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Get ready for a lot of ‘Zappa’ . . . Tribute band Zappa Plays Zappa, lead by frontman Dweezil Zappa, the son of legendary singer/songwriter/musician Frank Zappa is hitting the road with a string of 2015 tour dates. Known for playing the hits of Dweezil Zappa’s father, Frank, Zappa Plays Zappa will move across the … Read more
New York City is the birthplace to some of the greatest musical talent the world has ever seen. And due to it’s cultural vibrancy, it’s been a longtime muse for artists everywhere. Whether it’s based on the growing Manhattan skyline, Long Island race relations, a crazy night in the Lower East Side, or growing up … Read more
New York City, in my opinion, is one of the best cities to be for just about any holiday, including the 4th of July (and I’m from Texas, who arguably has the best BBQ that anyone could even dream of eating in honor of this holiday). The Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular will be … Read more
If your parents are anything like mine, they tend to feel a little lost when they touch down in NYC to visit their daughter, who’s flown very far from home. Hailing in from Texas, they are used plenty of elbow room, a slower pace, and not nearly as many car horns. Often, these visits from your tourist parents … Read more
After releasing their latest album, Last of Our Kind, The Darkness have announced a set of 16 tour dates for this fall. Starting in The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco on October 1st, and end only a month later in Boston on November 1st. Date Event Oct 10TBD The Darknesshttp://www.tickpick.com/buy-the-darkness-tickets-shrine-expo-center-10-10-15-TBD/2593218/Shrine Expo Center – Los Angeles, … Read more
UPDATE: Nickelback postpones tour dates, Kroeger undergoing surgery Due to lead singer and guitarists Chad Kroeger’s unspecified health issues, Nickelback will once again be postponing their 2015 ‘No Fixed Address’ Tour. This comes after a series of postponement around ‘scheduling conflicts’ and other issues. The word on the street is that the band will make … Read more
With all of the tourists, humidity, packed subway cars, and sweaty pits, it can be difficult to feel “romantic” during summers in NYC. But there are some perks to living in this sweltering fishbowl during these long, summer days. When else can you pick from over 50 outdoor movie viewings to attend with your significant other? … Read more
Will Lizzie McGuire Hillary Duff tour in 2015? It’s been twelve years since fans last got to see the pop star perform live on her 2007-2008 Dignity Tour, and now with her new album out and selling well, Duffers (Hilariats? HiDuffies? Whatever fans of Hilary Duff call themselves . . .) are itching to see … Read more
This time of year, New York City is in full bloom. In just about every borough, tourists and natives alike have the opportunity to experience a part of the city culture through annual festivals, art exhibitions, and rare events. This week, three festivals begin, creating a number of both free and paid events to attend … Read more
Grammy nominee Sturgill Simpson is following up his amazing performance at Bonnaroo by announcing a headlining 2015 Fall Tour. Critics have a hard time labeling Simpson’s sound – despite it’s roots in bluegrass and traditional country music, it’s been labelled alternative for its distinction from the pop and hip hop inspired country music that dominates … Read more
Against Me! is only a few days into their 2015 summer tour, and things must be going well because they’ve already added on new tour dates for the end of July. This will be good news to fans since the band has seen some huge shakeups in the last few years (the band has more … Read more
Madonna, on her “Rebel Heart Tour”, will be touching down in NYC on September 16th for two performances at Madison Square Garden, in addition to one performance at Barclays (9/19). Sure, this on its own is great news. From the looks of her “B*tch I’m Madonna” video, it looks like the queen of pop has … Read more
In preparation for releasing their much-anticipated third studio album, Meliora in August, the Swedish heavy metal band Ghost recently announced a string of US tour dates for this fall. The 30-date tour will include some impressive venue. Kicking off at the Fillmore in D.C., then heading to Terminal 5 in NYC, and the House of … Read more
Even The Get Up Kids, when they announced their 2015 Summer/Fall Tour Dates reckoned that “this doesn’t happen very often.” With that in mind, you should make sure to catch them while you can! They’ll be hitting Florida, California, and Dallas, TX on their 6-date mini tour. Check out the full details below: Date Event … Read more