This is a guest post from Metal Eddie. Previously the metal one shared his experience at the Nickelback/Three Days Grace/Buckcherry concert.
With 2010 coming to an end I am done attending shows this year. I have to admit I missed a lot of bands on tour. I didn’t go to that many shows. Two missed shows that stick out are Iron Maiden and Alice in Chains. From what I am told by my dear friend Cousin Ryo, Maiden was outstanding and put on a wonderful performance. I heard from a few friends at work that Alice in Chains didn’t miss it beat. They mentioned that it was kind of creepy to hear them because William DuVall sounds just like Layne Staley. So I missed the boat on these shows but we always have 2011 right?
I want to share a few things on some of the shows I did see in 2010. The three most surprising acts were Three Days Grace, Five Finger Death Punch and Shinedown. I was blown away by all three. They are stupendous and a must see live! The most disappointing bands that I saw this year were Buckcherry, Godsmack and the Scorpions. Now I have already reviewed Buckcherry, so let me speak about Godsmack. They are my second favorite band with Kiss still holding the number one spot (more to come on that). Godsmack has been around for over a decade and I have seen them dozens of times. I thought they sounded great. The only problem is that they had way too may fillers. What I mean is guitar solos and just jamming that, to me, was a waste of time. The band has a big enough catalog to play for ninety minutes.
Let me move on to the Scorpions for a farewell tour it was weak at best. They sounded awful and played too many ballads however the drum solo was aces! Now to defend Klaus and the boys, Klaus was sick and didn’t want to cancel the show so I commend him on that.
I would like to speak about Ryo’s post about DMB possibly moving to his number one spot and overthrowing Kiss. My take on it goes something like this. I love Kiss. I have since the first grade and I’m now 41 years old. Do I listen to Kiss every day. No, I do not. Do I have to listen to Kiss everyday for them to be my favorite band? I think not!
We all go through phases of bands that we are into. For example I have been playing Five Finger Death Punch day in and day out for over a month now and I love that band but that doesn’t mean I love Kiss any less. I just saw Shinedown this past Friday (11/19/10), so guess what? I have been playing them more and more. So what I’m saying is your favorite band usually will always be your favorite band no matter what. Just keep rocking out and share your love and knowledge of Rock N Roll to the youth so when we are gone the music will still be here.
I would also like to personally thank Ryo for allowing me to post on The Rock And Roll Guru this year. It was a huge honor for me. I would also like to wish everyone a safe and health holiday season! I will post again soon.
Ryo’s Note: I personally don’t think The Scorpions played enough ballads, but that’s just me! And I would have gotten rid of the drum solo for one or two songs to be performed instead.
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Monday, December 13, 2010
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Scorpions - Sting In The Tail
The Scorpions have released what they have proclaimed is their final studio album ever. With the exception of future compilations and live albums (should there be any), this is the last we’ll see of the Scorpions in record stores. So, did the Scorpions go out with a bang? Is Sting In The Tail a worthy swan song for this band that has been rocking for 4 decades? Let’s spin the disc and find out.Sting In The Tail launches with the hard rocking, power chord heavy, Raised On Rock, an excellent song in the vein of classic Scorpions. It has their signature sound and of course the distinctive voice of none other than Klaus Mein. The guitars scorch on this opening number and Mein’s voice proves to be in fine form. James Kottak sounds great behind the drum kit and Raised On Rock launches Sting In The Tail with class.
The title track follows and so do the hard rocking good times. Sting In The Tail is an exceptional song with a heavy groove that is hard to duplicate. Its moderate tempo has a bit of a dance beat to it. Sting In The Tail is definitely a song you can shake your ass to. It’s also a song that you’ll be singing along with in no time. Short, compact, and oh so powerful, Sting In The Tail is an exceptional tune.
Slave Me is my favorite song on the record. Centered on a slow, melodic groove, Slave Me is the perfect grind song. I can see strippers swinging from the pole during this song, which is part of what makes it so amazing. I’m not sure if it was specifically written for that demographic, but they would certainly put it to good use.
The multiple guitar attack of Rudolph Schenker and Matthias Jabs decorates Sting In The Tail with color and style. Their finger picking is at its finest and the shredding solos performed by each of them helps to vibrantly color Sting In The Tail. The Schenker/Jabs twin attack is a magnificent one-two combination and their years of experience shine on Sting In The Tail.
Unfortunately, Sting In The Tail suffers from what’s been occurring in a lot of rock albums lately, a weak middle. The album starts off with a bang (and then some) with the first three tracks, but the next three take it down a notch and weaken the album. The middle three songs (The Good Die Young, No Limit, and Rock Zone) aren’t terrible songs, but they are far from the amazing specimens that the first three songs were.
Sting In The Tail’s revival comes with the exceptional power ballad Lorelei. This is a true Scorpions ballad, very reminiscent of their classic past ballads (RE: Winds of Change, Still Loving You). Lorelei is the classic love lost tale that is evident in most ballads. The blend of electric and acoustic guitar ties the song together and makes it an impeccable track.
The album rebounds with some solid cuts after that, highlighted by The Spirit Of Rock, a kick in the pants rock song with some power. Overall, Sting In The Tail is a fine record. The Scorpions are going out on a high note with this album. If this truly is the final piece of their legacy, it’s a good one to leave behind. If you haven’t picked up this record yet, it’s worth your $10 investment. There will definitely be multiple listens of Sting In The Tail.
Ryo’s Rating: 7 (out of 10)
Track Listing
Raised On Rock
Sting In The Tail
Slave Me
The Good Die Young
No Limit
Rock Zone
Lorelei
Turn You On
SLD
Spirit Of Rock
The Best Is Yet To Come
Friday, July 9, 2010
Friday's Rockin' Roundup - Iron Maiden Concert Edition
This Sunday is going to be an excellent day for your cousin Ryo. I am going to be seeing Iron Maiden live for the fourth time in my life. The setlist for this current tour has been taking a lot of punishment from the US fans, but I think it’s exceptional. I love the fact that Maiden is mixing it up and not playing the same nostalgia songs every tour. That’s the beauty of Iron Maiden, they are always willing to try something different. I know that I will be singing along with every song they play, and when they do get to the classics, it will just make them that much more exciting. Iron Maiden is an incredible live act, and this concert is going to be amazing. Expect a full review of the entire show in the upcoming weeks.
Now, here’s what rocked this week:
Nickelback To Tour With Buckcherry and Three Days Grace
Wow! Nickelback, Buckcherry, and Three Days Grace. I am SO there!
Damn the Torpedoes or Full Moon Fever?
Over at 3minutes, 49 seconds, Paul has started a new column entitled rock solid. This column attempts to identify those masterpiece records. His first foray into this arena finds him debating between Damn The Torpedoes or Full Moon Fever. Personally, I think that’s unfair. Damn The Torpedoes is a Heartbreaker’s record, while Full Moon Fever is a Petty solo record. Shouldn’t they both qualify as the greatest work by those artists?
Review – Faith No More In Concert
Blogs N Roses has posted a review of Faith No More live in Philly from July 3rd. Interesting setlist and to me, quite unexpected. Still, if the band were to come a little closer to home, I’d want to check them out.
An Interview With Rudolph Schenker
Deb Rao over at Hard Rock Haven had a chance to sit down and talk with the famed Scorpions guitarist Rudolph Schenker. Note Rudolph’s quote of “of course we’ll play…Still Loving You”. What? I didn’t get that song!
Mick Jagger Reportedly Upset About Keith Richards’ Biography
Are you kidding me? Come on, Mick, what’s there to be upset about? All of your drug use and woman abusing has already been captured in Stephen Davis’ Old Gods Almost Dead. So why do you care if Keith brings it up again? Mick always has been the priss of the band. Personally, I can’t wait for Richards’ biography. I’ve got a space on my bookshelf all carved out for October!
And Finally…
I am VERY proud to announce the launch of my own bi-weekly column, Vie’s Verses. The folks at Hard Rock Hideout were gracious enough to provide me the opportunity to write a bi-weekly column and I am so excited about it. My first post went up last week, discussing the M3 festival and Vince Neil. Check it out by clicking on the link above.
For more news, reviews, and concert revelations, and torpedoes, you should follow me on Twitter. www.twitter.com/ryovie
Now, here’s what rocked this week:
Nickelback To Tour With Buckcherry and Three Days Grace
Wow! Nickelback, Buckcherry, and Three Days Grace. I am SO there!
Damn the Torpedoes or Full Moon Fever?
Over at 3minutes, 49 seconds, Paul has started a new column entitled rock solid. This column attempts to identify those masterpiece records. His first foray into this arena finds him debating between Damn The Torpedoes or Full Moon Fever. Personally, I think that’s unfair. Damn The Torpedoes is a Heartbreaker’s record, while Full Moon Fever is a Petty solo record. Shouldn’t they both qualify as the greatest work by those artists?
Review – Faith No More In Concert
Blogs N Roses has posted a review of Faith No More live in Philly from July 3rd. Interesting setlist and to me, quite unexpected. Still, if the band were to come a little closer to home, I’d want to check them out.
An Interview With Rudolph Schenker
Deb Rao over at Hard Rock Haven had a chance to sit down and talk with the famed Scorpions guitarist Rudolph Schenker. Note Rudolph’s quote of “of course we’ll play…Still Loving You”. What? I didn’t get that song!
Mick Jagger Reportedly Upset About Keith Richards’ Biography
Are you kidding me? Come on, Mick, what’s there to be upset about? All of your drug use and woman abusing has already been captured in Stephen Davis’ Old Gods Almost Dead. So why do you care if Keith brings it up again? Mick always has been the priss of the band. Personally, I can’t wait for Richards’ biography. I’ve got a space on my bookshelf all carved out for October!
And Finally…
I am VERY proud to announce the launch of my own bi-weekly column, Vie’s Verses. The folks at Hard Rock Hideout were gracious enough to provide me the opportunity to write a bi-weekly column and I am so excited about it. My first post went up last week, discussing the M3 festival and Vince Neil. Check it out by clicking on the link above.
For more news, reviews, and concert revelations, and torpedoes, you should follow me on Twitter. www.twitter.com/ryovie
Saturday, June 26, 2010
The Scorpions - June 19, 2010
The Scorpions were the big headliners at 2010s M3 Music Festival in Columbia, Maryland. As part of their farewell World Tour (rumored to last until 2012 so there should be ample opportunity to see them live if you haven’t) The Scorpions made the stop for this big metal music festival.
I was excited for this part of the night. Having never seen The Scorpions live, this was going to be a great moment in my life. Another classic band was going to be added to the list of amazing performers that I’ve been blessed to see over the years. The Scorpions were a band that I never really paid much attention to after the 80s. So when they announced that this was their farewell tour, I knew that I had to see them live. Fortunately for me, they were headlining M3, which I was already attending.
Now, I don’t know if they’ve been having sound troubles at the beginning of this US tour, but their sound check took forever. Part of it was due to the festival running late (thanks to Vince Neil), but part of it was The Scorpions. Their road technicians performed almost two full songs during the sound check. At one point, we all thought it was the band taking the stage!
When they finally did come out on stage, The Scorpions seemed a bit off. They opened with Sting In The Tail, the title track from their latest (and supposed last) release. Sting In The Tail is an amazing song, and a great choice for an opener. Even though I had never heard the song prior to that night, I was up on my feet, clapping my hands, and rocking along with the band.
STING IN THE TAIL
Make It Real from the classic Animal Magnetism, and Bad Boys Running Wild from Love At First Sting were performed next. Both songs sounded off. The vocals were low, the guitars appeared out of tune, and the Scorpions seemed to be off by about a full beat on each song. Something was definitely wrong with their sound, and I understood why the sound check took so long. The Scorpions actually sounded bad.
The Zoo was up next, and while this is one of my favorites, this song was also not crisp and appeared to be slightly strained on the sound. After The Zoo Klaus Mein would explain to us that he had the flu, but did not want to cancel the show. He said that he could not sing any louder and if we wanted to blame anyone for the bad sound that we shouldn’t blame the sound engineers, we shouldn’t blame the band, we should blame him. I disagree. Up to that point, I thought Klaus was the best sounding part of The Scorpions. Granted, his vocals were lower, but other than that, his voice was on. It was the rest of the band that wasn’t, and regardless of Klaus’ plea, I would have fired the entire sound crew. They did an awful job.
Klaus disappeared backstage after that and the rest of the Scorpions performed Coast To Coast. That was an interesting pick. Having been a huge fan of Lovedrive for many, many years, hearing Coast To Coast live was pretty darned cool.
Klaus returned for the next song and introduced a very special friend that was going to help sing it. He told the crowd how this man was a friend of the band for years and he was honored to have him come out on stage with them. Vince Neil then came out to sing Another Piece of Meat, which he covers on his latest disc, Tattoos & Tequila. I was worried for a moment. Klaus was fighting the flu. Vince was on stage to sing. Was Vince taking over vocals for the rest of the show? If he was, I would walk out. It’s hard enough to see Vince sing ever third word to his own songs, now I had to listen to him sing every third word to The Scorpions songs too?
VINCE NEIL SINGS EVERY THIRD WORD TO ANOTHER PIECE OF MEAT
Thankfully that was not the case. Vince sang his one song with The Scorps, the crowd went nuts for him, and then he was gone. It was a cool moment in rock and roll that much I’ll admit.
What disappointed me most about this Scorpions performance was their song selection. Perhaps it’s because I had never seen them before, but I wanted to hear classics like Loving You Sunday Morning, Still Loving You, and if possible the deep cut of Always Somewhere. Now, I’ll admit, Coast to Coast was cool and a deep cut. I also understand that they are plugging a new album, so those songs have to be performed (and they were excellent songs). However, James Kottak’s drum solo went on forever, and to me, unless your name is Neil Peart, you shouldn’t be performing a drum solo. Kottak’s was boring and it easily could have been replaced by Still Loving You and Loving You Sunday Morning.
The Scorpions opted to not play the aforementioned songs. They also skipped out on No One Like You and Rhythm of Love. Highlights of the night included Tease Me Please Me, Blackout, and of course the huge encore of Rock You Like A Hurricane.
For the beginning of Blackout, guitarist Rudolf Schenker came out dressed like the madman on the cover of the classic Blackout album. He was a card all night long. Very entertaining and fun to watch, and seeing him in the headgear and goggles was too funny.
Overall, I was a little disappointed with The Scorpions performance. I am willing to give Klaus and company the benefit of the doubt due to Klaus fighting the flu. If they come back around to New Jersey, I will try to see them live again. Hopefully everyone will be healthy at that point.
ROCK YOU LIKE A HURRICANE
Setlist
Sting In The Tail
Make It Real
Bad Boys Running Wild
The Zoo
Coast to Coast
Another Piece of Meat (with Vince Neil)
The Best Is Yet To Come
Holiday
Wind of Change
Raised on Rock
Tease Me Please Me
Kottak Attack (drum solo)
Blackout
Six String Sting
Big City Nights
Encore
Rock You Like A Hurricane
I was excited for this part of the night. Having never seen The Scorpions live, this was going to be a great moment in my life. Another classic band was going to be added to the list of amazing performers that I’ve been blessed to see over the years. The Scorpions were a band that I never really paid much attention to after the 80s. So when they announced that this was their farewell tour, I knew that I had to see them live. Fortunately for me, they were headlining M3, which I was already attending.
Now, I don’t know if they’ve been having sound troubles at the beginning of this US tour, but their sound check took forever. Part of it was due to the festival running late (thanks to Vince Neil), but part of it was The Scorpions. Their road technicians performed almost two full songs during the sound check. At one point, we all thought it was the band taking the stage!
When they finally did come out on stage, The Scorpions seemed a bit off. They opened with Sting In The Tail, the title track from their latest (and supposed last) release. Sting In The Tail is an amazing song, and a great choice for an opener. Even though I had never heard the song prior to that night, I was up on my feet, clapping my hands, and rocking along with the band.
STING IN THE TAIL
Make It Real from the classic Animal Magnetism, and Bad Boys Running Wild from Love At First Sting were performed next. Both songs sounded off. The vocals were low, the guitars appeared out of tune, and the Scorpions seemed to be off by about a full beat on each song. Something was definitely wrong with their sound, and I understood why the sound check took so long. The Scorpions actually sounded bad.
The Zoo was up next, and while this is one of my favorites, this song was also not crisp and appeared to be slightly strained on the sound. After The Zoo Klaus Mein would explain to us that he had the flu, but did not want to cancel the show. He said that he could not sing any louder and if we wanted to blame anyone for the bad sound that we shouldn’t blame the sound engineers, we shouldn’t blame the band, we should blame him. I disagree. Up to that point, I thought Klaus was the best sounding part of The Scorpions. Granted, his vocals were lower, but other than that, his voice was on. It was the rest of the band that wasn’t, and regardless of Klaus’ plea, I would have fired the entire sound crew. They did an awful job.
Klaus disappeared backstage after that and the rest of the Scorpions performed Coast To Coast. That was an interesting pick. Having been a huge fan of Lovedrive for many, many years, hearing Coast To Coast live was pretty darned cool.
Klaus returned for the next song and introduced a very special friend that was going to help sing it. He told the crowd how this man was a friend of the band for years and he was honored to have him come out on stage with them. Vince Neil then came out to sing Another Piece of Meat, which he covers on his latest disc, Tattoos & Tequila. I was worried for a moment. Klaus was fighting the flu. Vince was on stage to sing. Was Vince taking over vocals for the rest of the show? If he was, I would walk out. It’s hard enough to see Vince sing ever third word to his own songs, now I had to listen to him sing every third word to The Scorpions songs too?
VINCE NEIL SINGS EVERY THIRD WORD TO ANOTHER PIECE OF MEAT
Thankfully that was not the case. Vince sang his one song with The Scorps, the crowd went nuts for him, and then he was gone. It was a cool moment in rock and roll that much I’ll admit.
What disappointed me most about this Scorpions performance was their song selection. Perhaps it’s because I had never seen them before, but I wanted to hear classics like Loving You Sunday Morning, Still Loving You, and if possible the deep cut of Always Somewhere. Now, I’ll admit, Coast to Coast was cool and a deep cut. I also understand that they are plugging a new album, so those songs have to be performed (and they were excellent songs). However, James Kottak’s drum solo went on forever, and to me, unless your name is Neil Peart, you shouldn’t be performing a drum solo. Kottak’s was boring and it easily could have been replaced by Still Loving You and Loving You Sunday Morning.
The Scorpions opted to not play the aforementioned songs. They also skipped out on No One Like You and Rhythm of Love. Highlights of the night included Tease Me Please Me, Blackout, and of course the huge encore of Rock You Like A Hurricane.
For the beginning of Blackout, guitarist Rudolf Schenker came out dressed like the madman on the cover of the classic Blackout album. He was a card all night long. Very entertaining and fun to watch, and seeing him in the headgear and goggles was too funny.
Overall, I was a little disappointed with The Scorpions performance. I am willing to give Klaus and company the benefit of the doubt due to Klaus fighting the flu. If they come back around to New Jersey, I will try to see them live again. Hopefully everyone will be healthy at that point.
ROCK YOU LIKE A HURRICANE
Setlist
Sting In The Tail
Make It Real
Bad Boys Running Wild
The Zoo
Coast to Coast
Another Piece of Meat (with Vince Neil)
The Best Is Yet To Come
Holiday
Wind of Change
Raised on Rock
Tease Me Please Me
Kottak Attack (drum solo)
Blackout
Six String Sting
Big City Nights
Encore
Rock You Like A Hurricane
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Live Video Footage From M3
Here is some live video footage of this past Saturday’s M3 Festival.
First up is Kix – Cold Blood. Note the shape that Steve Whiteman is and keep in mind that he must be in his 50s. He’s an inspiration.
LA Guns (W/ Phil Lewis) – The Ballad of Jayne. Hearing this live on Saturday totally brought me back to high school.
Nelson with Mark Slaughter playing guitar. The sound quality is great. The film is a little shaky. Nelson looked great, sounded great, and I made the right decision leaving Vince Neil’s set to see them.
And finally, here’s The Scorpions performing Sting In The Tail.
First up is Kix – Cold Blood. Note the shape that Steve Whiteman is and keep in mind that he must be in his 50s. He’s an inspiration.
LA Guns (W/ Phil Lewis) – The Ballad of Jayne. Hearing this live on Saturday totally brought me back to high school.
Nelson with Mark Slaughter playing guitar. The sound quality is great. The film is a little shaky. Nelson looked great, sounded great, and I made the right decision leaving Vince Neil’s set to see them.
And finally, here’s The Scorpions performing Sting In The Tail.
Monday, March 22, 2010
The Summer Tours 2010
Ahhhh! Spring has finally (officially) arrived and everyone is gearing up for the most wonderful time of the year. No, not baseball season (although that is close), but the spring/summer concert season. Yes, another year of concerts is upon us and there are some great bands going out on tour for 2010.
Your cousin Ryo has the scoop on the confirmed tours, some rumored tours, and of course the tour dates and prices for all. Please note, the ticket prices are all before fees. Read on, music lovers, read on.
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Supporting Acts: Multiple, including My Morning Jacket, Buddy Guy, and Crosby, Stills and Nash
Tour Page: http://www.tompetty.com/tour
Ticket Prices: $50 - $125
Going out on tour in support of their brand new album, Mojo, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers will be on the road for most of the summer. The tour kicks off May 6th in North Carolina and is currently scheduled to end August 27th in Saratoga Springs, New York. The prices are a little higher than I would have expected, but $50 for the upper level seats isn’t too bad, especially when you see some of the support acts that are touring with Petty. With a new album to perform, it remains to be seen how many classic Petty tunes will get their time in the spotlight, but if you’ve never seen Petty live before, then this is a great time to start.
Iron Maiden
Supporting Act: Dream Theater
Tour Page: http://www.ironmaiden.com/index.php?categoryid=15
Ticket Prices: $26.50 - $125
The announcement of a brand new album (The Final Frontier) came last week coupled with announcing a North American tour this summer. Both announcements made cousin Ryo extremely giddy. I love Iron Maiden and their concert performances are legendary. While it’s going to be difficult to top their Somewhere Back In Time tour, I’m looking forward to new songs and I’m curious what the setlist will be. No matter what, this is going to be one of the must see concerts of the summer. Up the Irons!
Dave Matthews Band
Supporting Act: Multiple, including Yonder Mountain String Band, Zac Brown Band, and Govt Mule
Tour Page: http://www.davematthewsband.com/#/tour
Ticket Prices: $40 - $90
Launching on May 28th in Connecticut and wrapping on September 15th in Minnesota, Dave Matthews Band is hitting the road again for their annual summer tour. While this is always a great show, what concerns me most this year are the ticket prices. Usually the tickets are in the somewhat affordable range, but this year the prices seem to have gone up dramatically. Tickets start in the $40 range and go up to $100 depending on location. The average price is $75. I can’t recall paying that much to see the band in the past. It’s frustrating, because this is the year that I wanted to see them at several locations.
Nickelback
Supporting Act: Breaking Benjamin, Sick Puppies
Tour Page: http://www.nickelback.com/index2.html
Ticket Prices: $43 – 83
Still touring behind the incredible Dark Horse, Nickelback will be on the road this spring, hitting many of the spots that they missed over the past year. I’ve seen Nickleback in concert three times and each time was an incredible experience. They really know how to interact with their fans and provide an evening of excellent entertainment. A Nickelback concert is guaranteed fun and if you have the chance to catch them this spring, you really should.
U2
Supporting Act: Multiple, including Lenny Kravits, The Fray, and a lot of TBD
Tour Page: http://www.u2.com/tour/index
Ticket Prices: $30 - $250
U2 is still out in support of their latest disc No Line On The Horizon. Playing in stadiums with a unique 360 stage setting, this is one of their most ambitious tours yet. U2 have given many memorable concerts and if you have never seen them in concert, it’s worth the price. However, it’s hard to justify paying $250 to see anyone and that includes U2. Personally, I am going to miss this tour, because the cheaper tickets sold in a matter of seconds, and all that are left (in my area) are the $95 and above. That’s just too much money for a band that I have seen several times.
Bon Jovi
Supporting Act: TBD
Tour Page: http://www.bonjovi.com/tour
Ticket Prices: $36.50 - $150
Another band that used to not charge a lot for their concerts but lately have jacked up the ticket prices is Bon Jovi. I love this band (growing up in New Jersey, you almost have to be a fan), but I am not willing to shell out the kind of money that they are asking. Once again, the cheaper tickets were gone in a heartbeat and all that were left were the 3 digit priced tickets. The new Bon Jovi album is excellent, and I am sure the new songs sound great live, but I’ve heard there are no deep cuts on this tour, and since I’ve seen these guys live more than once, I can miss out on this one.
Papa Roach
Supporting Act: TBD
Tour Page: http://www.paparoach.com/events
Ticket Prices: $25
Papa Roach is a great live band with affordable ticket prices. What more needs to be said? These guys rock like many bands wish they could. Every time I’ve seen Papa Roach, it’s been a concert experience. If they are coming to your town, go see them.
The Eagles
Supporting Act: The Dixie Chicks, Keith Urban
Tour Page: http://www.eaglesband.com/tour.php
Ticket Prices: $55 - $180
Still out in support of Long Road Out Of Eden The Eagles will be bringing two big acts with them, The Dixie Chicks and Keith Urban. Seeing as I am not a fan of either of those bands, nor am I fan of their new album, I will be missing this concert. However, The Eagles are one of those legendary bands and the one time I saw them in concert, it was amazing. If you like the new album and/or the supporting acts, you should think about attending this show.
The Scorpions
Supporting Act: TBD
Tour Page: http://www.the-scorpions.com/english
Ticket Prices: TBD
Touring in support of a new album which is supposed to be their last, The Scorpions are heading out on their farewell tour. While I will be seeing them at M3 this year, the Scorpions will be touring everywhere. As of this writing, tour details are still being worked out, so there is no information on the ticket prices or the support acts yet. However, keep checking their webpage, as information is going to be up soon.
Cinderella
Supporting Act: TBD
Tour Page: Coming Soon
Ticket Prices: TBD
According to their webpage, Cinderella will be touring in 2010. They are already scheduled to appear at the M3 Festival in Columbia, Maryland. An announcement regarding other tour dates is expected in the coming weeks. I’m hopeful that they will team up with other great metal acts of the 80s (Winger, Trixter, or Poison would be nice), but details remain to be seen.
And there you have it. The hot, anticipated tours for this coming summer. Are you going to see any of them? Looking forward to certain ones? Drop a line and let the Guru know.
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Labels: Tickets, ticket prices, concerts, Iron Maiden, The Eagles, Cinderella, The Scorpions, Tom Petty, Dave Matthews Band, Papa Roach, U2, Nickelback, Bon Jovi
Your cousin Ryo has the scoop on the confirmed tours, some rumored tours, and of course the tour dates and prices for all. Please note, the ticket prices are all before fees. Read on, music lovers, read on.
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Supporting Acts: Multiple, including My Morning Jacket, Buddy Guy, and Crosby, Stills and Nash
Tour Page: http://www.tompetty.com/tour
Ticket Prices: $50 - $125
Going out on tour in support of their brand new album, Mojo, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers will be on the road for most of the summer. The tour kicks off May 6th in North Carolina and is currently scheduled to end August 27th in Saratoga Springs, New York. The prices are a little higher than I would have expected, but $50 for the upper level seats isn’t too bad, especially when you see some of the support acts that are touring with Petty. With a new album to perform, it remains to be seen how many classic Petty tunes will get their time in the spotlight, but if you’ve never seen Petty live before, then this is a great time to start.
Iron Maiden
Supporting Act: Dream Theater
Tour Page: http://www.ironmaiden.com/index.php?categoryid=15
Ticket Prices: $26.50 - $125
The announcement of a brand new album (The Final Frontier) came last week coupled with announcing a North American tour this summer. Both announcements made cousin Ryo extremely giddy. I love Iron Maiden and their concert performances are legendary. While it’s going to be difficult to top their Somewhere Back In Time tour, I’m looking forward to new songs and I’m curious what the setlist will be. No matter what, this is going to be one of the must see concerts of the summer. Up the Irons!
Dave Matthews Band
Supporting Act: Multiple, including Yonder Mountain String Band, Zac Brown Band, and Govt Mule
Tour Page: http://www.davematthewsband.com/#/tour
Ticket Prices: $40 - $90
Launching on May 28th in Connecticut and wrapping on September 15th in Minnesota, Dave Matthews Band is hitting the road again for their annual summer tour. While this is always a great show, what concerns me most this year are the ticket prices. Usually the tickets are in the somewhat affordable range, but this year the prices seem to have gone up dramatically. Tickets start in the $40 range and go up to $100 depending on location. The average price is $75. I can’t recall paying that much to see the band in the past. It’s frustrating, because this is the year that I wanted to see them at several locations.
Nickelback
Supporting Act: Breaking Benjamin, Sick Puppies
Tour Page: http://www.nickelback.com/index2.html
Ticket Prices: $43 – 83
Still touring behind the incredible Dark Horse, Nickelback will be on the road this spring, hitting many of the spots that they missed over the past year. I’ve seen Nickleback in concert three times and each time was an incredible experience. They really know how to interact with their fans and provide an evening of excellent entertainment. A Nickelback concert is guaranteed fun and if you have the chance to catch them this spring, you really should.
U2
Supporting Act: Multiple, including Lenny Kravits, The Fray, and a lot of TBD
Tour Page: http://www.u2.com/tour/index
Ticket Prices: $30 - $250
U2 is still out in support of their latest disc No Line On The Horizon. Playing in stadiums with a unique 360 stage setting, this is one of their most ambitious tours yet. U2 have given many memorable concerts and if you have never seen them in concert, it’s worth the price. However, it’s hard to justify paying $250 to see anyone and that includes U2. Personally, I am going to miss this tour, because the cheaper tickets sold in a matter of seconds, and all that are left (in my area) are the $95 and above. That’s just too much money for a band that I have seen several times.
Bon Jovi
Supporting Act: TBD
Tour Page: http://www.bonjovi.com/tour
Ticket Prices: $36.50 - $150
Another band that used to not charge a lot for their concerts but lately have jacked up the ticket prices is Bon Jovi. I love this band (growing up in New Jersey, you almost have to be a fan), but I am not willing to shell out the kind of money that they are asking. Once again, the cheaper tickets were gone in a heartbeat and all that were left were the 3 digit priced tickets. The new Bon Jovi album is excellent, and I am sure the new songs sound great live, but I’ve heard there are no deep cuts on this tour, and since I’ve seen these guys live more than once, I can miss out on this one.
Papa Roach
Supporting Act: TBD
Tour Page: http://www.paparoach.com/events
Ticket Prices: $25
Papa Roach is a great live band with affordable ticket prices. What more needs to be said? These guys rock like many bands wish they could. Every time I’ve seen Papa Roach, it’s been a concert experience. If they are coming to your town, go see them.
The Eagles
Supporting Act: The Dixie Chicks, Keith Urban
Tour Page: http://www.eaglesband.com/tour.php
Ticket Prices: $55 - $180
Still out in support of Long Road Out Of Eden The Eagles will be bringing two big acts with them, The Dixie Chicks and Keith Urban. Seeing as I am not a fan of either of those bands, nor am I fan of their new album, I will be missing this concert. However, The Eagles are one of those legendary bands and the one time I saw them in concert, it was amazing. If you like the new album and/or the supporting acts, you should think about attending this show.
The Scorpions
Supporting Act: TBD
Tour Page: http://www.the-scorpions.com/english
Ticket Prices: TBD
Touring in support of a new album which is supposed to be their last, The Scorpions are heading out on their farewell tour. While I will be seeing them at M3 this year, the Scorpions will be touring everywhere. As of this writing, tour details are still being worked out, so there is no information on the ticket prices or the support acts yet. However, keep checking their webpage, as information is going to be up soon.
Cinderella
Supporting Act: TBD
Tour Page: Coming Soon
Ticket Prices: TBD
According to their webpage, Cinderella will be touring in 2010. They are already scheduled to appear at the M3 Festival in Columbia, Maryland. An announcement regarding other tour dates is expected in the coming weeks. I’m hopeful that they will team up with other great metal acts of the 80s (Winger, Trixter, or Poison would be nice), but details remain to be seen.
And there you have it. The hot, anticipated tours for this coming summer. Are you going to see any of them? Looking forward to certain ones? Drop a line and let the Guru know.
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Labels: Tickets, ticket prices, concerts, Iron Maiden, The Eagles, Cinderella, The Scorpions, Tom Petty, Dave Matthews Band, Papa Roach, U2, Nickelback, Bon Jovi
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