Concert Tours for 2007
Spring
and summer are quickly on their way, and you know what that
means. When the weather warms up, the top artists in the
industry begin touring again, wowing music fans across the land
with live shows and concerts, many of which will be appearing
this year in a city near you. Whether you are a rock 'n roll
fan, a smooth Jazz listener, a country music fan, a deep groove
Reggae lover, or a pop music fanatic, this upcoming 2007 concert
season is highly unprecedented and there's sure to be a show
that you simply can't miss.
Check
out the guide below on acts you can check out this summer. This
has been a year of great music so be sure to get your tickets to
your favorite acts as early as possible to ensure great seats
and the best concert experience you could possibly have.Rock 'n Roll Fans:
This upcoming season is going to be a great one for you die-hard rock fans out there; many of the best rock and roll bands are touring this year, so you definitely have some exciting choices. Some of the bigger names in Rock and Roll show business that are touring include:
*Best Buy Presents The Police, Live in Concert; tickets for this tour are on sale NOW. There are dates all across the United States beginning in June 2007, from Seattle, Washington to Hershey, Pennsylvania.
*Ozzfest;
tickets not yet on sale. See the legend himself Ozzy Osbourne
and many of the heavy metal greats at the legendary Ozzfest
tour, held at venues all across the United States*Heaven & Hell (Black Sabbath): Tickets are on sale NOW. They are in Canada in March and will be ending in New Jersey in May.
*Rage Against the Machine and Wu-Tang Clan: The L.A. band Rage Against the Machine is reuniting and will join the Wu-Tang Clan for three shows called 'Rock the Bells' festival.
*Roger Waters of Pink Floyd; tickets are on sale NOW.
Roger Waters from Pink Floyd are legends unto themselves; see
Waters in a venue near you with dates scheduled all across the
United States beginning in May 2007.
*Genesis: Phil Collins and company are touring the
world right now and will touch down in North America in
September 2007. Don't miss this awesome reunion while they make
their way across the land.
*Steve Miller Band & Doobie Brothers: The Steve
Miller Band, classic rock band of the 70's, is in the middle of
a reunion tour and will be performing many shows with the Doobie
Brothers all the way through July.
*Steely Dan: Walter Becker and Donald Fagen are at it
again and are touring this May for their Heavey Rollers 2007
concert tour.
Country Music Fans:
The
summer is always a great time for country music, and this summer
is bound to be no different. This summer, you will have the
chance to check out many of Country music's finest acts,
including:
*Kenny Chesney; tickets are on sale NOW. Kenny Chesney is
one of Country music's greatest acts, and you will have the
chance to catch him from the months of April, May, and into the
end of June. Kenny Chesney is appearing from coast to coast this
year, with acts from Omaha, Nebraska to Selma, Texas.
*Tim McGraw and his wife Faith Hill will be
touring together again for Soul2Soul 2007, one of the most
popular country tours of all time. tickets are on sale NOW.
*Keith Urban: tickets are on sale NOW. The Australian
country singer is going to be touring across North America.
Reggae Fans (World Music Fans):
Reggae
is a representation of a particular culture, and not just a
style of music. Check out Reggae's finest acts this summer in a
venue near you. Two of the best roots reggae acts out this
summer will be:
*Stephen Marley (some acts featuring Jr. Gong); tickets
on sale NOW. Stephen Marley, one of the Marley reggae greats is
appearing this summer in venues across the nation, from cities
in Florida to Texas. Check out Stephen Marley's show from the
months of March through the end of May.
*Steel Pulse; tickets scheduled for one show in Atlantic
City, New Jersey. If you can manage it, don't miss one of the
true Rasta acts left in show business.
Jazz and Blues Fans:
Jazz
is about attitude, and passion. What a better way to show your
passion for jazz then to attend many of the indoor and outdoor
jazz events that are going to be held this summer. Jazz concerts
are a summertime favorite, also a genre of music that is perfect
for the whole family to enjoy. This summer, take advantage of
some of the jazz favorites that will be out:
*Keb Mo; tickets on sale NOW! Don't miss Keb Mo's awesome
show; his tour kicks off in Atlanta, Georgia in March.
*Harry Connick, Jr.; tickets on sale NOW! Connick is one
of Jazz's greats, with a sound and the look to match. Check out
Harry Connick, Jr. in concert in a city near you this summer.
*Joss
Stone, the Grammy Award-winning English soul, R&B, and blues
singer is also touring this spring 2007. She'll be visiting both
American and Canadien cities on her tour.
Popular Music Fans:
Pop music really is a revolution, and when the springtime and
summertime hit, so do the stars. Pop music fans will delight in
many of the acts set to hit the stage this summer; of many Pop
music greats, some of the more popular acts that are bound to
sell out quickly include:
*Billy Joel; tickets on sale NOW! If you know Popular
music, you know that Billy Joel is one of music's legends in any
Genre, so be sure not to miss him this year. Billy Joel has sold
more than 100 million records in his career, and he has acts
scheduled from coast to coast, but not many shows so you had
better catch him in a city near you while you can!
*Gwen
Stefani, her Harajuki Girls and the Sweet Escape Tour;
tickets are on sale NOW! Gwen Stefani has always been a legend;
from the lead songstress of the popular band No Doubt to her
current role as pop/rock singer and fashion designer. Don't miss
her incredible show, with acts from Las Vegas, Nevada to
Holmdel, New Jersey.
*Morrisey: Morrisey is the former Smith singer and will
be supported by Kristeen Young on his 2007 tour.
*Michael Jackson: The King of Pop is rumored to be
attempting a comeback and may very well be setting up shop in
Las Vegas to do multiple shows similar to Celine Dion. Jackson
representatives are negotiating a deal which will see him joined
on stage by all the other members of the Jackson Five. Besides
the Vegas shows, Michael Jackson may also do a string of gigs
across America.
As
you can see, whatever your interest is musically, there are live
shows out there just waiting for the summer to emerge, and this
is only just the beginning. Hopefully your favorite acts will be
touring this summer and you'll get the chance to experience them
live. Be sure to check online for updates, tour information and
concert rumors.
By Jason Oconnor - Article Source
