The term, “oldies,” refers to both popular music from the 1950s-1970s and the radio format that specializes in this kind of music. “Golden oldies” again and again refers to oldies music exclusively from the 1950s-early 1960s. Oldies songs are typically from the Rythm & Blues, pop and rock music genres but can furthermore include country, movie soundtrack, novelty, and other categories of popular music played on the radio from around 1950-on. Pop music genres that had their heyday before the 1950s (e.g., ragtime, ample band) are generally thought to be “too old” to be included in the oldies radio format. Oldies music radio stations, which typically feature performers and musicians such as (to name a few ) Elvis Presley, Bill Haley, Little Richard, Pat Boone, Sam Cooke, the Beatles, the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, the Rascals, the Association, the Temptations, the Who, Elton John, and Fleetwood Mac, cover a broad  variety of styles including early rock and roll, rockabilly, doo-wop, surf rock, girl groups, the British Invasion, folk rock, psychedelic rock, baroque pop, soul music, Motown, and bubblegum pop. Oldies music furthermore overlaps with classic rock which focuses on the rock music of the late 1960s and 1970s as well as newer music in a similar style.
The phrase, “oldies but wonderful ies,” has been first coined in 1957 by renowned DJ Art Laboe who, at around that time, used to get frequent requests from his fans for songs from the early 1950s. A central figure in L.A. radio for over half a century, Laboe has been the first DJ to performance rock and roll on the West Coast and one of the first to performance black and white musicians on the same show. In 1959, he put together the first LP to feature (mostly older) songs by varying musician s. This immensely popular compilation album, entitled “Oldies But Goodies,” stayed on Billboard’s Top 100 LP’s chart for over three years and has, to date, spawned some 14 sequels. (Click here for a recent interview with Art Laboe.)
Soon following the release of Laboe’s first “Oldies But Goodies” album, the phrase, “oldies but wonderful ies,” became commonplace and by around 1960, people were waxing nostalgic for 1950s doo-wop which has been already starting to be classified as “oldies.” Little Caesar And The Romans’ 1961 hit, “Those Oldies But Goodies (Remind Me of You)” and its sequel, “Memories of Those Oldies But Goodies,” both pay homage to early doo-wop and doo-wop musician s. This wave of nostalgia brought about a doo-wop revival in the early 1960s which has been the first of a lot of nostalgia movements in pop music since the term, “oldies,” has been first applied to older pop music.
While “golden oldies” has remained a constant over the years, the larger body of pop music that  all of us  still call “oldies” today – which is made up of core golden oldies songs plus more modern material – is not fixed but has been gradually expanding forward in time to keep up with changing demographics. Nowadays, oldies music is generally considered to include all of the 1970s, even disco, and the same is expected to be true someday for the music of the 1980s, now again and again described as “retro.” Oldies music is furthermore expanding in breadth as thousands of long-forgotten tunes from the 1950s and 1960s that never made the Top 40 in their day are being re located and resurrected. Whether because of nostalgia, curiosity, or a genuine love for wonderful music, the oldies format has maintained a huge following and will might continue to do so for a lot of years to come.

How well attended was your last concert? If you were playing to an empty hall or your band outnumbered the attendees, you

need to promote your concert in a big way!

Consider all the advertising avenues available to promote your concert…

On-line promotion sites…

There are many of them on-line. Do a search for “concert promotion” or “event publicity” and you will find several.

Set up your own web site…

If you don’t have your own site, set up a Blogger blog. These are free and easy to use, and you have an instant URL to

provide to the public. If you’ve got an additional 9 or 10 bucks, register a domain name and redirect it to the Blogger blog.

Provided detailed directions to the site venue. Include parking information and any traffic snafus that your audience might

encounter on the way.

Make a Youtube video…

Youtube is one of the most visited sites on the planet. Even a basic video with info about the concert will work. A sneak

peek of the show might pull in more fans, too!

Put up a Myspace page…

Myspace is hot, especially with young people.

Don’t forget Squidoo…

Google loves Squidoo.

Issue a press release…

Try this site…

Webwire.com

It costs $19, but the big Search Engines (including Google) love it, probably because the charge keeps the junk out.

Radio stations…

A well-placed ad can be heard by more people than you might think, especially during “drive times.” Your advertising budget

will dictate how much you can spend and which station you can use, but don’t be afraid to contact all the stations in your

area. They might have some leftover air time you can pick up cheap.

Television…

Local cable stations are a bargain. Local network affiliates often feature community bulletin boards.

Newspapers…

Local papers often have a section where your event can be listed for free.

Flyers…

These are effective when posted on high-traffic-area bulletin boards, such as you find on college campuses. Avoid placing

flyers in places that can get you in trouble, such as on car windshields. Local businesses might put them in their windows

for you.

Word of mouth…

If your group has a lot of members, such as a high school band, challenge everyone to invite at least five people. 100

members x 5 invitees = 500 people in your crowd!

Will Hannah Montana costumes be a rare thing to find this Halloween? They might be if you don’t get in early… Here’s why:

Hannah Montana concert tours have been selling out wherever Miley Cyrus performs, her songs are all over the radio, her television show is a smash hit and she has gained a huge following of fans – truly achieving Rock Star status… Lets face it, Hannah has become nothing short of a phenomenon! Especially among the pre-teen age group of girls who are close to her age of 15.

Why? Simply because in the television show Miley Cyrus plays the part of a girl who has been a talented young musician from a very young age, and she also performs as a rock star. This very story line has been responsible for inspiring millions of pre-teen girls who now also want to be a rock star, just like Hannah!

Make no mistake, this has truly captured the imagination of a generation of young girls who all aspire to achieving the same success now being enjoyed by Miley Cyrus… Simply put, just about every young girl now has the dream of becoming just like her!

This has lead to skyrocketing interest in everything to do with Hannah. Just look at how her concert tickets have sold out wherever she has performed. So you can be assured that the competition for wearing the best Hannah Montana costumes will be fierce this Halloween!

There was no doubt in my mind that my 12 year old daughter was going as Hannah this year for Halloween, she has truly become obsessed with dressing up and trying to look as much like her as she possibly can (along with every other pre teen girl who watches television). This means I have to make sure that she has simply the best costume to wear to Halloween this year… I simply could not bear to see the disappointment on her face again if I didn’t get her a Hannah Montana costume, God knows it nearly broke my heart when we missed out on the concert tickets!

Just as the demand for her concert tickets has run hot, the demand for Hannah Halloween costumes is also starting to run hot. Wise parents of Hannah fans might take a lesson from the high demand for the concert tickets, and step in early to make sure they secure a costume for Halloween while stocks last.

Just to make sure that we didn’t miss out again, my daughter and I have already bought her costume for this Halloween.

We literally scoured the internet for the best quality costumes at the best prices and my daughter made a website to share with others the best place to find your Halloween costume for this trick or treat season.

Visit this website to discover the best source of high quality and low cost Hannah Montana costumes available this Halloween.

With concerts selling out in record times, more and more consumers have become frustrated with the amount of effort it takes to see their favorite bands live. Even arenas with thousands of seats face shortages for the most popular shows. But for those who are willing to put forth the extra effort, there are several ways to buy concert tickets online. Not only is the internet a great place to find tickets to sold out shows, but there are many bargains to be found as well.

The key to finding success in the online ticket marketplace is to know the best places to start your search. Ticketmaster should be your first stop since it is the primary ticket distribution service for all shows and arenas. By visiting this site first you will have access to seats at their original face value, assuming that the show has not sold out. The best way to find success with Ticketmaster is to plan ahead. You can use their search feature to determine exactly when a show goes on sale, which will allow you to purchase tickets the exact moment they are available.

Another method to gaining the inside track on upcoming shows is to become a member of the fan club for your favorite artist. This can usually be done by simply registering at the artist’s website. Some fan clubs offer the opportunity for members to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the public, while others send out emails reminding fans when the public sales begin. Either way, by taking the time to register at these sites you will always know when your favorite band is coming to your region.

If your concert has already sold out, then it is best to look into the secondary ticket marketplaces. The two most popular are eBay and StubHub. The advantage to these websites is that you can bid on the tickets that you want. This means you will only pay a price that you can afford. Of course it is important to monitor the auctions to make sure you don’t get outbid on an item you really want. In addition to live auctions, many of the tickets feature a “buy it now” option that allows you to secure the tickets immediately. There is no cost to the buyer for using these services, but you will need to register for a free account and have a credit card to pay for transaction.

Browsing online classified ad websites like Craigslist is another way to find tickets. Doing business through these websites is not always as secure since there are no regulations for posting an ad, but you can protect yourself by following some simple guidelines. First, always make sure to exchange the money and tickets in person so that you can verify their authenticity. Second, never participate in a transaction where the seller wants you to pay through a third party. Doing these things will go a long way to insuring you get exactly what you are paying for.

There are many different options for fans to by concert tickets online. The more avenues you become familiar with, the better your chances will be to secure seats to your favorite shows. The good news is that it doesn’t cost anything to browse these different marketplaces. Take the time to familiarize yourself with them before buying anything. Once you know how the system works, you can make the best purchasing decision for your budget.

ConcertTicketWire.com offers the most up to date listings on discount concert tickets for your favorite band. Visit our site first before paying too much for your tickets.

Do you have what it takes to perform live in concert? It is simple really: you need to have the knowledge, as well as talent and equipment. Generally, bands gather by their interest in music as well as performing. A few issues will deserve your attention, before you can get the attention you deserve. Here you will find a few ideas and helpful advice while performing as a band.

You will require the talent for singing or playing an instrument. However, there are productive band members who only sing or only play an instrument. The characters in your band will depend on the people included in the band. Once you have the band staffed you will need a few more items, such as a microphones and microphone stands, cables, speakers, monitors, an assortment of jacks, you power mixer and guitar stands as well as any other instrument or prop you band may personally require for live performance. Keep in mind, however, that one essential aspect of successfully performing live in concert is the need for practice, since we all know that practice makes perfect.

Practice and determination for creating and performing your music in concert are only part of successful live band performance. One of the most important characteristics of a live band is knowledge of how to work the crowd. If it comes natural to you, then just go with the flow. However, if it makes you a little nervous to interact with the audience, you will need to learn how to do so. It is easy really, but first you have to relax within your own self. Think of the audience as hundreds of your very best friends gathered in one place, only you and your band have the microphones.

If performing comes natural to you, this is great, just work up some witty introductions, comments and banter to work into your live performance. You must get the audience involved and enjoying their time with you. If you are a bit more shy or nervous, sit down and write up creative and witty conversation to share with your fans. Then practice this commentary on your friends and family, however, you do not want to sound too rehearsed as you want your comments to feel fresh to those you are entertaining. You just want to create an air of fun and enjoyment for you and your audience.

Ideas for entertaining your live audience

- Have fun enjoy yourself.

- Tell the audience a funny story or joke.

- Perform the music of others, only in your own rendition of the music. If you need permission, then get permission before performing the music of anyone else.

- Let the whole band in on entertaining your live audience, bantering back and forth while cheerfully having a good time. However, stay away from any true personal comments.

- Introduce your band members and let them have the spotlight for a few minutes.

- Audience participation is always a winner, so interact with your live audience.

- Create a personal signature move for your band, and soon your audience will be making the same signature move.

- Be spontaneous and natural, just be your entertaining self.

Promoting your concerts will take time and you will need help, therefore when working with a band, delegate different duties to different members when promoting your band. Some ways to promote your band would be the use of several ideas below.

- Posters and Flyers

- Promotional materials from the manager

- Promotional material for radio stations, such as sound clips and song samples

- Create a website featuring your band, and then promote your concerts online

- Perform free while passing out your bands CD or tee shirts.

Remember, to be truly successful, you must get out there and let the public know your performing live in concert. Once you have your equipment and a set of songs to sing, you will need to promote your band. You will require a public location such as county fairs, school dances, restaurants, churches, a skating rink or perhaps a nightclub that features the type of music you play.

Any location that features an open mic night are generally a good bet. The point is to get out there and let the public know that you are available. Once you have begun your bands performance, it will not be long before you have adoring fans, waiting on batted breath to hear your newest release. Then like the pink battery bunny, you just keep going, and going and going. Keep up the good work, practice and remember to smile. Love your audience and they will love you in return!

Kevin Sinclair is the publisher and editor of MusicianHome.com, a site that provides information and articles for musicians at all stages of their development.

Concerts in the park are a great source of cheap family entertainment in the summer. Choices range from the local high school band concerts to full scale professional artists performing on local outdoor venues. In our area a local winery hosts great outdoor concerts that are enjoyable for all ages. Check your community newspaper and event pages for local events, times and schedules. Plan some easy dinner recipes and pack up a delicious family feast. It’s a great way to reconnect with neighbors and friends you don’t see that often and the music and entertainment are great too. They are great concerts to take the kids to, because they can play on the grass if they get bored. Try to station yourself near the playground equipment so you can keep an eye on the kids and an ear on the concert at the same time.

In this picnic, I’ve planned a pan bagnat, a French tuna sandwich that is delicious and perfect for picnics and outings. This easy dinner recipe comes together in minutes, but will hold for hours in a cooler and only gets better as the flavors meld. Bring some crostini and olive tapenade or hummus for spreading as a great easy appetizer. Cold crunchy pickles or green olives or kalamatas would be delicious too.

What to bring:

1) Folding chairs

2) Jackets

3) Beverages! A chardonnay would be lovely the pan bagnat, or if you prefer a red, try a merlot or a pinot noir. Bring juices for the kids and plenty of water, especially if it is a sunny day.

4) Sunscreen – a must for summertime whether it is sunny or not. Sometimes those cooler days can surprise you with a sun burn.

5) Bug spray – after the sun begins to set, the mosquitoes may come looking for you.

6) A plastic tarp in case it rains or the ground is wet.

Easy Recipes:

Pain Bagnat

This is a French style tuna sandwich. I love it for a quick summer dinner. It is also great to make ahead – it only gets better. It is wonderful to take to a picnic, because there is no mayonnaise.

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 lb French bread loaf about 14 inches long
2 Can Tuna – 6 oz – preferably in oil
1/4 C Olive oil
1/2 C Basil – fresh
2 ea Tomatoes, chopped
1/2 C Kalamata olives, chopped
1/4 C Capers, rinsed

Instructions

Slice the bread in half horizontally. Brush the bread with olive oil and layer with basil leaves. Open the tuna, but do not drain it. (If using tuna in water instead of oil, drain and add 2 TB olive oil). Combine remaining ingredients and layer into the sandwich. Wrap very well in plastic wrap and press down hard with a skillet. This gets the juicy goodness into the bread. Some have suggested sitting on the sandwich, but we will not go there. Now if you are taking this sandwich somewhere it is ready to go, remember to pack a knife to cut it. Otherwise, you can unwrap and slice to serve immediately. This sandwich is great made in the morning for a quick grab on your way out to the ballpark. Enjoy!

Easy Three Bean Salad

Great accompaniment to any meal. Will stay in the refrigerator for up to one week in a tight lidded container.

Serves 8

Ingredients

1 Can Kidney beans – 15 oz, rinsed and drained
1 Can Black beans – 15 oz, drained and rinsed
1 Can Chickpeas – 15 oz, drained and rinsed
1/2 C Parsley – fresh, chopped
1/4 C Olive oil
1/4 C Balsamic vinegar

Instructions

Combine all ingredients and toss. Cover and chill.

Disney is one of the biggest names in the entertainment world. “Hannah Montana” is their hit show. If you have seen the popular series you will know that Hannah is a pop star in the show played by Miley Cyrus. Therefore the planned concert is an extension of the storyline into the real world. Now you can see her performing live on the “Hannah Montana Concert” Best of Both Worlds Tour to support her album “Hannah Montana 2 : Meet Miley Cirus”. To get your Hannah Montana concert tickets you need to know where to go and get there fast.

Price Range

Hannah Montana Concert tickets are available in the price range of about $170 to $670. These range from the affordable class to the luxury class. However as mentioned below brokers are selling tickets at very high rates too. If you have never been to a concert then this is one to take your kids to. Well worth the price, to see your kids singing along live with Hannah aka Miley.

Heavy rush

This is because there is heavy rush for Hannah Montana Concert tickets. Those on offer through official channels were sold in no time. In the secondary ticket market they are making huge profits by keeping prices very high. However do not get disheartened. There are also companies that sell authentic tickets and are reliable. You can even get a discount from some of them. Brokers snatch joy from Hannah Montana fans Middleman brokers are making huge profits at cost of genuine Hannah fans. Genuine customers have to pay from about 6 to 30 times of the legitimate $ 63 Hannah Montana Concert tickets. A family living in Florida complained of being unable to get tickets when they wanted to show their daughter her first concert. But it is not restricted to any single area, the frustration is sweeping the entire country. Everywhere, whether in Moline, Omaha, New York or Los Angeles the concert tickets were sold in minutes. It is said that some persons are considering suing because they did not get a fair chance to buy the tickets at the offer price.

So How do I get Tickets?

Well the best way to get these tickets is to act as fast as you can because they aren’t going to be available in the next few weeks, especially with the Christmas season on it’s way. These Hannah Montana Concert Tickets are hot items on Santa’s lists. I have found a great resource site that has helped me when the Best of Both Worlds tour came to SLC, Utah.

Finding Hannah Montana concert tickets can be a very task. In fact many frustrated mothers are looking for more ways to find their children these precious tickets. Luckily many have been able to turn to the internet in search of a pair of their own. That being said, her concert tickets can cost upwards of $500 on the internet. Thats if you can even find them before they sell out.

Many performing artist’s concert tickets have skyrocketed in recent years. Just a few years back Rolling Stone’s tickets could be found in the low thousands at places like eBay. Still yet, for an artist as young and new on the scene as Hannah Montana this type of demand is almost unheard of. As her popularity rises so does the price of her concert tickets. Further sparking ticket sales for Hannah is the success of her hit Disney show on cable T.V. Unless you’ve been hiding in a cave somewhere You’ve probably seen it or at least heard about it. One recent problem has been that many scalpers are literally ripping off fans right outside the gates at these type of concerts. However the problem will never go away as Hannah Montana concert tickets are so hard to find and people will actually pay those type of outrageous prices. Places online such as Stubhub have helped curb some of the higher prices by actually allowing fans to purchase concert tickets from other fans online. Meanwhile the usually online ticket sites still sell well as does eBay.

Eventually Hannah Montana’s popularity will decline slightly and hopefully for fans everywhere, the ticket prices will drop in expense. As for now she currently has many hit songs that have made it to radio and into the Ipods of the youth everywhere. Her popularity my also benefit from her famous father, Billy Ray Cyrus, who also stars as her father in the T.V. show. Certainly it doesn’t hurt her chances of super stardom and mass success.

Hannah Montana concert tickets have sparked much concern from parents. Recently a woman came under fire for lying to score free tickets to one of her concerts by claiming her husband was killed in Iraq. Similar extreme cases have been reported before but this one has claimed many national headlines. Another concern raised about Hannah Montana concert ticket sales are the possibility of fakes on eBay. However generally it’s easy to detect a fake ticket as the seller will probably be fairly new or have much negative feedback in their profile. Avoid buying from unknown or sellers on eBay who have poor or very little feedback.

If you are seeking Hannah Montana concert tickets, remain calm and continue your quest. You’ll find them somewhere in the online world. Many radio stations are doing promotions and free concert ticket give aways to fans. That might be a good way to get free tickets but its also not likely you’ll get into the radio stations in time to land your copy.

Getting seats at face value has become far more difficult. Shows for big-name acts sell out in minutes at the box office, whilst most of the best seats aren’t even offered to the public.

If you not lucky enough to be a season ticket holder, or a member at the venue where the concert is being held and you have no intention of waiting in queues for hours then what other options are there?

After a show has sold out, you can still get seats. Ticket prices will generally be higher, due to the free market the holder of tickets may sell at any price they wish. This price is generally determined by the popularity of the event, amount of tickets available and the demand of the tickets.

Many people go to eBay, which has a great deal of tickets being offered for sale. Once again, these tickets are being sold by individuals who may ask any price the wish. Most tickets sold on eBay are sold buy auction, where the price is determined by the highest bidder. Its worth bearing in mind when buying tickets through eBay these tickets could be stolen, counterfeit, or in the case of tickfast, tickets sold to more than one person. In any of these cases, you are going to miss the show and be out of your money with nowhere to turn because the person who sold you the tickets can not be found.

The better option is ticket brokers. These have a large selection of tickets for you to choose from. Try Superior Tickets, www.superiortickets.co.uk, a reputable ticketing agency based in the UK. They are renowned for selling the best seats on the internet, with a clear and easy to navigate website, it makes finding the right tickets easy! There is also the added security that if any problems should arise with you purchase, they will be there to help and they guarantee all tickets they sell.

Are you crazy for concert and theatre tickets? Well, you’re not alone! Everyone who visits New York City is bitten by the theatre bug!

Broadway HAS got a charm that’s difficult to ignore. It’s got something that leaves you wanting for more. Whether it’s a concert, play, musical, comedy competition, or whatever – when you’re in New York, you gotta watch it!

Do you love pop, country pop, or rock pop? Are you a Shakira fan or a Madonna one? Is watching American Idols live your dream? If yes, then guys; New York is your destination and concert and theatre tickets are your way to fulfill those sweet dreams.

This is not something new. Since ages, concert and theatre tickets have shaken the city and pushed the theatre fans into frenzy. Whether it’s a Dixie Chicks show, American Idols Live, Shakira or Madonna concert, V Festival, Panic! At the Disco, Jimmy Buffett’s live party, Pearl Jam concert, Rascal Flatts, or The Who – the New York City has it all.

What’s the common feature of these concerts? They are all sold out shows! The tickets of these shows vanish faster than the speed of lightning! But, isn’t there an extraordinary thrill in watching a sold-out show? There is! And how about getting tickets right at your doorstep, without you having to step out of your home? Ooh la la!

Well, there are many trustworthy ticketing services that have sources at their command that can arrange for some good seats for you, even when the house is running full. This is no joke! This is the latest trend of New York City. Or you can say, this is the ‘in’ thing that every Broadway fan knows about and prefers to go for.

Then there is the ever popular internet that offers you premium concert and theater tickets. They might be a bit expensive. But, who counts the dollars when it’s Madonna performing live!

Do you know that New York City has about 40 genuine theatres? Besides, there are several other theatres that are known as Off Broadway as well as Off-Off Broadway theatres. These have lesser seating capacity than Broadway theatres. The Off-Broadway theatres can seat up to 100 people.

Here’s a list of shows running at some of the best theatres of New York:
Avenue Q – it opened in July 2003 and is showing at John Golden Theatre.
The Phantom of the Opera – it first opened way back in 1988 and again in January 2006, giving its 7,486th performance. This longest running show is at Majestic Theatre.
Beauty and the Beast – it opened in April 1994 and is showing at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
Jersey Boys – it opened in November, 2005 and is running at Broadway Theatre.
The Color Purple – it opened in December, 2005 and is running at Broadway Theatre.
Mamma Mia – it opened in October, 2001 and is running at Winter Garden Theatre. This show has broken every record at British box office since it opened in April, 1999 at the Prince Edward Theatre in London.

The author is the webmaster for a site which includes many articles and reviews on entertainment including advice for locating any Concert And Theater Tickets for every event and venue. His site covers New York City shows such as theater and concerts with news on all events as well as tips for locating concert and theater tickets for popular shows.