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JANELLE MONÁE RETURNS TO THE STAGE FOR ‘THE AGE OF PLEASURE’ NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

JANELLE MONÁE RETURNS TO THE STAGE FOR ‘THE AGE OF PLEASURE’ NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

New Album, The Age of Pleasure, releasing June 9

Tickets Available Starting Thursday, June 1 with Verizon Presales

General Onsale Begins Wednesday, June 7 at 10 AM Local on Ticketmaster

VANCOUVER, BC – DOUG MITCHELL THUNDERBIRD SPORTS CENTRE
AUGUST 31, 2023

Today, critically acclaimed and award winning singer and actress Janelle Monáe announced her Age of Pleasure Tour across North America. Produced by Live Nation, the 26-city tour kicks off on August 30 at WAMU Theater in Seattle, WA, making stops in Atlanta, Chicago, Toronto, Kansas City, New York City, Brooklyn, and more before wrapping up in Inglewood, CA at YouTube Theater on October 18.

Monáe’s highly anticipated new album, The Age of Pleasure, will be releasing June 9th via Atlantic Records featuring her latest scintillating new single, “Lipstick Lover,” available now via Wondaland Arts Society/Atlantic Records. An official emotion picture, directed by Janelle Monáe and Alan Ferguson – Watch HERE.

Her tour promises to light up your body, soul and all of your senses with an unforgettable performance featuring songs off her latest album and classic hits from her discography.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with Verizon presales (details below) beginning Thursday, June 1 at 10 AM Local. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Wednesday, June 7 at 10 AM Local on Ticketmaster.com.

VERIZON UP PRESALE: Verizon will offer customers an exclusive presale for the Age of Pleasure Tour through Verizon Up. Customers will have access to purchase presale tickets for select shows beginning Thursday, June 1 at 10 AM local until Tuesday, June 6 at 10pm local. For more details visit Verizon Up.

 

AGE OF PLEASURE TOUR DATES:

Wed Aug 30 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater

Thu Aug 31 – Vancouver, BC – UBC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

Sat Sep 02 – Portland, OR  – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater

Wed Sep 06 –Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex

Thu Sep 07 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Sat Sep 09 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre

Mon Sep 11 – Minneapolis, MN – Armory

Wed Sep 13 – St. Louis, MO – Stifel Theatre

Thu Sep 14 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

Sun Sep 17 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Mon Sep 18 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met

Wed Sep 20 – Montreal, QB – Mtelus

Thu Sep 21 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall

Sun Sep 24 – Washington, DC  – The Anthem*

Tue Sep 26 – New York City, NY – Radio City Music Hall

Thu Sep 28 – Brooklyn, NY – Kings Theatre

Mon Oct 02 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre

Tue Oct 03 – Nashville, TN  – Ryman Auditorium

Wed Oct 04 – Birmingham, AL  – Avondale Brewing Company

Fri Oct 06 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre Atlanta

Mon Oct 09 – Dallas, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

Tue Oct 10 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center

Wed Oct 11 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater

Sun Oct 15 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre

Tue Oct 17 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Wed Oct 18 – Inglewood, CA – YouTube Theater

* non-Live Nation date

 

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DOMINIC FIKE ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DON’T STARE AT THE SUN

DOMINIC FIKE ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DON’T STARE AT THE SUN 

IN SUPPORT OF UPCOMING ALBUM SUNBURN DUE JULY 7TH VIA COLUMBIA RECORDS

SHARES NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “ANT PILE”

Photo by Daniel Prakopcyk

VANCOUVER, BC – DOUG MITCHELL THUNDERBIRD SPORTS CENTRE
AUGUST 13, 2023

TOUR TICKETS
dominicfike.com 

“Ant Pile”
https://dominicfike.lnk.to/AntPile/youtube

Sunburn
PRE-SAVE/ORDER: https://DominicFike.lnk.to/Sunburn

 

(May 30, 2023) – Dominic Fike announces an upcoming Summer tour, Don’t Stare At The Sun, in support of his sophomore album Sunburn that is set for release on July 7th via Columbia Records. The announcement comes on the heels of him detailing Sunburn for fans last week and sharing new song “Ant Pile,” the video for which arrives today alongside news of the tour. The Reed Bennett-directed video offers a glimpse into Dom’s upbringing in Florida, capturing the essence of his formative years, and complements the previously released “Dancing In The Courthouse” video.

 

Dom gave fans a taste of what they can expect from the upcoming Live Nation-produced tour in his sold-out 2022 fall/winter Out Of Order tour and breakout Coachella set, which received praise from the likes of Drake, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, Cara Delevigne and Rolling Stone, who remarked that “his talent jumped out every time he took the mic.” During that set, Dom delighted fans with the just-released single “Dancing In The Courthouse” along with debuting “Ant Pile” ahead of its formal release last week.

Running from mid-July through the end of August, the tour will include stops at iconic venues such as New York’s Prospect Park, Los Angeles’s The Greek Theatre and Chicago’s Huntington Bank Pavilion, marking the biggest venues Dom has played to date. Tickets will be available starting with an artist presale tomorrow at 10AM local. A Live Nation and Ticketmaster presale will take place on Thursday, June 1st from 10AM to 10PM local time in each market. General on-sale begins June 2nd at 10 local time in each market at dominicfike.com.

The album is available for pre-order now and will be released on standard CD and vinyl formats, an exclusive CD edition with 60-page photo book as well as deluxe and color vinyl editions (the former of which is on black vinyl with a 24-page insert booklet and the latter of which comes on Florida orange vinyl with a 12-page insert booklet).

Watch “Ant Pile” above now and see below for all upcoming Dominic Fike tour dates.

Upcoming Tour Dates

7/13 – Indianapolis, IN @ TCU Amphitheatre @ TCU Amphitheater at White River State

7/14 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE

7/16 – Philadelphia, PA @ Skyline Stage at the Mann

7/19 – New York, NY @ BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! at Prospect Park

7/20 – Boston, MA @ Leaderbank Pavilion

7/21 – Baltimore, MD @ Pier Six Pavilion

7/23 – Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat Amphitheatre

7/25 – Atlanta, GA @ Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park

7/26 – Nashville, TN @ Nashville Municipal Auditorium

7/29 – Miami, FL @ FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park

8/1 – Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall

8/3 – Dallas, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

8/4 – Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheatre

8/6 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre

8/9 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Greek

8/10 – Stanford, CA @ Frost Amphitheatre

8/12 – Seattle, WA @ Day In Day Out Festival

8/13 – Vancouver, BC @ UBC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

8/17 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Great Saltair

8/18 – Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom

8/19 – Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom

8/21 – Des Moines, IA @ Lauridsen Amphitheatre

8/22 – Minneapolis, MN @ Armory

8/24 – Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island

8/25 – Detroit, MI @ Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill

8/27 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall

8/29 – Cincinnati, OH @ The ICON Festival Stage at Smale Park

8/30 – Louisville, KY @ Iroquois Amphitheatre

album artwork

 

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Jackson Wang’s Magic Man Tour: A Theatrical Experience

Photo Credit: Rich Lam/UBC Athletics & Recreation

Vancouver, BC – April 30, 2023, fans were treated to an unforgettable experience at Jackson Wang’s Magic Tour at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre. The stage was expertly crafted to ensure a high-quality performance, and the crowd energy was through the roof from start to finish. The result was a night of incredible showmanship, stunning special effects, and multiple encores that kept the crowd going.

What set the concert apart was the theatrical experience Jackson created. The stage design was impressive, with top-notch lighting and sound systems that added to the overall immersion. The special effects were next level, from the pyrotechnics to the laser light show. Lucky fans were brought on stage to participate in the performance, making for a truly interactive and unforgettable night.

Jackson Wang’s Magic Man Tour was a tour de force of entertainment that connected the audience to Jackson’s story. His talent and passion for performing were evident throughout the show, and the expertly-crafted stage, high-energy crowd, stunning special effects, and multiple encores made for a truly theatrical experience. The night was a testament to Jackson’s talent and passion or performing. We can only hope that he returns to the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre soon.

Photo Credit: Rich Lam/UBC Athletics & Recreation

Photo Credit: Rich Lam/UBC Athletics & Recreation

Photo Credit: Rich Lam/UBC Athletics & Recreation

Photo Credit: Rich Lam/UBC Athletics & Recreation

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LIL YACHTY ANNOUNCES THE FIELD TRIP TOUR ‘23

LIL YACHTY ANNOUNCES THE FIELD TRIP TOUR ‘23

QC ARTIST WILL SUPPORT HIS HIGHLY ACCLAIMED ALBUM LET’S START HERE. FOR 39 STOPS ACROSS THE GLOBE

VANCOUVER, BC – DOUG MITCHELL THUNDERBIRD SPORTS CENTRE
OCTOBER 21, 2023

Lil Yachty has announced a 39 stop global tour in support of his most recent and highly acclaimed album Let’s Start Here. (Quality Control Music/Motown Records) which wasreleased in January of 2023 to much critical acclaim. Produced by Live Nation and Bose, The Field Trip Tour is set to kickoff Thursday, September 21st in Washington, DC at Echostage with stops across North America and Europe including New York, Toronto, Nashville, Oslo, Berlin, London and more before wrapping up on Sunday, December 17th in Vienna, Austria at Gasometer.

Artist pre sale will start Tuesday May 9th at 10 AM local time in North America and on Tuesday May 9th at 1pm BST in Europe. Additional pre sales will run throughout the week with general onsale starting Friday, May 12th at 10 AM local time in North America and on Friday, May 12th at 12pm local time in Europe. For more information and ticket purchasing please visit: fieldtriptour.com.

This tour announcement comes a month after Lil Yachty released the music video for his highly anticipated single “Strike (Holster)”. Yachty started 2023 on a high note after his monumental psychedelic alternative rock album Let’s Start Here. received critical acclaim from both the press and his musical peers alike garnering him a cover on Billboard along with his musical guest debut performance on Saturday Night Live (SNL) where Yachty performed “the BLACK seminole” and “drive ME crazy!” with a live band.

THE FIELD TRIP TOUR ‘23 NORTH AMERICA DATES:

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Thu Sep 21 — Washington, DC — Echostage

Fri Sep 22 — New York, NY — SummerStage in Central Park

Sun Sep 24 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore

Mon Sep 25 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz

Wed Sep 27 — Montreal, QC — MTELUS

Fri Sep 29 — Wallingford, CT — The Dome at Oakdale

Sun Oct 01 — Pittsburgh, PA — Roxian Theatre

Mon Oct 02 — Toronto, ON — HISTORY

Wed Oct 04 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore Charlotte

Sun Oct 08 — Indianapolis, IN — Egyptian Room at Old National Centre

Mon Oct 09 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works

Wed Oct 11 — New Orleans, LA — The Fillmore

Sun Oct 15 — Tempe, AZ — Marquee Theatre

Tue Oct 17 — San Diego, CA — SOMA

Sat Oct 21 — Vancouver, BC — UBC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

Sun Oct 22 — Portland, OR — McMenamins Crystal Ballroom

Thu Oct 26 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas

Fri Oct 27 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex

Sun Oct 29 — Denver, CO — Fillmore Auditorium

Tue Oct 31 — St. Louis, MO — The Pageant

Thu Nov 02 — Minneapolis, MN — Fillmore

Sat Nov 04 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee

Sun Nov 05 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore

 

THE FIELD TRIP TOUR ‘23 EUROPE DATES:

Wed Nov 22 — Oslo, Norway — Sentrum Scene

Fri Nov 24 — Stockholm, Sweden — Fryhuset

Sat Nov 25 — Copenhagen, Denmark — KB Hallen

Mon Nov 27 — Berlin, Germany — Columbiahalle

Tue Nov 28 — Cologne, Germany — Palladium

Thu Nov 30 — Manchester, UK — O2 Victoria Warehouse

Fri Dec 01 — London, UK — OVO Wembley Arena

Sun Dec 03 — Glasgow, UK — O2 Academy

Mon Dec 04 — Birmingham, UK — O2 Academy

Wed Dec 06 — Paris, France — Salle Pleyel

Fri Dec 08 — Tilburg, Netherlands — Poppodium013

Sun Dec 10 — Brussels, Belgium — Ancienne Belgique

Tue Dec 12 — Barcelona, Spain — Razzmatazz

Thu Dec 14 — Milan, Italy — Fabrique

Sat Dec 16 — Zurich, Switzerland — Komplex 457

Sun Dec 17 — Vienna, Austria — Gasometer

 

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Lewis Capaldi: A Night of Unforgettable Music and Surprises

Photo Credit: Rich Lam/UBC Athletics & Recreation

Vancouver, BC – April 25, 2023, Lewis Capaldi brought his Broken by Desire to be Heavenly Sent North American 2023 Tour to the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre. Capaldi’s signature wit, amazing vocals, and ability to connect with the crowd were second to none.

From the moment Capaldi took the stage, he had the audience in the palm of his hand. His hilarious banter and self-deprecating humour had the crowd laughing and cheering along with him. But when he started to sing, his incredible vocals were on full display, hitting every note with precision and emotion.

The night had a surprise in store for the fans as well. Chad Kroeger from Nickelback made a special appearance on stage, sending the crowd into a frenzy. The collaboration was unexpected and incredible, and the crowd couldn’t get enough. It was a night that left the audience wanting more, and a validation to why Capaldi is one of the most exciting artists of our time.

Photo Credit: Rich Lam/UBC Athletics & Recreation

Photo Credit: Rich Lam/UBC Athletics & Recreation

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NIGERIAN GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING GLOBAL SUPERSTAR  WIZKID ANNOUNCES 2023 EUROPE DATES AND NEW SHOWS IN NORTH AMERICA

NIGERIAN GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING GLOBAL SUPERSTAR  WIZKID ANNOUNCES 2023 EUROPE DATES AND NEW SHOWS IN NORTH AMERICA

North America General Onsale Begins Friday, May 5 at 10am Local on Wizkidofficial.com

VANCOUVER, BC – DOUG MITCHELL THUNDERBIRD SPORTS CENTRE
NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Today, GRAMMY Award-winning and multi-Platinum-selling Nigerian global superstar, Wizkid, announced 2023 Europe dates and new shows in North America in support of his fifth studio album, More Love, Less Ego. Following his iconic UK show at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on July 29, the exclusive 4-city European leg, produced by Live Nation, kicks off on October 5 in Copenhagen at Royal Arena, with stops in Paris and Brussels before wrapping up in Dublin at 3Arena on October 14.

Following his European run, Wizkid will embark on his highly anticipated North America tour across seventeen cities with newly announced dates kicking off in Philadelphia, PA on November 2 and closing out in Washington, D.C. on November 30. Wizkid is also set to headline Afro Nation Miami this month on May 28.

TICKETS: See ticketing timing per market below and visit wizkidofficial.com for more information.

  • EU/UK: Pre-sale opt-in’s for first access to tickets are open now. The general on sale will begin Friday, May 12 at 10 AM Local Time on com
  • US/Canada: Tickets will be available starting with artist presales beginning Wednesday, May 3. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of general on sale beginning Friday, May 5 at 10 AM local on com

 

2023 EUROPE DATES:

Sat Jul 29 – London, United Kingdom – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Thu Oct 5 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena

Sun Oct 8 – Paris, France – La Défense Arena

Wed Oct 11 – Brussels, Belgium – Palais 12

Sat Oct 14 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena

2023 NORTH AMERICA DATES:

Thu Nov 02 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met

Sat Nov 04 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Sun Nov 05 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

Wed Nov 08 – Montreal, QUE – Bell Centre

Thu Nov 09 – Toronto, ONT – Scotiabank Arena

Fri Nov 10 – Chicago, IL – Wintrust Arena

Sun Nov 12 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory

Tue Nov 14 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium

Thu Nov 16 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre

Fri Nov 17 – Vancouver, BC – UBC Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

Sun Nov 19 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Wed Nov 22 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre

Tue Nov 21 – Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum

Fri Nov 24 – Dallas, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

Sat Nov 25 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall

Tue Nov 28 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Thu Nov 30 – Washington, D.C. – Capital One Arena

 

About Wizkid:

Grammy award winning singer/songwriter Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (aka Wizkid) began his career in music when he was just 11 years old in Lagos, Nigeria. His first record, Lil Prinz, was recorded in 2001 in collaboration with Glorious Five, a group consisting of Balogun and his friends from church. In 2006, he started pursuing music full-time, at first collaborating with various Nigerian pop acts including OJB Jezreel, Naeto C, and Banky W. By 2011, he was ready to record his debut studio album as a solo artist: Superstar was released via Empire Mates Entertainment to great critical and public acclaim across Africa, propelling him to stardom in his home country. After multiple delays and label disagreements, Balogun released his sophomore album titled Ayo in 2014. This second studio album had a multitude of guest appearances, including a spot from Femi Kuti. It also featured Balogun’s global breakthrough track “Ojuelegba.” Not only did the single cement his status as one of Nigeria’s biggest pop acts, it was also picked up and remixed by Drake and Skepta, thrusting Wizkid into the international spotlight. In return, Wizkid appeared on Drake’s 2016 smash single “One Dance.”

In March 2017, it was announced that Wizkid had signed a major deal with RCA and Sony International, which released his third LP, Sounds From the Other Side, later that year. A handful of singles appeared in advance of the album, including “Daddy Yo”, “Sweet Love” and “Come Closer”, and were successful; the latter is certified Gold in the USA and the UK .

Following his impressive international campaign, Wizkid refocused energy on his Starboy imprint in Africa. From releasing viral records like “Soco” with his affiliate acts to securing partnerships with brands such as Puma, Wizkid has solidified himself as a millennial pioneer for African entertainment. As an ode to his hometown, Wizkid released his fourth full-length project titled Made in Lagos in 2020 with guest appearances from Burna Boy, Skepta, Damian Marley, H.E.R, Ella Mai, and more. The album is the highest charting Nigerian album on the Billboard 200 of all time, the longest charting Nigerian album of the century on Billboard World Albums chart, and the first and only African album to be RIAA certified Gold in the US with half a million in sale units. Hit single “Essence” became the first Nigerian song to feature on the Billboard Hot 100 and peak #1 on US urban radio. Made in Lagos, along with his Grammy award winning feature with Beyonce and five sellout shows at the o2 Arena, prove Wizkid’s movement to be one of lasting global impact.

Follow Wizkid:

INSTAGRAM  - TWITTER  - FACEBOOK -  YOUTUBE

 

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Keshi Lights up the Stage on his Hell & Back Tour in Vancouver

Photo Credit: Rich Lam/UBC Athletics & Recreation

Vancouver, BC – April 1, 2023, Keshi’s sold-out Hell & Back Tour made a stop at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre. With opening acts deb never and James ivy setting the stage, Keshi took the crowd on an emotional journey with his signature blend of introspective lyrics and silky smooth vocals.

From the haunting ballad “blue” to the upbeat banger “right here,” Keshi’s performance showcased both old favorites and new material from his latest album, “Always.”

Aside from his incredible vocal talent, Keshi also proved to be a master showman, engaging the audience with his infectious energy. His stage presence was magnetic, and he had the entire arena on their feet, singing and dancing.

If you missed out on this unforgettable experience, make sure to catch him live next time he’s in town.

Photo Credit: Rich Lam/UBC Athletics & Recreation

Photo Credit: Rich Lam/UBC Athletics & Recreation

Photo Credit: Rich Lam/UBC Athletics & Recreation

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Dream Theater announce Dreamsonic 2023 North American Tour

Dream Theater announce Dreamsonic 2023 North American Tour

with special guest Devin Townsend, & Animals As Leaders

VANCOUVER, BC – DOUG MITCHELL THUNDERBIRD SPORTS CENTRE
JULY 21, 2023

PRESALES LAUNCH THURSDAY, APRIL 12TH @ 10AM LOCAL TIME (PW – SONIC)

GENERAL ONSALE BEGINS FRIDAY, APRIL 14TH @ 10AM LOCAL TIME

 

GRAMMY®-winning, millions-selling progressive music titans Dream Theater, are pleased to present the first edition of DREAMSONIC, taking place in North America throughout June and July and celebrating the summer’s ultimate progressive metal line-up. Kicking off on the 16th of June, Dream Theater will be joined by special guest Devin Townsend, & Animals As Leaders on what is sure to be one of the hottest tickets of the summer.

John Petrucci had this to say: “We are all so incredibly excited to present Dream Theater’s very own prog-metal music festival, Dreamsonic 2023! 

The lineup for our inaugural run this summer features Dream Theater, Devin Townsend, and Animals As Leaders and is going to be absolutely epic!

Dreamsonic promises to be a reoccurring musical event that will deliver history-making nights of amazing music for many years to come!

 You’re not going to want to miss this one!”

 

Tickets go on sale Friday, April 14th at 10am.

June 16th – Cedar Park, TX – H-E-B Center At Cedar Park

June 17th – Dallas, TX – Texas Trust CU @ Grand Prairie

June 18th – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre

June 21st – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall

June 22nd – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live Arena

June 23rd – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock

June 25th – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theater

June 27th – Washington, PA – Wild Things Park

June 28th – New York, NY – Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden

June 30th – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater

July 1st – Philadelphia, PA – The Met

July 2nd -Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion

July 4th – Laval, QC – Place Bell

July 5th – Hamilton, ON – FirstOntario Centre

July 7th – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Casino

July 8th – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion

July 9th – Newport, KY – MegaCorp Pavilion

July 11th – Detroit, MI – Masonic

July 12th – OshKosh, WI – OshKosh Arena

July 13th – Cedar Rapids, IA – Alliant Energy Power House

July 15th – Denver, CO – Mission Theater

July 17th – Spokane, WA – First Interstate Center

July 18th – Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle

July 19th – Edmonton, AB – Northern Alberta Jubilee

July 21st – Vancover, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

July 22nd – Redmond, WA – Marymoor Live

July 24th – San Jose, CA – San Jose Civic

July 25th – Inglewood, CA – YouTube Theater

July 26th – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre

Dream Theater released A View From The Top Of The World on October 22, 2021, and the release week saw the album top the charts hitting #1 on the Current Hard Music Charts, #2 on the Current Rock Albums Charts and also debuted at #52 on the Billboard 200. The album’s lead track The Alien later went on to win the GRAMMY® award for ‘Best Metal Performance’. Watch the video for that track here: https://youtu.be/V462IsOV3js

Canadian musical maverick Devin Townsend released his latest album Lightwork in late 2022, with Metal Injection calling it a “superb addition to his one-of-a-kind catalog”. Assembled from a barrage of material written during the pandemic, ‘Lightwork’ represents a kind of ‘light in the dark’ while trying to navigate the seemingly endless challenges that life can often present. This tour is Devin’s first North American run since March 2020. Watch the video for ‘Lightworker’ here: https://youtu.be/-udemfZRJrI

Animals as Leaders offer more than musicianship and proficiency – a focus on mood, texture, and emotive power elevating the material in a fascinatingly unique phenomenon.  Led by Tosin Abasi, a guitarist the Chicago Tribune calls “one of the top ten guitarists of all time”, the prog-metal trio continue to blaze the trail as, “…one of the finest, most interesting units in modern music ” (MetalSucks). They released their latest album Parrhesia in March 2022. Watch the video for ‘Red Miso’ here: https://youtu.be/gu-_kyU4dWk

 

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PIXIES ANNOUNCE LEG ONE OF 2023 NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR

PIXIES ANNOUNCE LEG ONE OF

2023 NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR

“Few bands possess the power to walk onto the stage, following no support band, play 40 songs in two hours, and walk off the stage without a word – and everyone there leave knowing they witnessed something special.  Well, PIXIES can.”

— Clash/UK – 7/20/22

VANCOUVER, BC – DOUG MITCHELL THUNDERBIRD SPORTS CENTRE
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

PUBLIC ON-SALE STARTING MARCH 31 AT 10AM LOCAL TIME

 

 

LOS ANGELES, CA – TUESDAY, December 13, 2022 —  Currently in New Zealand wrapping up Phase One of their massive 2022 – 2023 World Tour, today Pixies announce initial dates for the first leg of their 2023 North American headline trek.  Pixies will hit the road on May 4 at the Fox Theatre in Oakland CA, headlining shows in U.S. western states through to the middle of May.  The confirmed dates are below; tickets go on sale this Friday, December 16 at 10:00AM (local).  Log on to https://www.pixiesmusic.com for all ticket purchasing information.

 

The tour is in support of the band’s latest album, Doggerel, a mature yet visceral record of gruesome folk, ballroom pop and brutal rock haunted by the ghosts of affairs and indulgences, driven wild by cosmic forces and envisioning digital afterlives where no God has provided one.  The album was released September 30, 2022 (BMG) to tremendous reviews:

 

“It’s the rare mortal who can make albums as solidly good as this one.” — Uncut/UK

”’Dregs of the Wine,’ ‘Get Simulated,’ and ‘Nomatterday,’ which opens the album on a ripping note — 

have the magic Pixies dust sprinkled all over.” – Brooklyn Vegan 

“Pixies’ new album ‘Doggerel’ is the most inventive

since their reunion nearly two decades ago.” — NME/UK

 

“‘Doggerel’s’ lyrics are whimsical but insightful in the Pixies’ irreverent songwriting fashion.

Charming and yet still sagely.”  — American Songwriter

 

As will be the case on these upcoming dates, every Pixies’ show will be different from those they played before and those they will play down the line.  Prior to every tour, the Pixies rehearse 90-100 songs from their extensive catalogue and “the next song” is determined just before its first note is played.  Concert goers can expect the band to perform some of their most beloved and iconic Pixies songs, as well as tracks from Doggerel.

 

Pixies – Black Francis/guitar, Joey Santiago/lead guitar, David Lovering/drums, and Paz Lenchantin/bass – have been acclaimed as the most influential, pioneering band of the late 80s alt/rock movement, having served as a major influence for artists like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Radiohead, the Strokes, Weezer, and many more.  And today, a whole new generation of music fans has been discovering and embracing the band’s “loudquietloud” signature sound.  Quirky, catchy melodies have always been Pixies’ calling card; eight genre-defining studio albums, including the Gold-certified Surfer Rosa, and the iconic Platinum Doolittle, considered one of the all-time, quintessential alt/rock albums.  Sell-out crowds all over the globe, Pixies’ live shows are unadulterated magic, simultaneously electrifying and lo-fi.  Seventy-five minutes of the band playing anything they want, in whatever order they want, the classics and the new gems.

 

Confirmed dates for the first leg of Pixies’ North American tour are as follows:

 

MAY 2023

4  Fox Theater, Oakland, CA

6  Golden State Theatre, Monterey, CA

8  The Van Buren, Phoenix, AZ

9  Lensic Performing Arts Center, Santa Fe, NM

10  The Mission Ballroom, Denver, CO

12  Encore Theatre at Wynn, Las Vegas, NV

13  Encore Theatre at Wynn, Las Vegas, NV

14  Kilby Block Party, Utah State Park, Salt Lake City, UT (Festival)

 

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A BOOGIE WIT DA HOODIE ADDS SECOND VANCOUVER DATE FOR HIS “ME VS MYSELF” TOUR

A BOOGIE WIT DA HOODIE ANNOUNCES MORE CANADIAN DATES FOR HIS “ME VS MYSELF” TOUR

NYC BRED, MULTI-PLATINUM SUPERSTAR PREVIOUSLY SOLD-OUT TORONTO’S COCA COLA COLESIUM AND IS BACK WITH 8 MORE STOPS ACROSS CANADA WITH MARIAH THE SCIENTIST

VANCOUVER, BC – DOUG MITCHELL THUNDERBIRD SPORTS CENTRE
JUNE 10, 2023
NEW SHOW ADDED – JUNE 11, 2023

LIVE NATION PRE-SALE STARTING MARCH 23 AT 10AM LOCAL TIME
 PUBLIC ON-SALE STARTING MARCH 24 AT 10AM LOCAL TIME

 

Monday, March 20th, 2022 (TORONTO) – Multi-platinum, chart-topping global superstar A Boogie wit da Hoodie has more in store for his Canadian fans, announcing eight new dates for his Me Vs Myself tour, now featuring Mariah the Scientist. The new string of dates is on the heels of A Boogie’s latest release “Secrets” with the Atlanta songstress – stream here.

A Boogie wit da Hoodie will hit the road on June 10th, kicking things off in Vancouver, followed by stops in Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Hamilton and more, with his final stop in Ottawa on June 24th.

Live Nation pre-sale tickets are available starting Friday, March 23rd at 10AM local time here. Public tickets are on sale starting March 24th at 10AM local time here. See full routing below.

6/10 Vancouver, BC | University of British Columbia – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

6/11 Vancouver, BC | University of British Columbia – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

6/13 Calgary, AB | Grey Eagle Resort and Casino

6/14 Edmonton, AB | Edmonton Convention Centre

6/16 Saskatoon, SK | SaskTel Centre

6/17 Winnipeg, MB | Canada Life Centre

6/21 Laval, QC | Place Bell

6/23 Hamilton, ON | First Ontario Centre

6/24 Ottawa, ON | Canadian Tire Centre

A Boogie wit da Hoodie’s fourth studio album Me vs Myself boasts features by Kodak Black, Roddy Ricch, Lil Durk, H.E.R., Tory Lanez, G.Herbo & more – stream here.

 

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