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Jay-Z comes to AAC on Feb. 23

Jay-Z has announced his full itinerary for his North American tour, and it includes a stop at our very own American Airlines Center. Jay is going all out in support of The Blueprint 3; right now, he's on his first...


Jet postponed

This just in from AEG Live: Jet at the Palladium Ballroom has been postponed. We'll have more information for you as we get it....


Bon Jovi at AAC on April 10

This just in: Bon Jovi announced its world tour, starting in Seattle on Feb. 19 with a stop at Dallas' American Airlines Center on April 10. "The Circle World Tour" was announced today as Bon Jovi played at the new...


Lil Wayne pleads guilty, could get year in jail

The hearing concerning the validity of the DNA testing of a gun found on Lil Wayne's tour bus has ended. Why? Well, Lil Wayne pleaded guilty to attempted weapon possession. He's expecting a sentence of a year. Sentencing isn't scheduled...


Just announced at House of Blues

House of Blues announced several concerts today and earlier, with Queen Latifah's Persona tour on Tuesday, Nov. 10, the biggest surprise on the list. And I'm loving the tour stop of They Might Be Giants. It's billed as "an afternoon...


Just announced: Kanye West and Lady Gaga at AAC

I'm sure tongues will be wagging about this pairing for years to come. Two of the most outspoken musicians in pop music have announced a combined tour: Kanye West and Lady Gaga will stop at American Airlines Center on Sunday,...


Deep discount on Live Nation shows

Live Nation dropped prices last week on shows at amphitheaters. And now that sale is back for the second week in a row. Talk about a deal: Live Nation on Wednesday will charge no service fees on any tickets bought....


Maxwell to perform in Dallas on Oct. 12

The fall tour dates for Maxwell and his BLACKsummers' night tour were announced today, with a stop in Dallas on Oct. 12. The venue has yet to be announced. When he came through here last November, he performed at the...


David Allan Coe rescheduled at HoB

David Allan Coe's House of Blues concert, scheduled for this Saturday, has been rescheduled for Thursday, July 23. Tickets will be good for the new date. If you can't make the new date, though, you can get a refund wherever...


Britney's back ... (you finish the rest)

If you missed her in the spring, Britney Spears' "Circus" tour will be coming back to Dallas on Sept. 18. AEG Live announced today the second North American leg of Spear's tour, which started March 3 in New Orleans. So...


Doherty detained after flight (heroin)

Pete Doherty, always seemingly on the road away from recovery, was detained in Geneva and fined for heroin consumption. The rocker was on a flight from London in which a flight attendant found him collapsed in a bathroom. A used...


Whitney's album gets Sept. 1 release date

I'm sure you've been hearing the rumors of Whitney Houston's comeback album for some time now. Rumors no more. Here you go: NEW YORK (AP) -- The date for Whitney Houston's comeback has been set. Arista Records says her long-awaited...


Jay-Z heads 'Power 30'

So, yes, I know. There are more lists than you have time to keep up with. And then one of your favorite rappers makes two of them. Jay-Z tops The Source magazine's "Power 30" list and is on Forbes' "Celebrity...


Maxwell announces summer tour

Maxwell announced the dates of his North American tour today, and sadly, Dallas isn't on it. Yet. The closest he'll come on this just-announced list of shows in Austin. I'm telling you, it'll be worth the drive. An exquisite showman...


Kelis files for divorce

Rumors have been swirling for quite some time that all wasn't well in the land of Nas and Kelis, who is well into a pregnancy with a baby due July 21. Well, gossip no more; it's official. "Milkshake" filed for...


Austin City Limits announces headliners

The Austin City Limits Festival, scheduled for Oct. 2-4 at Zilker Park in Austin, has announced the headliners for this year's fest. ACL always has a diverse lineup, and this year will be no different with Pearl Jam (!), Dave...


23 shows in 25 nights ends here for Graham Wilkinson and the Underground Township

Your soon-to-be favorite band, Graham Wilkinson and the Underground Township, will be playing their 23rd show in 25 nights tonight at The Green Elephant (5627 Dyer St.) from 9-11:30. The Austin-based band is ending their tour behind their soon-to-be-released CD,...


U2 to play Cowboys Stadium on Oct. 12

Live Nation finally verified that U2 will be in concert Oct. 12 at the new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. Tickets go on sale Monday, April 20. If you remember, there was a minor conflagration when U2 announced the dates scheduled...


Robyn Hitchcock performs with "half of R.E.M." tonight

Why rewrite great news? Lisa Endicott, who gives me the scoop on happenings at the Granada, sent this to me today "via Blackberry": "Brit singer-songwriter Robyn Hitchcock and the Venus 3 play Granada Theater Apr 4 at 8 pm. What...


Marvin Gaye would have been 70 today ...

Today would have been Marvin Gaye's 70th birthday. Yesterday was the 25th anniversary of his death. Marvin began his career wanting to be the black Frank Sinatra. But he found his niche in emotionally resonant songs and that sweet, sweet...

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