Dave Matthews Band, Jack White, Skrillex To Lead Hangout Fest

This year’s edition of Gulf Shores, AL’s 3-day Hangout Music Fest will feature a diverse lineup including main stage headliners Dave Matthews Band and Jack White, as well as a dance tent headlined by Skrillex. (A third main-stage headliner will be announced soon, according to a press release)

Other confirmed acts include String Cheese Incident, Wilco, The Flaming Lips (performing Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon”), Dispatch, Steve Winwood, Chris Cornell, STS9, Gogol Bordello, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Mac Miller, Flogging Molly, Coheed & Cambria, Paul Oakenfold, G. Love and Special Sauce, Randy Newman, Dr. Dog, Young the Giant, Cage the Elephant, Dawes, Alabama Shakes, M Ward, Yelawolf, Switchfoot, Julian Marley, Zeds Dead, Mavis Staples, Shpongle, Gary Clark Jr., Rebelution, Allen Stone, Big Freedia, The Devil Makes Three, Paper Diamond, Futurebirds, Hey Rosetta!, Sleeper Agent, The Lumineers, Archnemesis, Tribal Seeds, Rich Aucoin and Jamie Bergeron.

The Hangout Music Fest, which last week was named “Best Festival of the Year” by the concert industry magazine Pollstar, takes place across four stages and an air-conditioned dance tent along the beach.

The festival grounds have been expanded this year, but capacity will remain capped at 35,000 attendees per day. Last year’s event was a sellout.

Hangout Music Fest tickets go on sale Friday February 10th at Noon.

Madonna Announces Her 2012 World Tour

Just a few days after her Super Bowl halftime performance, Madonna has revealed a worldwide tour that spans the majority of 2012.

The Material Girl will kick off the tour’s North America leg with an August 28th show in Philadelphia, along with 25 major market stops scattered across the continent. The current itinerary concludes with a November 17th performance in Atlanta. According to a press release, more dates are expected to be added in the coming weeks.

Madonna tickets go on sale February 13th. This is Madonna’s first tour since her 2008 Sticky & Sweet Tour, and she’s touring in support of her latest album “MDNA”, set to drop on March 26th.

Madonna’s Tour Itinerary:
August 2012
28 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
30 – Montreal, Quebec – Bell Centre

September 2012
1 – Quebec City, Quebec – Plains of Abraham
4 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
6 – New York, NY – Yankee Stadium
10 – Ottawa, Ontario – Scotiabank Place
12 – Toronto, Ontario – Air Canada Centre
15 – Atlantic City, NJ – Boardwalk Hall
19 – Chicago, IL – United Center
23 – Washington, DC – Verizon Center
29 – Vancouver, British Columbia – Rogers Arena

October 2012
2 – Seattle, WA – Key Arena
6 – San Jose, CA – HP Pavilion
10 – Los Angeles, CA – Staples Center
13 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand
16 – Phoenix, AZ – U.S. Airways Center
20 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
24 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
27 – New Orleans, LA – New Orleans Arena
30 – Kansas City, MO – Sprint Center

November 2012
1 – St. Louis, MO – Scottrade Center
3 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
10 – Cleveland, OH – Quicken Loans Arena
15 – Charlotte, NC – Time Warner Cable Arena
17 – Atlanta, GA – Philips Arena

Eddie Vedder Heading Out On Solo Tour This Spring

Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder will head out on the road this April for a solo tour, with more than a dozen shows currently confirmed.

The trek opens on April 11th in Las Vegas, and ends in mid-May. Along the way, he’s set to play a May 3rd set at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

Vedder released “Ukulele Songs,” his second solo album, last May, and followed it up with a round of solo theater shows. The album, issued via Pearl Jam’s Monkeywrench Records, features original and cover songs performed by Vedder on ukulele.

On his 2011 tour, Vedder’s sets contained a mix of songs from “Ukulele Songs,” Pearl Jam material and covers. He played much of the set solo, but also brought in a string quartet and other guests.

Eddie Vedder Tour Dates:
April 2012
11 – Las Vegas, NV – The Pearl
13 – Phoenix, AZ – Comerica Theater
16 – Albuquerque, NM – Kiva Auditorium
19 – Tulsa, OK – Trady Theater
22 – Houston, TX – Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
25 – San Antonio, TX – Lila Cockrell Theatre
27 – Austin, TX – Bass Concert Hall
30 – Dallas, TX – Music Hall at Fair Park

May 2012
3 – New Orleans, LA – New Orleans Jazz Festival
8 – Jacksonville, FL – Moran Theater
10 – Clearwater, FL – Ruthe Eckerd Hall
13 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Broward Center for the Performing Arts
16 – Orlando, FL – Bob Carr Performing Arts Center

Purchase your Eddie Vedder tickets now!

It’s An Epic Month For Fan–kind

No matter what you’re a fan of, this month is full of chances to get out and have a great LIVE experience. The NBA is heating up. NCAA basketball is marching towards the Madness. Your favorite NHL teams are hitting the ice, and Coldplay and Red Hot Chili Peppers are coming to a stage near you.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and tickets to a great theatre show would make for an unforgettable memory with your special someone.

And while there’s a ton of fun to choose from, there’s only one place that lets you score the seats you want. So head to Celebrity Seats, and lock in those tickets before they disappear!

Bruce Springsteen Announces First Round Of US Tour Dates

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have unleashed the itinerary for their first round of US dates for the Wrecking Ball world tour.

The Boss kicks off the North American portion of the tour with a March 18th performance in Atlanta, followed by another 16 major market arena shows. The trek includes two-night stands in Philadelphia (3/28-3/29), East Rutherford, NJ (4/3-4/4), and New York City (4/6, 4/9). He’ll also be headlining at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on April 29th.

Bruce Springsteen tickets for most of the U.S. stops go on sale this Friday.

Springsteen and the band are expected to play another round of North American shows this fall, following a summer run in Europe.

Bruce Springsteen Tour Itinerary:
March 2012
18 – Atlanta, GA – Philips Arena
19 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum
23 – Tampa, FL – Tampa Bay Times Forum
26 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
28 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
29 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center

April 2012
1 – Washington, DC – Verizon Center
3 – East Rutherford, NJ – Izod Center
4 – East Rutherford, NJ – Izod Center
6 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
9 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
12 – Auburn Hills, MI – The Palace of Auburn Hills
13 – Buffalo, NY – First Niagara Center
16 – Albany, NY – Times Union Center
17 – Cleveland, OH – Quicken Loans Arena
24 – San Jose, CA – HP Pavilion
26 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
29 – New Orleans, LA – New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

May 2012
2 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

Bamboozle Festival 2012 Complete Lineup Announced

Bon Jovi, Foo Fighters and Blink-182 will headline The Bamboozle 2012, the three-day music and pop culture festival at North Beach Asbury Park, New Jersey on May 18, 19 and 20. Over 100 acts will be performing on nine stages spread throughout the beach and boardwalk including the Convention Hall.

Headlining on Friday for the opening night of the festival are Skrillex and Incubus, as well as performances from Mac Miller, Mike Posner, Kreayshawn, We Came As Romans, and others.

Foo Fighters and Blink-182 will headline on Saturday with performances from Jimmy Eat World, All American Rejects, DJ Pauly D, ASAP Rocky, Motion City Soundtrack, the recently reunited The Promise Ring, Never Shout Never, and more.

The closing day of the festival will feature headliners, Bon Jovi and performances from Andrew Dice Clay, Boys Like Girls, Bayside, Bouncing Souls, Alesana, and others.

In addition to performances, The B-Boy Arena, a breakdancing battle, which made its debut during last year’s Bamboozle, will return with twelve of the top B-Boys in the world competing for a grand prize, which is the largest cash prize to ever be awarded for an underground dance competition in the United States.

Purchase your Bamboozle tickets now!

Super Bowl XLVI – Patriots vs Giants

It’s 2008 all over again, with the New England Patriots facing off against the New York Giants. Only this time, the battle takes place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on February 5th.

The Giants dealt the Patriots their only loss of the season in Super Bowl XLII, and now the Pats want their revenge! Eli Manning faces off against Tom Brady in a game that’s sure to be explosive, and one you definitely don’t want to miss.

Get your Super Bowl tickets today!

More Rumors About Bonnaroo 2012 Lineup

Bonnaroo 2012 is set to take place in Manchester Tennessee from June 7-10th. While we won’t have an official list of performers until next month, there are a lot of rumors about who’s going to perform at this year’s Bonnaroo.

The Inforooster feels this year’s headliners will be Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, Fleet Foxes, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Eagles, Phish, Radiohead and Prince.

Another potential headliner would be The Black Keys, who Billboard reports are already confirmed for “headlining slots at major U.S. and European festivals this summer.” Van Halen also has a gap in their tour between June 5 and June 12, just sayin’.

As always, nothing is confirmed until Bonnaroo organizers reveal the official lineup.

Brad Paisley – The Virtual Reality World Tour

Country superstar Brad Paisley has decided to change the name for his upcoming area tour to the Virtual Reality World Tour 2012. Paisley’s tour maintains the same schedule, kicking off on January 12th in Grand Rapids, MI, and stopping by areas in 20 cities across the nation through early March.

“When you see plans and sketches on paper it’s one thing but to actually see it in real life is something else, and that’s what happened to me when we were in tour rehearsals,” Paisley explained of the tour’s name change in a press release. “When I saw the visuals and how exciting and sometimes mind-blowing they were I just felt the tour name needed to reflect what the fans were going to see. For two hours each night of the tour they can be taken away from reality — literally.”

Brad Paisley’s Tour Itinerary:
January 2012
12 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
13 – Milwaukee, WI – Bradley Center
14 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
19 – Kansas City, MO – Sprint Center
20 – Wichita, KS – Intrust Bank Arena
21 – Denver, CO – Pespi Center
26 – Boise, ID – Idaho Center
27 – Salt Lake City, UT – Maverik Center
28 – Las Vegas, NV – Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino

February 2012
9 – Spokane, WA – Spokane Arena
10 – Eugene, OR – Matthew Knight Arena
11 – Tacoma, WA – Tacoma Dome
16 – Lubbock, TX – United Spirit Arena
17 – Las Cruces, NM – Pan America Center
23 – Madison, WI – Alliant Energy Center
24 – Moline, IL – iWireless Center
25 – Springfield, MO – JQH Arena

March 2012
1 – Baltimore, MD – 1st Mariner Arena
2 – Knoxville, TN – Thompson-Boling Arena
3 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena

Brad Paisley tickets for most dates are available now.

Van Halen Announces Extensive North American Tour

After years of speculation, rumors, and false starts, Van Halen fans officially have something to look forward to. The band has confirmed plans for a 44-city North American tour in support of their new album, “A Different Kind of Truth,” that drops on February 7th.

The tour kicks off on February 18th in Louisville, KY, and is currently set to wrap up on June 26th in New Orleans. Van Halen tickets for nearly all of the stops on the first half of the outing are set to roll out this week.

Van Halen’s lineup will be the same one it featured during its 2007/2008 tour: Original frontman David Lee Roth, guitarist Eddie Van Halen and drummer Alex Van Halen, along with bassist Wolfgang Van Halen, Eddie’s son, who replaced original bassist Michael Anthony prior to the band’s previous tour.

According to a press release, Van Halen will perform songs from “A Different Kind of Truth,” as well as tracks from the band’s catalog.