Country music Duo Brooks & Dunn have just announced that they will be parting ways after one final tour in 2010.  A message from the group on their website states: “After 20 years of making music and riding this trail together, we have agreed as a duo that it’s time call it a day. This ride has been everything and more than we could ever have dreamed …. We owe it all to you, the fans. If you hear rumors, don’t believe them, it’s just time. We will release our #1’s and then some” on September 8th and come see you all one more time in 2010, with The Last Rodeo Tour (dates to be announced).”  The group is currently touring at different state fairs while in the process of scheduling next year’s tour.  They also have a few dates booked for early December at the Hilton Theatre in Las Vegas, NV. 

Brooks & Dunn have won two Grammy Awards and three American Music Awards since their debut album “Brand New Man” was released.  They had more than forty singles on the country music charts and twenty #1 hits.  Brooks & Dunn will certainly be missed after almost twenty years in the country music scene.

Tickets for Brooks & Dunn are now available!

According to their Myspace page, The Pixies will once again get together for a tour this September. The Pixies will be touring in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their 1989 album ‘Doolittle’. The tour is set to kick off in late Summer in Europe with U.S. dates in November of 2009.  The band will play the album ‘Doolittle’ in its entirety.

The Pixies will play in their hometown of Boston on 11/27 at the Wang Theatre.  Pixies tickets should be available soon. See the full schedule below.

2009 Pixies North American Tour Dates

11/4 The Palladium, Los Angeles, CA
11/8 Fox Theater, Oakland, CA
11/9 Fox Theater, Oakland, CA
11/12 Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA
11/13 Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA
11/14 Hult Center, Eugene, OR
11/16 The Fillmore, Denver, CO
11/20 Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, IL
11/21 Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, IL
11/23 Hammerstein Ballroom, New York, NY
11/24 Hammerstein Ballroom, New York, NY
11/25 Hammerstein Ballroom, New York, NY
11/27 Wang Center, Boston, MA
11/30 Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C.

NBA league officials have just released all of the team schedules for 2009.  The Celtics will first be challenged on Tuesday, October 27th against the Cavaliers in Cleveland, which should serve as one of the premiere opening match ups.  They will then host a stretch of three games against the Bobcats, Bulls, and Hornets.  The C’s will have to wait until Friday, November 20th to get their revenge on the Magic.  Orlando and Boston are going to meet again on Christmas day but this time at the Amway Arena.  They’ll see Dwayne Wade and the Miami Heat for the first time on November 29th, but will host them at the Garden on February 3rd.  March 24-28 should be an important stretch at home for Boston, as they are set to face the Nuggets, Kings, and Spurs to get an idea of the West coast.  Be ready for another exciting year as the Boston Celtics begin another quest to earn their 18^th franchise championship!2009-2010 Boston Celtics Schedule

Tuesday, October 27 @ Cleveland Cavaliers    7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 28  vs Charlotte Bobcats 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 30 vs Chicago Bulls    8:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 1 vs New Orleans Hornets    6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 3  @ Philadelphia 76ers    7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 4 @ Minnesota Timberwolves    8:00 p.m.
Friday, November 6 vs Phoenix Suns    7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 7 @ New Jersey Nets    7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 11 vs Utah Jazz    7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 13 vs Atlanta Hawks    8:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 14 @ Indiana Pacers    7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 18 vs Golden State Warriors    7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 20 vs Orlando Magic    8:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 22 @ New York Knicks    1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 25 vs Philadelphia 76ers    7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 27 vs Toronto Raptors    7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 29 @ Miami HEAT    6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 1 @ Charlotte Bobcats    7:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 3 @ San Antonio    8:00 p.m.
Friday, December 4 @ Oklahoma City    8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 8 vs Milwaukee Bucks    7:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 10 @ Washington Wizards    8:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 12 @ Chicago Bulls    8:00 p.m.
Monday, December 14 @ Memphis Grizzlies    8:00 p.m.
Friday, December 18 vs Philadelphia 76ers    7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 20 vs Minnesota Timberwolves    6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 22 vs Indiana Pacers    7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 25 @ Orlando Magic    2:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 27 @ Los Angeles Clippers    9:30 p.m.
Monday, December 28 @ Golden State Warriors    10:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 30 @ Phoenix Suns    9:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 2 vs Toronto Raptors    7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 6 @ Miami HEAT    7:30 p.m.
Friday, January 8 @ Atlanta Hawks    8:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 10 @ Toronto Raptors    1:00 p.m.
Monday, January 11 vs Atlanta Hawks    7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 13 @ New Jersey Nets    7:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 14 vs Chicago Bulls    8:00 p.m.
Monday, January 18 vs Dallas Mavericks    8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 20 @ Detroit Pistons    7:30 p.m.
Friday, January 22 vs Portland TrailBlazers    7:30 p.m.
Monday, January 25 vs Los Angeles Clippers    7:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 28 @ Orlando Magic    8:00 p.m.
Friday, January 29 @ Atlanta Hawks    7:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 31 vs Los Angeles Lakers    3:30 p.m.
Monday, February 1 @ Washington Wizards    7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 3 vs Miami HEAT    8:00 p.m.
Friday, February 5 vs New Jersey Nets    7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 7 vs Orlando Magic    2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 10 @ New Orleans Hornets    8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 16 @ Sacramento Kings    10:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 18 @ Los Angeles Lakers    10:30 p.m.
Friday, February 19 @ Portland TrailBlazers    10:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 21 @ Denver Nuggets    3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 23 vs New York Knicks    7:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 25 vs Cleveland Cavaliers    8:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 27 vs New Jersey Nets    1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 2 @ Detroit Pistons    7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 3 vs Charlotte Bobcats    7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 5 @ Philadelphia 76ers    7:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 7 vs Washington Wizards    8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 9 @ Milwaukee Bucks    8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 10 vs Memphis Grizzlies    7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 12 vs Indiana Pacers    7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 14 @ Cleveland Cavaliers    3:30 p.m.
Monday, March 15 vs Detroit Pistons    8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March vs New York Knicks    7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 19 @ Houston Rockets    8:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 20 @ Dallas Mavericks    9:00 p.m.
Monday, March 22 @ Utah Jazz    9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 24 vs Denver Nuggets    7:00 p.m.
Friday, March 26 vs Sacramento Kings    7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 28 vs San Antonio Spurs    8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 31 vs Oklahoma City Thunder    7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 2 vs Houston Rockets    7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 4 vs Cleveland Cavaliers    1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 6 @ New York Knicks    7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 7 @ Toronto Raptors    7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 9 vs Washington Wizards    7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 10 @ Milwaukee Bucks    8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 13 @ Chicago Bulls    8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 14 vs Milwaukee Bucks    8:00 p.m.

Boston Celtics tickets will be available soon!

After the resounding succeses that were the Las Vegas and Phoenix NBA All Star games, next season’s edition is slated to be bigger and better. The Dallas Mavericks will be hosting the event at the brand new, 80,000 seat Cowboys Stadium. The state of the art new home of “America’s team” features massive 72 by 160 foot LED screens that will ensure that every fan in attendance will have a clear view of the action. The Mavericks last hosted the All Star Weekend in 1986, at Reunion Arena.

Mavs owner Mark Cuban had previously rejected an offer for the team to host the event, citing that season ticket holders for host teams generally do not have a chance to attend. The arrangement at Cowboys Stadium will ensure that all season ticket holders will have an opportunity, though premium tickets will still be in high demand.

2010 NBA All Star Game tickets are available now!

Starting tonight July 3, the Boston Red Sox begin a 10 game homestand that will bring them right into the All-Star Break. For the 4th of July weekend series the Sox are hosting the Seattle Mariners.  On Monday July 6 they start a 3 game set with the Oakland A’s followed by a 4 game series against the Kansas City Royals.

With the rain finally slowing down it will be a great weekend for some baseball in Boston. If you are in town for the fireworks and 4th of July celebration check out a game at Fenway. Saturday’s game is a 1pm start so you’ll be out in plenty of time for the celebration on the Esplanade.

Browse schedule and Red Sox Tickets.

Anticipation is building in Barcelona as fans gather outside the site of tonight’s U2 show, the 1st of the 2009 tour.  Many started gathering on Monday to hear pieces of the band’s final rehearsal before the opening. U2 will play two shows in Barcelona then work their way through Europe before their North American debut in Chicago on September 12. 

U2 tickets are still available for all stops on the tour including two dates at Gillette Stadium on September 20 & 21. Aceticket.com has tickets as low as $79 each for these shows. Buy now!

Given the tragic death of pop icon Michael Jackson, Ace Ticket will be giving full refunds for any Michael Jackson tickets purchased through Ace.  Customers can contact Ace Ticket at 1-800-697-3287 for details regarding their refunds.  Michael Jackson was set for 50 shows in the UK this year. The news of his death sent a shockwave through the recording industry and the public throughout the world.

Green Day will embark on a world tour this Summer to promote their 8th studio album, “21st Century Breakdown”.  The album gets released worldwide on May 15, 2009.  Green Day’s 2009 tour will open on July 3rd at Seattle’s Key Arena. The tour includes stops in Boston on July 20 and New York on July 27. See the full Green Day Tour schedule below.  Get great Green Day tickets now.

Green Day 2009 U.S. Tour Dates

May. 18, 2009 New York City, NY Bowery Ballroom 
Jul. 03, 2009 Seattle, WA Key Arena 
Jul. 04, 2009 Vancouver, BC GM Place  
Jul. 06, 2009 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place 
Jul. 07, 2009 Saskatoon, SAS Credit Union Centre
Jul. 09, 2009 Winnipeg, MAN MTS Centre 
Jul. 10, 2009 Fargo, ND Fargo Dome 
Jul. 11, 2009 Minneapolis, MN Target Center 
Jul. 13, 2009 Chicago, IL United Center 
Jul. 14, 2009 Detriot, MI Palace of Auburn Hills 
Jul. 16, 2009 Hamilton, ONT Copps Coliseum 
Jul. 17, 2009 Ottawa, ONT Scotiabank 
Jul. 18, 2009 Montreal, QUE Bell Centre 
Jul. 20, 2009 Boston, MA TD Bank 
Jul. 21, 2009 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Spectrum
Jul. 22, 2009 Pittsburgh, PA Mellon Arena 
Jul. 24, 2009 Hartford, CT XL Center 
Jul. 25, 2009 Albany, NY Times Union Center
Jul. 27, 2009 New York, NY Madison Square Garden 
Jul. 29, 2009 Washington, DC Verizon Center 
Jul. 31, 2009 Nashville, TN Somet Center 
Aug. 01, 2009 Atlanta, GA Gwinnett Center 
Aug. 03, 2009 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum
Aug. 04, 2009 Miami, FL American Airlines Arena 
Aug. 05, 2009 Orlando, FL Amway Arena 
Aug. 07, 2009 New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena 
Aug. 08, 2009 Houston, TX Toyota Center 
Aug. 09, 2009 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center 
Aug. 11, 2009 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center 
Aug. 12, 2009 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center 
Aug. 13, 2009 Omaha, NE Quest  
Aug. 15, 2009 Denver, CO Pepsi Center 
Aug. 16, 2009 Salt Lake City, UT Energy Solutions Arena
Aug. 18, 2009 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion 
Aug. 20, 2009 San Diego, CA Cox Arena 
Aug. 21, 2009 Las Vegas, NV Mandalay
Aug. 22, 2009 Phoenix, AZ US Airways Arena 
Aug. 24, 2009 Sacramento, CA Arco Arena 
Aug. 25, 2009 Los Angeles, CA Forum

The Boston Red Sox are now 4-0 against the rival New York Yankees in 2009. Boston enjoyed its first win at the new Yankee Stadium last night with 6-4 rain delayed victory.  Papelbon saved the game for the Sox striking out Cano with the bases loaded in the 9th inning.

The Yankees did have some positives in this one. The struggling Mark Texiera homered twice, once from each side of the plate. Damon also added a homer for New York in the losing effort.  The Yankees may have lost Jorge Posada to a hamstring injury. Posada will not play tonight against the Red Sox.  It also appears that A-Rod will be rejoining the Yankees this Friday.

Tonight’s Red Sox vs Yankees game features Josh Beckett vs Joba Chamberlain.  First pitch is scheduled for 7:05pm. 

Red Sox tickets are available for all games.

U2 released its’ second single off the widely successful ‘No Line on the Horizon’ album. The song ‘Magnificent’ is just that.  U2 fans can expect ‘Magnificent’ to be an instant concert favorite when U2 hits the road this Summer.  Some lucky U2 fans already saw the song performed live when U2 played three somewhat secret promotional shows this past March. If you missed out you can still watch video from the show at Boston’s Somerville Theatre at U2.com.

If you still haven’t picked up your 2009 U2 tickets its not too late. The band will be playing to sold out crowds all Summer and Fall. Aceticket.com still has great deals for U2 tickets in a city near you.