Diamond sells out

Well, it certainly didn't take long for Neil Diamond's August 27 concert to sell out. In about one hour, all of the tickets available were gone via phone, internet and in-person sales. Now, there's always the possibility some additional tickets will be released because every band/tour usually keeps some tickets on hold for various reasons. We figured tickets would go fast based on the amount of calls we've received and many of us who work here get calls from people we barely know looking for an "in" to get tickets.

The recent announcement of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes was also big news in these parts. The show is scheduled for November 7 & 8 at the Brown County Arena. Individual tickets don't go on sale until September 8, but group sales are now under way. Anyone looking to purchase 10 tickets can reserve them now and 15 or more tickets will garner you a 10% discount. It's really going to be a huge show - it travels with 30 trucks! It's basically bringing New York City to Green Bay and I'm told it will knock your socks off with breathtaking imagery, flying sequences, lighting effects and of course, the famous high kicks of the Rockettes.

Other recent announcements include Sheryl Crow and James Blunt on August 6 at the Resch, American Idols Live Tour 2008 on September 2 at the Resch and The Wiggles at the Time Warner Cable Theatre at the Resch Center on August 8.

Closer though is the Kid Rock concert here on May 20. Sounds like an awesome show which also features Rev. Run of RUN DMC and Peter Wolf of the J. Giles Band. Kid Rock will perform with both of these gentleman....they will not be opening acts like you would usually expect at a concert.