Happy New Year! 2013 Recap and 2014 Tours

Happy New Year from Ticket Club!

2013 was quite the year for the concert business.  The top ten tours of the year were:

1. Bon Jovi- The New Jersey group set records for ticket sales to their 2013 tour. 
2. Beyonce
3. Pink
4. Justin Bieber 
5. Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band 
6. Rihanna
7. Cirque du Soleil's "Michael Jackson: The Immortal" 
8. Taylor Swift 
9. Depeche Mode 
10. One Direction 

Source: Pollstar.com

Star your brand new year off right! Some tours to look forward to in 2014 are:

• Justin Timberlake: the 20/20 Experience World Tour 
• Miley Cyrus: the Bangerz Tour
• Lady Gaga: artRave: The ARTPOP Ball Tour 
• One Direction: Where We Are stadium tour
• Kings of Leon 
• Arcade Fire: Reflektor tour
• OneRepublic: Native tour with The Script 
• Florida Georgia Line: Here's to the Good Times tour 
• Britney Spears: in Las Vegas
• Lorde: North American tour 
• Cher: Dressed to Kill tour 
• Lady Antebellum 
• Luke Bryan: That's My Kind of Party tour

Have a safe and fun New Year's Eve! 

- Ticket Club 

Carly Rae Jepsen Heading to Broadway

Carly Rae Jepsen is famous for her hit single, "Call Me Maybe," but she is now heading to Broadway. Jepsen will be Cinderella in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, at the Broadway Theatre in New York. She will take over the role starting on February 4, 2014 and will perform for twelve weeks. Before she began singing, Jepsen performed in various musicals such as Annie and Grease, while she was in high school. She also went to the Canadian College of Performing Arts.

Jepsen introduced herself to the music scene in 2012 when she released her debut album, Kiss. "Call Me Maybe," quickly reached #1 on the Billboard charts and remained in that position for nine weeks. She was nominated for two Grammy awards and also won Best New Artist during the American Music Awards.

Fran Drescher who is known for her role on The Nanny will also be a part of the cast. She will be playing Cinderella's stepmother.

Get your tickets to Jepsen's performance here!

Bruno Mars to Perform at the Super Bowl

Bruno Mars, who was just recently named Billboard's 2013 artist of the year, will perform at the 2014 Super Bowl halftime show.

The Super Bowl XLVIII will take place at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on February 2nd. Mars will be a part of a very special Super Bowl. This is the first outdoor, cold weather Super Bowl game. It is also being hosted by both New York and New Jersey making it the first game to be hosted by two states.

It has been predicted that Bruno Mars will put on a great show. His performances often feature a full band while Mars himself plays the guitar. The only challenge for the singer will be the cold temperatures. 

Mars has been nominated for four Grammy Awards, which will air a week before the big game. His nominations include song and record of the year. 

Tickets on Sales This Week 12/16-12/22

Don't miss your chance to see your favorite shows! Here are this week's top on sales: 

Lady Gaga: artRave The ARTPOP Ball 

Billy Joel: Madison Square Garden shows 

Lorde: North American tour, in support of her debut album, "Pure Heroine." 

Women's Soccer: United States vs. Canada

Cirque Du Soleil: Michael Jackson the Immortal

OneRepublic: Native Summer tour, featuring The Script 

The Sing Off Live 

OneRepublic Announces 2014 Tour with The Script

The band OneRepublic has announced they will be heading out on tour in the upcoming year. The "Native Summer Tour," kicks off on May 28th, 2014 and will feature The Script as the opening band for every performance.

OneRepublic released their latest album, Native, in March. It debuted as No. 4 on Billboard's Top 200 chart. The album features their latest hit, "Counting Stars."

Here is a complete list of tour dates for the band:

May 28 – Morrison, Colo., Red Rocks Amphitheatre
June 1 – Phoenix, Ariz., Ak-Chin Pavilion
June 2 – Chula Vista, Calif., Sleep Train Amphitheatre
June 5 – Los Angeles, Calif., Hollywood Bowl
June 7 – Concord, Calif., Sleep Train Pavilion At Concord
June 8 – Wheatland, Calif., Sleep Train Amphitheatre
June 10 – Ridgefield, Wash., Sleep Country Amphitheater
June 12 – Everett, Wash., Comcast Arena At Everett
June 14 – Salt Lake City, Utah, Usana Amphitheatre
June 17 – Minneapolis, Minn., Target Center
June 18 – Highland Park, Ill., Ravinia Festival At Ravinia Park 
June 19 – Highland Park, lll., Ravinia Festival At Ravinia Park
June 21 – Clarkston, Mich., DTE Energy Music Theatre
June 25 – Boston, Mass., Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
June 28 – Camden, N.J., Susquehanna Bank Center June 29 – Wantagh, N.Y., Nikon At Jones Beach Theater 

OneRepublic will also be performing on, The Voice, tonight! 

Lorde Announces 2014 North American Tour

Singer Lorde has announced she will be heading out on tour in the upcoming year. Her single, "Royals," was one of the most popular songs of 2013. It was on the Billboard Top 100 as number one, for nine weeks. It has been downloaded 3.9 million times.

Lorde's tour is in support of her album, Pure Heroine. It will kick off on March 4th, in Austin, Texas. The tour features sixteen shows before ending on March 26th in Oakland, California.

It's been a big year for this New Zealand native. She received four Grammy nominations which included Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance, and Best Pop Vocal Album. She is also the youngest artist that writes her own songs.

Here is a complete list of tour dates for the Queen Bee:

03/3/2014: Austin, TX @ Austin Music Hall
03/4: Dallas, TX @ Southside Ballroom
03/5: Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center
03/7: Washington, DC @ Echostage
03/8: Philadelphia, PA @ Tower Theatre
03/11: New York, NY @ Roseland Ballroom
03/12: New York, NY @ Roseland Ballroom
03/14: Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theatre
03/15: Toronto, ON @ Sound Academy
03/16: Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore
03/18: Chicago, IL @ Aragon Balllroom
03/20: St. Louis, MO @ Peabody Opera House
03/21: Kansas City, MO @ Arvest Bank Theatre
03/22: Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
03/24: Seattle, WA @ WAMU Theater
03/26: Oakland, CA @ The Fox Theater

Christina Perri Announced 2014 "Head or Heart," Tour

Singer and songwriter Christina Perri has announced she will be heading out on tour in April of 2014. She will be visiting 32 different cities in just two months. The tour is in support of her latest studio album, "Head or Heart," set to release on March 11, 2014. This is her second album.

Perri also plays piano, guitar, and bass.

Here is a complete list of tour dates for the Head or Heart tour:

April 2014
4 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
5 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot
8 - Minneapolis, MN - Mill City Nights
9 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
11 - Detroit, MI - The Majestic Theatre
12 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart's
14 - Toronto, Ontario - The Danforth Music Hall
16, 17 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza Powered by Klipsch
19 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
20 - Boston, MA - House of Blues
22 - Washington, D.C. - 9:30 Club
24 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
25 - Louisville, KY - Mercury Ballroom
26 - Indianapolis, IN - Deluxe
28 - St. Louis, MO - Plush St. Louis
29 - Nashville, TN - Cannery Ballroom
30 - Atlanta, GA - The Buckhead Theatre

May 2014
2 - Lake Buena Vista, FL - House of Blues
3 - Saint Petersburg, FL - State Theatre
6 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues
7 - Austin, TX - Emo's
9 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues
10 - Lawrence, KS - Granada Theatre
13 - Tempe, AZ - The Marquee
14 - San Diego, CA - Humphrey's Concerts
16 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
17 - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern
20 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore
21 - Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades
23 - Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom
24 - Seattle, WA - The Neptune
26 - Vancouver, British Columbia - The Vogue Theatre

Ticket Club has Christina Perri tickets for a location near you! Get yours today. 

Garth Brooks is Back! Country Singer Announced 2014 World Tour

Country legend Garth Brooks spilled his secret yesterday on, "Good Morning America," when he announced he will be heading out on a world tour in 2014. He originally went on the show to promote his latest album, "Blame It All on My Roots: Five Decades of Influence."

Brooks retired in 2000 from the music scene. He stated he was done recording and done with touring, mainly because he wanted to be there to raise his daughters.

Dates for the tour will be announced soon.

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Lady Gaga Announces 2014 North American Tour

Lady Gaga has announced she will be heading out on tour in the coming year. 

Gaga's upcoming, "artRave: The ARTPOP Ball Tour," kicks off on May 4, 2014 and will run until July 21. This is a huge announcement for the singer since her,"Born This Way Ball," world tour was cut short due to her hip surgery. Her newest tour is in support of her album, "ARTPOP," which she has been heavily promoting. This also included a Thanksgiving special, "Lady Gaga and the Muppet's Holiday Spectacular."

Tickets go on sale on December 9, 2013.

Here is a full list of Gaga's 2014 tour dates: 
May 4 -- Ft. Lauderdale, FL -- BB&T Center
May 6 -- Atlanta, GA -- Philips Arena
May 8 -- Pittsburgh, PA -- Consol Energy Center
May 10 -- Uncasville, CT -- Mohegan Sun
May 12 -- Philadelphia, PA -- Wells Fargo Center
May 13 -- New York, NY -- Madison Square Garden
May 15 -- Washington, DC -- Verizon Center
May 18 -- Cleveland, OH -- Quicken Loans Arena
May 20 -- St. Paul, MN -- Xcel Entergy Center
May 22 -- Winnipeg, MB -- MTS Centre
May 25 -- Calgary, AB -- Scotiabank Saddledome
May 26 -- Edmonton, AB -- Rexall Place
May 28 -- Seattle, WA -- Key Arena
May 30 -- Vancouver, BC -- Rogers Arena
June 2 -- San Diego, CA -- Viejas Arena
June 3 -- San Jose, CA -- SAP Center at San Jose
June 30 -- Boston, MA -- TD Garden
July 2 -- Montreal, QC -- Bell Centre
July 9 -- Toronto, ON -- Air Canada Centre
July 11 -- Chicago, IL -- United Center
July 14 -- San Antonio, TX -- AT&T Center
July 16 -- Houston, TX -- Toyota Center
July 17 -- Dallas, TX -- American Airlines Center
July 19 -- Las Vegas, NV -- MGM Grand Garden Arena
July 21 -- Los Angeles, CA -- STAPLES Center

Ticket Club's Top Ten Holiday Events!

Here at Ticket Club, we are gearing up for the holidays! With so many holiday themed events, it's easy to get into the celebrating spirit.

Here are Ticket Club's Top Ten Holiday Events:

1.) Trans-Siberian Orchestra: TSO puts on a Christmas show like no other, complete with electric guitars, lasers, and pyrotechnics. This will be the final year for The Lost Christmas Eve tour.

2.) Radio City Christmas Spectacular: The Rockettes are back in New York City, with their festive dance numbers set to get you into the Christmas mood! Performances run through December 30th.

3.) The Nutcracker: This holiday classic features timeless scores and ballet ensembles. There are many different venues featured on Ticket Club, hosting The Nutcracker.

4.) Mannheim Steamroller: Founded by Chip Davis and Jackson Berkey, this group features modern performances of classic Christmas music.

5.) Jingle Ball: This tour features some of the year's hottest artists. Robin Thicke, Miley Cyrus, Macklemore, Flo Rida, and many others are participating in the tour.

6.) Elf, The Musical: Smiling is his favorite! See Buddy the Elf at a location near you.

7.) Winter Classic 2014: The 2014 Winter Classic will feature the Detroit Red Wings vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs.

8.) A Christmas Story, The Musical: Based on the 1983 film, A Christmas Story, features the beloved Ralphie and his Red Ryder BB Gun.

9.) How The Grinch Stole Christmas: Based on the original tale by Dr. Suess, this story will teach you the true meaning of Christmas. "Maybe Christmas, he thought doesn't come from a story. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more!"

10.) A Christmas Carol: Another Christmas classic by Charles Dickens, follows Scrooge and his experiences with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future.

Check out these holiday events coming to a venue near you!

Miley Cyrus Poised To 'Smash' Onto The Charts With "Wrecking Ball"

Miley Cyrus, despite her massive following of tweens, has yet to find herself atop the Billboard Hot 100 charts. That fact seems like it's got no choice but to change with the buzz she and her team have been able to create around her single "Wrecking Ball". The song is the second single off her album Bangerz, and set a record on Vevo upon its' release last week on September 9th; within just 24 hours, the video had 19.3 million plays. 8 days later, as of the time I'm writing this to you (around 7:30 PM EST on 09/17) the video has over 116 million streams on Vevo alone. Who knows what that play count would look like if it included an aggregate of everywhere the song is available for streaming.

So what's the video causing all this hoopla?

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Today In History - Elton John performs a re-written "Candle in the Wind" at Princess Diana's Funeral

September 6th, 1997 - Elton John Plays a Personalized Version of "Candle in the Wind" at Princess Diana's Funeral

For those old enough to remember all of the coverage surrounding Princess Diana's death and her funeral, I think one would be hard pressed to find a moment that better encapsulated the world's sentiment than Sir Elton John's heart-breaking (in the best way possible) rendition of "Candle In The Wind". The song was originally written in 1973 as a tribute to Marilyn Monroe, another iconic woman taken from the world at far too young of on age. In honor of his performance 16 years ago today, and the two great women with whom he's honored using this song, here's a video of it. For more on the history of the song check out the History Channel feature on it here.

Hugh Laurie Sings The Blues and Then Takes Them On The Road.

Hugh Laurie is an English actor, comedian, writer, director and musician. Born in Oxford, England, he took piano lessons from the age of 6, and has stated that he has loved American music from the time he was a child. Best known for his role as Dr. Gregory House on House M.D., he has won 2 Golden Globes, 2 Screen Actors Guild awards, and has 6 Emmy nominations under his belt.

Laurie’s debut album entitled Let Them Talk was released in France and Germany in April of 2011. His latest album Didn’t It Rain was released in May in the UK. Laurie is planning a major tour of the UK to promote Didn’t It Rain. His US/Canadian tour for the album which releases August 6th starts this fall.

Both albums were produced by Joe Henry, and Didn’t It Rain was recorded in Los Angeles in January 2013. The Copper Bottom Band are Laurie’s supporting musicians, but Didn’t It Rain features special vocals by Gaby Moreno, Jean McClain and Taj Mahal, a Grammy-winning blues musician. New Orleans blues ran deep in Let Them Talk. For his second album, Laurie gears it more towards an American heartland blues, in order to feature a different sound. Laurie says that the further he goes into the realm of American blues, the more he falls in love with the songs and the people who play them.


Fans were given the option to pre-order a limited edition backpack plus a digital album, which included a 2 CD backpack with 5 bonus tracks, and a digital deluxe album with a “making of” video for $29.99 on his website. Or pre-order the CD plus the digital album which includes the album on CD and the digital deluxe album with “making of” video for $11.99, also on the website. The iTunes pre-order with “making of” and “track by track” videos was $13.99, and the Amazon pre-order of the album on CDwas  for $10.99 is also on the website. The new album was officially made available on August 6^th in the US.


The US tour starts October 13^th at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, TN. It ends on November 3^rd at the Buckhead Theater in Atlanta. And we've got tickets for you the whole way down!

Journey is Back and Still Rocking Hard

The 1980s rock band Journey is literally enjoying a renaissance with new touring and dates across the U.S. The return to popularity of the band is a story in its own, as the lead singer is not the original of Journey, Steve Perry, but instead new singer, Arnel Pineda. Journey's current singer is backed up by original band members Neal Schon on lead guitar and Ross Valory on bass, as well as Dean Castronovo on drums and Jonathan Cain on keyboards and rhythm guitar.

Jeter: Now You See Him, Now You Don't

The crowd starts their applause as the Yankees take the field. When the modern-day Yankee icon Derek Jeter appears after a nine month absence, they go wild! Screams of delight can be heard over the screeching of subway trains, the commonplace too high decibel level of police sirens and the sounds of the big city.

Photo Credits: danic

Derek Jeter is the ultimate present-day Yankee. He is New York City's all-around good guy. The city loves him and he loves them. His return to the game has Yankee fans grinning from ear to ear. His first at bat in the game against the Kansas City Royals yielded a hit and Yankee fans expected nothing less of him. The game proceeds and the fans are happy, Jeter is happy and the rest of the team is happy - until he gets hit in his quad muscle and succumbs to yet another injury. Before the nine innings are even finished, he is again out of the game, through no fault of his own.

TomorrowWorld Music Festival Will Command Over 150,000 Attendees

TomorrowLand comes to the United States as TomorrowWorld

With a projected 150,000 guests and 300+ DJs, TomorrowWorld in Atlanta, Georgia is shaping up to be one of the largest 2013 events in not only the United States but the entire world. TomorrowWorld is being run by the same company as TomorrowLand, a famous global event that draws from 200,000 to 300,000 attendees from across the world every year. If TomorrowWorld goes well this year--and it's difficult to see how it couldn't--it will be an event that will be held annually on each continent. The event will be held from September 27th through 29th, but the tickets are expected to sell out well in advance.

World, Welcome the Newest Backstreet Boy

Backstreet Boy Kevin Richardson announced the birth of his second son, Maxwell, on Facebook Thursday, writing, “Maxwell Haze Richardson decided to join the party. He is a stout 9 lbs. 8 oz. / 23 inches long. Love! Love! Love!” The band wrote on their Website Thursday afternoon, “HUGE congrats to the Richardson family!! Looks like we’ve got a new little Backstreet Boy on our hands. Everyone can’t wait to meet you Maxwell!”

Photo By: Anirudh Koul

It's National Anti-Boredom Month and We Have The Cure: 15% Off Tickets

July is Anti-Boredom Month, a time when we should make the most of our outdoor recreational opportunities. It's a happy time of parades, bands and splashing around - summer strolls and happy thoughts. In addition to parks, sailing and beaches we can also enjoy National Hot Dog Month, National Blueberry Month and National Ice Cream Month by having proper picnics in old fashioned style. Enjoy spreading a blanket and bringing a basket full of homemade or deli sandwiches and pies to the nearest park. Take a family photo and perhaps your great grandchildren will enjoy this traditional familial view 100 years from now. 

Photo Credits: Moyan_Brenn

Johnson Makes History at Daytona

Picture By: Roger Blake

Jimmie Johnson became the first driver in 31 years to win both the Daytona 500 and the July race in Daytona, the Coke Zero 400, within the same year.  The last NASCAR driver to perform this feat was Bobby Allison in 1982.  The win makes Johnson only the fifth driver in NASCAR history to be able to sweep both Daytona races in a single season.  Besides Johnson and Allison, the other drivers to accomplish this were Fireball Roberts, Cale Yarbough and LeeRoy Yarbough.

UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman | Is Silva Due a Loss?

July 6^th, MGM Hotel and Casino is hosting what should prove to be one of the best events of the year—at least in the eyes of UFC fans. UFC 162 has a lineup that cannot be beat, with the headline fight featuring Anderson Silva.

Anderson Silva is widely considered to be the greatest mixed martial arts fighter of all time. His record of 16-0 in the UFC Octagon arena speaks for itself. However, in this event—UFC 162—Mr. Silva may face his toughest foe yet.

One Direction Announces Release Date for "Best Song Ever"

One Direction, the boy band that has taken the world by storm with their catchy melodies and enchanting personas, has announced the release date of their next single The song, entitled " Best Song Ever" is set to release worldwide on July 22nd. If you want to hear this song before then be sure to check out their summer long nationwide tour. But if you think that you can wait to see these guys in concert next year you should reconsider, as this time next summer the boys may be on a break.

Simon Cowell, the man behind the wild success of One Direction, has said in a recent interview that the boys may be heading for a break. When asked for the reasoning behind this statement, he said that he really wants to make sure the boys stay fresh and do not fall out of love with their craft. He cites Justin Bieber's recent struggles with being over-worked as an example of what can happen when you expect too much from your artists.

There's Some Great EDM Shows Left This Summer

Even though Electric Daisy Carnival 2013 - Vegas, one of the most highly acclaimed shows in all of electronic dance music, ended last week doesn't mean that you have to wait another year to go see a great EDM festival.


To pay some homage to EDC 2013 Vegas, let's start by getting you excited about going to see some live electronic dance music....take a listen to Avicii's set at the festival on June 22nd:





So what's up next? We took a quick office poll of us and the show most of us are the most excited about is Electric Zoo. It's taking place in Brooklyn, starting on Friday August 30th.... Here's the official lineup (well, phase 2 of it at least...despite how long this list may look...more artists will be announced):

Alex Rodriguez Causes Drama With His Comments

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If there is one thing that every professional athlete should know, its that every bit of news must go through the proper chain of command before it is leaked to the media. This allows everyone to get their story straight before it is leaked to the media. Unfortunately, Alex Rodriguez has broken protocol and it has landed him in hot water with Yankees general manager Brian Cashman.

Rodriguez has been out all year on the disabled list due to hip surgery that he had last winter. Recently he has been rehabbing the injury in simulated games until he received clearance from team doctors to take his rehab to the next step with actual in-game action. The controversy arose when Rodriguez took to Twitter to announce to his followers that his surgeon has cleared him to play in rehab games. While one may think that this is news the Yankees would be happy about, the reaction from Brian Cashman seems to suggest otherwise.

"The Eagles" Land on Spotify Just In Time For Start of Tour

Photo Courtesy: Thomas VanSelus

The Legendary Band Opens Itself to a New Generation Before Hitting The Road

Forty two years have passed since Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner came together in Los Angeles to form one of the most influential and successful bands of all time. Since that fateful day in 1971, the Eagles have sold over 150 million albums and the rise of online streaming and internet downloads have provided them an opportunity to grow their fan base well beyond that mark. The band has been reluctant, however, delaying the release of their albums on Spotify until this week.

South Park Creators' "The Book of Mormon" is Still Keeping Theaters Packed

The Book of Mormon is a religious satire musical play by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone. It is playing at the Eugene O'Neill Theater and various other fine venues all across the country. Of course, Parker and Stone are best known for their epic brain child, the animated comedy South Park. They have recently co-created The Book of Mormon musical with Robert Lopez, a co-lyricist and co-composer of the musical called Avenue Q.


After seven years in development, The Book of Mormon musical opened on Broadway in March of 2011. It has garnered positive critical reviews as well as numerous awards, including nine Tony Awards. Most notably, The Book of Mormon has received the Best Musical Tony Award as well as a Grammy Award for the Best Musical Theater Album. Its original Broadway cast album was released in May of 2011 and quickly became the highest-charting Broadway musical cast recording in over four decades. It delighted fans by reaching the number 3 spot on the Billboard charts.