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Paul McCartney Announces First “Up and Coming” Tour Dates
After a 2009 that featured a headlining set at Coachella and the inaugural concerts at New York’s Citi Field, Paul McCartney will return to the stage this year with his “Up and Coming” tour, which will stop at unique venues and rarely visited cities throughout the U.S. The trek begins March 28th at Phoenix, Arizona’s Jobing.com Arena, marking the first time McCartney has visited the state since his 2005 tour. On March 30th, McCartney returns to the Hollywood Bowl for the first time since 1993. The exclusive pre-sale for both shows is going on now at McCartney’s official Website, with a general public onsale scheduled for February 28th.

McCartney promises more shows are on tap for 2010. Rumors have been circulating in recent weeks about the Beatle possibly performing at Chicago’s Wrigley Field this summer, but so far that has not been confirmed. Like last year’s concerts, which were documented on the live album Good Evening New York City, the 2010 shows will feature music from McCartney’s entire catalog, from the Beatles to Wings to his most recent Fireman album, Electric Arguments. A press release hints that new songs never before performed by McCartney will also be on the set list, including the track “(I Want To) Come Home,” his contribution to the Everybody’s Fine soundtrack.

Check out the Up and Coming dates below:

Mar. 28 – Glendale AZ@ Jobing.com Arena
Mar. 30 – Los Angeles CA @ Hollywood Bowl
Mar. 31 – Los Angeles CA @ Hollywood Bowl
Apr. 3 – Miami FL @ Sun Life Stadium
Apr. 5 – Puerto Rico @ Coliseo De Puerto Rico

Many great concerts coming up in 2010 including U2, the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Michael Buble, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, the Jonas Brothers and others. There are also many annual music festivals like Coachella, Bonaroo and Lollapalooza.

Nick Jonas is heading out on his own with a brief winter 2010 concert tour with backing band The Administration.

January 2010
January 10, 2010: Philadelphia, PA – Tower Theater
January 12, 2010: Boston, MA – Orpheum Theater
January 13, 2010: Boston, MA – Orpheum Theater
January 16, 2010: Detroit, MI – Fox Theater
January 19, 2010: St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
January 20, 2010: Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom
January 21, 2010: Minneapolis, MN – State Theater
January 23, 2010: Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre
January 26, 2010: Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
January 27, 2010: Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
January 28, 2010: Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
January 29, 2010: Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
January 30, 2010: Berkeley, CA – Zellerback Auditorium

Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck Montreal, Toronto onsale. Madison

Square Garden shows Presales Monday)
Wicked Virginia and Toledo
Taylor Swift Foxboro, South Carolina, Kansas
George Strait Country Music Festival
Michael Bublé 10+ shows plus NY/LA on Monday
John Mayer additional shows
Nick Jonas & the Administration
Alice in Chains
Supercross at Cowboys Stadium
Rascal Flatts
Tim McGraw
Hullabalou: 3 Day Event Bon Jovi*Kenny Chesney*Dave Matthews Band
Bon Jovi Mohegan Sun, Seattle

One of the coolest television shows, Yo Gabba Gabba!, is finalizing rehearsals and will be coming to a town near you in a live production called “Yo Gabba Gabba! Live: There’s a Party in My City”. DJ Lance Rock and all his friends (plus a few surprise guests) have scheduled the following tour dates with more to come: Los Angeles, CA Shrine Expo Hall Saturday, November 14, 2009 11AM and 3PM New York, NY Beacon Theatre Saturday, November 21, 2009 11AM and 2PM and 5PM and Chicago, IL Rosemont Theatre Saturday, December 5, 2009 11AM and 3PM.

Elton John & Billy Joel

November 2009
20 – Salt Lake City, UT – EnergySoultions Arena
22 – Denver, CO – Pepsi Center
25 – Oklahoma City, OK – Ford Center
28 – Little Rock, AR – Verizon Arena

December 2009
1 – Kansas City, MO – Sprint Center
4 – Buffalo, NY – HSBC Arena
7 – Albany, NY – Times-Union Center