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Concert Review: Eric Clapton at Gwinnett Arena in Atlanta
March 28, 2013
There are few things more iconic in music than Eric Clapton. Its impossible to have a discussion about the best guitarist of all time without mentioning his name. He is the only three time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee (Creme, the Yardbirds and solo respectively). He’s won seventeen Grammy Awards, influenced countless musicians
John Mayer 2013 Born and Raised Tour Starts in July
March 22, 2013
John Mayer is Back! proclaims the singer-songwriter’s official website before imploring you to use the hashtag #MayerisBack. And he is – Mayer finally will embark on the Born and Raised tour this summer, just over a year after he canceled the originally scheduled version of the tour due to throat problems. The tour kicks off
Prince Launches Residency Tour of West Coast in April
March 21, 2013
Next month, Prince will head out on a residency tour of the west coast that will find him playing four shows in two days at each city he visits. The trek will begin at the Vogue in Vancouver, where Prince will perform two shows each on April 15 and April 16. He will perform the
Rolling Stones Rumored to Play Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Twice, 18 Date Summer Tour Planned
March 11, 2013
After playing a handful of dates last year in the U.S. and London, it looks like the Rolling Stones will finally get around to a North American tour that will include 18 concerts. Two of those will be at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, according to the Las Vegas Sun. Rolling Stone
Tom Petty Books New York, Los Angeles Residencies Among Summer Tour Dates
February 28, 2013
It was previously announced that Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers would be headlining a few festivals this year, including Bonnaroo, Firefly and the Hangout Festival. Now he has filled out his upcoming tour schedule with a slew of North American dates, including multiple night residencies in New York and Los Angeles. The first date on
Led Zeppelin Reunion? Robert Plant’s Stokes Rumor Mill Saying 2014 Calendar Is Open
February 19, 2013
Last time we heard anything about a Led Zeppelin reunion tour, Jimmy Page was saying that the idea was nixed because Robert Plant was “busy.” Now it’s Plant that’s speaking out on rumors, apparently hinting that he would be open to a stint on the road next year. “[Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones] are
Dave Matthews Band Pack Summer with 45-Date Concert Tour
February 18, 2013
Dave Matthews Band has spent many a summers on the road, and this year will be no different as the group releases an extensive North American tour schedule. Many stops on the tour feature multiple night stands, and the jaunt will be begin on May 17 at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands,
Greatest Guitarists of All Time
February 17, 2013
It’s a daunting task to list the greatest guitarists of all time. But these particular five have influenced legions of artists through sheer innovation and wonderful playing, touting both virtuosity and melodic wit in their unique craft. From the 1930s (Robert Johnson) to today (Sonic Youth), their influences are so great many aspiring guitarists immediately
Rumors Point to Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z MegaTour This Summer
February 12, 2013
Rumor has it Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z will embark on a stadium tour this summer in what could be one of the biggest bills of the year. Rolling Stone reports that sources involved in negotiations for the deal say the two will play 11 to 13 stadium concerts this summer, but other details are lacking.
Black Sabbath World Tour for ’13’ Hits Stateside in July
February 5, 2013
It appears the U.S. will finally see a full-on Black Sabbath reunion tour fronted by Ozzy Osbourne. The band has encountered setback after setback since first announcing a reunion with Osbourne at the end of 2011, including guitarist Tony Iommi’s cancer diagnosis and drummer Bill Ward dropping out of the reunion over contract disputes. But
