by Laura Zarro, Royal Oak Music Theatre Examiner
The Royal Oak Music Theatre is giving you a chance to win tickets and a meet and greet with Umphrey’s McGee on March 12. Go to our myspace page and click on our blog to find out how you can win.
Umphrey's McGee’s brings the progressive instrumental chops of Zappa and the stylistic savvy of Steely Dan to every live show. Though the band's approach to their live performances have much in common with Phish and the Grateful Dead (ever-changing set lists, constant improvisation, two sets per night, open-taping policy), they are also influenced musically by progressive rock bands such as King Crimson, Yes, Pink Floyd, Dream Theater, and Genesis, as well as heavy metal bands such as Iron Maiden. The band identifies The Police, The Beatles, and Led Zeppelin as primary influences. Umphrey’s McGee has been known to shuttle between styles with precision, from straight-up pop and rock to jazz, progressive-metal, and classical. If you can name it, chances are Umphrey’s can play it. It is innovative without being indulgent, exhilarating without losing control. As David Fricke notes in his four-star review of their album "Live at the Murat" in Rolling Stone, Umphrey’s McGee “always have destination on their minds, even when they fly free.”
For more information on Umphrey’s McGee, visit their website.
Umphrey's McGee will arrive at The Royal Oak Music Theatre on March 12th, 2009. Tickets are on sale now! Tickets are $22 and can be purchased at the Royal Oak Music Theatre Box Office, all Tickets.com outlets, tickets.com, ROMTLIVE.com or charge by phone at 800.919.6272.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
2009 Mavericks Surf Contest: Watch LIVE at AT&T Park
Don’t miss Mavericks - The World’s Most Dangerous Wave – as it meets Baseball’s Perfect Address - AT&T Park
The 2008/2009 Mavericks Surf Contest® is once again presented LIVE at AT&T Park on the HD big screen.
Called on just 24 hours notice, 24 of the world’s best big wave surfers will descend upon Half Moon Bay to challenge the wave, Mother Nature, and themselves.
For the second year in a row, the Mavericks Surf Contest® will be viewable at AT&T Park LIVE via satellite. Last year over 1000 people spent the day at AT&T Park watching the 7-8 hour satellite feed on plasma screens throughout the park, as well as on the HD big screen scoreboard. Tickets include in and out privileges (in case you have to go back to work), but more importantly, a percentage of ticket sales will go to help protect the natural environment in Half Moon Bay.
The Contest date is determined on 24 hours’ notice upon Mother Nature’s production of a Contest-worthy winter swell - sometime during the as yet TBD Waiting Period between December ’08 and March ‘09. Festivities at AT&T Park begin promptly at 8:00 am on Contest Day.
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The 2008/2009 Mavericks Surf Contest® is once again presented LIVE at AT&T Park on the HD big screen.
Called on just 24 hours notice, 24 of the world’s best big wave surfers will descend upon Half Moon Bay to challenge the wave, Mother Nature, and themselves.
For the second year in a row, the Mavericks Surf Contest® will be viewable at AT&T Park LIVE via satellite. Last year over 1000 people spent the day at AT&T Park watching the 7-8 hour satellite feed on plasma screens throughout the park, as well as on the HD big screen scoreboard. Tickets include in and out privileges (in case you have to go back to work), but more importantly, a percentage of ticket sales will go to help protect the natural environment in Half Moon Bay.
The Contest date is determined on 24 hours’ notice upon Mother Nature’s production of a Contest-worthy winter swell - sometime during the as yet TBD Waiting Period between December ’08 and March ‘09. Festivities at AT&T Park begin promptly at 8:00 am on Contest Day.
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Wolf Pack Pep Rally Scheduled for This Sunday in Sparks
From the University of Nevada:
Wolf Pack head basketball coaches Mark Fox and Jane Albright as well as Nevada's cheerleaders, dance team, mascot Alphie and pep band will be on hand for a Western Athletic Conference Tournament pep rally Sunday, March 1 at 11 a.m. in front of Best Buy at the Legends at Sparks Marina.
The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority and the University of Nevada will host the pep rally, which is being sponsored by Best Buy and Scheel's.
Entertainment will include Wolf Pack tattoos for kids, music from the Wolf Pack Pep Band, cheers from the Wolf Pack cheerleaders and the University of Nevada dance team and pep talks from Coach Fox and Coach Albright.
The pep rally also gives fans their first opportunity to purchase single-game tickets and secure the best remaining seats for the WAC Tournament. Fans in attendance at the pep rally can purchase tickets on Sunday at a ticket station at Scheel's that day or receive a priority code to purchase single-session tickets early at www.tickets.com.
Single-session tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, March 2 at the Lawlor Events Center ticket office or online at www.tickets.com.
The WAC Tournament is set for March 10-14 at Nevada's Lawlor Events Center. The winners of the men's and women's tournament earn the WAC's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Wolf Pack head basketball coaches Mark Fox and Jane Albright as well as Nevada's cheerleaders, dance team, mascot Alphie and pep band will be on hand for a Western Athletic Conference Tournament pep rally Sunday, March 1 at 11 a.m. in front of Best Buy at the Legends at Sparks Marina.
The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority and the University of Nevada will host the pep rally, which is being sponsored by Best Buy and Scheel's.
Entertainment will include Wolf Pack tattoos for kids, music from the Wolf Pack Pep Band, cheers from the Wolf Pack cheerleaders and the University of Nevada dance team and pep talks from Coach Fox and Coach Albright.
The pep rally also gives fans their first opportunity to purchase single-game tickets and secure the best remaining seats for the WAC Tournament. Fans in attendance at the pep rally can purchase tickets on Sunday at a ticket station at Scheel's that day or receive a priority code to purchase single-session tickets early at www.tickets.com.
Single-session tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, March 2 at the Lawlor Events Center ticket office or online at www.tickets.com.
The WAC Tournament is set for March 10-14 at Nevada's Lawlor Events Center. The winners of the men's and women's tournament earn the WAC's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
REO Speedwagon, Styx and 38 Special Team Up for Vh1 Tour
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(Vh1) VH1 Classic and Rock Band are proud to bring the Can't Stop Rockin' 2009 Tour to America, featuring REO Speedwagon, Styx and 38 Special, three of the hardest working bands in rock n roll.
Can't Stop Rockin' kicks off on May 13th in Albuquerque, New Mexico and will feature hit-packed sets spanning the course of these three unparalleled rock legacies. The tour is geared to give the ultimate classic rock experience at a fan friendly ticket price. Confirmed tour dates are listed below, with additional concerts to be announced shortly.
To celebrate their upcoming trek together, Styx and REO Speedwagon teamed up to record a new single, "Can't Stop Rockin'," co-written by REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin and Styx's Tommy Shaw. "Can't Stop Rockin'" makes its radio debut in March and will be available for download.
"Both bands have always tried to keep our ticket prices low so that none of our fans get left out. It's our own personal Rock 'n' Roll Stimulus package," says Tommy Shaw. ""It's been nine years since the Arch Allies tour and it just seemed like the right time to team up with our friends in REO and hit the road again."
Kevin Cronin adds, "The world is going through a weird phase, and everybody needs music now more than ever. We all need to join our friends, pool our resources, combine our energies, because there is power in people coming together. That spirit has brought REO and Styx together to write, record and tour together, and celebrate it all with the greatest fans in America."
Tickets for the May 23rd Kelseyville concert go on sale Sunday, March 1 at 10 A.M. by calling 800-660-LAKE or via www.tickets.com.
(Vh1) VH1 Classic and Rock Band are proud to bring the Can't Stop Rockin' 2009 Tour to America, featuring REO Speedwagon, Styx and 38 Special, three of the hardest working bands in rock n roll.
Can't Stop Rockin' kicks off on May 13th in Albuquerque, New Mexico and will feature hit-packed sets spanning the course of these three unparalleled rock legacies. The tour is geared to give the ultimate classic rock experience at a fan friendly ticket price. Confirmed tour dates are listed below, with additional concerts to be announced shortly.
To celebrate their upcoming trek together, Styx and REO Speedwagon teamed up to record a new single, "Can't Stop Rockin'," co-written by REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin and Styx's Tommy Shaw. "Can't Stop Rockin'" makes its radio debut in March and will be available for download.
"Both bands have always tried to keep our ticket prices low so that none of our fans get left out. It's our own personal Rock 'n' Roll Stimulus package," says Tommy Shaw. ""It's been nine years since the Arch Allies tour and it just seemed like the right time to team up with our friends in REO and hit the road again."
Kevin Cronin adds, "The world is going through a weird phase, and everybody needs music now more than ever. We all need to join our friends, pool our resources, combine our energies, because there is power in people coming together. That spirit has brought REO and Styx together to write, record and tour together, and celebrate it all with the greatest fans in America."
Tickets for the May 23rd Kelseyville concert go on sale Sunday, March 1 at 10 A.M. by calling 800-660-LAKE or via www.tickets.com.
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Thursday, February 26, 2009
Dan Zanes Plays For Montclair Community Pre-K
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Montclair Community Pre-K is hoping for a huge turnout to support a big fundraiser. Dan Zanes and Friends are coming to Montclair to play "A Benefit for The Montclair Community Pre-K" on Sunday, March 1st at 3 p.m. at The Wellmont Theatre. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased for $25 each at tickets.com or 877-WELLMNT (935-5668.) For further information contact WellmontTheatre.com or BoweryPresents.com. For information regarding the MCPK or to make a donation, contact 973-509-4500.
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Montclair Community Pre-K is hoping for a huge turnout to support a big fundraiser. Dan Zanes and Friends are coming to Montclair to play "A Benefit for The Montclair Community Pre-K" on Sunday, March 1st at 3 p.m. at The Wellmont Theatre. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased for $25 each at tickets.com or 877-WELLMNT (935-5668.) For further information contact WellmontTheatre.com or BoweryPresents.com. For information regarding the MCPK or to make a donation, contact 973-509-4500.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Elton John, Billy Joel to play inaugural concert at Nationals Park
John, Joel to play Nationals Park
Pop legends will perform at ballpark's inaugural concert
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
VIERA, Fla. -- Elton John and Billy Joel, two of the most popular performers in pop history, are returning to Washington, D.C.
In what will be the first concert in Nationals Park history, the dynamic piano-playing duo will perform on July 11 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Tickets will go on sale on Saturday at 10 a.m., exclusively through Tickets.com.
As the inaugural concert at Nationals Park, John and Joel will open the concert together with a series of duets, playing twin pianos and trading vocals. Each artist will then perform a set with his own band. The grand finale reunites the two at center stage with their supporting musicians for a closing encore.
The two superstars are excited about the joint performance.
"I love touring with Billy," John said. "I have the greatest respect for him, and we're such good friends."
Joel is looking forward to the competition.
"The great thing about performing with Elton is that he is such a good piano player and that makes me have to dig deep to keep up with him," Joel said. "Not to mention I've got the best seat in the house -- only one piano away from Elton John!"
John and Joel launched their first tour in Philadelphia at the former Veterans Stadium with three sold-out shows in July 1994. Their first venture to Washington came in 2002, when John and Joel performed during three sold-out engagements at the former MCI Center.
John and Joel returned to the District as a part of the 2004 Kennedy Center Honors ceremony. After John received an award for "exemplary lifetime achievements in the performing arts," Joel took to the stage to perform a rendition of John's classic "Benny and the Jets." The ceremony was filmed and broadcast to television audiences nationwide.
"The Nationals are thrilled to host the 'Face to Face' tour with Elton John and Billy Joel for the first-ever concert at Nationals Park," said Nationals president Stan Kasten. "Elton and Billy are beloved throughout Washington, D.C., and have a rich history performing in our city. Undoubtedly, this will be an remarkable inaugural evening of music out under the stars, showcasing the ballpark's capabilities as a premier summer concert venue."
Bill Ladson is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
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Pop legends will perform at ballpark's inaugural concert
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
VIERA, Fla. -- Elton John and Billy Joel, two of the most popular performers in pop history, are returning to Washington, D.C.
In what will be the first concert in Nationals Park history, the dynamic piano-playing duo will perform on July 11 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Tickets will go on sale on Saturday at 10 a.m., exclusively through Tickets.com.
As the inaugural concert at Nationals Park, John and Joel will open the concert together with a series of duets, playing twin pianos and trading vocals. Each artist will then perform a set with his own band. The grand finale reunites the two at center stage with their supporting musicians for a closing encore.
The two superstars are excited about the joint performance.
"I love touring with Billy," John said. "I have the greatest respect for him, and we're such good friends."
Joel is looking forward to the competition.
"The great thing about performing with Elton is that he is such a good piano player and that makes me have to dig deep to keep up with him," Joel said. "Not to mention I've got the best seat in the house -- only one piano away from Elton John!"
John and Joel launched their first tour in Philadelphia at the former Veterans Stadium with three sold-out shows in July 1994. Their first venture to Washington came in 2002, when John and Joel performed during three sold-out engagements at the former MCI Center.
John and Joel returned to the District as a part of the 2004 Kennedy Center Honors ceremony. After John received an award for "exemplary lifetime achievements in the performing arts," Joel took to the stage to perform a rendition of John's classic "Benny and the Jets." The ceremony was filmed and broadcast to television audiences nationwide.
"The Nationals are thrilled to host the 'Face to Face' tour with Elton John and Billy Joel for the first-ever concert at Nationals Park," said Nationals president Stan Kasten. "Elton and Billy are beloved throughout Washington, D.C., and have a rich history performing in our city. Undoubtedly, this will be an remarkable inaugural evening of music out under the stars, showcasing the ballpark's capabilities as a premier summer concert venue."
Bill Ladson is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
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