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Icona Pop Announce Iconic Tour

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:43:00 +0000

Icona Pop will be hitting the road, with Sirah and K. Flay on select dates, for a headline run. Yeah, we’re going to go for it, since the opp is presenting itself: We love it! The Swedish duo will embark on a full North American trek in August and September, so it’ll be your chance [...]

Who are Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players? [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:20:19 +0000

Mix 108 is excited to bring Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players to the Twin Ports for the first time ever for two shows on June 15th at the College of St. Scholastica. You may be asking yourself, "Who in the heck are Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players?" Well, here's your answer!

Backstreet Boys Announce Summer Tour [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:21:45 +0000

The Backstreet Boys are BACK! Yes, the boys have announced they are going on tour this summer. How close will they get to us when they’re hitting the road for their “In A World Like This” tour? The tour kicks off August 2nd. The first three stops include Chicago, St. Louis and Toledo–and they [...]

Phillip Phillips Cancels Remaining Tour Dates

Jessica Sager — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:50:48 +0000

Bad news for Phillip Phillips fans. The ‘American Idol‘ winner and ‘Home’ singer has to nix his remaining tour dates — but not because he wants to. Phillips has nine remaining dates of his college tour, but his health is getting in the way. “His doctor said he has to get off the road,” a [...]

Jeanne and Cooper Check in With the Group 98 Degrees [AUDIO]

Jeanne Ryan — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:17:18 +0000

Cooper and I had a rare opportunity to interview 2 of the members of the group 98 degrees as they get ready to release a new album and head out across the country on “The Package Tour” Drew Lachey and Jeff Timmons joined Cooper and I for an up close interview to discuss their new [...]

Macklemore + Ryan Lewis Announce 2013 World Tour Dates

Jessica Sager — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:09:42 +0000

Get ready to pop some tags! Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are hitting the road in support of their breakout smash ‘The Heist.’ The hip-hop duo will kick off their world tour in London this September with more dates to follow for their North American leg. Lewis and Macklemore have demonstrated some true live prowess as [...]

Beyonce Banned Photographers from Her Concert Tour, So That Should Go Well

Ryan Anderson — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:50:10 +0000

Back in February, Beyonce and/or her publicist launched an all-out war against a crop of unflattering pictures that turned up among the myriad of gorgeous ones during her Super Bowl performance. Now, she's upped the ante -- and banished photographers from her new world tour.

Because, like our grandparents, Beyonce's people apparently assume cell phones can only make calls.

Trampled by Turtles and Atmosphere Heading to Bayfront this Summer

Laura Peterson — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:12:25 +0000

Duluth’s own Trampled by Turtles will make a trip back home this summer for a concert at Bayfront Festival Park. Earlier this month they played at the DECC’s Symphony Hall as part of their 10th anniversary tour, and they’ll be at Clyde next week for Homegrown. Minneapolis-based Atmosphere will open the show on Saturday, [...]

Rihanna Cancels Houston Concert Adding to a String of Cancellations

Jessica Sager — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:30:27 +0000

Everything is bigger in Texas — even the disappointment. Rihanna has bailed on yet another stop on her Diamonds world tour. This time, the ‘Stay’ songstress canceled her concert for last night (April 15) in Houston. The Associated Press reports that the Bajan superstar is sitting it out “as a result of illness.” Live Nation [...]

80′s Hair Bands Are Back,Courtesy of the Band Hairball [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:02:50 +0000

Admittedly I am not huge fan of 80′s Hair Bands per say, but when Hairball is in town I have to check it out. Based out of Minneapolis, this cover band has really come into their own and is quite the entertaining experience, They have become wildly popular in the Twin Ports and is sure [...]

Win a Trip to Napa to See Goo Goo Dolls, New Kids on the Block and More at Live in the Vineyard

Townsquare Media — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:22:09 +0000

A cool walk through the vineyards of Napa Valley – can you imagine a better way to spend a spring evening? How about strolling as the classic sounds of the Goo Goo Dolls and New Kids on the Block filter overhead?

Each year, Napa, CA hosts three days of music and wine in the legendary Napa Valley for Live in the Vineyard. This year, as the Napa Valley hosts the Goo Goo Dolls, New Kids on the Block, and a few other artists we love, we want you to be a part of it.

Little Boy Has Own Dance Revolution Going on at a Concert, and Crowd Goes Wild [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:53:14 +0000

A little boy at a Rascal Flatts concert in Kentucky just may have well stolen the show before it even started. LMFAO’s “Sexy and I know it” was blaring over the speakers at the arena and this cute little boy decided to hop up and bust a move. As time went on he had the [...]

Justin Timberlake + Jay-Z Will Be Legends of the Summer on Tour

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:20:18 +0000

The well-dressed duo of Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z will embark on the Legends of the Summer tour. The ‘Suit & Tie’ twosome only announced the venues and cities for the trek. Dates will come soon, but one can only assume that they will take place during the warm months, given the tour’s name. The Legends [...]

Lady Gaga Born This Way Ball Tour Canceled Because She Needs Hip Surgery

Townsquare Staff — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:04:22 +0000

Due to the fact that she has a tear in her right hip, Lady Gaga has been forced to cancel the rest of her Born This Way Ball tour. The singer was in the middle of the North American leg of the global trek. This leg kicked off in early January and was scheduled to [...]

Lady Gaga Cancels Several Shows Due to Injury

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:52:32 +0000

Lady Gaga hates herself right now. Why, you ask? Because she has to cancel three concerts on her Born This Way Ball tour, which is unheard of for her, due to the fact that she is in crippling pain. She is suffering from a chronic condition, which she hid from staff and her little monsters, called synovitis.

Bruno Mars Announces the Moonshine Jungle World Tour

Scott Shetler — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:09:11 +0000

Bruno Mars is going on tour! Okay, that’s not such a huge surprise, since he’s been hinting at a tour for weeks. He finally made the news official during a visit to ‘Ellen,’ where he revealed the title of the trek: The Moonshine Jungle World Tour. Specific dates and venues haven’t been announced yet, but [...]

Are Justin Timberlake + Jay-Z to Tour?

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:04:29 +0000

Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z are packing up their suits and ties and hitting the road together...we think! JT, who has been mounting his musical comeback since the calendar turned, and the Hova, who lends his rap talents to JT's smash 'Suit & Tie,' are expected to play 10 stadium gigs together.

Britney Spears Confirms Vegas Residency at Caesars Venue

Kat Lee — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 21:40:10 +0000

Vegas, the diva has landed. ExtraTV has confirmed that Britney Spears will perform her Las Vegas residency at a venue owned by Caesars (not the real Palace), most likely at Planet Hollywood. And surprise, suprise! That's where Extra's Vegas bureau resides.

Rihanna Comments on 777 Tour: 'I Had a Great Time'

Jessica Sager — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:42:17 +0000

Remember when Rihanna hosted her 777 Tour and it led to complete madness and mutiny for us and the other journos who joined her for it? Well, she doesn’t remember the last half of that. The ‘Diamonds’ singer talked to Rolling Stone, not just about her relationship with Chris Brown, but also about her doomed [...]

fun. Announce Summer Tour with Tegan and Sara

Scott Shetler — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:00:37 +0000

fun. will have some fun this summer with a 26-date concert tour featuring support from indie pop duo Tegan and Sara. The Most Nights Tour will probably be the group's last concert tour of this album cycle, according to a blog post on their website.