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July 3, 2008 

Shakira Signs With Live Nation

Live Nation has reportedly closed the long-rumored "360" deal with Latin powerhouse, Shakira, placing the singer alongside of artists such as Jay-Z and Madonna.


Bon Jovi To Play At Free NYC Concert

New York City officials say Bon Jovi will play at a free concert in Central Park this summer.

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Indie Labels Get Creative In Marketing

Wondering where to go for your latest taste in what's hot for indie music now that Starbucks is out of the label business? Try Whole Foods.


2008 Essence Music Festival Begins Friday

From her rebuilt but not yet fully furnished home, Irma Thomas anchors her faith in the rebirth of New Orleans to the return of the Essence Music Festival.


Verizon Wireless Gets Rhapsody Music Subscriptions

Cell phones are becoming more useful devices for listening to music. Verizon Wireless is introducing Rhapsody's subscription music service Monday, allowing its customers to download as much music as they want to their phones for $15 per month.


Cheap Trick Does Sgt. Pepper At The Bowl
A fan doesn't care if his favorite act is on the chart, doesn't care if someone else is the flavor of the moment, a fan joins the club, goes to the convention and listens to the albums nobody else knows, like Robin Zander's solo debut on Intersco
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Nathan Hubbard Promoted To CEO Of Live Nation Ticketing Unit

Live Nation announced today, Monday June, 30th


Knitting Factory Faces City Permit Scrape

The Knitting Factory in Los Angeles is facing a hearing that may result in the loss of their Conditional Use Permit, which allows the venue to operate and conduct business.


Reunion Time For Morris Day And The Fellas

Inside a red brick Hollywood rehearsal studio, The Time keep on ticking.

Jesse McCartney

When you grow up as a child actor and become a teen heartthrob as a singer, it can be hard to get people to stop looking at you as a kid, even when your driver's license proves otherwise. More...



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EMI Records Profitable After Cuts

Terra Firma's Guy Hands has told a group of key investors that EMI's recorded music division returned to profitability two months into its fiscal year. The numbers include Radiohead's "Best Of" but not the recent successful Coldplay launch.

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06/27/08Bon Jovi, Biffy Clyro, The Feeling Twickenham Stadium - London, AEG Live 2/2 8,916,065 92,852 92,852 100% $148.44
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06/14/08Neil Diamond Croke Park - Dublin, MCD Productions 1/1 7,208,217 51,185 51,185 100% $152.97
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06/21/08Neil Diamond O2 Arena - London, Live Nation 3/3 5,896,536 46,174 46,174 100% $138.24
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$98.74
06/07/08Bon Jovi, Kid Rock, Razorlight Punchestown Racecourse - Dublin, AEG Live/Denis Desmond 1/1 4,729,571 46,171 46,171 100% $125.06
$109.42
06/22/08Bon Jovi, The Feeling City of Manchester Stadium - Manchester, AEG Live 1/1 4,607,410 57,235 57,235 100% $148.17
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Artist: Royal Crown Revue
Available: Call for availability - September, November, December 2008 -
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Phone: 310-888-4259
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Artist: Eleni Mandell
Available: Call for availability - 2008 - To support/ package/ festivals -
Company: The Billions Corporation
Contact: Mary Brabec
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Fax: 312-997-2287
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Artist: Billy Craig
Available: Call for availability - 2008 - Midwest -
Company: All Things Media
Contact: Bill
Phone: 586-321-2286
Fax: 586-749-8552
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Artist: Ornette Coleman
Available: Call for availability - November 15, 2008 -
Company: TKA / Ted Kurland Associates
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Artist: Viva Hate
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Artist: The Packway Handle Band
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Artist: Machel Montano
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Artist: Hanson
Available: Call for availability - Sept 22 - Nov 22, 2008 -
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Artist: Bloc Party
Available: Call for availability - 2009 - Headline -
Company: High Road Touring
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Phone: 415-332-9292
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Artist: The Nadas
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Contact: Eric Roberts
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Artist: Sun Trash
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Company: Devil Dolls Booking
Contact: Deborah Toscano
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Artist: Bone Davis
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