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FLOGGING MOLLY HITS CHICAGO FOR TWO DATES!

Posted in News with tags Chicago, Congress Theatre, Flogging Molly, The Rock Tribune on March 9, 2011 by Randy

In advance of their new album, Speed of Darkness (coming 5/31), Celtic punk band Flogging Molly will be performing at The Congress Theatre on March 11th and 12th.

Flogging Molly @ The Congress Theatre
Friday, March 11th and Saturday, March 12th | 7:30 PM
2135 N. Milwaukee Ave.Chicago, IL 60647

Speed of Darkness is the follow-up to 2008’s Top Ten charting album Float, and is Flogging Molly’s fifth studio album overall. Preceded by the single “Don’t Shut ’em Down”, the album is the latest extension of the energetic sounds and blue-collar themes that have become the band’s trademark. Flogging Molly’s annual “Green 17” tour began on February 8th and runs through March 19th, culminating in a performance at the Coachella Music Festival on April 15th.

http://www.FloggingMolly.com

On a side note…The Rock Tribune will be on site. Check back next week for full show coverage and photos.

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Mike Starr, former Alice in Chains bassist, dies at 44

Posted in News with tags Alice in Chains, Mike Starr, overdose, The Rock Tribune on March 9, 2011 by Randy

It was reported on March 8, 2011, that Salt Lake City police found Mike Starr dead of an apparent drug overdose. Starr was a founding member of the band, and a well known figure from the Seattle grunge scene. He left the band in 1993 while touring and supporting the album Dirt. Starr was also an alum from the 2009 Celebrity Rehab season.

Alice in Chains homepage

THE BIG 4 METALLICA. SLAYER. MEGADETH. ANTHRAX. COME TOGETHER FOR FIRST AND ONLY U.S. SHOW SATURDAY, APRIL 23 AT THE EMPIRE POLO CLUB IN INDIO, CA

Posted in News with tags Anthrax, Festival, Indio, Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer, The Big 4, The Rock Tribune on March 9, 2011 by Randy

VIP SHUTTLES, TICKETS AND HOTEL TRAVEL PACKAGES
AVAILABLE FOR CONCERTGOERS
FROM VALLEY MUSIC TRAVEL

On Saturday, April 23, THE BIG 4—METALLICA, SLAYER, MEGADETH and ANTHRAX–will take over the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA (home of the annual Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival) for this one-day only U.S. appearance by these four legendary hard rock acts. THE BIG 4 day-long event will feature full performances from these four iconic bands, who–for the first time ever–toured together last year for seven acclaimed shows across Europe.

Valley Music Travel is organizing transportation and vacation packages for fans’ added ease and comfort. For travel to and from the Empire Polo Field, “THE BIG 4 Day Trip” package features same-day shuttle service from various Southern California locations. Check http://valleymusictravel.com/ for all the travel package information.

Here is info on “The Big 4 Day Trip” shuttle services (all prices round-trip):

CARSON
Departs at 11:00 AM
$65 shuttle only, $164 with GA ticket, $264 with VIP ticket

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES
Departs at 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM
$65 shuttle only, $164 with GA ticket, $264 with VIP ticket

PASADENA
Departs at 12:00 PM
$50 shuttle only, $149 with GA ticket, $249 with VIP ticket

ONTARIO
Departs at 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM
$40 shuttle only, $139 with GA ticket, $239 with VIP ticket

RIVERSIDE
Departs at 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM
$40 shuttle only, $139 with GA ticket, $239 with VIP ticket

ANAHEIM
Departs at 12:00 PM
$50 shuttle only, $149 with GA ticket, $249 with VIP ticket

IRVINE
Departs at 11:30 AM
$65 shuttle only, $164 with GA ticket, $264 with VIP ticket

SAN DIEGO
Departs at 11:00 AM
$65 shuttle only, $164 with GA ticket, $264 with VIP ticket

Each shuttle location and the Empire Polo Club will feature on-site staff to assist with travel to and from the show. More details here: http://thebig4festival.com/socal-shuttles/

For fans looking to make a weekend out of the one-show-only event, Goldenvoice has teamed with Palm Desert’s Homewood Suites and JW Marriott, offering all-inclusive packages featuring admission to the day-long concert, lodging and hotel/venue shuttles. More info is available here: http://www.valleymusictravel.com/thebig4_hotels.php

Off-site camping information is available here: http://thebig4festival.com/travel/offsite-camping/

Tickets for THE BIG 4 went on sale Friday, January 28 through Ticketmaster.com and by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Ticket prices are $99.00, general admission and $199.00 for VIP. More details can be found at www.thebig4festival.com andwww.facebook.com/THEBIG4.

A DVD from the BIG 4’s 6/22/10 Sofia, Bulgaria show entered the U.S. and Canada video sales charts at #1 and has achieved double platinum status since its November ’10 release.

http://www.metallica.com/

http://www.slayer.net/us/home

http://www.megadeth.com/home.php

http://anthrax.com/NFWS/