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Live Nation Announces Neil Diamond's North American Tour, Includes April 4th Date at Verizon Center
Diamond's new album, Melody Road, set for release October 21st, via Capitol Records. Tickets go on sale October 13th in the U.S. and October 20th in Canada
Neil Diamond, iconic Grammy Award-winning rock and pop singer/songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, will embark on his highly anticipated NEIL DIAMOND TOUR 2015, kicking-off in Allentown, Pa. on Feb. 27, 2015 and ending in Denver, Colo. on May 31, 2015. Produced exclusively by Live Nation in North America, the 2015 tour will include 29 shows throughout the U.S. and Canada plus one stop in Mexico City, which marks Diamond’s first time ever visiting or performing there.
“Neil is one of the greatest live performers touring today and we are honored to be working with him on his 2015 world tour,” said Michael Rapino, president and chief executive officer, Live Nation Entertainment. “The depth and power of the Neil Diamond songbook, from his early hits, right through to his soon to be released Melody Road album, will be a treat for fans everywhere.”
The 2015 tour will feature songs from his newest studio album Melody Road, as well as many classic favorites. Tickets go on sale beginning Oct. 13 in the U.S. and Oct. 20 in Canada at www.livenation.com and through the Live Nation mobile app. Citi cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Monday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. local time through Citi's Private Pass Program. For complete pre-sale details, visit www.citiprivatepass.com.
Neil Diamond’s new album, Melody Road, will be released on Oct. 21 via Capitol Records. This album marks his first since signing with Capitol Records.
NEIL DIAMOND TOUR 2015 ROUTING
Date/City/Venue
2/27/2015 Allentown, PA, PPL Center
3/4/2015 London, ON, Budweiser Gardens
3/7/2015 Ottawa, ON, Canadian Tire Centre
3/10/2015 Providence, RI, Dunkin Donuts Center
3/13/2015 Uncasville, CT, Mohegan Sun Arena
3/15/2015 Philadelphia, PA, Wells Fargo Center
3/18/2015 Columbus, OH, Schottenstein Center
3/20/2015 Detroit, MI, The Palace of Auburn Hills
3/23/2015 Boston, MA, TD Garden
3/26/2015 Brooklyn, NY, Barclays Center
4/2/2015 Toronto, ON, Air Canada Centre
4/4/2015 Washington DC, Verizon Center
4/7/2015 Pittsburgh, PA, CONSOL Energy Center
4/9/2015 Milwaukee, WI, BMO Harris Bradley Center
4/12/2015 St Paul, MN, Xcel Energy Center
4/14/2015 Chicago, IL, United Center
4/17/2015 Indianapolis, IN, Bankers Life Fieldhouse
4/19/2015 Austin, TX, Frank Erwin Center
4/23/2015 Mexico City, Mexico, Sports Palace
4/30/2015 Saskatoon, SK, Credit Union Centre
5/2/2015 Calgary, AB, Scotiabank Saddledome
5/5/2015 Edmonton, AB, Rexall Place
5/7/2015 Vancouver, BC, Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena
5/10/2015 Seattle, WA, KeyArena
5/12/2015 San Jose, CA, SAP Center at San Jose
5/15/2015 San Diego, CA, Valley View Casino Center
5/19/2015 Los Angeles, CA, Hollywood Bowl
5/26/2015 Houston, TX, Toyota Center
5/28/2015 Dallas, TX, American Airlines Center
5/31/2015 Denver, CO, Pepsi Center
About Neil Diamond:
Throughout an illustrious and wide-ranging musical career, Neil Diamond has charted 37 Top 40 singles and 16 Top 10 albums in the U.S. His most recent original studio release, 2008’s Home Before Dark, debuted at #1 in the U.S. and the UK on the Billboard Top Albums chart.
A Grammy award-winning artist, Diamond is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame and a recipient of the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the highest honors bestowed upon songwriters. Diamond’s many other achievements include a Golden Globe Award, 13 Grammy nominations and 2009’s NARAS’s MusiCares Person of the Year award. In 2011, Diamond received the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor for his lifetime of contributions to American culture.
About Live Nation Entertainment:
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation & House of Blues Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit: www.livenationentertainment.com.
