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Jackson Browne Maps Out Summer 2012 Solo Acoustic Tour

Chris M. Junior — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:00:18 +0000

Since about 2005, Jackson Browne has been no stranger to the solo acoustic format, not only hitting the road for guitar/piano shows but also releasing two stripped-down concert collections of fresh and familiar material.

This summer, Browne will launch his latest solo acoustic tour, and the 20-date trek is scheduled to begin July 14 in Charlotte, N.C. and wind up Aug. 15 in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.

Van Halen Extends 2012 North American Tour

Dave Lifton — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:00:37 +0000

Given the famous history between Eddie Van Halen and David Lee Roth, few could have expected Van Halen‘s North American tour to last for even the originally planned four months when it was announced back in January. However, things are apparently going so well tha

Journey to Tour With Pat Benatar, Loverboy

Billy Dukes — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:00:30 +0000

Tickets are already on sale for many of the dates Journey has scheduled to play with Pat Benatar and Loverboy this summer. According to the band’s official website, they’ll play 14 dates across the country, beginning on July 21 in San Bernardino, Calif.

Axl Rose Comments on Idea of Guns N' Roses Reunion Tour

Shauna Wright — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:00:24 +0000

Mopey singer Lana Del Rey may or may not have hooked up with the man of her dreams, Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose.

Video of the two of them emerging together from the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood, Calif. on Friday night has hit the interwebz, but even if you don’t care about their respective love lives (and really, who could blame you), what Axl said in that clip about GnR may still warrant your attention.

Joe Walsh Sets 2012 Solo Dates

Matt Springer — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:50 +0000

Bruce Springsteen’s been opening up his recent shows with the bold declaration that he’s “the hardest-working white man in show business,” but Joe Walsh may have him beat. A string of solo tour dates throughout May and the summer are just the latest additions to his packed

Kiss Looking to Hire a Military Veteran as Roadie for Summer Tour

Billy Dukes — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Kiss is looking for a few good men. Or just one good man. Actually it could be a woman too. The rockers — who’ve long been supporters of the men and women in the U.S. military — are looking to hire a veteran to join their road crew when they hit the road with Motley Crue in July.

Lindsey Buckingham Announces Solo Tour Dates

Billy Dukes — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:00:48 +0000

Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsay Buckingham has announced 15 tour dates across the west coast in support of his new ‘Seeds We Sow’ album. The run of dates will begin on May 3, and will be a one-man show.

ZZ Top Announce 2012 Tour with All-Star 'Gang of Outlaws'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:00:00 +0000

In what should prove to be a fun warmup lap before they really start promoting their upcoming Rick Rubin-produced 15th studio album, ZZ Top have announced a new leg of U.S. tour dates.

2012 Summer Tour Guide‏

Dave Swanson — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:00:47 +0000

Summer’s here and the time is right, for rocking in the streets… or at least in an appropriate venue of some sort. A cavalcade of rockers, from Van Halen to the Steve Miller Band and Crosby, Stills and Nash, are heading out on the road to help you enjoy th

Sting Schedules 2012 Summer Tour Dates

Matt Wardlaw — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:00:17 +0000

2011 found Sting in a retrospective mood, celebrating both his 60th birthday and 25 years as a solo artist. Early indications are that he will continue to follow that same path this year with summer tour dates spotlighting hits from his solo career and the Police.

Aerosmith Reportedly Confirm First Summer 2012 Tour Date

Matt Wardlaw — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:00:08 +0000

The ongoing sessions for a new album and the occasional dramatic moment won’t keep Aerosmith away from their natural habitat – the concert stage. The legendary Boston rockers have reportedly confirmed their first North American tour date for 2012.

Crosby, Stills and Nash Announce Massive 2012 Summer Tour

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:00:49 +0000

Fifty two. That’s not their average age, but the amount of dates that Crosby, Stills and Nash have scheduled for their upcoming summer tour. David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash will hit the road in early June in Philadelphia and stay there through September. It’s a massive trek, but these gentlemen are certainly up [...]

Kiss and Motley Crue Announce 2012 Summer Tour Dates

Matthew Wilkening — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 07:00:38 +0000

Kiss and Motley Crue will embark on a 40-city tour together, with each band playing 90-minute sets on their fully stocked and typically insane stage set-ups. The bands announced the trek, which, by the way, they’re calling simply “the Tour,” at a press conference broadcast online earlier today (March 20).

Kiss and Motley Crue Tour Poster Revealed

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:00:21 +0000

What appears to be poster artwork for the much-discussed but not technically officially announced co-headlining tour from Kiss and Motley Crue was posted on Motley Crue singer Vince Neil‘s official twitter page last night (March 19).

Paul Stanley Talks 2012 Kiss Tour and New Album

Jeff Giles — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:00:04 +0000

When the members of Kiss touched down in Vegas last week, they had golf on their minds — but in between putt-putt interviews, frontman Paul Stanley took a moment to speak about the band’s plans for 2012, including a tour and new album.

Mick Fleetwood: 'I Don't Believe Fleetwood Mac Will Ever Tour Again'

Billy Dukes — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:00:24 +0000

Fleetwood Mac drummer and founder Mick Fleetwood says he wants to reunite with his old bandmates for an album or a tour, but he doesn’t see it happening unless Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are willing to step back from their solo careers.

Kiss and Motley Crue to Join Forces for 2012 Summer Tour

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:00:50 +0000

Kiss and Motley Crue will team up for a formidable tour this summer, and based on what Crue singer Vince Neil is saying about the joint production, their respective road crews are going to have their hands full.

Rolling Stones Rule Out 2012 Tour, Citing Keith Richards' Health

Dave Lifton — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:00:18 +0000

It’s often been said that the only two things that will survive a nuclear war are cockroaches and Keith Richards. However, it’s possible that the Rolling Stones guitarist might not be in good enough health to tour in celebration of the band’s 50th anniversary this year, as had been reported last month.

The Doobie Brothers and Chicago Announce Summer 2012 Tour

Matt Wardlaw — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:00:15 +0000

The Doobie Brothers will celebrate their 40th anniversary as a group by teaming up with Chicago for a summer concert tour that will feature an evening full of hits from both bands and their legendary catalogs.

Robert Plant Books First 2012 U.S. Show

Chris M. Junior — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:00:41 +0000

Blues music has always been important to Robert Plant, and the same can be said of Clarksdale, Mississippi. Not only has Plant been there more than once to explore its deep blues history, he and fellow Led Zeppelin legend Jimmy Page honored the city by naming their 1998 joint studio effort ‘Walking Into Clarksdale.’

Clarksdale is where Plant will be in August when he headlines the 25th anniversary edition of the Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival.