Following their departure from Columbia Records in 2004, California native band Cake will head on a short six date headlining tour this fall.  Stops will include; Toronto, Hamilton, Montreal in Canada and then Rochester, Albany and Sayreville in the United States.

According to the Groups Myspace page they are planning the relaease of a new studio album later this year along with a long-awaited live album. 

Cake which became popular in the 1990’s have had several popular radio hit includng “The Distance”, “Rock and Roll Lifestyle” and “No Phone”.

Buy Cake Tickets when they go on sale.  

September 2008
25 - Toronto, Ontario - Sound Academy
26 - Hamilton, Ontario - Hamilton Convention Centre
27 - Montreal, Quebec - Metropolis
28 - Rochester, NY - The Armory
30 - Albany, NY - The Palace

October 2008
1 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom

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After recently making the switch from pop to country, Jessica Simpson will go on tour to support the upcoming September 9 release of her album, “Do You Know”.  Simpson is not only showing her talents as a singer on this album but she also wrote all but three tracks including a song that is currently in the Billboard top 25, “Come On Over”.

Simpson is embrasing the change to country music.  In a recent press release she states, “Every single song is a piece of my heart … who I am.”  She also says, “I’m not what everybody thinks that I am. Believe it or not, I’m a simple country girl. I might buy expensive shoes, but, I’m definitely a simple country girl and this album will hopefully give people a sense of who Jessica is again.”

One of the three songs not written by Simpson is, “Do You Know”.  Dolly Parton give a helping hand in this one including not only writing it but also helping in the vocals. 

Interested in seeing Jessica Simpson?  Buy your Jessica Simpson tickets here.

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On July 8 Beck released its 8th studio album, Modern Guilt, and will now head on the road to promote it.  The Group has 16 dates scheduled, starting in Reno, NV on August 21 and ending in Chicago, IL on October 3.  This album is quite rare for the modern era because it only contains 34 minutes of music, whereas most albums in the last 10-15 years include close to 90 minutes.

Order your Beck Tickets here including the sold out October 3rd show at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago.

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No dates have yet to be announced but according to Billboard, Flletwood Mac will be hitting the road early in 2009.  Guitarist Lindsay Buckingham has a solo album being released on September 16 just after he is to begin his own tour in Saratoga, CA.  This will be Fleetwood Macs first road trip since they were promoting the album, “Say You Will” back in 2003 and 2004.

There have been on again, off again rumors that Sheryl Crow will be joing the tour.  Crow came out a few months ago saying this but lately Billboard has nixed the rumor.  Crow would be an excellent complement to Stevie Nicks now that fellow vocalist, Christine McVie, is no longer with the band.

Stay tunes to find out when Fleetwood Mac Tickets will gone on sale later this year.

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Having just spent the last 20 months on a 49 stop world tour George Michael is about ready to make his first appearance in the US in 17 years.  On June 17 he is set to launch a 7 week North American tour, but this will be his final. 

While being intereviewed by the BBC Michael had this to say, “Mainly the reason is because I’m 45 and I think pop music should be about youth culture. It shouldn’t be an endurance test.”

Michael is one of the many great 1980’s music acts to be retuning to the stage lately.  All within the last couple of years we have seen Neil Diamond, The Police, Van Halen and Genesis.

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This week Bob Dylan announced that he will set out and play at 18 different amphitheaters, festivals, casinos and theaters in the United States this summer.  He will begin the his set on August 9 in Pittsburgh and finish on September 7 in Santa Barbara.

He is currently tour in Eurpoe and that will wind down on July 9.  On April 7 Dylan was present with a Pulitzer Prize Special Citation for “profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power.”  He is the first rock artist ever to receive the award.

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Just weeks after Ashlee Simpson tied the knot with Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz and she announces that she is expecting her first child, Ashlee Simpson has cancelled her 12 date summer tour.  No official reason was given to the cancellation but Ashlee did post the following on her website.

“I’m really sorry to announce that I’m going to postpone my tour this summer.  My team gave me a few reasons I could use:
1. jury duty (but you can get out of jury duty once)
2. creative differences (but I’m a solo artist so that didn’t make sense)
3. not in the mood/have a headache (wait, that was an excuse for Pete! and it didn’t work. See next reason)
4. the baby

…and that’s where I drew the line.

The truth is I want to put on an amazing show for you the next time I come to your town. I promise I will be back, better than ever and ready to rock out. Until then.
Love,
Ashlee”

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Just days before Dave Matthews Band is to set out on it’s extensive annual North American tour it has lost its Keyboardist.  Butch Taylor, who has been with the band since the 2001 tour, decided to leave the band very unexpectedly.

The bands website reported this announcement but didn’t give many details.  “We are saddened by this sudden news, but he has our full support.”

Before Dave Matthews Band was created Taylor played with the bands drummer, Carter Beauford and Dave Matthews Band guest guitarist Tim Reynolds.

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As earlier reported the New Kids On The Block are slated to begin their first tour in more than 14 years this September.  Well ticket sales have been hot and they have added more shows.  They have added a second show in Boston, which is the home of the group members.  They have also added second shows in Toronto at Air Canada Center. 

In addition to sold out events in Boston and Toronto they have also sold out shows inAtlantic City at Borgata Events Center, in Chicago at the Allstate Arena, and in Uncasville, CT at Mohegan Sun Arena.

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Janet Jackson has announced that she will once again tour after a 7 year absence from the stage.  Jackson usually is one of the biggest sellers of tickets when she does tour.  There has been no mention on either her website or on her promoter Live Nation’s website about exact dates.

Jackson has confirmed that her tour will start in Vancouver on September 10.  Tickets will go on sale June 7.  Stay tuned for all the cities and dates she will be playing as they are released.

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