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Madonna’s Confessions tour topped summer listed ticket sales

Madonna doesn’t need to confess anything: the stats speak for her. Stubhub’s compiled list of sales show her Confessions tour rocked out this summer, making New York Metro, LA, and Chicago the top three grossing cities for Stubhub sales, and Madonna was at the top in all three. The list:
1.  New York Metro   Madonna
2.  Los Angeles   Madonna
3.  Chicago   Madonna
4.  Philadelphia   Jimmy Buffett
5.  Boston     Dave Matthews Band with Sheryl Crow
6.  San Francisco Bay Area Madonna
7.  Dallas   Soul 2 Soul Tour (Faith Hill/Tim McGraw)
8.  Miami Madonna
9.  Hartford, CT Dave Matthews Band
10.  Baltimore, MD/Wash., DC   Soul 2 Soul Tour (Faith Hill/Tim McGraw)
11.  Las Vegas Madonna
12.  Detroit   Jimmy Buffett
13.  Richmond, VA   Jimmy Buffett
14.  Phoenix   Madonna
15.  Atlanta   Jimmy Buffett
16.  Denver   Soul 2 Soul Tour (Faith Hill/Tim McGraw)
17.  Seattle   Dave Matthews Band
18.  Atlantic City, NJ Madonna
19.  Houston   Soul 2 Soul Tour (Faith Hill/Tim McGraw)
20.  Indianapolis Jimmy Buffett
But these tickets can be a hard thing to come by, selling out in hours through online vendors. Stubhub offers a fan-to-fan service that keeps you in control of what you’re selling and buying, and in possession of the knowledge that there’s another person on the other side of the transaction, not a merciless statistical computer. That’s why, frustrated with a lack of availability and access, concert goers are looking to StubHub, the fan’s ticket marketplace, to secure ducats to enjoy their favorite acts.

As for Madonna, her 34-date tour was the most popular performance of the summer on StubHub. Tickets have sold for as low as $10 and as high as $3883, so whether you’re buying or selling, you’re in a position to win big.

And StubHub is no small-fry, either. Its stats are accurate and powerful, and up-to-the-minute too. Check out StubHub’s concert tickets center to do some research on your favorite shows yourself, and keep an eye on the blog for the latest on hot sells and steal purchases. I’ll keep posting our stats as they come in. 

Jay-Z tour meets Rihanna in Europe

qu’est que c’est?

Jay-Z and Rihanna rocking it out together on stage is what’s up.

Jay-Z, Rihanna, and Ne-yo all appeared on stage together on their world water-crisis awareness tour, and people have been tuning in. MTV is apparently planning a documentary on the tour, and people are gossiping about his new album release, the date of which has been confirmed as November 21.

For photographs of the current tour in Europe, check out concreteloop.com’s post on it. They’ve got some great stills.

The new album is titled Kingdom Come, and where there’s a smokin’ Jay-Z album, there’s a fiery tour. He’s got no dates announced for it, but I’m keeping my eyes out. Meantime, Jay-Z is on Beyonce’s new album, for which she’ll be touring shortly. StubHub is geared up for Beyonce tickets to go on sale, so check that out soon.

Cinderella Story. Blogged.

The Cheeta Girls:

Remember The Commitments? That movie about a lovable bunch of working class, leather-jacket-wearing Dubliners who could sing R&B like they came from Mississippi, and which ended up turning around and going on tour after the movie came out?

It’s sorta like that, but with more glitter and Mickey Mouse.

The Cheetah Girls, a band of fresh young women into music about friendship and perserverence, rely on a bass-heavy feel to drive their pop’s rythym with a Spice-Girls tone to their voices, and it’s as catchy as it is danceable. Which is very. Hear some sample music on their website, where they’ve got trailers, downloads, and other great multimedia stuff.
The group got their start in the 2003 Disney Video and were big enough to turn it into a tour. They’ve been a huge hit across the country, and their sequel, Cheetah Girls 2, was released earlier this year.

The group serves up a dose of encouragement and even empowerment to its young fans, telling young women to become themselves while leading by musical example. Says Fran Grauman of Kids’ Music.com, “One of the best sections of the show had the girls appearing inside back-lit boxes in ’Cinderella’ poses. They broke through the gauzy fabric and performed one of my favorite of their non-holiday songs. ’I don’t wanna be like Cinderella… I’d rather rescue myself.’ The girls present some great messages for the young women while being 200% entertaining.” (Check out her full review for Kids’ Music.com here)

They’re playing today in Hershey, Pennsylvannia, and on the 25th will be appearing in Washington D.C. The complete list of tour dates and locations is online for the Cheetah Girls at StubHub, and it’s a great show to bring your young budding musicians to, especially those of the female disposition.

More like… tickets to Christina Aguilera.

Christina’s new album is so hot right now. 

Her tour to promote Back to Basics starts up in December, and if the tickets sell anything like her album did (highest sales for a female album this year), we’re going to see some crowded shows. Say hi to me when you get in. I’ll be the one waving at Christina. 

The album shows a totally new side of Christina, where she works with some hyper-retro styles from the 20’s and 30’s, but that’s not to say she can’t still pack her poppy punch. She’s collaborated on the album with DJ Premier, Jay Z, NAS, and others, and it’s a killer combination. NowToronto.com loves it, and that she’s explored such a new genre while retaining so much of her own voice is really something impressive. 

The first concert is in Houston’s Toyota Center on February 20th, and it’s a super female show with The Pussycat Dolls and Danity Kane are opening for her. Sold out? Stuck with a ticket? More like… not sold out. Nor stuck. StubHub has a great interface for exchanging Christina Aguilera tickets (or any tickets) with other fans who need or need to get rid of tickets to your favorite events. Unfortunately, they can’t equip you with designer leather miniskirts etc. 

Eric Clapton Began Concert Tour for the First Time in 5 Years

Not only is Eric Clapton releasing his first album of original material in five years, he is out on the road again. Clapton’s new album Back Home features songs by George Harrison, The Spinners and Vince Gill, and his concerts still feature tons of old blues classics by the likes of Robert Johnson and other blues legends. 

Clapton performed in Chicago and it was by all accounts a terrific concert with lots of blistering blues.  Slowhand played a set of old and new material that filled the United Center with the sound of his hallmark guitar solos. 

One of the evenings many highlights was Little Queen of Spades; a Robert Johnson blues which Eric recorded for his 2004 tribute album Me and Mr. Johnson. Little Queen of Spades was followed by exceptional guitar solos by Eric, Doyle Bramhall II and Derek Trucks and Chris Stainton. Motherless Children, Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out, Further On Up The Road and Crossroads were other favorites of the blues-loving residents of the Windy City. And, as has become habit, Robert Cray joined Eric for Old Love and Crossroads. 

The full set list was: 

Pretending

I Shot The Sheriff

Got To Get Better In A Little While

Old Love

Everybody Oughta Make A Change

Motherless Children

Back Home

I Am Yours

Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out

Running On Faith After Midnight

Little Queen Of Spades

Further On Up The Road

Wonderful Tonight

Layla

Cocaine

Crossroads  

Eric Clapton tickets for upcoming concerts are available on the Eric Clapton page on StubHub.com.

Bob Dylan Adds Another Show to His Tour

Bob Dylan added a new show date to his current tour this past week.  Dylan will be playing at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland Maine on Thursday November 9th. 

Dylan’s recent shows have featured his songs from his new album “Modern Times” as well as his old classics.  Reviews so far have been overwhelmingly positive, with many reviewers noting their surprise at Dylan’s ability to stay relevant even at age 65. 

Modern Times is a phenomenal album featuring Dylan playing blues standards borrowed from the likes of Muddy Waters and other classic blues legends.  Slate.com recently called it the best Dylan album since 1975’s Blood on the Tracks. 

In addition to featuring songs off his new album and old classics Dylan’s current tour boasts a couple of stellar opening acts and special guests.  Over the course of the fall Dylan will be sharing the stage with The Kings of Leon, The Foo Fighters and The Raconteurs—all bands capable of filling large venues all on their own. 

Information about which of Dylan’s special guests are playing at which show is available on the Dylan page on StubHub. Bob Dylan Tickets are available on the Bob Dylan page on StubHub.