1D Surges with Announcement of 2014 Where We Are Tour – Tickifieds Top 10

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Gary Glow | Permalink 0

ampliveTop Events Week 21 (5/15/2013 to 5/22/2013)

1.  One Direction

Directioners got a treat last week as 1D announced plans for a 2014 “Where We Are” world tour.   So far 1D has announced shows in Bogata Columbia, Lima Peru, Santiago Chile, Buenos Aires Argentina, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo Brazil, Dublin Ireland and 4 shows in the UK (Sunderland, Manchester, Edinburgh and London).  With the news, One Direction garnered even more of a share of total traffic at Tickifieds.com.

2.  Amp Live

If you haven’t heard about AMP Live….time to open up your ears.  On Sunday June 16th, the Meadowbrook Festival in Rochester Hills Michigan will open up the gates fans of Carly Rae Jepsen Cher Lloyd & Emblem3.  This event is selling a large volume of tickets at extremely affordable prices (lawn seats are going for less than $20!).  Time to get in on the action!

3.  Boots and Hearts Music Festival

The 2013 Boots and Hearts Music Fest has a killer lineup of country acts including  Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw, Kid Rock, Alabama and the Band Perry.  Ticket to this 3 day event in Bowmanville, ON are going fast!

4.  Sting

A bit of a surprise here as Sting hasn’t had any recent onsale events nor tour annoucments.  However, there was a spike in demand for Sting tickets (especially over the weekend).  Popular shows include 6/5 at Red Rocks, 6/7 at Ravinia (Highland Park, IL) and at the Santa Barbara Bowl on 6/3.

5. Tim McGraw

Country music superstar Tim McGraw got a bump this week after the announcment of 3 additional shows on the schedule for his 2013 tour.  Mr. McGraw added shows in Scottsdale AZ, Mulvane KS and Allegan, MI.

6.  Brazil vs Portugal Soccer

International soccer is always a pretty good draw but the upcoming match between Brazil and Portugal is certainly generating some buzz.  The game will take place on September 9th 2013 at Gillette Stadium near Boston.

7.  Firefly Music Festival

The 2013 Firefly Music Festival will feature an impressive lineup that includes Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Vampire Weekend, and Foster the People.  It’s no wonder this event is getting a ton of ticket interest as the festival date approaches.  The event will take place in Dover Delaware from Friday June 21 to Sunday June 23, 2013.

8.  Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings barely made it to the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs but that has not stopped them from taking a 2-1 series lead over the #1 seeded Chicago Blackhawks. Game 4 will take place in Detroit on Thursday May 23rd with Game 5 in Chicago on Saturday May 25th.  Tickets to this series should sell extremely well!

9.  Taylor Swift

Miss Swift’s Red Tour is still going plenty strong as she is currently out on the road with Ed Sheeran.  Popular upcoming shows include Philadelphia on 7/20, Toronto 6/15 and Ames Iowa on 8/1.

10.  EDC – Electric Daisy Carnival

Fans of electronic and dance music will be gathering this summer in Chicago and Las Vegas for the 2013 Electric Daisy Carnival.  EDC Chicago will take place this weekend at the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet.  EDC Las Vegas will be on 6/21 to 6/23 at the Las Vegas Speedway.

This top 10 list is compiled from internal search data from Tickifieds.com and organic traffic from search engines.  Search terms are ranked by using a combination of both sources of search data.

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Tickifieds Top 10 Events Week 20 2013

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Gary Glow | Permalink 0

Top Events Week 20 (5/7/2013 to 5/14/2013)

1.  One Direction

The lads from One Direction will be officially invading the United States in less than a month now and ticket demand could not be any stronger.  Fans young and old are really amping up their search for those hard to get Meet and Greet, VIP and Sound Check packages.  Unfortunately inventory is extremely limited.

2.  Boston Bruins

The Boston Bruins had one of the most exciting finishes to a NHL Playoff game/series in recent memory.  The Bruins were down 2 goals with 90 seconds remaining in a critical game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs.  The Bruins advance to the second round and will face the NY Rangers starting with game 1 on Thursday.

3.  Selena Gomez

Pop princess Selena Gomez returns to the top 10 this week at an impressive #3.  The little peak in interest in Selena Gomez tickets is likely due to the amount of airplay her latest single off her new album  ”Come and Get it” is getting.  Popular Selena Gomez shows include San Antonio, Boston and Toronto.

4.  Manchester City – Chelsea FC

Yankee Stadium will play host to two of Europe’s most popular soccer clubs this summer.  Manchester City will be taking on Chelsea FC in an international friendly on Saturday May 25th in the Bronx.  Tickets are seemingly in big demand for this Man City – Chelsea FC matchup!

5.  Michael Buble

Crooner Michael Buble recently announced plans to tour this summer and fall much to the delight of his fans.  Buble will kick off the U.S. leg of his tour with a show in Chicago and will visit other popular cities like Philadelphia, Tampa Bay and Duluth (GA).

6.  Memphis Grizzlies

The Memphis Grizzlies are up 3-1 against the defending NBA Western Conference Champion OKC Thunder.  As such many experts are picking the Grizz to represent the West in the NBA Finals where they would likely matchup against the Miami Heat.

7.  Jimmy Buffett

Nothing says summer like Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band.  JB tickets for shows in East Troy Wisconsin (Alpine Valley), Chicago Illinois (Northerly Island) and Detroit Michigan (Comerica Park) are particularily hot right now.

8.  Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings made it through to the 2nd round of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs and will face the heated rival Chicago Blackhawks.  Game 1 takes place tonight in Chicago, with Game 2 on Saturday 5/18.  The Series will head to Detroit for Game 3 on Wednesday 5/22.

9.  Darius Rucker

Most people know Darius Rucker as the infamous “Hootie” of Hootie and the Blowfish.  However, Darius has reinvented himself as a country music star.  His latest hit song “Wagon Wheel” is getting a ton of airplay.  Popular stops on his summer tour include Bethlehem PA, Greensboro NC and Savannah GA.

10.  Darren Criss

The darling of the Tickifieds Top 10 is starting to slide and is just barely hanging on at #10 this week.  Popular Darren Criss concerts this week include Cleveland, Toronto and Minneapolis.

This top 10 list is compiled from internal search data from Tickifieds.com and organic traffic from search engines.  Search terms are ranked by using a combination of both sources of search data.

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NBA and NHL Playoff Tickets Dominate – Tickifieds Top 10

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Gary Glow | Permalink 0

Been a busy weelk so we’ll spare you the mindless chit-chat and get straight to this week’s top 10.

Top Events Week 15 (5/2/2013 to 5/8/2013)

1.  One Direction

Still no change atop the Tickifieds Top 10.  1D is still drawing record amount of traffic to Tickifieds.com.

2.  Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls have been one of the more surprising stories of the 2013 NBA Playoffs.  Not only did a depleted Bulls team loaded with injuries pull off the upset of the Brooklyn Nets in the first round, they also stole home court advantage by beating the defending NBA Champs in Game 1.  Throw in rumors of a Derek Rose return and you can imagine there is a lot of interest in tickets.

3.  Justin Bieber

With Justin Bieber’s US Tour set to kick off in a month, ticket demand is starting to surge.  Of course the Justin Bieber Meet and Greet tickets are in big demand but so are tickets to shows in San Diego, Brooklyn and Omaha.

4.  Miami Heat

If the Chicago Bulls upset win over the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs did anything, it got Miami fans to wake up.  After a physical Bulls team had their way with Lebron James and Dwayne Wade, the Heat played with a sense on panic in Game 2.  With the series tied 1-1 there will certainly be a Game 5 in Miami.

5.  Darren Criss

Darren Criss slides a bit this week but nothing coming in at #5 is nothing to sneeze about.  The Glee star has shown impressive fan support on this his first tour.  Popular shows include Dallas, Nashville and New York.

6.  Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks, the #1 overall seed in NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, have a 3-1 advantage over the Minnesota Wild.  The Hawks will look to clinch tonight and advance to the second round.  Fans are already looking to secure 2nd round playoff tickets as the Wild just aren’t going to get back into the series especially with all their goalie trouble.

7.  Golden State Warriors

Golden State Warrior fans haven’t had much to cheer about since the days of Chris Mullins.  That all changed when Stephen Curry fully emerge as the new face of the franchise.  The Warriors are up against the top seeded San Antonio Spurs and are all tied at 1-1.  Game 4 in Oakland is on Sunday and is getting a ton of traffic!

8.  Boston Bruins

The Boston Bruins have looked impressive thus far with a commanding 3-1 lead over the Toronto Maple Leafs.  The Bruins will look to advance with Game 5 on Friday in Boston.

9. Justin Timberlake

JT recently announced the followup to his Legends of Summer Tour with Jay-Z – the 20/20 Experience World Tour.  Tickets haven’t even fully gone on sale yet but there is already huge demand.  Timberlakes most popular shows include Las Vegas, Houston and Columbus.

10.  New York Rangers

The New York Rangers are currently in a heated battle with the rival Washington Capitals.  The series is all tied up at 2-2 with Game 5 on Friday in Washington.  Game 6 will be on Sunday in New York.

This top 10 list is compiled from internal search data from Tickifieds.com and organic traffic from search engines.  Search terms are ranked by using a combination of both sources of search data.

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Darren Who? – Tickifieds Top 10

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Gary Glow | Permalink 2
Darren Criss

Darren Criss will be out on tour in 2013 much to the delight of his legions of fans.

Although One Direction is still the #1 most searched for ticket in the land that is Tickifieds.com, it was still and interesting week as a performer I never even heard of popped up at #2 on this weeks’ top 10.  That performer is none other than Darren Criss.  While I like to think I am pretty knowledgeable when it comes  popular musical acts, this one caught me completely off guard.  I had to actually ‘google’ Mr. Criss to figure out who the heck he is.

It turns out, Darren Criss is a very talented fellow as he is an actor, singer, song writer and composer.  He is mostly know for his role as Blaine on the hit TV Series Glee but he also has had successful stints on How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and the movie  Girl Most Likely.

Criss’s first solo music tour, which is scheduled to visit 16 cities in the U.S. and Canada from May 29 – June 30, 2013, is set to include songs from Glee, StarKid, his Human EP, and new material from his upcoming solo album.

Top Events Week 15 (4/23/2013 to 5/1/2013)

1.  One Direction

I think we’ve all had enough of 1D….we get it, they are insanely popular.  If you don’t believe us just check out:  http://www.tickifieds.com/customlist/4

2.  Darren Criss

Darren Criss will be out on tour this summer playing songs for Glee, StarKid, his Human EP, and new material from his upcoming solo album.  Popular shows include Cleveland, Chicago, Boston and Toronto.

3.  Guns N Roses

Guns N Roses are back together and will be out on tour in select cities this summer.  GNR will be playing the 2013 River City Rockfest before heading out to perform in Houston, Dallas, Lubbock, Kansas City and Buffalo.

4.  Miami Heat

The Heat made easy work of the Milwaukee Bucks and are anxiously awaiting the winner of the Chicago Bulls / Brooklyn Nets series.  The Bulls would be an interesting matchup as they seem to have the Heat’s number (at least in the regular season).

5.  New York Rangers

The NY Rangers will open up the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Washington Capitals on Thursday (5/2/2013).  Despite the fact that the Rangers are only a #6 seed, fans still have high expectations following the acquisition of Rick Nash.

6.  Blake Shelton

Country music star Blake Shelton will be hitting the road this summer and fall as part of the “Ten Times Crazier Tour”.  Joining Blake on tour will be Easton Corbin and Jana Kramer.  Popular concerts include Bristow (Jiffy Lube Live), Noblesville (Klipsch Music Center) and Wantagh (Jones Beach).

7.  New York Knicks

Carmelo Anthony and the NY Knicks are awaiting their shot at the defending NBA Champion Miami Heat.  However, the pesky Boston Celtics are not going to go down without a fight.  The Knicks were once up 3-0 but will now have to travel to Boston for Game 6.

8.  Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks earned the top overall seed and nothing less than the Stanley Cup will do for hockey fans in Chi-town.  The Blackhawks are already up 1-0 on the Minnesota Wild in the 1st round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

9.  Under The Influence Of Music Tour

Wiz Khalifa will be teaming up with A$AP Rocky on the 2013 Under the Influence of Music Tour.  Expect lots of smoke filled arenas at popular venues including Riverbend, Woodlands Pavilion, and the Gexa Energy Pavilion.

10.  The Allman Brothers Band

The Allman Brothers will be hitting the road this summer much to the delight of their fans. Tickets for shows in Virginia Beach, Atlanta and Charlotte are already drawing heavy interest.

This top 10 list is compiled from internal search data from Tickifieds.com and organic traffic from search engines.  Search terms are ranked by using a combination of both sources of search data.

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Selena Gomez debuts at #2, 1D still #1 – Tickifieds Top 10

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Gary Glow | Permalink 0

Selena Gomez Stars Dance TourIt’s starting to finally feel like spring, and as such, ticket sales are starting to heat up.  Outside of the typical domination of One Direction, pop princess Selena Gomez catapults all the way up to #2 this week. While many know her as Justin Bieber’s on again and off girlfriend, Selena has her own cult-like following of tweeners.  Joining 1D and Selena on the concert front is Ozzy Osbourne’s with Black Sabbath and the Fresh Beat Band.

The rest of this week’s top 10 is dominated by both the NBA and NHL playoffs.  The NBA playoffs kicked off just this past weekend while several NHL teams are still jockeying for position.

So without further delay, here is this weeks top 10…

Top Events Week 14 (4/15/2013 to 4/22/2013)

1.  One Direction

No surprise as One Direction continues its run as the top event on Tickifieds Ticket Classifieds.  This week, popular concert stops include Salt Lake City, Los Angeles and Minneapolis.

2.  Selena Gomez

It’s going to be a big year for the former Disney star Selena Gomez.  Not only is she set to embark on her first solo world tour but she has her debut album coming out.  Popular shows include Boston, Toronto, Rosemont and Philadelphia.

3.  Miami Heat

Lebron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh are looking to add another NBA title to their collection.  The Heat are playing the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1st round with games 1, 2 and 5 scheduled to be played in Miami.

4.  Brooklyn Nets

Brooklyn sports fans haven’t had much to cheer about since the Dodgers left town decades ago.  However, this year the Brooklyn Nets are are primed for a deep run in the 2013 NBA playoffs.  First on the schedule is the 1st round matchup with the Chicago Bulls.

5.  Fresh Beat Band

The Fresh Beat Band is one of the most popular kids programs on the popular channel Nick Jr.  Shout, Twist, Marina, and Kiki will all be touring as part of the Fresh Beat Band this summer and fall.  Popular shows include San Antonio, Pittsburgh and New York.

6.  Pittsburgh Penguins

With the addition of Jarome Iginla, the Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the favorites to win the 2013 Stanley Cup.  The Pens are a lock for the #1 seed in the East and will get home ice advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs.

7.  Black Sabbath

Ozzy Osbourne is back with Black Sabbath for a few select showsand fans are über excited to get tickets.  Black Sabbath will have concerts in Holmdel New Jersey, The Gorge, Toronto, and Los Angeles.

8.  Chicago Blackhawks

The Blackhawks are on their way to winning the Presidents Cup and would have home ice advantage throughout the playoffs.  It’s Stanley Cup or bust for Chicago fans!

9.  Los Angeles Clippers

Blake Griffin and CP3 have stolen the hearts of LA basketball fans especially after Lakers star Kobe Bryant went out with an injury.  The Clippers are facing the Memphis Grizzlies in round 1 and have home court advantage.

10.  New York Knicks

Carmelo Anthony and company have the whole city of New York excited about their prospects of return to importance in the NBA East. The Knicks are facing the Boston Celtics in the 1st round but nothing short of a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals will satisfy their fans.

This top 10 list is compiled from internal search data from Tickifieds.com and organic traffic from search engines.  Search terms are ranked by using a combination of both sources of search data.

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