Unrepentant Tori Amos Dates

Tori Amos has announced the first dates for what’s being called an “extensive” world tour in support of her 14th studio album. The trek begins in May with more than two dozen gigs in Europe.

Here’s the plan for 2014 so far:

May 7 – Dublin, Ireland, Olympia Theatre   
May 10 – Glasgow, United Kingdom, O2 Academy Glasgow   
May 11 – Manchester, United Kingdom, O2 Apollo Manchester   
May 12 – Birmingham, United Kingdom, Symphony Hall   
May 14 – Nottingham, United Kingdom, Royal Concert Hall   
May 15 – London, United Kingdom, Royal Albert Hall   
May 17 – Paris, France, Grand Rex   
May 19 – Frankfurt, Germany, Jahrhunderthalle Frankfurt   
May 20 – Berlin, Germany, Tempodrom   
May 22 – Oslo, Norway, Sentrum Scene   
May 24 – Copenhagen, Denmark, Radiohusts Koncertsal   
May 25 – Hamburg, Germany, Laeiszhalle   
May 28 – Brussels, Belgium, Cirque Royal   
May 29 – Amsterdam, Netherlands, Concertgebouw   
May 31 – Zurich, Switzerland, Volkshaus   
June 2 – Rome, Italy, Parco della Musica Auditorium   
June 3 – Milan, Italy, Teatro Nazionale   
June 4 – Padova, Italy, Gran Teatro Geox   
June 6 – Vienna, Austria, Konzerthaus   
June 7 – Linz, Austria, Brucknerhaus   
June 9 – Stuttgart, Germany, Hegel Hall   
June 10 – Munich, Germany, Philharmonie   
June 11 – Prague, Czech Republic, Forum Hall   
June 12 – Warsaw, Poland, Sala Kongresowa   
June 14 – St. Petersburg, Russia, Music Hall Theater   
June 15 – Moscow, Russia, Crocus City Hall   
June 17 – St. Petersburg, Russia, Choktiabrski

Read more on this release here.

Article by: Sarah Marie Pittman, Pollstar

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Stars Line Up To Pay Tribute To George Jones

The George Jones tribute concert opened Friday night with Big & Rich rolling onto the stage on riding lawn mowers. Sam Moore serenaded Jones’ widow, Nancy. And Megadeth rocked in memory of “King George.”

Dozens of artists from all over the musical map participated in “Playin’ Possum: The Final No Show,” a marathon salute to Jones at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The show was originally planned as Jones’ final performance of his last tour, but the revered vocalist and Country Music Hall of Fame member passed away in April at 81.
 

“During the funeral, we mourned George,” host Keith Bilbery said. “Tonight we celebrate him.”

Read more on the article here.

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George Strait Announces Final Show Lineup

The King of Country will be joined by a special guest lineup fit for, well, a king when he takes the stage for the final concert of his last tour. While the other dates on the outing features one or two guests, this one has 12 including Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney and Eric Church.

 

The last date on George Strait’s “The Cowboy Rides Away Tour 2014” is set for June 7. There will be plenty of room for his fans because the gig will take place at the 100,000-capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Read more on the article here.

Article by: Sarah Marie Pittman, Pollstar

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Young The Giant Announces 2014 Tour

Young The Giant has announced about a kajillion North American dates for 2014. This list of gigs is so massive that your city must be included in the itinerary. OK, fine, if you want to get specific it’s more like 43 shows. Point is, the band is going to be busy next year. Read more on the release here.

The 2014 tour kicks off with a round of dates in the band’s home state. Here’s the plan:

Feb. 4 – Ventura, Calif., Majestic Ventura Theater   
Feb. 6 – Oakland, Calif., Fox Theater   
Feb. 7 – Hollywood, Calif., Hollywood Palladium   
Feb. 9 – San Diego, Calif., SOMA San Diego   
Feb. 11 – Tucson, Ariz., Rialto Theatre   
Feb. 12 – Phoenix, Ariz., Comerica Theatre   
Feb. 14 – Dallas, Texas, South Side Ballroom   
Feb. 15 – Austin, Texas, Austin Music Hall   
Feb. 16 – Houston, Texas, Bayou Music Center   
Feb. 18 – Saint Petersburg, Fla., Jannus Live   
Feb. 19 – Jacksonville, Fla., Maverick’s   
Feb. 21 – Charlotte, N.C., Fillmore Charlotte   
Feb. 22 – Atlanta, Ga., The Tabernacle   
Feb. 23 – Silver Spring, Md., The Fillmore Silver Spring   
Feb. 25 – Baltimore, Md., Rams Head Live!   
Feb. 26 – Upper Darby, Pa., Tower Theatre   
Feb. 28 – New York, N.Y., Hammerstein Ballroom / Grand Ballroom   
March 1 – New York, N.Y., Hammerstein Ballroom / Grand Ballroom   
March 2 – Boston, Mass., House Of Blues Boston   
March 4 – Wallingford, Conn., The Dome at Oakdale Theatre   
March 6 – Montreal, Quebec, Metropolis   
March 7 – Toronto, Ontario, Kool Haus   
March 8 – Detroit, Mich., The Fillmore Detroit   
March 10 – Indianapolis, Ind., Egyptian Room   
March 11 – Nashville, Tenn., Ryman Auditorium   
March 12 – Cleveland, Ohio, House Of Blues   
March 17 – Columbus, Ohio, Lifestyle Communities Pavilion   
March 19 – Kansas City, Mo., Arvest Bank Theatre At The Midland   
March 21 – St. Louis, Mo., The Pageant   
March 22 – Chicago, Ill., Riviera Theatre   
March 23 – Milwaukee, Wis., The Rave Eagles Club   
March 25 – Minneapolis, Minn., First Avenue   
March 27 – Winnipeg, Manitoba, Garrick Centre   
March 28 – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, O’Brian’s Event Centre   
March 29 – Calgary, Alberta, MacEwan Conference And Event Centre   
March 31 – Edmonton, Alberta, Winspear Centre   
April 2 – Vancouver, British Columbia, Commodore Ballroom   
April 3 – Vancouver, British Columbia, Commodore Ballroom   
April 5 – Seattle, Wash., Showbox At The Market   
April 6 – Seattle, Wash., Showbox At The Market   
April 8 – Eugene, Ore., McDonald Theatre   
April 10 – Salt Lake City, Utah, The Complex - Rockwell   
April 11 – Las Vegas, Nev., The Pool At The Cosmopolitan

Article by: Sarah Marie Pittman, Pollstar

Time For Haim Dates In The U.S.

From being named an MTV “Artist To Watch” to Spotify’s first ever “Spotlight” artist to landing the cover of “Pollstar,” Haim seems to be everywhere. And now the coolest sisters in rock have shows booked all over the States in 2014, on top of gigs in Europe, Australia and Japan.

The 2014 North American tour features more than a dozen U.S. dates along with concerts in Toronto and Vancouver.  Here’s the plan:

April 9 – San Francisco, Calif., The Fillmore   
April 17 – Las Vegas, Nev., The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas   
April 23 – Austin, Texas, Stubb’s Bar-B-Q / Waller Creek Amph.   
April 24 – Dallas, Texas, House Of Blues   
April 26 – Tulsa, Okla., Cain’s Ballroom   
April 27 – Nashville, Tenn., The Mercy Lounge   
May 6 – Carrboro, N.C., Cat’s Cradle   
May 8 – Washington, D.C., 9:30 Club   
May 10 – New York, N.Y., Terminal 5   
May 13 – Boston, Mass., House Of Blues Boston
May 14 – Philadelphia, Pa., Theatre Of The Living Arts   
May 15 – Toronto, Ontario, Kool Haus   
May 17 – Chicago, Ill., Vic Theatre   
May 19 – Minneapolis, Minn., First Avenue   
May 21 – Englewood, Colo., Gothic Theatre   
May 22 – Salt Lake City, Utah, Urban Lounge   
May 24 – Vancouver, British Columbia, Malkin Bowl

Read more on the article here.
Article by: Sarah Marie Pittman, Pollstar

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Dates Set For 2014 Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas

Get ready to party from dusk til dawn because the dates are here for the next edition of Las Vegas’ Electric Daisy Carnival. The festival is rewarding fans who have attended past events with first dibs on 2014 tickets via a 24-hour presale.

 

EDC returns to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway June 20-22. You can once again expect over-the-top production, elaborately designed stage production and lighting, pyrotechnics, and, of course, the biggest names in EDM. Plus, there will be interactive art installations along with theatrical performers, dancers and acrobats roaming the venue.

Read more on the article here.

Article by: Sarah Marie Pittman, Pollstar

 

A Musical Affair With Il Divo

French pop singer Sébastien Izambard, Spanish baritone Carlos Marín, American tenor David Miller, and Swiss tenor Urs Bühler are bringing their take on classic Broadway tunes to theaters across the U.S. and Canada in 2014. Il Divo’s outing begins in late March.

 

The classic crossover group is supporting its sixth studio album, A Musical Affair. The LP features Il Divo’s interpretation of songs including “Some Enchanted Evening” from “South Pacific,” “Bring Him Home” from “Les Misérables” and “Tonight” from “West Side Story.” Il Divo had some help from a few Broadway and pop artists on the album with appearances from Barbra Streisand, Kristin Chenoweth, Nicole Scherzinger and Heather Headley. See the tour dates below and read more on the article here.

Article by: Sarah Marie Pittman, Pollstar

March 28 – Phoenix, Ariz., Comerica Theatre   
March 29 – Las Vegas, Nev., Mandalay Bay Events Center   
April 2 – San Diego, Calif., Copley Symphony Hall   
April 4 – Indio, Calif., Fantasy Springs Resort Casino & Special Events Ctr.   
April 5 – Hollywood, Calif., Dolby Theatre   
April 6 – Oakland, Calif., Paramount Theatre   
April 9 – Seattle, Wash., Benaroya Hall   
April 10 – Vancouver, British Columbia, Queen Elizabeth Theatre   
April 12 – Edmonton, Alberta, Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium   
April 13 – Calgary, Alberta, Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium   
April 16 – Denver, Colo., Bellco Theatre   
April 18 – Rosemont, Ill., Rosemont Theatre   
April 19 – Detroit, Mich., Fox Theatre   
April 21 – Indianapolis, Ind., Murat Theatre   
April 22 – St. Louis, Mo., Peabody Opera House   
April 25 – Thackerville, Okla., Global Event Center At Winstar World Casino   
April 26 – Tulsa, Okla., Brady Theater   
April 27 – The Woodlands, Texas, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion   
May 6 – New Orleans, La., Saenger Theatre   
May 8 – Miami Beach, Fla., Fillmore Miami Beach At Jackie Gleason Theater   
May 9 – Tampa, Fla., Carol Morsani Hall   
May 12 – Orlando, Fla., Hard Rock Cafe / Hard Rock Live   
May 14 – Washington, D.C., DAR Constitution Hall   
May 16 – Boston, Mass., Wang Theatre - Citi Performing Arts Center   
May 17 – Atlantic City, N.J., Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa / Event Ctr.   
May 18 – Pittsburgh, Pa., Benedum Center   
May 20 – Hamilton, Ontario, Hamilton Place Theatre   
May 21 – Toronto, Ontario, Sony Centre For The Performing Arts   
May 23 – Ottawa, Ontario, National Arts Centre Southam Hall   
May 24 – Kingston, Ontario, Rogers K-Rock Centre   
May 27 – Oshawa, Ontario, General Motors Centre   
May 28 – Montreal, Quebec, Place des Arts   
May 30 – Akron, Ohio, Akron Civic Theatre   
May 31 – Columbus, Ohio, Palace Theatre   
June 1 – Kettering, Ohio, Fraze Pavilion For The Perf. Arts   
June 3 – Raleigh, N.C., Red Hat Amphitheatre   
June 4 – Baltimore, Md., Modell Performing Arts Center At The Lyric   
June 7 – Providence, R.I., Providence Perf. Arts Ctr.

                                                                      (Jason Squires)

Los Lonely Boys Take On 2014

After being forced to call off gigs earlier this year because of injuries vocalist/guitarist Henry Garza sustained from a stage fall in February, Los Lonely Boys have a jam-packed schedule in 2014 with a new album release and more than 30 gigs already on the books. Read more on the release here.

Article by: Sarah Marie Pittman, Pollstar

Here’s where you can find Los Lonely Boys in 2014:

Jan. 24 – Kahului, Hawaii, Castle Theater   
Jan. 25 – Honolulu, Hawaii, The Republik   
Jan. 26 – Lihue, Hawaii, Kilohana Plantation   
Jan. 30 – Tokyo, Japan, Liquid Room   
Feb. 1 – Nagoya, Japan, Club Quattro   
Feb. 2 – Osaka, Japan, Shangri-La
Feb. 4 – San Francisco, Calif., The Independent   
Feb. 6 – West Hollywood, Calif., Troubadour   
Feb. 7 – San Juan Capistrano, Calif., The Coach House   
Feb. 8 – Chandler, Ariz., Chandler Center For The Arts   
Feb. 9 – Flagstaff, Ariz., The Orpheum Theater   
Feb. 11 – Beaver Creek, Colo., Vilar Performing Arts Center   
Feb. 12 – Boulder, Colo., Boulder Theater   
Feb. 13 – Taos, N.M., KTAOS Solar Center   
March 19 – Boston, Mass., Paradise Rock Club   
March 20 – Portland, Maine, Asylum   
March 21 – Tarrytown, N.Y., The Tarrytown Music Hall   
March 22 – Uncasville, Conn., Wolf Den   
March 24 – New York, N.Y., City Winery   
March 25 – New York, N.Y., City Winery   
March 26 – New York, N.Y., City Winery   
March 28 – Norwalk, Conn., Norwalk Concert Hall   
March 29 – Annapolis, Md., Rams Head Live
March 30 – Annapolis, Md., Rams Head Live
April 1 – Washington, D.C., The Hamilton   
April 2 – Wilmington, Del., World Cafe Live At The Queen   
April 3 – Millville, N.J., The Levoy Theatre   
April 4 – Glenside, Pa., Keswick Theatre   
April 5 – Harrisburg, Pa., Whitaker Center   
April 22 – Carmel, Calif., Sunset Cultural Center   
April 23 – Napa, Calif., Uptown Theatre Napa
April 26 – Laughlin, Nev., Harrah’s Rio Vista Amphitheatre (Los Lobos)
April 27 – Pauma Valley, Calif., Casino Pauma   
May 1 – Snoqualmie, Wash., Snoqualmie Casino   
May 9 – Tulsa, Okla., River Spirit Casino

                                                                      (Jason Moore)

STS9 sets out on coast-to-coast stateside trek

Instrumental electro-rockers STS9 have plans to hit clubs and theaters across North America early next year.

The Santa Cruz-based outfit will first tackle five nights in Cancun, Mexico, (12/16-12/20) before returning stateside for a five-night stand Dec. 27-31 in Atlanta to ring in the New Year.

The official headlining trek begins Jan. 23 in San Diego and continues through another 20 markets. The cross-country outing wraps up Feb. 22 in Knoxville, TN.

Read more on the article here.

Article by: Tara Hall, Soundspike

2013 CMA Awards: The Winners

The 2013 CMA Awards are taking place Wednesday night (Nov. 6) at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. The winners for video and musical event of the year were revealed Wednesday morning on Good Morning America. The CMA's musician of the year was announced prior to the 8 p.m. ET live awards show telecast on ABC.

CMT.com will update the list of winners throughout the evening. Here's a list of winners announced so far:

Entertainer of the Year: George Strait

Male Vocalist of the Year: Blake Shelton

Female Vocalist of the Year: Miranda Lambert

Vocal Group of the Year: Little Big Town

Album of the Year: Based on a True Story, Blake Shelton, Scott Hendricks (producer)

New Artist of the Year: Kacey Musgraves

Vocal Duo of the Year: Florida Georgia Line

Song of the Year: "I Drive Your Truck," Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington and Jimmy Yeary

Single of the Year: "Cruise," Florida Georgia Line, Joey Moi (producer)

Musical Event: "Highway Don't Care," Tim McGraw with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban

Music Video: "Highway Don't Care," Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and Shane Drake (director)

Musician: Mac McAnally

Article by: CMT Staff

2013 CMA Awards: The Experts Weigh In

Who Has the Best Shot at Entertainer of the Year?

With the 47th annual CMA Awards taking place Wednesday (Nov. 6), all eyes are on this year's nominees, especially in the elite entertainer of the year category. This year's contenders are Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, George Strait and Taylor Swift.

According to one industry expert, each has made a strong case for the win.

"It's interesting because three of the nominees for entertainer made it a point to play the arena [in Nashville] in the months ahead of [the CMA Awards]," Billboard Country Update editor Tom Roland told CMT Hot 20 Countdown. "So I think that all of those people have kind of made a case for themselves."

Strait appears on the premiere ballot for what may be the final time. His farewell tour is scheduled to end in May 2014, and Roland thinks Strait's nod is about more than just the past 12 months of touring.

"I think that was clearly a case of the industry saying, 'Hey, we love you. We appreciate what you did,'" said Roland. "A lot of the people who vote on the CMA Awards still have this great appreciation for traditional country music, and that's very important to them even though that's not necessarily what's driving the ship for them right now in country music."

While Strait's inclusion on the entertainer list has sparked conversation, there are also some noticeable absences this year. To some, it's becoming clear that a new generation of artists has taken the lead.

"We're just beginning to see it with a new turnover," says veteran journalist Robert K. Oermann, a longtime contributor to the Nashville-based trade publication Music Row. "Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney and Brad Paisley and these guys have been around for a while now -- more than a decade. If you last 10 years in this business, it's a miracle. ... But the fact that they're excluded maybe means that we are seeing a little bit of a turning of the guard."

"I think that's part of the deal every year," Roland noted. "In fact, if it doesn't change, there's something wrong. There was a point in the '90s when, two years in a row, the entertainer of the year finalists were exactly the same five people. The conclusion people had at the time was, 'We're not building new artists. We're not creating new excitement.'"

Don't miss CMT.com's coverage of the 47th annual CMA Awards set for Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.

Article by: CMT Staff

Raving About New Mogwai Dates

Mogwai has made plans to head across the Atlantic come spring 2014 for the band’s first North American tour since 2012. The trek includes stops in Houston, Nashville, New York, Philadelphia, Toronto, Chicago and Salt Lake City. Tickets go on sale this week.

 

The Scottish post-rock group has a new album to go along with the tour. Marking Mogwai’s eighth full-length LP, Rave Tapes is due out Jan. 20 on Rock Action Records. Read more on the article here.

Article by: Sarah Marie Pittman, Pollstar

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Charlie Daniels Announces Exciting Lineup for Annual Christmas 4 Kids Benefit Concert

Charlie Daniels said he was ready to rock after his pacemaker implant, and he meant it. The country music icon announced the lineup for the annual Charlie Daniels Band & Friends Christmas 4 Kids benefit concert, and in addition to the Charlie Daniels Band, it includes Justin Moore and other favorite acts.

Rounding out the lineup will be Sawyer Brown, Phil Vassar and Rodney Atkins. Charlie Chase will emcee the evening’s festivities, which will take place Nov. 25 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

Read more on the article here.

Article by: Christina Vinson, Taste of Country

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History Of The Eagles 2014

The Eagles have extended the “History Of The Eagles” tour further into 2014 with new dates across the U.S. Markets include Las Vegas, Houston, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, and tickets for these shows will go on sale next week. Here is a list of the extended shows:

Feb. 15 – Las Vegas, Nev., MGM Grand Garden Arena
Feb. 16 – Las Vegas, Nev., MGM Grand Garden Arena
Feb. 19 – Dallas, Texas, American Airlines Center
Feb. 21 – Houston, Texas, Toyota Center
Feb. 23 – New Orleans, La., New Orleans Arena
Feb. 24 – Atlanta, Ga., Philips Arena
Feb. 28 – Raleigh, N.C., PNC Arena
March 1 – Washington, D.C., Verizon Center
March 3 – Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. Bank Arena
March 5 – Columbus, Ohio, Nationwide Arena

Read the rest of the release here.

Article by: Jay Smith, Pollstar
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