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Billy Joel and Sting will take the 7 train out to hit the Mets’ Citi Field for a one-night-only co-headlining gig.This concert marks the third Tri-state area stadium show for the 75-year-old Joel this summer.Prior to his night in Queens, the “Piano Man” is scheduled to swing into Yankee Stadium with Rod Stewart on Friday, July 18. Then, three weeks after that, he and Stevie Nicks will deliver the hits at MetLife Stadium on Friday, Aug.

Daryl Hall just announced he’s embarking on a seven-show, North American tour this spring with special guest Glenn Tillbrook of Squeeze.This quick run comes on the heels of the Rock Hall of Famer’s November 2024 outing with Howard Jones and summer co-headlining jaunt alongside Elvis Costello.Unfortunately, on this brief trek, the 78-year-old hitmaker won’t swing into New York or New Jersey. The closest he’ll get to the Tri-state area will be when he drops into Erie, PA’s Warner Theatre on Tuesday, April 1.Based on our findings from past runs, Hall will likely dip into his Hall and Oates catalog and play classics like “You Make My Dreams Come True,” “Private Eyes” and “Kiss On My List” along with tracks from his solo career, including his 2204 album “D.”“This album is about getting to my core,” Hall said in a press release.

Peter Frampton is going on tour.The legendary “Frampton Comes Alive!” singer just announced his ten-concert ‘Let’s Do It Again! Tour’ that will hit arenas, theaters, casinos and performing arts centers all over North America from late March through mid-April.That includes stops at Port Chester, NY’s The Capitol Theatre on Tuesday, April 1, Atlantic City, NJ’s Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Saturday, April 5 and New Brunswick, NJ’s State Theatre on Monday, April 7.“I am so thrilled to be able to come out and play again for you,” the 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee said. “It’s been a spectacular year, looking forward to seeing everyone soon.”What makes this brief outing so remarkable is that the former Humble Pie frontman and star of the 1978 “Sgt.

AC/DC will play 13 stadiums all over the U.S. on their ‘Power Up Tour’ with The Pretty Reckless from April 10 through May 28.Unfortunately, the Rock Hall of Famers don’t have a New York or New Jersey concert on their itinerary at the moment.

Jon Anderson, the former singer of the legendary prog rock group, just announced he’s embarking on an 18-concert run with The Band Geeks this April and May.Near the end of the trek, the “Owner Of A Lonely Heart” vocalist will make a trio of Tri-State stops at North Tonawanda, NY’s Riviera Theater on Wednesday, April 30, Westbury, NY’s Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair on Friday, May 16 and Carteret, NJ’s Carteret Performing Arts Center on Sunday, May 18.“The evening will consist of YES epics and classics as well as songs from [Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks’] debut album ‘TRUE’ which was released in August 2024 to worldwide critical acclaim,” Anderson shared on Instagram. They’ll also be promoting their upcoming “Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Live – Perpetual Change” album, which hits shelves March 14.Prior to this nationwide outing, the 80-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer last toured the U.S.

Billy Joel and Rod Stewart just announced a one-night only concert at Yankee Stadium on July 18.This show classic rock fantasy will cement Joel, a Bronx native, as the only artist to have headlined at the old Yankee Stadium — the final game of which was played in September 2008 — and the new one.“We are thrilled to host Billy Joel and Rod Stewart this summer at Yankee Stadium,” Scott Krug, the New York Yankees Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer said. “Their timeless catalogs and impact on the history of rock and roll music cannot be overstated, and we expect a magical evening with them in the Bronx.”The last time Joel performed at the Yankees’ home field was on June 22-23, 1990 in the middle of his ‘Storm Front Tour,’ which stretched from October 1989 to March 1991.

The Eagles are soaring high into 2025.Starting Jan. 17, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will resume their ongoing ‘Eagles — Live In Concert at Sphere’ residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere.In total, Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy Schmit, Deacon Frey, Vince Gill and the band have four shows lined up at the sonically spectacular venue in January.

James Taylor recently announced he’s going on a 25-show North American tour with his All-Star Band and special guest Tiny Habits in spring and summer 2025.Near the end of the run, he’ll make his sole New York stop on the nationwide trek when he drops into Canandaigua’s Constellation Brands Performing Arts Center on Sunday, June 29.There may be more New York gigs in his future, though. According to Taylor’s Instagram announcement, more dates will be announced at a later date.In addition to the tour, the “Fire and Rain” singer is also slated to headline at the 2025 Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI.

Ringo Starr marches to the beat of his own drum.Although the former Beatle turned 84 in July this year, he shows no signs of slowing down. In addition to his first, full-length country album “Look Up” due out on Jan.

Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks are about to make their MetLife Stadium debut.No, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers aren’t playing for the Jets and Giants. Rather, they just announced they’re co-headlining at the Meadowlands’ famed 82,500-seat venue on Friday, Aug.

Dead and Company, fronted by John Mayer and Bobby Weir, announced they’re returning to Las Vegas Sphere from March through May for 18 ‘Dead & Company: Dead Forever – Live at Sphere’ shows with “updated visuals.”As of now, the Rock Hall of Famers have scheduled three shows over six weeks at the groundbreaking venue. They will take place on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; one week in May is Friday through Sunday.Last summer, the legendary jam band put on 31 sonically adventurous shows at Sphere and extended the residency multiple times.

at the “Hotel California” on the Strip.The Eagles are picking up their ‘Eagles — Live In Concert at Sphere’ residency at Las Vegas’ eye-popping Sphere on Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec.

AC/DC is back in black in the U.S.In 2025, the high-octane Rock and Roll Hall of Famers are embarking on a North American stadium tour for the first time since 2016.This 13-show run, which they’re calling the ‘Power Up Tour,’ is in support of their raucous 2020 album with the same name. The Pretty Reckless will serve as the special guest at all dates.As of now, AC/DC hasn’t announced a New York or New Jersey date.

The Eagles are flying south for the winter and have made plans to stick around for a few extra months.Don Henley, Joe Walsh and co. just announced that their ongoing residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere will now stretch into April 2025.Their four newly-added ‘Eagles — Live In Concert at Sphere’ shows are set to go down Friday, April 4, Saturday, April 5, Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12.This quartet of gigs will be the 29th, 30th, 31st and 32nd at the legendary venue for the Rock Hall of Famers, which means they’ve booked the second most concerts of any act in Sphere’s short history trailing only U2’s 40.When the residency was originally announced back in June, The Eagles was only supposed to be eight September and October shows.

Elvis Costello is a workhorse.According to Set List FM, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee played 45 shows all over North America and Australia in 2024.And he’s going to do it all over again next year.The 70-year-old hitmaker just announced he’s embarking on a 2025 tour with Attractions member and longtime collaborator Steve Nieve from February through March.Over the course of the the 15-concert run, Costello is scheduled to make seven (!) stops in New York and New Jersey.First up, the duo are slated to drop into Red Bank, NJ’s Count Basie Center for the Arts on Friday, Feb. 21.After that, the pair will play Montclair, NJ’s Wellmont Theatre on Monday, Feb.

Rod Stewart has a little more gas left in the tank.The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer just announced his farewell ‘One Last Time Tour’ that will send him to arenas, pavilions and amphitheaters all over North America from February through August 2025.That includes concerts at Atlantic City’s Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on Saturday, Feb. 22 and Saratoga Springs’ Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, July 15.He’ll be joined by special guest Cheap Trick at most shows on the run.“Each show promises an unprecedented evening of iconic hits and a concert production befitting one of the era’s greatest live performers,” a press release reports.While we’re not sure exactly what those “iconic hits” will be, it’s likely Stewart will belt “Maggie May,” “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy,” “Young Turks,” “Forever Young” and “Stay With Me,” based on our findings at Set List FM.In addition to the tour, the former Faces lead singer also has a number of concerts at Las Vegas’ Caesars Palace lined up from March through June next year.Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming Rod Stewart shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale for the ‘One Last Time Tour’ is Friday, Nov.

The Eagles and fly south for the winter.This December, Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Deacon Frey and co. are picking up their ongoing, critically-lauded Las Vegas Sphere residency.The legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famers have four shows scheduled at the awe-inspiring venue; they are set to take place on Friday, Dec.

The Eagles at Las Vegas Sphere.The Rock Hall of Famers, currently ten shows deep into their ongoing residency, have dazzled audiences with their career-spanning set lists and gobsmacking visuals that have left audiences and critics astounded.“(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.Billboard added “the group still boasts the pristine harmonies, tight guitar licks, and overall passion that belies their veteran status; it’s just that now you can also take a literal trip into a spooky forest for the otherworldly ‘Witchy Woman,’ so it’s not just the unnerving production setting the macabre mood.”And they’re doing it all over again at Sphere on Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov.

Carlos Santana took the world by storm with an electric performance of his classic instrumental track “Soul Sacrifice” at Woodstock.Now, over 55 years (!) later, the guitar virtuoso is still going strong.Next up, the tireless Rock Hall of Famer will continue his ongoing ‘An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live’ Las Vegas residency at the House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.The new dates are scheduled for January, February and May.Based on our findings at Set List FM, the 77-year-old performs a career-spanning set at all shows. Should you attend, you’ll be treated to classics like “Evil Ways,” “Oye Como Va,” “Maria Maria,” “Black Magic Woman” and “Smooth” among others.Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming Santana Sin City shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale is Friday, Nov.

David Gilmour will begin his five-show residency at New York City’s Madison Square Garden in support of his recently-released solo album “Luck and Strange.”And yes, in case you were worried, the Pink Floyd vocalist and guitarist makes sure to pay homage to the band that made his name.Based on our findings at Set List FM, Gilmour performed a mix of solo tracks as well as Pink Floyd classics including “Comfortably Numb,” “The Great Gig In The Sky,” “Wish You Were Here,” “Breathe,” “Time” and more at his U.K. and LA gigs that preceded the New York leg of the run.As a cherry on top, critics can’t stop raving about how good Gilmour is live.In a five-star review, Metro called the 78-year-old Rock Hall of Famer’s live show “truly special” and The Times claimed ‘Luck and Strange’ is a “remarkable concert.”If this sounds like the ultimate classic rock bucket list concert for you, seats are still available for all five MSG Gilmour gigs.At the time of publication, last-minute tickets start at $122 before fees on Vivid Seats.Other shows have inventory starting anywhere from $137 to $254 before fees.To find the show that makes the most sense for your schedule — and wallet — our team has everything you need to know and more about seeing David Gilmour live at MSG below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues, and links to buy tickets can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and 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.