Recommended Concerts August through December, 2012

AUGUST 2012

Wednesday 8
NICK CARTER
The former singer of the Backstreet Boys presents his second solo album "I´m taking off¨, in his first presentation in Argentina as part as the world tour that started in Canada in late 2011.
Teatro Gran Rex. Av. Corrientes 857

Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

Friday 24

SKATALITES 

Created in 1963, this band is considered as the origin of the Jamaican music that came afterwards: ska, reggae, dub, ragga.

They will present their classic hits, as well as themes from their new record.

Teatro Vorterix. Av. Federico Lacroze & Av. Alvarez Thomas

Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

Friday 31

MAROON 5

The band lead by Adam Levine, with its particular mix of Rock and R&B, returns to Argentina to offer a show in Buenos Aires

Ferrocarril Oeste Stadium. Av. Avellaneda 1240

Tickets: www.livepass.com.ar

SEPTEMBER 2012

Saturday 1

ALAN PARSONS

The British musician will offer a show in Buenos Aires as part of his tour “Eye 2 Eye”, revisiting the best themes in his extensive career.

Luna Park Stadium. Av. Corrientes & Bouchard

Tickets: www.ticketportal.com.ar

Thursday 6

GILBERTO GIL

The great Brazilian artist presents his new project “Concerto de Cordas e Maquinas de Ritmo”, along with Jaques Morelenbaum, Bem Gil, Nicolas Krassik and Gustavo di Dalva, in an intimist show with a refined repertoire.

Teatro Gran Rex. Av. Corrientes 857

Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

Thursday 13 - Friday 14

MEGADETH

Megadeth returns to Argentina to offer two shows in Buenos Aires. Dave Mustaine and his band will present "25th Anniversary Peace Sells... but who's Buying" on September 13 and "20th Anniversary Countdown to Extinction" on the 14th.

Estadio Cubierto Malvinas Argentinas. Gutenberg 350

Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

Thursday 20
MARIA PUGA LAREO & BOB TELSON
After the succes of her CDs "Body and Soul" and "Facetas", the Argentine singer María Puga Lareo presents "Más Facetas", together with the renowned pianist and composer Bob Telson, nominated to the Oscar, Grammy and Tony Awards for his compositions for film and Broadway Musicals, including "Calling you" from Bagdad Cafe.
Centro Cultural Borges. Viamonte 500 & San Martin (Galerías Pacífico)
Tickets on sale at the theater or www.plateanet.com

Friday 21

EUROPE

The hard rock Swedish band will offer a new show with their recent hits and the classics from their first albums.

El Teatro Flores. Av. Rivadavia 780

Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

Monday 24

LIZA MINELLI

The great American start, winner of 4 Tony Awards, one Oscar, one Grammy, two Golden Globes and an Emmy, Minnelli is back in Buenos Aires to present material from her new album “Confessions”. 

Luna Park Stadium. Av. Corrientes & Bouchard

Tickets: www.ticketportal.com.ar

Thursday 27
THE WAILERS

The most important reggae band in the planet presents a show in Buenos Aires as part of their Latin American Tour to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Jamaica´s independence. Together with Bob Marley, The Wailers have sold more than 20 million records worldwide.
Teatro Vorterix. Av. Federico Lacroze & Av. Alvarez Thomas

Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

Thursday 27

EMMA SHAPPLIN
After her successful tour "Macadam Flower Tour" in 2011, the great French soprano, author and composer of crossover lyrical-pop, Emma Shapplin, returns to Argentina as part of her "Reloaded Tour 2012".
Luna Park Stadium. Av. Corrientes & Bouchard

Tickets: www.ticketportal.com.ar

Friday 28

MORTEN HARKET

The former singer of the band A-ha presents his solo record “Out of my hands”, his first album as a soloist after the dissolution of the band.

Teatro Gran Rex. Av. Corrientes 857

Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

OCTOBER 2012

Friday 5
LINKIN PARK
The American band formed by Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda return to Buenos Aires to present their new album "Living Things". Tickets on sale from September 5th.
Club GEBA. Marcelino Freyre 3381

Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

Saturday 6

TEENS LIVE FESTIVAL 2012
A new experience for the young audience, the Teens Live Festival Argentina 2012 will present two of the most important bands in the international youth scene: "The Wanted" and "Big Time Rush".
Club GEBA. Marcelino Freyre 3381

Tickets: www.topshow.com.ar

Sunday 7
SNOW PATROL
The Scottish band presents the new album "Fallen Empires"
Estadio Cubierto Malvinas Argentinas. Gutenberg 350

Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

Monday 15
LUIS MIGUEL - GALA DINNER
Before the presentations at Club Geba, Luis Miguel offers an intimate Gala Dinner Show at La Rural to be closer to his fans.
La Rural Exhibition Center. Blue Pavillion. Av. Santa Fe & Av. Sarmiento.
Tickets: www.topshow.com.ar

Tuesday 16, Wednesday 17, Friday 19, Saturday 20, Sunday 21

LUIS MIGUEL

The Latin artist, known as EL REY (the King), winner of multiple awards and with millions of records sold around the world, will offer a series of shows presenting his greatest hits.

Club GEBA. Marcelino Freyre 3381

Tickets: www.topshow.com.ar

Thursday 18, Saturday 20, Sunday 21
PEPSI MUSIC FESTIVAL 2012
Pepsi Music 2012, one of the most important music festivals in Argentina is a music marathon with over 100 bands and outstanding national and international artists, featuring Kasabian, Evanescence, Garbage, The Gossip, The Maccabees, Las Pelotas, Los Cafres, Catupecu Machu, Los Pericos, as the main guest artists, among many others.
Costanera Sur. Av. España 2230
Tickets: www.livepass.com.ar, from August 31st

Friday 19
IL DIVO
The Opera-Pop quartet Il Divo Orchestra in Concert are back in Argentina to touch the audience with their magnificent voices.
Luna Park Stadium. Av. Corrientes & Bouchard

Tickets: www.ticketportal.com.ar

Saturday 20

CHAYANNE AND MARC ANTHONY

The Latin Pop artists present their tour Gigante2, which starts in August in USA, presenting the best solo careers and as a duo. 

Vélez Sársfield Stadium. Av. Juan B. Justo 9199

Tickets: www.tuentrada.com.ar

Saturday 20
SIMPLE PLAN
The Canadian band will be presenting their album "Get your heart on!" and the great hits of their career.
Estadio Cubierto Malvinas Argentinas. Gutenberg 350

Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

Thursday 25
JACK BRUCE
For the first time in Argentina, the composer, singer, bass player, former member of the legendary trio Cream, presents a show with his greatest all time hits with his new group, the "Big Blues Band".
Teatro Gran Rex. Av. Corrientes 857

Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

NOVEMBER 2012

Thursday 1 - Friday 2
ROBERT PLANT
The legendary singer from Led Zeppelin presents a show in Buenos Aires as part of his Latin American tour, with his band "The Sensational Space Shifters".
Luna Park Stadium. Av. Corrientes & Bouchard

Tickets: www.ticketportal.com.ar

Wednesday 7
KISS
Kiss, with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, returns to Argentina to present "Monster!".
River Plate Stadium. Av. Figueroa Alcorta 7597

Tickets: www.topshow.com.ar

Saturday 10

CREAMFIELDS BUENOS AIRES 2012

A whole day with the best sets and live shows by the most outstanding international dj artists: David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Paul Van Dyk, Richie Hawtin with ENTER, Sven Vath, Loco Dice, Fedde Le Grand, Hernán Cattáneo, Dubfire, Steve Lawler, James Zabiela, Alesso, Jamie Jones, Solomun, Guy Gerber, Infected Mushroom, Art Department, Nervo, Cosmic Gate with Emma Hewit, Reboot, Mathias Kaden, Barem, Henry Sai, Sascha Dive, Guti, Dorian Paic, Poncho, Matador, Renato Ratier, Afterlife, Franco Cinelli, Le Freak Selector, Deep Mariano, Leandro Fresco, Facu Carri, Soundexile, Guille Quero, Marcos Paz, Big Fabio, Luis Nieva
Since its opening, in 1998, Creamfields has become the most important electronic music festival in the world. Creamfields was the first festival to be expanded throughout the globe: Argentina, Poland, Czech Republic, Ireland, Turkey, Spain and Russia have attracted between 15 and 50 thousand people each.

Autodromo de Buenos Aires. Av. General Paz y Av. Roca

Tickets: www.multiticket.com.ar

Thursday 15

MARIA PUGA LAREO & BOB TELSON
After the succes of her CDs "Body and Soul" and "Facetas", the Argentine jazz singer María Puga Lareo presents a new show, together with the renowned pianist and composer Bob Telson, nominated to the Oscar, Grammy and Tony Awards for his compositions for film and Broadway Musicals, including "Calling you" from Bagdad Cafe. They will be presenting part of the repertoire of Telson´s new record "Old LP".
Notorious. Av. Callao 966
Tickets at the venue or through www.ticketek.com.ar

Friday 16
LADY GAGA
The winner of 6 Grammy Awards, Lady Gaga, comes to Buenos Aires as part of her world tour "Born This Way Ball", introducing her latets album "Born This Way", and featuring music from her previous albums "The Fame" and "The Fame Monster".
The supporting group will be the British band "The Darkness", and DJ Lady Starlight will be the special guest.
River Plate Stadium. Av. Figueroa Alcorta 7597

Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

Saturday 17

SLASH

The great American guitar player, together with Black Label Society, will present the new record "Apocalyptic Love", along with Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators. The band lead by Zakk Wylde will open the show. 

Estadio Cubierto Malvinas Argentinas. Gutenberg 350

Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

Wednesday 21
PULP
After being apart for nine years, the Britpop band lead by Jarvis Cocker present a show for the first time in Buenos Aires
Luna Park Stadium. Av. Corrientes & Bouchard

Tickets: www.ticketportal.com.ar

Thursday 22
JOSH STONE
The singer and composer of soul returns to Argentina to present her latest record "The Soul Sessions"
Luna Park Stadium. Av. Corrientes & Bouchard

Tickets: www.ticketportal.com.ar

Thursday 29 - Friday 30
RICK WAKEMAN
The legendary icon of progressive rock, former member of Yes, offers a show revisiting two of his emblematic albums on two different shows: "Journey to the Center of the Earth" on Thursday 29, and "The Six Waves of Henry VIII" on Friday 30, with more than 50 musicians on stage and a choire of great voices.

Teatro Gran Rex. Av. Corrientes 857

Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

DECEMBER 2012

Saturday 1 - Sunday 2
PERSONAL FEST 2012
Music festival with the parcipation of numerous national and international bands, among them:
December 1: Kings of Leon - Babasónicos - The Cribs - James Murphy (DJ Set) - The Virgins
December 2: Ilia Kuryaki - Fionna Apple - Molotov - Soja
Club GEBA. Av. Figueroa Alcorta 5575
Tickets: www.topshow.com.ar

Thursday 6
TONY BENNET
The legendary American singer presents a spectacular show in Buenos Aires.
Teatro Coliseo. Marcelo T. de Alvear 1125
Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

Saturday 8

NORAH JONES

The American singer will present her fifth album "Little Broken Hearts".

Luna Park Stadium. Av. Corrientes & Bouchard

Tickets: www.ticketportal.com.ar

Thursday 13, Saturday 15

MADONNA

Madonna returns to Buenos Aires as part of her world tour presenting her new album "M.D.N.A." 

River Plate Stadium. Av. Figueroa Alcorta 7597

Tickets: www.ticketek.com.ar

More events may be added in the upcoming weeks so keep checking on this post for updates.

Contact me if you need help getting tickets for any of these concerts.