Abbey Road Recreated Live @ COD

classic-albums-live-920With timeless tracks like “Come Together,” “Something” “Oh! Darling,” “Here Comes the Sun” and “Octopus’s Garden,” the Beatles’ Abbey Road remains one of the most popular classic rock albums of all time. Now, some 45 years after its release, you can hear this enduring record performed in concert thanks to Classic Albums Live. Founded in 2003 in Toronto, Classic Albums Live has become the ultimate destination for music lovers wanting to hear the greatest albums performed live without gimmickry or impersonations.  Grab tickets starting at $15 from Goldstar for the 8 pm April 5th performance at  , at College of DuPage (425 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137).

Bought three tickets, so maybe I’ll see you there!

House of Blues Nov/Dec/Jan comp tickets

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Goldstar has lots of House of Blues offerings for November, December – even into January.  Grab these comp and cheap deals and enjoy a few months of live concerts.  Though they might be free, there’s still a service charge.  I can’t link to a HOB listing of all shows, so just click on any link and you’ll end up on the Nicholas David deal – then go from there!

Here’s the next HOB offering:  November 1st at 8 pm, enjoy Nicholas David (from The Voice).

Kansas 40th anniversary tour tickets $15!

kansas-102813Get tickets for Kansas’ November 1st concert for over 60% off – we’re talking about $15 seats!  Celebrating their 40th anniversary as a band, Kansas continues to delight their die-hard fans, known as “Wheatheads,” and live music lovers alike with their legendary prog rock sound and hits like “Carry On Wayward Son” and “Point of Know Return.” The Topeka-born group boasts some serious chart cred: eight gold albums, three sextuple-platinum albums, one platinum live album and a million-selling gold single, “Dust in the Wind.” When their multiple hits are added together, they’ve logged a mind-boggling 200 weeks on the Billboard charts. New York-based alt rockers Arc & Stones open the show.

livingsocial: Mary Wilson & The Four Tops Holiday shows

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Original Supreme Mary Wilson invites The Four Tops to join her on stage at the Harris Theater for an evening of classic hits from the two groups, along with holiday favorites. Sign on for one of the following ticket packages and enjoy a night of music that will get you in a seasonal mood.

Choose from the following dates:

December 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31 and January 2, 3, 4 or 5

Choose from four seating options:

• $64 ($94 value) for Orchestra ticket in rows BB to DD + autographed poster
• $90 ($120 value) for Orchestra ticket in rows U to AA + autographed poster
• $110 ($144 value) for Orchestra ticket in rows F to T + autographed poster
• $210 ($240 value) for Orchestra ticket in rows A to E + autographed poster

The original Jersey Boys – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons tickets on Goldstar

valli-920Oh, what a night it’ll be at the historic Chicago Theater on October 8th, when the one-and-only Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons celebrate the 50th anniversary of their first hit, the chart-topping “Sherry,” with a live performance of favorites from their massive catalog. Thanks to the volcanic success of the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys, which chronicles the life and times of Frankie and his legendary doo-wop group, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers are back where they belong — on stage, with the original versions of great songs like “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Rag Doll,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Grease” and many more.

comp tickets to Jessie Ware concert

jessie-ware-920Goldstar has comp tickets to the Jessie Ware concert on 8 pm November 8 (service fee is $7); they also have $10 tickets ($4.50 service fee) for the same event.  Hailed as “the missing link between Adele, SBTRKT and Sade” by Clash magazine, British singing sensation Jessie Ware’s 2012 debut album, Devotion, made waves with critics on both sides of the pond. Now Ware comes to Chicago’s legendary House of Blues as part of a fall tour that’s showcasing the rising star across the US. Ware mixes seductive pop melodies with modern electronic production, creating lush soundscapes with a great beat, as evidenced in her latest hit single, “Wildest Moments.”