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The Eagles announced their ‘Long Goodbye Farewell Tour.’Nearly a year and a half later, the Rock Hall of Famers are still going strong.Now, after a little over a month off, they’ll pick up their ongoing ‘Eagles — Live In Concert at Sphere’ residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere on Jan. 17-18.Then, the following weekend, Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B.

Sparks just announced they’re embarking on their international ‘Mad! Tour’ in support of their forthcoming 26th studio album “Mad!” which hits shelves May 23.While out and about, the prolific group is scheduled to make a lone New York stop when they drop into Brooklyn’s Kings Theater on Friday, Sept. 12.These shows will be the band’s first since 2023’s ‘World Tour,’ which included a gig at New York City’s Beacon Theatre.“After 55 years together, Sparks still sounds like Queen was put in a blender with T.

John Fogerty just announced he’s going to celebrate his 80th birthday by performing at New York City’s Beacon Theatre on Wednesday, May 28.“We’re throwing an unforgettable birthday bash at the iconic Beacon Theatre on John’s actual 80th birthday on May 28th!” Fogerty, 79, shared on Instagram.“…don’t miss your chance to be part of this historic night.

interview with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel earlier this month, but it finally started making waves on X Monday, March 24.“We were kind of embarrassed at that time to call ourselves American because of the dirty politics of the Vietnam War,” she said while discussing the band’s hit 1975 song “Crazy on You.” “To be as subtle as possible,” she added, “it’s more embarrassing now.”But Wilson’s remarks were not taken lightly, and both fans and critics slammed the wealthy singer for her contentious comments about the country.“Says the millionaire who made TONS of dough playing music,” one X user scoffed. “I just can’t with these people right now.”“The bitch is welcome to find a more suitable country for her needs,” another angry critic wrote.

Dead and Company’s long farewell is officially underway.After their 2023 ‘Final Tour,’ Bob Weir and John Mayer shocked Deadheads and classic rock aficionados ’round the world when they announced their Las Vegas Sphere ‘Dead Forever’ residency.Once the Rock Hall of Famers wrapped their first run at the groundbreaking, immersive venue, they announced a second set of 2025 shows, the first of which took place on Thursday, March 20.“[They mixed] the greatest hits from last year’s setlists and visuals with a healthy dose of fresh material,” Billboard reported from the inaugural gig.According to the publication “last year’s May 16 opening night included far more static shots of the band on giant video screens; this time around, every moment on the 240-foot-tall curved display served an aesthetic purpose beyond what any other concert venue can even attempt to provide.”As for the music, the always-unpredictable jam band delivered 18 songs, based on our findings at Set List FM. Notable tracks that made the cut include fan favorites like “Scarlet Begonias,” “Fire on the Mountain” and “Touch of Grey” as well as surprising covers like Bob Dylan‘s “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” and The Spencer Davis Group‘s “Gimme Some Lovin’.”“I have a feeling that it’s music that’s going to bring this country together,” Weir, 77, told Rolling Stone.

Steve Winwood just announced he’s heading out on his first North American headlining tour since 2018.As of now, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is slated to perform at nine theaters, performing arts centers, amphitheaters and casinos this September.While on the brief run, he’s scheduled to headline five New York and New Jersey shows.First, the 76-year-old singer/guitarist/bassist/keyboardist drops into Port Chester, NY’s Capitol Theater on Wednesday, Sept. 17.After that, the former Traffic/Spencer Davis Group/Blind Faith frontman will sling the hits at Red Bank, NJ’s Count Basie Center For The Arts on Friday, Sept.

Def Leppard announced they’ve added a handful of shows to their 2025 tour with special guests Bret Michaels, The Struts, Extreme and Brother Cane joining them on select dates.As of now, the “Pour Some Sugar On Me” group has four Tri-state area stops lined up.First, they slated to headline at Atlantic City’s Borgata Casino Event Center on Saturday, June 28. After that, they hit Uncasville, CT’s Mohegan Sun Arena on Thursday, July 3, Bethel, NY’s Bethel Woods Center For The Arts on Sunday, July 20 and Saratoga Springs, NY’s Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, July 22.In total, the Rock Hall of Famers have 23 shows and festival appearances lined up this spring and summer.“The Summer is heatin’ up with seven more nights to rock with YOU,” the band shared via Instagram.

Eric Clapton just announced he’s mapped out a brief 2025 arena tour this September in support of his bluesy 2024 album “Meanwhile.”He’ll be joined by Jakob Dylan’s The Wallflowers at all shows.Near the end of the six-concert run, ol’ Slow Hand is slated to stop into New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Friday, Sept. 19.This NYC one-off will be his first gig in the Big Apple since 2022 when he played back-to-back shows at MSG as part of his ‘US Tour 2022.’For those that have yet to see the former Cream/Blind Faith/Derek and the Dominos/Yardbirds/John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers guitarist live, he typically plays acoustic and electric tracks at each show.

The Beach Boys — now in their 64th year of existence — are hitting the road from February through August in 2025 on their ‘Sounds of Summer Tour.’This time around, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers don’t have any New York shows lined up. The closest they’ll get is when they surf into Ocean City, NJ’s Ocean City Music Pier for four shows on June 23-24.These days, the group is made up of original members Mike Love and Brian Johnston as well as a cast of talented musicians and, on select occasions, special guest John Stamos.And, even in their advanced age, the band still goes all out when they take the stage.Based on our findings at Set List FM, the group regularly plays 30+ songs at their live shows including timeless classics like “Surfin’ Safari,” “Good Vibrations,” “I Get Around,” “God Only Knows” and “Fun, Fun, Fun.”Sound like the sun-drenched show for you?If that’s the case, tickets are available for all upcoming Beach Boys shows.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats was $26 before fees on Vivid Seats.Other shows have tickets ranging anywhere from $34 to $655 before fees.For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about the Beach Boys’ 2025 ‘Sounds of Summer Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Paul Simon will be anything but “Homeward Bound.”The legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famer recently announced he’s striking out on ‘A Quiet Celebration Tour,’ his first official outing since he retired from the road in 2018.There will be quite a New York City homecoming for Forest Hills High School and Queens College graduate as well.Midway through the 55-concert spring and summer run, the 83-year-old singer-songwriter will make five back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back appearances at New York City’s Beacon Theatre. The shows go down on Monday, June 16, Wednesday, June 18, Friday, June 20, Saturday, June 21 and Monday, June 23.News of the tour may be quite a shock to fans of the former Simon and Garfunkel member.

The Eagles only have four more two-show weekends at Las Vegas Sphere until their eight-month residency comes to a close.That means only eight chances remain to see Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, Vince Gill, Deacon Frey and the band deliver the hits in front of breathtaking larger-than-life graphics.For those that haven’t been yet, Billboard raved about the live show claiming “…images came to intense life at Las Vegas’ Sphere, where the technology of 2024 finally caught up to the band’s enduring artistry and created a technicolor display worthy of their classic, illustrative songs from the 1970s and beyond.”Based on our findings at Set List FM, those “classic illustrative songs from the 1970s and beyond” include timeless favorites like “Hotel California,” “Life In The Fast Lane, “One of These Nights,” “Take It to The Limit” and “Heartache Tonight” as well as classics from Henley’s and Walsh’s side projects.Sound like the show for you?If you’d like to attend, tickets are available for all remaining Sin City gigs.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats for their four March shows was $225 before fees on Vivid Seats.April concert tickets start at $278 before fees.In the event you still need a bit more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about The Eagles’ Las Vegas Sphere residency below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.Here’s when the “Hotel California” classic rockers will be at Sphere from January through April and how much the cheapest tickets cost (versus what they were going for on Feb.

Bachman-Turner Overdrive just announced their co-headlining ‘Roll On Down The Highway Tour’ with Marshall Tucker Band featuring Jefferson Starship or The Outlaws on select dates.The ’70s icons’ jaunt is a short one; BTO and MTB are touring together just from July 18 through Aug. 3.

Led Zeppelin released their sixth studio album “Physical Graffiti.”50 years later, Jason Bonham — legendary drummer John Bonham’s son — is taking the seminal classic rock record on the road in his father’s honor.Starting May 3, he’ll hit theaters, casinos, music halls, auditoriums and wineries all over North America along with vocalist James Dylan (assuming the Robert Plant role), bassist Dorian Heartsong (taking on John Paul Jones’ duties) and guitarist Akio “Mr. Jimmy” Sakurai (acting as Jimmy Page).Early in the 21-show run, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening are scheduled to make their only official New York stop when they drop into Syracuse’s Landmark Theatre on Tuesday, May 6.In the event that’s too far upstate for New Yorkers, you can also catch the band’s interpretations of “Kashmir,” “Houses of the Holy,” “In My Time of Dying,” “Trampled Underfoot,” “Ten Years Gone” and the rest of “Physical Graffiti” along with other Zeppelin staples at Wallingford, CT’s Toyota Oakdale Theatre on Saturday, May 3 and Stamford, CT’s Stamford Center for the Arts on Sunday, May 4.“This is my favorite Led Zeppelin album of all-time,” Bonham shared in a press release.

Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts announced their 2025 ‘Love Earth World Tour,’ which comes in support of their forthcoming album “Talkin’ To The Trees.”Midway through the international run, they’ll make a pair of stops in New York.First, they’ll rock Long Island’s Jones Beach Theater on Saturday, Aug. 23.

Justin Hayward and co-lead vocalist John Lodge have announced solo tours of their own that will take each of them all over North America.Hayward, 78, has 15 shows lined up from April through May this year including five in Florida.“We are always trying to do something original and fresh, and to be able to share these songs, true to the spirit in which they were written, is a joy,” he shared on Instagram after wrapping his 2024 tour. The songs, and an audience that brings that sprinkle of stardust to the music every night, lift us to a truly ethereal place.”Meanwhile, the 81-year-old Lodge just kicked off his ‘Performs Days of Future Passed Tour’ at Port Chester, NY’s Capitol Theatre on Feb.

The Eagles have just ten ‘Live In Concert at Sphere’ residency shows left on their schedule before handing over the venue’s reins to Dead and Company, Kenny Chesney and Backstreet Boys.First, they’ll play two shows on Friday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb.

Paul Simon opened the “SNL50” celebration with a performance of his 1966 classic “Homeward Bound” — which he also played with George Harrison on the classic sketch show back in November 1976 — alongside Sabrina Carpenter.Now, two days later, the 83-year-old singer-songwriter has announced his ‘A Quiet Celebration Tour,’ his first official trek since 2018’s ‘Homeward Bound Farewell Tour,’ that will take him to theatres and concert halls from April through August this year.That includes a whopping five shows at New York City’s Beacon Theatre on Monday, June 16, Wednesday, June 18, Friday, June 20, Saturday, June 21 and Monday, June 23.This news may come as a bit of a surprise to fans of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Two years ago, Simon shared in an interview with The Times that he may never return to the stage due to hearing loss while recording his 2023 album “Seven Psalms.”“Quite suddenly I lost most of the hearing in my left ear, and nobody has an explanation for it,” he said.

Pat Benatar and her husband Neil Giraldo are dropping a hardcover picture book for children called “My Grandma and Grandpa Rock!”While we anxiously await the release of the lyrical read-aloud “that celebrates all kinds of grandparents from all walks of life―from plumbers to yoga instructors to…rock stars,” fans of their music can catch the pair live on the road this spring.From April through June, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers are striking out on a 26-concert North American tour.That includes gigs at Verona, NY’s Turning Stone Resort & Casino on Friday, May 16 and Albany’s Palace Theatre on Wednesday, May 21.To close the run, the “Heartbreaker” couple hit Louisville, KY’s Bourbon and Beyond Festival, which takes place Sept. 11-14.

Patti Smith just announced she’s embarking on a ‘Horses 50th Anniversary Tour’ to celebrate her seminal 1975 debut album with the same name.Toward the end of the international run, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee is slated to make a pair of stops at New York’s Beacon Theatre on Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov.

The Eagles may be flying high but ticket prices to see them live are coming back down to Earth.When our team last reported on how much it cost to see the Rock Hall of Famers at Las Vegas’ Sphere, the lowest price we could find on tickets for any one of their four February 2025 shows was $257 before fees on Vivid Seats.Now, two weeks later, prices start at $208 before fees for their Valentine’s Day show.Other February gigs of theirs have seats starting anywhere from $241 to $274 before fees, which means, compared to our last report, prices are down across the board for the month.For the uninitiated, The Eagles’ Sphere residency shows are a wholly new concert experience for them melding groundbreaking surround sound — aka “ultraresolution audioflow” according to The Post — with otherworldly, larger-than-life visuals.“[They] used the wrap-around screen to surround the group and audience with dazzling, massive-scale starfields while still making clear that it’s the songs that are the star of the show,” Variety wrote in their review of Don Henley and Joe Walsh’s opening night back in September 2024.In regards to those songs, the band plays roughly 20 tracks per show including the hits like “Hotel California,” “Life In The Fast Line,” “Take It To The Limit,” “New Kid In Town,” “Tequila Sunrise” and more based on our findings at Set List FM.If you’d like to attend — The Eagles have 12 shows remaining on their Sphere schedule from February through April — we have all the information you need and more below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.Here’s when the “Hotel California” classic rockers will be at Sphere from January through April and how much the cheapest tickets cost.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all

too shocking.Alice Cooper — America’s premier shock rocker — just announced he’s extending his ongoing ‘Too Close For Comfort Tour’ that began in 2023 into spring and summer 2025.The news isn’t particularly surprising because the 77-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee has been touring steadily since the late 1960s. Based on our findings, ‘Too Close For Comfort’ is actually his 40th (!) career tour.On this go-round, the “No More Mr.

The Doobie Brothers took shape in San Jose, CA.Since their 1970 inception, Michael McDonald, Tom Johnston, Patrick Simmons, John McFee and co. have produced six top-ten albums, had 16 (!) songs hit the Billboard Top 40 and won a pair of Grammy Awards.Still, regardless of their countless accolades, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers are “takin’ it to the streets” once again in 2025, this time with special guest The Coral Reefer Band aka Jimmy Buffett’s backing band.From August through September, the “China Grove” rockers will hit venues all over North America on their ‘Walk The Road Tour’ in support of their new album with the same name, which hit shelves June 6.Early in the run, the veteran hitmakers are scheduled to make four stops in New York and New Jersey.First, The Doobie Brothers swing into Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center on Thursday, Aug. 7.