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U2 360 Tour on Sale Now!

U2 360° TOUR

Presented by BlackBerry

FASTEST SELL OUT & LARGEST CONCERT ATTENDANCE

IN ROSE BOWL HISTORY

U2 CONCERT SOLD OUT AT 90,000 TICKETS!

TOTAL TICKET SALES FOR U2 360° TOUR REACH 2.5 MILLION

U2 360° TOUR COMES TO PHOENIX

OCTOBER 20

WITH SPECIAL GUEST BLACK EYED PEAS

U2 360° TOUR - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Tuesday, April 7, 2009:

With combined sales yesterday of over 450,000 tickets sold, U2 360° Tour has now surpassed an amazing 2.5 million tickets sold throughout Europe and North American since the tour was announced on March 9^th.

The response to the tour has been overwhelming as records continue to shatter as shows are put on sale. In Los Angeles, at 4:00 pm today, tour promoters Live Nation announced that the Rose Bowl performance was sold out at 90,000 tickets. This makes U2’s October 25^th performance both the fastest selling and the largest attended concert to play the Rose Bowl in history

Last Monday, when the first North American shows were put on sale, U2 360° Tour, presented by BlackBerry set the largest single day attendance records in New York (82,000 tickets sold), Boston (72,000 tickets sold) and Chicago (65,000 tickets sold). This morning continued the trend as a 2^nd and final New York Giant Stadium performance (Sept. 25^th) was an immediate sell-out bringing the total tickets sold at that venue to 164,000. In Washington sales quickly surpassed 60,000 tickets sold in the first few hours while the 2^nd Chicago concert (Sept 13th) sold an additional 60,000 tickets. Vancouver kept up the momentum with over 57,000 tickets sold. Along with the huge LA success, additional on-sales in Atlanta, Tampa and the second Boston performance brought today’s total ticket sales to over 450,000.

The European sales have also been record breaking. At Dublin’s Croke Park, 160,000 tickets for U2 360° Tour performances on July 24^th and 25^th sold out in just 40 minutes leading to the immediate announcement of a 3^rd and final event in that city. Sales in Gothenburg and Amsterdam were so brisk that 2^nd performances were added and sold out within hours of them going on sale. In Zagreb all previous sales records in that country were shattered with an unprecedented two sold out stadium events. U2’s tour opener in Barcelona sold out in 54 minutes becoming the fastest ever sold out show in the history of pop music in Spain with a second show subsequently added

The final 2009 concert dates were also announced today. Tickets for U2 concerts in Raleigh, NC on October 3^rd at Carter Finlay Stadium as well as the October 18^th performance in Norman, OK at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium go on sale Friday, April 17th. Tickets for the October 23^rd performance at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, NV go on sale Saturday, April 18th. And lastly, tickets for the October 12^th performance in Dallas, TX at New Cowboys Stadium, in Houston, TX on October 14^th at Reliant Stadium and in Phoenix, AZ on October 20^th at University of Phoenix Stadium will go on sale Monday, April 20^th.

TICKETS FOR PHOENIX DATE GO ON SALE MONDAY, APRIL 20 AT 10AM

Full details of all dates and on-sale information as well as a virtual model of the unique production and seating positions can be found on a dedicated microsite at U2.com. Subscribers to U2’s official website u2.com will have an opportunity to purchase tickets in advance of the public on sale date.

The U2 360° tour is sponsored by BlackBerry® and produced by Live Nation Global Touring.

RECKLESS KELLY TO SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AT ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS OPENING DAY

RECKLESS KELLY
TO SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
AT ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS OPENING DAY
AND PERFORM LIVE AT THE RHYTHM ROOM

It's time to bust out those baseball gloves and head on down to Chase Field this Monday, April 6th to see Austin, TX rockers, Reckless Kelly, perform the National Anthem at the Arizona Diamondbacks home opener. The game kicks off at 12:40PM so be sure to get there early!

Reckless Kelly
and special guests Micky & The Motorcars
will also perform live at
The Rhythm Room on April 7

Like what you hear and want more? Reckless Kelly was recently nominated Best Live Band at the Lone Star Music Awards and winners of Best Country Band at the Austin Music Awards. Don’t miss Reckless Kelly perform their highly energetic live show at The Rhythm Room on Tuesday, April 7. Special guest Micky & The Motorcars will open the 7:30pm show.


TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR THE RHYTHM ROOM PERFORMANCE

VANS WARPED TOUR® 2009 Hit Phoenix June 30th!

VANS WARPED TOUR® 2009
Presented by AT&T

NEW SITE LAUNCH AND INTERNET PRE-SALE ON APRIL 1 AT WWW.WARPEDTOUR.COM;

46-DATE TOUR COMMENCES JUNE 26 IN POMONA, CA
AND FINISHES AUGUST 23 IN CARSON, CA;

KICK-OFF PARTY CONFIRMED FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 2
AT THE KEY CLUB IN WEST HOLLYWOOD WITH PERFORMANCES FROM
THE ADOLESCENTS, TSOL, SING IT LOUD, TV/TV AND TAT



It's not summer until the Vans Warped Tour® Presented by AT&T begins. The annual punk rock extravaganza celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, and organizers are promising the most memorable jaunt yet for North America's longest-running touring festival. The 46-date tour commences June 26 in Pomona, CA and finishes August 23 in Carson, CA (see full list of tour dates, cities and venues below). The tour’s kick-off party is confirmed for Thursday, April 2 at the Key Club in West Hollywood with performances from the Adolescents, TSOL, Sing It Loud, TV/TV and TAT.
The 2009 incarnation of the VANS Warped Tour--affectionately known as "punk rock summer camp”--will host a distinct and diverse lineup of the hottest artists on the scene, as well as a full concourse of lifestyle attractions and vendors. Even better, it all comes at a traditionally affordable ticket price. With a new website launching April 1, WWW.WARPEDTOUR.COM will be more interactive than ever. Visit the site for a full list of bands performing at each show and more.
Also starting April 1, fans can purchase their tickets early via the annual internet pre-sale on the website. Fan-friendly ticket prices remain a staple of the Vans Warped Tour. In order to keep the festival affordable for all concertgoers, presale prices are approximately $25. That exclusive pre-sale price gives fans a concert ticket, a copy of the Vans Warped Tour 2009 compilation CD (SideOneDummy), a 25-cent donation to the Camp Hollywood Heart* charity and all service fees. Fans who snag the limited number of presale tickets in each market will also qualify for a chance to win exclusive prizes like tickets to a Vans Warped Tour 15th Anniversary special event in Los Angeles this September. Meanwhile, the regular on-sale for all of the dates will start on April 18.
The much-lauded WARPED Old School Stage returns to some cities in 2009. Check WWW.WARPEDTOUR.COM for details. There's another change to the tour's landscape this year--the tour will feature one main stage instead of two. This tour evolution will allow artists to give fans a full 40-minute set as opposed to 30-minutes in past years. Ten bands will rock the main stage at each date, and set changes will run like clockwork at only 20 minutes, encouraging fans to check out side stages as well.
Tour founder and producer Kevin Lyman comments, "We went to one main stage for a couple reasons. Many of these bands have been around for a long time and have lots of songs to choose from, so this year, instead of limiting them to five or six songs, they will have 40 minutes to play all your favorite songs from the past and a couple of new ones. This year's lineup is a great mix of the old and the new and continues our attempt to keep the lineup as diverse as possible. Since times are tough, it was also important to me to figure out how to keep the ticket price low this year. This way we can accomplish that AND still put on an awesome show."
Festival organizers made this traveling punk rock circus the summer's best bang for your buck. Appealing to everyone from traditional punk fans to backpacking hip hop kids to metal heads, VANS Warped Tour has its finger on the pulse of the most fiery acts in absolutely each and every genre--from the brash gutter punk of Gallows and the Adicts to the epic art metal of Underoath and the street savvy rhymes of P.O.S. Check out the lineup below. List is subject to change and not all bands will perform at every day (check WWW.WARPEDTOUR.COM for band listings by city).

3OH!3
A Day to Remember
A Rocket to the Moon
A Skylit Drive
Alexisonfire
Anti-Flag
Attack Attack!
Bad Religion
Bayside
Big D and the Kids Table
Black Tide
Bouncing Souls
Breathe Carolina
Breathe Electric
Brokencyde
Cash Cash
Channel 3
Chiodos
Dance Gavin Dance
Dear and the Headlights
DI
Dirty Heads
DOA
Escape the Fate
Every Avenue
Fishbone
Flipper
Flogging Molly
Forever the Sickest Kids
Gallows
Guttermouth
Hit the Lights
I Set My Friends on Fire
In This Moment
Innerpartysystem
Ivy League
Jeffree Star
Kiros
Less Than Jake
Lights
LoveHateHero
Madina Lake
Manic Hispanic
Meg & Dia
Millionaires
NeverShoutNever
NOFX
Outernational
P.O.S.
Punk Rock Karaoke
Runner Runner
Saosin
Scary Kids Scaring Kids
Senses Fail
Shad
Shooter Jennings
Silverstein
Sing it Loud
Streetlight Manifesto
TAT
The A.K.A.s
The Adicts
The Architects
The Ataris
The Devil Wears Prada
The Dickies
The Duane Peters Gunfight
The Exploited
The Goodnight Anthem
The Main
The White Tie Affair
There For Tomorrow
Therefore I Am
Thrice
Total Chaos
TSOL
TV/TV
UK Subs
Underoath
Valencia
Vanna
Westbound Train

Plus, Keeping our environment in mind, the WARPED ECO INITIATIVES (WEI) continue to be a big part of the tour in 2009. Facets of WEI range from biodiesel fuel for touring trucks and buses to environmentally friendly catering for bands and crew courtesy of Tada Catering. There's even a solar-powered sound system on the Kevin Says Stage. WARPED will again collaborate with Philippe Cousteau’s environmental organization Earth Echo International to cultivate environmentally-friendly programs that encourage awareness through action, and to bring these initiatives to into the collective fan consciousness. Furthering WEI's online presence, the WARPED website (WWW.WARPEDTOUR.COM) showcases pages for each tour date, including public transportation options and carpool message boards as well as eco contests and initiatives. WARPED TOUR and EarthEcho International will again organize a volunteer watershed cleanup at NOAA’s Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Monterey, CA.
In addition, the VANS WARPED TOUR has partnered with the TJ Martell Foundation once more. For each tour date, the TJ Martell Foundation will auction pair of tickets and the opportunity for fans to watch their favorite band from the side of the stage. Plus, the second annual Vans Warped Tour/TJ Martell bowling event has been scheduled for June 29 in Phoenix, AZ. Bands will square off in a rock n' roll bowling competition of epic proportions. Working in conjunction with KEDJ (The Edge), WARPED will auction off a spot on every band bowling team, allowing lucky fans to roll alongside their favorite rockers.
It will no doubt be another year to remember for this summer tradition. See what the press has said about past installments of the tour:

“Best Tour/Festival Of The Year”
--Alternative Press, February 2009

“Trends pass. Rock festivals come and go. But the Warped Tour marches on. Warped hasn't just survived--it continues to thrive: Fourteen years after quietly premiering as a celebration of the teenage skate-surf-punk culture, one decade after expanding to a massive multi-stage event, the traveling music party remains one of the summer's perennial draws…”
--Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, July 17, 2009

“…as much a coming-of-age experience as a concert event. The bonding between the bands and their mostly young fans is very real, with autograph sessions and mingling being as common as the catchy riffs pinging around the pavilion.”
--Christopher Porter, Washington Post, July 19, 2008

“…about 100 bands on 10 stages made for several forms of success…”
--Jon Caramanica, New York Times, July 28, 2008

“…the ultimate sampler platter for what's hot and rising from the underground or has already arrived…”
--Darryl Morden, Hollywood Reporter/Reuters, June 22, 2008

“…your one-stop-shop for the kids (and grown ups) to get their fill of the bands that they love…a great way to spend a day whether you're 15 , 25, or 50…”
--Alexis Roberts, ArtistDirect.com, June 24, 2008

“The event focuses on music, but also offers a variety of activities with a purpose. FM World offered free skin cancer screenings and other organizations focused on raising awareness about sexually transmitted diseases, breast cancer, the dangers of smoking and becoming eco-friendly. Other tents provided pure fun, such as the Rock Band video game tent, equipped with four sets of drums, guitars and microphones.”
--Angela Simental, El Paso Times, June 27, 2008

“The festival isn't just a bunch of bands playing music, it's about the shared experience between everyone, whether you’re a band member, roadie, vendor or ultimate fan.”
--Kellie Hwang and Nicki Escudero/AZCentral.com/Arizona Republic, June 26, 2008

“…the Warped Tour has managed to stay relevant and vital while the music industry withers away into the broadband ether. The touring festival stays alive by reacting to the fickle tastes of its suburban teen fan base--it's flexible.”
--Ryan Dombal, Blender.com, July 28, 2008

The full list of tour dates is below (subject to change):

Date City Venue
Fri 6/26 Pomona, CA Pomona Fairplex
Sat 6/27 San Francisco, CA Pier 30/32
Sun 6/28 Ventura, CA Seaside Park
Tue 6/30 Phoenix, AZ Cricket Pavilion
Wed 7/1 Las Cruces, NM NMSU Practice Field
Thu 7/2 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center
Fri 7/3 Houston, TX The Showgrounds @ Sam Houston
Race Park
Sun 7/5 Dallas, TX Superpages.com Center
Tue 7/7 Indianapolis, IN Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Wed 7/8 Pittsburgh, PA Post Gazette Pavilion
Thu 7/9 Cleveland, OH Time Warner Cable Amphitheatre
Fri 7/10 Toronto, ON Arrow Hall
Sat 7/11 Montreal, QC Parc Jean Drapeau
Sun 7/12 Hartford, CT New England Dodge Music Center
Tue 7/14 Washington, DC Merriweather Post Pavilion
Wed 7/15 Scranton, PA Toyota Pavilion
Thu 7/16 Buffalo, NY Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
Fri 7/17 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center
Sat 7/18 Uniondale, NY Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Sun 7/19 Oceanport, NJ Monmouth Park Racetrack
Tue 7/21 Boston, MA Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts
Wed 7/22 Virginia Beach, VA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Thu 7/23 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Fri 7/24 Orlando, FL Central Florida Fairgrounds
Sat 7/25 Miami, FL Cruzan Amphitheatre
Sun 7/26 Tampa, FL Vinoy Park
Tue 7/28 Atlanta, GA Lakewood Amphitheatre
Wed 7/29 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
Thu 7/30 Milwaukee, WI Marcus Amphitheatre
Fri 7/31 Detroit, MI Comerica Park
Sat 8/1 Chicago, IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
Sun 8/2 Minneapolis, MN Canterbury Park
Mon 8/3 St. Louis, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Tue 8/4 Kansas City, MO Sandstone Amphitheatre
Fri 8/7 Boise, ID Idaho Center Amphitheatre
Sat 8/8 Salt Lake City, UT Utah State Fairgrounds
Sun 8/9 Denver, CO Invesco Field
Wed 8/12 Calgary, AB Race City Speedway
Fri 8/14 Vancouver, BC Thunderbird Stadium
Sat 8/15 Seattle, WA Gorge Amphitheatre
Sun 8/16 Portland, OR Washington County Fairgrounds
Wed 8/19 Fresno, CA Save Mart Center
Thu 8/20 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
Fri 8/21 Sacramento, CA Sleep Train Amphitheatre
Sat 8/22 San Diego, CA Cricket Amphitheatre
Sun 8/23 Los Angeles, CA Home Depot Center

The Vans Warped Tour® is made possible through the support of Vans®, presenting sponsor AT&T, and supporting sponsors such as: Kia Motors, truth.com, Monster Energy, Trojan, Hurley, Skullcandy, Rockband 2, xBox, Sonic Bids, Ernie Ball, Denny’s All Nighter, Alternative Press, NAMM, Sabian, Smartpunk, Dickies, FUSE TV, Zildjian, PETA2, Shirts for a Cure Project, Amnesty International and many others. Canadian Sponsors include West 49, AUX TV and more!

About Vans Warped Tour
The VANS WARPED TOUR® is well established as America’s longest-running touring festival, breaking up-and-coming indie talent as well as showcasing established artists since 1995. It has cemented its place in history by playing a major role in bringing punk-rock/skate/action sports culture from the underground to the forefront of American youth culture, while at the same time creating awareness and taking action towards environmental and causes and helping those in need. The traveling punk rock summer camp features a diverse array of artists as well as a variety of lifestyle attractions for its traditionally low ticket price. For more information on the tour that Alternative Press readers voted the “Best Tour/Festival” of 2009 and Rolling Stone called “America’s most successful festival” (2005), go to: WWW.WARPEDTOUR.COM.

This year’s 15th Anniversary VANS WARPED TOUR artwork was created by New York-based rock poster artist Brian Ewing, who has been working in the music industry since 2000. For the past six years, Brian has worked and toured with the VANS WARPED TOUR. He’s also created iconic imagery for such bands as Queens Of The Stone Age, Billy Idol, Alkaline Trio, Brand New, Metallica, The Bouncing Souls, My Chemical Romance and Bad Religion. In July 2009, Dark Horse books will publish Don’t Hold Your Breath, a collection of Brian’s rock poster work from the past eight years, with a forward written by Kevin Lyman.
http://www.brianewing.com/


* Camp Hollywood Heart (www.camppacificheartland.org) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing recreational opportunities through a summer camping program for children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.

Tempe Music Festival: Line Up is Set are you ready?

Tempe Music Festival Line Up:

DOWNLOAD EVENT PROGRAM

Friday, April 3
Circle K Main Stage
4:30 pm Doors Open
5:00 pm POP EVIL
5:45 pm COWBOY MOUTH
7:10 pm OUTLAWS
8:45 pm ROGER CLYNE & THE PEACEMAKERS
10:30 pm KID ROCK
Schedule / acts subject to change.


Red Bull Wake Lab
4:15 pm RED BULL AIR FORCE SKYDIVING DEMO
4:30 pm PRO WAKEBOARDING DEMO
5:00 pm PRO WAKEBOARDING DEMO
5:30 pm PRO WAKEBOARDING DEMO
6:00 pm PRO WAKEBOARDING DEMO
Schedule / acts subject to change.

Corona Cove &Barefoot Sand Bar
5:30 pm BIG BANG DUELING PIANOS
6:45 pm BIG BANG DUELING PIANOS
7:45 pm BIG BANG DUELING PIANOS
9:15 pm BIG BANG DUELING PIANOS
Schedule / acts subject to change.

Saturday, April 4
Circle K Main Stage
12:00 pm Doors Open
12:15 pm RED LETTER DRIVE
1:00 pm TELESCOPE
1:45 pm WENSDAY
2:30 pm TONGUE DRIED SUN
3:15 pm VAYDEN
4:30 pm SHINY TOY GUNS
5:45 pm MUTEMATH
7:00 pm TOM MORELLO:THE NIGHTWATCHMAN
8:10 pm HIGH SCHOOL SRP GARAGE BAND COMPETITION WINNER
8:35 pm ALL AMERICAN REJECTS
10:00 pm COLLEGE SRP GARAGE BAND COMPETITION WINNER
10:25 pm 3 DOORS DOWN
Schedule / acts subject to change.


Red Bull Wake Lab
12:00 pm QUARTER FINALS COMPETITION
3:00 pm SEMI FINALS COMPETITION
4:15 pm RED BULL AIR FORCE SKYDIVING DEMO
5:30 pm FINAL ROUND COMPETITION
Schedule / acts subject to change.




Corona Cove &Barefoot Sand Bar
12:45 pm BIG BANG DUELING PIANOS
2:15 pm BIG BANG DUELING PIANOS
3:30 pm BIG BANG DUELING PIANOS
4:45 pm BIG BANG DUELING PIANOS
6:00 pm BIG BANG DUELING PIANOS
7:15 pm BIG BANG DUELING PIANOS
Schedule / acts subject to change.

SRP Music Shack
12:30 pm FALLEN ADRIFT
1:20 pm SIX SECOND REVIVAL
2:10 pm BLACK ANTEX
3:00 pm LONDON AIRSPACE
3:50 pm THE SEASON PREMIERE
4:40 pm THE DORSETS
5:30 pm WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Schedule / acts subject to change.

DOWNLOAD EVENT PROGRAM

2009 SRPGarage Band Competition
Tune in to Channel 7 to see Arizona's top garage bands compete for a spot at the 2009 Circle K Tempe Music Festival! Use your digital remote to vote and send your favorite top six bands to the final round of the SRP Garage Band Competition at the event on Saturday, April 4. The final six will play live on the Garage Band Stage where they will go through an additional round of judging to determine the top High School and College bands. The winners of the SRP Garage Band Competition will open for the All American Rejects and 3 Doors Down on the Circle K Main Stage.

New Kids on the Block Return July 12!

THE PARTY CONTINUES!

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK
TO GIVE THEIR FANS “FULL SERVICE”
SUNDAY, JULY 12

Over the past year they’ve brought fans the reunion that no one thought would happen, they’ve sparked a frenzy that no one expected, they’ve brought their classic moves that no one thought they’d still have, and now, they’re bringing a Summer BLOCK party like no other! After selling out arenas, New Kids on the Block are hitting summer stages across the country with their “Full Service” summer 2009 tour kicking off, May 28, 2009 in Atlanta. The tour will make a stop in Phoenix on Sunday, July 12 at Cricket Wireless Pavilion. The show will begin at 7:30pm. Tickets go on sale This Saturday, April 4 at 10am.

“We have put everything we have into the making of this Summer Tour. We have strategized and we are on a mission to THANK OUR FANS IN A BIG WAY!” says Donnie Wahlberg. “This tour is going to be a party like no other! Wet, hot, wild, fun! We owe it to all of our fans.”

The guys promise lots of surprises! Fans will even get the chance to participate in the show, and sign up for prizes to get onstage. It’s a brand new show with brand new stunts. If you thought 2008 was hot, wait until NKOTB takes the stage for their “Full Service” tour, never a group to disappoint, the guys are bringing fans the hottest show of summer 2009.
The shows have featured a varied set list including classics such as, “Hangin Tough,” “Step by Step,” and “Right Stuff,” mixed with the newer tunes like, “Single” and “Summertime” from their brand new album, THE BLOCK. As the New York Post described, “the encore of 1990's ‘Step By Step’ and the 1989 tune ‘Hangin' Tough’ were gasoline on the concert fire.” and the OC Register exclaimed, “they put on a stellar show that kept the crowd on its feet for two hours.” “Not only do the New Kids sound better than they ever did, they also look like they're having even more fun than they did 20 years ago,” lauded Newsday.

TICKETS ON-SALE THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 4 AT 10AM

Live Nation Concert Updates!

UPCOMING SHOWS!

· LAMB OF GOD with SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, CHILDREN OF BODOM, GOD FORBID & MUNICIPAL WASTE – Thursday, April 2 at Dodge Theatre
· KID ROCK, ROGER CLYNE & THE PEACEMAKERS, COWBOY MOUTH, THE OUTLAWS - Friday, April 3 at the Tempe Music Festival
· 3 DOORS DOWN, ALL AMERICAN REJECTS, TOM MORELLO: THE NIGHTWATCHMAN, MUTEMATH, SHINY TOY GUNS – Saturday, April 4 at Tempe Music Festival

JUST ANNOUNCED

v DIANA KRALL at Dodge Theatre on August 5 – Tickets on-sale THIS Monday, March 30 at 10am
v JONAS BROTHERS with special guest JORDIN SPARKS and HONOR SOCIETY at Jobing.com Arena on August 11 – Tickets on-sale THIS Saturday, March 28 at 10am

NEW INFORMATION

SUICIDAL TENDENCIES have been added as a support act for the NO FEAR TOUR with LAMB OF GOD at Dodge Theatre on Thursday, April 2
4 pack of Reserved Tickets for $75.00 are now available for UNWIGGED & UNPLUGGED (songs from Spinal Tap, A Mighty Wind and more) at Dodge Theatre on April 27
THE KILLERS have rescheduled their show for Monday, September 28 at Dodge Theatre

Get your Light Rail on with the Tempe Music Festival!

Free Metro Light Rail, taxi passes available at Circle K Tempe Music Festival METRO LIGHT RAIL EXTENDS HOURS DURING CIRCLE K TEMPE MUSIC FESTIVAL!

In celebration of the 7th Annual Circle K Tempe Music Festival at Tempe Beach Park on April 3 and 4, the Metro Light Rail and several event sponsors are going the extra mile to ensure a safe event. First, the Metro Light Rail will extend service until 12:30 a.m. both days of the event. In addition, Jose Cuervo will distribute 500 free Metro Light Rail ride passes both days of the event, Budweiser’s Family of Beers will be distributing free taxi ride coupons both days of the event, and Hensley & Co. will be conducting a designated driver incentive program that will provide free non-alcoholic beer, soda and water for those who pledge not to drink and drive from the event. O’Doul’s, Dr. Pepper and Icelandic Glacial Water will provide the incentive beverages. Now in its seventh year, the Circle K Tempe Music Festival has grown to be the largest music festival in Arizona. This year, the event will feature national, regional and local acts including Kid Rock, Roger Clyne & The Peacemaker, The Outlaws, Cowboy Mouth and Pop Evil performing on Friday, April 3 and 3 Doors Down, All American Rejects, Tom Morello: The Nightwatchman (of Rage Against the Machine), MUTEMATH, Shiny Toy Guns, Vayden, Tongue Dried Sun, Wensday, Red Letter Drive performing on Saturday, April 4.

In addition to the dozens of national acts performing over the weekend, the event boasts a number of sports, musical and kid-friendly attractions as well. These include:
The Red Bull Wake Lab on Tempe Town Lake, the biggest and most innovative wakeboarding event ever created and executed in the state of Arizona. Some of the nation’s best riders along with several Arizona athletes will wakeboard in this revolutionary competition on a course that includes a complex mix of handrails and transfer rails, along with an elevated pool and wall ride built on Tempe Town Lake;
The Red Bull Air Force, a 12-man team assembled from the most accomplished and experienced skydivers, BASE jumpers and Para gliders on the planet. The team combines for over 130,000 skydives and 5,000 BASE jumps. Throughout the year, they perform more than 60 demos including air shows, NFL football games, NASCAR races, motocross races as well as skydiving and BASE jumping competitions. These all-out wild men have kayaked out of airplanes, ski BASE jumped off a 30-story casino and developed a form of "free flying" that allows the skydiver to fly at speeds close to 340 miles an hour and will do doing demos all weekend long;
A fully-operational Circle K store on-site, with all proceeds from the store going to the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation;
The SRP Lil’ Rockers Area with hands-on interactive instruments and music-related arts and crafts;
The SRP Music Shack Stage & Garage Band Competition where the SRP Garage Band Competition finalists will battle it out to see who will open for major 3 Doors Down and All American Rejects at the festival;
Corona Cove, a traditional beach-themed area between the Historic Mill Avenue Bridges at the waterfront that will have sand volleyball, and Tempe’s own Big Bang dueling pianos as well. The area, presented by Corona, will also allow event-goers a close-up view of the Red Bull Wake Lab Competition;
B Lounge presented by the Budweiser Family of Beers, which will act as the official VIP area of the event and will include free food and drink and giveaways from Budweiser;
TMF TV, an all-access "behind the scenes" interview program occurring live during the festival; and
Bud Light Sports Lounge, which will have plenty of flat screen televisions so festival attendees won’t miss a minute of NCAA March Madness action.
More than 40 food, beverage and retail vendors will also be on-site offering product samplings, giveaways and other promotions all weekend long. The event is sponsored by Circle K, Live Nation, City of Tempe, SRP, Cox Communications, Red Bull Energy Drink, Desert Ridge Marketplace, Tempe Marketplace, Budweiser, Bud Light Lime, Corona, Michelob Ultra, Jose Cuervo, Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper, Frito-Lay, Kraft Foods, Barefoot Wines, Ben & Jerry’s, Dose Energy, Mentos, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Arizona Event Campaign, Inc., Cricket Wireless, Dillard’s, Southern Comfort, NYPD Pizza, Macayo’s Depot Cantina, Jason’s Deli, Icelandic Glacial, AZ Central, Arizona Republic, College Times, Metromix.com, the Big Bang, Kiss FM, 98 KUPD FM, Mix 96.9 FM, Edge 103.9 FM, 93.3 KDKB FM, The Peak 98.7 FM and Entertainment Solutions, Inc.
Tickets for the 2009 Circle K Tempe Music Festival are available at www.livenation.com, Dodge Theatre Box Office, Tempe Market Place Guest Services or by phone at 1-800-594-TIXX. Two day passes are currently available for $60.00. Advance tickets are available $35.00 and will increase to $45.00 the week of the festival. Special VIP tickets are available for $100 each day, for complete information go to www.livenation.com. All dates, acts, attractions and ticket prices are subject to change without notice.

Additional Acts added to Tempe Music Festival!

ADDITIONAL ACTS ANNOUNCED FOR
CIRCLE K TEMPE MUSIC FESTIVAL

TICKETS ON-SALE NOW!

March 24, 2009 (Tempe, AZ) – POP EVIL, VAYDEN, TONGUE DRIED SUN, WENSDAY, TELESCOPE and RED LETTER DRIVE have been added to the rock-sold lineup for the 2009 Circle K Tempe Music Festival. Pop Evil will kick off the festivities at 5:00pm on Friday, April 3 and will join fellow Michigan alum Kid Rock, Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers, Cowboy Mouth and The Outlaws. On Saturday, April 4 the festival will begin at 12 NOON with Red Letter Drive followed by Telescope, Wensday, Tongue Dried Sun, Vayden, Shiny Toy Guns, MUTEMATH, Tom Morello: The Nightwatchman, The All American Rejects and 3 Doors Down.

The Circle K Tempe Music Festival returns for its seventh year in Tempe Beach Park as Arizona’s premier music festival with entertainment featuring national, regional and local acts along with activities and attractions for the whole family.



Tickets for the 2009 Circle K Tempe Music Festival are available at http://www.livenation.com/, Dodge Theatre Box Office, Tempe Market Place Guest Services or by phone at 1-800-594-TIXX. Two day passes are currently available for $60.00. Advance tickets will be priced at $35.00 and will increase to $45.00 beginning on Monday, March 30. Special VIP tickets are available for $100 each day, for complete information go to http://www.livenation.com/. All dates, acts, attractions and ticket prices are subject to change without notice.

Pop Evil has toured consistently since the release of their first full-length album, Lipstick on the Mirror with a combination of headline dates and “Special Guest” support with Puddle of Mudd, Tesla, Theory of a Deadman, P.O.D. and Saliva. Named as one of iTunes “Top New Artists of ’08,” Pop Evil continues their march across America and the airwaves.

Vayden, the Phoenix based hi-energy, four piece rock/alt/metal band is a fresh taste of modern rock, based on the timeless foundations of the genre. Soulful vocals, heavy, yet melodic guitars and a tight, inventive rhythm section create the unique genetic make-up of Vayden’s sound. Vayden has opened for Matchbox 20, Alien Ant Farm, Slightly Stoopid, 30 Seconds to Mars, King X and Three Days Grace.

Tongue Dried Sun (TDS) has re-emerged back onto the music scene after a three year hiatus. TDS has just finished up a brand new album titled Zero Hour with world renowned producer Dave Jerden and Producer/Engineer Bryan Carlstrom(Alice in Chains, Janes Addiction, Offspring, etc...). TDS has shared the stage with the likes of Journey, Collective Soul, Jimmy Eat World, Alice Cooper, The Nuge, David Lee Roth and others. TDS has come back with one main objective; to help bring back great Rock music.

Wensday had her coming out party during the 2006 Alice Coopers Christmas Pudding event. Sharing a bill with Don Felder, Stephen Stills and pop metal band Tesla, Wensday moved the crowd with her searing rendition of "Only Women Bleed," the classic ballad Cooper wrote with longtime collaborator and legendary guitarist Dick Wagner. A huge fan of Wensday's from the moment he first heard her sing, Wagner produced, wrote, co-wrote and played guitar on all 13 tracks of her debut album Torch Rock.

Telescope is a four-piece alternative rock band from Arizona. Their music is a product of the members’ diverse musical influences. The band draws from a number of artists that inspire them, but are most often compared to bands like Snow Patrol, Lifehouse, Collective Soul and Our Lady Peace. The four-piece group has been playing together since 2002 after brothers Seth and Jason Holland met up with drummer Seth Johnson, and later multi-instrumentalist Mike Seitz. After only a few rehearsals, the four decided this was the band they had been longing to put their energy and efforts into.

Red Letter Drive won the coveted spot to play the Circle K Tempe Music Festival Main Stage after winning The Arizona State Battle of the Bands competition that was held during the ASU Homecoming last fall. Red Letter Drive is composed of 4 dedicated guys from the Phoenix area with a common passion for both their relationship with Christ and music. After years as worship leaders and members of local church City of Grace's youth worship band these four got together to start playing some fun cover songs. After line up changes, and countless song writing rehearsals Red Letter Drive is just starting to show their true potential, and hope to achieve their goal of producing music with a positive message that still can put a smile on your face.

Tempe Beach Park is located at the northwest corner of Rio Salado Parkway and Mill Avenue in downtown Tempe, AZ. For more information about the 2009 Circle K Tempe Music Festival, please visit http://www.tempemusicfestival.com/ or call the information hotline at (480) 970-FEST (3378).

The Killers Phoenix Show Rescheduled!

THE KILLERS
Phoenix Show Rescheduled for September 28, 2009

The Killers have been forced to postpone their April 16th show in Phoenix at Dodge Theatre due to unexpected circumstances. The show will be rescheduled for September 28th at Dodge Theatre.

All tickets from the April show will be honored for this date. The Killers would like to apologize to their fans in Phoenix and look forward to seeing them in the Fall.
Tickets still available at livenation.com, Dodge Theatre Box Office and 1-877-LYV-6671

Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009!

JONAS BROTHERS
AUGUST 11

With special guests Jordin Sparks and Honor Society

"THE JONAS BROTHERS WORLD TOUR 2009" PRODUCED BY LIVE NATION
AND PRESENTED BY BURGER KING® FEATURES NEW MUSIC FROM BAND’S UPCOMING ALBUM

TICKETS ON-SALE SATURDAY, MARCH 28 AT 10AM

Grammy nominated and platinum-selling recording artists, Jonas Brothers announced their upcoming tour, “The Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009.” The tour, which will take the band to three continents, will feature new music taken from the June 15 worldwide release of their upcoming Hollywood Records album. “The Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009,” presented by Burger King®, kicks off in Dallas at New Cowboys Stadium on June 20 and will stop in Glendale for a performance at Jobing.com Arena on Tuesday, August 11. Special guests American Idol winner, 19 Entertainment/Jive Records’ platinum-selling artist and Glendale Favorite, Jordin Sparks, and rising stars, Honor Society will open the 7:00pm show. Tickets will go on-sale Saturday, March 28 at 10am.

“The Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009” will present the band’s most ambitious production yet and will include a massive 140-foot plus stage centered in the arena that aims to give a larger number of Jonas Brothers fans a closer, more interactive live concert than they’ve ever experienced before. The show will feature cutting edge technology used in a one-of-a-kind circular water screen, multi-color laser effects, motion automated video screens, a giant crane levitating over the audience plus other surprises that will bring the tour to the next level of concert entertainment.

“This tour is going to be about really connecting with our fans,” says Joe Jonas. “We’ve got new music that’s taking us in new directions plus a mind-blowing production that’s going to surprise everyone. We want to give the audience the summer concert they’re not going to ever forget.”

“The Jonas Brothers are a worldwide phenomenon,” said Jason Garner, Chief Executive Officer of Global Music at Live Nation. “In 2008 their global tour included 113 concerts and drew nearly 1.2 million fans. The band is now more popular than ever -- with a new movie, album, TV show and book -- and we are optimistic that this summer’s tour attendance will reflect that popularity.”

"As presenting sponsor of the Jonas Brothers' summer tour for the second year in a row, we're planning a lot of excitement for Jonas Brothers fans beginning with the first tour stop in Dallas on June 20," said Cindy Syracuse, senior director, cultural marketing, Burger King Corp." We'll be announcing plans for the ultimate HAVE IT YOUR WAY® Jonas Brothers 2009 experience in support of the tour over the next few months."

Tempe Music Festival "More than Music!"

CIRCLE K TEMPE MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES “MORE THAN MUSIC” ATTRACTIONS
Now in its seventh year, the Circle K Tempe Music Festival has grown to be the largest music festival in Arizona. This year, the event will feature national, regional and local acts including Kid Rock, Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers, The Outlaws, Cowboy Mouth and Pop Evil performing on Friday, April 3 and 3 Doors Down, All American Rejects, Tom Morello: The Nightwatchman (of Rage Against the Machine), MUTEMATH, Shiny Toy Guns, Vayden, Tongue Dried Sun, Wensday, Red Letter Drive performing on Saturday, April 4.

In addition to the dozens of national acts performing over the weekend, the event boasts a number of sports, musical and kid-friendly attractions as well. These include:

· The Red Bull Wake Lab on Tempe Town Lake, the biggest and most innovative wakeboarding event ever created and executed in the state of Arizona. Some of the nation’s best riders along with several Arizona athletes will wakeboard in this revolutionary competition on a course that includes a complex mix of handrails and transfer rails, along with an elevated pool and wall ride built on Town Lake;
· A fully-operational Circle K store on-site, with all proceeds from the store going to the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation;
· The SRP Lil’ Rockers Area with hands-on interactive instruments and music-related arts and crafts;
· The SRP Music Shack Stage & Garage Band Competition where the SRP Garage Band Competition finalists will battle it out to see who will open for major 3 Doors Down and All American Rejects at the festival;
· Corona Cove, a traditional beach-themed area to the east of the Historic Mill Avenue Historic Bridges that will have sand volleyball, and Tempe’s own Big Bang dueling pianos as well. The area, presented by Corona, will also allow event-goers a close-up view of the Red Bull Wake Lab Competition;
· B Lounge presented by the Budweiser Family of Beers, which will act as the official VIP area of the event and will include free food and drink and giveaways from Budweiser;
· TMF TV, an all-access “behind the scenes” interview program occurring live during the festival; and
· Bud Light Sports Lounge, which will have plenty of flat screen televisions so festival attendees won’t miss a minute of NCAA March Madness action.

More than 40 food, beverage and retail vendors will also be on-site offering product samplings, giveaways and other promotions all weekend long.
The event is sponsored by Circle K, Live Nation, City of Tempe, SRP, Cox Communications, Red Bull Energy Drink, Desert Ridge Marketplace, Tempe Marketplace, Budweiser, Bud Light Lime, Corona, Michelob Ultra, Jose Cuervo, Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper, Frito-Lay, Kraft Foods, Barefoot Wines, Ben & Jerry’s, Dose Energy, Mentos, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Arizona Event Campaign, Inc., Cricket Wireless, Dillard’s, Southern Comfort, NYPD Pizza, Macayo’s Depot Cantina, Cadillac Ranch, Jason’s Deli, Icelandic Glacial, AZ Central, Arizona Republic, College Times, Metromix.com, the Big Bang, Kiss FM, 98 KUPD FM, Mix 96.9 FM, Edge 103.9 FM, 93.3 KDKB FM, The Peak 98.7 FM and Entertainment Solutions, Inc.


Tickets for the 2009 Circle K Tempe Music Festival are available at http://www.livenation.com/, Dodge Theatre Box Office, Tempe Market Place Guest Services or by phone at 1-800-594-TIXX. Two day passes are currently available for $60.00. Advance tickets are available $35.00 and will increase to $45.00 the week of the festival. Special VIP tickets are available for $100 each day, for complete information go to http://www.livenation.com/. All dates, acts, attractions and ticket prices are subject to change without notice.

The Fray return on July 14th!

THE FRAY
JULY 14

Multi-platinum band The Fray are celebrating the success of their sophomore self-titled album by heading out on the road this summer. Following their sold-out winter club tour, The Fray will officially hit the road on June 12th and will make a stop in Phoenix to perform at Dodge Theatre on Tuesday, July 14. Joining The Fray on the road are fan-favorites Jacks Mannequin and Meese. The show will begin at 7:30pm. Tickets will go on-sale Friday, March 13 at 10am.

The Denver-based band recently released their highly-anticipated sophomore album on February 3rd and debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart. Three weeks after the release The Fray are still rocking the chart where they currently remain in the impressive #3 spot. The album's exciting debut is highlighted by the huge success of their first single, "You Found Me," which made its primetime debut in an exclusive video for ABC's hit show "Lost". Fueled by performances on the American Music Awards, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Good Morning America, the infectious single has already sold over a million copies.

Forming in 2002, the Denver-based quartet is comprised of Isaac Slade (vocals, piano), Joe King (guitar, vocals), Ben Wysocki (drums) and Dave Welsh (guitar). The band has struck a huge chord with audiences and turned their organic, grassroots success into worldwide sales of 3.2 million albums and over 8 million digital singles sold.

For more information on The Fray and to sign-up for the band’s official mailing list visit: www.thefray.net/

TICKETS ON-SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 13 AT 10 A.M.

Reserved tickets priced at $43.50 and a limited amount of General Admission Pit tickets will be available at www.livenation.com, Dodge Theatre Box Office and to charge by phone call 1-877-LYV-6671. 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.

NINE INCH NAILS & JANE’S ADDICTION May 15th!

NINE INCH NAILS & JANE’S ADDICTION
FRIDAY, MAY 15

Nine Inch Nails and the original Jane's Addiction lineup will embark on a co-headlining tour that will see these seminal artists sharing a stage for the first time since the historic debut of the Lollapalooza festival in 1991. The genesis of the upcoming tour came about in late 2008 after NIN's Trent Reznor was tapped to produce Jane's first recordings since reforming. The upcoming tour will make a stop in Phoenix at Cricket Wireless Pavilion on Friday, May 15. The show will begin at 7:30pm with Street Sweeper, a collaboration between Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine/The Nightwatchman and Boots Riley of The Coup. Tickets will go on sale Saturday, March 21 at 10am.

The NIN/JA tour will feature a streamlined NIN with Reznor on vocals, guitars, keys, Robin Finck on guitars and keys, Justin Meldal-Johnsen on bass and keys, and newest NIN member IIan Rubin on drums and keys. NIN's stripped down configuration for the upcoming dates was inspired by a pair of club shows toward the end of last year's wildly ambitious Lights In The Sky tour. Leaving the massive production in the trucks for those two nights freed up the band for spontaneous performances including several seldom-aired NIN classics and inspired NIN to take a similarly unencumbered and unpredictable approach to the May/June dates, which include previously announced NIN appearances at the Sasquatch and Bonnaroo festivals.

For the first time in seventeen years, the original lineup of Jane’s Addiction will tour - vocalist Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, bassist Eric Avery and drummer Stephen Perkins. The possibility of reforming first took shape in April 2008 when the musicians performed and accepted the Godlike Genius Award bestowed on them by N.M.E. Magazine at their US Awards ceremony. The band then tested the waters with small, secret shows around the Los Angeles area and the tremendous excitement from the shows lead to their decision to tour again.

TICKETS ON-SALE SATURDAY, MARCH 21 AT 10AM


The “full circle” nature of the co-headlining tour has not been lost on the artists, with Reznor recently blogging…

“Towards the beginning of my career in Nine Inch Nails, our biggest break came in the form of an invitation to perform a series of shows with Jane’s Addiction. These performances essentially created and defined the term “alternative” rock in the US, created an ongoing festival franchise that is still thriving (Lollapalooza), set the stage for Nirvana to shift popular taste a few months later, and were really fucking FUN to play and attend - truly the best times I’ve had. The shows were epic. So epic, they propelled NIN to the “next level” (whatever that means), but caused Jane’s to implode. The band broke up at the end of that tour.”

Jane’s guitarist Dave Navarro responded in kind, paying homage to the recent collaboration with the Nine Inch Nails frontman and revealing enthusiasm for the upcoming shows.

“Since our reformation, we have been spending a lot of time with Trent in the rehearsal studio and in the recording studio, working on new stuff, addressing some old stuff and more importantly, creating a friendship and working relationship,” Navarro explains. “It's rare that touring partners have an opportunity to spend so much time together creatively before a tour. Regardless of the collaborative outcome, our time with Trent has brought forth a new focus and sense of purpose that we plan to share with you on a nightly basis.”

TEmpe Music Festival: VALLEY STUDENT BANDS COMPETE FOR VIEWER VOTES

VALLEY STUDENT BANDS COMPETE FOR VIEWER VOTES WINNERS TO PLAY THE TEMPE MUSIC FESTIVAL !

The Circle K Tempe Music Festival and SRP’s search for the best garage band in Arizona is underway. Based on online polling at AZ Central, Collegetimes.com and judged live performances at Desert Ridge Marketplace and Tempe Marketplace, nine local high school and college garage bands have been chosen to advance to the next stage of the competition – playing in their very own American Idol-like interactive television show. The high school bands moving on are Black Antex, Fallen Adrift, Six Second Revival and The Turnarounds. The college bands moving on are The Season Premiere, The Dorsets, London Airspace, Captain Squeegee and Race You There.
All nine bands will perform this Sunday, March 15 from noon to 6p.m. at Alice Cooperstown for a live studio audience, celebrity judges and Cox Communications, who will be taping the entire program.
After the taping, the show – “Cox Rox” – will air on Cox7 on the following dates and times:
· Monday, March 23 at 8 p.m., Cox cable channel 7
· Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m., Cox cable channel 7
· Saturday, March 28 at 9 p.m., Cox cable channel 7
· Sunday, March 29 at 1 p.m., Cox cable channel 7
While watching the competition, viewers will get a chance to vote for their favorites, courtesy of Cox’s interACTIVE™ technology. As each band plays, the viewer will be asked to vote for his or her favorite by pressing a button on the remote control.
After all four “Cox Rox” broadcasts, the votes will be tallied and winners will be determined, all of whom will get the chance to perform at the Circle K Tempe Music Festival, which is April 3 and 4 at Tempe Beach Park. Along with the chance to open for the event headliners on Friday and Saturday, the top high school and the top college band will also receive scholarships from SRP, tickets to the festival, a Dillard’s shopping spree and other prizes.
Now in its seventh year, the Circle K Tempe Music Festival has grown to be the largest music festival in Arizona featuring national, regional and local acts including Kid Rock, Cowboy Mouth, Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, Pop Evil and The Outlaws performing on Friday, April 3 and 3 Doors Down, The All American Rejects, Tom Morello: The Nightwatchman (of Rage Against the Machine), MUTEMATH, Shiny Toy Guns, Vayden, Tongue Dried Sun and Wensday performing on Saturday, April 4.
In addition to the dozens of national acts performing on the three stages over the weekend, the event boasts a number of sports, musical and kid-friendly attractions as well. These include:
· The Red Bull Wake Lab on Tempe Town Lake, the biggest and most innovative wakeboarding event ever created and executed in the state of Arizona. Some of the nation’s best riders along with several Arizona athletes will wakeboard in this revolutionary competition on a course that includes a complex mix of handrails and transfer rails, along with an elevated pool and wall ride built on Town Lake;
· A fully-operational Circle K store on-site, with all proceeds from the store going to the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation;
· The SRP Lil’ Rockers Area with hands-on interactive instruments and music-related arts and crafts as well as karaoke and a children’s musical museum;
· The SRP Music Shack Stage & Garage Band Competition where the SRP Garage Band Competition finalists will battle it out to see who will open for major Saturday festival acts;
· Corona Cove, a traditional beach-themed area under Tempe Town Bridge presented by Corona that will allow event-goers a close-up view of the Red Bull Wake Lab Competition;
· B Lounge presented by the Budweiser Family of Beers, which will act as the official VIP area of the event and will include free food and drink and giveaways from Budweiser;
· TMF TV, an all-access “behind the scenes” interview program occurring live during the festival; and
· Bud Light Sports Lounge, which will have plenty of flat screen televisions so festival attendees won’t miss a minute of NCAA March Madness action.

More than 40 food, beverage and retail vendors will also be on-site offering product samplings, giveaways and other promotions all weekend long.

The event is sponsored by Circle K, Live Nation, City of Tempe, SRP, Cox Communications, Red Bull Energy Drink, Desert Ridge Marketplace, Tempe Marketplace, Budweiser, Bud Light Lime, Corona, Michelob Ultra, Jose Cuervo, Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper, Frito-Lay, Kraft Foods, Barefoot Wines, Ben & Jerry’s, Dose Energy, Mentos, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Arizona Event Campaign, Inc., Cricket Wireless, Dillard’s, Southern Comfort, NYPD Pizza, Macayo’s Depot Cantina, Cadillac Ranch, Jason’s Deli, Icelandic Glacial, AZ Central, Arizona Republic, College Times, Metromix.com, the Big Bang, Kiss FM, 98 KUPD FM, Mix 96.9 FM, Edge 103.9 FM, 93.3 KDKB FM, The Peak 98.7 FM and Entertainment Solutions, Inc.


Tickets for the 2009 Circle K Tempe Music Festival are available at www.livenation.com, Dodge Theatre Box Office, Tempe Market Place Guest Services or by phone at 1-800-594-TIXX. Two day passes are currently available for $60.00. Advance tickets are available $35.00 and will increase to $45.00 the week of the festival. Special VIP tickets are available for $100 each day, for complete information go to www.livenation.com. All dates, acts, attractions and ticket prices are subject to change without notice.

U2 360 Tour coing to Phoenix!

COMPLETE ON-SALE AND TICKET INFORMATION FOR
PHOENIX COMING SOON!

U2
360° TOUR
Presented by BlackBerry
Revolutionary Production Design Revealed


Monday, March 9th – For Immediate Release (North America):

U2.com today confirms that the U2 360° tour will open at the Nou Camp Stadium in Barcelona on 30th June. The U2 360° Tour is sponsored by BlackBerry® and it is the band’s first stadium outing since the Vertigo Tour 05/06 and follows the release of their acclaimed album, No Line On The Horizon. Their 12th studio album, No Line On The Horizon is already number 1 in the UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Belgium, Finland, Japan and the Czech Republic with further chart positions to be announced this week.

Produced by Live Nation Global Touring, U2 360° will visit 14 cities across Europe including dates in Milan, Gothenburg, Amsterdam, Paris, Nice, Dublin, Chorzow, Berlin, Gelsenkirchen, London, Sheffield and Glasgow before finishing at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on 22nd August. The European tour will be followed by dates in North America beginning at Chicago’s Soldier Field on September 12th, 2009.

Long-time U2 Show Director Willie Williams has worked again with architect Mark Fisher (ZooTV, PopMart, Elevation and Vertigo), to create an innovative 360˚ design which affords an unobstructed view for the audience. U2 360° also marks the first time a band has toured in stadiums with such a unique and original structure (which can be viewed at U2.com).
“U2 has always been at their best when surrounded by their audience, this staging takes a giant leap forward. With 85 percent of the tickets priced at less than $95.00, general admission floor tickets priced at $55.00 and at least 10,000 tickets at every venue priced at the $30.00 price range, we have worked very hard to ensure that U2 fans can purchase a great priced ticket with a guaranteed great view” says U2’s manager Paul McGuinness.

Arthur Fogel, CEO Global Touring/Chairman - Global Music Live Nation: "Following the overwhelming worldwide success of the Vertigo tour where every available ticket was sold, there is tremendous anticipation for this tour and to experience this revolutionary production. As usual fans will not be disappointed."

"This tour announcement marks the first stage of a relationship and shared vision between Blackberry and U2 that we expect will lead to new and innovative ways to enhance the mobile music experience on the BlackBerry platform for U2 fans," added Paul McGuinness. “We look forward to sharing more details as the relationship unfolds.”
In keeping with their long-standing tradition, U2 will welcome a number of different support acts to the tour including Glasvegas, Elbow, Kaiser Chiefs, Snow Patrol and Black Eyed Peas with additional artists to be announced.

Tickets for U2 360° performances in Milan and Gothenburg go on sale this Friday, March 13th. Tickets for the Amsterdam performance go on sale this Saturday, March 14th. Full details of all dates and on-sale information as well as a virtual model of the unique production and seating positions can be found on a dedicated microsite at U2.com. As usual, existing subscribers to U2’s official website u2.com will have an opportunity to purchase tickets in advance of the public on sale date.

www.U2.com

No Doubt comes to the Valley May 23!

NO DOUBT
SATURDAY, MAY 23
With special guests Paramore and The Sounds


Grammy-winning superstars No Doubt today announced the dates for their much-anticipated summer tour. The tour will stop in Phoenix to perform at Cricket Wireless Pavilion on Saturday, May 23. The band will be joined by special guests Paramore and The Sounds. The show will begin at 7:30pm. Tickets go on-sale Saturday, March 7 at 12 Noon.

A unique No Doubt widget launches today with new exclusive video content direct from the band featured every day from February 28th through March 6th as part of Seven Days of No Doubt. The widget is accessible at www.nodoubt.com and will be activated today, February 25 with a special contest running through March 17th during which time fans can join the contest to share the widget with as many friends as possible. Fans who share the widget the most will win prizes including a coveted chance to meet the band, a luxurious limousine ride to the show or rare and collectible No Doubt items. The widget will remain active with new content throughout the tour with additional contest opportunities to be announced.

TICKETS ON-SALE SATURDAY, MARCH 7 AT 12 NOON

KID ROCK & 3 DOORS DOWN TO HEADLINE 2 DAY CIRCLE K TEMPE MUSIC FESTIVAL

$25.00 TICKETS FOR A LIMITED TIME

KID ROCK & 3 DOORS DOWN
TO HEADLINE 2 DAY CIRCLE K TEMPE MUSIC FESTIVAL

TICKETS ON-SALE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 AT 10AM

February 6, 2009 (Tempe, AZ) – Circle K Tempe Music Festival returns for its seventh year in Tempe Beach Park on Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4. As Arizona’s premier music festival, the event boasts three stages of entertainment featuring national, regional and local acts along with activities and attractions for the whole family. The event will feature KID ROCK as Friday’s headliner with Cowboy Mouth and Tempe’s own, Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers as supporting acts. Saturday’s lineup will feature national acts 3 DOORS DOWN and ALL AMERICAN REJECTS. Additional talent will be announced leading up to the event.

The Circle K Tempe Music Festival will also host the Red Bull Wake Lab on Tempe Town Lake on Saturday, April 4. The Red Bull Wake Lab will be the biggest and most innovative wakeboarding event ever created and executed in the state of Arizona. Some of the nation’s best riders along with several Arizona athletes will wakeboard in this revolutionary competition on a course that includes a complex mix of handrails and transfer rails, along with an elevated pool and wall ride built on Town Lake.


Special Ticket Offer: A limited amount of $25 tickets will be available, while supplies last.

Tickets for the 2009 Circle K Tempe Music Festival go on sale Friday, February 13 at 10 a.m. at http://www.livenation.com/, Dodge Theatre Box Office, Tempe Market Place Guest Services or by phone at 1-800-594-TIXX. Advance tickets will be priced at $35.00 and will increase to $45.00 the week of the festival. Special VIP tickets are available for $100 each day, for complete information go to http://www.livenation.com/. All dates, acts, attractions and ticket prices are subject to change without notice.

Once again the SRP Garage Band Competition will give high school and college-aged bands from across Arizona the opportunity to compete for opening slots on Saturday’s main stage. The winning high school and college bands will also get a $1,000 SRP music scholarship to donate to their school of choice.

In addition to the 30-plus musical acts performing on the three stages over the weekend, the Circle K Tempe Music Festival has built a reputation for being “More Than Music” by providing guests with an unforgettable festival experience. This year’s event will include attractions such as:

· A multi-themed retail marketplace featuring local artisans, merchants and more
· Attractions and activities for kids and adults alike
· Multiple beer gardens and food courts throughout the event
· The SRP Lil’ Rockers Area
· A fully operational Circle K Store offering guests all the festival essentials
· The Red Bull Wake Lab where some of the nation’s best wakeboarders will compete along the shores of Tempe Town Lake
· The SRP Music Shack & Garage Band Competition where the SRP Garage Band Competition finalists will battle it out to see who will open for 3 Doors Down and All American Rejects
· Sponsors offering product samples, giveaways and other promotions

The Circle K Tempe Music Festival has partnered with several local charities including United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona and Cox Charities. Portions of sales will benefit these nonprofits amongst many other local community-based groups.

Tempe Beach Park is located at the northwest corner of Rio Salado Parkway and Mill Avenue in downtown Tempe, AZ. For more information about the 2009 Circle K Tempe Music Festival, please visit http://www.tempemusicfestival.com/ or call the information hotline at (480) 970-FEST (3378).

Get your tickets staring at 3pm 01/11/2009 to NFC Championship!!!

Get your tickets staring at 3pm 01/11/2009 to NFC Championship!!!

Click here to get them from TicketMaster.. you must be an AZ resident!!

Dave Mathews Band May 6!

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND
MAY 6, 2009


Chart-Topping Band’s First Studio Album
In Four Years Set For April 14th Release


On April 14th, Dave Matthews Band returns with its first studio album in four years – and they’ll celebrate with a show at New York City’s Madison Square Garden that evening. The date will mark the beginning of the band’s spring tour, which will include a stop at Cricket Wireless Pavilion for a performance on Wednesday, May 6th. Dave Matthews Band fans will be treated to the group’s first-ever live performances of songs from the new album. The show will begin at 7:00pm with special guests The Avett Brothers. Tickets will go on-sale Saturday, January 17 at 10am.

The band’s yet-to-be-titled album is being produced by Rob Cavallo (Green Day, My Chemical Romance) and will be released by RCA Records. The record is the follow-up to 2005’s Stand Up, the fourth consecutive Dave Matthews Band studio album to enter The Billboard 200 at No. 1. Formed in Virginia in the early 1990’s, Dave Matthews Band has sold a collective 35 million units (CD and DVD combined). With over 15 million tickets sold, the group has been named the top-drawing American band in the world by Billboard.

“Their set delivered the goods at Rothbury, and few would argue they didn’t make the festival their own,” said The Detroit News of Dave Matthews Band’s headlining performance at last summer’s first-ever Rothbury festival. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette praised the group’s show there as “nothing short of inspired and inspiring” while The Oklahoman said: “this is a band that stretches out and thrives in the open air and under the stars.” “Mr. Matthews' trade is to stir up a mélange of approaches – from rock and folksy pop to bluegrass and smooth jazz – to make doubt positive, make loss a gain, and make depression a celebration,” observed The Dallas Morning News.

Dave Matthews Band is Carter Beauford (drums), Stefan Lessard (bass), Dave Matthews (vocals, guitar) and Boyd Tinsley (violin). Saxophonist LeRoi Moore, the fifth original founding member, passed away during the band’s summer 2008 tour. Joining the group on the road this spring will be Tim Reynolds on guitar, Rashawn Ross on trumpet and Jeff Coffin on saxophone. They are also featured on the new album.

TICKETS ON-SALE SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 AT 10 AM