Just weeks ago Rascal Flatts wrapped up the 2008 slate of their “Bob Your Head” tour and they have announced tour dates for a 2009 second leg.  The group will reconvene on January 17 in Kansas City, MO and run through March 14 in Irvine, CA.  As of today a total of 20 dates have been scheduled, but it is expected that another 5 will be added.

Rascal Flatts is supporting their most recent album release, double platinum selling “Still Feels Good,” which was released in September 2007.  The group, who is one of the most traveled group in country music has played over 70 shows in 2008.  

In a recent statement, Rascal Flatts announced that Jessica Simpson will be the opening act for the 2009 leg of the tour.  Simpson who has been known as more of a pop singing has recently made the switch to county and released her first country album this fall titled, “Do You Know.”  The album quickly gained popularity and reached #1 on the country chart and #4 on the Billboard Top 200.

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To promote the upcoming album titled, “Evil Urges,” My Morning Jacket will set out on a tour in the US, New Zealand, Australia, and Japan.  Stops in the US are limited with shows at the Chicago Theater in Chicago, IL and Madison Square Garden in New York City on New Years Eve.  

The upcoming album will be the groups 5th studio album and the first since the 2005 release of “Z.”  

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12/27/2008 - Chicago, IL           Chicago Theatre
12/28/2008 - Chicago, IL           Chicago Theatre
12/31/2008 - New York, NY      Madison Square Garden Arena
01/16/2009 - Auckland, NZL     Mt Smart Stadium
01/18/2009 - Gold Coast, AUS  Parklands
01/21/2009 - Boondall, AUS      Brisbane Entertainment Centre
01/22/2009 - Sydney, AUS        Metro Theatre
01/23/2009 - Sydney, AUS        Olympic Park Showgrounds
01/24/2009 - Haymarket, AUS  Sydney Ent’ment Centre
01/26/2009 - Melbourne, AUS  Flemington Racecourse
01/27/2009 - Melbourne, AUS  Billboard The Venue
01/28/2009 - Melbourne, AUS  Sidney Myer Music Bowl
01/30/2009 - Adelaide, AUS     RA&HS Showgrounds
02/01/2009 - Perth, AUS          Claret Showgrounds
02/04/2009 - Tokyo, JPN         Duo Music Exchange
02/05/2009 - Tokyo, JPN         Duo Music Exchange
02/06/2009 - Osaka, JPN         Club Quattro

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2008 has been a year that Katy Perry Will never forget.  She has made a name for herself all across the world with hit songs, “I kissed A Girl,” and “Hot N Cold.”  Now she is planning to head on tour in 2009.  The tour will cover not only North America but also parts of Europe.

She has a few shows set up for this December but the tour itself is scheduled to begin on January 23 in Seattle, WA.  She will cover the US before heading to Europe for a 10 city showing and then will wrap things up with my US shows ending on April 28 in St Petersburg, FL.

Perry became an instant sensation earlier in 2008 with hit single, “I Kissed a Girl.”  The single topped 18 different music charts across the world.  These included the Billboard Top 100 and the Pop 100 lists.  

In September the second single off the certified gold album, “One of the Boys,” was released and titled, “Hot N Cold.”  This the two months since it release it has already broken into the top 5 of both the Top 100 and Pop 100 charts.

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One of our generations most prolific comedians, Robin Williams, is currently making sold out crowds laugh harder than ever.  Because of all the success on his current Weapons of Self-Destruction tour he has decided to add on 20 more dates in 2009.

The additional dates will begin on February 11 in Santa Barbara, CA and extend until March 18 in East Lansing, MI.   This Weapons of Self-Destruction tour is Williams first comedy tour in six years.  

In a earlier statement williams said, ”It’s an election year, which is basically Christmas for stand-up comics, I figured I should get my ass on the road while the Shrub is still in office. A lot has happened in the world and in my life since I last did this six years ago, and there’s no better thrill and no better therapy than getting on that high-wire in front of a live audience.”

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As they get ready to release the anticipated 5th studio album ”Folie a Deux,” Fall Out Boy is playing a few small club shows.  Currently the only two announced with in Boston and Philadelphia but there are a few more on a tentative schedule.

The band publicly said that this will not be a tour and they will be playing in areas that they have not been in awhile.  Other than a few tickets available to fan club members tickets for each of the shows will only be available on the day of each show.

Along with the limited club events Fall Out Boy will also be playing a few radio sponsored event in December.  One of them is a sold out show in Denver, CO at Ogden Theatre.

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The year The Killers have been playing random events through the US, but they have announced they will once again play a set tour early in 2009.  They will play 14 shows in the US and Canada starting on January 17 in Denver, CO and ending in Grand Prairie, TX on February 4.  More shows might be added as we get closer.

The Killers who have mostly played in smaller venues in the past played a show in New York Cities Hammerstein Ballroom on October 24th that quickly sold out.  This has shown that the attraction power of the band is growing and so is the type of venue that they are going to play at.  On January 25 they will be playing at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

The upcoming tour will be in support of the November 22 release of their third studio album titled, “Day & Age.”  The last album which was released in 2006 is certified platinum and reached as high as #2 on the Billboard top 200 chart.

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A few months ago we reported about rumors that Led Zeppelin was in the works to go on tour in 2009.  That was denied by lead singer Robert Plant.  Now Bassist John Paul Jones has publicly stated that a tour is in the works for next year.  The Musician made his announcement at a UK guitar expo.

“As you probably know, Jimmy, Jason and I are actually rehearsing, and we’ve had the odd singer come in and have a bash,” Jones said.  Rumors in UK tabloids say that these singers are to replace Plant if he turns down another tour.

Replacing lead singers is something that is very common on bands who continue to tour many years later.  Journey, who recently has began tour again replaced, Steve Perry when he left the band due to health problems.  The rock band, Yes, has announced a tour that will exclude Jon Anderson.

The Los Angeles Times reported that if the tour goes on with out Plant they should look into creating a new sound with a different name.  They state this because there is a chance they will look like a cover band without the presence of Plant. 

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Two of the greatest music names, Billy Joel and Elton John have announced that they will once again team up for a duo tour.  The two stars will be touring together for the 5th time.  Both of them will play their own music and then also team up for duet songs.  The last time the two toured together was in 2002.

There has been no set date for the tour to take place but both have publicly announced it is going to happen.  Joel made the announcement at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York on Tuesday during a benefit concert he was at.  John made an acknowledgement during in interview with GQ magazine.

Stay tuned for more information about tour dates. 

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James Blunt has announced that he will be bringing his light pop-rock sound to North America as he will tour Canada this November and December.

Blunt will begin his Lost Souls tour with a show in Vancouver, BC on November 17 and will continue will 11 more shows ending on December 3 in St. Jons, NB.  Blunt will be playing at mainly large market venues including Toronto’s Air Canada Centre and Pentgrowth Saddledome in Calgary.

This tour is in support of last years album “All Lost Souls.”  That album reached #7 on the Billboard top 200 while topping 18 different charts throughout the world.  Blunt made a name for himself in 2005-2006 with his chart topping single, “You’re Beautiful.”  The single was atop the Billboard Hot 100, Pop 100, Hot Digital Songs and Adult Contemporary charts in 2006.

Earlier this year Blunt toured in the US with Sheryl Crow, but those shows were mainly at small theaters and performance halls

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Art Garfunkel who many people know from the music group, Simon and Garfunkel, has announce he is planning a 2009 solo tour.  Garfunkel will begin his North American tour on January 9 in Torrance, CA.  He will play a few shows each month before ending up in Indianapolis, IN on April 18.

Garfunkel began this past year virtually the same way by touring from January until April before heading on a 12 show stint in Europe earlier this month.

In a recent statement on his website Garfunkel says, “In this nervous world I want to soothe.  It’s a great time for moderation, for thoughtfulness, for dialogue, for the great Exhale, for humor. A great time for a sweet sound, a visceral, charming, prayerful sound.”

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