Tour Tracker: ZZ Top, Boyz II Men, and The Low AnthemPhoto: West/WireImage.com Aerosmith had to bow out of their summer trek, but tourmates ZZ Top have vowed to soldier on, booking a fresh tour that strives to hit many of the cities they were previously scheduled to play. “As musicians, we sometimes have to improvise and that’s exactly what this tour is about,” guitarist Billy Gibbons said in a statement. “We’re going to get out there as quickly as possible and to play for people who want to come to a ‘down ‘n’ dirty’ rock and roll show — no frill
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Published: 2009-08-17
Provider: Rolling Stone
Keywords: Rock News, On Tour
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Tour Tracker: Willie Nelson, Dinosaur Jr. and Boyz II MenPhoto: Miller/FilmMagic Willie Nelson is on the road again (again), Dinosaur Jr. are living all over America and Boyz II Men go well beyond the end of the road. Full details for all three treks, after the jump… Willie Nelson March 1 - Austin, TX @ Paramount Theatre March 11 - Lakeland, FL @ Lakeland Center Youkey Theatre March 12 - Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live March 13 - Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues Orlando March 14 - St. Augustine, FL @ St. Augustine Amphitheatre March 15 - North Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues March 17 - Clearwater, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall March 18 - Melbourne, FL @ King Center March 19 - Panama City, FL @ Marina Civic Center March 20 - Choctaw, MS @ Silver Star Resort March 21 - Marksville, LA @ Paragon Casino-Mari Center March 22 - Springdale, AR @ Springdale Convention Center April 5 - Kingston, ON @ K-Rock Centre April 7 - Ottawa, ON @ Ottawa Civic Centre April 8, 9 - Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall April 10 - Montreal, QUE @ Place Des Arts April 11 - London, ON @ John Labatt Centre April 14 - Stamford, CT @ Palace Theatre April 15 - Torrington, CT @ The Warner Theatre April 17 - Amherst, MA @ Mullins Center April 18 - New Brunswick, NJ @ State Theatre June 6 - Elizabeth, IN @ Horseshoe Casino Indiana June 7 - Interlochen, MI @ Kresge Auditorium Dinosaur Jr. March 20 - Austin, TX @ Cedar Street Courtyard April 1 - Milford, CT @ Daniel Street April 2 - Providence, RI @ Club Hell April 3 - Portland, ME @ The Station April 4 - Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground April 6 - Buffalo, NY @ The Town Ballroom April 7 - State College, PA @ Lulu’s April 8 - Akron, OH @ Musica April 9 - East Lansing, MI @ The Small Planet April 10 - Bloomington, IN @ Bluebird Nightclub April 11 - DeKalb, IL @ Otto’s Nightclub April 13 - Chattanooga, TN @ Rhythm and Brews April 14 - Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall April 15 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Varsity Theatre April 16 - Little Rock, AR @ Revolution Music Room April 17 - Fayetteville, AR @ George’s Majestic Lounge April 18 - O
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Published: 2009-02-26
Provider: Rolling Stone
Keywords: Rock News, On Tour
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Your Grammy Highlights: Jennifer Hudson Returns, Coldplay SoarPhoto: Beck/AFP/Getty Amid fizzling sales and dwindling business, the music industry responded with a Grammy show thick on collaborations, stirring performances and once in a lifetime moments. Robert Plant and Alison Krauss e-plant-krauss-win-big-at-2009-grammy-awards/" target="blank">took home the most hardware, but the night’s performances provided the bulk of this morning’s Grammy water cooler conversation. If you need a refresher, you can find images from these unforgettable moments in our coldplay" target="blank">Grammy gallery or skim through some of our favorite moments: • U2 show off their new “Boots” — The band jumpstarted the Grammy telecast with the first single from No Line on the Horizon. • Jennifer Hudson’s triumphant return — After a year of unimaginable personal tragedy, Hudson returned to the Grammy stage for a breathtaking performance of “You Pulled Me Through.” It’s hard to imagine there was a dry eye in the house (or among the millions of viewers at home). • McCartney and Grohl revisit the Beatles — The night before the 45th anniversary of the Beatles debut on the Ed Sullivan Show, McCartney and Grohl showed that “I Saw Her Standing There” can still electrify a room. • Coldplay and Jay-Z — An intimate performance of “Lost” took on a new urgency when Jay hit the stage. • Radiohead & the USC marching band — On a night full of remarkable guest spots, Radiohead went above and beyond recruiting the USC Trojan Marching Band for a rousing performance of “15 Step.” • J.T. & the Reverend — A last minute add to the Grammy lineup, this rousing rendition of “Let’s Stay Together” — which also packed in Boyz II Men and Keith Urban — simply soared. • Taylor Swift & Miley Cyrus — A stool, a guitar and a little help from a friend was all Swift needed to turned the Staples Center into a cozy little coffee bar with her deeply personal performance. • Neil Diamond gets “Sweet” — Hail the man who can get an arena full of industry cynics to chat “bah bah bah” during
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Published: 2009-02-09
Provider: Rolling Stone
Keywords: Rock News, Grammy Awards
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Fall Out Boy, No Doubt To Headline Bamboozle 2009Photo: Winter/Getty One day after revealing their 2009 reunion, No Doubt confirmed that they will headline the second night of next year’s Bamboozle Festival. The Bamboozle gig, scheduled for May 3rd at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is the first official reunion date for Gwen Stefani and her old band mates. Fall Out Boy will handle headlining duties on May 2nd, the first night of the fest. No Doubt announced yesterday they’ll hit the road for the first time in four years while working on their first album since 2001’s Rock Steady. As for the Bamboozle festival, organizers are reportedly trying to recruit Boyz II Men and other old-school R&B acts to continue a trend that began with unexpected past performers like M.C. Hammer and Snoop Dogg. Related Stories: • No Doubt to Return With New Album, Tour in 2009 • Bamboozle 2008: Five Bands That Broke Out • Bamboozle 2008: Snoop, Paramore, Coheed and Cambria, Panic at the Disco Rock a Jersey Parking Lot
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Published: 2008-11-25
Provider: Rolling Stone
Keywords: Rock News
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