Pollstar ConcertWire

Ricoh Fire Alarm

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:01:00 GMT

A photograph posted on Twitter caused panic in England when it appeared that Coventry’s Ricoh Arena was on fire. The picture was actually of Muse rehearsing its pyrotechnic display before its May 22 performance.

Metallica Releases 3-D Concert Film Trailer

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:01:00 GMT

The trailer is here for what Metallica promises is “an IMAX 3D event like you’ve never seen,” as well as “a concert like you’ve never heard.” Oh, and one more thing – this is “Metallica like you’ve never experienced.” That’s right, this is “Metallica Through The Never.”

Don Felder Joins The ‘Circus’

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:01:00 GMT

You can add Don Felder’s name to the list of axemen on Peter Frampton’s “Guitar Circus” adventure. The former Eagles guitarist will appear on six dates in June when the tour lands in Ontario, Pennsylvania, New York and Massachusetts.

Afrojack

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:59:00 GMT

Preakness InfieldFEST, Pimlico Race Track, Baltimore, Md.

Jesse & Joy Headline ‘Latinos Imparables’ Tour

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:01:00 GMT

Currently on the West Coast, the Jesse & Joy “Latinos Imparables” tour switches opening acts next week. With Lilo playing her last stop on the tour Tuesday evening, La Santa Cecilia climbs onboard beginning Wednesday in Chicago.

Rolling Stones Priced Accordingly

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:01:00 GMT

Pollstar has received the boxoffice reports for The Rolling Stones’ first seven shows and it should help clear the air regarding ticket prices. The lowest average was at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. The Las Vegas show, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, had the high average.

Bob Seger

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:59:00 GMT

The Palace Of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Mich.

Sammy Hagar Faces Appeal Of Tossed Defamation Case

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:01:00 GMT

A former Playboy bunny who claims Sammy Hagar fathered her now-deceased child is appealing a ruling that dismissed her lawsuit against the former Van Halen frontman. The Iowa woman, identified in court records as Jane Doe, filed the appeal Wednesday.

Paul McCartney Writes In Support Of Pussy Riot

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:01:00 GMT

Paul McCartney has asked a Russian judge to release members of the Pussy Riot punk group from prison. McCartney wrote that he was making the request “in a spirit of friendship for my many Russian acquaintances who, like me, believe in treating people - all people, with compassion and kindness.”

Obama Honors Carole King At White House Concert

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:01:00 GMT

President Barack Obama, saluting Carole King’s five decades as an award-winning singer-songwriter, said Wednesday that music often is a place where people seek comfort and inspiration during trying times.