Tanya Morgan Announce Upcoming Live Dates

via the press release

(April 26, 2010 - Brooklyn, NY) Still riding the success of their 2009 sophomore LP, Brooklynati, and now the recent release of Donwill's solo debut, Don Cusack In High Fidelity, Tanya Morgan is excited to announce upcoming Spring performance dates, including their first ever trip to Europe.

Starting their string of dates, Tanya Morgan will be performing at the First Book Charity Concert, an event they will curate alongside Move Forward Music this Friday, April 30th at Crash Mansion in New York City. The charity, First Book, provides new books at low cost or free to thousands of communities that are unable to purchase books for children in need. "The book drive was presented to us a while ago and at the time we had no idea that it would be related to such a wonderful cause," says Donwill. "I personally am very happy to be involved with an organization devoted to giving back. If my celebrity can go towards causing change and helping enrich a child's then it's all worth it." Joining Tanya Morgan, Buckshot and fellow Duck Down Records artists Skyzoo and Torae will also be performing. The show kicks off at 7:30pm and tickets for the event are $12, with all proceeds going to First Book.

Staying busy, the following day Tanya Morgan will be performing at the Bamboozle Music Festival on Saturday, May 1st at the Meadowlands Arena in New Jersey. Performing alongside pop superstars Paramore, Ke$ha, and Drake, Tanya Morgan is ready to bring their unique brand of hip-hop out in full force for festival goers who will be spending most of the day taking in predominately alternative rock and pop acts. Tanya Morgan's set will kick off at 1:45pm at the B-Boy Stage.

Finally, Tanya Morgan is excited to bring Brooklynati overseas for the first time. "We have toured most of the US and Canada but it's overdue time we showed the world what we can do," says Von Pea. "Our peers are always amazed we haven't been to Europe yet because they know the brand of hip-hop we make is loved abroad." With a string of shows already confirmed, including dates in Ipswich on May 13th, Penzance on May 14th, and a May 15th show in Cardiff - fans can expect a handful of forthcoming shows to be announced in the coming weeks. Von Pea says, "These dates are just the first strike. We are about to build another part of Brooklynati in Europe!"

Tanya Morgan concert dates as follows:

When: Friday, April 30th
What: First Book Charity Concert
Where: Crash Mansion in New York City
With: Buckshot, Skyzoo and Torae
Doors open at 7:30 pm

When: Saturday, May 1st
What: Bamboozle Music Festival
Where: Meadowlands Arena in New Jersey
With: Paramore, Ke$ha, Drake and more on the bill
Set begins 1:45pm at the B-Boy Stage

When: Thursday, May 13th
Where: Venue TBA in Ipswich, England, UK

When: Friday, May 14th
Where: Venue TBA in Penzance, England, UK

When: Saturday, May 15th
Where: Venue TBA in Cardiff, Wales, UK

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Plan National Headlining Tour

via the press release

BURBANK, CA--(Marketwire - March 11, 2010) - Grammy Award winning hip-hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will launch a 34-city U.S. tour this spring in support of their long-awaited reunion album titled "Uni5: The World's Enemy" set for an April 27 release on BTNH Worldwide/Asylum/Warner Bros. Records. Krayzie, Wish, Layzie and Flesh-N-Bone will kick off the tour on March 24 in Minneapolis, MN and wrap-up in Tuscon, AZ on May 3.

The album is a 15-year reunion that chronicles the unity and adversity issues that have rifled the group's successful, often turbulent career while opening up a broader discussion on how these same themes manifest themselves in society. "You go through things to make you stronger," Layzie says. "All your obstacles, all the things you go through that don't seem positive at that particular time are only to get you ready for your next phase of life."

With more than 30 million albums sold worldwide and a very active (almost cult-like) loyal fan base, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony have become one of the most popular hip-hop groups in the genre's history. The recipients of numerous awards and accolades, the Bone Thugs are also the only artists or group to collaborate with icons Eazy-E, 2Pac, Big Pun and the Notorious B.I.G. while they were still alive. These Midwest franchise players, most revered for popularizing staccato rhymes with melodic vocals, have influenced the cadence and delivery of many of today's MCs.

"With the contributions we have made through songs, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will live forever in music. We've made our mark in history," says Krayzie. "To me, that is the most valuable thing."

Wed Mar 24 - Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
Thu Mar 25 - Milwaukee, WI Eagles
Fri Mar 26 - Sauget, IL Pop's
Sat Mar 27 - Chicago, IL Congress
Sun Mar 28 - Cleveland, OH HOB
Mon Mar 29 - Indianapolis, IN The Vogue
Wed Mar 31 - Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Smalls
Thu Apr 1 - Columbus, OH Newport
Fri Apr 2 - Buffalo, NY Town Ballroom
Sat Apr 3 - Lancaster, PA The Chameleon
Mon Apr 5 - Boston, MA Middle East
Tue Apr 6 - New York, NY Irving Plaza
Wed Apr 7 - State College, PA Mezzanine
Thu Apr 8 - Baltimore, MD Rams Head Live
Fri Apr 9 - Wilmington NC The Rox
Sat Apr 10 - Charlotte, NC Amos Southend
Sun Apr 11 - Charleston, SC The Music Farm
Tue Apr 13 - Athens, GA 40 Watt Club
Wed Apr 14 - Atlanta, GA Masquerade
Thu Apr 15 - Orlando, FL Firestone
Fri Apr 16 - Los Angeles, CA Gibson Amphitheatre
Tue Apr 20 - New Orleans, LA HOB
Wed Apr 21 - Dallas, TX HOB
Thu Apr 22 - Houston, TX HOB
Fri Apr 23 - San Antonio, TX Scoutbar
Sat Apr 24 - Austin, TX Emo's
Mon Apr 26 - Tulsa, OK Cain's Ballroom
Tues Apr 27 - Colombia, MO The Blue Note
Wed Apr 28 - Council Bluffs, IA Harrah's
Thu Apr 29 - Kansas City, KS Harrah's
Fri Apr 30 - Denver, CO Gothic Theatre (Englewood)
Sat May 1 - Albuquerque,NM Sunshine Theatre
Sun May 2 - Phoenix, AZ Celebrity Theatre
Mon May 3 - Tuscon, AZ Rialto Theatre

Alicia Keys Is Evermore Elegant & Mature In Toronto On 'Freedom' Tour Concert Recap

As reported by Jane Stevenson at Canoe / QMI Agency

TORONTO - I know why the Caged Bird sings.

Or in the case of neo-soul star Alicia Keys, who initially appeared inside a silver cage at the Air Canada Centre on Wednesday night (March 10), singing Caged Bird, why she sings: Because she sounds so good.

Keys brought her biggest production to date for the occasion: a dazzling gigantic video screen that broke into many smaller screens, a large gleaming silver staircase, a nine-piece band, and three dancers.

Touring in support of her fourth album, The Element Of Freedom, the 29-year-old New York singer-songwriter-pianist also made a good glamazon, appearing in silver sequined pants, a black shirt, a blood red blazer, and high heels, with her hair in soft curls.

Her first hit, Fallin', prompted major applause, as she stood at the front of stage playing a tiny white piano - and the song ended with the words, "Rise Up" on the enormous video screen above her.

But she delivered a more dramatic performance with her Bond theme (a collaboration with Jack White), Another Way To Die, losing the blazer and seductively prowling the staircase and her large stage with her dancers.

For her next song, Karma, Keys added some of the lyrics of Talking Heads' Once In A Lifetime, but it was her own, I Need You, that proved to be a stronger follow-up tune.

And when she sat down to play Prayer For Forgiveness, her piano flashed the words: "Play Me," and then, "Thank You," before it began rotating during, Diary, which prompted a crowd singalong and some mighty high notes from her male back up singer.

"We're excited to be here in Toronto," said Keys, who hit a few big notes of her own during Like You'll Never See Me Again. "God bless you."

After a brief band interlude, Keys re-appeared lying on top of the piano, now moving from the back of the stage to the front, for another uplifting number, Wait Til You See My Smile.

But the mid-show highlight proved to be the uber-soulful and funky Go Ahead featuring Keys playing a portable keyboard strapped around her neck, while her guitar player traded licks alongside her.

Finally elegant in a floor length white gown for Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart, the first single from The Element Of Freedom, there simply was no stopping Keys in the last half-hour of her 90-minute show.

Hit after hit followed: the female empowerment anthem, Superwoman; the heart-on-her-sleeve songs, If I Ain't Got You and No One; and the crowd-pleasing encore number, Empire State Of Mind Part II (Broken Down).

Earlier in the show, the bouncy Put It In A Love Song, Keys' collaboration with Beyonce, and the R&B ballad, Un-thinkable (I'm Ready), her duet with Drake, came across too calculated for the more mature Keys, who has always been an amazing songwriter and singer but is only now hitting her stride as a live performer.

Photos:
Toronto Sun Newspaper
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Alicia Keys 'Freedom' Tour Toronto Air Canada Centre - Wednesday, March 10th set list:

Caged Bird
Love Is Blind
You Don't Know My Name
Fallin'
Another Way To Die
Karma
Like the Sea
I Need You
Pray for Forgiveness
Diary
Like You'll Never See Me Again

Band interlude

Wait Til You See My Smile
Go Ahead
Put It in a Love Song
Un-thinkable (I'm Ready)
Feeling Good (performed by the band)
Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart
Superwoman
If I Ain't Got You
No One

ENCORE

Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down

Alicia Keys 2010 Element of Freedom Tour Dates:

3/11 - Verona, NY - Turning Stone
3/13 - Mashantucket, CT - Foxwoods Casino
3/14 - Mashantucket, CT - Foxwoods Casino
3/17 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden
3/19 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Centre
3/20 - Atlantic City, NJ - Mark Etess Arena
3/22 - Boston, MA - Agganis Arena
3/24 - Baltimore, MD - 1st Mariner Arena
3/25 - Washington, DC - Verizon Center
3/27 - Miami, FL - American Airlines Arena
3/28 - Tampa, FL - St. Pete Times-Forum
3/30 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
4/2 - Dallas, TX - Nokia Theater (Grand Prairie)
4/3 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center
4/6 - Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center
4/7 - Santa Barbara, CA - Santa Barbara Bowl
4/9 - Las Vegas, NV - Mandalay Bay
4/10 - Oakland, CA - Oracle Coliseum
4/29 - Lisbon, Portugal - Pavilhao Atlantico
5/1 - Ischgl, Austria - Ski Resort
5/2 - Verona, Italy - Arena
5/4 - Marseille, France - Le Dome
5/8 - Arnhem, Netherlands - Gelredome
5/9 - Frankfurt, Germany - Festhalle - Messe Frankfurt
5/12 - Hamburg, Germany - Color Line Arena
5/13 - Oberhausen, Germany - Konig - Pilsener Arena
5/15 - Merksem, Belgium - Sportpaleis Antwerpen
5/17 - Zurich, Switzerland - Hallenstadion Zurich
5/19 - Birmingham, UK - The NIA
5/21 - Dublin, Ireland - The O2 Dublin
5/23 - Glasgow, UK - S.E.C.C.
5/25 - London, UK - The O2 - London
5/26 - London, UK - The O2 - London
5/29 - Manchester, UK - Manchester Evening News Arena
5/31 - Paris, France - Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy
6/2 - Barcelona, Spain - Palau Sant Jordi
6/4 - Lyon, France - Halle Tony Garnier

(video courtesy of Canal de Vídeos do oitoronto)

Kidz In The Hall Schedule 'Crowd Control' Tour With 88-Keys, Izza Kizza and Donnis

Kidz In The Hall hit the road February 27th in Syracuse for the 2010 Crowd Control tour alongside 88-Keys, Izza Kizza and Donnis. After performing for crowds all of 2008/09 alongside N.E.R.D, Gym Class Heroes, MURS, The Clipse amongst others the road is the perfect foundation for fans to truly enter The Land Of Make Believe.

Saturday - 2/27/10 - Syracuse, NY
Venue - TBA

Sunday - 2/28/10 NYC
Highline Ballroom

Wednesday - 3/3/10 - West Chester, PA
The Note

Thursday - 3/4/10 - Baltimore, MD
Rams Head

Saturday - 3/6/10 - Norfolk, VA
Norva

Monday - 3/8/10 - Washington DC
9:30 club

Tuesday - 3/9/10 - Cleveland, OH
Peabody's Downunder

Wednesday - 3/10/10 - Grand Rapids, MI
Intersection Live

Thursday - 3/11/10 - Traverse City, MI
Streeters

Saturday - 3/13/10 - Columbia, MO
Blue Note

Friday - 3/19/10 - SXSW/Austin,TX
Scoot Inn

Wednesday - 3/24/10 - Denver, CO
Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom

Thursday - 3/25/10 - Murray, UT
Murray Theater

Friday - 3/26/10 - Las Vegas, NV
Venue - TBA

Saturday - 3/27/10 - Los Angeles, CA
Key Club

Tuesday - 3/30/10 - San Francisco, CA
The Independent

Wednesday - 3/31/10 - Sacramento, CA
Harlows

Thursday - 4/1/10 - Seattle, WA
Studio 7

Saturday - 4/3/10 - Portland, OR
Wonder Ballroom

Tanya Morgan Presents Donwill - 'Laura's Tape Mixtape'

Tanya Morgan Presents Donwill - Laura's Tape Mixtape download here:
Donwill - Laura's Tape Mixtape

Alt link here:
Donwill - Laura's Tape Mixtape

To buy the iTunes single "Laura's Song" here:
"Laura's Song"

Donwill is one-third of hip-hop group Tanya Morgan, formed in 2003, who recently released their third full-length album Brooklynati in 2009. With the high praise from Rolling Stone and Time Out New York that Brooklynati garnered, Donwill is now ready to release his own album, Don Cusack in High Fidelity on March 23rd, 2010 on Interdependent Media. The maxi-single of "Laura's Song," complete with the album version, radio edit, instrumental and a couple of remixes is now available for purchase on iTunes.

And be sure to catch Tanya Morgan live in a city near you soon, as they embark on the 12-date High Fidelity Tour with supporting act Kooley High:

Timbaland: Inside Mobile Tour Bus With On Board Recording Studio

& the press release about the upcoming Timbaland Shock Value II tour

Multi-platinum producer, prolific hit-maker, and sonic pioneer Timbaland has announced details about his forthcoming North American tour in support of his current album Shock Value II, which was released by Mosley Music Group/Blackground Records/Interscope Records on December 8th.

In keeping with Timbaland's reputation as one of pop's most innovative mainstays, the Shock Value II Tour, which begins on January 15th in Virginia, will be a visual and sonic extravaganza, featuring Timbaland performing with a live band as well as surprise live guest appearances. Other special guests will appear via moving digital imagery that will be projected onto a full-size screen, creating an interactive performance experience between Timbaland and his guests, who include Drake, Katy Perry, and Brandy. In addition, New Jersey pop-rock band Honor Society will open several dates on the tour. Timbaland has also written several pieces of original music specifically for the tour and will be making live beats during the show.

"I'm so excited to come and give my fans an intimate, up-close and personal experience of my music," Timbaland says. "I want everyone to leave feeling like they never stopped dancing the entire time."

The set-list for the tour will feature songs from throughout Timbaland's illustrious career, including the Shock Value II singles "Morning After Dark" (featuring Nelly Furtado and French singer-songwriter SoShy), "Say Something" (featuring Drake), and the latest, "Carry Out" (featuring Justin Timberlake), as well as tracks from Timbaland's multi-platinum 2007 album Shock Value. The latter album spawned several No. 1 pop singles, including the Grammy-nominated "Give It To Me" (featuring Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake) and "The Way I Are," (featuring Keri Hilson and D.O.E.).

Timbaland's Shock Value II Tour dates:

1/15 - Norfolk, VA - The Norva
1/16 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
1/17 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live
1/19 - Boston, MA - House of Blues
1/20 - New York, NY - The Fillmore at Irving Plaza
1/22 - Toronto, ON - The Sound Academy
1/23 - Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall
1/24 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
1/26 - Denver, CO - Gothic Theatre
1/28 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues
1/29 - Los Angeles, CA - House of Blues
2/02 - Houston, TX - House of Blues
2/03 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues

For More Info, visit:
Timbalandmusic.com

John Mayer Performs Acoustic Set In London, UK

To kick off John Mayer's UK tour, a promotional performance was scheduled at the Hard Rock Cafe in London (Jan. 11) for press/ticket give-aways sponsored by Q Music Magazine.

PHOTOS:
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Rex Features

John Mayer Tour Dates:
Fri 01/15/10 - Manchester, UK @ Apollo Manchester
Sat 01/16/10 - Glasgow, UK @ O2 Academy Glasgow
Mon 01/18/10 - London, UK @ HMV Hammersmith Apollo
Tue 01/19/10 - Wolverhampton, UK @ Little Civic
Thu 02/04/10 - Sunrise, FL@ BankAtlantic Center
Fri 02/05/10 - Tampa, FL @ St. Pete Times Forum
Sat 02/06/10 - Jacksonville, FL @ Jacksonville Veterans Mem. Arena
Mon 02/08/10 - North Charleston, SC @ North Charleston Coliseum
Tue 02/09/10 - Birmingham, AL @ BJCC Arena
Wed 02/10/10 - Nashville, TN @ Sommet Center
Fri 02/12/10 - Auburn Hills, MI @ The Palace Of Auburn Hills
Sat 02/13/10 - London, ON @ The John Labatt Centre
Sun 02/14/10 - Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
Tue 02/16/10 - Ottawa, ON @ Scotiabank Place
Wed 02/17/10 - Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
Fri 02/19/10 - Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena
Sat 02/20/10 - Washington, DC @ Verizon Center
Sun 02/21/10 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Wachovia Center
Wed 02/24/10 - Boston, MA @ TD Garden
Thu 02/25/10 - New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden Arena
Fri 02/26/10 - New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden Arena
Sun 02/28/10 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena
Mon 03/01/10 - Milwaukee, WI @ Bradley Center
Tue 03/02/10 - Saint Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
Thu 03/04/10 - Omaha, NE @ Qwest Center Omaha
Fri 03/05/10 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Ford Center
Sat 03/06/10 - Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
Mon 03/08/10 - Austin, TX @ Frank Erwin Center
Tue 03/09/10 - Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
Wed 03/10/10 - New Orleans, LA@ New Orleans Arena
Fri 03/12/10 - Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena
Sat 03/13/10 - Louisville, KY @ Freedom Hall @ The Kentucky Expo Center
Mon 03/15/10 - Greensboro, NC @ Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Tue 03/16/10 - Charlottesville, VA @ John Paul Jones Arena
Wed 03/17/10 - Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena
Fri 03/19/10 - Memphis, TN@ FedExForum
Sat 03/20/10 - St. Louis, MO@ Scottrade Center
Mon 03/22/10 - Kansas City, MO @ Sprint Center
Tue 03/23/10 - Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center
Thu 03/25/10 - Los Angeles, CA @ Staples Center
Fri 03/26/10 - San Jose, CA @ HP Pavilion At San Jose
Sat 03/27/10 - Las Vegas, NV @ Mandalay Bay Events Center
Tue 03/30/10 - Portland, OR @ Rose Garden Arena
Wed 03/31/10 - Seattle, WA @ KeyArena At Seattle Center
Thu 04/01/10 - Vancouver, BC @ General Motors Place
Sat 04/03/10 - Calgary, AB @ Pengrowth Saddledome
Sun 04/04/10 - Edmonton, AB @ Rexall Place
Tue 04/06/10 - Saskatoon, SK @ Credit Union Centre
Wed 04/07/10 - Winnipeg, MB @ MTS Centre
Thu 04/08/10 - Fargo, ND @ Fargodome

(video courtesy of greenlibra88)

Lil Wayne Takes Center Stage At Dodge Arena Texas Concert Recap

Lil Wayne first concert date of his tour before he heads off to jail in February 2010.

As reported by Zack Quaintance at The Monitor

Lil’ Wayne played for about an hour and a half Thursday (Dec. 17) at Dodge Arena, playing hits that included “A Milli,” “Mr. Carter,” and “Lollipop.” There’s a perception that hip hop as a genre doesn’t translate well to live shows. That’s not the case with Wayne. Instead of the standard show – featuring a rapper, hype man, and DJ — Wayne brought the band and a collection of guests. He did things his way, and it’s the same way he has gained such a massive following.

Think back three or four years ago, when artists still made a fair amount of money selling records. In those days, Wayne was busy making about a billion mix tapes and distributing them for free. Why would he do such a thing?

Possibly because he envisioned this day — where he would stand on stages at places like the Dodge Arena. He would slap hands with people in the front row as thousands chanted “Weezy, Weezy, Weezy.”

He seemed especially pleased when he delved into rock, a genre Wayne often tinkers with. Even though he had the excellent band behind him, Wayne played electric guitar himself for a couple songs, including a cover of Aerosmith and Run D.M.C.’s “Walk This Way.”

The crowd erupted when he slung the axe over his shoulder. Wayne’s guitar skills are debatable. He looked like a kid at a high school talent show concentrating intensely on every note. But that wasn’t the point. Weezy was having a blast up there and doing whatever he felt like. The feeling carried over to the audience.

People stood on chairs, waved their arms and cheered every time he looked their way. A superstar with the world watching him had come to South Texas, and he loved every second of it. They couldn’t help but thank him.

Read the full concert review here:
The Monitor - Lil' Wayne puts on larger-than-life show at Dodge Arena

PHOTOS:
The Monitor

more fan shot footage below.









Lil Wayne Tour Dates:

Dec. 18 (Friday) – Laredo Entertainment Center - Laredo, TX
Dec. 20 (Sunday) – American Bank Center - Corpus Christi, TX
Dec. 26 (Saturday) – Phillips Arena - Atlanta, GA
Dec. 28 (Monday) – New Orleans Arena - New Orleans, LA
Dec. 31 (Thursday) -San Diego Arena - San Diego, CA
Jan. 1 (Friday) – Don Haskins Arena - El Paso, TX
Jan. 2 (Saturday) -Tucson Convention Center - Tucson, AZ
Jan. 5 (Tuesday) – Ford Park Arena - Beaumont, TX
Jan. 6 (Wednesday) – Travis County Expo - Austin, TX
Jan. 7 (Thursday) – Allen Events Center - Allen, TX
Jan. 8 (Friday) – Cajun Dome - Lafayette, LA
Jan. 9 (Saturday) – Alltell Arena - Little Rock, AR
Jan. 10 (Sunday) – Desoto Civic Center - Southaven, MS

(video courtesy of K3vinBacon & mandy14465)

Mos Def & DOOM Team Up For Upcoming Concert Dates

via Exclaim Canada

While live appearances from underground hip-hop icon DOOM are definitely a touchy subject for some fans, the rapper is set to play two shows with Mos Def in early 2010. So far, we know a Toronto show is happening at the Koolhaus on January 27 and a New York show is happening the Nokia Theatre at Times Square on January 30.

We hate to be so conspiratorial, but the amount of controversy surrounding DOOM's concerts will likely raise some concerns. The shows are billed as “DOOM with Mos Def,” which is strange, because if Mos Def were to play with DOOM, there's no question he would headline.

Neither rappers have announced the shows on their official websites, so it’s unclear if more shows will be scheduled.

Tickets for the Toronto show go on sale this Saturday (December 5), and you may want to get buying early, because if both Mos Def and the real DOOM actually show up, it will surely be one great evening of hip-hop.

Jay-Z Cancels Remaining 2009 'The BP3' Tour Dates

As seen on Live Daily

Jay-Z has scrapped the remainder of his 2009 tour dates behind his latest studio set, "The Blueprint 3," citing conflicts in scheduling.

The hip-hop star's upcoming shows in Lubbock, TX (11/17); Albuquerque, NM (11/19) and El Paso, TX (11/20), have all been canceled due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to concert promoter Live Nation. Refunds for the shows will be made available immediately at the point of purchase.

Jay-Z--whose real name is Shawn Carter--earlier moved a Nov. 22 show in Austin, TX, up to Nov. 10 in order to make a live appearance at the 2009 American Music Awards, which are scheduled to take place in Los Angeles on the same day as the original Austin date.

The early 2010 leg of the performer's "BP3" tour continues to gather steam, however, with a handful of fresh dates recently added to an already full-sized schedule. The tour is currently set to kick off Feb. 20 in Sunrise, FL, and will hit 17 cities through late March. Dates are below.
(source)

Jay-Z 'The Blueprint 3' 2010 World Tour dates:
Feb. 22 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center
Feb. 23 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
Feb. 25 - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Arena
Feb. 27 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
Feb. 28 - Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Mar. 03 - Washington, DC - Verizon Center
Mar. 07 - Norfolk, VA - Norfolk Scope Arena
Mar. 11 - Boston, MA - TD Garden
Mar. 16 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mellon Arena
Mar. 19 - St. Louis, MO - Scottrade Center
Mar. 20 - Indianapolis, IN - Conseco Fieldhouse
Mar. 22 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center
Mar. 24 - San Jose, CA - HP Pavilion At San Jose
Mar. 26 - Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center

Jay-Z's last 2009 'BP3' date seen here:
Jay-Z: Vanderbilt University Concert In Nashville, TN Show Recap

RJD2 Schedules 2010 Tour And Plans Give-Aways Prior To New Album Release

via Pollstar

The Colossus is the first album on RJD2’s recently launched record label, RJ’s Electrical Connection. The album is out Jan. 19 with the tour kicking off 10 days before that.

The tour will mark RJD2’s first outing with a full band since 2008.

To get fans pumped about the new album, RJD2 is hosting “Monday Giveaway Madness” on RJD2’s website every Monday until the release of The Colossus.

Every Monday fans have the chance to win a giveaway, which RJD2 (born Ramble John “RJ” Krohn) explains “some weeks it might be a singular physical item, some weeks it might be an unreleased song in mp3 format. I really have no idea exactly what, but it's not gonna be pocket lint-caliber, that's for sure. Some weeks it will require participation, some weeks it won't.”

Next Monday’s prize is a signed copy of an RJD2 45 record from the artist’s personal collection. “These are all WAAAAY out of print, limited edition in the first place, and some of them sell for 50-100 bucks on ebay, I’m told,” he said.

To win the record, RJD2 is bribing fans with a little writing assignment.

“You’ve heard a million times why you SHOULD vote. This time, I want you to provide the most compelling reason NOT to vote.”

RJD2 asks that fans keep their arguments under 200 words. Entries must be sent to giveaway@rjselectricalconnections.com by (Saturday) Nov.14. That’s tomorrow!

The winning entry will be posted on RJD2’s website and the record will be shipped to the winner absolutely free.

The week before RJD2 gave away an unreleased mp3, the tune “The Perfect Occasion.”
(source)

RJD2 The Colossus Tour Dates:
Jan. 09, 2010 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club
Jan. 10, 2010 - Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle
Jan. 11, 2010 - Charlotte, NC - Visulite Theatre
Jan. 12, 2010 - Savannah, GA - Live Wire Music Hall
Jan. 13, 2010 - Orlando, FL - The Social
Jan. 14, 2010 - Tampa, FL - The Crowbar
Jan. 15, 2010 - Tallahassee, FL - Club Downunder
Jan. 16, 2010 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
Jan. 17, 2010 - Birmingham, AL - Bottletree
Jan. 18, 2010 - Chattanooga, TN - Rhythm & Brews
Jan. 19, 2010 - Knoxville, TN - The Valarium
Jan. 20, 2010 - Asheville, NC - The Orange Peel
Jan. 21, 2010 - Charlottesville, VA - Jefferson Theatre
Jan. 22, 2010 - Morgantown, WV - 123 Pleasant St.
Feb. 05, 2010 - Columbus, OH - Skully's Music Diner
Feb. 06, 2010 - Newport, KY - The Historic Southgate House
Feb. 07, 2010 - Louisville, KY - Headliners Music Hall
Feb. 08, 2010 - Nashville, TN - Exit / In
Feb. 09, 2010 - Memphis, TN - Hi-Tone Cafe
Feb. 10, 2010 - Oxford, MS - The Lyric Oxford
Feb. 11, 2010 - New Orleans, LA - Tipitina's Uptown
Feb. 12, 2010 - Baton Rouge, LA - Spanish Moon
Feb. 13, 2010 - Austin, TX Emo's
Feb. 14, 2010 - Denton, TX - Hailey's
Feb. 18, 2010 - Columbia, MO - The Blue Note
Feb. 19, 2010 - Grinnell, IA - Grinnell College
Feb. 20, 2010 - Urbana, IL - Canopy Club

Click here for RJD2’s website.

Click here for RJD2’s MySpace page.

Chris Brown Announces Tour Dates: Too Soon?

Todd Martens of the Los Angeles Times begs the question about the pending Chris Brown “Fan Appreciation” Tour - is it "Too Soon?"

October 20, 2009 2:07 P.M. Wasting no time to return to the public eye, controversial R&B singer Chris Brown has confirmed a date at the Avalon in Hollywood, promising an "intimate performance" on Nov. 18. The official announcement, oddly enough, comes on the same day that Rihanna released her new single, the stark "Russian Roulette."

In late August, Brown was sentenced to five years' probation and 180 days' community labor -- to be personally supervised by the chief of police in Richmond, Va. -- in connection with his attack on former girlfriend Rihanna.

Brown will soon see how forgiving pop audiences are of him. Tickets for his Nov. 18 performance, produced by Live Nation, will go on sale Friday via the promoter's website.The concert will promote his forthcoming release "Graffiti."

UPDATED 4:17 P.M. A statement from Jive says that the trek will be called the "Fan Appreciation" tour, and that a "portion of proceeds" will be donated to the charity Best Buddies International. The non-profit is "devoted solely to providing friendships, jobs and leadership opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities," according to the release.

In a release announcing the tour date, Brown is quoted as saying, "I wanted to change it up and really be different. Like my style nowadays, I don't try to be typical urban. I want to be like how Prince and Michael [Jackson] and Stevie Wonder were. They can cross over to any genre of music."

There's plenty of examples in pop music of artists surviving controversial pasts, including Brown's idol Jackson. R. Kelly continued to release music and dominate the charts while undergoing a prolonged trial, in which he was ultimately acquitted, on child pornography charges.

Brown will have to hope the public has a similarly short memory when it comes to his tour. His comeback single, "I Can Transform Ya," was released Sept. 29 and has hovered around No. 30 on iTunes' top-selling digital singles for much of the last week, according to data from Big Champagne.

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L.A. Times - Chris Brown announces L.A. date: Too soon?

Chris Brown “Fan Appreciation” Tour Dates

Sat 11/14/09 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
Sun 11/15/09 – Dallas, TX – Palladium
Wed 11/18/09 – Los Angeles, CA – Avalon
Thu 11/19/09 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
Sun 11/22/09 – Richmond, VA – Landmark
Wed 11/25/09 – Detroit, MI – Royal Oak
Thu 11/26/09 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
Sun 11/29/09 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution
Tue 12/01/09 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues
Wed 12/02/09 – Atlanta, GA – CenterStage
Fri 12/04/09 – Washington, D.C. – Warner Theater
Sat 12/05/09 – Providence, RI – Lupo’s
Sun 12/06/09 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
Fri 12/11/09 – Baltimore, MD – Sonar
Sat 12/12/09 – Wallingford, CT – Chevrolet Theater
Sun 12/13/09 – Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory

main photo courtesy of Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times

Jay-Z Plots Out 'The Blueprint 3' Live Tour

Jay-Z - "The Blueprint 3" tour dates below:

Sept. 8 - House of Blues - Chicago, IL
Sept. 11 - Madison Square Garden - New York City, NY
Sept. 12 - Old Trafford Cricket Ground - Manchester, UK
Sept. 16 - Hampden Park - Glasgow Scotland, UK
Sept. 17 - Roundhouse - London, UK
Sept. 19 - Wembley Stadium - London, UK
Oct. 9 – Bryce Jordan Center – University Park, PA
Oct. 10 – Bank of Kentucky Center – Highland Heights, KY
Oct. 13 – Rexall Place – Edmonton, AB
Oct. 14 – Pengrowth Saddledome – Calgary, AB
Oct. 15 – Prospera Place – Kelowna, B.C.
Oct. 16 – General Motors Place – Vancouver, B.C.
Oct. 17 – Key Arena – Seattle, WA
Oct. 24 – Dunkin’ Donuts Center – Providence, R.I.
Oct. 25 – Mullins Center – Amherst, MA
Oct. 27 – 1st Mariner Arena – Baltimore, MD
Oct. 28 – Value City Arena – Columbus, OH
Oct. 29 – John Labatt Centre – London, ON
Oct. 30 – Bell Centre – Montreal, QC
Oct. 31 – Air Canada Centre – Toronto, ON
Nov. 1 – Scotiabank Place – Ottawa, ON
Nov. 12 – University of Illinois – Assembly Hall – Champaign, IL
Nov. 19 – Tingley Coliseum – Albuquerque, N.M.
Nov. 20 – Don Haskins Center – El Paso, TX
Nov. 22 – Frank Erwin Center Arena – Austin, TX

Tours: D12 and Yak Ballz 2009 live dates

D12:

August 16 - Scottsdale, AZ - Martini Ranch
August 17 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up Tavern
August 18 - Atascadero, CA - Hoover's Live
August 19 - Pomona, CA - Glass House
August 20 - Tucson, AZ - DV8
August 21 - Lake Elsinore, CA - Trevi Entertainment Center
August 22 - Orangevale, CA - The Boardwalk
August 23 - Arcata, CA - Arcata Community Center
August 27 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
August 28 - Bellingham, WA - Wild Buffalo House Of Music
August 29 - Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom
August 31 - Murray, UT - Murray Theater
September 1 - Denver, CO - Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom
September 2 - Lawrence, KS - Granada Theatre
September 3 - Tulsa, OK - The Marquee
September 4 - Denton, TX - R Bar
September 5 - Houston, TX - House Of Blues
September 6 - New Orleans, LA - Parish At House Of Blues
September 8 - Atlanta, GA - Apache Cafe
September 9 - Charlotte, NC - Amos' SouthEnd
September 10 - Washington, DC - TBA
September 11 - Scranton, PA - Clarion Hotel
September 12 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
September 13 - New Haven, CT - Toad's Place
September 19 - Indianapolis, IN - Spin Nightclub
September 26 - Detroit, MI - TBA

Yak Ballz:
July 3 - Brooklyn, NY - Southpaw
July 4 - Toronto, ON - El Mocambo
July 5 - Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop
July 7 - Chicago, IL - Reggies
July 8 - Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock
July 10 - Denver, CO - Marquis Theater
July 11 - Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge
July 13 - Seattle, WA - Nectar Lounge
July 14 - Vancouver, BC - Richards
July 15 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
July 17 - San Francisco, CA - Great American M Hall
July 18 - Los Angeles, CA - El Rey Theater
July 20 - San Diego, CA - Belly Up
July 21 - Phoenix, AZ - Chasers
July 22 - Albuquerque, NM - Launchpad
July 24 - Dallas, TX - Haileys
July 25 - Austin, TX - Emo's
July 26 - New Orleans, LA - House Of Blues
July 27 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
July 28 - Carboro, NC - Local 506
July 29 - Washington, DC - DC 9 Nightclub
July 30 - Philadelphia. PA - First Unitarian Church
July 31 - Boston, MA - Harpers Ferry
August 1 - Providence, RI - Living Room

Tours: Atmosphere, Kid Cudi, Asher Roth & 88 Keys 2009 live dates

Atmosphere:

July 3 - Paris, France - Glazart
July 5 - Koln, Germany - Summer Jam Festival
July 7 - Heidelberg, Germany - Karlstorbahnof
July 8 - Hamburg, Germany - Knust
July 9 - Berlin, Germany - Lido
July 10 - Munich, Germany - Muffathalle
July 11 - Leipzig, Germany - Splash Festival
July 23 - Detroit Lakes, MN - 10,000 Lakes Festival
July 26 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Small's Theatre
July 27 - New York, NY - Webster Hall
July 28 - Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle
July 30 - Orlando, FL Club Firestone
July 31 - Fort Lauderdale, FL - Revolution
August 1 - Saint Petersburg, FL - The State Theatre
August 2 - New Orleans, LA - House Of Blues
August 4 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
August 5 - Austin, TX Stubb's Bar-B-Q / Waller Creek Amph.
August 6 - Dallas, TX - House Of Blues
August 7 - Kansas City, MO - Beaumont Club
August 8 - Chicago, IL - Grant Park at "Lollapalooza"
August 10 - Sioux Falls, SD - Nutty's
August 11 - Des Moines, IA Simon Estes Amphitheatre
August 12 - Wichita, KS - The Cotillion
August 14 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
August 15 - Santa Fe, NM - Paolo Soleri Amphitheatre
August 16 - El Paso, TX - Club 101
August 18 - Las Vegas, NV - House Of Blues
August 19 - Hollywood, CA - Hollywood Palladium
August 21 - San Diego, CA - House Of Blues
August 22 - Pomona, CA - Fairplex at "Epicenter Festival"
August 30 - San Francisco, CA Golden Gate Park
at "Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival"

Kid Cudi, Asher Roth and 88 Keys:

July 14 - Boston, MA - House Of Blues
July 15 - New York, NY - Nokia Theatre Times Square
July 16 - Mariaville, NY - Indian Lookout Country Club
July 17 - Cleveland, OH - House Of Blues
July 18 - Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Theatre
July 20 - North Kansas City, MO - VooDoo Lounge
July 21 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
July 22 - Park City, UT - Harry O's
July 23 - Las Vegas, NV - House Of Blues
July 24 - San Francisco, CA - The Regency Ballroom
July 26 - West Hollywood, CA - House Of Blues
July 27 - Tempe, AZ - The Marquee
July 29 - Dallas, TX - House Of Blues
July 30 - Austin, TX Stubb's Bar-B-Q / Waller Creek Amph.
July 31 - Houston, TX - House Of Blues
August 2 - Atlanta, GA - The Tabernacle
August 3 - Norfolk, VA - NorVa
August 4 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live!
August 5 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club

Tours: Beyonce and Jamie Foxx 2009 live dates

Beyonce:

July 3 - New Orleans, LA - Superdome (Essence Music Festival)
July 4 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center
July 5 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
July 7 - Phoenix, AZ - US Airways Center
July 9 - Sacramento, CA - Arco Arena
July 10 - Oakland, CA - Oracle Arena
July 11 - Anaheim, CA - Honda Center
July 13 - Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center
July 16 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Center
July 17 - Chicago, IL - United Center
July 18 - Detroit, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills
July 23 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun
July 30 - Las Vegas, NV- Encore Theater, Wynn Las Vegas
July 31 - Las Vegas, NV- Encore Theater, Wynn Las Vegas
August 1 - Las Vegas, NV - Encore Theater, Wynn Las Vegas
August 2 - Las Vegas, NV - Encore Theatre, Wynn Las Vegas
August 7 – Osaka, Japan – Summer Sonic Festival
August 9 – Tokyo, Japan – Summer Sonic Festival
September 12 – Brisbane, Australia - Entertainment Centre
September 15 - Melbourne, Australia - Rod Laver Arena
September 18 – Sydney, Australia - Acer Arena
September 22 - Adelaide, Australia - Entertainment Centre
September 24 - Perth, Australia - Burswood Dome

Jamie Foxx:

July 3 - Las Vegas, NV - The Joint
July 4 - Las Vegas, NV - The Joint
July 9 - Tulsa, OK - BOK
July 10 - Houston, TX - Reliant Arena @ Reliant Park
July 11 - Austin, TX - Erwin Center
July 12 - Oklahoma City, OK - Cox Arena
July 10 - Houston, TX - Reliant Arena
July 16 - Indianapolis, IN - The Murat
July 17 - Memphis, TN - FedEx Forum
July 18 - Nashville, TN - Sommet Center
July 19 - Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum
July 23 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Center
July 24 - St. Louis, MO - Chaifetz Arena
July 25 - Kansas City, MO - The Sprint Center
July 26 - Louisville, KY - Freedom Hall
July 30 - Milwaukee Theater - Milwaukee Theater
July 23 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Theatre
July 31 - Merrillville, IN - Star Plaza Theatre
August 1 - Chicago, IL - Arie Crown Theater At McCormick Place
August 6 - Detroit, MI - Fox Theatre
August 9 - Rochester, NY - Blue Cross Arena
August 13 - Dayton, OH - Ervin J. Nutter Center
August 14 - Columbus, OH - Franklin County Veterans Memorial
August 15 - Cincinnati, OH - U.S. Bank Arena
August 16 - Cleveland, OH - Wolstein Ctr. / Cleveland St. Univ.
August 20 - Boston, MA - Bank Of America Pavilion
August 21 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun
August 22 - Albany, NY - Times Union Center
August 23 - Richmond, VA - Richmond Coliseum
August 27 - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Arena
August 28 - Jacksonville, FL - Jacksonville Veterans Mem. Arena
August 29 - Sunrise, FL - Bank Atlantic Center
August 30 - Orlando, FL - Amway Arena
September 3 - Greenville, SC - Bi-Lo Center
September 5 - Atlanta, GA - Chastain Park Amphitheatre
September 10 - New York, NY - Venue TBA
September 12 - Washington, DC/Baltimore, MD - Venue TBA
September 13 - Philadelphia, PA - Venue TBA
September 17 - Hampton, VA - Hampton Coliseum
September 18 - Columbia, SC - Colonial Life Arena
September 19 - Charleston, SC - Venue TBA
September 20 - Birmingham, AL - Venue TBA
September 25 - Grand Prarie, TX - Nokia Theatre At Grand Prairie
September 27 - San Antonio, TX - Venue TBA
September 30 - Seattle, WA - Venue TBA
October 2 - Rancho Mirage, CA - Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
October 3 - Fresno, CA - Venue TBA
October 4 - Santa Barbara, CA - Venue TBA
October 8 - Sacramento, CA - Venue TBA
October 9 - Oakland, CA - Venue TBA
October 15 - San Diego, CA - Venue TBA
October 16 - Los Angeles, CA - Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE
October 18 - Phoenix, AZ - Venue TBA