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Most Bizarre Moments In The Career Of Prince
February 8, 2013
Despite Madonna’s penchant for controversy and Michael Jackson’s increasing eccentricity, Prince Rogers Nelson was always the most maverick superstar out of the holy trinity of 80s pop. Even 30+ years into his hugely prolific career, the man in purple still has the power to bewilder the public with his idiosyncratic behavior. Here’s a look at
Why ‘Rumours’ Was Such A Ground-Breaking Album For Fleetwood Mac
February 8, 2013
Fleetwood Mac’s 11th studio album, Rumours, sits alongside the likes of Michael Jackson’s Thriller and Prince’s Purple Rain as the kind of blockbuster record which is universally accepted as a pop classic. Its colossal success, (40 million copies worldwide, No.1 in both the UK and US, Grammy Award winner) is even more remarkable for the
How Many Tickets Really are On Sale for Justin Bieber?
February 3, 2013
Pop phenomenon Justin Bieber is adored by millions of fans willing to spend hundreds of dollars for a single ticket to his show. That love fest may have tapered down slightly after allegations of misrepresented ticket availability surfaced in late September. Documents acquired by Nashville’s NewsChannel state that, of the 13,783 tickets supposed to be
Artists Poised to Break into the Mainstream in 2013
February 2, 2013
There are countless bands that seem to sit on the fringes of stardom every year. Who might be the next big thing of 2013? Take a look into our music crystal ball as we look into the future of music. Ducktails The solo project of Matt Mondanile deals only partly with the love of jangle-pop
Adele is Married & Happy: Can the Breakup Queen Still Make Good Music?
February 1, 2013
When rumors swirled in late August that Adele secretly married Simon Konecki, her boyfriend of nine months, most fans felt joy – as if a friend had tied the knot. Adele’s soaring voice and intimate lyrics lead the array of relatable moments within her songs, which often deal with overcoming woe and heartbreak. Combined with
Biggest Musicians Yet To Play The Super Bowl
January 20, 2013
With Madonna’s spectacle last year pulling in over 114 million viewers, an incredible three million more than the actual game itself, the Super Bowl half-time show has become an integral part of the NFL’s biggest day. Initially restricted to marching bands, with the odd appearance from Ella Fitzgerald and Chubby Checker, the concept of the
How Kickstarter is Revolutionizing Music Funding
January 11, 2013
It’s nearly impossible for an independent artist to earn a livable salary with the current music industry standards, where the artists earn a miniscule portion of sales revenue. Even on new streaming services like Spotify, it takes millions of plays before an artist can even bring in something substantial. Touring brings in the majority of
Jam Bands: A Primer to the Best of the Breed
January 1, 2013
It takes a special reputation to earn the status of a jam band, even as some foolishly brush them aside as little more than showcases of virtuosity. Musical improvisation can be daunting to some, especially to listeners that prefer familiarity and repetition. It’s simply personal taste. But there are many that seek adventurous thrills through
Best Concert Photos of 2012
December 27, 2012
[slideshow gallery_id=”1″] Over the course of 2012, we have covered a ton of shows at ConcertTour.org. Don’t believe me, checkout our past concert reviews. We braved the 100+ degree heat at summer festivals, logged countless miles of asphalt and seen some pretty bizarre things to bring you the best event coverage of 2012. Its been
Dream Tours We’d Love to See in 2013
December 22, 2012
It always seems to happen. You find a band to get excited about, only to realize they disbanded several years ago and haven’t toured together since. Here are some artists that fans desperately want to see live in 2013. Some are certainly more far-fetched than others, but none are completely out of the question. Any
