The annual traveling rock music festival Vans Warped Tour stopped in Hartford, Connecticut yesterday on their last-ever cross-country tour. Amid the chaos and heat wave that struck the city, legendary bands took the stage, leaving their mark at the fest.
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Billy Joel can check off a major career milestone that most artists only dream of: notching 100 performances at the World’s Most Famous Arena. The native New Yorker first played Madison Square Garden more than 40 years ago, but has become a mainstay thanks to his concert residency which began in 2014. Joel has performed one show per month at the historic arena as part of the ongoing residency, and fans can’t seem to get enough, with shows being added as quickly as they are selling out. To celebrate his 100 shows and counting, take a look at the monumental success of Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden, by the numbers. Continue reading “Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden: By the Numbers”
Dozens of Nashville’s best and brightest are on the road once more for another round of touring. But which summer country concerts are the top performers when it comes to sales and demand for tickets? We analyzed sales data from nine artists’ tours and found some familiar favorites were leading the way. Continue reading “Top Summer Country Concerts Belong to Chris Stapleton, Kenny Chesney”
Summer concert season is officially here and with dozens of rap artists on tour, the genre is dominating the ticketing market with red-hot sales figures. We analyzed data from ten current touring artists to see how they compare in terms of overall sales and cost of tickets per show. Unsurprisingly, consistent favorites like Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and Jay-Z proved to be some of the top performers. Continue reading “Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar Dominate Rap Tour Sales Figures”
After weeks of teasing fans, Nicki Minaj has finally confirmed her tour plans. The rapper will team up with Future for the co-headlining NickiHndrxx Tour, which will kick off later this fall. Continue reading “Nicki Minaj and Future Team Up for ‘NickiHndrxx Tour’”
Christmas has come early for Lady Gaga fans. The six-time Grammy winner has unveiled details about her upcoming Las Vegas residency show, which is set to take over the Park Theater at the Park MGM Resort beginning December 28. Continue reading “Lady Gaga Reveals Details About Upcoming Las Vegas Residency”
Carrie Underwood – and her fans – have plenty of reason to glow! The country star unveiled plans for her 2019 Cry Pretty Tour, and revealed she’s expecting her second child.
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The 2018 iHeartRadio Music Festival has unveiled its star-studded lineup. Justin Timberlake, Carrie Underwood, Mariah Carey and Jack White are among the many notable artists stopping by the Las Vegas-based festival this September, it was announced Tuesday. Continue reading “Justin Timberlake, Carrie Underwood to headline 2018 iHeartRadio Music Festival”
By popular demand, Drake has added nearly a dozen new shows to his highly-anticipated Aubrey and the Three Amigos tour. The Platinum-selling rapper will extend his stay in various cities by adding more dates to his already packed itinerary. Continue reading “Drake Extends Aubrey and the Three Amigos Tour by 11 Dates”
Among the hustle and bustle within Boston yesterday, music sounded all around Harvard Square as the first night of Boston Calling commenced.
Three different stages lined the grounds of Harvard’s Athletic Complex, along with the IKEA Music Lab and Arena stage. Lines crowded around a Ferris Wheel – which lit up at night – and dozens of food stations’ scents wafted through the air. It surely was a magical place, filled with equal-minded individuals sprawled out across the grass, enjoying music among one another. Continue reading “Paramore, The Killers Rock Boston Calling Night One”
