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Disney teen queen Miley Cyrus is planning to kickoff her world tour starting with a concert in Ecuador. Reportedly, she will play a show in Quito on April 29th, followed by a concert in Lima, Peru on May 1st.

According to reports, Miley is expected to make a tour announcement with more dates coming in the very near future.

Most recently, it was decided that Miley would go forward with the release of her second single from Can’t Be Tamed, Every Rose Has Its Thorn. The song was originally sang by Poison, but Miley and Bret Michaels did the duet for her current album.

The song was shelved as a single after reports hit the internet that her mother Tish was having an affair with Bret. After her parents reconciled, the song was given a single release date.

Legendary “Rock You Like A Hurricane” rockers The Scorpions are saying farewell to the music industry after 40 years in the business. But not before embarking on a two-year world tour.

They made the official announcement on their website, but let fans know that they will have the chance to say goodbye, as they are touring for the next two years, before hanging up their guitars.

A statement on their website says, “It was always our pleasure, our purpose in life, our passion and we were fortunate enough to make music for you – whether it was live on stage or in the studio, creating new songs. While we were working on our album these past few months, we could literally feel how powerful and creative our work was – and how much fun we were still having, in the process. But there was also something else. We want to end the Scorpions extraordinary career on a high note. We are extremely grateful for the fact that we still have the same passion for music we’ve always had since the beginning. This is why, especially now, we agree we have reached the end of the road. We finish our career with an album we consider to be one of the best we have ever recorded and with a tour that will start in our home country Germany and take us to five different continents over the next few years. We want you, our fans, to be the first to know about this. Thank you for your never-ending support throughout the years!”

Will you go see them on their farewell tour?

Carrie Underwood has announced on her official website that she is gearing up to tour in support of her latest album, “Play On” in 2010.

The tour is set to kick on March 11, 2010 with special guests Craig Morgan and Sons Of Silvia.

The first leg of 45 shows will run through May 30th with tickets going on sale December 18, 2009.

She said, “I am getting so excited about next year as we are currently working through all the big plans for the tour. I cannot wait to perform new music and see familiar faces across the U.S. and Canada!”

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If you haven’t had the opportunity to hear Fever Ray yet, then you don’t know what you’re missing!

The group is going on their North American tour in support of their debut album, “Fever Ray”.

Check out their video for “When I Grow Up”:

This song always comes on Pig Radio, and I love it.

After the jump for their 2009 tour dates!

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If you’re a fan of No Doubt like I am, then this is the sweepstakes for you!

The good folks over at State Farm are sponsoring your chance to win four tickets, along with a meet and greet with the band, AND spending money!

Four winners will be selected and each winner and 3 of their friends will receive VIP treatment for a 3 day/2 night trip to a No Doubt concert in Las Vegas in August. The winner’s VIP treatment will include:

- airfare
- hotel
- $1000 of spending money
- limo service
- autographed merchandise
- and a chance to meet the band!

Enter here at State Farm’s Music Tour website! You along with three friends could be heading to Las Vegas on them to meet No Doubt!! What are you waiting for?!??

For more information on the band, as well as their 2009 concert dates, head on over to their official website.

Britney Spears is reportedly in talks to bring the Circus to the land down under. According to TMZ, Britney was a part of a hearing today that could see her tour going down to Australia.

Lawyers today raised the idea of expanding Brit’s tour to include dates in Australia and parts of Europe. Currently Britney’s tour dates are in the U.S. and Canada, with a few dates in London in June.

Nothing has been set in stone as of today and the pop star’s attorneys are due back in court on April 14th.

Keep your fingers crossed, Aussies!

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New Kids On The Block fans will be as pleased as punch to learn that the group have announced their “Full Service” Tour dates.

May 28: Atlanta (Lakewood Amphitheatre)
May 29: Birmingham, Ala. (Verizon Wireless Music Center)
May 30: Tampa, Fla. (Ford Amphitheater)
May 31: West Palm Beach, Fla. (Cruzan Amphitheater)
June 2: Charlotte, N.C. (Verizon Wireless Amphitheater)
June 3: Raleigh, N.C. (Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion )
June 5: Virginia Beach, Va. (Verizon Wireless Amphitheater)
June 6: Camden, N.J. (Susquehanna Bank Center)
June 7: Washington, D.C. (Nissan Pavilion)
June 10: Scranton, Pa. (Toyota Pavilion)
June 11: Pittsburgh (Post-Gazette Pavilion)
June 12: Wantagh, N.Y. (Nikon at Jones Beach Theater)
June 13: Holmdel, N.J. (PNC Bank Arts Center)
June 14: Buffalo, N.Y. (Darien Lake Performing Arts Center)
June 16: Saratoga, N.Y. (Saratoga Performing Arts Center)
June 18: Uncasville, Conn. (Mohegan Sun)
June 19: Boston (Comcast Center)
June 21: Toronto (Molson Amphitheater)
June 23: Cleveland (Blossom Music Center)
June 25: Detroit (DTE Energy Music Center)
June 26: Chicago (First Midwest Bank Amphitheater)
June 27: Cincinnati ( Riverbend Music Center)
June 28: INDIANAPOLIS (Verizon Amphitheater)
July 1: St. Louis (Verizon Wireless)
July 2: Memphis, Tenn. (Mud Island Ampitheater)
July 3: Wichita, Kans. (Hartman Arena)
July 7: Seattle (White River Amphitheatre)
July 9: San Francisco (Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord)
July 10: Irvine, Calif. (Verizon Wireless Ampitheater)
July 11: Las Vegas (The Pearl)
July 12: Phoenix (Cricket Wireless Pavilion)
July 15: Denver (Fiddler’s Green)
July 17: Dallas (Superpages.com Center)
July 18: Houston (Cynthia Mitchell Woods Pavilion)

I know the only tour I plan on going to see in June is Def Leppard on June 25th.

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For postponing some of her tour dates for “The Fame Ball“, Lady Gaga is saying that she’s sick and she’s sorry. She postponed tonight’s show in Washington, DC, as well as tomorrow night’s show in Richmond, Virginia.

At least she’s offering some sort of explanation. Poor thing, I hope she feels better soon!

She says:

I am so terribly sad about the postponed performances. I wanted to tell you all, that although many assume it’s because of Idol, the truth is I have had a high fever and some crazy virus for days, and I am still sick. We are very pleased with how Idol went, but after weeks of not a day off my schedule, my team and doctor felt it imperative that I sleep for a few days.

My friends surprised me with a birthday cake and pinata post show at a friends art studio last night, my spirits are already higher, and I am now straight back to bed to sleep for the next couple days.

But, I could barely sleep in this morning thinking about all of you. And while some I’m sure are inventing curse words for me, the shows have now been moved to bigger venues. for more dancing, more sweating, and more of my props to fit on stage. your support means everything to me, and I am truly very sorry if I’ve upset anyone. And to my gay fans, please know that I’m always thinking about you, and how I can give you and every tour date the absolute best performance of my life. I will see you all for Dinah Shore this weekend. I love you more than words or music can express.

Love & Art, Sincerely,
Gaga

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On her MySpace blog, Lady Gaga has announced a full U.S. tour!

“The Fame Ball” kicks off on March 12th in San Diego. Check out the full list of dates:

March 12 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues
March 13 – Los Angeles, CA – Avalon
March 14 – San Francisco, CA – Mezzanine
March 16 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox / The Market
March 17 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
March 18 – Vancouver, BC – The Commodore Ballroom
March 21 – Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre
March 23 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line Music Café
March 24 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
March 25 – Pontiac, MI – Crofoot Ballroom
March 26 – Toronto, ON – Elements
March 27 – Ottawa, ON – Bronson Center
March 28 – Montreal, QC – Metropolis
March 30 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
March 31 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
April 1 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of the Living Arts
April 2 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
April 3 – Richmond, VA – Toad’s Place
April 6 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues
April 7 – Tampa, FL – The Ritz
April 8 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution
April 9 – Atlanta, GA – Centerstage

No Ohio?!???

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As you may have noticed last week, The Raveonettes’ Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo recently sat down to record discussions of every song on their Vice Records debut, Lust Lust Lust. The duo touched on the writing, recording, pitfalls, and successes of each of the album’s twelve tracks. Last week, the mini-interviews were premiered throughout the blogosphere on Brooklyn Vegan, My Old Kentucky Blog, The Tripwire, Chromewaves, You Ain’t No Picasso, and The Music Slut. Currently they’re all available on You Tube.

Watch and Share The Raveonettes’ Track-by-Track Discussions of Lust Lust Lust [Vice Records], here.

And if that isn’t enough Sune and Sharin for you, throughout the band’s current tour (dates below), the duo will be sending exclusive video clips and pictures to their fans via iLike and Facebook.

In other news, the Raveonettes recently stopped by the old office space where The Doors laid down LA Woman to record a new Rock Landmark feature for AOL Spinner. Check out the below link for a cover of “Riders on the Storm,” delivered from the same bathroom where Jim Morrison recorded all of the album’s vocals.

Watch and Share The Raveonettes’ AOL Spinner Rock Landmark Video.

Raveonettes Tour Dates:

03-04 LA, CA @ El Rey Theatre TIX

03-05 San Francisco, CA @ The Independent TIX

03-07 Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge TIX

03-08 Vancouver, BC, CAN @ The Plaza Niteclub TIX

03-09 Seattle, WA @ Neumos TIX

03-12 – 03-16 Austin, TX @ SXSW

03-17 Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry TIX

03-18 Chicago, IL @ Double Door TIX

03-19 Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick TIX

03-21 Toroto, ON, CAN @ Opera House TIX

03-22 Montreal, QC, CAN @ Les Saint TIX

03-23 Hoboken, NJ @ Maxwell’s TIX

03-24 Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club TIX

03-27 Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s TIX

03-28 Baltimore, MD @ The Ottobar TIX

03-29 Washington, DC @ Black Cat TIX

MATCHBOX TWENTY
“EXILE IN AMERICA”
WINTER 2008 TOUR
SPECIAL GUESTS: ALANIS MORISSETTE AND MUTEMATH

January
25 Hollywood, FL Hard Rock Live
26 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum
28 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
29 Charlotte, NC Cricket Arena

February
1 Chicago, IL Sears Centre
2 Detroit, MI Palace of Auburn Hills
4 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center
5 Milwaukee, WI Bradley Center
7 Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena
8 Fairfax, VA Patriot Center
12 Verona, NY Turning Stone Resort & Casino*
14 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
15 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Hotel Event Center**
16 Niagara Falls, NY Seneca Niagara Casino Theatre
18 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena
19 Reading, PA Sovereign Center
21 Albany, NY Times Union Center
22 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
25 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center
26 Omaha, NE Qwest Center
28 Houston, TX Toyota Center
29 Dallas, TX Nokia Theatre

March
2 Oklahoma City, OK Ford Center
4 Colorado Springs, CO World Arena
5 Denver, CO Broomfield Events Center
6 Salt Lake City, UT E Center
8 Seattle, WA Key Arena
9 Vancouver, BC General Motors Place
12 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion
14 Reno, NV Reno Events Center
16 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
17 Phoenix, AZ Cricket Pavilion
18 Las Vegas, NV The Pearl Concert Theater

*Alanis Morissette not performing on this show (to be confirmed)
**MUTEMATH not performing on this show

Now, who doesn’t need a little Rob Thomas in their lives?