http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com Nederlander Concerts is headquartered in Los Angeles and promotes and produces a wide range of quality live entertainment across the Western United States at its exclusively owned, managed and/or booked facilities including the Santa Barbara Bowl, the Grove of Anaheim, the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles and the Tucson Music Hall. Nederlander is also the exclusive operator of the iconic Greek Theatre in Los Angeles which is the most awarded venue of its type in the country. In addition, the company promotes events at third party arenas, theatres and clubs in markets throughout California, Arizona, Nevada and Colorado. Nederlander Concerts was the eighth ranked promoter in the world in 2006, according to Billboard Boxscore. en-us Copyright 2007 Nederlander Concerts, Inc Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST 240 http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/info/images/NedConcerts_logo_press.png http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1616 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1616 Thu, Jul 2 at Grove of Anaheim Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Jamie Foxx Jamie Foxx Thu, Jul 2 08:00 PM Fri, May 15 12:00 PM Grove of Anaheim
Stand up comedy, TV, movies, music you name it, Jamie Foxx has done it. In the '90s his appearances on In Living Color and The Jamie Foxx Show snowballed into an incredible music and film career. In addition to winning the 2005 Oscar Academy Award as Best Actor for his career-defining performance in Ray, he was nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category for his part in Collateral, making him just the second male actor with nominations for two different films in the same year. Also in 2005 he released his second studio album Unpredictable demonstrating the lessons the Oscar-winner learned at the feet of Ray Charles. From the party-starting first single "Unpredictable" to the smoldering "Love Changes," the album revealed an artist ready to play in R and B's big leagues. Foxx also appeared on Kanye West's #1 single "Gold Digger," which reprised the magic of their collaboration on the Grammynominated smash "Slow Jamz." Unpredictable debuted at #2, rose to #1within a week and his since been certified Platinum, selling nearly 2 million copies.

In December of 2008 Jamie Foxx released his third album, Intuition, which features artists Kanye West, T.I., Lil Wayne and T-Pain. Intuition reached #1 on the Top U.S. R and B/Hip Hop album charts and stayed for six consecutive weeks. In just six months, the album has been certified Gold, selling over 830,000 copies. Foxx is also currently promoting his latest film The Soloist (released April, 2009) in which he stars alongside Robert Downey Jr. and Catherine Keener.

Don't miss this one time opportunity to see Jamie Foxx perform in an intimate setting at the Grove of Anaheim this July!]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1616.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1630 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1630 Fri, Jul 3 at San Jose Civic Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST 6 Jokers and a Queen of Comedy 6 Jokers and a Queen of Comedy Fri, Jul 3 08:00 PM Sat, Jun 6 10:00 AM San Jose Civic 6 Jokers and A Queen of Comedy  Tour will make its way to the San Jose Civic Auditorium on July 3 at 8 PM. 6 Jokers and A Queen of Comedy will showcase seven of the world's most renowned comedians including Sommore, J. Anthony Brown, George Willborn, Don "DC" Curry, Michael Colyar, Damon Williams and Jimmy "JJ" Walker.

Dubbed by Oprah Winfrey as "a force to be reckoned with in the new Millennium," Sonmore, the "Original Queen of Comedy" will be joined by J. Anthony Brown, a mainstay of the Tom Joyner Morning Show, , "Who's Got Jokes" television show winner, George Willborn, BET "Comic View" veteran, Don "DC" Curry and Michael Colyar best known as the host of "Live from LA." The remaining two jokers include one of the hottest young comedians today, Damon Williams and Jimmy "JJ" Walker as the "Dy-no-mite" host. This group of vibrant comics will provide comedic relief concerning the realities of everyday life and is guaranteed to draw a crowd of all ages and offer side-splitting humor for everyone in attendance. Be there at the San Jose Civic Auditorium on July 3 to enjoy a raucous evening of laughter provided by 6 Jokers and A Queen.]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1630.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1559 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1559 Thu, Jul 9 at The Greek Theatre Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Chris Botti Chris Botti Thu, Jul 9 07:30 PM Sat, Apr 18 10:00 AM The Greek Theatre Chris Botti with special guest Renee Olstead will be coming to the Greek Theatre on July 9 at 7:30 PM.

The popular contemporary-music performer just released Chris Botti in Boston on CD/DVD formats. Chris Botti in Boston features Botti along with a bevy of name artists performing live with the Boston Pops Orchestra at Symphony Hall in September 2008. Fully documented as a concert film and album, the night is an intimate and soulful birds-eye view of the supple-toned trumpeter who has grown into his role as a virtuoso since his time backing up Sting -- who makes a guest appearance in the live performance. Chris Botti in Boston, an extraordinarily luxurious film, captures and accentuates the warmth, excitement, chemistry and spontaneity of the shows.

As one of the top-selling instrumental artists, Botti has sold nearly three million albums worldwide with When I Fall in Love, To Love Again: The Duets, Chris Botti Live with Orchestra and Special Guests and Italia. He maintains one of the busiest touring schedules as he performed in over 250 concerts in 2008.]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1559.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1560 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1560 Fri, Jul 10 at The Greek Theatre Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Andrew Bird Andrew Bird Fri, Jul 10 07:30 PM Sat, May 16 10:00 AM The Greek Theatre Andrew Bird will be performing at the Greek Theatre on Friday, July 10 at 7:30 PM with Ra Ra Riot and Heartless Bastards supporting.

Live reviews from past performances confirmed what Bird's diehard already knew. "Bird could be the only performer who's lit up both Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo with a combi-nation of vocals, violin, guitar, glockenspiel and whistling... he uses centuries-old instrumentation to give depth and soul to folk rock, "said Esquire while the San Jose Mercury News raved, "Mesmerizing...The records are great, but watching him do it live is something every music fan ought to check out." The New York Times marveled, "At one point he had his guitar slung behind his back, his violin and bow in one hand and a glockenspiel mallet in the other as he whistled into a microphone. He has a sweet, warbling, perfectly in-tune whistle - like a Walt Disney bluebird - that he floats through the rest of his musical constructions, sometimes in unison with the glockenspiel for an otherworldly effect."

Released January 20 on Fat Possum Records, Noble Beast debuted at #12 on the U.S. album chart, selling over 25,000 units in its opening week. The debut was the highest of the week for an independent label release and second overall. Noble Beast was also that week's highest selling record in Bird's hometown of Chicago.]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1560.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1597 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1597 Fri, Jul 10 at Santa Barbara Bowl Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Incubus Incubus Fri, Jul 10 07:00 PM Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM Santa Barbara Bowl Incubus return to the Santa Barbara Bowl on Friday, July 11 with special guest The Duke Spirit for their Monuments and Melodies Summer Tour.

Grammy-nominated Incubus is gearing up to release Monuments and Melodies, a two-disc collection of the band's greatest hits and rarities on June 16. The collection is a must-have for fans of the band whose extraordinary career has spanned over a decade, has spawned twelve Top 10 hits-four of those landing at #1-and six studio albums, the last being 2006's Light Grenades which debuted at #1 on Billboard's Top 200-marking the highest charting album debut of the band's career.

Brandon Boyd, Michael Einziger and Jose Pasillas II formed Incubus in 1991 when they were highschool classmates in Calabasas, CA. Chris Kilmore joined in 1998 and Ben Kenney in 2003. The band's big break came in 1999 with the release of the double-platinum selling album, Make Yourself, which included the singles: "Pardon Me," "Stellar" and "Drive." The group's third album, Morning View, released in 2001, debuted at #2 on Billboard's Top 200 and included the radio hits "Wish You Were Here" and "Nice To Know You."

Don't miss your chance to see Incubus with special guest The Duke Spirit at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Friday, July 10, 2009.]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1597.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1643 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1643 Fri, Jul 10 at Grove of Anaheim Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST The Pharcyde The Pharcyde Fri, Jul 10 08:30 PM Sat, Jun 13 12:00 PM Grove of Anaheim The Pharcyde will perform at the Grove of Anaheim on Friday, July 10.

The Pharcyde first appeared as a feature on a Brand New Heavies album (funk/soul) with a song called "Soulflower." A remix of this song would be included on The Pharcyde's first album, Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde (1992). The album was highly acclaimed, becoming one of the most praised and influential alternative hip hop albums of the 1990s and was certified platinum. Their second single "Passin' Me By"' became a minor Billboard hit, peaking at #52 on the Hot 100 and was later featured in the hit movie Big Daddy (1999) starring Adam Sandler. After Bizarre Ride was released, the group began touring with A Tribe Called Quest and De La Soul, culminating with an appearance at the Lollapalooza show in 1994. In 1995, The Pharcyde released their second album, Labcabincalifornia, which included the crossover hit "Runnin," a single later featured in the movie 8 Mile (2002) starring Eminem. Between 1997 and 1999, members moved on to other projects. Bootie Brown and Imani have continued with the group name and released an album in 2004 titled Humboldt Beginnings.

Be sure to check out The Pharcyde when they perform at the Grove this July!]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1643.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1561 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1561 Sat, Jul 11 at The Greek Theatre Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs Sat, Jul 11 07:30 PM Sat, May 2 10:00 AM The Greek Theatre Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs, will be coheadlining at the Greek Theatre on Saturday, July 11 at 7:30 PM. Michael McDonald has been making music for over three decades. He first came to the forefront as the lead singer for the Doobie Brothers but continued on to pursue a successful solo career. McDonald is the creator of such hits as, "I Keep Forgettin," the Grammy-winning "Yah Mo B There" and the #1 pop single "On My Own." His latest album, Soul Speak, is the natural follow-up to McDonald's two smash explorations of the Motown Records songbook-the platinum-selling Motown from 2003, which was nominated for two Grammy awards and 2004's gold-selling Motown Two. McDonald has been awarded five Grammys during his illustrious career.

Multi-dimensional singer, Boz Scaggs is also a Grammy award winner and has been making hits since the 1970's. His 1976 album Silk Degrees was one of the landmark pop titles of the decade and reached #2 on the album charts while spawning the Top Three single "Lowdown," as well as the smash "Lido Shuffle." 1977's Down Two Then Left was also a success and 1980's Middle Man reached the Top Ten on the strength of the singles "Breakdown Dead Ahead" and "Jo Jo." His latest album, Speak Low, is the sublime and sexy follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2003 standards collection But Beautiful.]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1561.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1603 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1603 Sun, Jul 12 at Santa Barbara Bowl Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Slightly Stoopid and Snoop Dogg Slightly Stoopid and Snoop Dogg Sun, Jul 12 05:00 PM Sat, May 2 12:00 PM Santa Barbara Bowl Blazed and Confused tour making a stop at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Sunday, July 12th. The three acts are joining forces for the first time to create the summer soundtrack of 2009.

Set to kick off July 10th, the month-long Blazed and Confused trek will bring together a mix of music featuring rock and blues, hip-hop and reggae. As Snoop says, this tour will reunite him with "his nephews" Slightly Stoopid. "We're gonna go out and just basically give the people a good time," Snoop says. "Ya'll just make sure ya'll tune in because Snoop Dogg and Slightly Stoopid, we gonna be rippin, rockin, flippin, floppin, hippin and hoppin in a hood near you." Slightly Stoopid's Miles Doughty adds, "Stoopid and Snoop are gonna be brewing up a melting pot of West Coast madness and taking it out for the whole country to see!"

Don't miss your chance to see Slightly Stoopid, Snoop Dogg and Stephen Marley at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Sunday, July 12, 2009.]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1603.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1618 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1618 Wed, Jul 15 at Grove of Anaheim Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Gregg Allman Gregg Allman Wed, Jul 15 08:00 PM Sat, May 23 12:00 PM Grove of Anaheim Gregg Allman will perform at the Grove of Anaheim on Wednesday, July 15. Allman is both a founding member of one of the biggest and most important American bands of all time, the still-active and thriving The Allman Brothers Band. He is a critically acclaimed solo talent with a beautifully soulful and distinctive voice as well as brilliant keyboard and guitar expertise. Tickets for this intimate show go on sale Saturday, May 23 at noon.

Gregg Allman's debut album Laid Back was released in 1973, the same year that The Allman Brothers' monstrously successful Brothers and Sisters topped the album charts. Laid Back's subtly textured, eclectic mix of rock, folk, R and B and gospel inflections drew rave reviews. Subsequent releases included the live Gregg Allman Tour '74, Playin' Up A Storm (1977), and I'm No Angel (1987) which generated a #1 Album Radio hit with the unforgettable title track, a self-meditation on Allman's often bad-boy ways. In 1988 Allman released After the Bullets Fly and in 1997 Gregg released Searching for Simplicity, the album he feels represents some of his very best work.

Though familiar faces surround his solo endeavors there is a major difference between Gregg Allmansolo and The Allman Brothers Band. "There's only one cook in the kitchen," he says, "only one chef. I let the soloists do their thing you've gotta let a man do a solo the way he wants but as far as picking the tunes and working on the arrangements, I take full responsibility for it." Don't miss the chance to see the incredible Gregg Allman at the Grove this July!]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1618.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1626 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1626 Fri, Jul 17 at The Greek Theatre Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Tori Amos Tori Amos Fri, Jul 17 07:30 PM Sat, May 30 10:00 AM The Greek Theatre Tori Amos has announced her "Sinful Attraction Tour" in support of her forthcoming album Abnormally Attracted to Sin. The tour will hit Los Angeles on Friday, July 17 at the Greek Theatre.  Known for her dynamic live performances and ever-changing set lists, Tori is one of the most active touring artists in the world, having played over 1,000 shows since her first world tour over a decade ago.

The groundbreaking singer/songwriter will release her Universal Republic debut album, ABNORMALLY ATTRACTED TO SIN, on May 19, 2009. A DVD of corresponding "visualettes" for each track will accompany the deluxe version of ABNORMALLY ATTRACTED TO SIN. These interlocking episodic films bring to life the narrative arc of the album. The footage was captured over the past year and shot with a noir twist in HD and Super 8.

For nearly two decades, Tori Amos' stark lyrical flourishes and inspired musicianship have shaped the musical landscape. She is also considered one of the most emotionally powerful live artists in music today. Her most recent world tour launched in the summer of 2007, with media platforms such as the BBC who lauded both her live show and album as 'returning Tori Amos back to the forefront of a genre she defined...still pushing her own boundaries.']]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1626.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1590 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1590 Fri, Jul 17 at Grove of Anaheim Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Glen Campbell Glen Campbell Fri, Jul 17 08:30 PM Fri, Mar 27 12:00 PM Grove of Anaheim Glen Campbell will be making a rare appearance in Orange County and performing at the Grove of Anaheim on Friday, July 17.

In a legendary music career that spans more than five decades, Glen Campbell has achieved charttopping, platinum-selling pop and country success singing everyday tales of life, love, work and heartache. In addition to his five Grammy Awards, Campbell has been honored with trophies for Male Vocalist of the Year from both the Country Music Association (CMA) and the Academy of Country Music (ACM). Inducted into the CMA's Hall Of Fame, he has also been awarded its top Entertainer of the Year honors, and the ACM has honored him with its prestigious Pioneer Award.

Sixteen of Glen Campbell's most popular hits have been remastered by Capitol/EMI for Glen Campbell: Greatest Hits, his latest CD and digital collection released last month. Campbell's triple Grammy-winning 1967 single, "Gentle On My Mind," is included, as well as his first Top 10 hit, "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," the title track from his 1968 Grammy winner for Album of the Year, and the #1 smash singles "Rhinestone Cowboy," "Wichita Lineman" and "Galveston." Two tracks from Campbell's criticallyacclaimed 2008 album, Meet Glen Campbell, are also included.

Variety said of his only Los Angeles area performance last year, "With a band Tuesday that included two keyboardists, two drummers and four guitarists -- and a voice that can still reach from the edges of a baritone to the high side of a tenor and consistently express jubilance -- Campbell was able to get mighty close to his records...Campbell's guitar solos may well have been the evening's sweetest surprise."]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1590.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1586 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1586 Sat, Jul 18 at Grove of Anaheim Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Jimmy Fallon Jimmy Fallon Sat, Jul 18 08:00 PM Sat, Mar 21 12:00 PM Grove of Anaheim Jimmy Fallon will perform a night of stand up comedy at the Grove of Anaheim on Saturday, July 18 at 8:00 PM. Long a renowned comic talent, Jimmy Fallon's ability to deliver versatile, standout performances on the screen has allowed him to join the exclusive ranks as one of the "Saturday Night Live" alumni at the forefront of a diverse line-up of television and film projects - while always staying grounded in his stand-up roots.

Jimmy Fallon's career has stretched immensely since 1998 when he joined the cast of "Saturday Night Live" and quickly became an audience favorite for his impressions of Jerry Seinfeld, John Travolta, and Adam Sandler, as well as spot-on musical impressions of Justin Timberlake, Jack White, and Enrique Iglesias. Fallon keeps climbing the ladder of comedic success taking on rolls in TV, Film and hosting several MTV awards shows including MTV Movie Awards in 2005 and MTV Video Music Awards in 2002. His film credits include the Cameron Crowe rock 'n roll road film, "Almost Famous," and Woody Allen's "Anything Else" with Christina Ricci. He's also starred with Queen Latifah in the action-comedy "Taxi" and opposite Drew Barrymore in the blockbuster romantic comedy "Fever Pitch." Most recently, Fallon starred with Lucy Liu in the comedy "The Year of Getting to Know Us," which premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Most recently, Jimmy Fallon has taken over the host seat on NBC's "Late Night," which airs weeknights at 12:35 am from New York City.

Don't miss this special opportunity to see New York City-boy Jimmy Fallon on the west coast - live at the Grove of Anaheim!]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1586.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1594 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1594 Sun, Jul 19 at Grove of Anaheim Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Blue Oyster Cult Blue Oyster Cult Sun, Jul 19 08:00 PM Sat, Apr 4 12:00 PM Grove of Anaheim
Blue Öyster Cult released their self-titled debut album in January 1972. The band landed in the Top 40 charts in 1976 with their hit single "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" followed by "Godzilla" in 1977 and "Burnin' for You" in 1981. They have five gold and two platinum albums with sales of over 14 million LPs world-wide.

Although BÖC has undergone numerous band member changes in almost four decades as a band, BÖC has consistently remained active with their songwriting and touring. The current lineup consists of Eric Bloom (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Buck Dharms (lead guitar, vocals), Allen Lanier (keyboards, guitar), Richie Castellano (bass guitar, back-up vocals) and Jules Radino (drums, percussion). A younger audience is now discovering BÖC as a result of "Godzilla" being one of the featured tracks on the video game, "Guitar Hero."]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1594.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1579 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1579 Tue, Jul 21 at The Greek Theatre Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Counting Crows Counting Crows Tue, Jul 21 07:30 PM Sat, May 16 10:00 AM The Greek Theatre Counting Crows plus special guests Michael Franti and Spearhead and Augustana are coming to the Greek Theatre on Tuesday, July 21. Come grab a musical elixer and enjoy a night under the Big Top! Each band will serve a full set of musical enchantment while also treating audiences to collaborative numbers throughout the evening.

Counting Crows' success dates back to their 1993 debut release August and Everything After and the hit single "Mr. Jones." Since then they've gone on to sell over 20 million albums worldwide, chart eight top 5 singles, and four records have broke the Top 5 on Billboard's Hot 200. In 2004, the band released their first ever "best of" set, Films about Ghosts, which featured songs from every phase of the Counting Crows' recording career and, in 2006, a live record was released titled New Amsterdam: Live at Heineken Music Hall 2003. Their most recent record, the double album Saturday Nights and Sunday Mornings was released to critical and popular acclaim in March 2008.

Peace and social justice activist and support artists Michael Franti and Spearhead will bring their blend of hip-hop and a variety of other styles including funk, reggae, jazz, folk, and rock to the Greek. The group's newest album All Rebel Rockers (2008) entered the Billboard 200 pop chart in September at number 38. Recently Michael Franti performed at the 2009 Green Inaugural Ball, chaired by Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, to support the Obama Administration's promise of producing a Green Economy in America.

Augustana's first release All the Stars and Boulevards (2005) reached #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and birthed the hit single "Boston." Their follow up album, Can't Love, Can't Hurt, was released in 2008. Cure those blues and get a dose of this life invigorating musical remedy when the Counting Crows' Saturday Night Rebel Rockers Traveling Circus and Medicine Show comes to the Greek!]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1579.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1600 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1600 Fri, Jul 24 at San Jose Civic Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Freestyle Explosion featuring Stevie B Freestyle Explosion featuring Stevie B Fri, Jul 24 07:30 PM Sun, Apr 19 10:00 AM San Jose Civic Freestyle Explosion, featuring the hottest '80s dance music sensations, will be coming to the San Jose Civic Auditorium on July 24 at 7:30 PM. The line-up will consist of Stevie B with special guests Exposé, Lisa Lisa, The Cover Girls, Shannon and Debbie Deb.

Stevie B gained national recognition in 1987 when his first single, "Party Your Body" became a national nightclub anthem. He released his debut album under the same name in 1998. The album struck gold status propelled by his second hit single, "Spring Love." The following year, Stevie B was a mainstay on the Top 40 charts with "I Wanna Be the One," "In My Eyes" and "Love Me for Life."

With his 1990 album, Love and Emotion, Stevie B reached the top of the Billboard singles chart with "Because I Love You." The album held stayed at #1 for four weeks. He had two subsequent top 15 hits with "I'll Be by Your Side" and the title cut. With an impressive string of hits, Stevie B has been referred to by many as "The King of Freestyle." Stevie B is still cranking out original dance music and his new album, The Terminator will be released on April 28.

The ladies of Freestyle Explosion will bring all their hot jams as well. Exposé will let loose with "Come Go with Me" and "Point of No Return" while Lisa Lisa will have the crowd on their feet with "I Wonder If I Take You Home" and "Head to Toe." The Cover Girls will have you flashback to the party crew days with "Show Me" and "Wishing on a Star." Finally, Shannon will "Let the Music Play" and Debbie Deb will get you in the mood your Saturday and Sunday festivities with "Look Out Weekend."

Don't miss the finest high energy artists when Freestyle Explosion comes to the San Jose Civic Auditorium on Friday, July 24!]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1600.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1614 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1614 Sat, Jul 25 at Santa Barbara Bowl Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST George Lopez George Lopez Sat, Jul 25 07:00 PM Sat, May 9 11:00 AM Santa Barbara Bowl George Lopez is one of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry today. In addition to his live, stand-up performances, he was the co-creator, writer, producer and star of the ABC sitcom "George Lopez." The sitcom aired for an impressive six seasons and currently can be seen in syndication on the CW and Nickelodeon.

He recently announced that he has been taped to host an all-new late-night talk show that will air Monday-Thursday at 11pm on TBS beginning in November. The LA based show will feature traditional talk show elements: jokes, guests, comedy acts and live music, but will also offer something unique in its presentation with an outdoor street-party atmosphere-where guests will interact with the crowd and Lopez will not be confined behind a desk.

George has more than 90 television comedy and hosting appearances to his credit including the 2007 HBO live special "America's Mexican." Additionally, George has released several best selling comedy CDs and his autobiography "Why You Crying?" entered the Top 20 on the New York Times Bestseller List. He has also developed a successful film career with starring roles in several films including 2008's Beverly Hills Chihuahua.]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1614.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1580 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1580 Sun, Jul 26 at The Greek Theatre Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST George Thorogood and The Destroyers George Thorogood and The Destroyers Sun, Jul 26 07:30 PM Sat, Apr 18 10:00 AM The Greek Theatre George Thorogood and the Destroyers with special guest Jonny Lang, will be coming to the Greek Theatre on Sunday, July 26 at 7:30 PM.

"It's always been about the live show for me," says George. "From day one, I set out to be a live performer more than anything. All of my favorite artists--Little Richard, J. Geils, Mitch Ryder, Chuck Berry--they were all great live. And the Destroyers, we strive for that. We're still working at it, and we're still working." The brash, iconic and outspoken Thorogood spent the majority of the past year on the road, and has done the same in 2009.

The signature magic of George Thorogood kicks into high gear on stage. The Boston Herald said, "His righteous set was built on refreshingly basic 12-bar blues tunes that'd keep any joint jumping (8/4/07)," while the Ventura County Star added, "George Thorogood and the Destroyers has been re-energizing the electric blues from those old blues guys and then some, ripping through his nearly three decades of rockers, and leaving the joint hooting and dancing. Thorogood gave them what they wanted--all those rockin' blues songs off all those albums over all those years (3/2/2008)."

George Thorogood and The Destroyers released their self-titled debut album in 1977 and quickly established themselves as radio favorites and as a touring machine. Described as "the world's greatest bar band," the group has had tremendous success with Thorogood's original compositions like "You Talk Too Much," "I Drink Alone" and of course "Bad To The Bone;" he's also had hits with covers of iconic blues-rock songs like "Who Do You Love" (Bo Diddley), "Move It On Over" (Hank Williams) and "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer" (John Lee Hooker). 2004's Greatest Hits: 30 Years of Rock was Billboard magazine's #1 Blues Album in both 2004 and 2005, and the band's 16th studio album--2006's The Hard Stuff--hit #2 on Billboard's Blues Chart.]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1580.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1636 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1636 Sun, Jul 26 at Grove of Anaheim Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Tim and Eric Tim and Eric Sun, Jul 26 08:00 PM Sat, Jun 6 12:00 PM Grove of Anaheim Tim and Eric's Awesome Show, Great Job!, will bring their comedic genius to the Grove of Anaheim on Sunday, July 26. Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 6 at Noon.

Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim met in 1994 as freshmen film students at Temple University. They became friends and collaborators on each other's film and video assignments. After graduating, Tim moved to New York to pursue writing and acting while Eric stayed in Philadelphia working as a professional photographer. They stayed in close touch and met on weekends to make short films and strange bits of comedic nonsense.

A chance meeting with Dave Willis, co-creator of "Aqua Teen Hunger Force" at an Adult Swim party, Eric gave Dave a copy of Tim and Eric's stuff. The DVD floated around the Adult Swim offices and found its way to Mike Lazzo, Cartoon Network's senior vice president responsible for Adult Swim, who loved the work and asked Tim and Eric to pitch a show. Cartoon Network liked the pitch so much they gave Tim and Eric funds for development and the Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! was born. Halfway through the broadcasting of the first season, Cartoon Network picked up Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! for another season ordering as many as 30 new episodes. The second season began airing in November of 2007 and season one was released on DVD in April 2008. The show has continued to be an Adult Swim favorite and has just been renewed for a fifth season.]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1636.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1609 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1609 Fri, Jul 31 at Santa Barbara Bowl Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST The Fray The Fray Fri, Jul 31 06:30 PM Sat, May 2 11:00 AM Santa Barbara Bowl The Fray will perform Friday, July 31st at the Santa Barbara Bowl with special guests Jack's Mannequin and Vedera.

Formed in 2002 by schoolmates Issac Slade and Joe King, the Denver-based four-piece played to soldout crowds around the world in support of 2005's How to Save a Life, which went on to sell more than three million copies in the US alone. Melodically charged hits "Cable Car (Over My Head)" and the title track worked their way onto the radio and into the hearts of fans-not to mention onto the soundtrack of TV phenom "Grey's Anatomy." Throw in a trio of Grammy nominations, and you've got the kind of outof- the-gate explosion that any young artist would envy.

The band took their art very seriously when beginning to work in earnest on a new record in the summer of 2007. Their self-titled second album was released in February 2009-and the first single "You Found Me" has maintained a Top 10 position on the Billboard Top 100 chart since its debut. Like the Fray's organic beginning in 2002, "You Found Me" begins quietly. Slade is at his piano, contemplating a soul lost and found. And like the band's rise in recent years, the song evolves from something intimate into something huge, a haunting guitar-and-drums opus, with Slade's anguished singing making for an unshakeable experience. And that's just one track.

Don't miss your chance to see The Fray with special guests Jack's Mannequin and Vedera at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Friday, July 31, 2009.]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1609.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1631 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1631 Sat, Aug 1 at San Jose Civic Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Blue October Blue October Sat, Aug 1 08:00 PM Fri, Jun 5 10:00 AM San Jose Civic Blue October will bring their powerful live show to the San Jose Civic Auditorium with Switchfoot and Longwavesupporting on August 1 at 8 PM.

Formed in 1995, Blue October struck an immediate chord in their home base of Texas with their compelling live shows. They generated their first regional breakout hit, "Calling You" in 2003. A defining live album and DVD ArgueWith a Tree followed in 2005. Blue October released Foiled on Brando/Universal Motown Records in 2006, and achieved RIAA platinum certification in February 2007. Foiled generated two modern rock radio smashes, "Hate Me," a six-month Top 10 resident and "Into the Ocean," selling 1.5 million copies in North America over a 62-week Billboard Top 200 chart run.

Blue October's new studio album Approaching Normal was released in March and features the first single, "Dirt Room." Produced by Steve Lillywhite (U2, Dave Matthews Band, Peter Gabriel) Approaching Normal is bracing and untrammeled, anguished and cathartic, brilliantly melodic with a variety of musical textures that bring together the bands trademark sound of rock guitars, violins and lyrical story telling.

Come down to the San Jose Civic Auditorium for a triple dose of solid rock with Blue October, Switchfoot and Longwave on August 1.]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1631.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1647 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1647 Sat, Aug 1 at Grove of Anaheim Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Grassroots Concert Grassroots Concert Sat, Aug 1 04:30 PM Thu, Jun 11 12:00 PM Grove of Anaheim
Featuring: THE SPECIALIST, ALO KEY, SPAWNBREEZIE, JACKSON COUNTY, HOOLIGANZ, TEN FEET, NATUSOL, AND THREE HOUSES DOWN.

Introducing: Spoken Word Artist: Ben Falealili who is going to enlighten and elevate your consciousness of GRASSROOTS!

Meet andamp; Greet with Artists: 4:30-5:30pm - Come and meet the artists and get your exclusive VIP treatment when you come early!

Solkrush Ent is bringing a concert for the people! Uplifting all new music artists, businesses, and organizations in the polynesian community! Musical artists provide range and variety of all genres of music from hip-hop, randamp;b, and reggae!

Highly influenced by the Grass Roots Movement - H.Y.P.E. (Helping Youth Pursue Emancipation
The first 50 people to come with their H.Y.P.E bracelets will get in free!

Brand New CD Releases will be presented!]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1647.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1620 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1620 Sun, Aug 2 at Grove of Anaheim Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Reel Big Fish and The English Beat Reel Big Fish and The English Beat Sun, Aug 2 08:00 PM Fri, May 29 12:00 PM Grove of Anaheim Reel Big Fish will return to the Grove of Anaheim along with Birmingham, England's ska pioneers The English Beat on Sunday, August 2 at 8:00 PM.andnbsp; Supporting both acts is Australia's The Super Villians.

Reel Big Fish is on tour supporting its latest release Fame, Fortune and Fornication which was released in January. The compilation album is comprised of cover songs from the likes of John Mellencamp, Poison, The Eagles and Tom Petty. The group is also touring in anticipation of its new concert DVD Reel Big Fish Live! In Concert! which hits shelves July 21. The performance footage was taped before a sold-out, hometown crowd at the Grove of Anaheim on January 4, 2009.

By December of 1979, The English Beat were riding high in the UK charts with their first single, a smoking remake of the classic Smokey Robinson tune andquot;Tears of a Clownandquot;. Over the course of the next five years The Beat toured relentlessly and released three studio albums: I Just Can't Stop It, Wh'appen and Special Beat Service. Their classic hits include as andquot;Mirror in the Bathroomandquot;, andquot;Save it for Laterandquot;, andquot;I Confessandquot;, andquot;Stand Down Margaretandquot; and their serene cover of Andy William's andquot;Can't Get Used To Losing You."

Rude boys and rude girls come on down to the Grove of Anaheim when Reel Big Fish and The English Beat co-headline on August 2!]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1620.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1601 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1601 Wed, Aug 5 at Santa Barbara Bowl Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST No Doubt No Doubt Wed, Aug 5 07:00 PM Sat, Apr 25 12:00 PM Santa Barbara Bowl No Doubt bring their much-anticipated summer tour to the Santa Barbara Bowl on Wednesday, August 5th. Special guest The Sounds will open the show.

To guarantee No Doubt fans get the best seats in the house, the No Doubt Tour Club has been created. Fans will have special access to presale tickets beginning Wednesday, 4/22 at 4pm thru Friday, 4/24 at 4pm. Fans can now validate their email address to be eligible to join, visit nodoubttourclub.musictoday.com for full details-tour club ticket quantities are limited.

In addition, fans purchasing tickets online, will receive a free download of the band's entire digital audio catalog for each ticket purchased. This special offer includes over 80 songs from the band's 7 studio albums as well as No Doubt's first new recording "Stand And Deliver" (originally by Adam And The Ants). This recording is available exclusively with this offer. The band will perform "Stand And Deliver" for the first time ever on Gossip Girl, May 11th 8/7c on The CW. No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont had this to say about the offering, "Since the band is heading back to the road, we wanted to find a cool way to get people listening to our music and stoke them with a great deal at the same time. With this download it's easy for fan to get psyched up to hear our music live once again and that rocks."

Don't miss your chance to see No Doubt with special guest The Sounds at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Wednesday, August 5, 2009.]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1601.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1581 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1581 Fri, Aug 7 at The Greek Theatre Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Lyle Lovett and his Large Band Lyle Lovett and his Large Band Fri, Aug 7 07:30 PM Sat, May 2 10:00 AM The Greek Theatre Lyle Lovett and his Large Band with special guest Madeleine Peyroux will be performing at the Greek Theatre on August 7 at 7:30 PM.

No one writes songs like Lyle Lovett. Finely wrought and full of wit, wisdom and Texas-sized storytelling, the veteran singer/songwriter's catalog is rife with characters and concepts that loom large on the American landscape.

Lyle Lovett is a four time Grammy winner and has led a remarkable career which includes 13 albums and over four million records sold. His music uniquely intersects an array of genres from country and folk to bigband swing and traditional pop as evidenced by such revered albums as Lyle Lovett, Pontiac, Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, Joshua Judges Ruth and The Road To Ensenada. It's Not Big It's Large, Lovett's latest collection, has been one of the most acclaimed efforts of his career. The album contains big, contemporary themes, but it is Lovett's gift to make the deep thoughts slide down like honey. USA Today heralded his "Texas-sized cowboy jazz," as the Wall Street Journal declared Lovett has "been widening the reach of country music for over 20 years," while praising the "dozen new tracks that touch on country and folk as well as blues jazz and gospel." The memorable songs include "I Will Rise Up/Ain't No Cane," the poignant "South Texas Girl," the infectious, upbeat "Up in Indiana." and the rueful ballad "Don't Cry a Tear."

For the last few years, Lovett, who is able to conjure musical magic in a variety of settings, has been alternating Large Band tours with acoustic trio and quartet shows or teaming with Hiatt as well as larger songwriter circles also featuring Hiatt, Guy Clark and Joe Ely.

Don't miss Lyle Lovett and His Large Band with special guest Madeleine Peyroux at the Greek Theatre on August 7. It is certain to be unforgettable show that will resonate with the audience long after the concert is over.]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1581.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1562 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1562 Sat, Aug 8 at The Greek Theatre Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Funk Fest Funk Fest Sat, Aug 8 07:00 PM Sat, May 2 10:00 AM The Greek Theatre S.O.S. Band "Take Your Time (Do It Right)"
Zapp "Computer Love"
Midnight Starr "No Parking on the Dance Floor"
Con Funk Shun "Love's Train"
]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1562.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1611 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1611 Sat, Aug 8 at Grove of Anaheim Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Lucha Vavoom Lucha Vavoom Sat, Aug 8 09:00 PM Sat, May 9 12:00 PM Grove of Anaheim Lucha VaVoom will return to the Grove of Anaheim for a night of violence, sex, spandex and Spanish.

Lucha: Mexican wrestling. It is acrobatic, it is theatrical, it is Los Crazy Chickens and The Chupacabra and it is absolutely outrageous. Come see girls, midgets, drag queens, wrestlers dressed as chickens and lizards and more riotous personalities competing for the wrestling champ title. Watch as they twist off the ropes and tackle one another, slamming into the sweat-slicked mat with mighty crashes. See what happens when Wrestler Dirty Sanchez gives his opponent a piece of his mind...or a piece of something else!

VaVoom: True burlesque. Lace, fur, props and voluptuous women galore! Audiences will be treated to trapeze artists, hula hoop dancers and sensual, titillating performancesfrom women with gyrating hips and swinging tassels.]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1611.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1592 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1592 Sun, Aug 9 at Santa Barbara Bowl Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Lyle Lovett and his Large Band Lyle Lovett and his Large Band Sun, Aug 9 07:00 PM Sat, Mar 28 12:00 PM Santa Barbara Bowl Lyle Lovett returns to the Santa Barbara Bowl with special guest Madeleine Peyroux on Sunday, August 9th.

Lyle Lovett has led a remarkable career, which includes 13 albums and over 4 million records sold.His music uniquely intersects an array of genres from country to folk to big-band swing and traditional pop as evidenced by such revered albums as Lyle Lovett, Pontiac, Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, Joshua Judges Ruth and The Road to Ensenada.

It's Not Big It's Large, Lovett's latest collection, has been one of the most acclaimed efforts of his career.The album contains big, contemporary themes, but it is Lovett's gift to make the deep thoughts slide down like honey.For the last few years, Lovett, who is able to conjure musical magic in a variety of settings, has been alternating Large Band tours with acoustic shows teaming with John Hiatt as well as larger songwriter circles also featuring Hiatt, Guy Clark and Joe Ely.

Singer/songwriter/guitarist Madeleine Peyroux is fresh off the release of Bare Bones, her third album in 4 years, which is both an extension of 2004' Careless Love and 2006's Half the Perfect and a bold step into previously unexplored psychological terrain.This fluid and enthralling new work, is Peyroux's most personal yet, hardly surprising considering she had a hand in writing each of the 11 songs, marking the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1592.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1604 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1604 Sun, Aug 9 at The Greek Theatre Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST 2nd Annual Summer Under The Stars 2nd Annual Summer Under The Stars Sun, Aug 9 06:30 PM Sat, Jun 6 10:00 AM The Greek Theatre Go Country 105 "Summer Under the Stars" concert will return to the Greek Theatre on Sunday, August 9. Headlining this year is country sensation Rodney Atkins; Jack Ingram and the Eli Young Band will support.

There's a very good reason that no less than four songs from Rodney Atkins' platinum-selling 2006 album If You're Going Through Hell became No. 1 hits-a feat that no one had accomplished since 2002. It's the same reason that two of those songs became the most-played of 2006 ("If You're Going Through Hell [Before the Devil Even Knows]") and 2007 ("Watching You"), and why concert audiences all over the country are cheering him on and singing along. The reason is that Atkins has a rare gift for reflecting the lives of his listeners in his music-their hopes, their concerns, their spirit, their adversities, even their sense of humor. Simply put, as he sang in another chart-topping smash, "These Are My People." Rodney Atkins understands regular lives because he still leads one. "People always talk about image-'You're the guy in the ball cap, the All-American country boy,'" says Atkins. "But if the songs don't connect with the folks listening, then none of that stuff matters."

In addition to the overwhelming radio and video airplay, Rodney Atkins earned the Academy of Country Music's Top New Male Vocalist award, plus five other ACM nominations and two Country Music Association nominations. He performed for a half-million people at the National Memorial Day concert in Washington, D.C. and toured with the superstar likes of Brad Paisley, Brooks and Dunn, Martina McBride and ZZ Top.

Don't miss your chance to see some of the hottest artists in country music today when Rodney Atkins, Jack Ingram and the Eli Young Band]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1604.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1613 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1613 Tue, Aug 11 at The Greek Theatre Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Heaven and Hell Heaven and Hell Tue, Aug 11 07:00 PM Sat, May 9 10:00 AM The Greek Theatre Heaven and Hell, the quartet of Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice, will bring their wicked world tour to North America for a select number of shows this August. Their macabre stage show of metal classics comes to the Greek Theatre on August 11 with Coheed and Cambria supporting.

On April 28, Heaven and Hell released their first album in 17 years The Devil You Know and the highly anticipated set did not disappoint. Revolver Magazine declared it "an album of ageless metal anthems" and The Associated Press praised its "bone-crunching riffs and power chords that can loosen the phlegm in your chest." The band plans to mix in several tracks from THE The Devil You Know into their set of Dio-era Black Sabbath classics.

Heaven and Hell began writing for The Devil You Know last year, first in England at Iommi's home studio and later in Los Angeles at Dio's studio. "The band had gotten too good to just walk away," Dio says. "We wanted to show people that we were still capable of giving them new music that measured up to what we'd done in the past." With that goal in mind, the band hit the Rockfield Studios in Wales last winter and the result is the 10-song epic The Devil You Know.

Coheed And Cambria bring their unique blend of prog and metal as the supporting act on the tour. The band just released their Neverender box set. The 4-CD/5-DVD collection chronicles a series of 2008 shows where the band performed all four of their albums in the same city on consecutive nights.]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1613.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1563 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1563 Wed, Aug 12 at The Greek Theatre Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Jackson Browne Jackson Browne Wed, Aug 12 07:30 PM Sat, Jun 20 10:00 AM The Greek Theatre Jackson Browne will bring his Time The Conqueror World Tour to North America for a two-month summer 2009 leg kicking off July 7-8 and making its Los Angeles stop at the Greek Theatre on August 12.

"An Evening with Jackson Browne," returns to the States -following legs in Australia, New Zealand, the U.K. and Europe- and will bring the world tour full circle. It launched with an initial U.S. leg last September coinciding with Browne's 60th birthday and the release of Time The Conqueror, his first studio set since 2002. The new album is out on the artist's own independent label Inside Recordings, and was produced by Browne and Paul Dieter. Upon its release, MOJO wrote, "Browne delivers elegantly considered weight and truth...His grand yet unpretentious imagery shows why he's admired by such diverse peers as Springsteen and Randy Newman...Throughout, his band plays with subdued beauty and Browne sings with resonant grace."

The Time The Conqueror World Tour-which spotlights material from the new album as well as careerspanning favorites-had its opening night with a Washington, DC concert in fall '08, when the Washington Post said, "The new material demonstrated that Browne, just a few weeks shy of 60, still has a terrific touch...Browne thanked the audience for having indulged him. He needn't have: The pleasure was ours." Of another '08 show, the Boston Herald wrote, "Hail the 'Conqueror,' Jackson Browne triumphs at Orpheum." Accompanying Browne on the road is his band of fifteen years: Kevin McCormick (bass), Mark Goldenberg (guitars), Mauricio Lewak (drums) and Jeff Young (keyboards, backing vocals). They have been with Browne since 1993's I'm Alive, playing on Looking East ('96) and The Naked Ride Home ('02) as well. For Time The Conqueror, they're joined by new members Chavonne Morris and Alethea Mills, vocalists Browne met in 2001 when they were attending Washington Preparatory High School in South Los Angeles and singing with Fred Martin and The Levite Camp.

Prior to Time The Conqueror, Browne's most recent releases were two live albums recorded on solo acoustic tours in the U.S., the U.K. and Australia. The GRAMMY®-nominated Jackson Browne Solo Acoustic, Vol. 1 ('05) and Vol. 2 ('08)-both available on Inside-feature Browne alternately on piano and guitar, performing songs from his entire career, ranging from hits to rarities. In his four-star review of Vol. 2 for Rolling Stone, Anthony DeCurtis wrote, "This is Browne at his best, engaging his audience, his own experiences and the world around him, all in songs that will not lose their resonance any time soon."

Since his acclaimed 1972 self-titled debut album, Jackson Browne has defined a genre of songwriting and performing that is charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics. Two of his albums, Late For the Sky and The Pretender, are on Rolling Stone's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time." He's been recognized with inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2004) and the Songwriter's Hall of Fame (2007), with recent humanitarian honors including the John Steinbeck Award and the Chapin-World Hunger Year Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award. In January of this year, Browne was part of the celebrations surrounding the inauguration of President Barack Obama, performing at the Health for All Blue Diamond Ball at the Smithsonian Institution's Natural History Museum.

Come out to enjoy an evening with Jackson Browne when he performs at the Greek Theatre on August 12!]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1563.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1644 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1644 Fri, Aug 14 at San Jose Civic Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Polo Polo Polo Polo Fri, Aug 14 08:30 PM Sat, Jun 13 10:00 AM San Jose Civic Polo Polo, will be coming to the San Jose Civic Auditorium on Friday, August 14.

Polo Polo is a brilliant and beloved Mexican comedian with fans worldwide. He is best known for his mature-themed humor albums and shows, predominantly for his application of the Albur as a comedy component. Polo Polo began his career in 1972 in a small club in Mexico City's "Zona Rosa" district. His following quickly grew and he went from a bigger nightclub, Keops to performing at the Crown Plaza, Mexico City's largest showroom. Polo Polo set the record for the most consecutive sold out shows and the longest run of shows at the venue. A record that still stands today. His debut album, Viaje a España, was a collection of live material from his Mexico City shows. Due to its racy content, Viaje a España didn't receive much radio airplay but the album still became a huge hit and went on to sell over 100,000 copies.

Polo Polo's first U.S. appearance was in 1988. His popularity in the U.S. has grown steadily since and he returns to the states annually to perform for his ever-increasing fanbase. This is a show, you don't want to miss!]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1644.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1564 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1564 Sun, Aug 16 at The Greek Theatre Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Los Lonely Boys / Los Lobos Los Lonely Boys / Los Lobos Sun, Aug 16 07:30 PM Sat, Apr 25 10:00 AM The Greek Theatre Los Lonely Boys and Los Lobos makes its way to the Greek Theatre on August 16.

The Tex-Mex rock group Los Lonely Boys hail from San Angelo, Texas and consist of three brothers: guitarist Henry Garza, bassist JoJo Garza and drummer Ringo Garza Jr. They released their self-titled debut album in March 2004. Their monster hit "Heaven" won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 2005. Los Lonely Boys released their sophomore album Sacred in 2006 followed by Forgiven in July 2008. This Texican trio has achieved multi-platinum record sales, widespread acclaim from critics and adoration from fans worldwide.

Since they began as Los Lobos Del Este Los Angeles in 1973, Los Lobos has evolved into a respected artistic entity using eclectic musical molds built on the blues, rockabilly, jazz, Latin and their own Mexican-American heritage. The critically acclaimed quintet has released over 15 albums and won the Best American/Mexican Grammy for Anselma in 1984. In 1987, their cover of "La Bamba" shot straight to #1 on the Billboard Singles chart where it remained for three weeks. Los Lobos' last full length was 2006's The Town and the City and was followed by the single, "Run Away with You" in 2008.]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1564.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1587 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1587 Sun, Aug 16 at Santa Barbara Bowl Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Jackson Browne Jackson Browne Sun, Aug 16 07:00 PM Sat, Mar 21 01:00 PM Santa Barbara Bowl Jackson Browne will bring his Time The Conqueror World Tour to the Santa Barbara Bowl on Sunday, August 16th.

With shows billed as "An Evening with Jackson Browne," the summer 2009 dates-following legs in Australia, New Zealand, the U.K. and Europe-bring the world tour full circle. It launched with an initial U.S. leg last September coinciding with the Browne's 60th birthday and the release of Time The Conqueror, his first studio set since 2002. The Time The Conqueror World Tour-which spotlights material from the new album as well as career-spanning favorites-had its opening night with a Washington, DC concert in fall '08, when the Washington Post said, "The new material demonstrated that Browne, just a few weeks shy of 60, still has a terrific touch...Browne thanked the audience for having indulged him. He needn't have: The pleasure was ours."

Accompanying Browne on the road is his band of fifteen years: Kevin McCormick (bass), Mark Goldenberg (guitars), Mauricio Lewak (drums) and Jeff Young (keyboards, backing vocals). They have been with Browne since 1993's I'm Alive. For Time The Conqueror, they're joined by new members Chavonne Morris and Alethea Mills, vocalists Browne met in 2001 when they were attending Washington Preparatory High School in South Los Angeles.

Since his acclaimed 1972 self-titled debut album, Jackson Browne has defined a genre of songwriting and performing that is charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics. Two of his albums, Late For the Sky and The Pretender, are on Rolling Stone's list of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time." He's been recognized with inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2004) and the Songwriter's Hall of Fame (2007), and with recent humanitarian awards.]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1587.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1653 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1653 Sun, Aug 16 at San Jose Civic Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST High School Musical High School Musical Sun, Aug 16 07:00 PM Sat, Jun 20 10:00 AM San Jose Civic Disney's High School Musical: Summer Celebration! brings the ultimate mega-mix to the San Jose Civic on August 16! It's the only live, touring High School Musical experience featuring the songs, dances, and team-spirited fun inspired by all three hit movies right in your hometown!

Wildcat fans are part of the action in this high-energy extravaganza featuring more than 15 songs from the smash hit High School Musical movies. Written by Peter Barsocchini, writer of all three films, this one-of-akind production will have audiences singing and dancing along with a cast of performers portraying your favorite East High characters: Troy, Gabriella, Ryan, Sharpay, Chad, Taylor and Kelsi. Among the live celebration of songs are "We're All in This Together" from "High School Musical," "Fabulous" from "High School Musical 2," and "Can I Have This Dance" from High School Musical 3: Senior Year. With all the pep, pop, drama and dazzle of the High School Musical movies, High School Musical: Summer Celebration! will get audiences into the Wildcat spirit! Be a part of the festivities and bring the entire family out to the San Jose Civic on August 16!]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1653.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1658 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1658 Mon, Aug 17 at The Greek Theatre Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST The Flaming Lips The Flaming Lips Mon, Aug 17 07:00 PM Sat, Jun 27 10:00 AM The Greek Theatre The Flaming Lips will embark on a two-week trek this summer and make their way to the Greek Theatre on August 17. Ghostland Observatory along with Stardeath and White Dwarfs will be supporting.

The concert will take place right before the expected fall release of the band's new double album, Embryonic. With every concert ticket bought online, fans will receive a digital EP allowing them to hear new LIPS music before anyone else. The EP will be comprised of three brand new recordings from Embryonic: "Convinced Of The Hex," "The Impulse," and "Silver Trembling Hands," followed by three additional rare B-side tracks selected by the band themselves. That same ticket buyer will also receive an official live LIPS' digital download bootleg of the show they attend. Leading online distribution company Basecamp Productions is facilitating the production and delivery of the live music.

Embryonic, tentatively due later this year, will be The Flaming Lips' first double album. The set was recorded at studios in Fredonia, NY, and the group's hometown, Oklahoma City, OK, with longtime collaborator Dave Fridmann. A press release from Warner Bros. says the record, "...just may be their most sonically adventurous and compositionally vernal form of musical expression ever."

Be one of the first to witness The Flaming Lips performing their new songs from Embryonic live when the psychedelic rocker veterans come to the Greek Theatre on August 17!]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1658.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1632 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1632 Tue, Aug 18 at The Greek Theatre Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Elvis Costello and the Sugarcanes Elvis Costello and the Sugarcanes Tue, Aug 18 07:30 PM Sat, Jun 6 10:00 AM The Greek Theatre Elvis Costello and the Sugarcanes will be performing at the Greek Theatre on Tuesday, August 18 at 7:30 PM with special guest Lucinda Williams.

Elvis Costello has followed his musical curiosity in a career spanning more than 30 years. He is perhaps best known for his performances with The Attractions, The Imposters and for concert appearances with pianist Steve Nieve. However, he has also entered into acclaimed collaborations with Burt Bacharach, The Brodsky Quartet, Paul McCartney, Swedish mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter, guitarist Bill Frisell, composer Roy Nathanson, The Charles Mingus Orchestra, record producer and songwriter T Bone Burnett and Allen Toussaint. For his Greek Theatre performance, Costello will be accompanied by the Sugarcanes. The Sugarcanes are Costello's new acoustic band comprised of Jim Lauderdale, Jerry Douglas, Mike Compton, Stuart Duncan, Dennis Crouch and Jeff Taylor.

Costello's songs have been recorded by a great number of artists. The list of performers reflects his interest in a wide range of musical styles: George Jones, Chet Baker, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Dusty Springfield, Robert Wyatt, Charles Brown, No Doubt, Solomon Burke, June Tabor, Howard Tate, the gospel vocal group The Fairfield Four and the viol consort Fretwork with the countertenor Michael Chance. In 2003, he began a songwriting partnership with his wife, the jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall, resulting in six songs included in her highly successful album The Girl In The Other Room.

Elvis Costello's new album Secret, Profane and Sugarcane will be released by Hear Music on June 2. Secret, Profane and Sugarcane was produced by T Bone Burnett and recorded by Mike Piersante during a three-day session at Nashville's Sound Emporium Studio. Joining Costello were Jerry Douglas (dobro), Stuart Duncan (fiddle), Mike Compton (mandolin), Jeff Taylor (accordion) and Dennis Crouch (double bass), some of the most highly regarded recording artists and musicians in traditional American country music, Bluegrass and beyond.

Don't miss your chance to witness two of music's most relevant and respected artists, Elvis Costello and Lucinda Williams when they hit the Greek Theatre stage on August 18.]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1632.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1577 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1577 Thu, Aug 20 at Santa Barbara Bowl Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Depeche Mode Depeche Mode Thu, Aug 20 06:30 PM Sat, Mar 14 11:00 AM Santa Barbara Bowl Depeche Mode bring their "Tour Of The Universe" to the Santa Barbara Bowl on Thursday, August 20th with special guest Peter Bjorn and John.

Depeche Mode's "Tour of the Universe" is happening in conjunction with the release of the group's twelfth studio album, Sounds Of the Universe, which will be released on April 20th in Europe, and April 21st in North America. Alongside a standard CD format, Depeche Mode has announced that Sounds Of The Universe will also be released as a Special Edition CD+DVD and a Deluxe Box Set that will include a host of exclusive material.  In addition, the album will also be released as a double vinyl LP (including a Sounds Of The Universe CD) and as a download.

As one of the most influential bands of the post-punk era with global sales in excess of 100 million, Depeche Mode belongs to a select premiere league of super-groups who have survived from the early 1980s with their ideals, creative vision and core members intact. Formed in 1981, Depeche Mode-Martin Gore, Dave Gahan and Andy 'Fletch' Fletcher-continue to win critical and commercial acclaim across the world both in the studio and on the road.

All of the band's 11 studio albums have reached the Top Ten in not only the UK and USA, but also 20+ countries around the world.  Since their inception, Depeche Mode's live shows continue to be a must-see attraction, with the group playing to 2.8 million people across 31 countries on their last tour alone.

Don't miss your chance to see Depeche Mode with special guest Peter Bjorn and John at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Thursday, August 20. ]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1577.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1629 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1629 Sat, Aug 22 at San Jose Civic Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Teena Marie / Keith Sweat Teena Marie / Keith Sweat Sat, Aug 22 07:30 PM Sat, Jun 6 10:00 AM San Jose Civic Teena Marie and Keith Sweat will be co-headlining at the San Jose Civic Auditorium on Saturday, August 22.

As a singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, Teena Marie obliterated the barrier of race in soul music. She sings RandB with big, robust vocals and plays rhythm guitar, keyboards and congas. Teena Marie also known as "Lady Tee," has a long string of hits including, "Lovergirl," "Square Biz," "I Need Your Lovin'" and "Ooo La La La." She has written, produced, sung and arranged virtually all of her songs since her 1980 release Irons in the Fire. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Teena Marie's recording career with the June release of her thirteenth CD, Congo Square. Congo Square is a passionate, accessible and, as always, autobiographical adventure that cruises smoothly from southern soul and smoky jazz to dance floor funk.

Keith Sweat first broke on to the scene in the late '80s with his first single, "I Want Her." Since 1988, the multifaceted artist has sold over 15 millions albums worldwide with six landing at #1 on the RandB album chart propelled by hit singles like "Twisted," "Nobody" and "Freak Me." Sweat just released his latest album Just Me on May 13. Considered the original "new jack" hit maker, Keith Sweat celebrated 20 years as a chart artist at the end of 2007, produced and co-wrote most of the material on his latest project. He is also the host of his own "The Keith Sweat Hotel" radio show which is heard in 21 markets nationwide. Sweat has perfected the art of his live performance as a result of touring almost every weekend.

Don't miss Teena Marie and Keith Sweat perform their signature songs along with their new music on August 22 at the San Jose Civic Auditorium!]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1629.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1640 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1640 Sat, Aug 22 at The Greek Theatre Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST LA Salsa Music Festival LA Salsa Music Festival Sat, Aug 22 07:30 PM Sun, Jun 7 10:00 AM The Greek Theatre Direct from Puerto Rico - EL GRAN COMBO
Direct from Miami - WILLY CHIRINO and HIS ORCHESTRA
Direct from NYC - LATIN LEGENDS OF FANIA (Yomo Toro, Ismael Miranda, Junior Gonzalez, Alfredo De La Fe and musical director Isidro Infante)
]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1640.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1546 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1546 Sun, Aug 23 at Santa Barbara Bowl Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Diana Krall Diana Krall Sun, Aug 23 07:00 PM Sat, Feb 28 11:00 AM Santa Barbara Bowl Diana Krall returns to the Santa Barbara Bowl with her 'Quiet Nights World Tour 2009' on Sunday, August 23rd in support of her March album release of Quiet Nights.

Some music is intended to paint a romantic scene-a candlelit dinner, a walk along a moonlit beach.Quiet Nights-Diana Krall's twelfth album-ain't about that.Using Brazil as a musical point of reference, the award-winning pianist and singer is not suggesting a night out; she means to stay in. "It's not coy. It's not 'peel me a grape,' little girl stuff. I feel this album's very womanly-like you're lying next to your lover in bed whispering this in their ear."

From Krall's refreshing version of "Where or When," to an utterly soul-stilling rendition of "You're My Thrill," the ten songs on Quiet Nights are disarming in their intimacy. Even those already familiar with the breathy vocals and rhythmic lilt in Krall's music with be taken aback by just how far the music pushes, unabashedly, into the realm of sweet surrender.

It makes sense that Quiet Nights (also the English name of the bossa nova classic "Corcovado" that is the title track) draws much of its musical spirit from the land that puts the "carnal" into its annual Carnaval celebration." I was inspired to do this record because of my trip last year to Brazil," says Krall.

As moving as Quiet Nights is-deriving from Krall's feelings for Brazil and bossa novas-the singer is not shy in admitting that its sensuality is as much about her home life. "It's my love letter to my husband-just an intimate, romantic album. "As they say in Rio-obrigado!]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1546.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1565 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1565 Sun, Aug 23 at The Greek Theatre Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST The Heroes of Woodstock, 40th Anniversary Tour The Heroes of Woodstock, 40th Anniversary Tour Sun, Aug 23 07:00 PM Sat, May 9 10:00 AM The Greek Theatre The Heroes of Woodstock - 40th Anniversary Tour featuring Starship, Ten Years After, Canned Heat, Big Brother and The Holding Company, Country Joe McDonald plus Grateful Dead's Tom Constanten
Celebrating Woodstock's 40th Anniversary the show will be hosted by Country Joe McDonald with performances by Jefferson Starship (performing the music of Jefferson Airplane), Ten Years After, Canned Heat and Big Brother and The Holding Company (performing music by Janis Joplin). Plus a Free Download of the Entire Show with Every Ticket Purchase!]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1565.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1566 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1566 Tue, Aug 25 at The Greek Theatre Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Tom Jones Tom Jones Tue, Aug 25 08:00 PM Sat, May 16 10:00 AM The Greek Theatre Tom Jones will be performing at the Greek Theatre on Tuesday, August 25 at 8 PM.

In his native Wales, he is known as "Jones the Voice". Today, he is one of the enduring personalities in the music entertainment business. His unique vocal power, ability and charismatic persona make him one of the most respected, admired and loved performers in modern popular music. Tom has sustained his popularity for more than four decades. Born Thomas Jones Woodward in Pontypridd, South Wales, Great Britain on June 7, 1940, his father worked the coalmines of the Rhondda Valley, while his mother tended the house and the two children. After marrying at 17, Tom went on to sign with Decca Records in London.

Tom has a fundamental interest in a wide range of musical expression. Although he is best known for hits including "Kiss," "Delilah" and "If I Only Knew" he is first and foremost a rocker with a true rhythm and blues soul. He has remained a vital recording artist, with his 1999 album Reload the biggest selling (5m) of his then 35-year career and his key involvement in Martin Scorsese's Red White and Blues series for PBS. His latest musical offering, 24 Hours (S Curve/November 2008), is his first album release in the US for 15 years and has been nominated as "possibly a career best", with many of the self-penned tracks being an insightful reflection of his life thus far. The album also includes "Sugar Daddy" which was specially written for Tom by U2's Bono, and an emotionally wrenching re-make of Bruce Springsteen's "The Hitter".

His 40-year career has seen highlights including receiving a BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, a Silver Clef Award for Lifetime Achievement, and in 2009 the "Hitmaker" award from the US Songwriters Hall of Fame. He has been animated as himself in The Simpsons, Duck Dodgers and The Emperors New Groove. Other film roles have included parts in Mars Attacks! and Agnes Brown.

The live reviews of Tom's shows have been stellar. Vanity Fair exclaimed, "The audience-a mix of ages and seemingly spanning the spectrum from true believers to ironists-was eager to be taken for a ride, or maybe be just run over. And so we were. Wham, bam, thank you, sir!!'' while The New York Times said, "[His] strategic secret is that while he has a big voice, he applies it lightly, even glancingly, opening it up only at peak moments. His set at Terminal 5 was a one-man variety show...and he sang..with knowing smiles and rakish aplomb." Tom was knighted by Her Majesty the Queen in 2006 and enjoys a consistent touring schedule throughout the year.]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1566.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1582 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1582 Wed, Aug 26 at The Greek Theatre Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Chris Isaak Chris Isaak Wed, Aug 26 07:30 PM Sat, May 16 10:00 AM The Greek Theatre Chris Isaak will be performing at the Greek Theatre on Wednesday, August 26 at 7:30 PM with Susan Tedeschi supporting.

Chris Isaak taught himself how to play guitar and began writing songs as a teenager. He found early inspiration in country musicians, such as Hank Williams, who his father liked to listen to on the radio. His 1989 album, Heart Shaped World, featuring the smash single, "Wicked Game" became a hit on the Billboard charts and earned Isaak widespread fame. Now an accomplished musician, actor and television personality, Isaak maintains a vigorous touring schedule, stars in critically acclaimed films and is the host of his own weekly talk show, "The Chris Isaak Hour" on the Biography Channel.

His latest release Mr. Lucky is his first non-holiday studio album since 2002. Filled with his distinctive, sweetly moody, slyly sexy retro-pop, Isaak's fans will consider themselves fortunate that new music from their Mr. Lucky has finally arrived. The Hollywood Reporter said of the album, "It seems impossible that it's been seven years since Chris Isaak's last set of all-new songs. But Mr. Lucky makes up for lost time with 14 gems that showcase his sharp vocal stylings, particular brand of countrified pop music and (given his sex appeal) an equally impossible-to-believe preponderance of romantic heartbreak."]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1582.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1617 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1617 Wed, Aug 26 at Grove of Anaheim Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Lila Downs Lila Downs Wed, Aug 26 08:00 PM Sat, May 16 12:00 PM Grove of Anaheim
Lila Downs started singing mariachi songs when she was eight and when she turned 14 she began taking voice lessons. She returned to Minnesota for college where she studied voice and anthropology at the University of Minnesota with the intent on becoming an opera singer until she became disenchanted with the music department. After a few years Lila began singing in the club scenes of Oaxaca and Philadelphia along with Paul Cohen, an expatriate saxophonist who had also been a clown and juggler in the circus. They began collaborating together on songs that would slowly mature into their most recent recordings.

andquot;Exotic beauty and startling voice...she is a reflection of a 21st century world culture where ethnicity and national boundaries blur.andquot;
- Lorenza Muñoz, Los Angeles Times

"Every so often a voice emerges whose distinctive color, texture, and passionate conception defy easy characterization. She covers the vocal waterfront, from the tense-throated nasal vibrato of Lydia Mendoza and Lucha Reyes to the nueva canción sensibility of Mercedes Sosa, with the chops of Linda Rondstadt, the sassiness and inventive range of Sarah Vaughan, and the sweetness of Tish Hinojosa.andquot;
- Michael Stone, Roots World]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1617.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1627 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1627 Thu, Aug 27 at San Jose Civic Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Progressive Nation 2009: Dream Theater Progressive Nation 2009: Dream Theater Thu, Aug 27 06:00 PM Sat, May 30 10:00 AM San Jose Civic Dream Theater are set to embark on their North American leg of the 2009 "Progressive Nation" tour with Zappa Plays Zappa, Big Elf and Scale the Summit supporting. The tour will make a stop at the San Jose Civic Auditorium on Thursday, August 27 at 6 PM.

Dream Theater has announced Black Clouds and Silver Linings as the title of their tenth studio album. The band commenced work on the album - their second for Roadrunner Records, following up 2007's Systematic Chaos - in October of last year. Roadrunner will release the record on June 23. Drummer Mike Portnoy and guitarist John Petrucci are once again at the helm as producers, while Paul Northfield mixed the record. "Rite of Passage" is the first single.

A grassroots phenomenon for over two decades, Dream Theater continues to record studio albums acclaimed for awardwinning musicianship as well as artistic vision. To meet the demands of a demanding global fan base, the band consisting of James LaBrie (vocals), John Myung (bass), John Petrucci (guitars), Mike Portnoy (drums) and Jordan Rudess (keyboards) maintain an active touring schedule that regularly includes sold-out performances around the world.]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1627.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1645 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1645 Fri, Aug 28 at San Jose Civic Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST The Pedal To The Metal Tour 2009 The Pedal To The Metal Tour 2009 Fri, Aug 28 06:00 PM Sat, Jun 13 10:00 AM San Jose Civic THE PEDAL TO THE METAL TOUR 2009, featuring MUDVAYNE and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, will make its way to the San Jose Civic Auditorium on Friday, August 28 at 6 PM. Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 13 at 10 AM. Pre-sale tickets are available to all of the bands' fan club members beginning Wednesday, June 10, at 12pm local time at www.pedaltothemetaltour.com (website will go live June 10).

"The tour started as a summer tour with us and Black Label Society, but as we started fleshing out ideas, it transformed into this really cool concept," says Mudvayne frontman Chad Gray. The final result is the inaugural run of THE PEDAL TO THE METAL TOUR, a road ready and battle-proven assemblage of hard rock and heavy metal bands guaranteed to raise temperatures and melt asphalt over the summer months. "We're really excited, because this package is a merging of great bands, good people and fucking amazing fans. It'll be great to bring them all together."

"I was looking forward to a full throttle assault with just Mudvayne this summer, but when Chad said 'Let's do more,' I was all-in." declares Zakk Wylde, the iconic and self professed General Patton of Black Label Society. Adding, "On behalf of JD, Craig, Nick, the Doom Crew Inc. and myself, we can't wait to see our Black Label family and the entire Black Label nation once again, rollin' through hell and destroying everything in our path! Fire up the barbecues, fire up the tunes, and get ready for the rest of your Pedal To The Metal family to fire it up and let the engines roll... Game m-f-'n on!"

Says Static-X frontman Wayne Static of the tour: "I'm very picky about who we tour with. I think Static-X slaughter most bands live, and I pride myself in our show I refuse to open for a band that I don't think is worthy, so that says a lot about Mudvayne, Zakk Wylde, and this entire package."

THE PEDAL TO THE METAL TOUR will travel more than 12,000 miles of highway across America this summer, stopping in nearly three dozen cities over seven weeks.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
MUDVAYNE
Mudvayne are one of the most creative and distinctive bands in the aggressive music world, and one of the only acts in heavy music to hold the distinction of seeing every one of their five studio albums attain at least gold certification by the RIAA. Not bad for a band that never cared about following trends or playing to the masses. Latest release The New Game was released in November '08, and is a lesson in controlled chaos that tempers hard rock, heavy metal, prog rock and sadistic splatters of pop into an onslaught of metallic highs and emotional lows. Mudvayne have sold more than five million units worldwide, and performed for more than one million fans on every continent. They were nominated for "Best Metal Performance" at the 2005 Grammys, and also shared headlining status on that year's Ozzfest, performing immediately before Iron Maiden. The Pedal To The Metal Tour marks the next step in Mudvayne's live evolution.

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
In the two decades since Ozzy Osbourne hired him away from his job at a New Jersey gas station to become his new guitarist, Zakk Wylde has established himself as a guitar icon known and revered the world over. He spawned his now legendary Black Label Society in 1994, and in the fifteen years since has turned the outfit into a heavy metal institution true to his vision of uncompromising, unfiltered and unrestrained rock and roll. Inspired by guitarists including Frank Marino, Robin Trower and Al DiMeola, as well as the vocal stylings of Elton John, Gregg Allman and late Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman Ronnie VanZant, Wylde has won every guitar award imaginable and is a major influence to the new wave of heavy metal guitarists. Wherever Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society travels, one thing is for certain: brewtality is sure to follow.

STATIC-X
Since the release of their Wisconsin Death Trip debut a decade ago, Static-X have sold more than three million records worldwide. Their latest opus, Cult of Static, was released in March and debuted in the Billboard Top 20, marking their most impressive first-week showing since 2001. Known for their high intensity fusion of metal mayhem and industrial fervor, Static-X have one of the most allegiant fan bases in heavy music. "I jokingly call it a cult, but our fans have that kind of loyalty," says frontman Wayne Static. "We're one of the biggest underground bands ever."

SUICIDE SILENCE
The winners of the Best New Talent award at the Revolver Golden God Awards in April, Suicide Silence have emerged at the forefront of the new wave of American heavy metal, and have sold more than 70,000 copies of their 2008 debut, The Cleansing. Hailed as one of the "100 bands you need to know about" by Alternative Press, their sophomore release No Time To Bleed will hit stores June 29, just in time for Pedal To The Metal 2009.

DOPE
Dope aren't the heaviest band on this summer's Pedal To The Metal tour, but they can stake a claim at being the most brutal: Their track "Die Mother Fucker Die" was on a short list of songs used by the United States government to aid in the interrogation of enemy combatants in the war against Iraq. They've sold more than one million albums in their decade-plus career, their latest release being last year's No Regrets.

BURY YOUR DEAD
Written and recorded in the wake of an accident last September that flipped and rolled the Bury Your Dead tour van, there was no shortage of inspiration for the bone-crunching and chest-pounding canons that mark new release It's Nothing Personal. Armed with grinding music, spitfire lyrics and melodic interludes, the album packs everything fans have come to expect from the New England metal-core veterans and, as always, a little bit more...

HELLZAPOPPIN
Hellzapoppin bill themselves as "The Greatest Show In Hell," delivering a burlesque and macabre flavored take on Barnum's more family-friendly sideshow attractions. Featuring a penguin boy, fire eating, sword swallowing and a self-professed torture king amongst their off-center oddities, the Hellzapoppin sideshow review promises to keep fans eerily entertained and darkly amused between sets on the Pedal To The Metal Tour 2009.]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1645.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1567 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1567 Sat, Aug 29 at The Greek Theatre Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Progressive Nation 2009: Dream Theater Progressive Nation 2009: Dream Theater Sat, Aug 29 05:30 PM Sat, May 2 10:00 AM The Greek Theatre Dream Theater are set to embark on their North American leg of the 2009 "Progressive Nation" tour with Zappa Plays Zappa, Big Elf and Scale the Summit supporting. The tour will make its Los Angeles stop at the Greek Theatre on Saturday, August 29 at 5:30 PM.

Dream Theater have announced Black Clouds and Silver Linings as the title of their tenth studio album. The band commenced work on the album - their second for Roadrunner Records, following up 2007's Systematic Chaos - in October of last year. Roadrunner will release the record on June 23. Drummer Mike Portnoy and guitarist John Petrucci are once again at the helm as producers, while Paul Northfield mixed the record. "Rite of Passage" is the first single.

A grassroots phenomenon for over two decades, Dream Theater continues to record studio albums acclaimed for award-winning musicianship as well as artistic vision. To meet the demands of a demanding global fan base, the band consisting of James LaBrie (vocals), John Myung (bass), John Petrucci (guitars), Mike Portnoy (drums) and Jordan Rudess (keyboards) maintain an active touring schedule that regularly includes sold-out performances around the world.]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1567.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1615 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1615 Sun, Aug 30 at Santa Barbara Bowl Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST Katy Perry Katy Perry Sun, Aug 30 07:00 PM Fri, Jan 30 04:00 PM Santa Barbara Bowl
All tickets for the May 9th concert will be honored for this new performance date.

The decision to reschedule came after evaluating the current conditions and not wanting to impact fire resources as well as the air quality warning that is currently in place. The City of Santa Barbara asked for the focus to be on containment of the fire and the safety of the citizens of Santa Barbara.

Katy Perry stated, "What's most important right now is fighting the fires that threaten my hometown and saving Santa Barbara. Naturally, I am very upset, but I understand the circumstances and am counting down the days when we can all be back at the Bowl to celebrate Santa Barbara and experience The Hello Katy Tour Grand Finale! My prayers are with you Santa Barbara."]]> http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/data/shows/1615.jpg http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1583 yourcontact@nederlanderconcerts.com http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/events/event_info.asp?ID=1583 Tue, Sep 1 at The Greek Theatre Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:45:14 PST John Legend John Legend Tue, Sep 1 07:30 PM Sat, May 30 10:00 AM The Greek Theatre John Legend will bring his show to the Greek Theatre on Tuesday, September 1 and Wednesday, September 2 in support of his chart-topping album EVOLVER. India.Arie and Vaughn Anthony will be supporting.  Known for connecting with fans during his dynamic live shows, Legend's concert will feature many of his biggest singles from EVOLVER's "Green Light" and "Everybody Knows" to the classic songs from his previous albums - all backed by an extraordinary 11 piece band.

The summer tour comes after EVOLVER debuted in the #4 slot on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart late last year. A crossover sensation, EVOLVER has already reached the #1 position on America's RandB Album chart, #1 on the Album Retailer chart and #1 on the Digital Albums chart. The first single "Green Light" was a Top 10 hit on the Rhythmic Top 40 radio chart, while also reaching the Top 5 at Urban Mainstream Radio.  One of the top releases of 2008, EVOLVER is John Legend's first full-length studio album in two years.  Guests on EVOLVER include Estelle, OutKast's Andre 3000, RandB/pop superstar Brandy and John's longtime collaborator Kanye West.

Songs on EVOLVER include the hit singles "Green Light" (featuring Andre 3000) and "Everybody Knows," as well as "It's Over" (featuring Kanye West), "No Other Love" (featuring Estelle), "Satisfaction," "This Time," "Cross The Line," "I Love, You Love," "Good Morning," "If You're Out There," and "Quickly" (featuring Brandy).

Special guest, Grammy winning singer/songwriter India Arie will open select shows on the tour. Her recent album Testimony: Vol. 2, Love and Politics, recently debuted at #3 on the Billboard charts. John Legend will team up with non-profit, REVERB, to help "green" this tour. Their environmental efforts will include coordination with venues and local caterers to ensure and facilitate the use of green products and practice, along with neutralizing CO2 emissions from venue energy use, hotels, flights, and touring vehicles. The tour's "carbon footprint" was calculated by REVERB and neutralized by financially supporting the construction of new renewable energy projects such as wind farms. As well, eco-friendly merchandise options will be available for fans and the John Legend On-line Ridesharing Service will encourage and assist carpooling to shows. A John Legend Greening Website will include tips and calls to action for fans with prize incentives.

About John Legend
Released in late December 2004, John Legend's debut album, Get Lifted, peaked at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart and became America's #1 Top RandB/Hip-Hop album in January 2005. A critical and commercial triumph, Get Lifted earned John an astounding eight Grammy nominations -- he won Best New Artist, Best Male RandB Vocal Performance ("Ordinary People") and Best RandB album -- while selling more than three million copies worldwide.

John's second collection, Once Again, entered the Bill