George Strait Farewell Tour is selling FAST

Hey all you country fans, you better get your tickets for the George Strait Farewell Tour because they are selling out fast!




Don't you want to see this face play all your favorite songs? Get your tickets now!

Lady Gaga is on Tour Again and It's HOT as Ever

Lady Gaga is on tour again and she is HOT as ever!

Ticket King has great seats and tickets to Lady Gaga shows all over the USA including Phoenix, Kansas City, Saint Paul, Philadelphia, Tampa, and MORE!

Order your tickets now to secure a spot at one of her concerts and Lady Gaga perform hit songs like "Poker Face", "Bad Romance", and "Edge of Glory".

Madonna Xcel Energy Center Tickets

In case you have been... on another planet these past couple months, you know Madonna is coming to the Xcel Energy Center on 11/3 and 11/4! Don't have tickets yet? Don't sweat it.

MADONNA TICKETS

Rush Target Center Tickets

If you are looking for Rush concert tickets to the Target Center, then look no further! I have your Rush concert tickets.

Rush Tickets

2012 Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Lineup

The State Fair is here! Check out the 2012 Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Acts:

Bonnie Raitt with Mavis Staples
Alan Jackson with Jamey Johnson
Blake Shelton with Sunny Sweeney
An Evening with Anita Baker
The Happy Together Tour 2012
Demi Lovato with Hot Chelle Rae
Kiss and Motley Crue
Rascal Flatts with Little Big town, Eli Young Band and Edens Edge
Semisonic, The Jayhawks, Dessa and Jeremy Messersmith
Journey with Pat Benatar
Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller

Minnesota State Fair Concert Tickets

Coldplay Xcel Energy Center Tickets

Coldplay is at the Xcel Energy Center for two concerts. On Friday 8/10 and Saturday 8/11, Coldplay will take the stage at the X at 7pm. Want tickets? Buy 'em here!

Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw Are Amazing... Or So I Hear

Well... I failed myself.

I did not purchase Kenny Chesney Tim McGraw tickets for the FIRST EVER concert at Target Field. Looking at my friends' facebook photos, I am filled with regret:

MN State Fair Poster 2012

The Minnesota State Fair 2012 poster was unveiled early in June. But apparently I missed it and therefore did not pass it on to you guys. To remedy that, here is the 2012 Minnesota State Fair poster!

Don't forget there are plenty of great concerts happening this year at the State Fair!

Kenny Chesney Brothers of the Sun Tour Songs

The Brothers of the Sun tour is coming to Target Field.

I've been thinking of all the GREAT songs Kenny will be playing for the VERY FIRST OUTDOOR CONCERT AT TARGET FIELD!

Here is just a bit of what I came up with:

Back Where I Come From
Keg in the Closet
Somewhere With You
Young
I Go Back
There Goes My Life
She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy
Beer In Mexico
Out Last Night
No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems
You and Tequila
Flip Flop Summer
Boys of Fall
Feel Like a Rock Star
Come Over

What am I missing, Chesney fans? I know he has more great songs than many artists combined. Help me out!

MN State Fair Blake Shelton

With the recent announcement of Blake Shelton hitting the stage at the MN State Fair, I thought it pertinent to check out some of Shelton's new songs!

Shelton's most recent album is titled, "Red River Blue". I'm not sure what that means, but I do know the album is packed with songs sure to make country fans swoon.

Track Listings:
Honey Bee
Ready to Roll
God Gave Me You
Get Some
Drink On It
Good Old Boys
I'm Sorry
Sunny In Seattle
Over
Hey
Red River Blue

What are your favorite Blake Shelton hits?

Minneapolis St Paul Concert Venues

I recently went around Minneapolis, St. Paul and a few of the surrounding suburbs to take photos of all the great venues! I took pictures of 24 total venues.

Take a peak at the concert venue photos I took.

Grand Old Day 2012

Grand Old Day is almost here! There are great concert and music events that take place at Grand Old Day every year. This year features particularly popular bands - don't miss out! I am giving you the inside scoop to Grand Old Day!

Sunday, June 3 is Grand Old Day - a celebration that takes place on Grand Avenue from the cross streets of Cretin to Dale in St. Paul, Minnesota. There are four 'zones' that make up the celebration: Family Fun District (Cretin to Snelling), Art District (Saratoga to Albert), Sporting District (Hamline to Dunlap), and the Entertainment District (Lexington to Dale).

The Family Fun District features games, pony rides, a petting zoo, music & entertainment fit for the entire family! In the Whole Foods Market lot, there are several entertainers provided. The day starts at noon with Paul Spring and progresses to Koo Koo Kangaroo, Snapdragon Seeds, and Radio Disney. At Grand & Cambridge, the little ones can enjoy free pony rides, petting zoo, inflatables, mini-golf and other games!

The Art District is likely to draw major crowds as it features art and crafts by local and regional artists. From Saratoga to Albert, you can get your fill of art and crafts. Noon-5pm will feature the Artstart Art Project at Pascal & Grand. There you can make your own Grand Hand Headpiece out of recycled materials!

The Sporting District features interactive games and fun from the Minnesota Wild, St. Paul Saints, Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Rollergirls and more!

Also in the Sporting District is Bike Parking. Free bike parking is available on the Ayd Mill Bridge. There are over 140 bike parking spaces installed along Grand Avenue for convenient parking. Generally it will be easier to find a bike parking space than a space for your vehicle. You should bring your own bike lock. 

Perhaps the most popular area of the Grand Old Day is the Entertainment District! This district, from Lexington to Dale, presents live music in 6 festival gardens.

In the Grand Garden (between Lexington and Oxford), bands will kick off the day in the US Bank Lot. At noon Zachary Scot Johnson will perform, followed by Dan Rodriguez at 1pm and SarahLou at 3pm. This garden is presented by Summit and Barefoot Wine, which means you should gear up for a good time!

At the Billy's Stage you will hear performances by Arc Flash Hazard, Orange Whip and Hookers and Blow. The Wild Onion Stage will bring White Iron Band and Rocket Club. The Grand Country Stage, located in the Pier 1 Lot, will feature Maiden Dixie and Tim Sigler. The 80's Stage in the Walgreens Lot will highlight Mish Mash and Boogie Wonderland. The Dixie's Stage will feature a heavy and fun lineup with Charlie Parr, Blind Shake, The Soviettes and Solid Gold.

The Grand Old Parade starts just after Dale & Grand and finishes in the Family Fun District at Fairview & Grand.

7:45am
ON THE GO SPORTING EVENTS w/ start/finish line at Wheeler & Grand

7:45am In-Line Skate
7:50am 8K Run
9:05am 1/2 Mile Youth Run
9:15am 5K Walk/Jog

10:00am
GRAND OLD DAY PARADE - "A Grand Salute to St. Paul" from Dale to Fairview

10:15am
KID'S PARADE - registration at 10am, from Dale to Fairview 10:30am

FAMILY FUN ZONE until 5pm

12:00pm
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT from Dale to Lexington
6 festival gardens with live music (21+)

 TEEN BATTLE OF THE BANDS until 5pm
 WHOLE FOODS MARKET FAMILY FUN STAGE until 5pm
 ART FAIR STAGE until 5pm

6:00pm
EVENT CONCLUDES

 There is free parking located in the Anderson Parking Ramp at the University of St. Thomas (Cretin & Grand). A free shuttle runs along Summit Avenue (one block north of Grand Avenue) from Cretin to Dale from 10am to 7pm.

2012 Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Concert Series

The Minnesota State Fair announced its 2012 Grandstand Concert Series. Tickets go on sale Saturday, May 19. Here are the concerts coming to the MN State Fair!

An Evening with Anita Baker
8pm Sunday, Aug. 28 

Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller
630pm Monday, Sept. 3

Journey
7pm Saturday, Sept. 1

Other grandstand shows available now are:

Bonnie Raitt with Mavis Staples 8/23
Alan Jackson 8/24
The Happy Together Tour 8/27
Kiss and Motley Crue 8/29
Rascal Flatts w/ Little Big Town, Eli Young Band & Edens Edge 8/30

The Brothers of the Sun Tour at Target Field

Wow. How pumped are you for the Boys of Country to be performing at our very own Target Field? The Brothers of the Sun Tour will feature Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw... basically two of the best country artists of all time.

 You won't want to miss this show. Seriously... there will be nothing better this summer. Get your tickets!! DO IT!

ACM Awards Recap

Below are the results of the ACM Awards last night. I have listed the actual winner and my choice for the winner in caps.

Entertainer of the Year
Jason Aldean
Kenny Chesney MY CHOICE
Brad Paisley
Blake Shelton
Taylor Swift WINNER

Male Vocalist of the Year
Jason Aldean MY CHOICE
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Blake Shelton WINNER
Chris Young

Female Vocalist of the Year
Sara Evans
Miranda Lambert WINNER
Martina McBride
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood MY CHOICE

Group of the Year
The Band Perry
Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum WINNER & MY CHOICE
Rascal Flatts
Zac Brown Band

New Artist of the Year
Brantley Gilbert
Hunter Hayes
Scotty McCreery WINNER & MY CHOICE

Vocal Duo of the Year
Love and Theft
Montgomery Gentry
Steel Magnolia
Sugarland MY CHOICE
Thompson Square WINNER

Vocal Event of the Year
"Country Boy" - Aaron Lewis and Charlie Daniels
"Don't You Wanna Stay" - Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson WINNER & MY CHOICE
"Old Alabama" - Brad Paisley and Alabama
"Remind Me" - Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood
"You and Tequila" - Kenny Chesney and Grace Potter

Video of the Year
"Tattoos On This Town" - Jason Aldean
"Homeboy" - Eric Church
"Red Solo Cup" - Toby Keith WINNER & MY CHOICE
"Just a Kiss" - Lady Antebellum
"Mean" - Taylor Swift

Album of the Year
Chief - Eric Church MY CHOICE
Four the Record - Miranda Lambert WINNER
Hemingway's Whiskey - Kenny Chesney
My Kinda Party - Jason Aldean
Own the Night - Lady Antebellum

Single of the Year
"Crazy Girl" - Eli Young Band MY CHOICE
"Don't You Wanna Stay" - Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson WINNER
"Red Solo Cup" - Toby Keith
"Tomorrow" - Chris Young
"You and Tequila" - Kenny Chesney and Grace Potter

Song of the Year (goes to songwriters)
"Crazy Girl" - Eli Young Band WINNER
"Home" - Dierks Bentley MY CHOICE
"Just a Kiss" - Lady Antebellum
"Threaten Me With Heaven" - Vince Gill
"You and Tequila" - Kenny Chesney and Grace Potter

Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean at the Xcel Energy Center

Luke Bryan. Jason Aldean. Wow.

I was fortunate enough to go to the Luke Bryan - Jason Aldean concert at the Xcel Energy Center. With songs like "All My Friends Say," "Drunk on You," "Country Girl (Shake it for Me)" by Luke Bryan and "Dirt Road Anthem," "Crazy Town," and "She's Country" blasted out by Aldean, you knew it would be a good show.

I don't think people really knew that it would be such a great show.

Luke Bryan was a charismatic performer that catered to the crowd in a way that Kenny Chesney would have. While Aldean wasn't as crowd-savvy, he definitely satisfied with a certain sexy cool behind his electric guitar and cowboy hat.

Bryan was as sexy as ever, almost stealing the show from Aldean for us younger gals. However, the show was perfect and I am again reminded of how much I love country!

Saint Paul Concerts: Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan & Lauren Alaina

I'm a huge country music fan so I cannot wait (!) until Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan come to the Xcel Energy Center. I may have talked about this before, but I really want to make sure you are all aware that these country music stars are coming to town.

Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan and Lauren Alaina will be coming to the Xcel Energy Center on February 17th. Call me a girl, but this would be the perfect Valentine's Day gift for the girlfriends out there. Luke Bryan? What... a heart breaker.

Anyway... plan ahead. I'm trying to be there too!