Month: April 2009

The Tragically Hip begin tour next week

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The Hip are back at it again, hitting the road to promote their newest release, We Are the Same, beginning on April 27 in their home province of Ontario. They are scheduled to play 56 shows over a five month period across North America, even playing several locations multiple times to give their fans the opportunity to catch the show. The Tragically Hip tickets have already gone on sale for all of the scheduled dates, up to the final show in Hamilton, Ontario on October 2, and so far ticket sales have been strong — in one instance, the band has added a sixth show to the Massey Hall in Toronto after the original five sold out.

Gord Downie, lead singer for The Tragically Hip, will no doubt put on a great show for fans as he leads the band through their sometimes improvisational onstage performances. I have heard word-of-mouth reviews that speak highly of Downie’s “flamboyant” style of dance that sees him hopping and skipping across the stage. Whether you’re a fan of his dancing or not, Gord Downie and the rest of his multi-award winning band are set to entertain and show their fans why their newest released album is their eigth release to debut at #1 on Canada’s charts!

The Tragically Hip 2009 Canadian Dates:

Tragically Hip Tickets in Kitchener: Mon, 27 Apr Centre in the Square, Kitchener, ON
Tragically Hip Tickets in Kitchener: Tue, 28 Apr Centre in the Square, Kitchener, ON
Tragically Hip Tickets in Kitchener: Wed, 29 Apr Centre in the Square, Kitchener, ON
Tragically Hip Tickets in Montreal: Fri, 1 May Metropolis, Montreal, QC
Tragically Hip Tickets in Montreal: Sat, 2 May Metropolis, Montreal, QC
Tragically Hip Tickets in Quebec City: Mon, 4 May Le Capitole, Quebec City, QC
Tragically Hip Tickets in Toronto: Mon, 11 May Massey Hall, Toronto, ON
Tragically Hip Tickets in Toronto: Tue, 12 May Massey Hall, Toronto, ON
Tragically Hip Tickets in Toronto: Thu, 14 May Massey Hall, Toronto, ON
Tragically Hip Tickets in Toronto: Fri, 15 May Massey Hall, Toronto, ON
Tragically Hip Tickets in Toronto: Sat, 16 May Massey Hall, Toronto, ON
Tragically Hip Tickets in Toronto:Tue, 19 May Massey Hall, Toronto, ON
Tragically Hip Tickets in Kingston: Sat, 23 May K–Rock Centre, Kingston, ON
Tragically Hip Tickets in Victoria: Sat, 20 Jun Save On Foods Memorial Centre, Victoria, BC
Tragically Hip Tickets in Vancouver: Mon, 22 Jun Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, BC
Tragically Hip Tickets in Vancouver: Tue, 23 Jun Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, BC
Tragically Hip Tickets in Vancouver: Wed, 24 Jun Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, BC
Tragically Hip Tickets in Saskatoon: Tue, 4 Aug Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK
Tragically Hip Tickets in Winnipeg: Wed, 9 Sep Centennial Concert Hall, Winnipeg, MB
Tragically Hip Tickets in Winnipeg: Thu, 10 Sep Centennial Concert Hall, Winnipeg, MB
Tragically Hip Tickets in Winnipeg: Fri, 11 Sep Centennial Concert Hall, Winnipeg, MB
Tragically Hip Tickets in Edmonton: Sun, 13 Sep North Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton, AB
Tragically Hip Tickets in Edmonton: Mon, 14 Sep North Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton, AB
Tragically Hip Tickets in Edmonton: Wed, 16 Sep North Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton, AB
Tragically Hip Tickets in Edmonton: Thu, 17 Sep North Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton, AB
Tragically Hip Tickets in Banff: Sat, 19 Sep Eric Harvie Theatre, Banff, AB
Tragically Hip Tickets in Calgary: Mon, 21 Sep South Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary, AB
Tragically Hip Tickets in Calgary: Wed, 23 Sep South Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary, AB
Tragically Hip Tickets in Calgary: Thu, 24 Sep South Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary, AB
Tragically Hip Tickets in Ottawa: Sat, 26 Sep National Arts Center, Ottawa, ON
Tragically Hip Tickets in Ottawa: Sun, 27 Sep National Arts Center, Ottawa, ON
Tragically Hip Tickets in Ottawa: Mon, 28 Sep National Arts Center, Ottawa, ON
Tragically Hip Tickets in Hamilton: Wed, 30 Sep Hamilton Place Theatre, Hamilton, ON
Tragically Hip Tickets in Hamilton: Fri, 2 Oct Hamilton Place Theatre, Hamilton, ON

The Tragically Hip 2009 American Dates:

Thu, 7 May – Theatre of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA
Fri, 8 May – Nokia Times Square – New York, NY
Sat, 9 May – House of Blues – Boston, MA
Tue, 26 May – Vic Theatre – Chicago, IL
Wed, 27 May – Vic Theatre – Chicago, IL
Fri, 29 May – The Fillmore Detroit – Detroit, MI
Sat, 30 May – The Fillmore Detroit – Detroit, MI
Sun, 31 May – House of Blues Cleveland – Cleveland, OH
Tue, 2 Jun – Artpark – Lewiston, NY
Thu, 4 Jun – Artpark – Lewiston, NY
Fri, 5 Jun – Artpark – Lewiston, NY
Sat, 6 Jun – Artpark – Lewiston, NY
Tue, 9 Jun – Troubadour – West Hollywood, CA
Wed, 10 Jun – Troubadour – West Hollywood, CA
Thu, 11 Jun – Troubadour – West Hollywood, CA
Sat, 13 Jun – The Fillmore – San Francisco, CA
Sun, 14 Jun – The Fillmore – San Francisco, CA
Tue, 16 Jun – Wonder Ballroom – Portland, OR
Wed, 17 Jun – Moore Theatre – Seattle, WA
Thu, 23 Jul – Harris Park, London, ON
Sat, 25 Jul – Highland Bowl Amphitheater – Rochester, NY
Sun, 26 Jul – The Green at Shelburne Museum – Shelburne, VT

Infamous crowds to play large role in a pair of Game 3's

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seaofredTwo Canadian teams. Two different series. Two well-known, hockey-crazed crowds. With their teams on the verge of falling into that uncomfortable spot between a rock and a hard place, the fans in Montreal and Calgary know exactly what their role will be in each team’s Game 3 tonight: the all-important “sixth man.”
There is no doubt that the Montreal Canadiens and Calgary Flames each have a diehard following — the Canadiens, being of the original six, have a long history in the sport and have generations of fans to support them. The Flames, while being a younger team than the Habs, have become known for their fan support and the infamous “C” of Red, the name given to the awe-inspiring sight of the entire Pengrowth Saddledome filled with fans clad in red. Both teams are currently stuck in a 2-0 deficit in their respective series, with little to be happy about in their struggling performances. However, coming back home may carry the momentum of the series in their favor thanks to the noise and support of their fans.
“This building is loud, and it can definitely shift the momentum,” says Calgary forward, David Moss. “This city is waiting for a win. Hopefully, by doing that tonight, we can kind of spark this thing, get everyone behind us, and start rolling.”
While not known for it’s visually stunning fan support, the Canadiens are home to a large stadium that never ceases to sell-out, the stands brimming with Habs fans dressed in their red, white and blue. The noise generated from the crowd following each big hit, poor call, or highlight-reel goal can be intimidating for the opposition, and tonight in both the Bell Center and the Penngrowth Saddledome, it will be the “sixth man” watching the game that will make or break these two Canadian teams’ chances of righting their wrongs from the first two games.

Infamous crowds to play large role in a pair of Game 3’s

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seaofredTwo Canadian teams. Two different series. Two well-known, hockey-crazed crowds. With their teams on the verge of falling into that uncomfortable spot between a rock and a hard place, the fans in Montreal and Calgary know exactly what their role will be in each team’s Game 3 tonight: the all-important “sixth man.”

There is no doubt that the Montreal Canadiens and Calgary Flames each have a diehard following — the Canadiens, being of the original six, have a long history in the sport and have generations of fans to support them. The Flames, while being a younger team than the Habs, have become known for their fan support and the infamous “C” of Red, the name given to the awe-inspiring sight of the entire Pengrowth Saddledome filled with fans clad in red. Both teams are currently stuck in a 2-0 deficit in their respective series, with little to be happy about in their struggling performances. However, coming back home may carry the momentum of the series in their favor thanks to the noise and support of their fans.

“This building is loud, and it can definitely shift the momentum,” says Calgary forward, David Moss. “This city is waiting for a win. Hopefully, by doing that tonight, we can kind of spark this thing, get everyone behind us, and start rolling.”

While not known for it’s visually stunning fan support, the Canadiens are home to a large stadium that never ceases to sell-out, the stands brimming with Habs fans dressed in their red, white and blue. The noise generated from the crowd following each big hit, poor call, or highlight-reel goal can be intimidating for the opposition, and tonight in both the Bell Center and the Penngrowth Saddledome, it will be the “sixth man” watching the game that will make or break these two Canadian teams’ chances of righting their wrongs from the first two games.

U2 360° Tour tickets now available, breaking sales records

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After having released their twelfth studio album, No Line on the Horizon, in February of this year, U2 will be embarking on a World Tour beginning on June 30, 2009 as they travel Europe for six months on the first leg of the U2 360° Tour, then continue on with the North American leg on September 12th. Tickets for the previously pre-sale only shows have just gone on sale and have already begun to break sales records; as of mid-April the tour has already surpassed 2.5 million tickets sold. Individual venues continued to set records as the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles sold-out at 90,000 tickets, becoming the fastest selling and largest attended concert to play at that location in history!

Tour stops across North America continued the trend of outstanding sales, with the stop at Vancouver’s BC Place reaching a staggering 57,000 tickets sold, on par with the shows in Washington and Boston. Close to half of the shows on this World Tour have already sold out, with the other locations not far behind. The tour will begin on June 30th in Barcelona, where the band will continue to travel Europe for the next two and a half months before crossing the pond and landing in Chicago to kick off the North American portion of the tour on September 12th. From there they will travel west for the next month and a half hitting up all the major cities across the continent. Be sure to check the listings below for the show nearest you!

U2 360° North American Tour Dates

Chicago U2 Tickets: Sep 12, 2009 Soldier Field, Chicago, IL, US
Chicago U2 Tickets: Sep 13, 2009 Soldier Field, Chicago, IL, US
Toronto U2 Tickets: Sep 16, 2009 Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON, CA
Toronto U2 Tickets: Sep 17, 2009 Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON, CA
Boston U2 Tickets: Sep 20, 2009 Gilette Stadium, Boston, MA, US
Boston U2 Tickets: Sep 21, 2009 Gilette Stadium, Boston, MA, US
New York U2 Tickets: Sep 24, 2009 Giants Stadium, New York, NY, US
New York U2 Tickets: Sep 25, 2009 Giants Stadium, New York, NY, US
Washington U2 Tickets: Sep 29, 2009 FedEx Field, Washington, DC, US
Charlottesville U2 Tickets: Oct 01, 2009 Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA, US
Raleigh U2 Tickets: Oct 03, 2009 Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh, NC
Atlanta U2 Tickets: Oct 06, 2009 Georgia Dome, Atlanta, GA, US
Tampa U2 Tickets: Oct 09, 2009 Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL, US
Dallas U2 Tickets: Oct 12, 2009 New Cowboys Stadium, Dallas, TX, US
Houston U2 Tickets: Oct 14, 2009 Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX, US
Norman U2 Tickets: Oct 18, 2009 Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman, OK, US
Phoenix U2 Tickets: Oct 20, 2009 Univ. of Phoenix Stadium, Phoenix, AZ, US
Las Vegas U2 Tickets: Oct 23, 2009 Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, NV, US
Los Angeles U2 Tickets: Oct 25, 2009 Rose Bowl, Los Angeles, CA, US
Vancouver U2 Tickets: Oct 28, 2009 BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, BC, CA

U2 360° European Tour Dates

Jun 30, 2009 Camp Nou, Barcelona, ES
Jul 02, 2009 Camp Nou, Barcelona, ES
Jul 07, 2009 San Siro, Milan, IT
Jul 08, 2009 San Siro, Milan, IT
Jul 11, 2009 Stade De France, Paris, FR
Jul 12, 2009 Stade De France, Paris, FR
Jul 15, 2009 Parc des Sports Charles Ehrmann, Nice, FR
Jul 18, 2009 Olympic Stadium, Berlin, DE
Jul 20, 2009 ArenA, Amsterdam, NL
Jul 21, 2009 ArenA, Amsterdam, NL
Jul 24, 2009 Croke Park, Dublin, IE
Jul 25, 2009 Croke Park, Dublin, IE
Jul 25, 2009 Croke Park, Dublin, IE
Jul 31, 2009 Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg, SE
Aug 01, 2009 Ullevi Stadium, Gothenburg, SE
Aug 03, 2009 Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen, DE
Aug 06, 2009 Slaski Stadium, Chorzow, PL
Aug 09, 2009 Stadium Makimir, Zagreb, HR
Aug 10, 2009 Stadium Makimir, Zagreb, HR
Aug 14, 2009 Wembley Stadium, London, GB 
Aug 15, 2009 Wembley Stadium, London, GB
Aug 18, 2009 Hampden Park, Glasgow, GB 
Aug 20, 2009 Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield, GB
Aug 22, 2009 Millenium Stadium, Cardiff Wal., GB

Pins drop in Scottrade Center as Canucks silence the Blues

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The crowd was electric as the puck dropped in St.Louis last night as the Blues hosted the Canucks for game three of their playoff series. This was the first game of the series to be played in St.Louis, and as such, the fans would play a pivotal role as the “sixth man” throughout the game. They made their presence known early in the game when the Blues scored just over three minutes into the game with a goal from David Backes, and continued the noise as the Canucks entered the revolving door to the penalty box, offering up a 5 on 3 opportunity to St.Louis halfway through the first.
Despite the opportunities, the Blues failed to capitalize on the two-man advantage as well as a handful of powerplays, an odd occurrence seeing as their regular season powerplay success against the Canucks was at a strong 26%. This led to a swing of momentum in favor of the Canucks in the second period when they scored back to back goals within four minutes of each other, beginning at the 8 minute mark. The cheers turned to whimpers for a brief 5 minute run before Andy McDonald tied it up at 2, reinvigorating the struggling Blues and their nail-biting fans. But with the struggling St.Louis power play, it is hard to hold the fans accountable for the lack of noise in the Scottrade Center, as the supposed 8th best power play team in the league went 1 for 17 in the series at the end of game 3.
This isn’t to say that special teams weren’t a factor in the game in St.Louis; the Canucks, after taking the lead 3-2 at 1:41 in the 3rd period, proved their success with the man advantage, having scored all three of their goals on the power play last night. With the Blues’ failure of conversion on the PP and their Swiss Cheese defence on the Penalty Kill, the stadium fell silent as the Canucks extended their lead in the series 3-0, just one win away from sweeping the series. If the Canucks can maintain the level of play they have shown St.Louis thus far, the only sound you will hear coming out of the Scottrade Center on Tuesday night will be the fans singing the Blues.
For more on last night’s game check out the Canuck’s Game Summary and Highlights.

Stars on Ice 2009 Canadian stops less than a week away!

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Well, the 2009 tour has been underway since late January and so far it has received some pretty positive reviews! The touring show of world-class skaters, founded by Scott Hamilton in 1986, has been hitting major stops in the United States since it kicked off and is now currently in the midst of a two week break before they continue on their Canadian leg of the tour. The first stop will be in Halifax, Nova Scotia on April 23, and will continue west to their final stop on May 12 at GM Place in Vancouver, BC, with a number of shows in between.

It will be quite a wait before the 2010 Tour is underway, so if you’re a fan of figure skating of this caliber, be sure to check out the show before it is too late! If you’re unfortunate enough to miss it, be sure to reserve your tickets for the 2010 tour, which will be sold in advance until June 1, 2009. 

2009 Stars on Ice Canadian Tour dates

Halifax Stars on Ice tickets: Apr 23, 2009 @ Halifax Metro Centre – Halifax, NS
Ottawa Stars on Ice tickets: Apr 25, 2009 @ Scotiabank Place – Ottawa, ON
Windsor Stars on Ice tickets: Apr 26, 2009 @ WFCU Centre – Windsor, ON
Sault Ste. Marie Stars on Ice tickets: Apr 27, 2009 @ Essar Centre – Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Toronto Stars on Ice tickets: May 1, 2009 @ Air Canada Centre – Toronto, ON
Hamilton Stars on Ice tickets: May 2, 2009 @ Copps Coliseum – Hamilton, ON
London Stars on Ice tickets: May 3, 2009 @ John Labatt Centre – London, ON
Winnipeg Stars on Ice: May 6, 2009 @ MTS Centre – Winnipeg, MB
Calgary Stars on Ice tickets: May 8, 2009 @ Pengrowth Saddledome – Calgary, AB
Edmoton Stars on Ice tickets: May 9, 2009 @ Rexall Place – Edmonton, AB
Kelowna Stars on Ice tickets: May 11, 2009 @ Prospera Place – Kelowna, BC
Vancouver Stars on Ice: May 12, 2009 @ General Motors Place – Vancouver, BC