Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Ford Presents
Up Close & Personal Holiday Exclusive Tour
CHRIS BROWN & BOW WOW
Philips Arena
Sunday, December 16th
Chris Brown & Bow Wow will be appearing at Philips Arena on Sunday, December 16th at 6:00PM for one incredible night!

Joining Chris Brown and Bow Wow will be SoulJa Boy, Shop Boyz, and Lil Mama.

Tickets go on sale this Saturday, November 3rd @ 10:00AM at www.livenation.com, ticketmaster.com, the Philips Arena Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, or charge by phone at (404) 249-6400.

For more information, call Philips Arena at (404) 878-3000 or go to www.chrisbrownworld.com or www.lilbowwow.com.

Produced by Live Nation.

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
Philips Arena
Friday, April 25th

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band will be appearing at Philips Arena on Friday, April 25th at 7:30PM for one night only.

Tickets are $ 97.00 & $ 67.00. Tickets are for reserved seating and general admission floor. All ages are welcome.

Tickets go on sale this Saturday, November 17th @ NOON at www.livenation.com, the Philips Arena Box Office, or through Ticketmaster charge by phone at (404) 249-6400.

For more information, call Philips Arena at (404) 878-3000 or go to www.brucespringsteen.net.

Produced by Live Nation.


Exile In America
MATCHBOX TWENTY
Philips Arena
Monday, January 28th

Melisma/Atlantic recording group MATCHBOX TWENTY has announced their first North American concert tour in over four years. The cross-country “Exile In America” itinerary will also feature special guests Alanis Morissette and MUTEMATH. The tour kicks off on January 25th at Hard Rock Live Arena at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, and will hit major arenas across the U.S. and Canada through mid-March. One highlight of the 33-city itinerary will be a special Valentine’s Day show at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, November 17th at 10AM.

“We’re all completely pumped about getting back together and heading out on the road after all this time, especially since we have a bunch of new songs to play for everyone,” said vocalist Rob Thomas. “And we’re thrilled to be joined by the brilliant Alanis Morissette and the fantastic New Orleans band MUTEMATH. It’s going to be a great show, and we can’t wait to get out there.”

"I can't wait to share some new songs, connect with people around North America again, and join Matchbox Twenty’s traveling circus,” shared Alanis Morissette. “So psyched!"

MATCHBOX TWENTY last toured in 2003, wrapping up their SRO global itinerary in December of that year. The tour, which earned acclaim from coast to coast and around the globe, was highlighted by sold-out shows at three of the world’s premier rock venues – New York’s Madison Square Garden, London’s Wembley Arena, and Los Angeles’ Staples Center.


MATCHBOX TWENTY reunited two years later for two sold-out New Year’s shows in Las Vegas. The 2008 dates will mark the band’s first tour as a four-piece, with Paul Doucette shifting from drummer to guitarist in the band line-up – which also includes vocalist Rob Thomas, guitarist Kyle Cook, and bassist Brian Yale.

The announcement of MATCHBOX TWENTY’s return to the concert trail follows the release of the band’s new album, “EXILE ON MAINSTREAM,” which debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200, while also premiering at #1 on SoundScan’s Current Alternative Albums chart. This marked the biggest first week of the year for a greatest hits collection, with the #3 premiere also matching the group’s previous highest Billboard 200 debut, 2000’s “MAD SEASON.”

A look back and a look ahead, “EXILE ON MAINSTREAM” features the smash single and video, “How Far We’ve Come.” The first album from the group in five years, it combines a six-track EP of new songs, marking the band’s first work with Grammy winning producer Steve Lillywhite, with a retrospective of the band’s greatest hits culled from their three previous albums, produced by Grammy winner Matt Serletic.

MATCHBOX TWENTY has sold some 30 million records to date. They were named Best New Band in the 1997 Rolling Stone Readers Poll, and followed the RIAA Diamond Award success of their 1996 breakthrough debut, “YOURSELF OR SOMEONE LIKE YOU,” with two more multi-platinum sets – 2000’s “MAD SEASON” and 2002’s “MORE THAN YOU THINK YOU ARE.” Among their many accolades are five Grammy nominations and three American Music Award nominations, while vocalist and songwriter Rob Thomas has earned three Grammy Awards, 11 BMI Awards, and has been twice named Billboard Songwriter of the Year.

MATCHBOX TWENTY will return to Atlanta to play at Philips Arena on Monday, January 28th at 7:00PM for one incredible night!

Tickets are $ 75.00, $ 55.00, and $ 45.00. All tickets are for reserved seating and all ages are welcome.

Tickets go on sale this Saturday, November 17th @ 10:00AM at www.livenation.com, the Philips Arena Box Office, or through Ticketmaster charge by phone at (404) 249-6400.

For more information, call Philips Arena at (404) 878-3000 or go to www.matchboxtwenty.com.

Produced by Live Nation.


Ring In The New Year With An Annual Tradition!
WIDESPREAD PANIC
Philips Arena
Sunday, December 30th & Monday, December 31st

Widespread Panic will be appearing at Philips Arena on Sunday, December 30th (8PM) and Monday, December 31st (9PM)!

Tickets are $ 49.50. Tickets are for reserved seating and general admission floor. All ages are welcome.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, November 16th @ 10:00AM at www.livenation.com, the Philips Arena Box Office, or through Ticketmaster charge by phone at (404) 249-6400.

For more information, call Philips Arena at (404) 878-3000 or go to www.widespreadpanic.com.

Produced by Live Nation.

CELINE DION ANNOUNCES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED
2008-09 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
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45-Date Arena Tour Launches August 12th, 2008 in Boston and Continues Through January of 2009
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Tickets On Sale Beginning November 16, 2007

November 7, 2007 -- In a little more than a month from now, the final curtain will rise and fall, on Celine Dion's record breaking engagement of A NEW DAY... at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. December 15th, 2007 marks the end of a remarkable journey of five consecutive years of sold-out performances, playing to nearly 3 million people. But as this incredible journey comes to an end, a brand new adventure begins….Celine embarks on her Taking Chances World Tour with stops in Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe, before returning to the US and Canada.

Today, Celine announced plans for the North American leg of this tour…45 arena dates which will launch in Boston on August 12, 2008. The tour will wind its way throughout the U.S. and the singer’s native Canada over the course of six months, culminating on January 30, 2009 in Ft. Lauderdale. It promises to be another spectacular live concert event where Celine will perform her biggest hits, along with songs from her new English album Taking Chances which will be released on November 13th. The show, which is being directed by Jamie King (Madonna's Confessions World Tour, Christina Aguilera's Back to Basics World Tour, Ricky Martin's Livin’ La Vida Loca World Tour) will accompany Celine's performances with a visual feast of color, fashion, dance and surprise!

“These past five years of performing at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas have been an incredibly rewarding experience for myself and my family, but I'm ready to hit the road again, with my husband and son by my side", says Dion. It's going to be so exciting to tour the US and Canada again, and perform everything with a brand new show. I just can’t wait!”
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Tickets for the highly anticipated tour go on sale beginning Friday, November 16, 2007.

"With A New Day..., Celine’s powerhouse performances and uncanny ability to connect with fans forever changed the landscape of Las Vegas entertainment,” said John Meglen, AEG Live/Concerts West President. “That experience raised her already impressive artistry to a new level, one that we’re excited to bring to fans all over North America.”

Throughout her career Celine has been honored with over 1000 Awards, including Grammys, Oscars, Golden Globes, World Music, Juno and Felix Awards. She is the biggest-selling female artist of all time.

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For more information, contact:

For Celine Dion: Marleah, Leslie & Associates
Kim Jakwerth, 323.966.4669, Kim@marleahleslie.com

For AEG Live: Scoop Marketing
Hannah Kampf, (213) 639-6160 hkampf@solters.com