- Pageant of the Masters
- Wicked Tickets
- Young Frankenstein Tickets
- National Finals Rodeo (NFR) Tickets
- Van Halen Tickets
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Weekly Ticket Searches (December 16-22)
The following are the top 5 ticket searches (PlatinumTickets.com) for the week of December 16-22, 2007
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Weekly Ticket Searches (December 9-15)
The following are the top 5 ticket searches (PlatinumTickets.com) for the week of December 9 -11, 2007
Pageant of the Masters Tickets
Young Frankenstein Tickets
Hannah Montana Tickets
National Finals Rodeo (NFR) Tickets
Monty Python Spamalot Tickets
We provide tickets to all events throughout the country. We specialize in all major events.... NFR Tickets, NFL Tickets, Pacific Life Open Tennis Tickets and all concert tickets and theatre tickets
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Las Vegas Show Tickets "Discount Tickets"
Looking for Las Vegas Show Tickets?
So you want to see Celine at Caesar's Palace or Cirque O at the Bellagio but you’ve noticed these events are all sold out. What do you do now? There’s one last chance to get these tickets directly from the box office but more than likely you’re going to have to find you’re tickets on the secondary market. That means buying tickets from a ticket broker or finding an individual with tickets that they need to get rid of.
So what’s this last chance box office business all about? Simple, win big! If you win big enough casinos might even “comp” your tickets. High Rollers get treated well in this city and there’s always a select reserve of premium tickets held for winners like these. If you’re an average Joe and want to buy tickets from the box office, you better plan your trip well in advance and hop on the box office the day these tickets go on sale, which is usually three months in advance. Be sure to rub your rabbit’s foot for extra luck while you’re on hold because the good seats are gone in a flash. If your luck’s not good enough to earn you High Roller status but you still have enough dough in your pockets to pay more for your tickets than what’s printed on the face, you’ll need to find yourself a quality ticket broker or try your luck online.
Reputable ticket brokers such as PlatinumTickets.com have been in the business for years and know how to treat their clients. Their exclusive access to hard to find Vegas event tickets makes them a valuable ally to have on your side when you really need tickets. Knowing the right broker makes buying tickets easy and secure. PlatinumTickets.com Las Vegas Show Tickets page is a good resource if you’re looking to get an idea on the average market price for Vegas event tickets. Choose a well established broker that has been in the business a while. Bigger brokers offer better prices and dependable service because they’ve been around long enough to streamline the brokering process.
Trying your luck with online ticket trading sites such as eBay and StubHub can be a crapshoot. Be very weary of fraud when dealing with individual ticket sellers. Never buy from a seller unless you’re confident you can locate their physical address in case the tickets don’t come through. You’ll often find brokers on these sites as well. Whether you’re buying from a broker or an individual, do your homework to make sure they are credible. Established brokers have an advantage here and credible brokers will always display a BBB logo on their site and provide safe secured online transactions with data encryption.
If you’re contemplating buying tickets “on the street” from a “ticket scalper” you must think you’re very lucky indeed. Scalping is highly discouraged in Sin City as well as illegal. If you are lucky enough to see someone selling tickets outside the venue the day you want to attend, there will probably be an officer nearby just waiting for him to try and sell them to you.
The moral of the story; if you want tickets to one of Vegas’ hottest events, you’re going to need a trusted broker. Don’t gamble with a seller if there’s any question about their credibility. If a deal sounds too good to be true… you know how the cliché goes.
So you want to see Celine at Caesar's Palace or Cirque O at the Bellagio but you’ve noticed these events are all sold out. What do you do now? There’s one last chance to get these tickets directly from the box office but more than likely you’re going to have to find you’re tickets on the secondary market. That means buying tickets from a ticket broker or finding an individual with tickets that they need to get rid of.
So what’s this last chance box office business all about? Simple, win big! If you win big enough casinos might even “comp” your tickets. High Rollers get treated well in this city and there’s always a select reserve of premium tickets held for winners like these. If you’re an average Joe and want to buy tickets from the box office, you better plan your trip well in advance and hop on the box office the day these tickets go on sale, which is usually three months in advance. Be sure to rub your rabbit’s foot for extra luck while you’re on hold because the good seats are gone in a flash. If your luck’s not good enough to earn you High Roller status but you still have enough dough in your pockets to pay more for your tickets than what’s printed on the face, you’ll need to find yourself a quality ticket broker or try your luck online.
Reputable ticket brokers such as PlatinumTickets.com have been in the business for years and know how to treat their clients. Their exclusive access to hard to find Vegas event tickets makes them a valuable ally to have on your side when you really need tickets. Knowing the right broker makes buying tickets easy and secure. PlatinumTickets.com Las Vegas Show Tickets page is a good resource if you’re looking to get an idea on the average market price for Vegas event tickets. Choose a well established broker that has been in the business a while. Bigger brokers offer better prices and dependable service because they’ve been around long enough to streamline the brokering process.
Trying your luck with online ticket trading sites such as eBay and StubHub can be a crapshoot. Be very weary of fraud when dealing with individual ticket sellers. Never buy from a seller unless you’re confident you can locate their physical address in case the tickets don’t come through. You’ll often find brokers on these sites as well. Whether you’re buying from a broker or an individual, do your homework to make sure they are credible. Established brokers have an advantage here and credible brokers will always display a BBB logo on their site and provide safe secured online transactions with data encryption.
If you’re contemplating buying tickets “on the street” from a “ticket scalper” you must think you’re very lucky indeed. Scalping is highly discouraged in Sin City as well as illegal. If you are lucky enough to see someone selling tickets outside the venue the day you want to attend, there will probably be an officer nearby just waiting for him to try and sell them to you.
The moral of the story; if you want tickets to one of Vegas’ hottest events, you’re going to need a trusted broker. Don’t gamble with a seller if there’s any question about their credibility. If a deal sounds too good to be true… you know how the cliché goes.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Bonnaroo 2008 Dates Set
The 2008 edition of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, now in its seventh year, will be held June 12-15, 2008 at the same 700-acre farm site as previous years in Manchester, TN, 60 miles southeast of Nashville. A roster of acts will be announced in late January/early February.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Led Zeppelin to return to stage
Led Zeppelin fans from around the world descended Monday on London to see the legendary rock 'n' roll band perform a full set for the first time in nearly three decades.
Led by its three surviving members — singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist-keyboardist John Paul Jones — Led Zeppelin will be joined by the late John Bonham's son Jason on drums for the benefit show Monday at the O2 Arena.
Led Zeppelin has not played a full set since 1980, the year John Bonham died after choking on his own vomit. Robbed of "Bonzo's" pulsing drums, the band decided it couldn't go on and split up on Dec. 4, 1980.
Now, with an estimated 20 million fans vying for tickets pared down to a lucky 18,000 or so — including one who paid more than $168,000 for his pair — most of the rest are hoping for more tour dates.
But Plant — with his screeching, often unintelligible lyrics leading the way during the band's 12 years and eight studio albums — may be toughest of the three to be convinced that it's a good idea to go on tour.
"The whole idea of being on a cavalcade of merciless repetition is not what it's all about," the 59-year-old Page told The Sunday Times.
That certainly won't be music to the ears of millions of fans who are hoping hear "Stairway to Heaven," "Whole Lotta Love" and "Kashmir" in concert again.
Plant, who recently released a successful album with bluegrass star Alison Krauss, did give an indication that this may not be the last of Led Zeppelin, however.
"It wouldn't be such a bad idea to play together from time to time," Plant added.
Monday's concert won't be the first Led Zeppelin reunion, but it will be the biggest. The band played together in 1985 at Live Aid, and joined forces again three years later — with Jason Bonham on drums — to play at the 40th anniversary concert for Atlantic Records.
At their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 1995, they teamed up with other musicians for another short set.
Priced at $250, tickets have been selling on the Internet for upwards of $2,000.
Kenneth Donnell, 25, said he paid $168,500 for his tickets from British Broadcasting Corp. radio's "Things That Money Can't Buy" charity auction last month.
"I was gutted that I was not born in the 1960s and able to see Led Zeppelin in the 1970s like my dad," Donnell told The Sunday Times.
Monday's show is dedicated to Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun, who died last year. Proceeds from the show are to go to the Ahmet Ertegun Education Fund, which provides scholarships to universities in the United States, Britain and Turkey.
The show was originally scheduled for Nov. 26, but was postponed until Monday because Page injured the little finger on his left hand.
Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman and one-time Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers are also scheduled to perform.
Suspended NFL star Michael Vick sentenced to 23 months in prison
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in prison Monday for running a "cruel and inhumane" dogfighting ring and lying about it.
The suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback could have been sentenced up to five years by U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson. Vick, who turned himself in Nov. 19 in anticipation of his sentence, was wearing a black-and-white striped prison suit.
After Vick apologized to the court and his family, Hudson told him: "You need to apologize to the millions of young people who looked up to you."
"Yes, sir," Vick answered.
The 27-year-old player acknowledged using "poor judgment" and added, "I'm willing to deal with the consequences and accept responsibility for my actions."
Although there is no parole in the federal system, rules governing time off for good behavior could reduce Vick's prison stay by about three months, resulting in a summer 2009 release.
"You were instrumental in promoting, funding and facilitating this cruel and inhumane sporting activity," Hudson told Vick.
Before the hearing, Michael Vick's brother, Marcus Vick, sat with his right arm around their mother, comforting her as she buried her head in her hands and wept.
Vick was suspended without pay by the NFL and lost all his lucrative endorsement deals. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was asked after Monday's ruling if Vick should play again.
"That's a determination we'll make later on," he told The Associated Press from a legislative hearing in Austin, Texas. "As I said earlier when we suspended him indefinitely, we would evaluate that when the legal process was closed."
Falcons owner Arthur Blank called the sentencing another step in Vick's "legal journey."
"This is a difficult day for Michael's family and for a lot of us, including many of our players and fans who have been emotionally invested in Michael over the years," Blank said. "We sincerely hope that Michael will use this time to continue to focus his efforts on making positive changes in his life, and we wish him well in that regard."
One of Vick's attorneys, Lawrence Woodward, asked for leniency. He said Vick "grew up on some of probably the meanest and roughest streets in this commonwealth," but had never been in trouble with the law and had done much for charities.
Vick was denied any credit for taking responsibility for his crime. Hudson agreed with a federal probation officer's finding that Vick had lied about his hands-on killing of dogs and about his drug use. Vick tested positive for marijuana Sept. 13, violating conditions of his release while he awaited sentencing.
Hudson recalled that Vick at one point said he only handed over two dogs to co-defendant Quanis Phillips, who killed them. On another occasion, Vick said he dropped a dog after Phillips tied a rope around the animal's neck, the judge added.
"I'm not convinced you've fully accepted responsibility," Hudson told Vick.
Federal sentencing guidelines called for a term of 18 months to two years. Federal prosecutor Michael Gill asked for a sentence at the high end, meaning Vick would get more time than either of the two co-defendants sentenced last month.
"He did more than fund it," Gill said, referring to the "Bad Newz Kennels" dogfighting operation. "He was in this thing up to his neck with the other defendants."
Outside court, Woodward said Vick didn't want anyone feeling sorry for him.
"He just wants a chance to prove himself when all this is over," he said. "But the other thing he said to me, which I also think is important for everyone to know, is that he understood that some of the things he was doing in life and off the field were dangerous, and he told me he feels lucky that he's alive and not hurt and now it's all about the future."
U.S. Attorney Chuck Rosenberg sounded a similar theme.
"This was an efficient, professional, and thorough investigation that well exposed a seamy side of our society," he said in a statement. "I trust Mr. Vick learned important lessons and that his admission of guilt will speed his rehabilitation."
Vick pleaded guilty in August, admitting he bankrolled the dogfighting operation and helped kill six to eight dogs. He has been held at a jail in Warsaw, Va., since he voluntarily began serving his sentence.
In a plea agreement, he admitted bankrolling the dogfighting ring on his 15-acre property in rural Virginia and helping kill pit bulls that did not perform well in test fights. He also admitted providing money for bets on the fights but said he never shared in any winnings.
At a news conference after pleading guilty last summer, Vick apologized to the NFL, the Falcons and youngsters who viewed him as a role model and vowed: "I will redeem myself."
Court papers revealed gruesome details about Vick's dogfighting operation, including the execution of underperforming dogs by electrocution, drowning, hanging and other means. Those details prompted a public backlash against the once-popular NFL star and outraged animal-rights groups, which used the case to call attention to the brutality of dogfighting.
John Goodwin of the Humane Society of the United States called the sentence appropriate.
"People that are involved in this blood sport are on notice. You can throw your life away by being involved in this," he said.
Two co-defendants were sentenced Nov. 30. Purnell Peace, of Virginia Beach, got 18 months. Phillips, of Atlanta, got 21 months. Another co-defendant, Tony Taylor, will be sentenced Friday.
The case began in April when a drug investigation of Vick's cousin led authorities to the former Virginia Tech star's Surry County property, where they found dozens of pit bulls -- some of them injured -- and equipment associated with dogfighting.
Vick initially denied any knowledge about dogfighting on the property. He changed his story after the three co-defendants pleaded guilty and agreed to cooperate with the government.
By 8 a.m. Monday, about 50 people were in line outside the courthouse waiting for the doors to open. About two dozen animal rights activists stood across the street holding posters showing injured pit bulls and the messages, "Report Dogfighters" and "Dogs Deserve Justice."
"We want to make sure the focus on the animals in this case isn't lost," said Dan Shannon, spokesman for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
Julia Novak arrived with her small beagle, Frankie, who wore a sandwich board with the message on one side: "Dogfighters use dogs like me for bait."
Ryan Eanes, 27, of Richmond, wore his No. 7 Vick jersey as he waited in line.
"We all make mistakes," Eanes said. "I don't support the situation with the animals, but I support him. I believe his apology is sincere."
Associated Press writers Hank Kurz Jr. and Zinie Chen Sampson in Richmond and Jim Vertuno in Austin, Texas, contributed to this report.
The suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback could have been sentenced up to five years by U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson. Vick, who turned himself in Nov. 19 in anticipation of his sentence, was wearing a black-and-white striped prison suit.
After Vick apologized to the court and his family, Hudson told him: "You need to apologize to the millions of young people who looked up to you."
"Yes, sir," Vick answered.
The 27-year-old player acknowledged using "poor judgment" and added, "I'm willing to deal with the consequences and accept responsibility for my actions."
Although there is no parole in the federal system, rules governing time off for good behavior could reduce Vick's prison stay by about three months, resulting in a summer 2009 release.
"You were instrumental in promoting, funding and facilitating this cruel and inhumane sporting activity," Hudson told Vick.
Before the hearing, Michael Vick's brother, Marcus Vick, sat with his right arm around their mother, comforting her as she buried her head in her hands and wept.
Vick was suspended without pay by the NFL and lost all his lucrative endorsement deals. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was asked after Monday's ruling if Vick should play again.
"That's a determination we'll make later on," he told The Associated Press from a legislative hearing in Austin, Texas. "As I said earlier when we suspended him indefinitely, we would evaluate that when the legal process was closed."
Falcons owner Arthur Blank called the sentencing another step in Vick's "legal journey."
"This is a difficult day for Michael's family and for a lot of us, including many of our players and fans who have been emotionally invested in Michael over the years," Blank said. "We sincerely hope that Michael will use this time to continue to focus his efforts on making positive changes in his life, and we wish him well in that regard."
One of Vick's attorneys, Lawrence Woodward, asked for leniency. He said Vick "grew up on some of probably the meanest and roughest streets in this commonwealth," but had never been in trouble with the law and had done much for charities.
Vick was denied any credit for taking responsibility for his crime. Hudson agreed with a federal probation officer's finding that Vick had lied about his hands-on killing of dogs and about his drug use. Vick tested positive for marijuana Sept. 13, violating conditions of his release while he awaited sentencing.
Hudson recalled that Vick at one point said he only handed over two dogs to co-defendant Quanis Phillips, who killed them. On another occasion, Vick said he dropped a dog after Phillips tied a rope around the animal's neck, the judge added.
"I'm not convinced you've fully accepted responsibility," Hudson told Vick.
Federal sentencing guidelines called for a term of 18 months to two years. Federal prosecutor Michael Gill asked for a sentence at the high end, meaning Vick would get more time than either of the two co-defendants sentenced last month.
"He did more than fund it," Gill said, referring to the "Bad Newz Kennels" dogfighting operation. "He was in this thing up to his neck with the other defendants."
Outside court, Woodward said Vick didn't want anyone feeling sorry for him.
"He just wants a chance to prove himself when all this is over," he said. "But the other thing he said to me, which I also think is important for everyone to know, is that he understood that some of the things he was doing in life and off the field were dangerous, and he told me he feels lucky that he's alive and not hurt and now it's all about the future."
U.S. Attorney Chuck Rosenberg sounded a similar theme.
"This was an efficient, professional, and thorough investigation that well exposed a seamy side of our society," he said in a statement. "I trust Mr. Vick learned important lessons and that his admission of guilt will speed his rehabilitation."
Vick pleaded guilty in August, admitting he bankrolled the dogfighting operation and helped kill six to eight dogs. He has been held at a jail in Warsaw, Va., since he voluntarily began serving his sentence.
In a plea agreement, he admitted bankrolling the dogfighting ring on his 15-acre property in rural Virginia and helping kill pit bulls that did not perform well in test fights. He also admitted providing money for bets on the fights but said he never shared in any winnings.
At a news conference after pleading guilty last summer, Vick apologized to the NFL, the Falcons and youngsters who viewed him as a role model and vowed: "I will redeem myself."
Court papers revealed gruesome details about Vick's dogfighting operation, including the execution of underperforming dogs by electrocution, drowning, hanging and other means. Those details prompted a public backlash against the once-popular NFL star and outraged animal-rights groups, which used the case to call attention to the brutality of dogfighting.
John Goodwin of the Humane Society of the United States called the sentence appropriate.
"People that are involved in this blood sport are on notice. You can throw your life away by being involved in this," he said.
Two co-defendants were sentenced Nov. 30. Purnell Peace, of Virginia Beach, got 18 months. Phillips, of Atlanta, got 21 months. Another co-defendant, Tony Taylor, will be sentenced Friday.
The case began in April when a drug investigation of Vick's cousin led authorities to the former Virginia Tech star's Surry County property, where they found dozens of pit bulls -- some of them injured -- and equipment associated with dogfighting.
Vick initially denied any knowledge about dogfighting on the property. He changed his story after the three co-defendants pleaded guilty and agreed to cooperate with the government.
By 8 a.m. Monday, about 50 people were in line outside the courthouse waiting for the doors to open. About two dozen animal rights activists stood across the street holding posters showing injured pit bulls and the messages, "Report Dogfighters" and "Dogs Deserve Justice."
"We want to make sure the focus on the animals in this case isn't lost," said Dan Shannon, spokesman for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
Julia Novak arrived with her small beagle, Frankie, who wore a sandwich board with the message on one side: "Dogfighters use dogs like me for bait."
Ryan Eanes, 27, of Richmond, wore his No. 7 Vick jersey as he waited in line.
"We all make mistakes," Eanes said. "I don't support the situation with the animals, but I support him. I believe his apology is sincere."
Associated Press writers Hank Kurz Jr. and Zinie Chen Sampson in Richmond and Jim Vertuno in Austin, Texas, contributed to this report.
Surprises Galore for Upcoming Grammys
The Grammy Awards nominations are always somewhat unpredictable, and this year is no different. While Kayne West grabbed eight nods, and Amy Winehouse six, a strong mix of new and established artists followed. The Foo Fighters, Jay-Z, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake and T-Pain all had five nominations, and Akon, Dierks Bentley,Chris Daughtry, Feist, Tim McGraw, John Newton, Ne-Yo, Rihanna and Bruce Springsteen garnered four nods each. With a record 110 categories, the gelt will be handed out to many at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 10 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles; once again it will be broadcast live in high definition TV and 5.1 surround sound on CBS from 8 – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT).
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Monthly Ticket Searches (November 2007)
The following are the top 5 ticket searches (PlatinumTickets.com) for the month of November.
- Wicked Tickets
- National Finals Rodeo (NFR) Tickets
- Boston Red Sox Tickets
- Jersey Boys Tickets
- Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana Tickets
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Weekly Ticket Searches (Novemeber 25-December 1)
The following are the top 5 ticket searches (PlatinumTickets.com) for the week of November 25- December 1
- Pageant of the Masters Tickets
- National Finals Rodeo (NFR) Tickets
- Wicked Tickets
- Jersey Boys Tickets
- Boston Red Sox Tickets
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