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Check out this great cover of Robyn’s “Call Your Girlfriend”

MaxK — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:49:47 +0000

From Danish singer Christopher comes this live, acoustic version of pop diva Robyn’s Top 40 hit “Call Your Girlfriend.” We can’t get enough! Of course, the original song being so fantastic doesn’t hurt.

For reference, here’s the original.

Who do you think does the song better? Does Robyn’s synth-pop beat out the mellowness of Christopher’s version? Let us know in the comments below!

Remember, for current tour dates and ticket information, check out the Robyn page on ShowTimeTickets.com.

New Mars Volta album info leaked!

MaxK — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:30:41 +0000

Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Cedric Bixler-Zavala are having a busy year. Their original band, At The Drive-In, has returned for a series of wildly popular shows, and now details of their upcoming album as side project The Mars Volta have leaked.

Set to release in 2012, the new Mars Volta album is apparently titled Noctourniquet, a combination of the words “nocturne” (a musical composition inspired by the night) and “tourniquet,” a type of bandage used to control bleeding.

Album art is shown as well (although difficult to see behind the reflection of the person snapping the picture): what looks like a pattern of circles over a gradient at a 45-degree angle which somewhat resembles the Earth’s horizon at sunset.

Expect new tour dates from Omar, Cedric, and company–both as At The Drive-In and as The Mars Volta. Stay tuned for information on dates and tickets!

Radiohead announce 2012 North America tour dates

MaxK — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:49:23 +0000

UK experimental stadium-rockers Radiohead have announced a new live concert tour, due to begin in February 2012, and fans are all a-twitter on Twitter (and Facebook, and Reddit, and pretty much everywhere on the Internet).

Announced via an email to people who bought a pay-what-you-want copy of their recent album In Rainbows (which includes most of us here at the office) via their “WASTE UK” site, the tour so far covers Florida, Georgia, Texas, Missouri, Colorado, and Arizona, with more dates on the East and West coasts expected to be announced soon.

Check out our Radiohead tickets page for more info on the 2012 Radiohead tour, as well as tickets and show times.

Pearl Jam’s new song is available for free.

MaxK — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:30:58 +0000

After a couple of decades of sold-out arena shows, Pearl Jam have stretched the definition of the term “alternative.” It’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t know who they are, and of those people, it’s harder still to find someone who doesn’t enjoy hits like “Even Flow.”

The band is touring now, with a show at Vancouver’s Pacific Coliseum scheduled for September 25th. In the mean time, download their new track, “Ole,” here.

Harmonimix (James Blake) remixes Destiny’s Child – “Bills Bills Bills”

MaxK — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:52:46 +0000

It boy James Blake churns out a seriously strange version of Destiny’s Child’s “Bills Bills Bills” under his “Harmonimix” moniker. Check it out below, and check with us for James Blake tickets if you feel like seeing him live–he’s on tour now with stops in Vancouver at the Commodore Ballroom, Seattle at the Showbox Theatre, Chicago at the Metro, DC at the 9:30 Club, and Brooklyn at the Music Hall of Williamsburg starting late September.

Adele Reschedules Concert Dates

MaxK — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:00:52 +0000

English nu-soul sensation Adele (born Adele Laurie Blue Adkins) has announced make-up shows for dates she cancelled earlier due to a bout of laryngitis. The singer, whose Amy Winehouse-esque brand of retro soul has captivated fans worldwide, was forced to put her North American tour on hold when her doctors told her that a few days of rest just wouldn’t cut it.

Via her official site, here’s Adele’s rescheduled 2011 tour dates:

AUGUST 2011

Tue 9 – Vancouver, BC – Orpheum Theatre
Thu 11 – Troutdale, OR – Edgefield *VENUE CHANGE
Fri 12 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
Sun 14 – Berkeley, CA – The Greek Theatre
Mon 15 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre
Wed 17 – Los Angeles, CA – Palladium
Thu 18 – San Diego, CA – Open Air Theater *VENUE CHANGE
Sat 20 – Las Vegas, NV – The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas: Chelsea Ballroom
Sun 21 – Salt Lake City, UT – Gallivan Center *VENUE CHANGE
Wed 24 – Saint Paul, MN – Theatre at Xcel Energy Center *VENUE CHANGE

OCTOBER 2011

Fri 7 – Atlantic City, NJ – Borgata Spa & Resort: Event Center
Sat 8 – Durham, NC – Durham Performing Arts Center
Mon10 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
Tue 11 – Asheville, NC – Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
Thu 13 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
Fri 14 – Miami, FL – Waterfront Theater at American Airlines Arena
Sun 16 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre *VENUE CHANGE
Tue 18 – Spring, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Wed 19 – Austin, TX – Frank Erwin Center *VENUE CHANGE
Fri 21 – Grand Prairie, TX – Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie *VENUE CHANGE

Journey & Foreigner Together on Eclipse Tour

Lacy — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:53:32 +0000

Journey

This week, Journey announced the dates for their upcoming classic rock mega-tour with Foreigner and Night Ranger. The tour comes in support of Journey’s soon-to-be-released album, Eclipse.

Along with dates across the U.S., the bands are set to play a number of U.K. stops in June, including London, Birmingham, Newcastle, and Manchester.

Journey’s setlist will include music from the all new album, as well as popular hits like “Don’t Stop Believin” and “Faithfully.”

Mick Jones of Foreigner stated, “This will be one of the main events of the summer. Bands who represent the magic era in Classic Rock together for the first time in ten years. Get ready to rock!”

For Journey tickets, visit ShowTimeTickets.com, where we are never sold out! For a list of current tour dates, check the listings below.

U.S. Tour Dates:
Jul 15 – Oshkosh Journey Tickets
Jul 21 – Sandy Journey Tickets
Jul 23 – Irvine Journey Tickets
Jul 24 – Phoenix Journey Tickets
Jul 27 – Maryland Heights Journey Tickets
Jul 30 – Tinley Park Journey Tickets
Jul 31 – Clarkston Journey Tickets
Aug 2 – Cuyahoga Falls Journey Tickets
Aug 3 – Cincinnati Journey Tickets
Aug 5 – Columbus Journey Tickets
Aug 6 – Noblesville Journey Tickets
View more U.S. dates, click here.

U.K. Tour Dates:
Jun 4 – London Journey Tickets
Jun 5 – Birmingham Journey Tickets
Jun 7 – Newcastle Journey Tickets
Jun 8 – Manchester Journey Tickets
Jun 9 – Glasgow Journey Tickets
Jun 11 – Dubline Journey Tickets
Jun 12 – Belfast Journey Tickets

Wilco to Play Across Canada

Lacy — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:44:06 +0000

Chicago based rock group, Wilco, will be touring in eleven Canadian cities beginning in February. Since forming in 1995, Wilco has released seven albums. Their 2002 release, Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, has recently made it onto a number of “Best Albums of the Decade” lists. The group has been the recipient of multiple awards, including two Grammys for their 2004 album, A Ghost is Born. The band received great critical acclaim for their most recent album, Wilco (The Album), which features a duet with Canadian pop artist, Feist, with the song “You and I.”
Wilco will be performing across Canada from February through March. The band also has dates across the U.S., and one stop scheduled in the U.K.
For a full list of dates, check the listings below. Wilco tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com and ShowTimeTickets.com, where we are never sold out. And remember to continue checking back for more information on ticket sales for other upcoming shows.

Canada Tour Dates:

Victoria Wilco Tickets: Feb. 12 – Royal Theatre, Victoria, BC
Vancouver Wilco Tickets: Feb. 13 – David Lam Park, Vancouver, BC
Edmonton Wilco Tickets: Feb. 15 – North Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton, AB
Calgary Wilco Tickets: Feb. 16 – South Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary, AB
Saskatoon Wilco Tickets: Feb. 17 – TCU Place, Saskatoon, SK
Hamilton Wilco Tickets: Feb. 23 – Hamilton Place Theatre, Hamilton, ON
London Wilco Tickets: Feb. 24 – Centennial Hall, London, ON
Quebec Wilco Tickets: Feb. 26 – Imperial Du Quebec, Quebec QC
Montreal Wilco Tickets: Feb. 27 – Olympia de Montreal, Quebec, QC
Ottawa Wilco Tickets: Mar. 1 – National Arts Center, Ottawa, ON
Halifax Wilco Tickets: Mar. 3 – Halifax Metro Centre, Halifax, NS

U.S. Tour Dates:

Jan. 29 – Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA
Feb.7 – Adams Event Center, Missoula, MT
Feb.9 – Arlene Schnitzer Hall, Portland, OR
Feb. 10 – Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA
Feb. 19 – DECC-Arena, Duluth, MN
Feb. 20 – Overture Center For The Arts, Madison, WI
Feb. 21 – Cobb Great Hall, East Lansing, MI
Mar. 22 – Fillmore Miami Beach, Miami Beach, FL
Mar. 23 – Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater, FL
Mar. 25 – Johnny Mercer Theatre, Pooler, GA
Mar. 26 – Fabulous Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA
Mar. 27 – Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham, NC
Mar. 29 – The National Theater, Richmond, VA
Mar. 30 – Music Center at Strathmore, Rockville, MD
Mar. 31 – Scranton Cultural Center, Scranton, PA
Apr.2 – Wellmont Theatre, Montclair, NJ
Apr. 3 – Wellmont Theatre, Montclair, NJ
Apr. 4 – Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, Providence, RI
Apr. 6 – Orpheum Theater, Boston, MA
Apr. 7 – Capitol Center, Concord, NH
Apr. 9 – Mortensen Hall at the Bushnell, Hartford, CT
Apr. 10 – Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA
Apr. 11 – Carnegie Music Hall, Pittsburgh, PA

U.K. Tour Dates:
Sep. 12 – Larmer Tree Gardens, Salisbury, UK

Cultural Olympiad: Meet Feist

Lacy — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:13:05 +0000

The Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad, January 22 to March 21, comprises of 122 ticketed events showcasing rich talent from Canadian and international performing arts and culture. The events come in the form of music, dance, film and theatre to name a few, and promise to deliver something for everyone. Soak up as much as you can!

Day Four: Introducing the Performers
Meet Feist

It is hard to believe that Toronto based indie artist, Feist, started out in a punk band. Growing up in Calgary, she says her first “proper gig” happened after winning a battle of the bands with her high school punk group. They opened for the Ramones at an outdoor festival.
Far from punk, Feist’s current style is sometimes folky and upbeat, sometimes soft and reflective. The combination of those sounds make up her third solo release, The Reminder. In 2007, The Reminder won the Juno award for “Best Album of the Year,” and was itunes’ top seller. I caught her on tour in Seattle for the promotion of that album, and can honestly say that she has one of the most powerful live voices I’ve ever heard.
Feist has experimented with a variety of genres, and has collaborated with all types. She recently joined up with Wilco on their newest album, Wilco, with the song “You and I.” In addition, she was featured in Beck’s venture, Record Club. One of her longest collaborating relationships has been with Canadian songwriter and producer, Gonzales. He can be heard on her second album, Let it Die. Gonzales Piano Talk Show will be the opening act for Fiest’s upcoming performance.
Feist will be performing at The Orpheum at 8:00pm on February 17th. For Feist tickets, visit Ticketmaster.com or ShowTimeTickets.com.

Find out about other great performers in town for the Olympics below.
January 14th Blogpost: Meet Phoenix
January 15th Blogpost: Meet Steve Earle
January 18th Blogpost: Meet City and Colour
January 20th Blogpost: Meet Stars
January 22nd Blogpost: Meet K’naan
January 25th Blogpost: Meet Gomez
January 26th Blogpost: Meet Raphael Saadiq

Cultural Olympiad: Meet City and Colour

Lacy — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:57:23 +0000

Day Three: Introducing the Performers
Meet City and Colour

Oh, the sweet sound of Canadian singer/songwriter, Dallas Green. Guitarist and vocalist for Alexisonfire, City and Colour is the solo acoustic effort from Green. The self-described “risky” side project has definitely been a success. His award-winning second album, “Bring Me Your Love,” showcases his songwriting talent while establishing him as one of Canada’s most loved artists.
From “Bring Me Your Love,” you can watch his new video, Sleeping Sickness, here.
You will not want to miss the soothing and intimate sounds of City and Colour, playing at Queen Elizabeth Theatre at 8:00pm on February 15th.
For City and Colour tickets, visit Ticketmaster.com or ShowTimeTickets.com.
The show will open with indie-pop band, The Rural Alberta Advantage.

Find out about other great performers in town for the Olympics below.
January 14th Blogpost: Meet Phoenix
January 15th Blogpost: Meet Steve Earle
January 19th Blogpost: Meet Feist
January 20th Blogpost: Meet Stars
January 22nd Blogpost: Meet K’naan
January 25th Blogpost: Meet Gomez
January 26th Blogpost: Meet Raphael Saadiq