Michael Jackson, Rise Against top appearances
1. Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL
The late Michael Jackson was one of the biggest artists to ever hit the stage and his unexpected death shocked millions of fans around the world. However, while the man himself has passed away, the legend continues to entertain. Cirque du Soleil is currently holding its Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour as a tribute to the King of Pop. Audiences will be able to enjoy their favorite Michael Jackson songs while also being entertained by Cirque de Soleil’s acrobatic performance. This wonderful invitation into the mind of the King of Pop is making its way to the Colonial Life Arena on April 27 and 28. Tickets are currently on sale, ranging from $50 to $175, and VIP packages are available.
2. Rise Against
Be prepared for some crowd surfing and circle-pitting because American punk rock band Rise Against will be rockin’ the Township Auditorium on Jan. 22. Known for their activism, straight edge lifestyle and lyrics that take on social issues, the band will be promoting their latest album, Endgame. Like other Rise Against albums, Endgame tackles social issues like the BP Oil spill and recent LGBT teen suicides. Rise Against will perform with special guests A Day to Remember and The Menzingers. Ticket prices are $37.50 for the general admission floor and $32.50 for the balcony arenas.
3. Trans-Siberian Orchestra
The band is widely known for its inclusion of classical, orchestral, symphonic and progressive styles of heavy metal music. The group has held multiple rock operas that produced five hit albums as well as their annual Christmas-themed tour, which adds a heavy-metal twist to old-fashioned holiday music. Now, the heavy-metal phenomenon will bring its amazing pyrotechnics and lighting effects this spring to Columbia. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be performing at the Township Auditorium on Mar. 14 as part of their spring tour.
4. Winter Jam 2012
For contemporary Christian music fans, Winter Jam 2012, a concert event featuring several Christian music acts, will occur at the Colonial Life Arena on Friday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. The concert event will feature acts like Sanctus Real, Peter Furler, Kari Jobe, Building 429, We As Human and Group 1 Crew. Headlining the event is two-time Grammy-award-nominated band Skillet, who also took home Billboard’s Top Christian Album award for its 2011 album Awake. Tickets are not required for the event, though attendees must pay $10 at the door.
5. Blue Man Group
The Blue Man Group is known for its theatrical shows that combine music, comedy and multimedia that have left audiences in a blissful state. Now, those strange, blue-faced men who play like they are from another world will bring their wacky and rhythmic drumming act to the Koger Center for the Arts on the 29 and 30 of May. If you have never seen the Blue Man Group in concert before, then this is a must-see.