John Stamos rings in the New Year with The Beach Boys!

The Beach Boys’ New Year’s Eve appearance at the Seminole Hard Rock Live will have a special guest. It’s John Stamos, the actor who has performed sporadically with the group for more than 20 years. In 1988, he even appeared (on congas) in the group’s video for “Kokomo”.

Stamos has a varied resume, from ABC TV’s “General Hospital” and “Full House” to NBC’s long-running “ER” and on Broadway in the recent revivals of: BYE BYE BIRDIE (opposite Gina Gerson), CABARET, NINE and HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING (opposite Megan Mullally).

Show time is set for 10:30pm on December 31, 2010… therefore The Beach Boys (with John Stamos) will ring in the New Year with the audience.

Jay Leno replaces Lewis Black at the Seminole Hard Rock Live 12/30/10 date!

The Lewis Black show scheduled for tomorrow night, Thursday December 30, 2010… has been cancelled. The grinchy one is ill, per a press release issued by the Seminole Hard Rock Live.

Black will be replaced by The Tonight Show veteran Jay Leno.

Leno, as you may remember, was briefly replaced by Conan O'Brien in the NBC late night sweepstakes, something the Associated Press recently voted the 'story of the year'.

Ever since winning his role back, Leno was been on something of a roll, with improving ratings and better guests.

Multi-award winning Whoopi Goldberg heads to South Florida in early 2011!

One of the very few extraordinary artists honored with Oscar, Tony, Grammy, Golden Globe, and Emmy Awards, Whoopi Goldberg's comic wit surpasses even her stunning list of accolades. Her wise and witty repartee is a daily treat on ABC’s “The View,” and her many stints as host of the Academy Awards are the stuff of comic legend.

Whoopi Goldberg's talent as an actress spans the breadth of Broadway hits including A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM and XANADU; featured television roles on “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” “The Cleaner,” and “Hollywood Squares;” and unforgettable film performances in the comedies “Sister Act” and “Soapdish,” and stirring dramas “The Color Purple” and “Ghost” (for which she won the Academy Award/Oscar for).

Whoopi Goldberg’s career began with work in theater and improvisation, eventually leading to The Spook Show, her hit Broadway show and HBO special that helped launch her career and established her voice as a tremendously talented character comedian with a wry sense of humor and a distinctive point of view.

Whoopi Goldberg’s inimitable style and outstanding body of work have since become part of the tapestry of great American artists and entertainers who both inspire and delight.

Whoopi Goldberg will be at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, Florida on Friday January 14, 2011 and at the Ziff Ballet Opera House at the Arsht Center in downtown Miami, Florida on Saturday January 15, 2011.

Legendary comedian Jackie Mason heads to South Florida!

Once in a generation, a performer emerges who is so extraordinary, so brilliant, that he or she become the standard to whom all others are compared. Jackie Mason is such a performer, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest stand-up comics of all time. Now more popular than ever, Mason combines pungent political satire, insightful observations on the foibles of modern life and impeccable timing to create material that leaves audiences laughing until they cry and critics raving show after show.

From humble comic beginnings in New York, the Borscht Belt, and comedy clubs around the country, Jackie Mason rose to be one the hottest comics in America in the early 1960's. He reached the apex of American entertainment culture when he became a regular performer on the nation's preeminent television variety program, "The Ed Sullivan Show," only to fall into Sullivan's disfavor over the interpretation of a now legendary hand gesture during a live performance in 1962, an incident which cast a shadow over Mason's career for more than a decade.

Over the years, Jackie Mason has appeared in a variety of films and television shows, most notably CADDYSHACK II which won him a new, younger, hipper urban following and the TV sitcom, "Chicken Soup", which taught him that he's only happy when he's performing his own material. Recently, Jackie started a new phase of his career, producing feature films with his manager and wife Jyll, and also starring in them. ONE ANGRY MAN, his first, will be released in early 2011, and he recently just finished shooting IN A PICKLE, which will be released sometime in 2011.

Jackie Mason will be at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, Florida on Sunday March 6, 2011.

Happy Holidays from A Place For Tickets!

The entire crew here at A Place For Tickets wants to wish our current, our new and our future clients… Happy Holidays!

We hope to continue providing you up-to-date announcements via The Blog, just as we have for the past couple of years.

Remember… it’s ALL about being informed.

Happy Holidays!

RUSH brings back their TIME MACHINE TOUR to South Florida!

One of the truly successful tours of 2010, Live Nation recently announced that due to overwhelming audience response, the revered RUSH TIME MACHINE TOUR will return to North America for a selection of dates.

The TIME MACHINE TOUR is an evening with RUSH – performing their classics, providing a taste of the future, and featuring the legendary “Moving Pictures” album ‘live’ in its entirety.

RUSH: Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart, is without question one of the most inventive and compelling groups in rock history, equally famed for both its virtuoso musicianship and provocative songwriting.

And it’s not just the fans who after 35+ years are still passionate about this band, RUSH was also just honored with Billboard Magazine’s highest touring accolade the “Legend Of Live” Award in New York City. RUSH also received the “Living Legends” award in Britain this year. Responding to the fan and media support for the recent album and tour, singer/bassist Geddy Lee said, “’Moving Pictures’ is our most popular album and one that seems to have passed the test of time most gracefully.” Adding, “We’re playing better than ever and I’m not sure we’re quite ready to put this tour away.”

RUSH has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and garnered untold legions of devoted and admiring fans. According to the RIAA, RUSH’s sales statistics place them third after The Beatles and The Rolling Stones for the most consecutive gold or platinum studio albums by a rock band.

Additional accolades include their induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame this past March alongside Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen and Gordon Lightfoot, RUSH has also been nominated for multiple Grammy awards and received a number of Juno Awards. They were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1994 and bestowed the Order of Canada in 1997. Consistently celebrated and respected worldwide, RUSH is the most successful Canadian rock band of all time and they remain one of the biggest grossing arena rock bands ever.

Released in 1981, “Moving Pictures” was their most successful album, certified 4x Platinum and features some of RUSH’s most well known songs and perennial radio favorites “Tom Sawyer”, “Limelight” and the Grammy-nominated instrumental “YYZ”.

Despite the touring schedule, RUSH is currently working on their 20th studio album, “Clockwork Angels”, with producer Nick Raskulinecz. The band has released two new songs from the forthcoming album, Parts I & II with “BU2B” and “Caravan” earlier this year which are also featured in the live set. Both tracks are available now as digital downloads.

To benefit the relief efforts in Haiti, one dollar of each ticket sold will be donated through several charities including “Doctors Without Borders”. RUSH will also contribute a portion of their proceeds at the culmination of the tour.

RUSH will be at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise/Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Wednesday March 30, 2011.

The 6th Annual JAZZ IN THE GARDENS Festival returns to South Florida!

The 6th Annual JAZZ IN THE GARDENS Festival will be held at Sun Life Stadium, in the heart of Miami Gardens.

"The 2011 event will continue our legacy of producing a first class event. As we say in Miami Gardens, 'if we don't do it first class, we don't do it at all!' This event is really making an impact locally on tourism and travel. About 45,000 people attended the event last year. People come from all around the nation and it truly has a positive impact on the local economy. Hotels, restaurants, airlines, car rentals and retailers are reaping the economic benefits of what the JAZZ IN THE GARDENS brand has created. Miami Gardens is making a significant contribution to the region, and we are proud to have an asset that not only provides great leisure activity and entertainment, but also is an economic engine," says Miami Gardens Mayor Shirley Gibson.

JAZZ IN THE GARDENS owes its success to a simple formula: a star-studded line-up, great food, extraordinarily affordable ticket prices and amazing weather. For the past five years the festival has enjoyed unprecedented growth, consistently delivering stunning increases in attendance and box office revenues year after year. Despite the economy, in 2010 the 5th Annual JAZZ IN THE GARDENS Festival box office enjoyed a 90% increase in revenue.

The 6th Annual JAZZ IN THE GARDENS Festival 2011 lineup is alive with an impressive line-up. Lauryn Hill will lead the first day of the festival with the rest of the lineup for the first day including: beatbox luminary Doug E. Fresh and ruler of rap storytelling Slick Rick. The day also includes R&B/soul songstress Jazmine Sullivan, who released the accomplished “Love Me Back” and "Holding You Down (Goin' In Circles)," which also features a Slick Rick snippet or three. Rounding out Friday is Gap Band's Charlie Wilson, and the jazziest of the whole bunch Al Jarreau.

Sunday's magnetism relies on Gladys Knight, En Vogue, the Grammy-nominated El DeBarge, Lalah Hathaway and Branford Marsalis. The day will also feature some local jazz artists.

The 6th Annual JAZZ IN THE GARDENS Festival will be at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami (Gardens), Florida… Saturday and Sunday March 19 & 20, 2011.

The Beach Boys ring in the New Year in South Florida!

A legendary American band, The Beach Boys have had 36 Top 40 hits (the most of any U.S. rock band) and 56 Hot 100 hits, including four #1 singles. Rolling Stone magazine listed The Beach Boys as #12 in their 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.

Formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California, the group was initially composed of brothers Brian, Carl and Dennis Wilson, their cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine. Managed by the Wilsons' father, The Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records in 1962. The band's early music gained popularity across the nation for its close vocal harmonies and lyrics reflecting a Southern California youth culture of surfing, cars, and romance.

In mid-1962, the Beach Boys released their major-label debut, “Surfin' Safari”. The title track hit the Top 20 and helped launch the surf rock craze just beginning to blossom around Southern California (thanks to artists like Dick Dale, Jan & Dean, The Chantays and dozens more). A similarly themed follow-up, “Surfin' U.S.A.”, hit the Top Ten in early 1963. The third Beach Boys LP also released in 1963, “Surfer Girl”, featured the title track, "Catch A Wave" and "In My Room."

The following year, "I Get Around" became the first number one hit for the Beach Boys. Riding a crest of popularity, the 1964 LP Beach Boys Concert spent four weeks at the top of the album charts, just one of five Beach Boys albums simultaneously on the charts. The single "Help Me, Rhonda" became the Beach Boys' second chart-topper in early 1965. Other releases including “The Beach Boys Today!”, “Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!)” and “Beach Boys' Party” followed in 1965. The singles "California Girls" and "Barbara Ann" became surprise hits.

The band reached its peak in 1966 with “Pet Sounds” and the #1 single "Good Vibrations." "Good Vibrations," had originally been written for the “Pet Sounds” sessions, though Brian Wilson removed it from the song list to give himself more time for production. He resumed working on it after the completion of “Pet Sounds”, eventually devoting up to six months (and three different studios) on the single. The single capped off the year as the group's third #1 single and, according to some critics, still stands as one of the best singles of all time.

Today, The Beach Boys continue to tour and excite audiences of all ages with their distinctive and melodic signature California surfing’ sound. The year 2011 will mark the 50th anniversary of the band.

The Beach Boys will ring in the New Year at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on December 31, 2010.

80’s rock Broadway musical ROCK OF AGES heads to South Florida!

Tony Award nominee and American Idol finalist, Constantine Maroulis, reprises his acclaimed performance as Drew in the First National Tour of the five-time Tony Award nominated smash-hit Broadway musical ROCK OF AGES.

In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker and in L.A.’s most famous rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the 80’s.

It’s five-time 2009 Tony nominee ROCK OF AGES, an arena-rock love story told through the mind-blowing, face-melting hits of JOURNEY, NIGHT RANGER, STYX, REO SPEEDWAGON, PAT BENATAR, TWISTED SISTER, POISON, ASIA, WHITESNAKE and many more.

Don’t miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on!

ROCK OF AGES will be at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from December 28, 2010 thru January 9, 2011.

Bob Weir and Phil Lesh bring their band Further to South Florida!

Fans who didn’t snag tickets to Furthur’s New Year’s Eve show won’t have to wait too much longer to see former Grateful Dead members Bob Weir and Phil Lesh rock out. The group has announced two months of U.S. spring 2011 dates.

Weir and Lesh formed Furthur in 2009 after touring with original Grateful Dead members Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart along with guitarist Warren Haynes and RatDog keyboardist Jeff Chimenti as The Dead.

In addition to Weir and Lesh, Further features Chimenti, John Kadlecik of the Dark Star Orchestra on guitar, Joe Russo of the Benevento Russo Duo on drums, vocalist Sunshine Becker, and vocalist Jeff Pehrson.

Furthur will celebrate New Year’s Eve in San Francisco, where the Grateful Dead first got its start. The band plays two nights at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium December 30 & 31.

The 2011 dates begin with three gigs February 11-13 at 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colo. Shows are on the books through an April 5 show at UCF Arena in Orlando, Florida.

The trek also includes performances in Boston (March 4-6); Wallingford, Conn. (March 8), New York City (March 10-13, March 15 and March 25-29); Pittsburgh (March 30); and Atlanta (April 3) and Boca Raton (April 6).

Further will be at the Mizner Park Amphitheatre in Boca Raton, Florida on Wednesday April 6, 2011.

MY LIFE ON THE D-LIST's Kathy Griffin returns to South Florida!

Multiple HBO and Bravo specials weren't enough! Catch multi-Emmy award winning Kathy Griffin (from Bravo's MY LIFE ON THE D-LIST and the NBC sitcom SUDDENLY SUSAN) live in her true element. She has more stories, more celebrity dish, more of what she shouldn't say but you know you want to hear.

Come with an open mind and laugh until you puke... just a little.

Kathy Griffin will be at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday March 29, 2011.

Pop/R&B/Latin star Prince Royce heads to South Florida!

Prince Royce's self-titled debut album has already been certified Platinum by the RIAA and garnered a 2010 Latin GRAMMY® nomination (for Best Tropical Contemporary Album). “Prince Royce” features mostly bachatas fused with other contemporary rhythms like Pop and Rhythm and Blues, nine of them written by Royce himself.

Royce’s rendition of “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King became the first bachata song ever to be played on mainstream (Pop and R&B) radio in the United States. The video of the song has been viewed more than five million times on YouTube alone. This, in addition to remaining on the top of the Latin Charts on Billboard and iTunes for many consecutive weeks and being asked to perform on the most highly-rated Latin TV programs and award shows, has made the 21 year old the top new solo artist in the industry.

In 2010 “Prince Royce” was the #1 Tropical Album for thirteen consecutive weeks and among the top five albums in overall Latin music sales for more than fourteen weeks. “Stand By Me” reached the #1 position on Billboard for tropical radio airplay and the #6 position on Billboard for overall Latin radio airplay (across all genres of Latin music). Likewise, follow-up single “Corazón Sin Cara” shot up to #1 on Billboard’s tropical songs chart and #4 on the pop songs chart. Both songs have reached #1 on the tropical downloads chart and the top five on the Latin downloads chart.

Prince Royce will be at the BankUnited Center in Coral Gables, Florida on Saturday February 12, 2011.

Juanes brings his P.A.R.C.E. Tour to South Florida!

Born in Medellin, Colombia, Juanes was caught in the nets of music from an early age, influenced by found sounds from the music from the outskirts and the tangos of Carlos Gardel, to Soda Stereo, Led Zeppelin through Silvio Rodriguez and Jimi Hendrix.

He recently released his 5th studio album titled P.A.R.C.E. - which is short for the word "parcero", which means "friend" or "buddy". According to Juanes, this latest album is about love, peace, and freedom.

His compositions reflect strictly personal experiences and themes ranging from love to the humor and double meaning, which further emphasizes the message of high social and uneasy peace. He is opposed to the violence generated by the continuous fight in his native Colombia, as well as all the conflicts that mark the face of the earth, and highlights the love of family and respect for humanity as the path that takes us beyond the bitterness.

To millions of fans of this poetic rocker, his compositions have been taken as true hymns dedicated to Latino pride, hope for peace, love and strength. In this respect, it is safe to say that Juanes is one of the most important Latin rockers -- both by the number of albums sold and by the enormous amount of sold-out concerts offered. In his career he has held over 800 concerts in America, Europe and Asia.

Juanes has recorded duets with Nelly Furtado, Black Eye Peas, Tony Bennett, Miguel Bose, Raphael and Colbie Caillat. Recently he recorded with jazz legend, Herbie Hancock a new version of "Earth" song written by Juanes in 1996 and considered by many the second national anthem of Colombia.

Juanes will be at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida on Friday April 15, 2011.

Disney Live! brings MICKEY’S MAGIC SHOW to South Florida!

Mickey, Minnie and a host of Disney friends come together with world-class magicians to perform magic from legendary Disney films right before your eyes.

See the Fairy Godmother transform Cinderella's rags into a beautiful ball gown in a split second, the spectacular levitation of Aladdin's Princess Jasmine, and the enchanted dancing brooms of FANTASIA.

Join Donald and Goofy, Alice and the Mad Hatter, and many more for a one-of-a-kind stage show you'll never forget. MICKEY’S MAGIC SHOW is a whole new way to experience Disney Magic with your family!

Disney Live!: MICKEY’S MAGIC SHOW will be at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise/Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Saturday March 5, 2011.

Legendary Broadway hit CATS returns to South Florida!

There’s no better way to introduce your family to the wonders of live theater than with the magic, the mystery, the memory of CATS.

What began as a musical about cats after Andrew Lloyd Webber picked up a book of poems by T.S. Eliot in an airport bookshop has become one of the longest running shows in Broadway’s history (it played New York’s Winter Garden Theatre for 18 years -- from 1982 to 2000!).

Winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, CATS features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s timeless melodies , including the hit song “Memory”.

CATS will be at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from December 17 thru the 19, 2010.

Virginia Tech Hokies face the Stanford Cardinals in the 2011 Discover Orange Bowl!

The 2011 Discover Orange Bowl game will be a post-season college football bowl game between the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Stanford Cardinal on Monday, January 3, 2011, at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida.

The game will be part of the 2010–2011 Bowl Championship Series (BCS) of the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season and will be the concluding game of the season for both teams involved.

This 77th edition of the Orange Bowl will be televised in the United States on ESPN, and will mark the beginning of the broadcast agreement between the BCS and ESPN.

This will be the first Orange Bowl not sponsored by FedEx in 21 years, the longest-running title sponsorship deal among the major bowls. Discover Financial was announced as the new sponsor on August 26, 2010 as part of a new four year agreement.

The 2011 WIRK 107.9 Rib Round Up returns to South Florida!

They’re firing up the grill and you’ll want to grab a bib because the 2011 WIRK’s 107.9 Rib Round Up, powered by Everglades Farm Equipment, is coming back to Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida.

This year they’ve added even more beef to the menu by bringing you: Rodney Atkins, Joe Nichols and Craig Morgan.

Also appearing: Blaine Larsen, Frankie Ballard, The Lo Cash Cowboys, Thompson Square, The Tom Jackson Band and more!

Like ribs? Who doesn’t? So come hungry because rib row will be stacked, packed and jacked with South Florida’s best grillers and smokers.

The 2011 WIRK 107.9 Rib Round Up will be at the Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida on Saturday February 12, 2011.

JERSEY BOYS original: Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons head to South Florida!

During the 1960's British Invasion of bands like The Beatles and the Rolling Stones, few American bands had a chance. But Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons persevered and were more successful during that time period than any other.

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons were formed in 1961 with Frankie Valli as lead singer, Bob Gaudio on keyboards, Nick Massi on bass and Tommy Devito on lead guitar. By 1962, they had already released multiple #1 singles.

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons released their first album in 1962, “Sherry & 11 Others”, which included their first two #1 singles on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, "Sherry" and "Big Girls Don't Cry." Their third single, "Walk Like a Man" also reached #1 status on the Hot 100 chart when it was released off of “Big Girls Don't Cry and 12 Others” (in 1963), the group's third album. They went onto release 50 US albums over the life of the band, with the last album being “Jersey Beat: The Music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons” (in 2007).

On November 6, 2005, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons were immortalized on the Broadway stage with the opening of the jukebox musical bio JERSEY BOYS. Using the group’s hits, the musical tells the story of the boys growing up in New Jersey and how they became The Four Seasons. JERSEY BOYS, a huge international hit still enjoying successful runs on Broadway, Las Vegas, London, etc., accurately depicts the music and lives of the group.

While the members of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons have changed many times over the years, the music and the memories haven't.

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Wednesday February 16, 2011.

The Black Eyed Peas to perform at Super Bowl XLV!

The Black Eyed Peas have been confirmed to be performing at the 2011 Super Bowl half-time show, marking the first time a non-rock act has performed on the biggest stage on television in seven years.

The Grammy-winning hip hop group, which has toured and topped charts all over the world with singles such as "My Humps", "I Gotta Feeling" and "Boom Boom Pow", recently released its sixth studio album, "The Beginning". More than 153 million people in the United States watched the Super Bowl half-time show last year.

Previous performers at the half-time show of the NFL championship game include the Rolling Stones, U2, Bruce Springsteen and the Who, which played during the 2010 Super Bowl and whose hit song "My Generation" was remixed by Black Eyed Peas singer will.i.am for an ad to promote the event.

Interestingly, the New York Times points out that the group caused outrage in Canada when they performed at the 2005 Grey Cup halftime show. The performance was deemed "offensive" and unsuitable for children, according to fans and the Canadian press, in addition to lacking artistic merit.

The Black Eyed Peas released their new album "The Beginning" last week. A few weeks ago they also picked up the award for Best Pop Group at the 2010 American Music Awards.

Super Bowl XLV will take place on Sunday, February 6, 2011 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Maze featuring Frankie Beverly cancels its New Year’s Eve South Florida concert!

James L. Knight Center has announced that the December 31, 2010 (New Year’s Eve) concert for Maze featuring Frankie Beverly… has been cancelled.

No reason has been stated for the cancellation.

Penn & Teller bring their magic to South Florida!

Edgy, provocative and hilarious, Penn & Teller's live show on any given night can involve knives, guns, a fire-eating showgirl and a duck. Known as the "Bad Boys of Magic," for supposedly revealing the secrets to their tricks, they may show you how it´s done, but they still manage to leave you startled.

The duo, who in more than 30 years together have gone from off-Broadway curiosity to Broadway and television stars (the controversial, Emmy-nominated "Penn & Teller: Bull----!" is in its fifth season on Showtime) and best-selling authors, are now in their 10th year at the Rio in Las Vegas.

The irreverent magicians will bring sleight of hand, gift of gab, intellectual gymnastics and, just maybe, guns with real bullets to the stage at the 5,500-seat Seminole Hard Rock Live.

Penn & Teller will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Friday & Saturday February 4 & 5, 2011.

Andrea Bocelli heads to South Florida for Valentine’s Day concert!

World-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will make his only North American arena appearance at the Bank Atlantic Center during a special Valentine’s Day concert.

Bocelli will give a classical and pop performance on Valentine’s Day, over a year after he thrilled a crowd of over 12,000 patrons at the Bank Atlantic Center during a holiday performance that drew multiple encores and standing ovations. He is visiting the Bank Atlantic Center, his most frequented South Florida arena venue, for the fourth time, after putting on one of the most memorable concerts in the history of the building last November 2009.

“We are honored to welcome Andrea Bocelli back to his favorite South Florida venue for his only North American arena performance in February 2011,” said SSE VP of Event Programming Matt Bell. “Music fans and concert-goers are still talking about his concert last November, which set the standard for first-rate, emotionally engaging entertainment in South Florida. There’s no better way to spend Valentine’s Day 2011 than with the romantic voice of Andrea Bocelli.”

Andrea Bocelli will be at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise/Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Monday February 14, 2011.

Chris Tomlin brings his AND IF OUR GOD IS FOR US... 2011 Tour to South Florida!

Chris Tomlin will be kicking off a new US tour in February 2011 in support of his brand new studio album 'And If Our God Is For Us'. The AND IF OUR GOD IS FOR US... 2011 Tour will feature a support slot from one of the most exciting worship bands of the moment, Northern Ireland's Rend Collective Experiment.

Also featured on the tour is Passion City Church pastor Louie Giglio and singer/songwriter Christy Nockels. Nearly 30 dates have been revealed for the tour, with some yet to be confirmed, which stretches through February, March and April 2011.

Northern Ireland worship band Rend Collective Experiment released their full length debut album 'Organic Family Hymnal' in January 2010 to critical acclaim. Touring with Chris Tomlin will give the band the chance to expand their appeal into North America for the first time.

Chris Tomlin's stunning new album 'And If Our God Is For Us' features a new recording of the hit song 'Our God', co-written with Matt Redman, and the already successful first single 'I Will Follow', co-written with Jason Ingram and Hillsong's Reuben Morgan.

Chris Tomlin will be at the Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida on Friday March 25, 2011.

WICKED and RENT star Idina Menzel heads to South Florida!

Tony Award-winning actress and singing sensation Idina Menzel will be performing her diverse repertoire of classic pop, musical theater favorites (including hits from WICKED and RENT) as well as songs from her album, “I Stand” when she makes her Palm Beach debut.

Ms. Menzel broke out as a star in the original 1996 Broadway cast of RENT, won the Best Actress Tony Award for her starring role in the hit musical WICKED, and has been seen in movies including Disney’s “Enchanted” and television shows including the smash FOX hit series “Glee”, where her recurring role has won her praise and legions of fans.

Last year, Ms. Menzel concluded a national tour promoting her album, “I Stand”. A skillful songwriter, she writes and performs her own music. She released the Glen Ballard-produced album for her record label, Warner Bros. Records, and played to sold out houses around the United States. She also performed her show in New York as part of the MasterCard Soundstage series, which aired on PBS. PBS also aired the concert version of CHESS: The Musical, recorded at the Royal Albert Hall where she shared the stage with Josh Groban.

On film, Ms. Menzel appeared opposite Susan Sarandon, Patrick Dempsey and Amy Adams in Disney’s hit, “Enchanted”, directed by Kevin Lima. Prior to that, Ms. Menzel was seen in director Chris Columbus’ film adaptation of the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning musical RENT, in which she reprised her role as Maureen. This was on the heels of her co-starring role in Robert Towne’s “Ask the Dust”, opposite Salma Hayek and Colin Farrell.

Idina Menzel wil be at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, Florida on Friday December 17, 2010.

Comedian George Lopez brings his I CAN NEVER DO NUTHIN' Tour to South Florida!

Perhaps George Lopez is best known for his role on his show “George Lopez”… but his career has spanned the scope of the entertainment industry. He has released comedy CDs, starred in television and film, and performed his standup comedy in front of sold-out arenas. Those who have bought tickets and got the chance to experience George Lopez's unique brand of comedy have not been disappointed.

Beginning his career as a standup comedian, George Lopez released his first comedy album in 1996, called “Alien Nation”. He followed that up with “Right Now Right Now”. He was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2004 for Best Comedy Album for his release “Team Leader”. He has also starred in multiple TV comedy specials over his career. His first was “George Lopez: Why You Crying?” for Showtime, and in 2007 he broadcasted live for HBO's “America's Mexican”.

More recently Lopez has entered the world of sports, putting his spin on the week's events in the NFL for HBO's Inside the NFL for the 2003 season. He starred in 2005's “The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl” and that same year was named as one of Time Magazine's Most Influential Hispanics in America. As accolades continue to come in for Lopez and his successful career, he remains true to his roots and is still performing standup. In 2007 George Lopez became the first comic to perform at the new Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.

Lopez has also guest starred as the mayor of “Reno, Nevada” in the fifth season of “Reno 911!” in 2008. In January 2009, Lopez appeared in the “We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial”.

He is a two-time host of the Latin Grammy Awards and a co-host of the Emmy Awards.

Lopez currently hosts a late-night talk show entitled “Lopez Tonight” on TBS Monday through Thursday at 12am/midnight Eastern Time. The show debuted in November 2009. In 2010, Lopez also appeared in “The Spy Next Door”, with Jackie Chan, and starred as a villain named Glaze.

George Lopez will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Friday February 25, 2011.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING brings Odlanier Solis & Ray Austin to South Florida!

Undefeated Cuban Olympic heavyweight gold medalist Odlanier “La Sombra” Solis (16-0, 12 KOs) will face the toughest test of his young career on Friday, Dececember 17, 2010 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida when he meets World Boxing Council No. 1-ranked Ray “The Rainman” Austin (28-4-4, 18 KOs) with the winner earning the right to next face WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko.

Undefeated International Boxing Federation light heavyweight champion Tavoris “Thunder” Cloud (21-0, 18 KOs), from Tallahassee, will appear in the co-featured bout, defending his crown against respected Colombian puncher Fulgencio Zuniga (24-4-1, 21 KOs).

This will be the most significant heavyweight fight in South Florida since the 2007 WBC elimination bout promoted by Don King at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino featuring No. 1-ranked Samuel “The Nigerian Nightmare” Peter against No. 2-ranked James “Lights Out” Toney. Peter won a unanimous decision and went on to become WBC heavyweight champion.This marks Don King Productions’ first return to American Airlines Arena since Felix “Tito” Trinidad vs. Mamadou Thiam in 2000. Don King sees this event as a holiday present for South Floridians.

“Tis the season to be merry and enjoy the company of friends and family, and South Florida boxing fans will have one more reason to rejoice on the week before Christmas with two big heavyweights in Ray Austin and Odlanier Solis fighting to see who will get the chance to face WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko. That’s about as big as it gets in the heavyweight division right now.”

King added, “And there will be many other important fights on the card including a world championship featuring Florida’s own IBF light heavyweight champion Tavoris Cloud defending his belt against a tough Colombian in Fulgencio Zuniga. This will be a big night of boxing in Miami.”

A full undercard will be presented. Those bouts will be announced when the matches have been made.

Sade announces the South Florida date for her 2011 Tour!

It’s been confirmed that Sade will bring her 2011 Tour to the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise/Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday July 15, 2011.

Sade last toured in 2001 for the LOVERS LIVE Tour, playing to more than 1 million fans during that run, according to a press statement for the group. That trek followed 2000's "Lovers Rock," the fifth studio album for Sade, which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.

Kid Rock brings his BORN FREE 2011 Tour to South Florida!

Kid Rock announced last week the first 3 months of his BORN FREE 2011 Tour that comes in support of his new album that hit stores this week. The kickoff of the tour comes in the form of a 40th birthday party Kid Rock is throwing for himself with 60,000 of his closest friends, at Detroit’s Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions football team. The stadium will be renamed “40 Field” in honor of the occasion. The special show will include surprise guests and plenty
of surprises.

As usual Kid Rock will be backed by his own excellent Twisted Brown Trucker Band. Following the Detroit celebration the tour wraps around the country, hitting arenas throughout the country with this first leg of the tour ending March 12, 2011 in Memphis, TN.

This is just the beginning of a busy touring year for Kid Rock, who plans to add more dates later in the year. The headlining tour will also feature very special guest Jamey Johnson, whose new album “The Guitar Song” has been drawing rave reviews from fans and critics alike.

Kid Rock’s BORN FREE 2011 Tour will be at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise/Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Tuesday March 8, 2011.

Linkin Park brings their A THOUSAND SUNS World Tour 2011 to South Florida!

Linkin Park announces its first North American tour in almost three years, promising you a show good enough to take home with you via download.

Touring in support of its recently released album, “A Thousand Suns”, Linkin Park just completed a sold-out run of Europe. The band plays Australia in December and launches its first North American tour since 2008 in Sunrise, Florida at the Bank Atlantic Center.

Traveling with Linkin Park January 20 thru February 11 will be Pendulum and Does It Offend You, Yeah? They are on the bill for arenas in Sunrise, Tampa, Atlanta, Detroit, Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Montreal, Toronto, Washington and Uncasville, Connecticut.

The Prodigy appears beginning February 15 in Houston at the Toyota Center. Other stops with The Prodigy include Dallas, Las Vegas, San Diego, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. The last date on the routing is February 26 in Denver at the Pepsi Center.

Thanking fans for the band’s “Best Live Act” honor at the 2010 MTV European Music Awards, Linkin Park is providing a download of the evening’s performance. The plan calls for a code displayed at each venue the night of the show with fans texting the code to receive the download. Plus, one dollar of every ticket sold will go to Music For Relief, the charity founded by the band to help victims of natural disasters and to create awareness of global warming solutions.

Linkin Park will be at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise/Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Thursday January 20, 2011.

Sade brings her 2011 Tour to South Florida!

After a decade out of the limelight, the 51-year-old contemporary singer Sade Adu and her eponymous backing band reemerged earlier this year with the chart-topping release "Soldier of Love." And now Sade’s first tour in ten years promises to be a big one.

Launching in early summer 2011, the venture will eventually expand to 50 dates across North America. But at the moment, only 10 concerts have been revealed, beginning with a June 16 show at 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore, MD.

Other highlights on the current itinerary include stops on June 24 at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, NJ; July 6 at TD Garden in Boston, MA; and August 5 at United Center in Chicago, IL. North of the border, only two planned performances have been announced: June 28 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto, ON, and June 30 at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC.

Concert dates are confirmed through an August 30 concert at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. In the coming weeks, more show announcements have been promised for more than two dozen markets, including Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Las Vegas, NV; New Orleans, LA; Pittsburgh, PA; and Vancouver, BC… and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Sade last toured in 2001 for the LOVERS LIVE Tour, playing to more than 1 million fans during that run, according to a press statement for the group. That trek followed 2000's "Lovers Rock," the fifth studio album for Sade, which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.

The singer and band released "Soldier of Love" in February this year, and the record instantly rocketed to the top of the charts. By the first week of July, Billboard ranked it as the third best-selling album of 2010 (behind Lady Antebellum and Justin Bieber) with more than 1,200,000 units sold nationally.

Though it’s been confirmed that Sade will be heading to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, no venue or date has been confirmed. We will post this information once it is announced.

Salt n Pepa head to South Florida with Whodini, Kurtis Blow, Biz Markie & Doug E Fresh and their THE LEGENDS OF HIP HOP Tour!

Platinum Productions presents Salt n Pepa’s THE LEGENDS OF HIP HOP Tour.

By the late 1980s, hip-hop was on its way to becoming a male-dominated art form, which is what made the emergence of Salt n Pepa so significant. As the first all-female rap crew (even their DJs were women) of importance, the group broke down a number of doors for women in hip-hop. The duo’s hit songs include “Push It,” “Shake Your Thang.” “Shoop,” “Whatta Man” and their biggest hit to date, “Let’s Talk About Sex.” They later re-recorded the song as a safe-sex rap, “Let’s Talk About AIDS.”

Coming out of the fertile early-’80s New York rap scene, Whodini were one of the first rap groups to add a straight R&B twist to their music, thus laying the groundwork for the new jack swing movement. The group consisted of rappers Jalil Hutchins and John “Ecstasy” Fletcher, adding legendary DJ Drew “Grandmaster Dee” Carter, known for being able to scratch records with nearly every part of his body, in 1986. Whodini made its name with good-humored songs like “Magic’s Wand” (the first rap song to feature an accompanying video), “The Haunted House of Rock” (a rewrite of “Monster Mash”), and “Freaks Come Out at Night,” and their live shows were the first rap concerts to feature official dancers (U.T.F.O. members Doctor Ice and Kangol Kid).

THE LEGENDS OF HIP HOP Tour will also include: Kurtis Blow, Biz Markie & Doug E. Fresh.

Salt n Pepa’s THE LEGENDS OF HIP HOP Tour will be at the James L. Knight Center in downtown Miami, Florida on Friday February 11, 2011.

Celine Dion Returns to Caesars Palace for 3-Year Run in 2011!

Celine Dion will be returning to Las Vegas in March 2011 to begin a three year residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

The brand-new show designed exclusively for The Colosseum will premiere on March 15, 2011 and features 31 musicians, consisting of a full orchestra and band. The show's concept will be one-of-a-kind, centered on capturing the romance of classic Hollywood movies and performed with a stunning visual presentation.

"I'm coming back home to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and I'm very excited about it," said Celine. "With the orchestra and the band we're going to be able to perform our songs like never before. The repertoire is going to be extraordinary ... a mix of timeless Hollywood classics, along with all the favorites that my fans like to hear me sing. It's going to be a very beautiful show, and I think we'll be raising the bar higher than we've ever done before. There'll be some truly wonderful moments ... I can't wait!"

"AEG is excited about the return of the Female Artist of the Decade," said John Meglen, President and co-CEO of AEG Live/Concerts West. "Celine's impact on the entertainment standard in Las Vegas is the bar all others compare to. We look forward to her return to The Colosseum. We are excited about continuing our success with Caesars Palace and are optimistic on the future of Las Vegas."

"Caesars Palace is thrilled to welcome Celine's fans from all over the world," said Gary Selesner, president of the famed resort. "I can't overstate the excitement among our team members, guests and partners, all of whom consider Celine and her husband Rene special members of the Caesars Palace family."

After five consecutive years of sold-out shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Celine embarked on a year-long worldwide tour in 2008-2009, visiting five continents, 25 countries and playing to more than 3 million fans. Following the conclusion of the tour, and after taking a year off to enjoy some valuable family time, Celine is preparing for her triumphant return to Las Vegas in 2011.

Celine Dion begins her 3-year Las Vegas return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on March 15, 2011.

WWE Survivor Series Pay-Per-View Returns to South Florida!

WWE Survivor Series 2010 returns for a 23rd year in 2010. The event will take place this Sunday, November 21st in Miami, Florida.

The Survivor Series made its pay-per view debut on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1987, and was held at the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, Ohio.

Survivor Series is the second longest running PPV event in WWE history, behind WrestleMania, and along with the Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, and SummerSlam, it is one of the original four WWE annual PPV events.

During a WWE investors meeting in February, Vince McMahon announced that the event would be discontinued and re-branded due to a poor PPV buy rate in 2009 (225,000 buys) and an out-dated concept.

The WWE Survivor Series Pay-Per-View event will be at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida on Sunday November 21, 2010.

Andre Rieu brings his CELEBRATION OF MUSIC 2010 TOUR to South Florida!

Andre Rieu, the world's most popular classical musician known for his energetic and festive live concerts, has added a second leg to his CELEBRATION OF MUSIC 2010 North American Tour. The fall leg will start on November 29th at the Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, AZ, and includes concerts in Los Angeles, CA; Las Vegas, NV; San Diego, CA; Seattle, WA; Ontario, CA; Sunrise, FL and Tampa, FL; as well as previously announced concerts in San Jose, CA and Vancouver, BC.

The aptly titled CELEBRATION OF MUSIC TOUR describes what fans can expect to experience during Rieu's 2010 North American performances. These aren't ordinary concerts, but celebrations of music in all its wonderful and powerful aspects featuring Andre Rieu, accompanied by his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra.

"Music is the most wonderful thing in the world - it triggers emotions," says Andre Rieu. "I want to bring joy with an ode to waltzes, polkas, romantic ballads and many more beautiful melodies. It will be a very special night."

"His fans in the USA will love this new show," says Marthijn Graafland, Director North America at Andre Rieu Productions and the promoter for this tour. "Especially since this tour is in the midst of the holiday period, it is not to be missed. In Europe, his Christmas concerts attract over 20,000 fans a night. Andre is known for creating the perfect holiday show atmosphere."

Andre Rieu is one of the best-selling live acts in the world. Billboard ranked Rieu's 2009 tour as the sixth best seller of the year, with 835,000 tickets sold worldwide. In 2008 and 2009, he toured the globe with a replica of the Viennese Schonbrunn castle, to which he added fountains and two ice rinks to make it the biggest stage in the world. Rieu, who has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, travels with his own Johann Strauss Orchestra, and an entourage of more than 100 people in total. His concerts are known for their festive atmosphere, where fans are encouraged to get out of their seats and waltz in the aisles. His latest album reached #2 on the UK pop charts, and he is been certified 100-times platinum in Australia, while he also has his own television series in the Netherlands. Due to the recent eruption of the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajokull, Rieu himself chartered a plane for more than 100 employees to fly to South Africa, rather than disappointing fans of his current tour there.

Andre Rieu (with his Johann Strauss Orchestra) will be at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida on Thursday December 9, 2010.

Michael Bolton to hit South Florida in January 2011!

Following a couple international jaunts, Michael Bolton returns to the road for an extensive tour behind his new album, "One World One Love."

The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter’s tour started on August 13th in Tacoma, WA and continues with stops across North America through early 2011.

Bolton's 18th studio set, "One World One Love," hit shelves May 4th and features tracks penned by Lady Gaga ("Murder My Heart") and Ne-Yo ("The Best"), as well as covers of ballads by Terrence Trent D'Arby ("Sign Your Name") and Van Morrison ("Crazy Love").

Bolton released the live album "Michael Bolton: Live at the Royal Albert Hall," which is available exclusively at Target retailers. The set follows the PBS broadcast of Bolton's sold-out performance at London's Royal Albert Hall, which included classics such as "When a Man Loves a Woman" and "Time, Love and Tenderness" along with songs from the new collection.

During his career, Bolton has sold more than 53 million records and found himself on the pop, R&B and classical charts. He has sung with Luciano Pavarotti and Ray Charles, written songs with Bob Dylan and traded guitar licks with B.B. King, according to his bio. The award-winning songwriter has also found his share of success writing for an array of other artists--everyone from Barbra Streisand to KISS.

Michael Bolton will be at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach on Thursday January 13, 2011 and at the Knight Concert Hall at the Arsht Center in downtown Miami, Florida on Monday January 17, 2011.

Justin Bieber brings the 2nd leg of his MY WORLD Tour back to South Florida!

Christmas came early for Justin Bieber fans as the teen star brings the 2nd leg of his MY WORLD headlining tour.

Millions of fans have already purchased tickets (or convinced their parents to buy tickets for them), making Bieber one of the biggest headline attractions of 2010.

Presented by AEG Live and Xbox 360, the second leg will play more than 35 cities. First show was in Timonium, MD, at the Maryland State Fair on September 5. Eight days later he pulled into Winnipeg for a show at the MTS Center on September 14; then Regina at Brandt Centre on September 16; Saskatoon at the Credit Union Centre on September 17; Edmonton at Rexall Place on September 19 and Calgary at Pengrowth Saddledome on September 20.

Bieber then headed to the West Coast, playing Vancouver at General Motors Place on Octob19; Sacramento at ARCO Arena on October 22; Ontario, California, at Citizens Business Bank Arena on October 24; Los Angeles at Staples Center on October 25; Anaheim at Honda Center on October 27; San Jose at HP Pavilion on October 28 and San Diego at the Sports Arena on October 30.

Other cities on the second leg include (or included) Oklahoma City, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Boston, Montreal Pittsburgh and Birmingham before he wraps it all up in Atlantic City.

Justin Bieber's South Florida return date will be at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida on Saturday December 18, 2010.

Ludacris' KINGS OF RAP concert rescheduled... AGAIN!

Well... the upcoming Ludacris KINGS OF RAP concert has been rescheduled again. It has been moved up to this coming Thursday November 11, 2010.

The concert was originally scheduled for Saturday September 18, 2010 and would have included Rick Ross. It was later rescheduled to Saturday November 20, 2010 but with Rick Ross no longer on the bill. Sielik Productions promised to announce another 'hot artist' as a replacement, but nothing was ever announced. Rumor now has it that Ludacris cohort Enrique Iglesias might be filling in the open spot.

Again... any new changes, we will keep you posted.

Cirque du Soleil brings… Michael Jackson: THE IMMORTAL World Tour to South Florida!

If you never got the chance to see Michael Jackson in concert, this could be the next best thing. Jackson's estate and Cirque du Soleil announced the dates for Michael Jackson: THE IMMORTAL World Tour.

Michael Jackson: THE IMMORTAL World Tour by Cirque du Soleil is an electrifying production that unfolds inside the creative mind of the King of Pop.

Written and directed by Jamie King, the multimillion-dollar shows are scheduled to begin October 2011 and travel across North America to nearly 30 cities. According to a press release, the event is set to combine Jackson's timeless tunes and choreography with Cirque's creative background to showcase "Michael's global messages of love, peace and unity." The production hopes to bring fans into a fantasy world based on the singer's inspirational Giving Tree, which remains the central muse for his love of everything including music, dance, fairy tale and magic, and nature.

Earlier this year, Cirque du Soleil President and CEO Daniel Lamarre spoke about incorporating the late singer's new, old and unreleased songs into the production. "The entire catalog is open to us ... we don't know [which songs we'll use] yet, but obviously all of the people will be looking for the big hits of Michael Jackson; we don't want to avoid that," Lamarre said. "We want to make sure that we will meet musical expectations from the fans."

Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson: THE IMMORTAL World Tour will be at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida on Friday March 2, 2012.

Iron Maiden bring their THE FINAL FRONTIER World Tour to South Florida!

Iron Maiden have announced a 29-date world tour for 2011. THE FINAL FRONTIER World Tour will hit 26 cities in 13 countries across five continents.

The metal legends are touring behind their 15th studio album, “The Final Frontier”, which was released this past August 2010.

"We're pushing the boundaries even further and going to more places Maiden has never been before . . . in true Frontier style!! We very much look forward to playing in Singapore, Indonesia and South Korea for the first time, as well as revisiting our fans everywhere else," frontman Bruce Dickinson says in a press release.

Dickinson also notes that the band will change up its set list this time around too.

"Of course we will play more songs from the new album and some other recent material, but we will include a healthy dose of older fan favorites as we will be playing to so many new faces who we know will want to hear those songs live for the first time," he adds.

Iron Maiden will be at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise/Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Saturday April 16, 2011.

Huey Lewis and The News bring their SOULSVILLE Tour to South Florida!

Grammy-winners Huey Lewis and The News released this week 'Soulsville,' their first album in nine years. Recorded at historic Ardent Studios in Memphis, the album features 14 classic songs from the vault of Stax Records, including “Respect Yourself” and “Got To Get You Off My Mind”.

Considered to be the preeminent soul music label in America, Stax was home to artists like Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Booker T & The MG’s, and Isaac Hayes, and produced an astounding number of hit records throughout the 1960’s & 70’s. Ably paying tribute to the rich Stax legacy, Huey Lewis and The News, joined by their long time horn section, capture the energy and excitement of this important era.

'Soulsville' re-unites Huey Lewis and the News with co-producer Jim Gaines ('Sports,' 'Fore!') who worked at the Stax studios as a young man and was involved in many of the label's original recordings.

“We’re especially proud of the collection” says Lewis, who has been previewing material from the album while on a critically acclaimed summer tour. “There should be a number of surprises for everyone.”

Formed from two rival Bay Area bands in 1979, Huey Lewis and The News play a brand of straight-ahead rock and roll that has outlasted countless trends, selling over 20 million albums and earning Grammy Awards along the way. The group still performs around 100 shows a year. Lewis has enjoyed recent success on screen and stage as well, acting on the hit television show “Hot in Cleveland”, and performing in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical revival of CHICAGO.

Huey Lewis and The News will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida on Wednesday December 15, 2010.

International flamenco group Los Vivancos bring their new show EXTREME FLAMENCO FUSION to South Florida!

The award-winning international biggest selling Flamenco group Los Vivancos: Aaron, Josue, Israel, Judah, Joshua, Elias and Cristo - seven brothers (out of 39 brothers and sisters), dance is a way of life and a showcase of their heritage. The flamenco show brings a variety of musical and dance disciplines, including some of the more graceful movements from the martial arts, ballet, theater and the circus. Arie Kaduri of NYK Productions INC. says "... you see it once; you'll want to see it again and again".

Raised by a wandering musician family, Los Vivancos spent their youth traveling the world absorbing the diverse cultures they encountered, ultimately incorporating them into their flamenco performances. As they became teenagers, the demand for the brothers' unique talent increased and they found themselves performing together around the world.

Educated in different cities around the globe, the brothers attended the prestigious academies Conservatorio Profesional de Danza Instituto del Teatro in Barcelona, Real Conservatorio de Danza de Madrid in Madrid, National London Studio in England, Qüánticoh Independent School in Canada, Dutch Ballet Theatre in the Netherlands, The Royal Music Conservatory of Vancouver and the studios of Amor de Dios. All speak a minimum of four languages and play at least two instruments each allowing them to write and compose their own scores.

Los Vivancos' career highlights include sold out performances at the renowned Montecarlo Circus Festival in Italy, at the Teatro Gran Via of Madrid and at the The Premio Nacional de Teatro "Posada de las Animas" and at various theaters in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Israel. The talented septet has been featured on the smash ABC TV hit “Dancing with the Stars” and on Magic TV's renowned French Program “Le Plus Grand Cabaret Du Monde”.

The brothers have been special guests and choreographers in Mylene Farmer's production of "Avant Que L'Ombre" at the Bercy Stadium in Paris and have collaborated with actor Antonio Banderas, Dortmund's Symphonic Orchestra with which they performed at Dortmund's Konthertus Haus (Germany) and pianist Manolo Carrasco.

Commendations and awards include first prize at the San Remo Music Festival in Italy, the Gran Teatro La Fenice de Venecia Award given by Princess Stefania De Monaco and the Jerome Medrano Special Award at the Montecarlo Circus Festival, among many others.

Los Vivancos’ EXTREME FLAMENCO FUSION will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida from January 19 thru 23, 2011.

Maze featuring Frankie Beverly close out 2010 in South Florida!

The music of Maze featuring Frankie Beverly are distinctive, passionate, creative, original, soulful, and powerful. For nearly thirty years Maze and Frankie Beverly have created a unique sound and become one of the most influential groups in history.

Maze featuring Frankie Beverly has performed some of the most recognizable songs in music history. The legendary group is known for hits like “Joy & Pain”, “I Can’t Get Over You” and “Lady of Magic.”

With sold-out audiences across the country and a tour schedule that keeps them criss-crossing the country, the band has come to be known as the "best kept secret in the industry".

Recently Maze released a 20-track double-CD "Anthology" of the most popular and successful songs by Frankie Beverly’s smooth soul/R&B group.

Maze with Frankie Beverly will be at the James L. Knight Center in downtown Miami, Florida on Friday December 31, 2010.

Ozzy Osbourne brings Slash and his World Tour to South Florida!

Ozzy Osbourne — who will begin his fall North American arena tour November 12th in Victoria, B.C — has now announced a second set of U.S. dates which will start on January 16th, 2011 in Omaha, Nebraska.

The six-week 2011 tour, part of the multi-platinum Rock And Roll Hall of Fame inductee's in-progress 18-month world tour, will include a pair of intimate shows: January 26th at the Dodge Theater in Phoenix and February 1st at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles.

Osbourne's longtime friend and musical collaborator Slash will open all the concerts on the second leg.

Osbourne recently completed some overseas festival appearances and headlining overseas performances including his first-ever concert in Israel: a September 28th Ozzfest show at Hayarkon Park in Tel Aviv.

Ozzy performed in Japan on October 16th in Kobe and October 17th in Tokyo, before he returned to the U.S. to headline the Voodoo Experience Festival this Halloween weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana; he will rock the three-day event at City Park City tomorrow Saturday, October 30th.

Ozzy will then launch his first leg of solo dates which includes a December 1st show at Madison Square Garden in New York and ending on December 12th at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Halford, featuring legendary Judas Priest front man Rob Halford, will perform on the 2010 dates.

Ozzy's fall tour dates coincide with the recent release of an expanded two-CD version of the "Scream" album. This "Tour Edition" package will feature seven bonus songs: a mix of previously unreleased tracks and live recordings. Epic will also issue a four-sided vinyl edition that includes five bonus tracks: the three aforementioned songs from the "Scream" sessions and the live version of "Let Me Hear You Scream", along with the single version of "Life Won't Wait."

Ozzy Osbourne (with opening act: Slash) will be at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise/Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Saturday February 20, 2011.

ELLA: The Lady Behind the Legend heads to South Florida!

ELLA: The Lady Behind the Legend -- it's a life lived out loud in this exhilarating new musical about "The First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald. This theatrical event weaves myth, memory and music as it tells the uplifting and poignant story of one of the greatest jazz/pop vocalists of 20th century music.

It's 1966 and the fabled songstress is preparing for one of the most important concerts of her career. As she jams with the musicians (including famed trumpeter Louis Armstrong) and gets ready to meet the audience, Ella reflects on her life, her secrets and the love of music that made her soar.

ELLA: The Lady Behind the Legend… features more than a dozen of her most famous hits, including "A Tisket, A Tasket," "How High the Moon," "That Old Black Magic" and "They Can't Take that Away from Me," this swinging new musical invites audiences to fall in love all over again with the magic and soul of Ella Fitzgerald.

ELLA: The Lady Behind the Legend will be at the Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from February 24 thru 27, 2011.

Cirque du Soleil's KOOZA extends it's South Florida run!

Cirque du Soleil is pleased to announce that the limited engagement of their new show KOOZA in Miami has been extended to Sunday December 19, 2010.

With its big top touring production, KOOZA, opens Friday, November 12, 2010. KOOZA performs under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) at Bicentennial Park in downtown Miami, Florida.

KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil: It combines two circus traditions – acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show is set in an electrifying and exotic visual world full of surprises, thrills, chills, audacity and total involvement. Truly an adrenaline rush of acrobatics in a crazy kingdom!

Gilberto Santa Rosa brings his SANTA ROSA AL 100% World Tour to South Florida!

Gilberto Santa Rosa, Tropical Music "Artist of the Decade" by Billboard, returns in 2010 with a new world tour: SANTA ROSA AL 100%, and under new management with Eventus.

After selling out venues such as the American Airlines Arena in Miami, the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles, and Madison Square Garden in New York, Santa Rosa takes on more intimate venues to get up close and personal with his fans.

SANTA ROSA AL 100% World Tour opened May 6th in Chicago and will progress throughout 2010, including a string of intimate performances at House of Blues venues in Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Diego and Orlando, making him the first Salsa act to tour using multiple House of Blues venues. The tour will also include several performances abroad in Latin America (Colombia, Venezuela, Perú, Panamá and Ecuador), wrapping up the GRAMMY® winner's overseas leg of the tour in Europe (Spain, Italy, and France).

Gilberto Santa Rosa, known in the music industry as "El Caballero de la Salsa", is a Puerto Rican born Tropical music aficionado. His perfection of a unique style of soneo, improvisation of Salsa ballads, launched Santa Rosa as a pioneer, making him successful in both the tropical and romantic styles of music. Santa Rosa boasts an impressive resume, which includes a 1990 Billboard Premio Lo Nuestro for Best Male Singer, a Latin GRAMMY® in 2006 for Best Salsa Album, and a GRAMMY® in 2007 for Best Tropical Album. "El Caballero" participated in the first Festival Presidente in the Dominican Republic and in July of 2008 became the first Salsa singer to perform at the Palau de la Música in Barcelona. As well, Santa Rosa has outsold many major Tropical artists including Celia Cruz and Marc Anthony. He is a master when it comes to Tropical music and his skill resonates in each song he releases; Latin crooner Víctor Manuelle can attest to this since it was Santa Rosa who discovered the Latin GRAMMY® nominated salsa singer.

Gilberto Santa Rosa will be at The Fillmore at the Jackie Gleason Theatre in Miami Beach, Florida on Saturday November 27, 2010.