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Weekend Ticketing: John Mayer, Jay-Z, U2, Slayer & Megadeth, Phish
John Mayer will head out on the road early next year to begin supporting his just-released fourth studio album, "Battle Studies." / Read moreJay-Z's 'Empire State of Mind' the latest in a long tradition of sports anthems
The history of music at sporting events dates back at least to the 19th Century, when the Spiros Samaras-penned Olympic theme was performed at the 1896 games in Athens. More than 110 years later, music and sport continue to share the spotlight. Witness the New York Yankees' adoption of Jay-Z 's "Empire State of Mind" as their theme song on their recent championship run. Not only did Jay-Z and Alicia Keys perform the track live at Yankee Stadium before Game 2 of the World Series--the MC offered a reprise performance (with Bridget Kelly pinch-hitting for Keys) a week later at the Yankees' victory parade. / Read more- Jay-Z nixes remaining 2009 shows, adds to 2010 slate [Nov 2009]
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- Jay-Z Gallery Spotlight: Fresno, CA - Nov. 7, 2009 [Nov 2009]
- Jay-Z plots early 2010 tour on 'Blueprint' [Nov 2009]
- Album Chart: Michael Jackson lands posthumous No. 1 [Nov 2009]
TOUR DATES
February 2010
20 - Sunrise, FL - BankAtlantic Center
22 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center
23 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
25 - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Arena
27 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
28 - Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Coliseum Complex
March 2010
3 - Washington, DC - Verizon Center
6 - East Rutherford, NJ - Izod Center
7 - Norfolk, VA - Scope Arena
11 - Boston, MA - TD Banknorth Garden
14 - Auburn Hills, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills
16 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mellon Arena
19 - St. Louis, MO - Scottrade Center
20 - Indianapolis, IN - Conseco Fieldhouse
22 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center
24 - San Jose, CA - HP Pavilion
26 - Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center
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