Pop-opera star Sarah Brightman will perform Dec. 2 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. TIckets, ranging from $49.50 to $127 (!) go on sale June 16 at Ticketmaster.
Van Morrison will play Toronto's Massey Hall on July 7. That opens his 5-city North American tour -- maybe his longest, ever.
With Jon Anderson suffering respiratory problems, Yes has canceled its entire 26-city summer reunion tour. Doctors have advised him to rest a minimum of 6 months, according to press reports. There's a chance the band will re-book the tour when he's healthy but nothing's certain, yet.
When the Grass Roots play Presque Isle Downs & Casino on June 13, lead singer Rob Grill won't be with them. He's out with knee surgery. No word yet on who will handle vocals. You can't ask for a refund, though. This show is free , if you have a Roaring 20s Players Club membership. Memberships are free.
Like everyone else, we're mourning the death of Bo Diddley, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer who was a force of nature. Remember when he played two shows at the Kings Rook, backed by Jake's Blues, back in 1994? He played new songs, classics, and some mildly risque ones. He even did a rap song.
Bo was scheduled to return to Erie for First Night Erie in 1995, backed by the BluesBeaters but never made it here.