Buffett ...]]> 3/27/2008 4:41:26 PM /blog/archive/2008/mar/27/jimmy_buffet_tours_are_an_annual_extravaganza/10753.asp /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/prince_to_release_new_album_next_month/5059.asp Prince will release his new album, "Planet Earth,' on July 24^th.

The pop icon, who tends to bounce from record label to record label for each album, seemingly to keep his creative freedoms after issues with Warner Bros. earlier in his career, went with Columbia Records for this effort.

The collection's lead-off single, "Guitar' hit radio waves yesterday.

The tour begins in Atlantic City, NJ, on June 22^nd, and will stay on the Coast through the end of the month when the legendary artists will travel into Canada and the Great Lakes Region. At the end of the month, he will head to California for three stops – he will ...]]> 6/12/2007 1:56:54 PM /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/bob_dylan_heading_out_later_in_june/5058.asp /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/sara_evans_touring_around_chesneys_flip_flop_tour/5057.asp Sara Evans has announced a number of headlining dates this summer, planned around her involvement with the Kenny Chesney Flip Flop Summer Tour.

The country darling will kick off her shows on June 21^st in Rockford, Ill., and will stay in the Great Lakes Region while she performs with Chesney in Philadelphia on the 23^rd. In July, she heads westward for two stops, one of which is with Chesney, and back to the ...]]> 6/12/2007 1:56:11 PM /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/sara_evans_touring_around_chesneys_flip_flop_tour/5057.asp /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/true_colors_tour_begins_in_las_vegas/5056.asp The True Colors tour kicked off this weekend, and is now traveling to the Northeast.

Cyndi Lauper and friends began at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV, on June 8^th, and have been performing in the West for the beginning of the week. On June 15^th, they will travel to Chicago, Ill., and will head down the East Coast through the end of the month, when they plan to cut ...]]> 6/12/2007 1:55:00 PM /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/true_colors_tour_begins_in_las_vegas/5056.asp /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/linkin_parks_projekt_revolution_kicking_off_in_july/5055.asp Linkin Park's Projekt Revolution tour will begin in late July, and features a number of alt-rock heavy weights.

The tour will kick off July 27^th in Marysville, Calif., and will stay in the West through early August, when the rockers plan to travel to the East Coast until late August. The tour will end in Englewood, Colo., on September 3^rd.

Linkin Park will join My Chemical Romance, Taking Back Sunday, HIM, Pleacebo and ...]]> 6/12/2007 1:51:51 PM /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/linkin_parks_projekt_revolution_kicking_off_in_july/5055.asp /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/soul2soul_on_the_west_coast/5054.asp Faith Hill and Tim McGraw are about a week into their "Soul2Soul 2007' tour, and they're going strong on the West Coast.

The tour will travel to Canada for the remainder of the month, and will then travel down the East Coast through July. After meandering through the South back to the West Coast in early August, they will finish things off with a two-night stint in Anaheim, Calif., on August 10^th ...]]> 6/12/2007 1:49:17 PM /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/soul2soul_on_the_west_coast/5054.asp /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/kelly_clarkson_announces_tour_dates/5053.asp Kelly Clarkson may be making news lately for her dispute with label head Clive Davis because of her song choices, but she is still setting up an impressive summer lineup, regardless of the controversy.

The original American Idol winner will kick things off on July 7^th at Live Earth in New Jersey, and will travel to the West Coast and through the Midwest to the Northeast by early August. She plans to travel ...]]> 6/12/2007 1:47:42 PM /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/kelly_clarkson_announces_tour_dates/5053.asp /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/john_mayer_in_the_midst_of_full_summer_tour/5052.asp John Mayer has a full summer ahead of him, with plans to tour almost non-stop through early August.

The singer, who has been traveling since the spring, is currently in California, with plans to head down South by the end of the month. In July, he will travel the Great Lakes Region, and will finish up the tour by moving down the East Coast, capping off the tour with a stop in West ...]]> 6/12/2007 1:46:41 PM /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/john_mayer_in_the_midst_of_full_summer_tour/5052.asp /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/beyonce_tour_on_the_horizon/5051.asp Beyonce is getting ready to kick off the North American leg of her world tour in less than a month.

The singer, who is currently in Europe, will begin her tour at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, La., on July 6^th. She will stay in the Southeast for the rest of the month, before moving into the Northeast and out to the West via the Great lakes Region. The tour will ...]]> 6/12/2007 1:45:57 PM /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/beyonce_tour_on_the_horizon/5051.asp /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/lyle_lovett_heading_out_on_the_open_water/5050.asp Lyle Lovett is included on a list of artists planning to set sale on a Caribbean cruise this winter.

The cruise, dubbed "Cayamo: A Journey Through Song,' includes six days on a boat set to sail from Miami on February 4, 2008.

In addition to Lovett, Emmylou Harris, Shawn Colvin, John Hiatt, Patty Griffin and Buddy Miller will perform.

Stone has been traveling the area since May, and is planning to travel to Europe in July. When she returns, she will hit a number of Western and Southern stops, before traveling to Chicago, Ill., to finish things up on September 20^th.

The singer is traveling behind "Introducing Joss Stone,' released in March. ...]]> 6/12/2007 1:42:51 PM /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/joss_stone_extends_north_american_portion_of_tour/5049.asp /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/keith_urban_adds_to_crazy_schedule/5048.asp Keith Urban has changed a few tour dates after kicking things off this week.

The tour began in Phoenix, Ariz., on June 8^th, and will travel through California for most of this month and down to the South in July. In August, he will tour the Midwest en route to the East Coast, and in September he will head back West. The tour will end in Edmonton, Alberta, on September 22^nd. Stops in Uncasville, ...]]> 6/12/2007 1:41:52 PM /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/keith_urban_adds_to_crazy_schedule/5048.asp /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/bon_jovi_to__open_up_new_jersey_stadium/5047.asp Bon Jovi will open up the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, in October, after several summer stops.

In July, the rockers will kick things off at Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisc., on July 5^th. There are also stops scheduled in New Jersey, Alberta, Wyoming and another stop in Wisconsin to finish up their plans on July 21^st.

The band is supporting "Lost Highway,' the follow up to 2005's "Have a Nice Day.'

Bon Jovi tour schedule:

July ...]]> 6/12/2007 1:40:58 PM /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/bon_jovi_to__open_up_new_jersey_stadium/5047.asp /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/godsmack_now_touring_through_august/5046.asp Godsmack has extended its summer tour into August, with plans to release a box set for its 10^th anniversary.

The tour is now traveling the Midwest for the remainder of the month. In July, the rockers will travel south and out West, finishing things up in Englewood, Colo., on August 5^th.

The band is currently supporting "Godsmack IV,' released in April of last year. There are plans to release all four studio albums, ...]]> 6/12/2007 1:40:13 PM /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/godsmack_now_touring_through_august/5046.asp /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/b_52s_expanding_summer_trek_behind_new_release/5045.asp The B-52's have announced a summer tour behind their new studio album.

The tour will begin June 16^th in Aspen, Colo., and will continue down South by the end of the month. In July and August, the new wave legends will travel the East Coast, finishing up in Atlantic City, NJ, on August 18^th. One additional stop is scheduled for Salt Lake City, Utah, on November 17^th.

The quartet is working on an ...]]> 6/12/2007 1:39:30 PM /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/b_52s_expanding_summer_trek_behind_new_release/5045.asp /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/american_idols_prepping_for_tour/5044.asp American Idols Live! is setting out early next month to bring the hit TV show to the masses.

Winner Jordin Sparks, as well as finalists Blake Lewis, Melinda Doolittle, LaKisha Jones, Phil Stacey, Chris Richardson, Sanjaya Malakar, Haley Scarnato, Gina Glocksen and Chris Sligh will all be out to entertain the millions of fans that the show boasts.

The tour begins July 6^th in Sunrise, Fla., and will travel across the South to the West ...]]> 6/12/2007 1:38:34 PM /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/american_idols_prepping_for_tour/5044.asp /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/rowdy_frynds_tour_winding_down/5043.asp Hank Williams, Jr., and Lynyrd Skynyrd are getting ready to finish up their "Rowdy Frynds' tour next week.

The legendary rockers, who have been traveling since April, will play two more shows, in Louisville, Ky., and St. Charles, Mo., on June 15^th and 16^th.

Williams is supporting "That's How They Do It in Dixie: The Essential Collection,' released last June. Lynyrd Skynyrd has been traveling behind the studio album "Vicious Cycle,' put out ...]]> 6/12/2007 1:37:21 PM /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/rowdy_frynds_tour_winding_down/5043.asp /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/tool_meandering_through_the_east/5042.asp Tool is making its way up the East Coast to finish up the travels that have been in motion since early May.

On June 13^th, the rockers will play in Winston-Salem, NC, and will make a few stops in the Great Lake Region before heading into the Northeast. The last performance is scheduled for Reading, Pa., on July 16^th.

The band released "10,000 Days' a year ago, which included the Grammy-nominated track "Vicarious.'

Tool tour ...]]> 6/12/2007 1:35:50 PM /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/tool_meandering_through_the_east/5042.asp /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/rush_setting_out_tomorrow_night/5041.asp Rush is kicking off its summer tour this week!

The rockers will head out in Atlanta, Ga., on June 13^th, and will stay on the East Coast through mid-July when they travel out West. They will stay around California through early August, when they plan to head south and then up into the Great Lakes Region and Canada. The last show is scheduled for Ottawa, Ontario, on September 21^st.

The band is supporting ...]]> 6/12/2007 1:34:58 PM /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/rush_setting_out_tomorrow_night/5041.asp /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/trisha_yearwood_expands_summer_outing/5040.asp Trisha Yearwood has announced some stops on her summer tour, set to begin next month.

The fun will start with a show on July 13^th in Hampton Beach, NH, and will stay in the Northeast for most of the month. One August stop is scheduled for early August, and in September she plans to tour the South and the West Coast. The final performance is scheduled for Laughlin, NV, on September 19^th.

Yearwood ...]]> 6/12/2007 1:34:00 PM /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/trisha_yearwood_expands_summer_outing/5040.asp /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/ciara_ti_to_head_scream_tour/5039.asp Ciara and T.I. will headline the sixth Scream Tour this summer.

The Grammy-Award winning artists will kick off in late July and has stops planned in Chicago, Atlanta, New York, Baltimore, Detroit, Miami and Washington, DC. An itinerary will be released shortly.

Ciara is traveling behind "Ciara: The Evolution,' released this past December. T.I. will release "T.I. vs T.I.P.' on July 3^rd.

Stay Tuned for more Screamfest '07 information!

The band is will head eastward to the South and make their way up to the Great Lakes Region by the end of the month – in July, they will travel the East Coast, heading back to the West for one a final show in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on August 18^th.

The band released a number of ...]]> 6/12/2007 1:30:52 PM /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/candlebox_reunited_heading_out_on_the_road/5038.asp /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/foo_fighters_to_ring_in_10_years_with_re_release/5037.asp The Foo Fighters are celebrating the 10^th Anniversary of their massively popular album, "The Colour and the Shape' with a re-release, set to come out July 10^th.

The remastered version of the groundbreaking disc will include the album's 13 original tracks, plus some new linear notes and six additional tracks, including covers and b-sides.

"The Colour and the Shape' was released May 20, 1997, and was certified platinum multiple times by the RIAA. Hits ...]]> 6/12/2007 1:30:05 PM /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/foo_fighters_to_ring_in_10_years_with_re_release/5037.asp /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/rage_against_the_machine_adding_a_midwest_stop/5036.asp Rage Against the Machine is reuniting for a few summer shows, and has just announced the only Midwest show of the summer.

RATM8247.com has a countdown clock for August 24, 2007, when they will perform at Alpine Valley in Wisconsin. Tickets go on sale June 16^th.

Rage Against the Machine--Zack de la Rocha (vocals), Tom Morello (guitar), Brad Wilk (drums) and Tim Commerford (bass) performed at Coachella in Indio, Calif., last month for the first ...]]> 6/12/2007 1:29:13 PM /blog/archive/2007/jun/12/rage_against_the_machine_adding_a_midwest_stop/5036.asp