Tag: North American Tour

Andre Rieu Celebrates Music

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Andre Rieu

World renowned violinist, Andre Rieu, will be touring in North America later this year. He will perform in twelve cities this winter, including Vancouver and Toronto in December.

According to Andre Rieu, music is his life. Since the first waltz he ever played, he realized that he wanted to make classical music more accessible to the public, and has spent the last twenty years doing just that.

Speaking about the upcoming tour on his website, Rieu is quoted as saying, “Music is the most wonderful thing in the world… I want to Read More

Brad Paisley on H20 World Tour

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Brad Paisley

Country music star, Brad Paisley, is currently touring North America. His eighth studio album, American Saturday Night, has produced three number one singles, “Then,” “Welcome to the Future,” and “American Saturday Night.”

The H20 World Tour will open with Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish, and Justin Moore, singer of the hit song “Small Town USA.”

The tour has over fifteen stops remaining, including four Canadian Read More

Aerosmith Tours North America

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Aerosmith

Iconic American rockers, Aerosmith, hit the road last week for a summer excursion they are calling the Cocked, Locked, and Ready to Rock Tour.

If you were disappointed by the cancellation of last year’s tour, 2010 is proving to be the year to see Aerosmith, who claim they are back and “tighter than ever.”

Having just returned from a successful tour in Europe, the group will visit over twenty cities throughout North America, including six stops in Canada. The final show will take place at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC on September 16. Read More

Walking with Dinosaurs Production Comes to North America

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Tyrannosaurs Rex in Walking with Dinosaurs Production
Tyrannosaurs Rex in Walking with Dinosaurs Production

The thrilling production, Walking with Dinosaurs, is returning to North America this summer, and will include a four day run in Vancouver in August. Narrated by paleontologist character “Huxley,” the performance features fifteen life-size mechanical dinosaurs in two acts of live theater.
The show is based on the 1999 award-winning BBC television series of the same name. Well-known designers worked with scientists to accurately recreate the impressive creatures for the live show. The enormous cast includes a thirty-six foot tall Brachiosaurus and a forty-two foot long Tyrannosauras Rex. Along with the mechanical aspects that allow the dinosaurs to walk around, the roaring sounds and dramatic lighting bring the once thriving animals back to life. Read More

Paul McCartney Tours Through August

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Paul McCartney

Musical icon, Paul McCartney, is currently on tour in the U.K. Summer dates are planned for North America, set to kick off on July 10th at AT&T Park in San Francisco. McCartney will play three nights in Canada, and continue to tour through August. The final show will be held at Pittsburgh’s brand new Consol Energy Center on August 18.

Paul McCartney doesn’t need much of an introduction. He is without a doubt one of the most influential musicians of all time. McCartney is renowned worldwide as the former bassist for the Beatles. His musical career has long outlived his time with the band. Since the Beatles, he has had a very successful solo career. Read More

The Black Keys Tour for Brothers

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The Black Keys

The Black Keys are currently touring in support of their newest effort, Brothers. Just released this week, Brothers is the sixth album from the soulful duo.

On the heels of a recent hip-hop side project, Blakroc, the new release sees The Black Keys returning to the rugged, blues-infused sounds that first gained them popularity.

The Black Keys will make three stops in Canada this fall. Their final show is set for the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver, BC on October 10th. Read More