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2008

April 5, 2008 CELEBRITY FIGHT NIGHT XIV
Saturday, April 5, 2008
5:00 pm

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

TICKETS: Individual tickets range from $2,000- $3,500 each
A table for ten ranges from $15,000 - $50,000

RESERVATIONS: (602) 956-1121
April 9, 2008 Jimmy Buffet at Margaritaville Grand Opening!
Wastin' away again, in MARGARITAVILLE! Come the Grand Opening of Margaritaville Glendale's location, for a celebration on Wednesday, April 9th at 5:30pm at the Westgate City Center. Jimmy Buffett will be performing live at this free, but ticketed, event. Plus, Jimmy will be joined by longtime friend and Coral Reefer guitarist Mac McAnally. Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville is located inside the Westgate City Center on the SE corner of the Loop 101 and Glendale Ave. in Glendale.
April 10 - 
June 7, 2008
Buddy The Buddy Holly Story
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
5247 E. Brown Road
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 325-6700
www.broadwaypalmwest.com
Country Thunder USA
April 17th-20th, 2008
Florence AZ
The lineup is ALMOST ready so start getting excited for Country Thunder USA 2008! The 4 days of great country music from your favorite stars goes down on April 17th through 20th. Some acts that have been announced include Neal McCoy, Sugarland, Phil Vassar, Jason Michael Carroll, Heartland, Pat Green, Joe Nichols, and more to be announced! Tickets now on sale!
Visit Country Thunder's site here: Country Thunder

Country Thunder USA Lineup 
Thursday - April 17th, 2008
3:00pm - Doo-Wah Riders
4:30pm - Ryan Shupe & The Rubber Band
6:30pm - TBA
8:00pm - Joe Nichols
10:00pm - Neal McCoy

Friday - April 18th, 2008
12:30pm - Chasin' Mason
1:30pm - Cindy Standage
2:30pm - Fisher Stevenson
4:00pm - Shawn Hammond
5:30pm - Rio Grand
7:00pm - Pat Green
8:30pm - John Fogerty
10:30pm - Sugarland

Saturday - April 19th, 2008
12:30pm - TBA
1:30pm - Chuck Wicks
2:30pm - Bucky Covington
4:00pm - Luke Bryan
5:00pm - Harry Luge
6:00pm - Heartland
7:30pm - Billy Ray Cyrus
9:00pm - Kellie Pickler
10:00pm - Dierks Bentley

Sunday - April 20th, 2008
12:00pm - TBA
1:30pm - Blue Field
3:00pm - Heidi Newfield
4:30pm - Danielle Peck
6:30pm - Sawyer Brown
8:00pm - Phil Vassar

May 6, 2008 Cross Canadian Ragweed
Tuesday, May 6
Martinin Ranch
7295 E. Stetson Drive
Stetson and N. Drinkwater
May 9, 2008 Keith Anderson
Fri. May 9
Doors open at 5 pm
Cover is $7.00 
Free with KMLE-flage until 8 pm
Graham Central Station
SW corner of Priest and Elliot
May 16, 2008 Billy Currington
Friday May 16th 7pm
You must be doin' something right if you are going to Venue of Scottsdale on Friday, May 16th to see Billy Currington! Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster for $25 general admission. Call 480-784-4444 or go online at www.ticketmaster.com 
May 17, 2008 Trace Adkins
Saturday May 17th 
Trace Adkins at Chase Field after the Dbacks game (vs Detroit) for a special concert with the Dangerous Man himself- Trace Adkins! All ticket holders will be allowed to stay for the game, free of charge. To purchase AZ Diamondback tickets, please visit www.diamondbacks.com 
May 31, 2008 Kenny Chesney: Poets and Pirates Tour
Saturday May 31st 4pm
A tour SO BIG they have to have it at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ! Kenny brings along his friends Leann Rimes, Keith Urban, Gary Allan and Sammy Hagar for the show that's ready to kick off the summer season! Ticket information has yet to be announced
June 12, 2008 Brad Paisley
Thursday June 12th 7:30pm
Even if his song says he's so much better online, Brad Paisley is amazing live in concert and you have to see him! Jewel, Juliana Hough and Chuck Wicks open the show. Tickets are on sale NOW through Ticketmaster 480-784-4444 for $54.25, $38.25, and $25 for lawn.
June 12 - 
July 26, 2008
Oliver!
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
5247 E. Brown Road
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 325-6700
www.broadwaypalmwest.com
June 20, 2008 Tim McGraw
Friday June 20th 
Tim's taking the Dance Hall Doctors on tour- solo! Catch this show at Cricket Wireless Pavilion, because your heart won't ever forget something like that! Jason Aldean and Halfway to Hazard open up the show. Tickets go on sale Friday March 28th at 10am through Ticketmaster 480-784-4444 and www.ticketmaster.com Prices are $29.50 though $59.50 depending on seat location
June 20, 2008 Travis Tritt
Friday June 20th 8pm
Travis Tritt is bringing his unique sound and blend of country, blues and Southern Rock to the Celebrity Theatre on June 20th! Tickets are priced at $35, $42.50 and $52.50 for reserved seats in the round. Buy yours online at www.celebritytheatre.com or charge by phone 602-267-1600
July 1, 2008 Robert Plant and Alison Krauss featuring T Bone Burnett
Tues. July 1
Starts at 7:30pm
Dodge Theatre
4th Ave. and Washington Ave.
July 10, 2008 Toby Keith with Montgomery Gentry
Thursday July 10th 
The Big Dog Daddy himself hits Cricket Wireless Pavilion on July 10th with Montgomery Gentry! Other acts include Carter's Chord, Mica Roberts and Traler Choir! Tickets go on sale May 2nd at 10am. More information about ticket prices will come out soon!
July 31, 2008 - 
September 27, 2008
Honky Tonk Angels
The touching journey of three women from three very different backgrounds who meet by chance on the bus to Nashville and fulfill their dreams by forming a honky tonk singing group. Hear your favorite country songs including Stand By Your Man, Coal Miner's Daughter, 9 to 5, I Will Always Love You and Harper Valley PTA.
July 31, 2008 - September 27, 2008
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
5247 E. Brown Road
Mesa, AZ 85205
(480) 325-6700
www.broadwaypalmwest.com
August 2, 2008 Brooks & Dunn
Saturday August 2nd 
The legendary duo of Brooks & Dunn returns to the Valley with a show at Cricket Wireless Pavilion. Rodney Atkins opens up the show and tickets go on sale May 16th at 10am! More information about ticket prices yet to come.
August 15, 2008 Martina McBride
Friday August 15th 
This one's for the GIRLS! Martina McBride brings her tour through Phoenix on August 15th. Jack Ingram and Chris Young will open the show. Don't miss her live show- tickets will go on sale June 9th at 10am. 
October 4, 2008 Rascal Flatts with Taylor Swift
Saturday October 4th 
Rascal Flatts brings their gang to Cricket Wireless Pavilion in a show with record-breaking female phenom Taylor Swift! This will be an amazing show and tickets could sell out! Get yours the second they go on sale July 19th at 10am!

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