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Journey journey is far from over.The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group just announced their 50th anniversary ‘Freedom Tour’ with special guest Toto that will send them to arenas all over North America from February through April 2024.That includes a stop at Rochester, NY’s Blue Cross Arena on Thursday, Feb. 22.“We are looking forward to hitting the road again with our very good friends Toto,” Journey guitarist and co-founder Neal Schon said in a press release.

Duran Duran is headlining at Forest Hills’ Forest Hills Stadium for a night of singalong hits, late 20th century nostalgia and good times as part of their ongoing ‘Future Past Tour.’And if you want to scoop up last-minute tickets to see Simon, Nick, John and Roger do their live, now is the time.At the time of publication, prices start at $83 before fees on Vivid Seats.Not a bad price to hear “Hungry Like The Wolf,” “Rio,” “The Reflex,” “Ordinary World,” “Girls On Film” and so many more timeless classics performed by Rock and Roll Hall of Famers live.When you factor in that they’ll be joined by special guests Grace Jones, Nile Rodgers with Chic and Bastille at the concert, it’s a downright steal.Want to go to the snythiest show of the year?Here’s everything you need to know and more about Duran Duran’s Queens gig.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best ticket prices by sections for the Sept. 22 concert can be found below.Not in New York?Duran Duran is headed to Atlantic City’s Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort on Saturday, Sept.

Peter Gabriel is back on the road.The former Genesis frontman has 22 huge concerts lined up at arenas all over North America as part of his ‘i/o The Tour’ from Sept. 13 through Oct.

Billy Idol moved to New York in 1981 and began dancing with himself in pursuit of solo stardom.And it was his first summer of baking in the Big Apple that would inspire his breakout solo hit, 1982’s “Hot in the City.”“New York just had this great energy because anything went, you know?” Idol, 67, told The Post. “And it fired me up … just living through this kind of really humid, hot summer.

Aerosmith will perform at Elmont’s UBS Arena with special guest The Black Crowes as part of their ‘Peace Out Farewell Tour.’And if you “Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing,” it isn’t too late to pick up last-minute tickets to see the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers live.At the time of publication, many seats are available and some can be scooped up for as low as $95 before fees on Vivid Seats.Looking to get a little closer to the action to see Steven Tyler and Joe Perry a little more clearly?Tickets are a bit more expensive.Lower-level seats start at $157 before fees.Still, for our money, it’s hard to put a price on hearing “Dream On,” “Crazy,” “Sweet Emotion,” “Cryin’,” “Jaded” and so many more iconic tracks one last time live.Want to see Aerosmith live in LI?We’ve got everything you need to know and more below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the lowest prices on tickets to see Aerosmith by section at UBS Arena can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

the Pixies I was 12 and crowded around a desktop computer. A friend played a fan-made “Debaser” music video intercut with Luis Buñuel’s iconic surrealist short film “Un Chien Andalou,” referenced in the song. If you aren’t familiar: the quick flick is most famous for exactly the image that Black Francis seizes on.

a tour so good it’s inconceivable.From September 2023 all the way through March 2024, Cary Elwes (you may know him as Westley) is galloping off on an eight-show trek he’s calling ‘An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes.’Along the way, Elwes will stop into Rochester, NY’s Kodak Center on Sept. 29 and Tarrytown, NY’s Tarrytown Music Hall on Sept.

The Queen of Pop is returning to her rightful throne.Following a health scare this summer, Madonna has announced a handful of makeup dates for her career-spanning, international ‘Celebration Tour’ from now up until spring 2024.Midway through the run, the “Like A Virgin” singer is scheduled to stop into Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Dec. 13-14 and New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Jan.

Steve Martin and Martin Short going on tour this fall?No need to search too hard though — we’re happy to do the detective work for you.As of now, the comedy legends have 19 shows lined up on their ‘You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today Tour.’That includes gigs at Red Bank, NJ’s Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 26 and Verona, NY’s Turning Stone Resort and Casino Event Center on Sunday, Nov.

Dexys, formerly known as Dexys Midnight Runners, are embarking on a 12-concert tour supporting their sixth studio album “The Feminine Divine” this fall from Oct. 26 through Nov.

Duran Duran is about to take off on the second leg of their ‘The Future Past North American Tour’ with special guests Nile Rodgers’ Chic and Bastille.Over the course of the 19-concert run, Simon Le Bon and co. will drop into Canandaigua, NY’s Constellation Brands Performing Arts Center on Sept.

John Cusack movies, we’d bet you haven’t caught them with the man himself in the theater.This summer and fall, the “Being John Malkovich” star will rectify that.From September through November, the 57-year-old actor is touring all over North America.Along the way, the ’80s and ’90s icon will drop into Patchogue, NY’s Patchogue Theater on Oct. 8, New Brunswick, NJ’s State Theatre on Oct.

The Boss just got back from Europe and he’s ready to get to work.After an extended overseas summer tour, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band have returned to North America and are ready to rock on U.S. and Canadian soil from August through December.Along the way, the band will stop into Springsteen’s home state, New Jersey, for a handful of gigs at East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium on Wednesday, Aug.

Syracuse is about to turn it up to 11.On Saturday, Aug. 5, legendary rockers Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard and Alice Cooper are headed to Syracuse, NY’s JMA Wireless Dome as part of their ‘2023 World Tour.’And you wouldn’t believe it but tickets are very, very cheap.How cheap?Well, at the time of publication, we found some last-minute seats going for as low as $13 before fees on Vivid Seats to see the trio of headliners.Back in February, those same tickets were going for $70.Not a bad deal at all.Floor seats can be scooped up for $73 before fees.Want to hear “Girls, Girls, Girls,” “Pour Some Sugar On Me” and “School’s Out” all in one night for very reasonable prices?Here’s everything you need to know and more.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best ticket prices by sections for the Aug.

Lionel Richie is really touring with Earth Wind and Fire and, yes, some ticket prices are really under $20.The co-headliners are striking out on their 20-concert North American ‘Sing A Song All Night Long Tour’ that will send them all over the U.S. and Canada up until Sept.

Foreigner live before they call it quits.The classic rock legends are midway through their ‘Historic Farewell Tour’ and wrap up their last run of shows ever in November.Thankfully, if you want to pay your respects to Mick Jones and co. one more time, there are 44 (!) more opportunities to do so.That includes a few stops in New York and New Jersey as well.First up, the “Jukebox Heroes” will hit Darien Center, NY’s Darien Lake Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 28.After that, they’ll hit Saratoga Springs, NY’s Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Aug.

“Wild Style,” Charlie Ahearn needed a fresh way to brand his indie film to appeal to a world that wasn’t yet hip to the cultural movement, born in the South Bronx 50 years ago.So, one summer night in 1983, three graffiti artists created the “Wild Style” mural in Riverside Park — a clever piece of guerrilla marketing that would become the defining symbol of early hip-hop.“I remember being there watching them [paint], and I look over — there’s a cop car about 100 feet away from us,” Ahearn told The Post. “Like everything we did in the movie, it was totally illegal.”And for then 17-year-old graffiti artist Aaron “Sharp” Goodstone, the dusk-till-dawn assignment was more like a walk in the park, compared to his more daring spray-paint sprees.“Painting on [subway] trains, which was our principal direction, was always illegal, obviously — and it was extremely dangerous,” he said.

horror punk kings are coming home.On Saturday, July 8, The Original Misfits will return to the Garden State for a huge gig at Newark’s Prudential Center.The concert, part of their abbreviated three-show summer tour, is their first official performance in their home state since May 2018.And you wouldn’t believe it but you can see Jerry Only, Glenn Danzig, Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein, Dave Lombardo and Acey Slade for incredibly affordable prices.How cheap?Well, at the time of publication, we found some tickets going for $15 before fees on Vivid Seats.T-Shirts at the merch table will cost you more than that.Plus, they’re bringing along The Gaslight Anthem, Fear and Mourning Noise along for the ride too.Now, that’s a steal.So, if you’ve always wanted to hear “Last Caress,” “Hybrid Moments,” “Halloween” and so many more of the band’s indelible classic tracks live, we’ve got everything you need to know below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best prices on upper-deck, lower-level and floor seats for each of The Misfits’ two upcoming summer 2023 concerts can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

“The Last Action Heroes: The Triumphs, Flops, and Feuds of Hollywood’s Kings of Carnage” by Nick de Semlyen (Crown).“In the context of these ’roid-rage, superhuman heroes we had at the time, this character seemed like a pu–y.”The character in question, of course, was John McClane, who transformed Bruce Willis from a wise-cracking, Chandler Bing-esque TV banterer into an action movie legend with the 1988 now-classic. Even though it almost killed him.

cities.Starting on Aug. 5, Guns N’ Roses will begin the North American leg of their global tour in the U.S.

“Back To The Future” on Broadway.The highly-anticipated musical, which begins previews on Friday, June 30 at New York City’s Winter Garden Theatre, has tickets available for all upcoming performances.And some showings have prices that would make Doc Brown himself exclaim “Great Scott!”At the time of publication, we found tickets going for as low as $75 before fees on Vivid Seats.Most showings of the Olivier Award winning production have seats starting in the $80 to $120 range.Want to see Marty McFly (portrayed by Casey Likes) travel back to 1955 with the help of Doc Brown (Roger Bart) live on the Broadway stage?Here’s everything you need to know and more, “BTTF” fans.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.“Back To The Future” officially opens at the Winter Garden Theatre on Thursday, Aug. 3.In previews, the show will curiously go dark on Sundays and go up on Mondays.Matinees on Wednesdays and Sundays start at 2 p.m.If you want to find the show that makes the sense for your schedule, take a look at “Back To The Future’s” complete calendar including all dates, show start times and links to buy tickets here.“Back To The Future” runs two hours and 40 minutes, including a 20 minute intermission.Who’s filling in for Michael J.

The Daily Beast about the film, which follows his character, a wealthy investment broker, switching places with a broke con artist (played by Murphy, 62).In one scene of the R-rated comedy, Aykroyd appears in blackface while wearing dreadlocks and speaking in a Caribbean accent.“I was in blackface in that film, and I probably couldn’t get away with it now,” Aykroyd told the outlet last week. “Eddie and I were improvising there. Eddie is a black man, and his entourage were all black people, and I don’t think they batted an eye.

“Die Another Day” on her 2002 Bond theme accompanying the film of the same name.But it was more of a cheeky quip than any real acceptance of her own mortality. Back then and even two decades later, the indomitable diva seemingly felt as if she would outlive us all — and we did too.However, that collective gasp heard ’round the world late Wednesday afternoon — when we all found out that Madonna had been rushed to the hospital after being found unresponsive — was a wake-up call.According to an Instagram statement from her longtime manager, Guy Oseary, Madonna had “developed a serious bacterial infection which led to a several day stay in the ICU.” She was reportedly intubated for at least a night, but on Wednesday she was awake and recovering with the tube removed.At 64, we can no longer take Madonna for granted, folks.Time to rethink all those jokes about her plastic surgery, her age-inappropriate outfits and her bizarre Instagram filters.We should all be glad that Madonna is still here — and, in fact, was preparing for her “Celebration” tour, set to kick off July 15, that would commemorate her 40-year career.

Sparks that hasn’t already been expounded upon in great detail in Edgar Wright’s excellent Netflix documentary “The Sparks Brothers.”Yet, you haven’t really experienced Sparks until you’e caught them live.The Mael brothers — Russell is the buoyant 74-year-old frontman and Ron, the 77-year-old, deadpan keyboardist with an acidic sense of humor — rocked New York City’s Beacon Theatre with their no-frills, no-fat power pop for approximately 90 minutes on Tuesday, June 27.Their show, comprised of catchy hits “The Number One Song In Heaven” and “This Town Ain’t Big Enough For The Both Of Us,” as well as goofy crowd pleasers like “Balls” and “Beaver O’Lindy” and select tracks from their 2023 album “The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte” was exquisitely arranged; no moment felt extraneous.Of course, the six-piece band “started” with their hook-y piano confection “So May We Start” which set the tone; this would be a cheeky, self-referential evening.They maintained that ironic yet inspired high-wire act for the remainder of the gig (the song “Nothing Is as Good as They Say It Is” told from the perspective of a 22-hour-old baby that’s “seen it all” is an ace example), certainly an impressive feat for a group that’s been performing in some capacity since 1968.Plus, Ron’s stoic, mustachioed face behind the keys, only breaking when absolutely necessary, is one of music’s greatest running gags.More than anything though, Russell’s soaring Freddie Mercury-like pipes — why isn’t he fronting Queen instead of Adam Lambert for the group’s 2023 ‘Rhapsody Tour?’ — was reminiscent of the glam rock of the ’70s.At 74, he hasn’t lost a step and sounds just as powerful, unhinged and controlled as he does on Sparks’ 26 (!) studio records.That being said,

A Flock Of Seagulls is on tour from June this year until January 2024.As of now, the synth-heavy new wave band has 14 concerts lined up including gigs in Atlantic City, NJ’s Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on July 15 and Westbury, NY’s The Space At Westbury on July 16.At the time of publication, tickets are available for all upcoming shows to see the band that was name checked in both “Pulp Fiction” and “Austin Powers.”Some are fairly cheap too — based on our findings, there are seats going for as low as $23 before fees on Vivid Seats.If you’re asking “does A Flock Of Seagulls have more songs under their belt than their massive single ‘I Ran?,'” the answer is, once again, a defiant yes.Over the past 40 years, the group has put out seven albums and has been active as of late.In 2021, they dropped “String Theory,” a compilation of orchestral songs that gives their futuristic sound a classical bent.Want to see what your favorite band from the MTV era sounds like live in 2023?Here’s everything you need to know and more about A Flock Of Seagulls’ tour.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available for all upcoming A Flock Of Seagulls concerts can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Def Leppard had not one but two albums that went diamond: 1983’s “Pyromania” and 1987’s “Hysteria.”But even while cranking out hits such as “Photograph,” “Pour Some Sugar on Me” and “Love Bites,” the British band had a rocky road through all that headbanging.In fact, while Def Leppard was crushing it on the charts, things came crashing down for them when drummer Rick Allen’s left arm was severed in a car accident on Dec. 31, 1984.“It was unimaginable,” writes lead singer Joe Elliott in the new book “Definitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard.” “For two or three hours, we assumed that Rick would have to leave the band.

Cyndi Lauper’s debut solo single, “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” was flopping so badly that her record company had given up on it.But the singer and her then-manager and boyfriend, David Wolff, still believed in what would become her signature song. Given only two weeks to make the single a hit, Wolff came up with the idea for her to partner with wrestling legend Captain Lou Albano — who played Lauper’s father in the “Girls” video — to promote her music via the World Wrestling Federation, the precursor to today’s World Wrestling Enterprises.

Metallica, Tool and Queens of the Stone Age are mounting huge nationwide tours.Now you can add Danzig to that list.The legendary New Jersey-based rockers are touring all over North America from August to September.Along the way, they’ll stop into their home state for a huge gig at Atlantic City’s Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort on Saturday, Sept. 9.At all 12 shows on the brief trek, the band will be commemorating their 1988 self-titled album “Danzig” which is celebrating its 35th anniversary.And, in case you were wondering, yes, that record includes their biggest hit “Mother.”Want tickets to see the metal icons live on what they’re calling the “only Danzig shows for the foreseeable future?”Luckily, you won’t need to break the bank.At the time of publication, the lowest price we found on tickets was $57 before fees on Vivid Seats.Tickets for most other shows start in that range as well.Still need more information before committing?We’ve got all the details you’re looking for and more blow.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Diana Ross fans keeping them from seeing the singer live on her ongoing 2023 ‘Music Legacy Tour.’Ticket prices shouldn’t be a problem either.After review, our team found that seats for some shows to see the 79-year-old R&B legend were going for as low as $34 before fees on Vivid Seats.While tickets aren’t quite as cheap to see the former Supremes lead singer live in the Big Apple — prices start at $103 before fees for her Radio City Music Hall gig on June 29 — it’s hard to put a price tag on catching one of the 20th century’s greatest legends IRL.And as an added bonus, the show looks like a blast too judging from Ross’ recent Instagram posts highlighting her first few gigs on the summer run.Always had seeing the “I’m Coming Out” Rock and Roll Hall of Famer live on your bucket list?Here’s how you can catch her live before it’s too late this year.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all 12 tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available for all upcoming Diana Ross shows can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

The Cure put on a career-spanning 2.5-hour concert.That’s a Taylor Swift length show.However, tickets don’t cost nearly as much to see the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers live this summer.While prices to see Swift typically hover above $1000, we found tickets to see Robert Smith and co. going for as low as $8 before fees (!) on Vivid Seats this summer.While that price tag is an outlier — tickets for most remaining shows on the run start in the $20 to $200 range — it does demonstrate that great deals to see the band live are out there.You just have to keep an eye out.Especially when the “Just Like Heaven” rockers drop into New York City’s Madison Square Garden from June 20-22.Over the course of the three-night MSG stay, prices start at $97 before fees but as we get closer to the mini-residency, things could certainly change.Who knows?You just might get to hear “Friday, I’m In Love,” “Close To Me,” “Boys Don’t Cry,” “In Between Days,” “Pictures of You” and so many more live for less than a beer.Want to know more about The Cure’s ‘Songs of a Lost World Tour?’Keep reading — we’ve got everything you need to know and more below.All prices listed above were found at the time of publication and are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar of all remaining Cure tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Natalie Merchant is midway through her ongoing ‘Keep Your Courage Tour’ in support of her 2023 album that shares a name with the tour.However, if you want to hear Merchant’s rich vocals live in the Big Apple, you better act fast.The Jamestown, NY native has two concerts at New York City’s Alice Tully Hall on Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3.In the event that those shows are a bit too last-minute, you can catch Merchant live at Newark’s New Jersey Performing Arts Center on June 25.And should you wait to see the “Kind and Generous” singer in the Garden State, you can save big time.At the time of publication, ticket prices to see her live at NJPAC start at $58 before fees on Vivid Seats.$116 before fees is the lowest price for the Alice Tully Hall gigs.She’ll also perform at Chautauqua, NY’s Chautauqua Amphitheater on July 8.Not in NYC or NJ and want to catch the ’90s icon live this year?No need to worry — we’ve got all the information you’ll need about all remaining tour dates on Natalie Merchant’s ‘Keep Your Courage Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all Natalie Merchant tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

could’ve been a disaster.A rep for ’80s teen pop sensation Tiffany tells The Post she was driving on Interstate 65 in Nashville last week when a tire from a truck rolled across the highway, collided with her car, and got stuck under the driver’s side.“I’m extremely lucky and thankful because a major accident could have happened,” Tiffany, 51, told The Post in a statement Wednesday.It’s unclear if Tiffany — whose full name is Tiffany Darwish — sought medical attention.Her car is in rough shape, though. Her rep says the transmission is torn apart, there is front damage, and the side paneling was “ripped completely off.”The Post has contacted the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department for comment.

“Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story,” the 75-year-old actor spoke with Variety about hanging up his Freddy Krueger claws and envisioning the future of the “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise.“I’m too old and thick to play Freddy now,” Englund explained. “I just can’t do fight scenes for more than one take anymore, I’ve got a bad neck and bad back and arthritis in my right wrist. So I have to hang it up, but I would love to cameo.”“Elm Street” premiered in 1984.

Debbie Gibson has done it all.She’s had number one hit singles, starred in multiple Broadway shows, competed on “Celebrity Apprentice” and even hosted the first Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards way back in 1988.Those experiences don’t compare to touring for the ’80s icon though.“Nothin’ like live music!” she shared in a video on Instagram.And from May 25 through July 15, the 52-year-old Long Island native will share that passion with her fans all over North America when she returns to the road for her ‘The Body Remembers Encore Tour.’The quick ten-concert tour includes three New York stops.First, Gibson kicks off the run with two gigs at Niagara Falls’ Seneca Niagara Casino on May 25 and May 26.Then, a little later into the trek, Gibson and her backing band will drop into Middletown’s Paramount Theater on June 10.And if you need last-minute tickets to see Gibson belt her mega hits like “Lost In Your Eyes,” “Foolish Beat” and “Only In My Dreams” live, we’re here to help.As of now, tickets for all ten concerts are still available.Some are quite cheap too. At the time of publication, last-minute tickets for the May 26 Niagara Falls show were going for as low as $22 before fees on Vivid Seats.Want to grab tickets before it’s too late?Here’s everything you need to know and more about Debbie Gibson’s 2023 tour.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and cheapest tickets available for all upcoming performances can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Stevie Nicks has a little more gas left in the tank.The two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee just announced that on top of her ongoing ‘Live In Concert’ solo tour and co-headlining trek with Billy Joel, she’s added 13 new tour dates to her calendar.“Thank you to everyone who’s come out to see us so far,” the 74-year-old shared on Instagram. “I’ve been having such a great time on the road … I hope I see you out there!”And if you want to see Nicks in New York, you’re in luck because she’ll be making two stops in the state this fall.First, she’s set to headline at NYC’s Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Oct.

Cruel World Festival.For just one day, ’80s icons like Iggy Pop, Billy Idol, Siouxsie, The Human League and Echo and the Bunnymen will drop into the Brookside Golf Club for a day of nostalgia-filled jams.Those five headliners won’t be the only acts gracing the Brookside stages either.Adam Ant, Animotion, Gary Numan, Gang of Four and Modern English will be there too.All in all, 24 huge acts are set to perform at the one-day event.Need tickets?We’re here to help.Our team found general admission single-day passes going for as low as $198 before fees on Vivid Seats.That’s a steal considering you’ll get to see two dozen (!) living legends all on a single weekend day.Want to go?Here’s everything you need to know and more about the 2023 Cruel World Festival.All ticket prices are subject to fluctuation.As noted earlier, General Admission passes start at $198 before fees.However, if you’re looking for a more exclusive experience, you can find General Admission Plus, VIP and Clubhouse tickets as well here.Wondering who else is on the bill?You can find Cruel World’s complete 24-artist lineup right here, right now.Cruel World isn’t the only mega festival hitting the circuit this year.Here are just five multi-day extravaganzas we can’t wait for these next few months.Need more ’80s in your life? We suggest checking out our list of the 107 biggest ’80s stars on tour in 2023 to scratch that itch.