►Warp Tour
takes off this summer. Make sure you check out the dates
and which bands are playing!
► Music legend Paul
McCartney will be playing four shows this summer
in New York and Washington, D.C. The former Beatle was
originally only scheduled to play at Citi Field on July
17 and 18, but due to overwhelming demand (tickets sold
out in just five minutes!), a third show was added for
July 21. Additionally, McCartney will head to the FedExField
on August 1 for another show. Better get your tickets
soon - it's sure to sell out fast!
► Crüe Fest 2 has announced a partnership
with Monster Energy to add an additional stage
at this year’s festival. The new Monster Energy Stage
doubles the entertainment value at Crüe Fest 2
with five extra bands showcasing the next generation
of rock, including one local band in each tour market.
The performances on the Monster Energy Stage will be
staggered between main stage acts creating a non-stop
music event and adding to the overall festival atmosphere.
With no change in ticket prices, rock fans will be given
the opportunity to see ten great rock bands for the
price of one.
A local band will be chosen by the presenting radio
station in each market contributing to the legacy of
rock bands on the tour. The chosen band will open the
Monster Energy Stage for a dedicated and Crüe Fest
2 sized crowd.
"It's always been in our hearts to turn our fans
onto new rock music. A 2nd stage seems to be just what
the doctor ordered for Crüe Fest 2 and gives loyal
Crüe and rock fans more for their hard earned
money. See ya there," said Mötley Crüe's
Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, Vince Neil and Tommy Lee.
Monster Energy has dedicated its brand to live music
over the years as part of major National and International
festivals, specialty concert tours and substantial one-offs,
in both core sponsor and associate sponsor categories
utilizing on-site activation through multiple avenues.
The partnership with Crüe Fest 2 marks the first
time Monster Energy will have a mobile stage dedicated
entirely to their brand.
“Mötley Crüe is such an iconic band with
the most loyal fans in the world. In a time where it
seems everything is being cut back, Mötley Crüe
is giving more to its fans and at the same time giving
up and coming bands exposure. Monster Energy is proud
to be a part of the havoc that will be wreaked across
the nation this summer,” says Brent Hamilton of Monster
Energy.
The main stage at the Live Nation produced Crüe
Fest 2 stars Mötley Crüe and features Godsmack,
Theory of a Deadman, Drowning Pool and introduces Charm
City Devils. The sequel to last summer’s most successful
touring festival begins its North American trek in Camden,
NJ on July 19th and comes to an end on September 5th
in Darien Lake, NY.
For more information on Crüe Fest 2, please
visit: www.cruefest2.com.
► Legendary band KISS
made headlines last month when they announced their
U.S. and Canadian tour will be the world's first to
put fans in charge of where a tour is routed. Now, KISS
is adding even more excitement to their tour as they
announce the selection of Buckcherry as the opening
act for all dates. This is destined to be the most explosive
show of the year; and by partnering with Web site Eventful,
fans will "Demand" exactly where KISS and
will perform in (top-voted) North American markets beginning
this September.
Buckcherry fans can now join the hundreds of thousands
of KISS fans that have voted to date at www.eventful.com/KISS.
They have just six more weeks-until voting ends on
June 30th- to "Demand" what cities they
want to see the tour hit. No matter where the fans say-"from
stadiums to cornfields"--if there are enough votes,
the KISS tour will be there! And in order to keep the
competition fair for smaller cities, final site selection
will weigh population size versus total votes.
In conjunction with joining the tour, Buckcherry will
run a "Talk To Me" promotion to support their
latest single. Fans can call the Buckcherry hotline
at 213-784-4536 and enter by leaving the band a message
and voting on the Eventful widget on the band's website
http://www.Buckcherry.com.
Fans all over North America can enter and Josh Todd
or Keith Nelson from Buckcherry will call one winner
in each of the chosen markets to tell the winner that
they are coming to their city with KISS and that they
have won the first pair of tickets to the show in their
town. The contest ends June 30th at 11:59pm EST.
The single impacts at active and mainstream rock radio
on June 15.
Video Below:
►SLAYER and MARILYN MANSON
will co-headline this summer's ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK
MAYHEM FESTIVAL tour. Check out the video below!
Superfly Productions and A.C. Entertainment are proud
to announce the dates for the eighth annual Bonnaroo
Music and Arts Festival. Confirmed to take place June
11 - 14, 2009, the four-day festival will once again
be held on the same beautiful, 700-acre farm in Manchester,
Tennessee, 60 miles southeast of Nashville. Ticket pre-sales
for the festival will begin on December 4, 2008 and
go through December 31st. These tickets will be specially
priced ticket levels available exclusively for early
purchase. VIP tickets will also be available during
this time. In an unprecedented move, during our holiday
pre-sale, general admission tickets will be available
as well for five (5) payments of $50.00 plus applicable
fees through our payment plan. To promote the pre-sale,
Bonnaroo and comedian Lewis Black worked together to
create a hilariously manic Crazy-Eddie inspired video.
Check out the video below:
Consistently and successfully looking
for ways to improve the festival each year, Bonnaroo's
eighth promises to build on the triumphs of the previous
seven in every way. From its music programming to the
non-music attractions, activities and art, the promoters
are already hard at work adding new and exciting elements
to create yet another legendary weekend. Since it's
inception in 2002, the festival has evolved into an
incomparable multi-faceted entertainment experience,
swiftly earning its status as the country's premier
music and arts event.
Surrounded by the rough and tumble streets of New York
City and the beauties of Scandinavia, two bands formed
to rock your ass off in Middle America. Hard rockers
Tyketto and youngsters Crazy Lixx will
both join the already massive Rock Gone Wild 2009 lineup.
If you know anything about rock music, you know Warrant.
The band created some of the most successful albums
of the late 1980s and early 1990s - and now the band
will bring their hits to Rock Gone Wild 2009! Tickets
are available now by visiting www.rockgonewild.com.
Rock Gone Wild is slated for August 20-23, 2009 in Algona,
Iowa..
Great lyrics and melodic hooks are Warrant's calling
card. The band hit the big time with singles like "Heaven,"
"Cherry Pie" and "Uncle Tom's Cabin."
By the time August 2009 rolls around, you'll definitely
know where the "Down Boys" go. Erik Turner,
Jerry Dixon, Steven Sweet, Joey Allen and Robert Mason
are Warrant.
Lita Ford took a 15 year break from performing
before getting back to the cave last summer. Now, the
queen of Glam is ready to rock wild with hits like "Hungry,"
"Kiss Me Deadly" and "Close My Eyes Forever."
Lita Ford is marking her return to the stage with a
new album. She'll mix in new tunes with her old hits
during her performance at Rock Gone Wild.
Southern California rockers Eve 6 are back and
ready to bring a little punk infusion to the cornfields
of Iowa. The band formed in the mid 90s and soon gained
fame with the songs "Inside Out" and "Here's
To the Night." Eve 6 are back on the road and getting
reacquainted with fans while simultaneously recording
a new album. Max Collins, Tony Fagenson and Matt Bair
are Eve 6.
Headline announcements coming soon! Bands already announced
for Rock Gone Wild 2009 include Puddle of Mudd,
Saliva, Skid Row, Candlebox, Tantric,
Kix, Saxon, Great White, Hardcore
Superstar, Saigon Kick, Tigertailz,
Lizzy Borden, Dangerous Toys,Helix,
Rhino Bucket, Junkyard and the Gypsy
Pistoleros with many more to come!
Visit www.rockgonewild.com
and enter to win two (2) FREE general admission tickets.
Winners announced daily.
Rock Gone Wild fans are able to purchase tickets at
all three price levels: platinum, VIP and general admission.
Platinum ticket holders are allowed exclusive access
to the Sinners Lounge. The Sinners Lounge features buffet
style lunch, dinner and nightly snacks daily, liquor
and beer, soft drinks and water - all to enjoy in an
air-conditioned tent. The Sinners Lounge is the perfect
nightclub setting for all rock fans! Platinum ticket
holders sit in the first ten rows. Only a few tickets
remain at this price level.
VIP ticket holders also get special Rock Gone Wild privileges.
These ticket holders will sit in rows 11-30, enjoy buffet
style lunch, dinner and late night snacks daily, plus
beer, soft drinks and water. VIP fans will enjoy their
food and drink in air-conditioned tents. General admission
tickets are also available. To purchase tickets, please
visit http://tickets.rockgonewild.com.
Rock Gone Wild will take place at the Freedom Park festival
grounds, located at 2507- 160th Avenue in Algona, Iowa.
Every time I have the opportunity to
check out a show from rockers Pop Evil, I am completely
blown away by the raw talent and energy that this
band packs into a set. I can sum it up best by saying
they freakin’ rock, and rock hard! This time around
I was able to catch up with the guys opening for Buckcherry
in Allentown, PA and they surely did not disappoint...Read
Full Review Here
Hollywood Undead Concert Review
and Interview, Philadelphia, PA 2009
It was a packed house and the mosh-pits
were insane! The band and the crowd appeared to be
feeding off each other's energy. Hollywood Undead
is definitely a band worth keeping an eye on in the
future, they have the potential to become huge!.....Read
Full Review/Interview Here
Slipknot, Coheed and Cambria, and
Trivium Concert Review Camden, NJ 2009
I recently attended the Slipknot, Coheed
and Cambria, and Trivium show at the Susquehanna Bank
Center in Camden, NJ and the best way to describe
the show is totally being swept up in metal madness...Read
Full Review Here
Live
Events Review Archive
► PCM had the chance to check out The Pretenders
live in Philadelphia, PA!
Review Here!
► PCM's Kristyn rocked out with the All-American
Rejects live in Philadelphia, PA! Review
Here!
► PCM was in the midst of teenage mayhem at the
Tokio Hotel show in Philadelphia, PA! Review
Here!
►PCM's Kristyn's live show review of Toby
Keith in Camden, NJ! Review
Here!
► PCM was invited to attend the Vans Warped
Tour! Review
here!
► Dionne Warwick paid a visit to Dover
Downs Casino in Delaware and PCM was there! Review
here!
► PCM rocks out at CrueFest in Camden,
NJ. Review here!
► Sean attended Jack's Mannequin & Paramore
in Philly. Review here!
► Check out our VIP access review of Collective
Soul/Blues Traveler/Live at their Philly show. Review here!
► PCM chills out with Philadelphia boys All
Crazy. Review
here!
► Kristyn rock's out with Deepfield at
the TLA in Philly. Review
here!
► Get spooked with our review of
Dracula's Ball. Review
here!
► Julie and Kristyn attend George
Michael's Farewell Tour. Review
here!
► PCM checks out Jimmy Eat World
and Paramore in Atlantic City. Review
here!
► PCM's Julie attended the Natasha
Bedingfield, Kate Voegele, and The Veronicas concert
in Philly. Review
here!
► PCM covers Live, Collective
Soul, and Blues Traveler. Review
here!
► We attended The Midway State
and Mika show in Philly. Review
here!
► The PCM crew were out and about
at The Unicity Performing Arts Festival in Middletown,
DE. Review
here!
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