BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//EVDB//www.eventful.com//EN VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:Alicia Keys BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20081206T190000 DTSTAMP:20081123T220701Z SUMMARY:Alicia Keys: Live in Concert - Auckland DESCRIPTION: The Frontier Touring Company and Roundhouse Entertainment presents the return of R&B superstar Alicia Keys\, with special guest Jordin Sparks. With 30 millions album sales\, 11 Grammy Awards\, 4 US #1 albums\, Alicia Keys has set herself apart from her contemporaries . Selling almost 20 million singles\, Alicia has created instant class ics with the likes of ‘Fallin’\, ‘A Woman’s Worth’\, ‘Karm a’ and ‘Superwoman’\, and has become one of the brightest stars of this decade. The release of her fourth album As I Am received a rap turous response from fans\, as they sent it sailing to a #1 debut on t he US Billboard chart\, achieving the highest first week sales of any female R&B artist in history. ‘No One’ received two Grammy Awards\ , as the single peaked at #2 in both Australia and New Zealand. Those witnessing the live shows have been similarly wowed. The Independent enthused that “Keys proves she's still in a league of her own\,” Alicia’s special guest will be the esteemed Jordin Sparks. Winner of American Idol in 2007\, It took Jordin little time to establish hers elf as one of the stars of 2008\, capturing a worldwide audience follo wing the release of her debut album ‘Jordin Sparks’ and single ‘ Tattoo’. Her second single\, ‘No Air’ saw Jordin hit #1 around t he world. Jordin will be playing her first live shows in Australia an d New Zealand as part of this tour. On her last Australian and New Ze aland tour in 2004\, Alicia Keys sold out every show. There’s no dou bt tickets to see Alicia live this December will sell fast. Tickets g o on sale on Friday 22nd August from Ticketmaster. Phone: 09 970 9700 . LOCATION:Vector Arena @ New Zealand SEQUENCE:1227478021 UID:E0-001-017450600-6 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-017450600-6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20081207T000000 DTSTAMP:20081107T190544Z SUMMARY:Alicia Keys DESCRIPTION: Information provided by CelebrityAccess.\n \n LOCATION:TSB Arena @ New Zealand SEQUENCE:1226084744 UID:E0-001-014670159-2 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-014670159-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20081210T000000 DTSTAMP:20081202T210849Z SUMMARY:Alicia Keys Australian Tour 2008 DESCRIPTION: The Frontier Touring Company and Roundhouse Entertainment are thrilled to confirm the return of R&B superstar Alicia Keys to Au stralian and New Zealand shores this December. Alicia will return for her biggest shows to date Down Under\, and will also perform a series of winery shows. Special guests on this tour will be Jordin Sparks and Lowrider (AUS only). With 30 millions album sales\, 11 Grammy Awards\ , 4 US #1 albums\, a name-check from Bob Dylan\, and most recently bei ng awarded the prestigious honour of recording the Bond theme with Jac k White\, Alicia Keys has set herself apart from her contemporaries. S elling almost 20 million singles\, Alicia has created instant classics with the likes of aFallina\, aA Womanas Wortha\, aKarmaa and aSuperwomana\, and has become one of the brightest stars of this decade. The release of her fourth album As I Am received a raptur ous response from fans\, as they sent it sailing to a #1 debut on the US Billboard chart\, achieving the highest first week sales of any fem ale R&B artist in history. aNo Onea received two Grammy Awards\, a s the single peaked at #2 in both Australia and New Zealand. The media have been just as taken with what is\, arguably\, Aliciaas finest w ork to date. Spin announced that: aOn her melodically powerful third studio album\, she matures into the matriarch of her genre\,a and B illboard mirrored their sentiments: aThe strong stories that Keys sp ins are complemented by deft musical arrangements that integrate more rock and pop into her enriched old-school vibe.a Blender were awestr uck\, offering: aThe music is dizzying\, even mesmerizing.a The Ne w York Times pronounced that aAs I Am radiates not just confidence b ut also experience. On the whole itas her strongest effort yet.a A nd People Magazine declared that Alicia continued to ascale artistic heights on As I Am" ranking the album their #1 for the year. Those wi tnessing the live shows have been similarly wowed. The Independent ent hused that aKeys proves she's still in a league of her own\,a whil e the Manchester Evening News gushed aDespite lyrics bursting with a ttitude and huge critical acclaim the performing arts school valedicto rian remarkably remains more dignified than diva. And it is that\, tea med with her ability to both silence and excite her audience through h er performance at the piano that secures Keys' place among modern R&B royalty.a Aliciaas special guest at all shows will be the esteemed Jordin Sparks. Winner of American Idol in 2007\, it took Jordin littl e time to establish herself as one of the stars of 2008. Capturing a w orldwide audience following the release of her debut album Jordin Spar ks and single aTattooa\, it wasnat until Jordin handed the reins to her fans\, that things really took off. Allowing them the privileg e of choosing her second single\, they settled on aNo Aira which s aw Jordin hit #1 around the world a including Australia and New Zeal and. Playing her first live shows in Australia and New Zealand as part of this tour\, thereas no doubt that those before her will be left in awe. Hip-hop funk enthusiasts Lowrider will open all Australian sho ws for Alicia on this tour. Lowrider drew major attention upon securin g the opening slot for Christina Aguileraas Australian 2007 tour. 20 08 saw more milestones achieved as they toured nationally with the Big Day Out and released their sophomore record Diamond Amongst The Thiev es (out now through Illusive). Boasting radio favourites aBe Bada and aFrienda\, Diamond Amongst The Thieves introduced Lowrider to a new audience\, and drew rave reviews. Inpress described the album be st\, writing: aThe foursome are not bound by where their sound goes or what path their sound follows. Instead they appear to have free rei n to let their sound\, style and range develop.a On her last Austral ian and New Zealand tour in 2004\, Alicia Keys sold out every show. Th ereas no doubt tickets to see Alicia live this December will sell fa st. LOCATION:Brisbane Entertainment Centre @ Melaleuca Drive, Boondall, Qu eensland 4034 Australia SEQUENCE:1228252129 UID:E0-001-014747605-5 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-014747605-5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20081212T000000 DTSTAMP:20081202T210850Z SUMMARY:Alicia Keys Australian Tour 2008 DESCRIPTION: The Frontier Touring Company and Roundhouse Entertainment are thrilled to confirm the return of R&B superstar Alicia Keys to Au stralian and New Zealand shores this December. Alicia will return for her biggest shows to date Down Under\, and will also perform a series of winery shows. Special guests on this tour will be Jordin Sparks and Lowrider (AUS only). With 30 millions album sales\, 11 Grammy Awards\ , 4 US #1 albums\, a name-check from Bob Dylan\, and most recently bei ng awarded the prestigious honour of recording the Bond theme with Jac k White\, Alicia Keys has set herself apart from her contemporaries. S elling almost 20 million singles\, Alicia has created instant classics with the likes of aFallina\, aA Womanas Wortha\, aKarmaa and aSuperwomana\, and has become one of the brightest stars of this decade. The release of her fourth album As I Am received a raptur ous response from fans\, as they sent it sailing to a #1 debut on the US Billboard chart\, achieving the highest first week sales of any fem ale R&B artist in history. aNo Onea received two Grammy Awards\, a s the single peaked at #2 in both Australia and New Zealand. The media have been just as taken with what is\, arguably\, Aliciaas finest w ork to date. Spin announced that: aOn her melodically powerful third studio album\, she matures into the matriarch of her genre\,a and B illboard mirrored their sentiments: aThe strong stories that Keys sp ins are complemented by deft musical arrangements that integrate more rock and pop into her enriched old-school vibe.a Blender were awestr uck\, offering: aThe music is dizzying\, even mesmerizing.a The Ne w York Times pronounced that aAs I Am radiates not just confidence b ut also experience. On the whole itas her strongest effort yet.a A nd People Magazine declared that Alicia continued to ascale artistic heights on As I Am" ranking the album their #1 for the year. Those wi tnessing the live shows have been similarly wowed. The Independent ent hused that aKeys proves she's still in a league of her own\,a whil e the Manchester Evening News gushed aDespite lyrics bursting with a ttitude and huge critical acclaim the performing arts school valedicto rian remarkably remains more dignified than diva. And it is that\, tea med with her ability to both silence and excite her audience through h er performance at the piano that secures Keys' place among modern R&B royalty.a Aliciaas special guest at all shows will be the esteemed Jordin Sparks. Winner of American Idol in 2007\, it took Jordin littl e time to establish herself as one of the stars of 2008. Capturing a w orldwide audience following the release of her debut album Jordin Spar ks and single aTattooa\, it wasnat until Jordin handed the reins to her fans\, that things really took off. Allowing them the privileg e of choosing her second single\, they settled on aNo Aira which s aw Jordin hit #1 around the world a including Australia and New Zeal and. Playing her first live shows in Australia and New Zealand as part of this tour\, thereas no doubt that those before her will be left in awe. Hip-hop funk enthusiasts Lowrider will open all Australian sho ws for Alicia on this tour. Lowrider drew major attention upon securin g the opening slot for Christina Aguileraas Australian 2007 tour. 20 08 saw more milestones achieved as they toured nationally with the Big Day Out and released their sophomore record Diamond Amongst The Thiev es (out now through Illusive). Boasting radio favourites aBe Bada and aFrienda\, Diamond Amongst The Thieves introduced Lowrider to a new audience\, and drew rave reviews. Inpress described the album be st\, writing: aThe foursome are not bound by where their sound goes or what path their sound follows. Instead they appear to have free rei n to let their sound\, style and range develop.a On her last Austral ian and New Zealand tour in 2004\, Alicia Keys sold out every show. Th ereas no doubt tickets to see Alicia live this December will sell fa st. LOCATION:Acer Arena @ Olympic Boulevard Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney, N ew South Wales 2127 Australia SEQUENCE:1228252130 UID:E0-001-014747606-4 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-014747606-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20081213T000000 DTSTAMP:20081202T210851Z SUMMARY:Alicia Keys Australian Tour 2008 DESCRIPTION: The Frontier Touring Company and Roundhouse Entertainment are thrilled to confirm the return of R&B superstar Alicia Keys to Au stralian and New Zealand shores this December. Alicia will return for her biggest shows to date Down Under\, and will also perform a series of winery shows. Special guests on this tour will be Jordin Sparks and Lowrider (AUS only). With 30 millions album sales\, 11 Grammy Awards\ , 4 US #1 albums\, a name-check from Bob Dylan\, and most recently bei ng awarded the prestigious honour of recording the Bond theme with Jac k White\, Alicia Keys has set herself apart from her contemporaries. S elling almost 20 million singles\, Alicia has created instant classics with the likes of aFallina\, aA Womanas Wortha\, aKarmaa and aSuperwomana\, and has become one of the brightest stars of this decade. The release of her fourth album As I Am received a raptur ous response from fans\, as they sent it sailing to a #1 debut on the US Billboard chart\, achieving the highest first week sales of any fem ale R&B artist in history. aNo Onea received two Grammy Awards\, a s the single peaked at #2 in both Australia and New Zealand. The media have been just as taken with what is\, arguably\, Aliciaas finest w ork to date. Spin announced that: aOn her melodically powerful third studio album\, she matures into the matriarch of her genre\,a and B illboard mirrored their sentiments: aThe strong stories that Keys sp ins are complemented by deft musical arrangements that integrate more rock and pop into her enriched old-school vibe.a Blender were awestr uck\, offering: aThe music is dizzying\, even mesmerizing.a The Ne w York Times pronounced that aAs I Am radiates not just confidence b ut also experience. On the whole itas her strongest effort yet.a A nd People Magazine declared that Alicia continued to ascale artistic heights on As I Am" ranking the album their #1 for the year. Those wi tnessing the live shows have been similarly wowed. The Independent ent hused that aKeys proves she's still in a league of her own\,a whil e the Manchester Evening News gushed aDespite lyrics bursting with a ttitude and huge critical acclaim the performing arts school valedicto rian remarkably remains more dignified than diva. And it is that\, tea med with her ability to both silence and excite her audience through h er performance at the piano that secures Keys' place among modern R&B royalty.a Aliciaas special guest at all shows will be the esteemed Jordin Sparks. Winner of American Idol in 2007\, it took Jordin littl e time to establish herself as one of the stars of 2008. Capturing a w orldwide audience following the release of her debut album Jordin Spar ks and single aTattooa\, it wasnat until Jordin handed the reins to her fans\, that things really took off. Allowing them the privileg e of choosing her second single\, they settled on aNo Aira which s aw Jordin hit #1 around the world a including Australia and New Zeal and. Playing her first live shows in Australia and New Zealand as part of this tour\, thereas no doubt that those before her will be left in awe. Hip-hop funk enthusiasts Lowrider will open all Australian sho ws for Alicia on this tour. Lowrider drew major attention upon securin g the opening slot for Christina Aguileraas Australian 2007 tour. 20 08 saw more milestones achieved as they toured nationally with the Big Day Out and released their sophomore record Diamond Amongst The Thiev es (out now through Illusive). Boasting radio favourites aBe Bada and aFrienda\, Diamond Amongst The Thieves introduced Lowrider to a new audience\, and drew rave reviews. Inpress described the album be st\, writing: aThe foursome are not bound by where their sound goes or what path their sound follows. Instead they appear to have free rei n to let their sound\, style and range develop.a On her last Austral ian and New Zealand tour in 2004\, Alicia Keys sold out every show. Th ereas no doubt tickets to see Alicia live this December will sell fa st. LOCATION:Bimbadgen Estate @ Lot 21 McDonald s Road, Caringbah, New Sou th Wales 2230 Australia SEQUENCE:1228252131 UID:E0-001-014747607-3 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-014747607-3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20081214T000000 DTSTAMP:20081202T210851Z SUMMARY:A Day On The Green - Alicia Keys DESCRIPTION: The Frontier Touring Company and Roundhouse Entertainment are thrilled to confirm the return of R&B superstar Alicia Keys to Au stralian and New Zealand shores this December. Alicia will return for her biggest shows to date Down Under\, and will also perform a series of winery shows. Special guests on this tour will be Jordin Sparks and Lowrider (AUS only). With 30 millions album sales\, 11 Grammy Awards\ , 4 US #1 albums\, a name-check from Bob Dylan\, and most recently bei ng awarded the prestigious honour of recording the Bond theme with Jac k White\, Alicia Keys has set herself apart from her contemporaries. S elling almost 20 million singles\, Alicia has created instant classics with the likes of aFallina\, aA Womanas Wortha\, aKarmaa and aSuperwomana\, and has become one of the brightest stars of this decade. The release of her fourth album As I Am received a raptur ous response from fans\, as they sent it sailing to a #1 debut on the US Billboard chart\, achieving the highest first week sales of any fem ale R&B artist in history. aNo Onea received two Grammy Awards\, a s the single peaked at #2 in both Australia and New Zealand. The media have been just as taken with what is\, arguably\, Aliciaas finest w ork to date. Spin announced that: aOn her melodically powerful third studio album\, she matures into the matriarch of her genre\,a and B illboard mirrored their sentiments: aThe strong stories that Keys sp ins are complemented by deft musical arrangements that integrate more rock and pop into her enriched old-school vibe.a Blender were awestr uck\, offering: aThe music is dizzying\, even mesmerizing.a The Ne w York Times pronounced that aAs I Am radiates not just confidence b ut also experience. On the whole itas her strongest effort yet.a A nd People Magazine declared that Alicia continued to ascale artistic heights on As I Am" ranking the album their #1 for the year. Those wi tnessing the live shows have been similarly wowed. The Independent ent hused that aKeys proves she's still in a league of her own\,a whil e the Manchester Evening News gushed aDespite lyrics bursting with a ttitude and huge critical acclaim the performing arts school valedicto rian remarkably remains more dignified than diva. And it is that\, tea med with her ability to both silence and excite her audience through h er performance at the piano that secures Keys' place among modern R&B royalty.a Aliciaas special guest at all shows will be the esteemed Jordin Sparks. Winner of American Idol in 2007\, it took Jordin littl e time to establish herself as one of the stars of 2008. Capturing a w orldwide audience following the release of her debut album Jordin Spar ks and single aTattooa\, it wasnat until Jordin handed the reins to her fans\, that things really took off. Allowing them the privileg e of choosing her second single\, they settled on aNo Aira which s aw Jordin hit #1 around the world a including Australia and New Zeal and. Playing her first live shows in Australia and New Zealand as part of this tour\, thereas no doubt that those before her will be left in awe. Hip-hop funk enthusiasts Lowrider will open all Australian sho ws for Alicia on this tour. Lowrider drew major attention upon securin g the opening slot for Christina Aguileraas Australian 2007 tour. 20 08 saw more milestones achieved as they toured nationally with the Big Day Out and released their sophomore record Diamond Amongst The Thiev es (out now through Illusive). Boasting radio favourites aBe Bada and aFrienda\, Diamond Amongst The Thieves introduced Lowrider to a new audience\, and drew rave reviews. Inpress described the album be st\, writing: aThe foursome are not bound by where their sound goes or what path their sound follows. Instead they appear to have free rei n to let their sound\, style and range develop.a On her last Austral ian and New Zealand tour in 2004\, Alicia Keys sold out every show. Th ereas no doubt tickets to see Alicia live this December will sell fa st. LOCATION:Centennial Vineyards @ Bowral, New South Wales NSW 2576 Austr alia SEQUENCE:1228252131 UID:E0-001-015745489-4 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-015745489-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20081217T000000 DTSTAMP:20081202T210852Z SUMMARY:Alicia Keys Australian Tour 2008 DESCRIPTION: The Frontier Touring Company and Roundhouse Entertainment are thrilled to confirm the return of R&B superstar Alicia Keys to Au stralian and New Zealand shores this December. Alicia will return for her biggest shows to date Down Under\, and will also perform a series of winery shows. Special guests on this tour will be Jordin Sparks and Lowrider (AUS only). With 30 millions album sales\, 11 Grammy Awards\ , 4 US #1 albums\, a name-check from Bob Dylan\, and most recently bei ng awarded the prestigious honour of recording the Bond theme with Jac k White\, Alicia Keys has set herself apart from her contemporaries. S elling almost 20 million singles\, Alicia has created instant classics with the likes of aFallina\, aA Womanas Wortha\, aKarmaa and aSuperwomana\, and has become one of the brightest stars of this decade. The release of her fourth album As I Am received a raptur ous response from fans\, as they sent it sailing to a #1 debut on the US Billboard chart\, achieving the highest first week sales of any fem ale R&B artist in history. aNo Onea received two Grammy Awards\, a s the single peaked at #2 in both Australia and New Zealand. The media have been just as taken with what is\, arguably\, Aliciaas finest w ork to date. Spin announced that: aOn her melodically powerful third studio album\, she matures into the matriarch of her genre\,a and B illboard mirrored their sentiments: aThe strong stories that Keys sp ins are complemented by deft musical arrangements that integrate more rock and pop into her enriched old-school vibe.a Blender were awestr uck\, offering: aThe music is dizzying\, even mesmerizing.a The Ne w York Times pronounced that aAs I Am radiates not just confidence b ut also experience. On the whole itas her strongest effort yet.a A nd People Magazine declared that Alicia continued to ascale artistic heights on As I Am" ranking the album their #1 for the year. Those wi tnessing the live shows have been similarly wowed. The Independent ent hused that aKeys proves she's still in a league of her own\,a whil e the Manchester Evening News gushed aDespite lyrics bursting with a ttitude and huge critical acclaim the performing arts school valedicto rian remarkably remains more dignified than diva. And it is that\, tea med with her ability to both silence and excite her audience through h er performance at the piano that secures Keys' place among modern R&B royalty.a Aliciaas special guest at all shows will be the esteemed Jordin Sparks. Winner of American Idol in 2007\, it took Jordin littl e time to establish herself as one of the stars of 2008. Capturing a w orldwide audience following the release of her debut album Jordin Spar ks and single aTattooa\, it wasnat until Jordin handed the reins to her fans\, that things really took off. Allowing them the privileg e of choosing her second single\, they settled on aNo Aira which s aw Jordin hit #1 around the world a including Australia and New Zeal and. Playing her first live shows in Australia and New Zealand as part of this tour\, thereas no doubt that those before her will be left in awe. Hip-hop funk enthusiasts Lowrider will open all Australian sho ws for Alicia on this tour. Lowrider drew major attention upon securin g the opening slot for Christina Aguileraas Australian 2007 tour. 20 08 saw more milestones achieved as they toured nationally with the Big Day Out and released their sophomore record Diamond Amongst The Thiev es (out now through Illusive). Boasting radio favourites aBe Bada and aFrienda\, Diamond Amongst The Thieves introduced Lowrider to a new audience\, and drew rave reviews. Inpress described the album be st\, writing: aThe foursome are not bound by where their sound goes or what path their sound follows. Instead they appear to have free rei n to let their sound\, style and range develop.a On her last Austral ian and New Zealand tour in 2004\, Alicia Keys sold out every show. Th ereas no doubt tickets to see Alicia live this December will sell fa st. LOCATION:Rod Laver Arena @ Batman Avenue, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Aus tralia SEQUENCE:1228252132 UID:E0-001-014747610-7 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-014747610-7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20081218T000000 DTSTAMP:20081028T000340Z SUMMARY:Alicia Keys Australian Tour 2008 - Alicia Keys DESCRIPTION: The Frontier Touring Company and Roundhouse Entertainment are thrilled to confirm the return of R&B superstar Alicia Keys to Au stralian and New Zealand shores this December. Alicia will return for her biggest shows to date Down Under\, and will also perform a series of winery shows. Special guests on this tour will be Jordin Sparks and Lowrider (AUS only). With 30 millions album sales\, 11 Grammy Awards\ , 4 US #1 albums\, a name-check from Bob Dylan\, and most recently bei ng awarded the prestigious honour of recording the Bond theme with Jac k White\, Alicia Keys has set herself apart from her contemporaries. S elling almost 20 million singles\, Alicia has created instant classics with the likes of ‘Fallin’\, ‘A Woman’s Worth’\, ‘Karma and ‘Superwoman’\, and has become one of the brightest stars of this decade. The release of her fourth album As I Am received a raptur ous response from fans\, as they sent it sailing to a #1 debut on the US Billboard chart\, achieving the highest first week sales of any fem ale R&B artist in history. ‘No One’ received two Grammy Awards\, a s the single peaked at #2 in both Australia and New Zealand. The media have been just as taken with what is\, arguably\, Alicia’s finest w ork to date. Spin announced that: “On her melodically powerful third studio album\, she matures into the matriarch of her genre\,” and B illboard mirrored their sentiments: “The strong stories that Keys sp ins are complemented by deft musical arrangements that integrate more rock and pop into her enriched old-school vibe.” Blender were awestr uck\, offering: “The music is dizzying\, even mesmerizing.” The Ne w York Times pronounced that “As I Am radiates not just confidence b ut also experience. On the whole it’s her strongest effort yet.” A nd People Magazine declared that Alicia continued to “scale artistic heights on As I Am" ranking the album their #1 for the year. Those wi tnessing the live shows have been similarly wowed. The Independent ent hused that “Keys proves she's still in a league of her own\,” whil e the Manchester Evening News gushed “Despite lyrics bursting with a ttitude and huge critical acclaim the performing arts school valedicto rian remarkably remains more dignified than diva. And it is that\, tea med with her ability to both silence and excite her audience through h er performance at the piano that secures Keys' place among modern R&B royalty.” Alicia’s special guest at all shows will be the esteemed Jordin Sparks. Winner of American Idol in 2007\, it took Jordin littl e time to establish herself as one of the stars of 2008. Capturing a w orldwide audience following the release of her debut album Jordin Spar ks and single ‘Tattoo’\, it wasn’t until Jordin handed the reins to her fans\, that things really took off. Allowing them the privileg e of choosing her second single\, they settled on ‘No Air’ which s aw Jordin hit #1 around the world – including Australia and New Zeal and. Playing her first live shows in Australia and New Zealand as part of this tour\, there’s no doubt that those before her will be left in awe. Hip-hop funk enthusiasts Lowrider will open all Australian sho ws for Alicia on this tour. Lowrider drew major attention upon securin g the opening slot for Christina Aguilera’s Australian 2007 tour. 20 08 saw more milestones achieved as they toured nationally with the Big Day Out and released their sophomore record Diamond Amongst The Thiev es (out now through Illusive). Boasting radio favourites ‘Be Bad’ and ‘Friend’\, Diamond Amongst The Thieves introduced Lowrider to a new audience\, and drew rave reviews. Inpress described the album be st\, writing: “The foursome are not bound by where their sound goes or what path their sound follows. Instead they appear to have free rei n to let their sound\, style and range develop.” On her last Austral ian and New Zealand tour in 2004\, Alicia Keys sold out every show. Th ere’s no doubt tickets to see Alicia live this December will sell fa st. LOCATION:Adelaide Entertainment Centre @ Port Road, Hindmarsh, South A ustralia 5007 Australia SEQUENCE:1225152220 UID:E0-001-015373224-4 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-015373224-4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20081220T000000 DTSTAMP:20081202T210853Z SUMMARY:A Day On The Green - Alicia Keys DESCRIPTION: The Frontier Touring Company and Roundhouse Entertainment are thrilled to confirm the return of R&B superstar Alicia Keys to Au stralian and New Zealand shores this December. Alicia will return for her biggest shows to date Down Under\, and will also perform a series of winery shows. Special guests on this tour will be Jordin Sparks and Lowrider (AUS only). With 30 millions album sales\, 11 Grammy Awards\ , 4 US #1 albums\, a name-check from Bob Dylan\, and most recently bei ng awarded the prestigious honour of recording the Bond theme with Jac k White\, Alicia Keys has set herself apart from her contemporaries. S elling almost 20 million singles\, Alicia has created instant classics with the likes of aFallina\, aA Womanas Wortha\, aKarmaa and aSuperwomana\, and has become one of the brightest stars of this decade. The release of her fourth album As I Am received a raptur ous response from fans\, as they sent it sailing to a #1 debut on the US Billboard chart\, achieving the highest first week sales of any fem ale R&B artist in history. aNo Onea received two Grammy Awards\, a s the single peaked at #2 in both Australia and New Zealand. The media have been just as taken with what is\, arguably\, Aliciaas finest w ork to date. Spin announced that: aOn her melodically powerful third studio album\, she matures into the matriarch of her genre\,a and B illboard mirrored their sentiments: aThe strong stories that Keys sp ins are complemented by deft musical arrangements that integrate more rock and pop into her enriched old-school vibe.a Blender were awestr uck\, offering: aThe music is dizzying\, even mesmerizing.a The Ne w York Times pronounced that aAs I Am radiates not just confidence b ut also experience. On the whole itas her strongest effort yet.a A nd People Magazine declared that Alicia continued to ascale artistic heights on As I Am" ranking the album their #1 for the year. Those wi tnessing the live shows have been similarly wowed. The Independent ent hused that aKeys proves she's still in a league of her own\,a whil e the Manchester Evening News gushed aDespite lyrics bursting with a ttitude and huge critical acclaim the performing arts school valedicto rian remarkably remains more dignified than diva. And it is that\, tea med with her ability to both silence and excite her audience through h er performance at the piano that secures Keys' place among modern R&B royalty.a Aliciaas special guest at all shows will be the esteemed Jordin Sparks. Winner of American Idol in 2007\, it took Jordin littl e time to establish herself as one of the stars of 2008. Capturing a w orldwide audience following the release of her debut album Jordin Spar ks and single aTattooa\, it wasnat until Jordin handed the reins to her fans\, that things really took off. Allowing them the privileg e of choosing her second single\, they settled on aNo Aira which s aw Jordin hit #1 around the world a including Australia and New Zeal and. Playing her first live shows in Australia and New Zealand as part of this tour\, thereas no doubt that those before her will be left in awe. Hip-hop funk enthusiasts Lowrider will open all Australian sho ws for Alicia on this tour. Lowrider drew major attention upon securin g the opening slot for Christina Aguileraas Australian 2007 tour. 20 08 saw more milestones achieved as they toured nationally with the Big Day Out and released their sophomore record Diamond Amongst The Thiev es (out now through Illusive). Boasting radio favourites aBe Bada and aFrienda\, Diamond Amongst The Thieves introduced Lowrider to a new audience\, and drew rave reviews. Inpress described the album be st\, writing: aThe foursome are not bound by where their sound goes or what path their sound follows. Instead they appear to have free rei n to let their sound\, style and range develop.a On her last Austral ian and New Zealand tour in 2004\, Alicia Keys sold out every show. Th ereas no doubt tickets to see Alicia live this December will sell fa st. LOCATION:Sandalford Wines @ Western Australia, Australia SEQUENCE:1228252133 UID:E0-001-017546357-7 URL:http://eventful.com/E0-001-017546357-7 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR