, 2008 to July 5, 2008. The third leg is is in North America from July 11, 2008 to August 5, 2008.

The Police do not have to worry about costs for this reunion tour. It is extremely popular. Some of the concert dates were sold out in just minutes. All The Police tickets for the British tour sold out within the first 30 minutes they were on sale. Worldwide, ticket revenues reached $168 million and are expected to reach a total of $340 million.

Die-hard Police fans and people who miss this tour are going to be updet at what Sting had to say recently.  He has said that The Police will not get back together after the reunion tour. His exact quote is, "There will be no new album, no big new tour, once we're done with our reunion tour, that's it for The Police."

Here are a bunch of shows The Police are going to do in '08 that are sure to be very memorable:

The Police Tweeter Tickets

The Police Jones Beach Tickets

The Police Shoreline Tickets

The Police Gorge Tickets

The Police Red Rocks Tickets

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If you like stand-up comedy and you want to see some live comedians, this is your year. From Chris Rock  to Jerry Seinfield to Lewis Black, there's some great shows coming up, and these comedy geniuses will be touring across America this year.

Here's a number of comedy shows coming up:

 

Lewis Black Baltimore Tickets

Lewis Black Birmingham Tickets

Lewis Black Boston Tickets

Lewis Black Chicago Tickets

Lewis Black Columbus Tickets

Lewis Black Erie Tickets

Lewis Black Fort Worth Tickets

Lewis Black Green Bay Tickets

Lewis Black Las Vegas Tickets

Lewis Black Long Beach Tickets

Lewis Black Memphis Tickets

Lewis Black Milwaukee Tickets

Lewis Black Minneapolis Tickets

Lewis Black Nashville Tickets

Lewis Black Norfolk Tickets

Lewis Black Peoria Tickets

Lewis Black Reading Tickets

Another up-and-coming comic is Lisa Lampanelli. Lisa Lampanelli (born Lisa Lampugnale; July 19, 1961), often called the Queen of Mean, is a Grammy-nominated American stand-up comedian and "insult comic". She's touring this year and she is absolutely hilarious. Here's a few of her upcoming shows.

Lisa Lampanelli Atlanta Tickets 08-09-2008

Lisa Lampanelli Baltimore Tickets

Lisa Lampanelli Evansville Tickets

Lisa Lampanelli New York Tickets 09-13-2008

Lisa Lampanelli Reno Tickets

Lisa Lampanelli Charlotte Tickets

Lisa Lampanelli Easton Tickets 

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2008 Is the Year to See Some Blasts from the Past

If you want to see some live concerts this year of some of your favorite artists from yesteryear. For instance, Donna Summer is going on a tour.

Donna Summer is a singer, songwriter, and artist, best known for a string of dance hits in the late 1970s that earned her the title "Queen Of Disco" and as one of the few disco-based artists to have longevity on the charts well beyond the genre's era.

Here's a few shows Donna is going to be doing:

 

Donna Summer Baltimore Tickets

Donna Summer Bethel Tickets

Donna Summer Boston Tickets

Donna Summer Oakland Tickets

Donna Summer Rama Tickets

Donna Summer Richmond Tickets 08-08-2008

 

Another blast from the past who you can catch live in concert is Gordon Lightfoot. Gordon Meredith Lightfoot, is a Canadian singer and songwriter who achieved international success in folk, country, and popular music. As a singer-songwriter, he came to prominence in his native Canada in the 1960s, and broke through on the international music charts in the 1970s with songs such as "If You Could Read My Mind" (1970), "Sundown" (1974) and "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" (1976). Here's a couple of cities Gordon will be in this year:

 

Gordon Lightfoot Hamilton Tickets

Gordon Lightfoot Kitchener Tickets

Gordon Lightfoot Chester Tickets

Gordon Lightfoot Glenside Tickets

Gordon Lightfoot San Diego Tickets

Gordon Lightfoot Cambridge Tickets

Gordon Lightfoot Toronto Tickets 05-09-2008

 

Another classic singer who's touring this year is James Taylor. Here are a few cities JT will be performing in:

 

James Taylor Cuyahoga Falls Tickets

James Taylor Holmdel Tickets

James Taylor Edmonton Tickets

James Taylor Highland Park Tickets 06-07-2008

James Taylor Baltimore Tickets

James Taylor Irvine Tickets

James Taylor Santa Barbara Tickets

 

Finally, a hugely popular band from the past is Earth, Wind and Fire. They're also going to be touring this year. Earth, Wind & Fire is an American band that fuses different genres of music, formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1969 and is led by Maurice White. They have had many hits such as "Shining Star", "That's the Way of the World", "Fantasy", "September", "Let's Groove", and "Boogie Wonderland". The following are a few cities they'll be in:

 

Earth, Wind & Fire Las Vegas Tickets 06-06-2008

Earth, Wind & Fire Houston Tickets

Earth, Wind & Fire Santa Ynez Tickets

Earth, Wind & Fire Los Angeles Tickets

Earth, Wind & Fire Toledo Tickets

Earth, Wind & Fire Atlanta Tickets

Earth, Wind & Fire Cleveland Tickets

 

Projekt Revolution Concert Tour 2008

Linkin Park's infamous Projekt Revolution Concert Tour is happening again in 2008. Below is their tour schedule, dates and venues, and links to buy Link Park Project Revolution tickets:

July 2008
16 - Mansfield, MA - Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts
18 - Burgettstown, PA - Post-Gazette Pavilion
19 - Camden, NJ - Susquehanna Bank Center
20 - Hartford, CT - New England Dodge Music Center
22 - Wantagh, NY - Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
23 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center
25 - Raleigh, NC - Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek
26 - Virginia Beach, VA - Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater
27 - Bristow, VA - Nissan Pavilion
30 - Charlotte, NC - Charlotte Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

August 2008
1 - West Palm Beach, FL - Cruzan Amphitheatre
2 - Tampa, FL - Ford Amphitheatre
3 - Atlanta, GA - Lakewood Amphitheatre
7 - Phoenix, AZ - Cricket Wireless Pavilion
9 - Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre
10 - Irvine, CA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
12 - Englewood, CO - Coors Amphitheatre at Fiddler's Green
15 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center
16 - East Troy, WI - Alpine Valley Music Theatre
17 - Noblesville, IN - Verizon Wireless Music Center Indianapolis
19 - Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Blossom Music Center
21 - Maryland Heights, MO - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater St. Louis
23 - Dallas, TX - Superpages.com Center
24 - Woodlands, TX - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

The Red Sox Pitching Rotation 2008 - Starting Pitchers

In Bean Town, even coming off a World Series triumph with another awesome pitching rotation (the second World Series victory in four years after their excruciating drought) there will always be anxiety about what lies ahead in 2008. Are the Red Sox the favorite again for the new year; and equally – if not more – important, did the Red Sox do more in the off season than the New York Yankees did to maintain their advantage in the constant arms-race? Truth be told, neither of those teams succeeded in landing the most coveted of those arms, pitcher Johan Santana. But in the broader spectrum, both did prevent each other from getting him by raising the stakes too high.

Even without Johan Santana, the Red Sox present a very formidable pitching rotation entering the 2008 campaign. At the top of the heap is Josh Beckett, coming off a stellar regular and postseason effort in 2007. While he will likely miss the opener, he should be good to go for the rest of the season. His initial move to the American League provided some doubts about whether he could hang with the long ball hitters of the power league, but last year squashed any lingering uneasiness. Josh Beckett is an ace that any team would love to have.

Red Sox Pitching Veteran The Big Schill

Pitcher Curt Schilling will miss a significant chunk of the season; he has already been placed on the 60 day DL. There is no specific timetable for his return to the Red Sox pitching rotation; however, it is likely that he will be out at least through the All-Star break. The question for him will be if, at 41 years old, he can rehab successfully enough to perform at his potential after his return. If there is one thing everybody knows about Curt Schilling though, it is to never count him out.

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With Curt Schilling out of the Red Sox pitching rotation for the time being, Daisuke Matsuzaka should be the clear number 2 starter. His first year pitching for the Red Sox showed that a lot of the hype was called for, there is certainly some great potential to Dice-K’s game. However there were also inconsistencies that will need to be improved upon. It should be expected that his sophomore run with the Red Sox pitching rotation should prove even more successful as he is more familiar with the more grueling MLB schedule and the quality of opposition.

Red Sox lifer Tim Wakefield will be returning to the mound once again offering up his swerving floaters for any that dare to hit – or catch – them. Jon Lester is healthy and will be ready for a full season of work after his battles off the mound with cancer. Clay Buchholz – he of the no-hitter in his first ever start in the majors – is expected to be the 5th man in the Red Sox pitching rotation. However, in the interest of protecting his young arm, as well as a performance-level that will not always be no-hitter worthy, the 5th spot in the rotation will be up for grabs.

Red Sox Pitching Gets a New Man

The Red Sox acquired former Cy Young winner Bartolo Colon and thus far he has exceeded expectations. His arm seems strong and he is dealing his stuff at a high level. His fastball will no longer top out close to 100, but if it can reliably stay where it has been thus far, in the low to mid 90s, then he could certainly fill a void the Red Sox will have in the pitching rotation with injuries to Schilling and a host of young arms filling out the staff in Lester and Buchholz.

Depending on who is healthy, pitching well and ready to go, the Red Sox could deploy a six man rotation at times during the season or have Colon ready for long relief or the occasional start as needed.

However that last spot in the Red Sox pitching rotation fills out, the defending World Series champs are presenting a strong front in their quest to repeat. Of course, the Red Sox will also be aided by having some great fielders behind them, such as standout Jacoby Ellsbury covering every inch of centerfield (and helping out with Manny Ramirez’s leftfield, no doubt). The Red Sox pitching rotation are saying No Johan, no problem, and with their bevy of great arms you can see why.

So when healthy, you can expect the Red Sox pitching rotation to be Josh Beckett, Curt Schilling, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Tim Wakefield and Jon Lester, with Clay Buchholz and Bartolo Colon in the mix as well.

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Jack Johnson is Touring This Summer

Surfer-dude and singer/songwriter Jack Johnson is going on tour this summer '08. He's promoting his new album Sleeping Through Static, but I'm sure he'll be playing lots of his other tunes as well. I went to a Jack Johnson concert a couple years ago and had a great time. It rained, but Jack was terrific. He played his accoustic and had a small band, and pretty much played all his tunes the way they were on the CD's. It was mellow, and there were a lot of younf teenage girls swooning over him in the front rows.

This tour ought to be excellent and Jack's playing at a bunch of cool venues like Jack Johnson The Gorge, Jack Johnson Tweeter Center, and Jack Johnson at Red Rocks and Jack Johnson in Hawaii too.

Jack Johnson Concert Tour Schedule

June 13: Noblesville, Ind. (Verizon Wireless Music Center)
June 15: Manchester, Tenn. (Bonnaroo)
June 17: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio (Blossom Music Center)
June 18: Clarkston, Mich. (DTE Energy Music Theatre)
June 21: East Troy, Wis. (Alpine Valley)
June 22: Somsert, Wis. (River's Edge)
Aug. 3: Oro, Ontario (Burl's Creek Park)
Aug. 6: Mansfield, Mass. (Tweeter Center)
Aug. 7: Camden, N.J. (Susquehanna Bank Center)
Aug. 10: Jersey City, N.J. (All Points West Festival)
Aug. 12: Raleigh, N.C. (Walnut Creek)
Aug. 13: Atlanta (Lakewood Amphitheatre)
Aug. 15: Bonner Springs, Kan. (Sandstone Amphitheatre)
Aug. 17: Morrison, Colo. (Red Rocks)
Aug. 18: Salt Lake City (USANA Amphitheatre)
Aug. 20: St. Helens, Ore. (Columbia Meadows)
Aug. 21: Vancouver (Thunderbird Stadium)
Aug. 22: George, Wash. (the Gorge)
Aug. 24: San Francisco (Outside Lands Festival)

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2008: 70th ANNUAL DIVISION I MENS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

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Opening Round: Tuesday, March 18, 2008

UD Arena
Dayton, Ohio
Host: University of Dayton

First and Second Rounds: Thursday and Saturday, March 20 and 22, 2008

Honda Center
Anaheim, California
Host: Big West Conference
 
Pepsi Center
Denver, Colorado
Hosts: Mountain West Conference and Colorado State University

Qwest Center Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska
Hosts: Creighton University and Missouri Valley Conference

Verizon Center
Washington, D.C.
Host: Georgetown University

 

First and Second Rounds: Friday and Sunday, March 21 and 23, 2008

BJCC Arena
Birmingham, Alabama
Host: Southeastern Conference
 
Alltel Arena
Little Rock, Arkansas
Host: University of Arkansas-Little Rock

RBC Center
Raleigh, North Carolina
Host: North Carolina State University

St. Pete Times Forum
Tampa, Florida
Host: University of South Florida

 

Regionals: Thursday and Saturday, March 27 and 29, 2008

East Regional
Charlotte Bobcats Arena
Charlotte, North Carolina
Host: University of North Carolina, Charlotte

West Regional
US Airways Center
Phoenix, Arizona
Host: Arizona State University

 

Regionals: Friday and Sunday, March 28 and 30, 2008

Midwest Regional
Ford Field
Detroit, Michigan
Host: University of Detroit Mercy

South Regional

Reliant Stadium
Houston, Texas
Host: University of Houston and Rice University
 

Final Four: April 5 and 7, 2008

Alamodome
San Antonio, Texas
Host: University of Texas-San Antonio

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How Eric Clapton Got the Nickname 'Slowhand'

It was 1963, much was happening in the musical scene, in England especially. Many of the clubs were featuring bands that were covering old blues standards.

The local blues scene was what was happening then, with members from many of these local bands that would move into the limelight a few short years later.

One such band was called The Roosters. Eric Clapton was just a young kid then. The Roosters was the first band Eric cut his licks in. The Rooster's covered a lot of the old blues standards that many of the other local English bands were doing then. . . . read rest of Clapton article

Crosby, Stills & Nash Concert Tour 2008

Here is the CSNY schedule for their 2008 concert tour.

Sat 05/31/08   Santa Rosa, CA  Wells Fargo Center For The Arts

Sun 06/01/08   Jacksonville, OR  Britt Pavilion

Tue 06/03/08   Victoria, BC  Royal Theatre

Wed 06/04/08   Vancouver, BC  Centre In Vancouver For Perf. Arts

Fri 06/06/08   Woodinville, WA  Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery

Sat 06/07/08   Goldendale, WA  Maryhill Winery Amphitheater

Mon 06/09/08   Livermore, CA  The Concerts At Wente Vineyards

Sat 06/14/08   Los Angeles, CA  Greek Theatre

Sun 06/15/08   Valley Center, CA  Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort

Tue 06/17/08   San Diego, CA  Humphrey's Concerts By The Bay

Wed 06/18/08   Santa Barbara, CA  Santa Barbara Bowl

Fri 06/20/08   Las Vegas, NV  Red Rock Casino Resort

Sat 06/21/08   Phoenix, AZ  Dodge Theatre

Mon 06/23/08   Tucson, AZ  Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheatre

Tue 06/24/08   Albuquerque, NM  Sandia Casino Amphitheater

Thu 06/26/08   Denver, CO  Wells Fargo Theatre

Sat 06/28/08   Wendover, NV  Peppermill Concert Hall

Sun 06/29/08   Reno, NV  Silver Legacy Resort Casino

Mon 07/14/08   Rosemont, IL  Rosemont Theatre

Sat 07/19/08   Rochester, MI  Meadow Brook Music Festival

Wed 07/23/08   Rochester, MI  Meadow Brook Music Festival

Fri 07/25/08   Boston, MA  Bank Of America Pavilion

Mon 07/28/08   Vienna, VA  Filene Center At Wolf Trap

Tue 07/29/08   New York, NY  Rumsey Playfield / Central Park

Baseball's Off-Season Trades and Bold Predictions for the MLB in '08

The 2007 Major League Baseball season came to a close with the Boston Red Sox winning the World Series for the second time in four seasons. After several decades of being unable to win the World Series, the Boston Red Sox are looking to become the newest dynasty in Major League Baseball but there are several teams that are looking to try to start a dynasty of their own.

The main team looking to take down the Boston Red Sox is, of course, the New York Yankees. The Boston Red Sox will likely win the American League East division because, even with Curt Schilling injured, there is less of a question mark with their pitching rotation. With Roger Clemens gone, Mike Mussina having an awful season and a media circus around Andy Pettitte, they will likely have a rough season. The New York Yankees offense is good enough to capture the Wild Card in the American League though.

In the American League Central, the . . . read full MLB Predictions article

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18-1 is just about as bad and painful record as 0-16. To get all the way to the final game and lose it was simply a train wreck and being a New England Patriots fan, I was depressed for a few weeks. In Boston, it either rained or snowed every day for a week after the Super Bowl loss, and the weather seemed very appropriate.

Now the Patriots seem to be losing important players and I wonder if this would be happening if they had gone 19-0.

"New Orleans was our first choice other than New England," said Gay's agent, Albert Elias, in a Boston Globe article. "If we could not stay there, and that became apparent [Saturday] that it was not going to work out, then New Orleans was our first choice. They showed the most interest in him and it was the best situation for him."

On 2/26/07 the New England Patriots released linebackers Rosevelt Colvin and Oscar Lua. 

Eugene Wilson is exploring the free agent market.

According to the Philadelphia Eagles' website, free agent CB Asante Samuel is visiting that NFC East team today and will be addressing the local media there late this afternoon.

And even Randy Moss has been rumored to be considering jumping ship as well. In fact, he came up with an idea where he spoke with Daunte Culpepper, his former quarterback with the Minnesota Vikings. The two former teammates discussed the possibility of finishing what they started in Minnesota or any NFL team interested, sources told ESPN.com.

And the Pats' receiving core just got smaller too. The Browns signed wide receiver Donte' Stallworth to a seven-year contract Saturday night. 

Things are looking bad for the Patriots this off-season. Did they blow their last chance to win it all with a dream team?

 

The Best Rock Concert I Went To Last Year

 

Last summer I picked up tickets for X-Fest.  I was expecting a killer show with big name bands like Saosin, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Jet, AFI, The Killers and the always awesome Papa Roach.  I knew that with that lineup we were all in for a real rock and roll treat!

 

X Fest is a music festival that is held annually at various venues all over the United States.  It is hosted by radio stations owned by Clear Channel Communications.  X Fest features bands in various genres such as alternative rock, industrial rock, grunge, heavy metal and hard rock.  It made it debut in 1995 and was hosted by WRZX in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

 

Some of the names that appeared at that very first X Fest included Bush, Weezer, Sugar Ray, Johnny Socko and Birdmen of Alcatraz as well as others.  The tradition was begun and over the years bands such as No Doubt, Matchbox Twenty, Better than Exra, Limp Bizkit, Third Eye Blind, Creed, Kid Rock, Stone Temple Pilots, P.O.D. , Linkin Park, Korn, Snoop Dogg, Shinedown, Godsmack, Rob Zombie (awesome!) and Bullet for my Valentine have participated.  The list of names could go on and on.  Since it began, the Noblesville X Fest alone has drawn close to a quarter of a million people.  Overall, the numbers are astronomical.

 

So, I approached X Fest 2007 with a lot of excitement.  I was really looking forward to being rocked out by some of the greatest names in music.  We had to park a couple of blocks from the venue and walked the rest of the way.  Our path took us directly behind the building.  As we . . . read the full article