■ 09 March 2010 | 11:03 PM
nTelos Wireless Pavilion Announces 2010 Concert Schedule
The stage is being set for the Tenth Anniversary Season of nTelos Wireless Pavilion at Harbor Center in Olde Towne Portsmouth. They have just announced their initial lineup for the 2010 concert season. We’re very excited to see so many shows announced at once - thirteen shows. As expected, they will announce more shows as bookings occur.
This year many of the shows are going on sale at the same time…Friday, March 19 at 10 a.m. Mark your calendar! Here are some of the concerts for 2010:
Star 1310 presents Picnic at the Pavilion
Saturday, May 15, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The 4th Annual event wil fill the air with the inspiriing sounds of contemporary and traditional gospel music. This year's lineup will feature top national recording artists including Earnest Pugh, Darrell McFadden & the Disciples, M.D. Stokes & Victorious Praise, Karima Kibble and more to be announced.
Tickets on sale MONDAY, MARCH 15 at 10 a.m.
Tickets just $10 at the box office (plus service ith special guest the Wailers
Michael Franti & Spearhead with pecial guest The Wailers 
Friday, May 28, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Michael Franti & Spearhead is Franti’s newest band. His entire musical career has slowly but surely built an extremely dedicated global grass roots following, earning his fans one concert at a time. As a teenager, Franti’s life was profoundly changed by the music and the message of Bob Marley and the Wailers. Through Franti’s appreciation of Bob Marley, he found bands with a reggae influence like the Police and, especially, The Clash, artists who made socially engaging music alongside more personal songs and still made you dance.
The Wailers along with Bob Marley sold more than 250 million records worldwide. The lineup revolves around Aston “Family Man” Barrett who is widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest bass players and performed on all of those unforgettable performances by Bob Marley & The Wailers from the seventies. One of the last, great reggae institutions, The Wailers refuse to live off past glories. That’s because Family Man represents tried and trusted roots authenticity and, along with the Wailers, injects fresh excitement into a show that continues to attract enthusiastic audiences from around the world.
Tickets on sale FRIDAY, MARCH 19 at 10 a.m.
Ticket Prices: $35 plus service charge. This show is General Admission.
Sunday, June 6, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The U.S. Army Band, formed in 1922, is a superb ensemble that has maintained a tradition of excellence as one of the premier musical organizations of The United States Army.
The Band was founded by Army Chief of Staff General John J. "Black Jack" Pershing to emulate European military bands he heard during World War I. The U.S. Army Band proudly plays an important role in events of national and international significance.
The event is part of the The Virginia Arts Festival and is free, although a ticket is required through the Festival Box Office or at 757.282.2822. Tickets will also be available at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion box office.
Saturday, June 19, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Earth Wind & Fire is one of the most successful R&B acts in history, with 23 CDs released and tens of millions sold during the band’s almost 40 years in show business. Earth Wind & Fire’s influence is just as vital today as ever, with today’s stars building on the band’s musical platform.
Tickets go on sale FRIDAY, MARCH 19 at 10 a.m.
Tickets Prices: $90 reserved Orchestra 1; $64.75 reserved Orchestra 2; $49.75 reserved Gold Circle; $30 general admission lawn
Ticket prices include the facility and parking fee. Convenience charges may apply. Ticket prices include $1 for the band’s charities: The Music Is Unity Foundation and The Verdine White Foundation.
Bring the family, kids 12 & under FREE on the lawn with an adult lawn ticket.
There is a $3 military discount off Gold Circle and lawn tickets.
Monday, June 21, 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The Bamboozle Roadshow features All Time Low, Boys Like Girls, LMFAO, Good Charlotte, Simple Plan, Forever The Sickest Kids on the main stage and many other bands performing on a secondary stage in the plaza.
Additional bands will be announced prior to the event.
Tickets on sale FRIDAY, MARCH 19 at 10 a.m.
Ticket Prices: $39.75 general admission Orchestra; $34.75 Gold Circle; $27.75 lawn.
Doors open at noon.
There is a $3 military discount off Gold Circle and lawn tickets.
Sheryl Crow and special guest Colbie Caillat
Tuesday, June 22, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Each of Sheryl Crow’s studio albums has charted Top 10 and earned at least Platinum (one million sold) certification. Her initial CD, “Tuesday Night Music Club,” sold 7 million copies and earned three Grammys for Best New Artist, Record of the Year, and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Crow is a nine-time Grammy Award winner. Her music blends rock, country and pop into one mainstream sound.
Colbie Caillat has become one of today’s most essential new artists. In little more than a year after the release of her nearly double-platinum debut album “CoCo,” Caillat has so quickly made such an enduring impact that USA Today declared the California girl a vital part of “a new wave of troubadours luring fans of all ages into a peaceful, easy feeling.” She is the first true MySpace discovery. With no marketing push and only the power of the music behind her, Caillat became a sensation on the social networking site starting in 2006 when, upon the advice of friends, she began uploading her songs to her page.
Tickets on sale FRIDAY, MARCH 19 at 10 a.m.
Ticket Prices: $69.75 reserved Orchestra 1; $49.75 reserved Orchestra 2; $39.75 reserved Gold Circle; $25 general admission lawn.
There is a $3 military discount off Gold Circle and lawn tickets. Bring the Family, kids 12 and under are FREE on the lawn with an adult lawn ticket.
Saturday, June 26, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Gordon Lightfoot’s beautiful, inventive concerts are among the most highly regarded of anyone on tour. The Canadian native has five Grammy Awards and 17 Juno Award (Canada’s equivalent) and has earned seven Gold Albums through his remarkable career. Lightfoot is in both the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. In the U.S., only Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash hold a similar achievement. Whether a love song, a song of lost love, or a historical what Lightfoot says and how he says it leaves a lasting and often evolving impression as the listener uncovers new layers of meaning in the song.
This is a special, intimate reserved seat only.
Tickets on sale FRIDAY, MARCH 19 at 10 a.m.
Ticket Prices: $59.75 reserved Orchestra 1; $49.75 reserved Orchestra 2; $29.75 reserved Gold Circle.
There is a $3 military discount off Gold Circle tickets.
B.B. King with Lukas Nelson & The Promise
Friday, July 16 from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
B.B. King received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2006 and is one of America’s cultural treasures. For more than a half-century, he has been known as “King of the Blues,” thrilling audiences around the world with “Lucille,” arguably one of the most famous guitars of all time.
Tickets on sale FRIDAY, MARCH 19 at 10 a.m.
Ticket Prices: $75.00 reserved Orchestra; $45 reserved Gold Circle; $25 general admission lawn.
There is a $3 military discount off Gold Circle and lawn tickets.
Bring the family, children 12 and younger are free on the lawn with a paid adult admission.
Sunday, August 1, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Celtic Woman returns for the third time to nTelos Wireless Pavilion, one of the most popular groups ever to perform in Portsmouth. The all-woman musical ensemble has sold more than 50 million records, making it one of the most successful commercial acts of all time. The quartet’s five CDs have all sold in excess of a million units.
The group’s first CD spent an astounding 81 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s World Music charts. It was knocked from that slot by the group’s second CD. Their popularity is worldwide, greatly expanding their Irish roots through sold-out concert dates and among the highest rated specials in PBS history.
Tickets on sale FRIDAY, MARCH 19 at 10 a.m.
Ticket Prices: $59.75 reserved Orchestra; $44.75 reserved Gold Circle; $25 general admission lawn.
Friday, August 13, 8 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Heart returns for its second visit by popular demand. Ann and Nancy Wilson, sisters from Seattle, started the group in the 70’s and continued successfully by balancing a hard-rocking and ballad-oriented musical style. The band’s connection with its legions of fans is primarily via concerts rather than recorded music.
Simply put, they’re among the most exciting live shows on tour. Even so, the band has sold more than 30 million records.
Tickets on sale FRIDAY, MARCH 19 at 10 a.m.
Ticket Prices: $59.75 reserved Orchestra; $39.75 reserved Gold Circle; $20 general admission lawn. There is a $3 military discount off Gold Circle and lawn tickets.
Bring the family, children 12 and younger are FREE on the lawn with an adult lawn ticket.
Saturday, August 21, 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The Irish Tenors hold the distinction of having been the premiere concert on July 6, 2001 when the venue opened. They have returned once more, always to a large and enthusiastic audience.
The trio consists of Anthony Kearns, Karl Scully and Finbar Wright. As the new tenor on the block, Scully brings a wonderfully light voice and clear enunciation to the “old hands’ darker and fuller voices.
The beautiful vocal blend covers Irish classics, sentimental favorites of stage and screen and other standards.
Tickets on sale FRIDAY, MARCH 19 at 10 a.m.
Tickets Prices: $59.75 reserved Orchestra; $44.75 reserved Gold Circle; $25 general admission lawn.
There is a $3 military discount off Gold Circle and lawn tickets.
Bring the family, children 12 and younger are FREE on the lawn with an adult lawn ticket.
Friday, September 3, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00
Lady Antebellum in less than four years has exploded from Nashville to one of the foremost acts on tour and recording today. They were named Top New Duo or Group in 2009 by the Academy of Country Music and New Artist of the Year in 2008 by the Country Music Association.
They were nominated for two Grammy Awards at the 51st Grammy Awards and two more at the 52nd Grammy Awards; of these nominations, they took home the award for Best Country Performance by Duo or Group with Vocals for "I Run to You."
In November 2009, the band was awarded Single of the Year ('I Run to You') and Vocal Group of the Year by the Country Music Association. Lady Antebellum is nominated for seven ACM Awards in 2010.
Tickets on sale FRIDAY, MARCH 26 at 10 a.m.
Ticket Prices: $39.75 reserved Orchestra; $39.75 reserved Gold Circle; $25 general admission lawn.
There is a $3 military discount off Gold Circle and lawn tickets.
The box office is open Monday thru Friday (starting March 15) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and show days from 10 a.m.
20th Annual UMOJA Festival
Friday, September 17 at 5:00 p.m. until Sunday, September 19 at 6:00 p.m.
The Umoja Festival is Portsmouth’s annual three-day celebration of diversity and unity. The festival will feature: local and national R&B, Jazz & Gospel entertainers, educational exhibits, heritage trolley tours, a children's village, African marketplace, cultural corner, ethnic foods, African dancers, concessionaires, and more!
The premise is to strengthen the bonds of family, community and the nation. This year’s 20th Annual event is taking place the weekend of Sept 17-19. More information will be announced soon.
Tickets available at the box office, all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone or online at www.PavilionConcerts.com or www.Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 800.745.3000. Convenience charges will apply.
How to Purchase nTelos Wireless Pavilion Concert Tickets (Helpful Links)
IMPORTANT INFORMMATION
PLEASE NOTE: All shows are rain or shine. All dates, times, and artists are subject to change without notice. A facility and parking fee is included each ticket price. Additional Ticketmaster charges will apply.
How to Reach nTelos Wireless Pavilion nTelos Wireless Pavilion, 901 Crawford Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704. Phone: 757.393.8181, Fax: 757.391.3249. www.pavilionconcerts.com
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About nTelos Wireless Pavilion
The nTelos Wireless Pavilion is an architecturally striking entertainment venue on Portsmouth's waterfront that has become a landmark and a premier regional attraction. Part of the lush five-acre Harbor Center Festival Park, the nTelos Wireless Pavilion is unlike anything in Hampton Roads - or anywhere else for that matter. With 6,500 seats, the nTelos Wireless Pavilion is large enough to attract a wide variety of acts, shows, and performers, yet intimate enough so that every seat is in a great location. The intimacy of this venue is one of its greatest assets.
There are a number of restaurants in Olde Towne to enjoy dinner or drinks before or after the concerts - within walking distance. If you need overnight accommodations, the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel and the Governor Dinwiddie Hotel are within walking distance of Harbor Center.
For a unique concert experience, rent a boat slip from Ocean Marine Yacht Center (shown right) and dock right next door! Ocean Marine is conveniently located on the Elizabeth River, directly adjacent to the nTelos Wireless Pavilion. For information on boat slip rentals, contact Ocean Marine Yacht Center at 757.321.7432 or online at www.oceanmarinellc.com.
Plan ahead for the upcoming concert series. Don't forget to check the dates tickets go on sale. You don't want to miss the Tenth Anniversary Season. Can you imagine, ten years old already?
Courtsey photos provided by nTelos Wireless Pavilion.
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