Source: soundchronicle.com

Soul singer Mary J. Blige, and Hip hop musician Jay-Z unveiled dates of their co-headlining North American tour in 2008. The trek kicks off March 22 in Miami’s American Airlines Arena. Included below current tour itinerary lists 10 dates up to the middle of April. Blige, and Jay-Z will visit Philadelphia (PA), Toronto (ON), Boston (MA), Los Angeles (CA), and other cities. More dates will be announced in near future. Latest Jay-Z studio album American Gangster hit stores in November, and sold more than 400,000 copies in first week. Mary J. Blige released in December disk Growing Pains which debuted at Number 2 on the Billboard Top 200.

Mary J. Blige Tickets

Jay-Z Tickets

Mary J. Blige, and Jay-Z 2008 Tour Dates
3/22/2008 - Miami, FL - American Airlines Arena
3/26/2008 - Baltimore, MD - 1st Mariner Arena
3/27/2008 - Uniondale, NY - Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
3/28/2008 - East Rutherford, NJ - Izod Center
3/30/2008 - Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center
4/2/2008 - Toronto, Ontario - Air Canada Centre
4/3/2008 - Boston, MA - TD Banknorth Garden
4/5/2008 - Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum
4/6/2008 - Washington, DC - Verizon Center
4/16/2008 - Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl

Source: soundchronicle.com

British Trip-hop outfit Morcheeba announced North American tour to be conducted in spring 2008. The trek kicks off March 24 in Washington (DC), includes 15 dates in US, and Canada, and wraps up April 13 in Los Angeles’ Henry Fonda Theatre. The band will visit Philadelphia (PA), New York (NY), Montreal (QB), Toronto (ON), Chicago (IL), Denver (CO), Seattle (WA), San Francisco (CA), and other markets. After that Morcheeba will have a bunch of concerts in Europe. Brothers Paul and Ross Godfrey will perform on this tour with vocalists Manda, and Bradley Burgess. Latest Morcheeba album Dive Deep has been released February 4 and features lead single “Enjoy the Ride”.

Morcheeba 2008 North American Tour Dates
3/24/2008 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
3/25/2008 - Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero
3/26/2008 - New York, NY - Webster Hall
3/27/2008 - Somerville, MA - Somerville Theatre
3/29/2008 - Montreal, Quebec - Club Soda
3/30/2008 - Toronto, Ontario - Opera House
4/1/2008 - Chicago, IL - Park West
4/2/2008 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
4/4/2008 - Denver, CO - Gothic Theatre
4/5/2008 - Aspen, CO - Belly Up Aspen
4/8/2008 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Commodore Ballroom
4/9/2008 - Seattle, WA - Showbox at the Market
4/11/2008 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore
4/12/2008 - San Diego, CA - 4th & B
4/13/2008 - Los Angeles, CA - Henry Fonda Theatre

Source: soundchronicle.com

Liverpool Indie Rock outfit Clinic announced North American 2008 tour dates as they will back upcoming album Do It. The trek includes 20 dates, kicks off May 8 by concert in Brooklyn’s Music Hall of Williamsburg, and wraps up May 31 in New York’s Bowery Ballroom. Clinic will also visit Montreal (QB), Toronto (ON), Chicago (IL), Minneapolis (MN), Seattle (WA), Portland (OR), San Francisco (CA), Atlanta (GA), Philadelphia (PA), and other cities. Tour schedule is below; tickets are on sale. Band members are Ade Blackburn (keyboard, melodica, vocals), Brian Campbell (bass, flute, vocals), Hartley (guitar, clarinet, keyboards), Carl Turney (drums, piano, backing vocals).

Clinic Tickets

Clinic 2008 Tour Dates - North America
5/8/2008 - Brooklyn, NY - Music Hall of Williamsburg
5/9/2008 - Boston, MA - Paradise
5/10/2008 - Montreal, Quebec - La Sala Rossa
5/11/2008 - Toronto, Ontario - Lee’s Palace
5/12/2008 - Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle
5/13/2008 - Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry
5/16/2008 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Richard’s on Richards
5/17/2008 - Seattle, WA - Neumos
5/18/2008 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge
5/19/2008 - San Francisco, CA - Independent
5/20/2008 - West Hollywood, CA - Troubadour
5/23/2008 - Austin, TX - Emo’s
5/24/2008 - Baton Rouge, LA - Spanish Moon
5/25/2008 - Atlanta, GA - The Earl
5/26/2008 - Chapel Hill, NC - Cats Cradle
5/27/2008 - Lancaster, PA - Chameleon Club
5/28/2008 - Washington, DC - Black Cat
5/29/2008 - Baltimore, MD - Sonar
5/30/2008 - Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda’s
5/31/2008 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom

Source: soundchronicle.com

Californian metallists Megadeath heralded schedule of Gigantour 2008. North American leg of the trek includes 29 dates, kicks off April 12 in Denver’s The Fillmore, and wraps up May 22 in Mesa (AZ). Megadeath is tour’s headliner; other acts are In Flames, Children of Bodom, Job For a Cowboy, and High on Fire. In North America Gigantour will hit Dallas (TX), Houston (TX), Atlanta (GA), New York (NY), Baltimore (MD), Montreal (QB), Toronto (ON), Cleveland (OH), Chicago (IL), and other markets. Current Megadeath’s lineup is Dave Mustaine (guitar, vocals), Chris Broderick (guitar, backup vocals), James Lomenzo (bass), and Shawn Drover (drums).

Gigantour 2008 Tickets

Megadeath Tickets

Gigantour 2008 North American Tour Dates
4/12/2008 - Denver, CO - The Fillmore
4/13/2008 - Albuquerque, NM - Journal Pavilion
4/15/2008 - Dallas, TX - Nokia Theatre
4/16/2008 - Corpus Christi, TX - Concrete Street
4/17/2008 - Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theatre
4/19/2008 - Louisville, KY - Louisville Gardens
4/20/2008 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
4/22/2008 - New York, NY - Hammerstein Ballroom
4/24/2008 - Worcester, MA - Palladium
4/26/2008 - Baltimore, MD - Merriweather Post Pavilion
4/28/2008 - Quebec City, Quebec - Pavilion De La Jeunesse
4/29/2008 - Montreal, Quebec - Bell Centre
4/30/2008 - Toronto, Ontario - Arrow Hall
5/1/2008 - London, Ontario - John Labatt Centre
5/3/2008 - Clarkston, MI - DTE Music Center
5/4/2008 - Cleveland, OH - Time Warner Cable Amphitheater
5/6/2008 - Chicago, IL - Aragon Ballroom
5/7/2008 - Milwaukee, WI - Eagles Ballroom
5/9/2008 - Minneapolis, MN - Myth
5/10/2008 - Winnipeg, Manitoba - Convention Center
5/11/2008 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Prairieland Exhibition Hall
5/12/2008 - Edmonton, Alberta - Shaw Conference Center
5/14/2008 - Calgary, Alberta - The Corral
5/16/2008 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Pacific Coliseum
5/17/2008 - Salem, OR - Salem Armory
5/19/2008 - San Jose, CA - Event Center @ San Jose State
5/21/2008 - Long Beach, CA - Long Beach Arena
5/22/2008 - Mesa, AZ - Mesa Amphitheatre

Source: soundchronicle.com

Australian children’s music group The Wiggles announced dates of their first North American tour in 2008. The trek called “Pop Go the Wiggles Live!” kicks off March 21 in Tacoma (WA), and wraps up April 19 in Vancouver’s PNE Coliseum. Tour itinerary (see below) lists 18 dates with 2 shows in most cities. The Wiggles will visit Portland (OR), San Jose (CA), Reno (NV), Los Angeles (CA), San Diego (CA), El Paso (TX), Glendale (AZ), and other markets. In 2007 group released three disks: Dorothy The Dinosaur, Wiggle and Learn - Getting Strong, and Pop Go The Wiggles.

The Wiggles Tickets

The Wiggles 2008 Tour Dates
3/21/2008 - Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Dome (2 shows)
3/22/2008 - Portland, OR - Rose Garden (2 shows)
3/25/2008 - San Jose, CA - HP Pavilion (2 shows)
3/26/2008 - Reno, NV - Reno Events Center
3/27/2008 - Sacramento, CA - ARCO Arena (2 shows)
3/28/2008 - Fresno, CA - Selland Arena (2 shows)
3/29/2008 - Los Angeles, CA - Nokia Theatre/L.A. LIVE (2 shows)
3/30/2008 - Los Angeles, CA - Nokia Theatre/L.A. LIVE (2 shows)
4/1/2008 - San Diego, CA - COX Arena (2 shows)
4/2/2008 - Tucson, AZ - TCC Arena
4/4/2008 - El Paso, TX - Don Haskins Center
4/5/2008 - Glendale, AZ - Jobing.com Arena (2 shows)
4/6/2008 - Albuquerque, NM - Kiva Auditorium (2 shows)
4/9/2008 - Council Bluffs, IA - Mid-America Center
4/11/2008 - Winnipeg, Manitoba - MTS Centre (2 shows)
4/12/2008 - Regina, Saskatchewan - Brandt Centre (2 shows)
4/13/2008 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Credit Union Centre (2 shows)
4/19/2008 - Vancouver, British Columbia - PNE Coliseum (2 shows)

Source: soundchronicle.com

Singer/songwriter Natalie Cole announced dates of her spring 2008 North American as she continues to back her latest studio release. The trek kicks off March 14 in Santa Barbara’s Granada Theatre, lists 9 concerts, and wraps up May 18 by concert in Stamford’s (CT) Palace Theater. Natalie will perform also in Halifax (NS) Cleveland(OH), Boston (MA), Waterbury (CT), Englewood (NJ), Morristown (NJ), Bronx (NY). Dates and venews are below. Last Cole’s album Leavin’ was released September 2006, spawned sigle “Day Dreaming”, and hit Number 16 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

Natalie Cole Tickets

Natalie Cole 2008 Tour Dates
3/14/2008 - Santa Barbara, CA - Granada Theatre
3/29/2008 - Halifax, Nova Scotia - World Trade & Convention Center
4/25/2008 - Cleveland, OH - Allen Theatre
5/7/2008 - Boston, MA - Symphony Hall
5/13/2008 - Waterbury, CT - Palace Theater
5/14/2008 - Englewood, NJ - Bergen Performing Arts Center
5/16/2008 - Morristown, NJ - Community Theatre
5/17/2008 - Bronx, NY - Lehman Center for the Performing Arts
5/18/2008 - Stamford, CT - Palace Theater

Source: soundchronicle.com

Hard rock band Clutch after 2-month break continues North American tour in 2008 supporting its latest album. Current tour itinerary lists 27 dates from late February to late March with 2-day stays in Cambridge (MA), and in San Francisco (CA). Clutch also will visit Toronto (ON), Chicago (IL), Minneapolis (MN), Kansas City (MO), Seattle (WA), Portland (OR), San Diego (CA), Cincinnati (OH), and other markets. Last band’s studio album From Beale Street to Oblivion hit stores in April 2007. Clutch’s members are Neil Fallon (vocals, guitar, harmonica), Tim Sult (guitar), Dan Maines (bass guitar), Jean-Paul Gaster (drums), and Mick Schauer (organ).

Clutch Tickets

Clutch 2008 Tour Dates
2/21/2008 - Cambridge, MA - Middle East
2/22/2008 - Cambridge, MA - Middle East
2/23/2008 - Burlington, VT - Higher Ground
2/24/2008 - Toronto, Ontario - Phoenix
2/26/2008 - Chicago, IL - Metro
2/27/2008 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
2/28/2008 - Kansas City, MO - Beaumont Club
2/29/2008 - Springfield, MO - Remington’s
3/1/2008 - Omaha, NE - Sokol Auditorium
3/3/2008 - Aspen, CO - Belly Up
3/4/2008 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot
3/5/2008 - Boise, ID - The Big Easy
3/6/2008 - Missoula, MT - Wilma Theater
3/7/2008 - Seattle, WA - Showbox at the Market
3/8/2008 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
3/10/2008 - San Francisco, CA - Slim’s
3/11/2008 - San Francisco, CA - Slim’s
3/12/2008 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues
3/13/2008 - Hollywood, CA - The Music Box at the Fonda
3/14/2008 - Flagstaff, AZ - Orpheum
3/15/2008 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre
3/17/2008 - Tulsa, OK - Cain’s Ballroom
3/18/2008 - Sauget, IL - Pop’s
3/19/2008 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart’s
3/20/2008 - Millvale, PA - Mr. Small’s
3/21/2008 - Richmond, VA - The National
3/22/2008 - Raleigh, NC - Lincoln Theater

Source: soundchronicle.com

Singer and actress Jill Scott is starting North American tour in the beginning of 2008 to support her recent album. The trek kicks off January 31 by concert in New York??™s Madison Square Garden. Current tour itinerary includes 27 dates with final show on March 30 in Birmingham (AL). Jill Scott will visit San Diego (CA), Phoenix (AZ), Houston (TX), Atlanta (GA), Washington (DC), Memphis (TN), and other cities. Third Jill??™s CD The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3 was released September 25, and hit Number 4 in The Billboard Top 200. The album spawned singles ???Hate on Me???, and ???My Love???.

Jill Scott Tickets

Jill Scott 2008 Tour Dates
12/31/2007 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
02/05/2008 - Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre
02/07/2008 - Oakland, CA - Oakland Paramount Theatre of the Arts
02/08/2008 - Oakland, CA - Oakland Paramount Theatre of the Arts
02/12/2008 - Anaheim, CA - The Grove of Anaheim
02/13/2008 - San Diego, CA - Copley Symphony Hall
02/14/2008 - Universal City, CA - Gibson Amphitheatre
02/16/2008 - Phoenix, AZ - Dodge Theatre
02/19/2008 - Grand Prairie, TX - Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie
02/20/2008 - Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theater
02/22/2008 - Atlanta, GA - The Fox Theatre - Atlanta
02/26/2008 - Baltimore, MD - Lyric Opera House
02/29/2008 - Norfolk, VA - Norfolk Scope Arena - Chrysler Hall Theatre
03/02/2008 - Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum Complex
03/05/2008 - Newark, NJ - New Jersey Performing Arts Center
03/07/2008 - Philadelphia, PA - Temple University - The Liacouras Center
03/09/2008 - Boston, MA - Orpheum Theatre - Boston
03/11/2008 - Washington, DC - DAR Constitution Hall
03/16/2008 - Richmond, VA - Richmond??™s Landmark Theater
03/19/2008 - Pittsburgh, PA - Benedum Center
03/21/2008 - Detroit, MI - Fox Theatre - Detroit
03/22/2008 - Chicago, IL - Chicago Theatre
03/25/2008 - Indianapolis, IN - Murat Theatre
03/26/2008 - Saint Louis, MO - Fabulous Fox Theatre - St. Louis
03/28/2008 - Memphis, TN - Orpheum Theatre - Memphis
03/29/2008 - Memphis, TN - Orpheum Theatre - Memphis
03/30/2008 - Birmingham, AL - Boutwell Auditorium

Source: soundchronicle.com

Australian Pop singer Sia Furler announced North American 2008 tour dates, as she is backing her upcoming album. The trek kicks off February 15 in Solana Beach (CA), includes 22 dates, and wraps up 15 March in Dallas’ House of Blues. Sia will give concerts in San Francisco (CA), Portland (OR), Vancouver (BC), Seattle (WA), Boulder (CO), Chicago (IL), Toronto (ON), New York (NY), Houston (TX), and in other cities. New artist’s album Some People Have Real Problems is scheduled to release January 8. In addition to solo career Sia is collaborating with Zero 7. She provided vocals for many duet’s songs including hits “Destiny”, and “Distractions”.

Sia Tickets

Sia 2008 Tour Dates
2/15/2008 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up Tavern
2/16/2008 - Tucson, AZ - Club Congress
2/18/2008 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore
2/19/2008 - Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom
2/20/2008 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Richard’s on Richards
2/21/2008 - Seattle, WA - Showbox
2/23/2008 - Salt Lake City, UT - Avalon Theater
2/24/2008 - Boulder, CO - Fox Theatre
2/26/2008 - Minneapolis, MN - Fine Line Music Cafe
2/27/2008 - Milwaukee, WI - Turner Hall
2/29/2008 - Chicago, IL - Metro
3/1/2008 - Detroit, MI - Magic Stick
3/3/2008 - Toronto, Ontario - Mod Club
3/4/2008 - Montreal, Quebec - Les Saints
3/5/2008 - Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club
3/7/2008 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
3/8/2008 - New York, NY - Webster Hall
3/10/2008 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse
3/11/2008 - New Orleans, LA - The Parish
3/12/2008 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
3/14/2008 - Austin, TX - Stubb’s BBQ (SXSW performance)
3/15/2008 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues

Source: soundchronicle.com

Christian Soft-Rock band Casting Crowns added new dates in its 2008 tour itinerary as the band continues to back its new album. The trek kicks off January 31 in Oklahoma City’s Ford Center, includes currently near 50 dates stretched to the end of spring. The band will visit Kansas City (MO), Cleveland (OH), Columbus (OH), St. Paul (MN), Indianapolis (IN), and many other markets. Casting Crowns will also take part in 4-day The Music Boat 2008 Cruise which starts May 19 in Miami (FL). Latest outfit’s album The Altar and The Door has been released this August and debuted Number 2 on The Billboard 200 chart.

Casting Crowns Tickets

Casting Crowns 2008 Tour Dates
01/31/2008 - Oklahoma City, OK - Ford Center
02/01/2008 - Abilene, TX - Taylor County Expo Center
02/02/2008 - Fort Worth, TX - Ft. Worth Convention Ctr. / Arena
02/04/2008 - Valley Center, KS - Kansas Coliseum
02/05/2008 - Colorado Springs, CO - Colorado Springs World Arena
02/07/2008 - Wichita Falls, TX - Kay Yeager Coliseum
02/08/2008 - Tulsa, OK - Mabee Center Arena
02/09/2008 - Kansas City, MO - Kemper Arena
02/14/2008 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
02/15/2008 - Ypsilanti, MI - East. Michigan University
02/16/2008 - Cleveland, OH - Wolstein Ctr. / Cleveland St. Univ.
02/21/2008 - Orlando, FL - New UCF Arena
02/22/2008 - Estero, FL - Germain Arena
02/23/2008 - West Palm Beach, FL - Sound Advice Amphitheatre
02/24/2008 - Tampa, FL - St. Pete Times Forum
02/28/2008 - Erie, PA - Tullio Arena
02/29/2008 - Amherst, MA - Mullins Center
03/01/2008 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center
03/06/2008 - Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena
03/07/2008 - Madison, WI - Alliant Energy Center Mem. Coliseum
03/08/2008 - Louisville, KY - Freedom Hall
03/13/2008 - University Park, PA - Bryce Jordan Center
03/14/2008 - Salisbury, MD - Wicomico Youth & Civic Ctr.
03/15/2008 - Rochester, NY - Main Street Armory
03/20/2008 - Johnson City, TN - Freedom Hall Civic Center
03/21/2008 - Greenville, SC - Bi-Lo Center
03/22/2008 - Jacksonville, FL - Jacksonville Veterans Mem. Arena
03/27/2008 - Baltimore, MD - 1st Mariner Arena
03/28/2008 - Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Arena
03/29/2008 - Charlotte, NC - Cricket Arena
03/30/2008 - Raleigh, NC - RBC Center
04/03/2008 - Nacogdoches, TX - Johnson Coliseum
04/04/2008 - Austin, TX - Frank Erwin Center
04/05/2008 - Bossier City, LA - CenturyTel Center
04/10/2008 - Columbia, SC - Colonial Center
04/11/2008 - Knoxville, TN - Knoxville Aud. & Coliseum
04/12/2008 - Lynchburg, VA - Liberty University
04/17/2008 - Murray, KY - Murray State University
04/18/2008 - Chattanooga, TN - McKenzie Arena
04/19/2008 - Nashville, TN - Sommet Center
04/24/2008 - Ames, IA - Hilton Coliseum
04/25/2008 - Bloomington, IL - U.S. Cellular Coliseum
04/26/2008 - Saint Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center
04/27/2008 - Council Bluffs, IA - Mid-America Center
05/01/2008 - Southaven, MS - DeSoto Civic Center
05/02/2008 - Indianapolis, IN - Pepsi Coliseum
05/03/2008 - Evansville, IN - Mesker Amphitheatre