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Friday, March 28, 2008
George Michael Tickets On Sale Next Saturday
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
As AJC colleague Rodney Ho reported here earlier, pop superstar George Michael’s first North American tour in 17 years will stop here, at Philips Arena, July 31. Now we know when tickets go on sale - and how much it’ll set set you back to see the man in the infamous silver-tipped boots. The date is April 5 at the Live Nation site, the Philips Arena box office (1 Philips Dr.) or through Ticketmaster charge by phone, 404-249-6400. And they are $47, $87 and $152. (For more information about the tour, go to the George Michael site. Michael’s return to the stage is in support of his April 1 CD “Twenty-Five,” a two-CD set featuring hits from his solo days, with Wham!, as well as new songs. (And of course one of the artist’s that helped make MTV an institution would be remiss if he didn’t also put a two-disc DVD of some 40 videos, as well). What song made you a Michael fan? Or was it a particular video? And while we’re on the subject, if you saw Michael on “Eli Stone” last night, what did you think?
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Steely Dan joins roster of rock acts at Encore Park
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Lovers of the melodic, off-color rock of Steely Dan will get an earful this summer in Alpharetta.
The duo of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen are slated to perform June 11 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, according to the group’s Web site, www.steelydan.com.
Encore Park spokeswoman Holly Clausen stopped short of confirming the date, but said Thursday in an e-mail that “we will release the information locally in a day or two.”
As has been the trend when Encore Park previously announced its coming classic rock acts, tickets could go on sale at 10 a.m., next Friday through Ticketmaster.
Owned and operated by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the 12,000-seat Encore Park cost roughly $35 million to build and will open May 10 with an ASO performance.
The resurgent Eagles kick off the summer run of rock performances in May with four shows, and artists like Stevie Nicks, Rush and Yes follow.
Steely Dan is the eighth retro act named to the venue’s pop lineup. Fagen and Becker defied rock conventions by penning quirky tunes that fit more into blues, R&B and jazz genres than rock.
They recorded 10 albums together from 1972 to 2000, and their revolving cast of band mates included vocalist Michael McDonald and pianist Lee Ritenour.
Top 10 albums were “Pretzel Logic” with the hit song “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number,” and “Aja” with Billboard toppers “Josie” and the sunny “Peg.”
For more information and official concert announcements from Encore Park, see www.vzwamp.com.
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The Roxy Is Closed, For Now
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Gutter Twins concert last Friday at the Roxy will be the last concert at the Roxy for some time.
As was previously reported by the AJC’s Maria Saporta, in 2006, Charlie Loudermilk bought the Buckhead block that includes the Roxy. The founder and CEO of Aaron Rents said at the time that he plans to renovate it into an upscale arts and theater complex.
“So yes, that’ll be the last show in the Roxy as we knew it,” said promoter Peter Conlon. “It’s my understanding that it’s going to be gutted and totally redone. It should be great.”
If you saw the Twins (above), how was it? Will you miss the Roxy experience? What would you change about the venue — if anything?
