Refugee 7 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 Before Keith Urban sets out on the road in May on his latest mega-tour, the country star will roam the country for a slate of "intimate" shows in smaller venues. Urban is teaming with Verizon on the "No Frills" mini-tour, which looks to reward fans who "interact with Urban's music on mobile, broadband and TV," according to a press release. Verizon customers who download Urban's music will have the opportunity to obtain tickets to the performances, according to the wireless company. More information on obtaining access to the outing can be found at Urban's website. "Clubs are where it all began," the singer said in a statement. "There's just something about the way the band grooves and how the audience gets right up there close and personal, and I love it. So for me there's a nostalgic cool factor in doing this with Verizon." The Verizon dates come just before Urban kicks off his "Escape Together" tour, which gets underway May 7 in Uncasville, CT. The spring/summer trek is currently slated for more than 30 cities through late August. Details are included below. Urban is touring behind his forthcomingstudio album, "Defying Gravity," which is due March 31. The set's lead single, "Sweet Thing," is the singer's 18th Top 5 hit. The tune and its companion video are streaming at Urban's MySpace page. Last year, Urban finished touring behind his latest chart-topping studio album, 2006's "Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing," as well as 2007's best-of collection, "Keith Urban Greatest Hits: 18 Kids." [Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.] March 2009 14 - Valdosta, GA - Wild Adventures 17 - Houston, TX - Reliant Stadium/RodeoHouston 18 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues (Verizon "No Frills" appearance) 24 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore (Verizon "No Frills" appearance) 27 - West Hollywood, CA - House of Blues (Verizon "No Frills" appearance) 30 - Chicago, IL - Joe's Bar on Weed Street (Verizon "No Frills" appearance) May 2009 1 - New York, NY - Webster Hall (Verizon "No Frills" appearance) 3 - Philadelphia, PA - Theater of the Living Arts (Verizon "No Frills" appearance) 7, 8 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena 9 - University Park, PA - Bryce Jordan Center 14 - St. Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center 15 - Rosemont, IL - Allstate Arena 28 - Charleston, WV - Charleston Civic Center 29 - Roanoke, VA - Roanoke Civic Center 30 - Huntsville, AL - Von Braun Center Arena June 2009 5 - Cincinnati, OH - US Bank Arena 6 - Auburn Hills, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills 7 - Fort Wayne, IN - Allen County War Memorial Coliseum 11 - St. Louis, MO - Scottrade Center 13 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena 17 - Greenville, SC - Bi-Lo Center 18 - Charlotte, NC - Time Warner Cable Arena 19 - Raleigh, NC - RBC Center 27 - Des Moines, IA - Wells Fargo Arena 28 - Moline, IL - i wireless Center July 2009 9 - Omaha, NE - Qwest Center 10 - Wichita, KS - Kansas Coliseum 11 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center 15 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center 19 - Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center 25 - Glendale, AZ - Jobing.com Arena 31 - Boston, MA - TD Banknorth Garden August 2009 1 - Philadelphia, PA - Wachovia Center 8 - Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center 13 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mellon Arena 14 - Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena 18 - Hershey, PA - Giant Center 21 - Cleveland, OH - Quicken Loans Arena 27 - Charlottesville, VA - John Paul Jones Arena Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildflowerNJ 136 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 Very cool!!! Already have our tickets for the Wachovia...I will have to tell my sister about this....thanks, Ref!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildflowerNJ 136 Report post Posted February 24, 2009 I entered the sweepstakes on Monkeyville....Webster Hall is a tiny place....thanks again, Linda... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieB 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 That March 17 date is mine. I'm looking forward to this. Good luck, Beth. I'll bet that Webster Hall show will be right up your and your sister's alley! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flower 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 They missed Indiana.:confused: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magnolia 171 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 ^ I see Ft. Wayne, Indiana up there, Flower! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echosoftom 3 Report post Posted February 25, 2009 Wow! Those no frills shows sound like a great idea. I see the Fillmore is booked. :003: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starfish 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 Oh holy cow - the TLA???? I need to go! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magnolia 171 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 ^ You gotta go, Nancy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
