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American Idols Tour 2008 Schedule and Itinerary
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 - The Cure on Tour
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
The Cure Tour in U.S.
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)
All About Young Frankenstein the Broadway Musical
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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Toronto is the Place To Be For Entertainment
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 Reunion Tour Continues in 2008
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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Blasts from the Past Concerts 2008
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 Tour 2008
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
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 on Tour 2008
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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NCAA Tournament 2008 Cities and Locations
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'
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 and Nash Concert Tour 2008 Schedule
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
MLB Predictions for the 2008 Baseball Season
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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The New England Patriots Losing Great Players Left and Right
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 in 2007
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
Why The Celtics Are Awesome This Year
Why The Celtics Are Awesome This Year
"The Celtics are back, but who would of imagined it after ending the 2006-2007 season with a 24-58 record? Absolutely no one, and with the pressure of the surrounding professional franchises in Boston being so successful, General Manager Danny Ainge was in a world of hurt with the team's fan base. Changes had to be made, but where to begin was the question, and who would want to come to the laughing stock of the Eastern Conference?
The great news was the Celtic faithful had secured a lottery pick, and the chances of landing Texas Longhorns superstar Kevin Durant or Ohio State big man Greg Oden was a big step in the right direction. Then matters only got worse when Boston's aspirations slipped to the #5 pick overall. Fortunately it turned out to be a blessing in disguise that no one saw coming.
Ainge decided to take that 5th pick,Wally Szczerbiak, Delonte West, and send them to Seattle for longtime Supersonics star Ray Allen along with the 35th pick (Glenn Davis, LSU) in the draft. The trade was later scrutinized as many felt Allen was on the downside of his career and the Celtics had given up too much to get him.
However, it was a stepping stone to trade for Minnesota Timberwolves star Kevin Garnett. While . . . read entire article here
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Top Selling Events in February 2008
Here's a list of some of the top 25 events that sold well on the secondary ticket market in the month of February '08:
1 Wicked
2 Celine Dion
3 Jonas Brothers
4 Jersey Boys
5 Jay-z & Mary J. Blige
6 Billy Joel
7 Kanye West
8 Radiohead
9 Bon Jovi
10 Kenny Chesney
11 Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
12 Rascal Flatts
13 Michael Buble
14 Elton John
15 Rush
16 Boston Red Sox
17 Cher
18 Bruce Springsteen
19 WWE
20 Houston Rodeo
21 Jack Johnson
22 Lion King
23 Bette Midler
24 Spice Girls
25 George Strait
Back To Back World Series Wins for the Red Sox in 2008
Can the Boston Red Sox Win Back-to-Back World Series Championships?
Can the Red Sox establish themselves as the MLB dynasty of this decade with another World Series under their belts in '08? Red Sox Nation is looking forward to the 2008 MLB season with the hopes of achieving back to back championships, and I think their chances are excellent. the off season was busy, especially with the entire steroids controversy heating up after the Mitchell report was issued. The good news is that during the off-season, the Red Sox managed to keep most of the 2007's World Series winning team intact.
The Red Sox have a unique opening season game this year. They're going to be playing the Oaklnad A's in Tokyo, Japan. knuckleballerTim Wakefield is back, and Doug Mirabelli, the Sox’s backup pitcher, finalized a one year deal to stick around. This is a good thing for the Red Sox since Mirabelli is a free agent and could just as easily shopped around for a new team. His current record with Boston is hit .202 with five home runs and sixteen RBIs over 48 games.
The line-up for the Red Sox is basically unchanged with the exception of a few rookies being picked up for depth. This is a positive thing as the team is cohesive with the current roster. One of the biggest things that stops any team from making it to the playoffs – whether its baseball, hockey or football for example – is the loss of players that helped hold the team together.
Missing team leaders can make a team lose their zeal and emotion. You lose that; you’ll lose games. And that's what happened to the Red Sox after their 2004 World Series win; they lost a number of their important players like Pedro Martinez, Derek Lowe and Orlando Cabrera. Plus, when you replace players, the coaches and staff has to spend their time teaching the new players how their club specifically plays the game.
One reason why key Sox players Mike Lowell and Curt Schilling stuck around for less money and fewer years than they could have gotten in other destinations is because they know that the team has an excellent chance of winning back-to-back World Series. You've got to love Mike Lowell for sticking with the Boston Red Sox and turning down more money from the New York Yankees, unlike Johnny Damon, who is not surprisingly despised in Bean Town now. Lowell was last year's World Series MVP, and was already loved by the fans. Now that he turned down the Yankees to stay loyal to the Sox, he's going to be a living legend in Boston.
Red Sox Outfield
The outfielders will be same in '08. This is the last year of Manny's $160 million contract, but he may stay past this year.
The Red Sox outfield in 2008 will consist of superstar Manny Ramirez in left field, J.D. Drew in right field, and either Ellsbury or Crisp in center field. J.D.'s offense was somewhat of a disappointment last year, but came alive in the post-season. His defense was spectacular last year, basically playing like a center fielder in right field. So far, the Sox haven't traded Coco Crisp, which was rumored, so it might end up being a fierce competition between the two for the position. An MLB team needs more than three men for the outfield to make it to the playoffs anyway. Crisp underperformed last year, and Ellsbury became a playoff hero, but both have their strengths and weaknesses.
Of course, in the end it’s all going to come down to how the game is played. Consistency is big part of the game. The hitters have to hit hard and far, and pitchers have to make the other team miss. The season is very long, and stamina and consistency is what gets teams to the playoffs.
The schedule of games looks to be of medium difficulty with the first face off against rival New York Yankees not until April. Based on the player’s statistics and track records alone, the Red Sox look like they should win the '08 World Series if the line-up doesn’t change, at least on paper. However, it always comes down to consistency and heart, that's what wins you World Series games.
Injuries, illnesses, and bannings because of steroids notwithstanding, the Boston Red Sox have a good chance at going all the way once again. The team is strong and although some players have filed for arbitration in order to increase their salaries, there doesn’t seem to be any indication that they will leave the team. The New York Yankees are still aimlessly drifting in an effort to finish filling their roster; while the Red Sox only need a fourth outfielder and lefty batter to round out their roster.
Red Sox Pitching
Fortunately, Boston's pitching rotation looks like it is going to be very similar to last year's. Curt Schilling, Josh Beckett, Matsuzaka, Tim Wakefield, and Bucholz or Lester make up a very talented pitching rotation and have all proved their capabilities aleady.
There are also negotiations still in the works regarding Johan Santana, a possible addition to the Red Sox’s final roster. Once again, only time will tell. But the two time Cy Young Award winner would definitely make an impact on the team. The Boston Red Sox need to snatch him up before the Yankees or the Mets.
The only thing that is going to stand in the way of the Red Sox not running away with the World Series against this year is simply themselves. If the Red Sox can play with heart, consistency, stamina and stay reasonably healthy, I expect to see them winning in October again.
Comedy Tours, Schedule and Tickets
Comedy Tickets
Are you looking to see some hysterical live stand-up? There are some legendary comediens touring this year. For example, you can buy Chris Rock tickets, Jerry Seinfeld tickets and Dave Atel tickets online.
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NFL PLayoffs Email Thread
Here's a recent email from a group of buddies of mine discussing the Patriots making it to the AFC Championship and the greatness of Tom Brady:
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HOW BOUT IT?!
Pats win! Kudos to the Jags for playing a good game (Brady was 93%
passing and the Jags still kept it close). There wasn't too much to
complain about in terms of Pats performance....except maybe the 1st half
D...namely the weak tackling.
AND.... Chargers and Giants? The two next best teams (Colts and Cowboys)
are out!......wow. Chatta?
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Agree with everything about the Pats. The Pats knock them around in the
second half. It wasn't as close a the final score. LM came up huge!
Watching the Giants and Cowboys over the last month of the season, it
was clear that the Cowboys had peaked and that the Giants were gaining
momentum. I'm not surprised by the outcome, in fact I picked the upset
in our office pool.
The Chargers have the Colts number. That's 3-times in a row. Although,
I'm surprised that Peyton reverted to the old Peyton.
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I don't ever want to hear Peyton Manning mentioned in the same league as
Tom Brady again. Manning chokes yet again. Brady is the greatest ever. I
love it!
So nice to see Maroney making some tough yardage. He looked solid. The D
bent a bit, but made great adjustments and had the big TO late a la Pats
of the SB runs. Things are looking really good, and now with Indy out,
even better! The New England Patriots cruise next week.
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PETER KING: Tom Brady was a ref's buried whistle and a stunning drop by
Mr. Hands Wes Welker from being 28-for-28 the other night. Are we
watching the best quarterback of all time in mid-career? Are we
watching, maybe three of the best five or six of all time?
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Its been an amazing ride to watch from him taking over for the injured
Bledsoe to being possibly the best Boston athlete of all time. He is
right there with Larry Bird... another Championship and I think you'd
have to rank him above Bird... Maybe only Bill Russell with the # of
championships could be considered greater than Brady.
Baring injury and another 1-2 SB wins I think Brady is ranked ahead of
Montana/Elway/Marino as the best of all time QB in the NFL.
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The Patriots are going to the Super Bowl again this year for sure.
The 2008 MLB Season
The 2008 MLB Baseball Season
As the 2008 major league baseball season approaches, I can hardly wait any longer. Which teams really have a shot at making it? Which teams are the ones to watch for? Will there be any repeats? That is exactly what we are about to find out.
Let's look at several different teams and what their chances are for reaching this year's World Series. Will the Cubs make it? Will we see the Red Sox vying for their third Championship? Or will there be some others who surprise us?
Boston Red Sox
Still on a high from last years World Series win, can they do it again? It depends on who you ask. Of course, Red Sox fans are biased; they will always choose their favorite team to win. However, what you really need to look at are the facts. Yes, this is the Red Sox’s first Series win in eighty plus years, but can they do it again? It really depends on the Roster. A few of the Sox’s major players were beginning to have difficulties towards the end of the season.
If you look at age, when compared to other teams in the major leagues, many would say that the Sox have no chance in seeing the World Series this year, unless they make some definite roster changes. Some older players like Wakefield and Schilling are getting slack because of their age. Of course Mike Lowell is getting on in years, he was red-hot right through the World Series. And they have some new blood to work with in Elsbury and Pedroia.
An it also depends on the 2008 Red Sox Pitching rotation as well. There is a chance that their rotation and their bullpen could be awsome this season.
New York Yankees
Fresh off their loss of Manager and four time World Series champion Joe Torre, the New York Yankees have some bouncing back to do. A few roster changes and the organization might see better results. Of course, it is going to be difficult to replace a winning manager. However, it is true that there has not been a series championship in the last seven years.
What I tend to see with the New York Yankees is that, yes, they are bringing in young talent, but doing so at a big price. These talents they hire for millions still make their millions regardless of whether or not they bring their A game to the field. The Yankees have a lot of high paid players, but these high paid players are not providing results, and certainly not in the post-season as of late. If the Yankees want to win another World Series win, they are going to have to step up their game, their roster, and get a manager with the right attitude to replace Joe Torre. Of course the Yanks were able to hang on to Alex Rodriquez, but let's see if A-Rod can bring it this season.
The Colorado Rockies
The Rockies were on top of their game last season, giving the Red Sox a real run for their money in the World Series. Could they do it again with a winning appearance this time? Well, to be perfectly honest, this was their first World Series appearance and it was on pure luck in the eyes of many people. Even the Colorado Rockies players, when asked, could not explain how they did it. This tells us that there needs to be some real stepping up in the game before they can see a World Series win.
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs have been borderline many times, always within reach but never getting there. Not in the last nearly one hundred years. It used to be the Red Sox and Cubs with the curses, but now it's only the Cubs. Their die hard fans are always hopeful, they are the brunt of jokes, but if the Cubs keep playing like they have been in the last few seasons, we may see their unlucky streak broken yet.
In most all occasions, when matching the St. Louis Cardinals the Cubs have won. The team is solid and plays well together, but for one reason or another tend to choke when their moment of glory arises.
If they could keep it together, the Chicago Cubs are definite contenders for the 2008 World Series as well.
There are other teams of course whe have a shot at going all the way in '08. I wonder who would have predicted the Rockies getting to the World Series last year? My guess is at least one of the teams that play in the World Series this season will be one that no one expected or predicted.
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Def Leppard 2008 Tour and Tickets
Def Leppard 2008 Tour with Styx and REO Speedwagon
Def Leppard is going on tour this winter with REO Speedwagon and Styx. Want some serious music of the 80's? Then definitely check out this concert tour. Here are the cities on the Def Leppard 2008 concert tour:
Current Def Leppard Members
- Joe Elliott - lead vocals, keyboards, additional guitar (1977–present)
- Phil Collen - guitar, backing vocals (1982–present)
- Vivian Campbell - guitar, backing vocals (1992–present)
- Rick Savage - bass, keyboards, backing vocals (1977–present)
- Rick Allen - drums, percussion, backing vocals (1978–present)
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Winter Concert Tours
This winter you can expect to see a fairly diverse set of music artists touring across North America. For instance, you can see the Foo Fighters, Matchbox 20, Iron Maiden, and Ani Difranco as well. Another great tour if you're into country music is Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood. Another couple of big concerts coming up are Celine Dion, Hannah Montana and Garth Brooks.
Foo Fighters Concert Tour 2008
The Foo Fighters Concert Tour and Tickets
The Foo Fighters are going on a world tour in 2008 and will be visiting numerous North American cities starting in Fort Lauderdale on 1/16/2008 and ending in Vancouver on 3/30/2008. See below for some their 2008 tour stops:
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Ani Difranco Tickets and Tour Stops
Ani Difranco will be touring starting January 2008. See her tour stops below:
Celine Dion World Tour 2008-2009 Itinerary
Celine Dion is Going on a World Tour in 2008
Canadien singer Celine Dion is wrapping up her 5-year contract headiling at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. She is now embarking on a huge world tour in 2008 and 2009 called "Taking Chances World Tour". Dion will sing her biggest hits and showcase material from her new album, "Taking Chances" on the tour.
Celine Dion U.S. and Canada Tour Itinerary (look below for tickets)
August 2008
12 - Boston, MA - TD Banknorth Garden
15-16 - Montreal, Quebec - Bell Centre
23 - Halifax, Nova Scotia - Commons Concert Site
27-28 - Toronto, Ontario - Air Canada Centre
September 2008
3 - Buffalo, NY - HSBC Arena
5 - Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center
8 - Washington, DC - Verizon Center
12 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center
13 - Uniondale, NY - Nassau Coliseum
15 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
20 - Atlantic City, NJ - Boardwalk Hall
22 - Columbus, OH - Value City Arena
24 - Cleveland, OH - Quicken Loans Arena
26 - Auburn Hills, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills
29 - Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center
October 2008
14 - Sacramento, CA - ARCO Arena
16 - Portland, OR - Rose Garden Arena
18 - Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Dome
20 - Vancouver, British Columbia - GM Place
24 - Edmonton, Alberta - Rexall Place
28 - Winnipeg, Manitoba - MTS Centre
30 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Center
November 2008
4 - Chicago, IL - United Center
9 - Indianapolis, IN - Conseco Fieldhouse
11 - St. Louis, MO - Scottrade Center
13 - Tulsa, OK - BOK Center
15 - Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center
17 - Omaha, NE - Qwest Center Omaha
19 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center
21 - Salt Lake City, UT - EnergySolutions Arena
23 - San Jose, CA - HP Pavilion
29 - Anaheim, CA - Honda Center
December 2008
2 - Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center
6 - Phoenix, AZ - Jobing.com Arena
January 2009
7 - San Antonio, TX - AT&T Center
9 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center
13 - Nashville, TN - Sommet Center
15 - Birmingham, AL - BJCC Arena
17 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
20 - Raleigh, NC - RBC Center
23 - Miami, FL - American Airlines Arena
28 - Tampa, FL - St. Pete Times Forum
30 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Bank Atlantic Center
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The Broadway Strike 2007
The Broadway Strike 2007
Update 11/29/07:
The Broadway strike of 2007 is finally over! The strike initiated by Local One, the stagehands union, on Nov. 10 has come to an end. A tentative agreement was reached between the League of American Theatres and Producers and the union on November 28th, the 19th day of the strike.
Charlotte St. Martin, the executive director of the League, addressed the press just before 11 PM with a short statement. St. Martin said, "We are pleased to announce that we have a tentative agreement with Local One of IATSE ending the Broadway strike, and we're happy about that. Performances for all shows will begin tomorrow night — once again, that's Thursday, Nov. 29 — and schedules for all productions will be posted on [the League's official website at www.ilovenytheater.com
The following list is of the Broadway plays that are still showing and the ones not showing during this Broadway strike.
Broadway shows playing as scheduled:
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Cymbeline
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Mary Poppins
Mauritius
Pygmalion
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular
The Ritz
Xanadu
Young Frankenstein
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Altar Boyz (New World Stages)
The Awesome 80s Prom (Webster Hall)
Blue Man Group (Astor Place Theatre)
The Brothers Size (The Public Theater)
Celia: The Musical (New World Stages)
Die Mommie Die! (New World Stages)
Edge (Bleecker Street Theatre)
The Fantasticks (Snapple Theater Center)
A Feminine Ending (Playwrights Horizons)
Forbidden Broadway: Rude Awakening (47th Street Theatre)
Frankenstein (37 Arts)
Fuerzabruta (Daryl Roth Theatre)
Gazillion Bubble Show (New World Stages)
The Glorious Ones (Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater)
Gone Missing (Barrow Street Theatre)
Hoodoo Love (Cherry Lane Theatre)
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (Westside Theatre)
The Joy Luck Club (Julia Miles Theatre)
Jump (Union Square Theatre)
Masked (DR2 Theater)
Make Me a Song (New World Stages)
The Misanthrope (New York Theatre Workshop)
My First Time (New World Stages)
My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish & I'm in Therapy! (Westside Theatre)
Naked Boys Singing! (New World Stages)
Ohio State Murders (The Duke on 42nd Street)
The Overwhelming (Laura Pels Theatre)
Perfect Crime (Snapple Theater Center)
Peter and Jerry (Second Stage Theatre)
The Piano Teacher (Vineyard Theatre)
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