Live Music & More | January 9, 2012
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The Black Keys, Arctic Monkeys Join Forces For North American Tour

The Black Keys ticketsThe Black Keys, Arctic Monkeys Join Forces For North American Tour

Is there any rock band as hot as The Black Keys right now?

Their latest album, El Camino, dropped Dec. 8 and debuted at number two on the Billboard 200.

They appeared on the Dec. 2 episode of Saturday Night Live. That was one of three recent television appearances for the Akron, Ohio duo. Their other two boob-tube performances were on The Late Show With David Letterman and The Colbert Report.

Always photogenic, the Black Keys currently grace the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. It’s the first time they’ve ever been on the front page of that venerated music rag.

If that wasn’t enough, The Black Keys have an epic tour planned for 2012. After a romp of Europe, they’ll team with The Arctic Monkeys for a series of concerts in North America.

The Black Key’s European leg begins Jan. 23 in Antwerp, Belgium and ends Feb. 11 in London, England. That Feb. 11 date is the last of a three-night stand at Alexandra Palace.

Key stops on their European trek include Berlin on Jan. 28, Zurich on Jan. 31, and Manchester on Feb. 6 and 7.

The Black Keys 2012 tour comes to the New World beginning March 2 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Including the show in Queen City, there are 32 Black Keys concerts set for the United States and Canada. The last one happening May 16 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The tour’s most anticipated stops are the March 12 and March 22 Black Keys concerts at Madison Square Garden. Other important shows on the calendar include Boston on March 7, Toronto on March 14, and Chicago on March 19.

Their original itinerary ended in Charlotte, North Carolina on March 24, but in early January the bands extended their outing another 18 dates.

The Black Keys became a household name in 2010 with the release of their album Brothers—which has been certified gold and won three Grammy Awards. Their new offering, El Camino, has a faster pace and more riffs than its predecessor. Of course it should when you consider the guys’ different mindsets at the time of recording each album.

For Brothers, Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach were inspired by old R&B and hip hop. As for El Camino, which was produced by Danger Mouse, the boys were strictly listening to rock and roll. You definitely hear a lot of rock influences throughout the 11 tracks of El Camino.

As for their tour-mates, British rockers Arctic Monkeys are supporting their fourth studio album, Suck It and See. Released in June, the offering went to number one in the UK and number 14 in the U.S. The first single from the disc was “Don’t Sit Down ‘Cause I’ve Moved Your Chair.”

The Arctic Monkeys spent much of 2011 touring behind Suck It and See. In 2012, they will continue to tour in support of their latest album both before and after their dates with The Black Keys.

Upcoming Tour Dates…
Black Keys and Arctic Monkeys – March 3 in Detroit
Black Keys and Arctic Monkeys – March 7 in Boston
Black Keys and Arctic Monkeys – March 10 in Philadelphia
Black Keys and Arctic Monkeys – March 12 & 22 in New York City
Black Keys and Arctic Monkeys – March 14 in Toronto
Black Keys and Arctic Monkeys – March 19 in Chicago

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Live Music & More | December 28, 2011
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Van Halen Touring In 2012 With David Lee Roth

Van Halen TicketsVan Halen Touring In 2012 With David Lee Roth

Right now the only date associated with the recently announced Van Halen tour is Jan 10. That’s not when the legends of rock go on tour but when Van Halen tickets go on sale. A full itinerary will be announced in the very near future (likely before Jan. 10).

The 2012 Van Halen tour will feature David Lee Roth.

The charismatic singer is also working with the band on a new album, likely to drop in February. The opus will be the first Van Halen album to feature DLR since 1984’s 1984 and the first Van Halen album since 1998.

Joining Roth will be the band’s namesakes guitarist Eddie Van Halen, drummer Alex Van Halen, and bassist Wolfgang Van Halen. Eddie and Alex are brothers; Wolfgang is Eddie’s progeny.

Earlier this year, Eddie Van Halen was named the 8th greatest guitar player of all-time.

The group’s longtime bassist Mike Anthony and former frontman Sammy Hagar are now in Chickenfoot. Neither musician is expected to be a part of the forthcoming Van Halen tour.

Van Halen was also fronted by Gary Cherone.

The band announced their pending trek on its official Web site.

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Live Music & More | December 19, 2011
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Neil Diamond To Tour U.S. At Age 71

Neil Diamond TicketsNeil Diamond To Tour U.S. At Age 71

You better get used to it.

In the coming year, fans should expect to see a slew of tours launched by septuagenarians or at least artists approaching septuagenarian status.

The Rolling Stones and the Beach Boys are both celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2012 (Charlie Watts and Mike Love are both 70; just about everyone else in those two bands are 69). The Stones haven’t decided how they’re going to usher in their fifth decade but the Beach Boys have already announced plans for a 50-date world trek.

Meanwhile, Sir Paul McCartney is set to release a new album in February. Nothing has been announced yet, but it’s likely some concert dates will follow. Sir Paul turns 70 in June.

Another 70-something set to hit the road in 2012 is legendary singer-songwriter Neil Diamond. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer turns 71 on Jan. 24.

Diamond has nearly 30 dates on the books for 2012 with the majority coming in June and July. He kicks off his North American tour in earnest on June 1 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The final stop of his outing is planned for Salt Lake City, Utah on July 28th.

Before those shows, the singer has two Neil Diamond concerts in Honolulu, Hawaii on Feb. 16 and 18. After the bulk of his road trip is over, Diamond plays San Jose, California on Aug. 7th and Phoenix, Arizona on Aug. 29th. Then on Sept. 1 there’s a Neil Diamond show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Highlights of his trek include a June 6 Neil Diamond show in Atlanta, Georgia; a June 18 Neil Diamond concert in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; a July 1 Neil Diamond gig in Cleveland, Ohio, and a July 21 Neil Diamond performance in Vancouver, British Columbia.

The robust itinerary will promote his latest greatest hits compilation, “The Very Best of Neil Diamond: The Original Studio Recordings.” The album dropped Dec. 6 and contains 23 classic Diamond ditties like “Sweet Caroline,” “I’m A Believer,” and “Forever in Blue Jeans.”

Fans better get use to the septuagenarians going out on tour. From now until the end of the decade, we’re going to be celebrating the 50th anniversary of one major musical event from the 1960s after another. As everyone knows, the sixties are romanticized more than any other decade of the 20th century. We’re going to be up to our eye balls in anniversaries.

Rockers like Diamond become punch lines for getting on stage and doing their thing—hey, rock and roll is a young man’s game. Fans should refrain from making such jokes though. Yes, acts like Diamond, The Beach Boys, and The Rolling Stones are in decline, but they still know how to put on a great show. And if the opportunity arises to procure Neil Diamond tickets you know you’re going to jump at the chance. Seeing Diamond in concert (regardless of his age) is something you can tell your grandkids about, provided you don’t already have them.

These aging rockers are in a no win-situation. When they launch world tours and go into the studio to record albums they’re laughed at and ridiculed for being too old. But what are they supposed to do? Stay home and wait for the Grim Reaper? Sit on their porch sipping lemonade while yelling at the neighbor kids to get off their lawn?

Yes, gray hair, liver spots, and artificial hips are anathema to rock and roll but kudos to Neil Diamond and his fellow baby boomers for defying Father Time and continuing to do what they love. They shouldn’t be mocked but celebrated. They are inspirations to us all.

Other highlights of the singer’s upcoming tour include Neil Diamond in Washington, D.C. on June 14; Neil Diamond in Boston, Massachusetts on June 23; and Neil Diamond in Chicago, Illinois on July 6.

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Live Music & More | December 15, 2011
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Kelly Clarkson’s North America Tour Gets Underway Early January 2012

Kelly Clarkson ticketsKelly Clarkson’s North America Tour Gets Underway Early January 2012

Kelly Clarkson fans will be happy to know that their favorite singer tied for second on our list of the ten biggest American Idol stars. These aren’t the ten best-selling finalists, but the ones that have established themselves as bona fide entertainers.

This-Is-Music decided to compile such a list in anticipation of Clarkson’s upcoming North American tour. The singer’s trek gets underway Jan. 13 in Mashantucket, Connecticut and concludes April 10 in San Diego, California. Right now, the inaugural American Idol winner has more than 30 stops on her 2012 calendar.

Fans should look for Kelly Clarkson tickets in cities like New York, Boston, Orlando, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. A complete itinerary of the upcoming Kelly Clarkson tour is listed below. The Texan will be on the road supporting her fifth studio album, Stronger. It dropped in October of 2011.

9. Adam Lambert
Adam Lambert is an historic performer. He’s the first openly gay man to launch a mainstream career in the United States on a major label. It’s wordy we know but still significant. Runner up on season eight, Lambert’s 2009 debut peaked at number three and has been certified Gold in the U.S. He’s a born star.

8. Fantasia Barrino
Fantasia, winner of season three, has put together a fairly decent recording and acting career. She has a platinum record, a number one single, and she appeared in the Broadway musical The Color Purple (although her film career has kind of sputtered). Let’s not forget what really makes her a star, she had her own reality show.

7. Kellie Pickler
Kellie Pickler has released two successful country music albums and her first eight singles all cracked the Top 40 on the country singles chart. The cute-as-button singing star has also toured with Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts. We recently saw her sparkle and shine on Michael Bublé’s Christmas special.

6. Katharine McPhee
Katharine McPhee is a star because of her acting not her music—combined her albums sales are under one million and she hasn’t placed a single inside the top ten. Her acting credits include CSI: NY, Community, and the film The House Bunny. She has the lead role in the upcoming NBC drama, Smash.

5. Jordin Sparks
This might surprise you but Jordin Sparks is the fourth best-selling Idol of all-time. As of 2011, she has two top ten albums and five top ten singles. She’s acted on television, appeared on Broadway, and released her own clothing line and fragrance. By the way, she turned 22 on Dec. 22, 2011.

4. Clay Aiken
Clay Aiken comes in fifth for one reason alone, he played Sir Robin in Month Python’s Spamalot on Broadway. Before you dismiss his singer career, remember that as of 2011 he’s released five albums and they’ve all peaked inside the top ten. His appearance on Scrubs wasn’t half bad either. Of all the Idols on our list, he’s the only one who’s famous for just being himself.

3. Chris Daughtry
After coming in fourth on the fifth season of A.I., Chris Daughtry formed a band and named it after himself. It was a good decision. Billboard named Daughtry’s debut the best selling album of 2007. Their self-titled rookie effort far outsold the corresponding release by 5th season winner Taylor Hicks.

2. Kelley Clarkson & Carrie Underwood (tie)
Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood are the quintessential American Idols. They will probably be the gold standard by which all other idols are judged. Underwood has sold more albums but Clarkson has sold more tracks and gets more radio play (makes sense since she’s pop-rock and Underwood is country). Underwood has the advantage of being able to act (she’s been on How I Met Your Mother and Blue Bloods) but Clarkson has the better pipes and has been a star for longer.

1. Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson came in seventh on the third season of A.I. but comes in first on our list because she’s won an Oscar. Once you win an Oscar you’ve got it made. That’s not all she’s done. She’s also won a Grammy Award and performed at the Super Bowl. Furthermore, she’s one-half of a power couple. Her husband is WWE superstar David Otunga.

Kelly Clarkson’s 2012 Itinerary
»Jan. 13 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Mashantucket, CT @ MGM Grand Theater
»Jan. 15 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Atlantic City, NJ @ Trump Taj Mahal
»Jan. 17 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Albany, NY @ Times Union Center
»Jan. 19 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Verona, NY @ Turning Stone Resort Casino
»Jan. 21 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for New York, NY @ Radio City Music Hall
»Jan. 24 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Manchester, NH @ Verizon Wireless Arena
»Jan. 26 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Boston, MA @ Wang Theatre
»Jan. 28 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Johnstown, PA @ Cambria County War Memorial
»Feb. 2 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Jacksonville, FL @ Times-Union Center
»Feb. 4 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Shreveport, LA @ Horseshoe Bossier City
»Feb. 8 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Austin, TX @ Long Center For The Performing Arts
»Feb. 10 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Grand Prairie, TX @ Verizon Theatre
»Feb. 14 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Biloxi, MS @ Hard Rock Live
»Feb. 16 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Hollywood, FL @ Seminole Hard Rock
»Feb. 18 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Orlando, FL @ Universal Studios Florida
»Feb. 21 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Tampa, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall
»Feb. 23 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Atlanta, GA @ Fox Theatre
»March 2-3 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Niagara Falls, ON @ Fallsview Casino Resort
»March 6 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for London, ON @ John Labatt Centre
»March 8 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Windsor, ON @ The Colosseum at Caesars
»March 10 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Hammond, IN @ The Venue at Horseshoe Casino
»March 14 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Springfield, MO @ O’Reilly Family Event Center
»March 16 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for St. Louis, MO @ Fox Theatre
»March 18 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Denver, CO @ 1st BANK Center
»March 20 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Salt Lake City, UT @ Maverik Center
»March 22 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Seattle, WA @ ShoWare Center
»March 27 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for San Jose, CA @ Event Center at San Jose
»March 29 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Bakersfield, CA @ Rabobank Arena
»March 31 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Reno, NV @ Reno Events Center
»April 3 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Los Angeles, CA @ Nokia Theatre
»April 5 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Las Vegas, NV @ The Pearl Concert Theater
»April 7 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for Indio, CA @ Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
»April 10 – Kelly Clarkson tickets for San Diego, CA @ Valley View Casino Center

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Live Music & More | December 14, 2011
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Red Hot Chili Peppers Release More Concert Dates

Red Hot Chili Peppers ticketsRed Hot Chili Peppers Release More Concert Dates

How do you unveil your first major tour of the United States in more than four years?

Well, if you’re the Red Hot Chili Peppers, you milk it for all its worth, releasing a few dates every week to coincide with presales.

As fans, This Is Music would prefer to have their entire itinerary released all at once but what can you do? Besides, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are the newest members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and they can do whatever they want.

The band recently confirmed dates for concerts in Los Angeles, San Diego, Glendale, and Denver. They now have 21 show scheduled for early 2012. Judging from the gaps in their agenda, more dates are likely to come.

RHCP launch their much anticipated “I’m With You Tour” on Jan. 20 in Sunrise, Florida. The final date on their calendar, at least for now, is March 16 in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Highlights of their trek are a Jan. 21 gig in Orlando, Florida; a Feb. 4 performance in New Orleans, and a March 8 show in Houston, Texas.

The last time the Peppers were on an American road trip was 2007 for their “Stadium Acradium Tour.” That’s why their pending series of dates is likely to produce the pproverbial hot concert tickets 2012.

Not only will the band be promoting their tenth studio album, I’m With You, but they will also be welcoming guitarist Josh Klinghoffer. The upcoming tour is his first with the band.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are entering the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as members of the class of 2012. They are being inducted alongside, Guns N’ Roses, The Beastie Boys, and The Small Faces.

Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 2012 Itinerary
>>Jan. 20 – Sunrise, FL @ BankAtlantic Center
>>Jan. 21 – Orlando, FL @ Amway Center
>>Jan. 23 – Tampa, FL @ St. Pete Times Forum
>>Jan. 25 – Charlotte, NC @ Time Warner Cable Arena
>>Jan. 27 – Raleigh, NC @ RBC Center
>>Jan. 28 – Columbia, SC @ Colonial Life Arena
>>Jan. 30 – Duluth, GA @ Gwinnett Center Arena
>>Jan. 31 – Greensboro, NC @ Greensboro Coliseum
>>Feb. 3 – Memphis, TN @ FedExForum
>>Feb. 4 – New Orleans, LA @ New Orleans Arena
>>Feb. 17 – Oakland, CA @ Oracle Arena
>>Feb. 26 – Los Angeles, CA @ Staples Center
>>Feb. 29 – San Diego, CA @ Valley View Casino Center
>>March 2 – Glendale, AZ @ Jobing.com Arena
>>March 4 – Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center
>>March 6 – San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center
>>March 8 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
>>March 9 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
>>March 13 – Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center
>>March 15 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Chesapeake Energy Arena
>>March 16 – North Little Rock, AR @ Verizon Arena

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Live Music & More | December 6, 2011
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Five Great Country Music Tours Of 2012

Kenny Chesney ticketsFive Great Country Music Tours Of 2012

Country music fans have a lot to look forward to in 2012. Already, several big time artists have announced plans to tour the U.S. in the coming year like Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, and Miranda Lambert. And let’s not forget Garth Brooks’ residency at Wynn Las Vegas.

To get fans ready for all the great country music concerts on the horizon, This-Is-Music takes a closer look at five of the most anticipated tours of 2012. At the end of the article we’ve included the itineraries of our five selections so you can see if your favorite act is coming to your neck of the woods.

Lady Antebellum
Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott, and Dave Haywood, known collectively as Lady Antebellum, have a slew of dates scheduled for 2012. Their “Own the Night 2012 World Tour” kicks off Jan. 27 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Right now, they have country music concerts scheduled all the way through June 30—about 60 dates. Joining the trio on the road will be Darius Rucker and Thompson Square.

Fans with Lady Antebellum tickets should expect a completely different concert experience when compared to the band’s 2011 dates. For their 2012 trek, Kelley, Scott, and Haywood played a major role in developing their stage and production elements.

Brad Paisley
Brad Paisley’s 2012 outing has an unusual sounding name but it’s actually easy to understand. The word “Camobunga” is a combination of the words “camouflage” and “cowabunga.” Paisley says the word describes all the stuff fans should expect to experience during his upcoming “The Camobunga! 2012 World Tour” (it’s also the name of his latest single). Basically, Paisley is going to play a bunch of great music and fans are going to have a great time.

The fun starts Jan. 12 in Grand Rapids, Michigan and ends March 3 in Lexington, Kentucky. In total, there are about 20 venues scattered all over the country just waiting for the chance to collect Brad Paisley tickets. Joining BP on his sojourn is former American Idol winner Scott McCreery and The Band Perry.

Rascal Flatts
Hershey, Providence, and Jacksonville are just three of the 14 cities on Rascal Flatts’ 2012 tour. Their upcoming trek, dubbed “Thaw Out 2012,” begins Jan. 12 in Charleston, West Virginia and ends Feb. 18 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Sara Evans and Hunter Hayes are also tagging along. Hayes has been slated to open while Evans was given the soubriquet of “special guest.”

Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus, and Joe Don Rooney delighted fans this past summer with their highly successful “Flatts Fest.” Coming up, fans should look for a fresh RF album in April. Apparently the band is producing some of their new tracks without longtime collaborator Dann Huff.

George Strait
It’s not every day you can see a king in concert. Well, not a real king like B.B. King or King Crimson, but an anointed king. More specifically, the “King of Country.” George Strait, the man who has more hit records than he has red blood cells, sets out from home in early 2012 for a brief tour of the United States. Joining his highness is Martina McBride. She just released her 11th studio album, which is oddly enough named 11.

Strait’s roadie intends to promote his 39th studio album, Here for a Good Time, and gets underway Jan. 27 in Lafayette, Louisiana. His final date is scheduled for Feb. 25 in Kansas City, Missouri. At 59, Strait is still going strong. That album we just mentioned picked up a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album. It’s the fourth straight Strait album to do so.

Kenny Chesney
We saved the big one for last. In the summer of 2012, Kenny Chesney teams with Tim McGraw for the “Brothers of the Sun Tour.” This gargantuan excursion teams two of country music’s biggest stars—we might as well say it, they’re “legends.” It will also feature an undercard of Jake Owen and Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. For those with Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney tickets should be prepared for the former to open for the latter.

The duo commences their road trip June 2 in Tampa, Florida. There are 20 dates on the calendar, most scheduled at football stadiums. The final two shows are in Foxboro, Massachusetts on Aug. 24 and 25. Although nothing is set in stone, the duo will probably record and release a duet before their tour begins.
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Live Music & More | November 21, 2011
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Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw Team For “Brothers of the Sun” Tour

Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw Team For “Brothers of the Sun” Tour

In 1967, Jimi Hendrix and Pete Townshend got into a heated argument backstage at the Monterey Pop Festival. The rock legends were on the verge of throwing punches because neither one wanted to perform after the other. Why? Both were going to end their set with an instrument-destroying finale.

So how did they solve their disagreement? Simple, they flipped a coin. The Who won and played first.

The incident not only created a great story, but it also produced one of rock’s most iconic images. During Hendrix’s set, he lit his guitar on fire. The result was that famous video clip of the greatest rock guitarist of all-time kneeling next to his burning instrument.

It’s unlikely that a similar iconic image will be produced during Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw’s 2012 tour but one thing is for certain: the country music superstars won’t be fighting backstage and they won’t need to flip any coins. In fact, they’ve already decided who’s playing first and who’s playing last.

Chesney and McGraw kick off their “Brothers of the Sun Tour” on June 2 in Tampa, Florida. It’s set to conclude Aug. 25 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

Fans with Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw tickets should expect a high-energy, mind-blowing, once-in-a-lifetime show. The duo has told their fans that they will see and hear stuff they’ve never seen or heard before.

The nineteen dates on their touring calendar are mainly slated for American football stadiums. Look for Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw tickets for Atlanta, Georgia on June 3; Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw tickets for Kansas City, Missouri on June 10; Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw tickets for Cincinnati, Ohio on July 1.

For their upcoming trip, the duo is bringing along Grace Potter & the Nocturnals and Jake Owen.

Chesney and McGraw are old friends and very close. They’ve talked about touring together for a long time but until now the planets had never aligned. Before becoming famous, they hung out together and even shared an apartment in Nashville back in the 1990s.

In 2000, they were both part of the George Strait Country Music Festival tour. That famous trek saw Chesney and McGraw have a run-in with the law that involved a horse (true story). They were later acquitted of all charges. The following year, the duo joined forces for a very successful tour of small venues.

It goes without saying that both artists’ careers are light-years from where they were at the turn of the century. Tim McGraw is now a household name and no one sells more country music tickets than Kenny Chesney.

As for who has the coveted closing spot on the “Brothers of the Sun Tour,” that honor goes to Chesney. And it should go to Chesney.

We love McGraw but Chesney is one of the world’s best live acts. He has to close out the night, and it’s doubtful that McGraw—or anyone for that matter—would want to follow the singing Tennessean.

According to Chesney, they both will be closing. It will probably be similar to what he did last summer when he brought the Zac Brown Band back out onto the stage for a rousing finale. Only in 2012, with McGraw, it will be bigger.

Once they find the right song, look for Chesney and McGraw to record a duet and release it before the start of their upcoming tour.

“Brothers of the Sun Tour 2012″
>>June 2 – Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Tampa, FL Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Raymond James Stadium
>>June 3 – Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Atlanta, GA Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Georgia Dome
>>June 9 – Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Dallas, TX Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Cowboys Stadium
>>June 10 – Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Kansas City, MO Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Arrowhead Stadium
>>June 15 – Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Philadelphia, PA Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Lincoln Financial Field
>>June 23 – Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Nashville, TN Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in LP Field
>>June 24 – Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Charlotte, NC Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Bank of America Stadium
>>June 30 – Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Pittsburgh, PA Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Heinz Field
>>July 1 – Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Cincinnati, OH Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Paul Brown Stadium
>>July 7 – Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Chicago, IL Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Soldier Field
>>July 8 – Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Minneapolis, MN Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Target Field
>>July 14 – Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Anaheim, CA Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Angel Stadium
>>July 21 – Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Denver, CO Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Sports Authority Field at Mile High
>>Aug. 11 – Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in East Rutherford, NJ Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in MetLife Stadium
>>Aug. 12 – Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Washington, DC Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in FedExField
>>Aug. 18 – Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Detroit, MI Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Ford Field
>>Aug. 25 – Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Foxboro, MA Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Gillette Stadium
>>TBA – Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Indianapolis, IN @ Lucas Oil Stadium
>>TBA – Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw in Cleveland, OH @ Cleveland Browns Stadium

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Live Music & More | September 28, 2011
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Chickenfoot To Tour Behind Second Studio Album ‘Chickenfoot III’

chickenfoot ticketsChickenfoot To Tour Behind Second Studio Album ‘Chickenfoot III’

Supergroup Chickenfoot recently released plans for its “2011 Road Test Tour.” The five concerts will support the band’s second studio album, Chickenfoot III.

The band slapped a “III” onto their latest album to avoid the sophomore slump. In their eyes, they went straight from their self-titled debut (2009) to their third release, Chickenfoot III (Sept. 27, 2011).

Chickenfoot III is produced by the band and Mike Fraser.

By the way, the supergroup’s first offering peaked at number four on the Billboard 200.

The band hits the road Nov. 1 in San Francisco. From there they play Los Angeles on Nov. 2, St. Louis on Nov. 4, Chicago on Nov. 5, and New York City on Nov. 8. Venues won’t be announced until Oct. 3.

Give them credit, they only scheduled five tour stops but their itinerary takes them all over the United States.

Chickenfoot consists of Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony, and Chad Smith. Due to his commitment to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Smith will be unable to make the Chickenfoot tour. He’ll be replaced by Kenny Aronoff.

To usher in Chickenfoot III the band streamed a live rock concert from TRI Studios in Marin County, California on their Web site. That was followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Chickenfoot concerts come highly recommended. These four legends bring it every night and their shows are electric. Definitely get Chickenfoot tickets if the opportunity arises.

Top 12 Super Groups of the 21st Century

  1. The Throne
  2. Velvet Revolver
  3. Audioslave
  4. Chickenfoot
  5. The Postal Service
  6. Monsters of Folk
  7. Angels & Airwaves
  8. Them Crooked Vultures
  9. Broken Bells
  10. SuperHeavy
  11. Damnocracy
  12. Zwan
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Live Music & More | September 20, 2011
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Mick Jagger Still Uncertain About Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary Tour

Rolling Stones ticketsMick Jagger Still Uncertain About Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary Tour

Mick Jagger recently addressed rumors of a possible Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary tour for 2012 but his comments did nothing to clarify the issue. There’s still no clear indication as to whether or not the rock and roll icons will hit the road next year in celebration of their Golden Anniversary.

“I have no idea if there is going to be a tour,” Jagger said on Monday. “We haven’t really discussed it. We are talking about if next year is the 50th anniversary, sort of. It depends where you are counting from.”

The Stones last toured in 2007 to support their last studio album, 2005’s A Bigger Bang.

The band currently consists of Jagger (68), Keith Richards (67), Charlie Watts (70), and Ronnie Wood (64).

The Stone’s first gig took place on July 12, 1962. They played at The Marquee on Oxford Street in London, England. Only Jagger and Richards remain from the lineup that night. Watts joined the band the following January and Wood came aboard in 1974. He replaced Mick Taylor who had replaced Brian Jones three weeks before his death in 1969.

During the aforementioned interview, Jagger playfully mentioned the fact that Charlie Watts’ was absent during the Stones’ debut performance.

“I say to Charlie, ‘I looked up the 50th anniversary of the Rolling Stones and you were not playing the drums… That is so sad that you can’t be in the 50th anniversary, Charlie, because you were not there on the date which was July or whenever it was,’” joked Jagger.

As always, This-Is-Music believes you start counting a band’s existence from recordings not performances since any schmucks with instruments can get a gig. If you chose our way, the Stones’ real 50th anniversary is April 16, 1964.

Since it seems unlikely the band will be able to tour in 2014 (they are getting up there in age), TIM says the band should definitely tour in 2012. Yes, they will be the butt of old age jokes, but they are The Rolling “Frickin” Stones after all. Even pushing three quarters of a century they are still the greatest rock band of all-time.

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Live Music & More | September 14, 2011
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Guns N’ Roses Planning U.S. Tour

Guns N' Roses ticketsGuns N’ Roses Planning U.S. Tour

Guns N’ Roses is slated to play five concerts in America this autumn after finishing a tour of South America and Mexico.

On Oct. 28 Guns N’ Roses will be in Orlando, Florida for a show at the Amway Center. The following evening GNR will be at the American Airlines Arena in Miami.

The band has two weeks off before their next gig, a Nov. 12 performance in Kansas City, Missouri. The long break has led many to speculate that more dates are coming.

After the Show-Me State, GNR travels to Minneapolis, Minnesota on Nov. 13 for concert at the Target Center. On Nov. 15, the band will be in Chicago, Illinois and the Allstate Arena.

This U.S. tour, if you want to call it that, is the first time since 2006 that the band has gallivanted around America.

Oddly enough, that trek was supporting the album Chinese Democracy which didn’t drop until 2008.

The last time Guns N’ Roses performed in America was Aug. 13, 2010. The band headlined the final day of the Rock ‘N Rev Festival in Sturgis, South Dakota.

While they’ve avoided the United States, the band hasn’t avoided touring. They’ve played tons of gigs oversees and in early 2010, they rocked 13 dates in Canada.

Currently, Axl Rose is the only original member of Guns N’ Roses still in the band. He’s joined by keyboardist Dizzy Reed, keyboardist Chris Pitman, bassist Tommy Stinson, guitarist Richard Fortus, guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, drummer Frank Ferrer, and lead guitarist DJ Ashba.

A new GNR album seems quite a ways off. The only word from the band is that they’re discussing the possibility and Axl has been busy writing.

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