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Friday, November 30, 2007

Chris Rock comes to the Dodge Theater December 28

CHRIS ROCK
NO APOLOGIES TOUR
DODGE THEATRE
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2007

Phoenix, AZ (November 30, 2007) – Lauded by awards and critics alike, Chris Rock is one of our generation's strongest comedic voices. The Brooklyn-raised comedian has garnered three Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards and has seen his former eponymous talk show become one of HBO's highest-rated and most talked-about programs. He will bring his No Apologies Tour to Dodge Theatre on Friday, December 28. The show will begin at 7:30pm with a soon to be announced special guest.

Rock's true emergence as a celebrated stand-up talent can be traced to his second HBO special, "Bring The Pain," which was honored with two Emmy Awards for Best Writing and Outstanding Special in 1997. Rock went on to host the acclaimed "Chris Rock Show," which began airing on HBO in 1997 and received an Emmy Award for Best Writing in 1999.

His next HBO stand-up special, "Bigger & Blacker," taped on the stage of Harlem's Apollo Theatre, earned three Emmy nominations for Rock, while the CD went on to win the Grammy Award for Best Spoken or Comedy Album. Rock's most recent HBO special, "Never Scared," aired in April 2004, was nominated for two Emmys, its CD also earning the Grammy for Best Comedy Album. In 2003, Rock embarked on the Black Ambition Tour that ran in 64 North American cities with over 80 shows through March of 2004.

Rock currently serves as both co-creator and narrator of the acclaimed hit television series "Everybody Hates Chris," on The CW network and co-stars as the voice of Mooseblood the Mosquito in the animated "Bee Movie." He recently starred in, wrote and directed the film "I Think I Love My Wife."

TICKETS ON-SALE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 AT 10 A.M.
Tickets priced at $75.50, $55.50 and $45.50 will go on-sale at 10 A.M. on Friday, December 7 at http://www.ticketmaster.com/, Dodge Theatre Box Office, and all Ticketmaster outlets. To charge by phone, call 480.784.4444 (Phoenix Metro Area) or 520.321.1000 (Outside Phoenix Area). All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges. For more show information, check out http://www.ticketmaster.com/ .

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN: Announce UK Tour Dates

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN: Announce UK Tour Dates

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN have announced the dates for their firstU.K. tour in over two years. The tour, in support of their brand newalbum Ire Works, is set for February 2008 and will include support from BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME with more acts TBA. THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN are ready to embark on their first NorthAmerican tour in support of Ire Works next week with label-mates GENGHISTRON as well as A LIFE ONCE LOST. Ire Works saw its international release earlier this month via Relapse. An e-card previewing the album can be viewed here<http://www.relapse.com/ecards/tdep-ht/> .

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN website:http://www.dillingerescapeplan.com/ and MySpace: www.myspace.com/DILLINGERESCAPEPLAN.

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Tour Dates:
***All Dates from December 1 thru 22 w/ A LIFE ONCE LOST, GENGHISTRON***
December 1 London, ON Call The Office
December 2 Toronto, ON The Opera House
December 3 Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall
December 4 Cleveland, OH Peabody's
December 5 Pittsburgh, PA Rex Theater
December 6 Louisville, KY Headliners
December 7 Bloomington, IN Rhino's All Ages Club
December 8 Columbia, MO Blue Note
December 9 Madison, WI The Loft
December 11 St. Paul, MN Station 4
December 12 Chicago, IL Subterranean
December 14 Asbury Park, NJ The Stone Pony
December 15 Philadelphia, PA Starlight Ballroom
December 16 New York, NY Blender Theater
December 18 Cambridge, MA Middle East
December 19 Poughkeepsie, NY The Chance
December 20 Portland, ME The Station
December 21 Montreal, QC Le National
December 22 Williamsville, NY Club Infinity

***All Dates from February 12 thru 24 w/ BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME***
February 12 Sheffield, U.K. Corporation
February 13 Newcastle, U.K. Academy 2
February 14 Manchester, U.K. Academy 3
February 15 Glasgow, Scotland Cathouse
February 16 Dublin, Ireland Whelans
February 17 Belfast, N. Ireland Spring & Airbrake
February 19 Leeds, U.K Cockpit
February 20 Birmingham, U.K Academy 2 February 21 Yeovil, U.K Orange Box
February 22 Bristol, U.K Academy
February 23 London, U.K Astoria 2
February 24 Brighton, U.K Concorde 2

"The Dillinger Escape Plan are far from dead, and the sound theypioneered is only getting stronger." - ALTERNATIVE PRESS

"perfect" - DECIBEL

"thrillingly hostile...DEP deliver a technically dazzling display" -MOJO"Ire Works is a masterpiece" - METAL EDGE

Cross Canadian Ragweed Come to Phoenix

CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED
FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2008
MARTINI RANCH

“This ferociously rocking band is one of the better-kept secrets around…As usual, their best stuff is so good you wonder why more people aren’t noticing…” - USA Today

Phoenix (November 30, 2007) – Cross Canadian Ragweed, the Oklahoma quartet that has been pushing it to the metal for 13 years will bring its show to Martini Ranch on Friday, January 18 at 8:00 pm.

Cross Canadian Ragweed – Cody Canada (frontman), Grady Cross (guitarist), Jeremy Plato (bassist) and Randy Ragsdale (drummer) recently released their 4th studio album titled MISSION CALIFORNIA, from Universal Records South. The album charted at #6 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart and #30 on the Billboard Top 100 Chart. MISSION CALIFORNIA came in just behind superstars Rascal Flatts, Reba McEntire, Faith Hill, Brooks & Dunn and Kenny Chesney with scans of 22,604 its first week.

Cross Canadian Ragweed has played a string of sold out shows drawing crowds of up to 10,000 and 15,000 people a night. Clearly embraced by country music fans, the band and Mission California are earning high praise from tough critics. USA Today claims the band “…is one of the better-kept secrets around.”

With another Top 10 country album to their credit, a debut performance on the Grand Ole’ Opry and upcoming features in Country Weekly and on GAC, it seems the secret about Cross Canadian Ragweed is about to get out.

TICKETS ON-SALE NOW
Tickets priced at $17.00 are available to purchase in advance at www.livenation.com and all Ticketmaster Outlets. To charge by phone call 480.784.4444 (Phoenix Metro Area) or 520.321.1000 (Outside Phoenix Area). Tickets will be available at Martini Ranch on the day of show. All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges. Tickets purchased on the day of show will be priced at $20.00. You must be 21 & over to attend

Foo Fighters come to Phoenix Presale Dec 8

FOO FIGHTERS
JOBING.COM ARENA
MARCH 2, 2008

“New songs, old songs, it didn't matter: the Foos rocked and fans ate it up.”
- Albany Times-Union

Phoenix, AZ (November 30, 2007) - After selling a staggering 163,000 tickets in 24 hours for their June 6 & 7 stand at London’s Wembley Stadium, Foo Fighters have set their sights on America. The band has confirmed the bulk of their first American tour in support of their new album Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace. This will be the band’s biggest American tour to date. As on their warm up dates earlier this fall, core Foo Fighters Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Taylor Hawkins and Chris Shiflett will be joined by Pat Smear on guitar, Rami Jaffee on keyboards, Drew Hester on percussion, and Jessy Greene on strings. The tour will make a stop to perform at Jobing.com Arena on Sunday, March 2. The show will begin at 7:30 pm with a soon to be announced special guest.

Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace is Foo Fighters’ sixth studio album and has already proven itself a worthy addition to the band’s discography, as songs like “The Pretender” and new single “Long Road To Ruin” are holding their own every night alongside known barnburners like “My Hero” and “All My Life”. As Entertainment Weekly said of the new album, “the band has taken everything it’s always done best… and brought it to the next level.”

TICKETS ON-SALE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 AT 10 A.M.
Reserved and general admission floor tickets priced at $45.15 and reserved tickets priced at $38.65 and $25.15 will go on-sale Saturday, December 8 at 10am. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com, Jobing.com Arena Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets. To charge by phone, call 480.784.4444 (Phoenix Metro Area) or 520.321.1000 (Outside Phoenix Area). All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges. For more show information, check out www.livenation.com

Thursday, November 29, 2007

STEVIE WONDER Show Time Change

SHOW TIME HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 8:00 PM FOR
STEVIE WONDER
AT JOBING.COM ARENA ON DECEMBER 9TH

GREAT SEATS ARE STILL AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE!

Phoenix, AZ (November 29, 2007) – Originally scheduled to begin at 7:30pm, The Stevie Wonder concert at Jobing.com Arena on Sunday, December 9 will now begin at 8:00pm.

Great seats are still available in all price levels. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see this Grammy Award winning artist!

Here is what they are saying about Stevie Wonder’s show:

“Stevie Wonder’s songs have a way of getting to the heart of the matter. During two and a half hours on stage, he got to the heart of a lot of things…His singing, harmonica playing, keyboard playing, and ability to fully inhabit every fiber of a piece of music, are all completely intact. They don’t MAKE singers like this anymore.” LAist 9/5/07

“And there was plenty of life injected into an extremely comprehensive set that covered every imaginable crest of his career, new cuts and jam sessions steeped in positivity” – Andy Argyakis concertlivewire.com 9/11/07

“In a magnificent finale, Stevie Wonder performed “As,” a beautiful and superb culmination of everything the man professed during this incredible concert.” – Donald Gibson - blogcritics magazine 9/17/07

TICKETS ON-SALE NOW
Tickets priced at $125.00, $75.00 and $45.00 are available at www.livenation.com, Jobing.com Arena Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets. To charge by phone, call 480.784.4444 (Phoenix Metro Area) or 520.321.1000 (Outside Phoenix Area).

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

George Lopez Returns to Phoenix for 3 nights!

Live Nation is very proud to announce

GEORGE LOPEZ
RETURNS TO PHOENIX
TO PERFORM 3 NIGHTS OF COMEDY
AT DODGE THEATRE
APRIL 24, 25 & 26 AT 7:30 PM

Phoenix, AZ (November 27, 2007) – After broadcasting live at Dodge Theatre last year for his first ever HBO stand up special; “George Lopez: America’s Mexican,” and performing to three nights of sold out crowds, George Lopez has announced that he will return to Dodge Theatre. George Lopez will take the stage to perform America’s Mexican for three nights on Thursday, April 24, Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26. The shows will begin at 7:30pm with special guest Bryan Kellen.

On February 24th, 2007 George headlined his first HBO stand up special, "GEORGE LOPEZ: AMERICA'S MEXICAN", which was broadcast live from Phoenix at Dodge Theatre. The special was released on DVD on July 3rd, 2007 and, in its first week of sales, was #1 in stand up comedy as well as #1 in all comedy titles.

George Lopez is one of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry today. He is the co-creator, writer, producer and star of the ABC network and Warner Bros. Television produced sitcom “GEORGE LOPEZ”, which just wrapped its sixth and final season. The show, which is executive produced by George, Bruce Helford (“The Drew Carey Show,” “Roseanne”) and actress Sandra Bullock, can be seen in syndication across the country and on Nick at Nite's roster of classic TV shows.

George most recently starred opposite Christopher Walken and Dan Fogler in the Rogue Pictures comedy "BALLS OF FURY," and recently completed shooting the Mark Pellington directed dramedy “HENRY POOLE IS HERE” with Luke Wilson and Adriana Barraza.

In addition, George is lending his voice in the live action Walt Disney Pictures film “SOUTH OF THE BORDER” opposite Drew Barrymore. George will also appear in the comedy "SWING VOTE" opposite Kevin Costner, Dennis Hopper, Nathan Lane, Kelsey Grammer and Stanley Tucci. He is also the focus of a new PBS documentary "BROWN IS THE NEW GREEN: GEORGE LOPEZ AND THE AMERICAN DREAM” which debuted on September 12th on PBS.

Rubber-bodied and dynamically engaging, comedian Bryan Kellen has become an energetic, comedic powerhouse. Bryan’s feverish mix of storytelling, observational humor, and physical comedy produces one of the most universally captivating shows in entertainment today. He has become the regular theater tour opener for George Lopez, who noticed Bryan’s reliable abilities and similar style of turning uncomfortable life experiences into hilarious performances.

TICKETS ON-SALE THIS MONDAY, DECEMBER 3 AT 10 A.M.
Tickets priced at $75.50, $60.00, $50.00 and $40.00 will go on-sale at 10 A.M. on Monday, December 3 at www.livenation.com, Dodge Theatre Box Office, and all Ticketmaster outlets. To charge by phone, call 480.784.4444 (Phoenix Metro Area) or 520.321.1000 (Outside Phoenix Area). All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges. For more show information, check out www.livenation.com .

Monday, November 26, 2007

PARAMOUNT’S ORIGINAL LASERSPECTACULAR FEATURING THE MUSIC OF PINK FLOYD

Live Nation, 93.3 KDKB and 100.7 KSLX are very proud to announce the return of

PARAMOUNT’S ORIGINAL LASERSPECTACULAR FEATURING THE MUSIC OF PINK FLOYD

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2008
DODGE THEATRE

Phoenix (November 26, 2007) – Paramount’s LaserSpectacular, the smash hit multi-media laser and light show featuring the music of Pink Floyd will once again illuminate Dodge Theatre. The LaserSpectacular show presented locally by 93.3 KDKB and 100.7 KSLX will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 8:00pm.

After 23 years of touring, Paramount's LaserSpectacular has become a cult classic, presenting the music of Pink Floyd like you’ve never seen it before. Surrounded by 10,000 watts of concert quality sound, Pink Floyd’s musical legacy continues as the bands concept music captures the imagination and carries listeners away on a mind-expanding journey driven by cutting edge effects. Colorful lasers and lighting effects parallel the sonic journey as the senses are confronted with an array of glowing visual displays choreographed to the soundtrack during the 2 hour and 20 minute show.

“Pink Floyd’s music is very dramatic and visual,” says Paramount’s LaserSpectacular Producer Steve Monistere. “You can see or imagine images when you listen to their music. Without any lighting effects at all, there is still a show in your mind. Now imagine using lasers, lighting, video and other special visual effects to interpret what your mind is ‘seeing’ and that is why people love this show so much”.

Through the use of jaw-dropping new technologies a visual evolution unfolds as solid lines of light wash the room with color, animated neon figures are set in motion, a giant inflatable comes to life and laser beams bounce and glide through the open air, crafting images, such as a soaring eagle that flies over the crowd. During the song “Learning To Fly,” you’ll see a psychedelic, rotating lighting gobo with images of the history of flight, from the Wright Brothers all the way to the Space Shuttle. During “Comfortably Numb” 3-D animation reveal the song’s storyline of a rock star struggling to “make it to the show.” Brand new 3-D imagery used in the show actually has dimension and can be see from all sides! Finally, Paramount’s best laserists pull out all the stops and bombard you with EVERYTHING in their bag of visual tricks for the shows finale, “Run Like Hell.” Special prism glasses multiply the fun, making 1 image become six. Three 30-foot screens wall the experience.

Every year Paramount incorporates new elements into the show, so expect new features. For details on the Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular go to www.laserspectacular.com.

TICKETS ON-SALE MONDAY, DECEMBER 3 AT 10 A.M.
Tickets priced at $25.00 will include special 3-D glasses to enjoy the show. Tickets will go on-sale at 10 A.M. on Monday, December 3 at Dodge Theatre Box Office, www.livenation.com and all Ticketmaster outlets. To charge by phone, call 480.784.4444 (Phoenix Metro Area) or 520.321.1000 (Outside Phoenix Area). All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges. For more show information, check out www.livenation.com. Tickets will increase to $27.00 on the day of show.

Brian Culbertson's Soulful Christmas

Phoenix, AZ - Sanderson Music Series presents BRIAN CULBERTSON’S A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS 2007 tour at the intimate Celebrity Theatre at 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 13th. Special guests include GERALD ALBRIGHT, HOWARD HEWETT, NICK COLIONNE & introducing VICTORIA WHITE. In typical Brian Culbertson fashion A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS features uplifting and soulful performances of holiday favorites and tunes from Culbertson’s holiday album of the same name. Culbertson and his guests will also perform hits from their respective catalogues.

Brian Culbertson - Brian Culbertson has been creating songs for the masses to great effect. He is the winner of the 2001 Smooth Jazz Award for Best Keyboardist, the 2005 American Society of Young Musicians' “All That Jazz” award, and nine Downbeat student awards for performance (piano/trombone) and composition. All the while, Culbertson has been steadily amassing a faithful audience with his recordings, then sealing the deal with his high-energy concerts.

Gerald Albright -Whether he is playing contemporary or straight-ahead jazz, saxophonist Albright stands in a class by himself. Albright has sold over 1,000,000 albums in the U.S. alone. His self-produced music features him on bass guitar, keyboards, flutes, drum programming, and background vocals. Incidentally, Albright's saxophone work can be hear in the PlayStation video game Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

Howard Hewett - According to one Rolling Stone writer, Howard Hewett is the premier vocalist in the post - Marvin Gaye era of romantic pop. Like Gaye, Hewett soars to new heights and seduces his audience. His irresistible voice is responsible for selling some ten million records.

Nick Colionne - The Chicago born, bred and still residing guitarist turned pro at 15, touring all over the world with rock bands and some of the greatest legends of R&B, from The Staples Singers to Curtis Mayfield. Nick Colionne launched his solo career in 1994 with "It's My Turn” which reached #13 on the national charts. Most recently, he won the International Instrumental Artist of the Year Award at the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards.

Victoria White – The New Jersey native brings an eclectic vibe to jazz, folk, and rock music. This one-woman band's self produced, written and performed album, "Home," comes alive with electric guitar-laced ditties on life and love, heartache and fear.

TICKETS: rows 10-13 = $56; rows 7-9 = $76; rows 1-6 = $101 which includes VIP Pre-Show Reception. Purchase 6 Music Series shows and get one show free + free parking for all 7 shows. Tickets are still available at Celebrity Theatre or online at CelebrityTheatre.com. To charge by phone call 602-267-1600 ext.1. All tickets are subject to a surcharge. Celebrity Theatre is conveniently located on 32nd St., just 4 blocks south of the Loop 202 freeway, in Phoenix.

Sunday, November 25, 2007

CHRIS BOTTI CONCERT - SAT., DEC. 8th

CHRIS BOTTI CONCERT - SAT., DEC. 8th

Phoenix, AZ – Sanderson Music Series presents CHRIS BOTTI in concert at the intimate Celebrity Theatre at 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 8th.

Trumpeter CHRIS BOTTI is a gifted instrumentalist, a talented composer, and a charismatic performer who--since the release of his first solo album in 1995--has created a series of recordings which have made him a virtual genre-of-one in the realm of contemporary jazz. Botti has earned both critical acclaim and mainstream appreciation for a succession of best-selling albums including When I Fall In Love (2004, #1 Top Jazz Album, #37 Billboard Top 200), To Love Again: The Duets (2005, #1 Top Jazz Album, #18 Billboard Top 200), and Chris Botti Live with Orchestra & Special Guests (2006, #2 Top Jazz Album).

Botti’s latest release, Italia, is inspired by the sounds and atmosphere of Italy. The collection’s vibrant and sensual set of performances are drawn from sources ranging from classical opera to the soundtracks of Ennio Morricone. Recorded in the United States, England, and Italy, Italia is a brilliant showcase for Botti's musical versatility. The album includes the newly composed title track featuring the passionate vocals of renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, as well as a new interpretation of "The Very Thought of You" with guest vocalist Paula Cole. In another of the album's duets, Botti adds his touch to a vocal performance originally recorded in 1957 by the "forever cool" Dean Martin on "I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face," a song first written for "My Fair Lady."

TICKETS: rows 10-13 = $56; rows 7-9 = $76; rows 1-6 = $101 which includes VIP Pre-Show Reception. Purchase 6 Music Series shows and get one show free + free parking for all 7 shows. Tickets are available at Celebrity Theatre or online at CelebrityTheatre.com. To charge by phone call 602-267-1600 ext.1. All tickets are subject to a surcharge. Celebrity Theatre is conveniently located on 32nd St., just 4 blocks south of the Loop 202 freeway, in Phoenix.

Saturday, November 24, 2007

Fall Out Boy - Young WIld Thing Tour Postponed

FALL OUT BOY SHOW POSTPONED UNTIL MONDAY
SHOW ORGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW RESCHEDULED FOR MONDAY
Fall Out Boy announced this morning that their stop in Glendale will be postponed 24 hours due to heavy winter weather they hit while on tour in Denver, CO.Their Young Wild Things Tour originally scheduled for Sunday at Jobing.com Arena has been postponed to Monday, November 26th at 7:00PM.
Tickets purchased for the November 25th concert will be honored at the November 26th concert. Ticket holders unable to attend the new date should contact their original point of purchase for refunds.
The Glendale date will feature Plain White T's, Gym Class Heroes and Cute is What We Aim For.
Fall Out Boy consists of Wilmette, Illinois natives Patrick Stump, Pete Wentz, Joe Trohman and Andy Hurley. The band released their debut album, From Under the Cork Tree in 2005, selling more than 2.5 million albums in the United States alone. In February of 2007 Fall Out Boy released their second album Infinity on High. Its lead single "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race" led the charts upon its release. The band has most recently performed at the Live Earth Concerts on July 7th and recently wrapped-up their summer tour. The band is scheduled to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 9th.
DONT MISS YOUR CHANCE TO SEE CHART TOPPING FALL OUT BOY & SPECIAL GUESTS IN ACTION.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Travis on 11.25 Moved to the Marquee Theater

TRAVIS WITH SPECIAL GUEST MAXIMO PARK
ON NOVEMBER 25
WILL NOW BE AT
MARQUEE THEATRE

The Travis concert with special guest Maximo Park originally scheduled for Sunday, November 25, at Celebrity Theatre has been moved to the Marquee Theatre (730 N. Mill Ave).
The show will begin at 7:30 pm.

All tickets purchased for Celebrity Theatre will be honored at Marquee Theatre on the night of the show.

Travis's fifth album, The Boy With No Name is a record that will remind people how the four friends from Glasgow came to be one of the UK's biggest and best loved bands. A band Chris Martin recently admitted "invented" Coldplay. A band that’s sold millions of albums and that headlines festivals. A band that’s won the Brit for Best British Group twice and whose second album 'The Man Who', was bought by one in eight British households.

Simply put, The Boy With No Name is a belting collection of bittersweet pop songs from the band who do bittersweet pop music better than anyone. It's no exaggeration to say that every song - including the velcro-catchy bonus track - is a potential single.
Visit www.travisonline.com for more information. Visit www.myspace.com/travis for more information

Monday, November 19, 2007

Peter White Christmas This Thursday!

PETER WHITE CHRISTMAS This Thursday!

PHOENIX, AZ - The Sanderson Ford Lincoln Mercury Music Series presents one of the most anticipated holiday concerts of the year, a PETER WHITE CHRISTMAS at the intimate Celebrity Theatre this Friday, November 23rd. Great seats are still available to see this world-renowned acoustic guitarist and his special guests RICK BRAUN & MINDI ABAIR. Show time is set for 8 p.m.

PETER WHITE is coming to town alright, only this time he's bringing two special added treats, RICK BRAUN and MINDI ABAIR, both of which are featured on White's CD, Peter WHITE CHRISTMAS. MINDI ABAIR is a double-edged talent with her fluid saxophone and emotive vocals. RICK BRAUN is a masterful trumpet/flugelhorn player whose warm tones transform the simplest melody into a work of art. They have each separately sold millions of records and their combined fans will surely appreciate this special performance of Christmas songs.

Growing up in a sleepy little English town in the 1960s, PETER WHITE'S first trip to the U.S. was in 1975 while on tour with Al Stewart. That summer White saw his first studio experience at the famed Abbey Road studio in London, working with Stewart on the 'Year of the Cat' album. The musical collaboration lasted 20 years, during which time they wrote and recorded many songs together, including Stewart’s 1978 hit “Time Passages'He also played on Basia's first album (released in 1987), which went on to sell millions worldwide. After 15 years of performing backup, White recorded many solo CDs, with several songs becoming No. 1 hits on Smooth Jazz radio, such as “Midnight in Manhattan” with Grover Washington Jr., and “Just Another Day” with Basia.

TICKETS: rows 10-13 = $56; rows 7-9 = $76; rows 1-6 = $101 which includes VIP Pre-Show Reception. Purchase 6 Music Series shows and get one show free + free parking for all 7 shows. Great seats are still available at Celebrity Theatre or online at CelebrityTheatre.com. To charge by phone call 602-267-1600 ext.1. All tickets are subject to a surcharge. Celebrity Theatre is conveniently located on 32nd St., just 4 blocks south of the Loop 202 freeway, in Phoenix.

Saturday, November 17, 2007

The Section Quartet

THE LOUDEST STRING QUARTET ON THE PLANET
PERFORMING AT THE RHYTHM ROOM
JANUARY 16, 2008

The show will include selections from FUZZBOX and a performance of
Radiohead's OK COMPUTER in its entirety.

Phoenix, AZ (November 16, 2007)- Formed on the principles of rock & roll, The Section Quartet (TSQ) fuses the worlds of classical and rock by tearing down the wall that divides the two genres. Simply put- The Section Quartet rocks! The show will make a stop in Phoenix to perform at the Rhythm Room on Wednesday, January 16. The show will begin at 7:30 pm with a soon to announced special guest.

Eric Gorfain (founder/arranger/violinist), Daphne Chen (arranger/violinist), Richard Dodd (cello) and Leah Katz (viola) complete the talented quartet. In 1998, they emerged in Los Angeles as a recording entity with a dual purpose: to function as a string “section” on other artists’ albums, and to take the rock string quartet to the highest level. Since that time, the band has studio and stage collaboration credits with major artists and producers from multiple genres including; Cristina Aguilera, Fiona Apple , David Bowie, Dave Grohl, Grant-Lee Phillips and Maroon 5 to name a few.

The band is perhaps best-known for their innovative, self-arranged renditions of Radiohead’s OK Computer and Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. They also had the honor of performing at the much buzzed about Coachella Music Festival twice. Of their live shows, LA Weekly stated; “the fragile strains of the violin are enough to prompt open weeping in several spectators” and The Los Angeles Times thought the “arrangements proved entertainingly spirited and accomplished.”

On August 21, 2007 the band released their major label Decca debut Fuzzbox. In the CD the quartet showcases kinetic arrangements, bold performance style and an eclectic repertoire. The CD features The Section Quartet’s unique arrangements of songs from some of the most popular alternative and indie-rock acts around including; Radiohead, The Strokes, Queens of the Stone Age and Yeah Yeah Yeahs to name a few. This album promises to deliver all of the intensity and power of the original songs by melding the elements of rock with classical instruments in a way that produces an explosively energetic listening experience. “We like to think of ourselves as a rock band that just happens to play string instruments. Attitude, that’s what we bring to the table,” noted Eric Gorfain.

The Strokes’ “Juicebox” opens the album with a thundering bassline that takes hold of the listener and won’t let go… a true rock journey is about to ensue. Other stand-out tracks, Led Zepplin’s “Heartbreaker” and Queens of the Stone Age’s “No One Knows” stand on their own as impressive hard-rocking tributes, and their version of Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun” proves to be massive. TSQ also worked with producer Jon Brion on an incredible cover of “Phenomena” (Yeah Yeah Yeahs) and the bonus cut “Teardrop (Massive Attack). Of the album, Gorfain stated; “We made it dirty when it needed to be, ugly when it needed to be, which made it bigger and better and fatter.”

TICKETS ON NOW
Tickets priced at $12.00 in advance are available to purchase at http://www.livenation.com/, all Ticketmaster outlets and at the Rhythm Room. To charge by phone, call 480.784.4444 (Phoenix Metro Area) or 520.321.1000 (Outside Phoenix Area). All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges. Tickets purchased on the day of show will be priced at $15.00. You must be 21 & over to attend.

For more information please go to: http://www.thesectionquartet.com/.

Friday, November 16, 2007

Chris Brown and Bow Wow come to US Airways Center

FORD PRESENTS
POP PHENOM CHRIS BROWN AND BOW WOW
AND THE UP CLOSE & PERSONAL HOLIDAY EXCLUSIVE TOUR
US AIRWAYS CENTER
JANUARY 6, 2008

Superstar Line-Up Includes Soulja Boy, Sean Kingston, Shop Boyz, and Lil Mama

Phoenix, AZ (November 16, 2007) – Jive recording artist, Chris Brown, plans to heat things on his upcoming winter tour with co-headliner Bow Wow. The Ford Presents UCP Holiday Exclusive Tour Powered By Sync In Association With BET Networks is scheduled to make a stop in Phoenix to perform at US Airways Center on Sunday, January 6. The show will begin at 7:00 pm with special guests Soulja Boy, Sean Kingston, Shop Boyz, and Lil Mama.

Multi-platinum artist, Chris Brown, plans to dazzle fans with surprises that are currently under wraps, but he will bring to life his current smash singles that include, “Kiss, Kiss” featuring T-Pain, and “Wall To Wall,” as well as his classic hits “Run It,” and “Yo (Excuse Me Miss).”

His current smash “Kiss, Kiss” Featuring T-Pain is now the #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100, and is in the top 10 across five individual Billboard charts; #1-Hot Digital Songs, #1-Hot Digital Tracks, #3-Hot 100 Airplay, #6-Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, and #6-Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. His sophomore effort, Exclusive, was released on November 6th.

Co-headliner, Bow Wow, in support of his latest release The Price of Fame plans to perform numerous hits including "Shortie Like Mine" featuring Chris Brown, as well as "Outta My System."

Accompanying the star duo is a line-up of up and coming hip-hop and R&B superstars. Soulja Boy will bring his # 1 single "Crank That (Soulja Boy)," R&B singer Sean Kingston will perform his addictive song "Beautiful Girls," the Shop Boyz will bring their hit anthem "Party Like a Rockstar," and rounding out the show is Brooklyn native, Lil Mama, with her summer smash, “Lip Gloss” and current hit “G-Slide.”

TICKETS ON-SALE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 AT 10 A.M.
Reserved tickets priced at $65.75, $49.75 and $39.75 will go on-sale at 10am on Saturday, November 24 at http://www.livenation.com/, US Airways Center Box Office, and all Ticketmaster outlets. To charge by phone, call 480.784.4444 (Phoenix Metro Area) or 520.321.1000 (Outside Phoenix Area). All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges. For more show information visit http://www.livenation.com/,

Thursday, November 8, 2007

Polythehcnics Play LA

MANCHESTER PROVIDES THE GOODS WITH UNSIGNED UK BRIT POP QUARTET POLYTEHCNICS.
Unsigned, with an album ready to go and a sound that screams airplay - now is your chance to catch them live.
SHOWCASES IN NEW YORK CITY AND LOS ANGELES THIS NOVEMBERNov 16 @ Mercury Lounge NEW YORKNov 14 @ Spaceland LOS ANGELESFor guestlist and advance copies please contact Alexandra@Magnumpr.netGET TO KNOW POLYTECHNICS HEREOFFICIAL WEBSITEOFFICIAL MYSPACEFREE DOWNLOAD

“Jolly indie tunes straight out of the same school as Weezer, The Magic Numbers and Pavement” – BBC


Dylan Giles (vocals/guitar)Yuri Caul (bass/vocals)Denny Hilton (guitar)Tim Warren (drums) Peet Earnshaw (keyboards/vocals)
"The pop melodies of early Supergrass, the swaggering faux-crap aesthetic of early Pavement, the jangly Manc idiocy of early Primal Scream… Where Polytechnic's debut is strongest is in the way they obscure these sounds and make them golden on their own terms."
– Drowned In Sound
“Bang The Drum” Single of The Week – NME 2007“One of the most uplifting sounds to have emerged from Manchester in recent years, Polytechnic are fashionably angular but also joyously buoyant” – Rock Sound MagazineWATCH “PEP” VIDEOManchester is at it again. Like Polytechnic’s Northern forefathers brandishing instruments before them, The La’s, Cast, The Stone Roses, all who sincerely played homage to the jingly-jangly sounds of California only with the added swagger and cockiness that is so familiarly British and is now so iconic and notorious in rock and roll history.
WATCH "Wont you come around"After supporting The Breeders, Doves, The Strokes and Nine Black Alps recently and touring with The Shins, Keane and Brett Anderson across Europe, Polytechnics are now ready to unleash their upbeat transatlantic pop guitar gems and glisten your ears with unforgettable melodies you’ll be humming for days after.
‘Down ‘Til Dawn’ is an album of indie sunshine that knows both when to be raucous and when to chill out." – Rock Sound Magazine
WATCH "Man OverBoard" Video
“Like The Magic Numbers before them, in ''Man Overboard'' the Manc hippies craft up a luscious dollop of shanty town". BBC

Down Til Dawn 01 Bible Stories, 02 Won't You Come Around?,03 Man Overboard, 04 Rain Check, 05 Cold Hearted Business,06 Still Spinning, 07 Pep, 08 Quay Street, 09 Hoof, 10 Polling Card, 11 Running Out Of Ideas

Special $10 Offer Avril Lavigne

**SPECIAL $10 LAWN TICKET OFFER**
AVRIL LAVIGNE
AT CRICKET WIRELESS PAVILION
FRIDAY, MAY 2 – 7:30 PM

Phoenix, AZ (November 8, 2007) – Don’t miss out on the special lawn ticket price FOR ONE DAY ONLY on Saturday, November 17 for Avril Lavigne with Boys Like Girls in concert at Cricket Wireless Pavilion on Friday, May 2.

Avril Lavigne’s $10 lawn ticket special will be available at the Cricket Wireless Pavilion Box Office
(10am – 4pm) with no service charges!

The special $10 lawn ticket can also be purchased at www.livenation.com and all Ticketmaster Outlets plus applicable service charges. Get your tickets now while supplies last!

**ALL TICKETS GO ON-SALE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 AT 10 AM**
All tickets go on-sale on Saturday, November 17 at 10 am. Reserved tickets are priced at $49.50, $33.00 and $23.00. Lawn tickets will increase to $14.00 after Saturday, November 17. Tickets will be available at the Cricket Wireless Pavilion Box Office, www.livenation.com and all Ticketmaster outlets. A venue parking fee, applicable taxes, service and handling charges may be applied. To charge by phone, call 480.784.4444 (Phoenix Metro Area) or 520.321.1000 (Outside Phoenix Area). All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. For more show information, check out www.livenation.com. Fans can also go to www.avrillavigne.com and click the “fan club” icon to register for special access to presale tickets.

George Winston @ Orpheum Theater

GEORGE WINSTON
TO PERFORM SOLO PIANO CONCERT
ORPHEUM THEATRE
FEBRUARY 7, 2008

Phoenix, AZ (November 8, 2007) – Solo pianist George Winston, best known for his seasonally themed recordings including December, Autumn, Winter Into Spring, and Summer, will perform a solo piano concert at Orpheum Theatre on Thursday, February 7 at 7:30 pm. Collection baskets will be at the entrances of the theatre for guests to make donations of non-perishable food items to benefit the St. Mary's Westside Food Bank, a local organization benefiting families in need of assistance.

This solo piano concert will feature selections from George's melodic piano recordings, as well as R&B piano, stride piano, Vince Guaraldi’s Peanuts© pieces, and more. George will also play some Hawaiian Slack Key guitar.

In 1972 George recorded his first solo piano album, Ballads and Blues 1972. Since 1980 George has released nine more solo piano albums: Autumn (1980), Winter Into Spring (1982), December (1982), Summer (1991), Forest (1994), Linus & Lucy-The Music of Vince Guaraldi (1996 - which features compositions by the late jazz pianist, including Cast Your Fate to the Wind and pieces from the Peanuts TV specials); Plains (1999 - which was inspired by his Eastern Montana upbringing), Night Divides The Day - The Music Of The Doors (2002) and Montana – A Love Story (2004). His latest solo piano album is entitled Gulf Coast Blues & Impressions – A Hurricane Relief Benefit.

Additional George Winston information online at www.georgewinston.com.

TICKETS ON-SALE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 AT 10 AM
Reserved tickets priced at $38.00, $30.00 and a limited number of Orchestra seating priced at $50.00 will go on-sale Monday, November 12 at www.livenation.com and all Ticketmaster outlets. To charge by phone, call 480.784.4444 (Phoenix Metro Area) or 520.321.1000 (Outside Phoenix Area). Tickets will be available at Phoenix Convention Center Box Office after Monday, November 12. All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges. For more show information, check out www.livenation.com

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Kenny G @ Dodge Theatre

KENNY G WILL PERFORM WITH THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY
AT DODGE THEATRE ON FEBRUARY 26, 2008

Phoenix, AZ (November 6, 2007) – Internationally celebrated recording artist Kenny G – acclaimed as the biggest-selling instrumental musician and biggest-selling jazz musician of the modern era, will perform with the Phoenix Symphony at Dodge Theatre on Tuesday, February 26. The show will begin at 7:30 pm.

It is Kenny G’s innate ability to create and set different moods with his music that has made him such an enduring force and earned him Grammy, American Music, Soul Train, World Music and NAACP Image Awards as well as a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He has sold more than 75 million albums, singles and videos over the past 24 years (45 million in the U.S. alone).

Kenny G is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on his February 2008 Concord Music Group debut RHYTHM AND ROMANCE. RHYTHM AND ROMANCE melds Latin love songs with the soft tantalizing sound of the soprano saxophone for an intoxicating album full of rich electrifying songs that will have fans swaying seductively all night long.

RHYTHM AND ROMANCE, follows up his 2006 collection of all-instrumental popular material “I’m In The Mood For Love…The Most Romantic Melodies of All Time”. On this album, Kenny lends his romantic soprano saxophone sound to an entire program of romantic songs featuring several chart hits including: “If I Ain’t Got You” (Alicia Keys), “You’re Beautiful” (James Blunt), and “You Raise Me Up” (Josh Groban). The album also contains highlights that originated from movies: Henry Mancini’s “Love Theme from Romeo & Juliet,” Johnny Mandel’s “The Shadow of Your Smile” (Love Theme from The Sandpiper), and “As Time Goes By” (from Casablanca). Prior to that, Kenny released his fourth holiday best-seller “The Greatest Holiday Classics,” preceded by 2004’s RIAA gold “At Last…The Duets Album” which featured vocalists and instrumentalists Barbara Streisand, LeAnn Rimes, Gladys Knight, Earth Wind & Fire, Yolanda Adams, Chaka Kahn, Burt Bacharach and Arturo Sandoval.

TICKETS ON-SALE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 AT 10 A.M.
Reserved tickets priced at $75.00, $55.00, $45.00 and limited number of Golden Circle tickets priced at $100.00 will go on-sale at 10 A.M. on Monday, November 12 at the Dodge Theatre Box Office, www.livenation.com and all Ticketmaster outlets. To charge by phone call 480.784.4444 (Phoenix Metro Area) or 520.321.1000 (Outside Phoenix Area). All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges. For more show information, check out www.livenation.com. KENNY G WILL PERFORM WITH
THE PHOENIX SYMPHONY
AT DODGE THEATRE ON FEBRUARY 26, 2008

Phoenix, AZ (November 6, 2007) – Internationally celebrated recording artist Kenny G – acclaimed as the biggest-selling instrumental musician and biggest-selling jazz musician of the modern era, will perform with the Phoenix Symphony at Dodge Theatre on Tuesday, February 26. The show will begin at 7:30 pm.

It is Kenny G’s innate ability to create and set different moods with his music that has made him such an enduring force and earned him Grammy, American Music, Soul Train, World Music and NAACP Image Awards as well as a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He has sold more than 75 million albums, singles and videos over the past 24 years (45 million in the U.S. alone).

Kenny G is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on his February 2008 Concord Music Group debut RHYTHM AND ROMANCE. RHYTHM AND ROMANCE melds Latin love songs with the soft tantalizing sound of the soprano saxophone for an intoxicating album full of rich electrifying songs that will have fans swaying seductively all night long.

RHYTHM AND ROMANCE, follows up his 2006 collection of all-instrumental popular material “I’m In The Mood For Love…The Most Romantic Melodies of All Time”. On this album, Kenny lends his romantic soprano saxophone sound to an entire program of romantic songs featuring several chart hits including: “If I Ain’t Got You” (Alicia Keys), “You’re Beautiful” (James Blunt), and “You Raise Me Up” (Josh Groban). The album also contains highlights that originated from movies: Henry Mancini’s “Love Theme from Romeo & Juliet,” Johnny Mandel’s “The Shadow of Your Smile” (Love Theme from The Sandpiper), and “As Time Goes By” (from Casablanca). Prior to that, Kenny released his fourth holiday best-seller “The Greatest Holiday Classics,” preceded by 2004’s RIAA gold “At Last…The Duets Album” which featured vocalists and instrumentalists Barbara Streisand, LeAnn Rimes, Gladys Knight, Earth Wind & Fire, Yolanda Adams, Chaka Kahn, Burt Bacharach and Arturo Sandoval.

TICKETS ON-SALE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 AT 10 A.M.
Reserved tickets priced at $75.00, $55.00, $45.00 and limited number of Golden Circle tickets priced at $100.00 will go on-sale at 10 A.M. on Monday, November 12 at the Dodge Theatre Box Office, www.livenation.com and all Ticketmaster outlets. To charge by phone call 480.784.4444 (Phoenix Metro Area) or 520.321.1000 (Outside Phoenix Area). All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges. For more show information, check out www.livenation.com.

Michael W. Smith Christmas Tour

MICHAEL W. SMITH CHRISTMAS TOUR 2007 - Tickets on Sale Now!

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – One of the most popular recording artists in Christian music MICHAEL W. SMITH brings his “It’s A Wonderful Christmas” tour to the Valley at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 8th at the Highlands Church. The 3-hour event features a full symphony orchestra, and special guests THE KATINAS, and American Idol’s MELINDA DOOLITTLE.

MICHAEL W. SMITH just released his 20th studio album, It’s A Wonderful Christmas. The powerful collection features all-original Christmas songs (other than “What Child Is This”) that echo his heartfelt connection to that most special season. Like his musical hero John Williams (composer of film scores for “Jaws,” “Star Wars,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “Jurassic Park”), Smith’s work has an epic, cinematic quality that stirs emotions in the listener. It’s the kind of music that is not simply heard; it’s felt. “It’s so big and symphonic,” says Smith, who himself has scored two films, including “Second Chance” in which he also starred. “It feels like you’re going to get to the end of the record and you’ll want to see the movie. It sounds like a soundtrack.”
The iconic artist has enjoyed chart-topping success on contemporary Christian and pop radio, and he has amassed a staggering 31 No. 1 singles, such as “I Will Be Here For You" and “Healing Rain.” To date, Smith has sold over 13 million units resulting in five RIAA-certified platinum and 16 gold projects, an American Music Award, three GRAMMY Awards and 40 Dove Awards.

Over the years, people have come to respect Smith as a man of many gifts. He has written and recorded music that has infused America’s cultural climate with hope. He’s a gifted worship leader that has drawn other believers closer to God through his songs. However, there’s no denying that one of his greatest gifts is simply as a composer.

Tickets are $55 and $65 and on sale now at http://www.ticketforce.com/
The Highlands Church is located at 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, in Scottsdale.