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Eagles take flight at Qwest Center

One of the great rock bands of all time are making their way to the Qwest Center as the Eagles will perform in Omaha on Saturday, Nov. 8.

The foursome of Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmitt have made a huge mark on the American music scene during the past three decades. Songs like "One Of These Nights," "Lyin' Eyes" and "The Long Run" have more than stood the test of time over the years and are still staples on classic rock radio stations all over the country.

Each of the band members has had their share of solo success as well. Henley has won several Grammy Awards for his solo work, Frey has made a name for himself with roles in music and movies (you may remember him as the owner of the Arizona Cardinals in "Jerry Maguire"), and Walsh and Schmitt have had solo hits as well.

But they are at their best when they are together in the collective known as the Eagles -- their reunion in 1994 (called "a 14-year vacation" by Frey) was one of the most celebrated reunions in rock and sparked not only a successful live album and tour, but kept the group on the rock scene into the 21st century.

The band has finally released an album of new music, "Long Road Out Of Eden" and is out on tour in support of the album. It's a concert you won't want to miss, so check out the Eagles on Saturday, Nov. 8 with tickets from Ticket Express -- where no event is ever sold out.

AC/DC to light up Qwest Center

Austrailia has given us kangaroos, Crocodile Dundee and their own brand of football. Their loudest import, however, is a five-man band of guitar-slinging rockers and they're coming to Omaha this January.

AC/DC has been rocking the world for over three decades, and they will be making a stop in Omaha for a concert at the Qwest Center on Thursday, Jan. 15.

The band was formed by guitar-wielding brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, and they first rose to fame in the late 1970's with tracks like "TNT" and "Highway To Hell." But it was the untimely death of lead singer Bon Scott that ultimately drove the band to icon status, and their 1981 release, "Back In Black" -- featuring new lead singer Brian Johnson -- became one of the biggest-selling albums of all time.

Since then the band has gone on to worldwide fame and has been inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Songs like "Thunderstruck" and "Moneytalks" are fan favorites, and the band has just released its first album in almost a decade, "Black Ice."

This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see one of rock's legendary acts, so don't miss out on your chance to see AC/DC in concert. Get your tickets now at Ticket Express -- where no event is ever sold out.

Metallica, Neil Young to perform at Qwest

Two more rock legends are set to shake the foundations of the Qwest Center with back-to-back concerts this November.

On Wednesday, Nov. 5, the great Neil Young will hit the stage, with Death Cab for Cutie serving as the opening act. Young was one of the founding members of 60's legends Buffalo Springfield and was a part of the classic team of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young that hit big in the 1970's with songs like "Ohio." Young continues his work as a solo artist and should put on a tremendous show that should not be missed.

The following night, the rafters will get a good dusting off at the Qwest Center with the loud, crunching thrash metal sounds of Metallica. The four-man band from California is releasing a new album, "Death Magnetic" and will be out on tour in support of the album. Down will be the opening act for what should be a loud, physically-demanding performance.

The fall concert season is ready to kick into gear, and you can get tickets for all the great upcoming shows at the Qwest Center now at Ticket Express -- where no event is ever sold out.

Former Olympians to compete at Swim Trials

Over 1,000 swimmers are competing for a shot to make the U.S. Olympic team at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Swim Trials June 29-July 6 at Qwest Center Omaha.

Among those swimmers are 28 athletes who already know a thing or two about making it to the Olympics. And of those 28, 26 are swimmers who were good enough to make it to the medal stand as one of the top three swimmers in the world in their particular event.

The list of swimmers is highlighted by eight-time gold medalist Michael Phelps, who went on a tear at the 2004 Olympics and could be in line to win even more if he qualifies for this summer's Olympics in Beijing, China.

Dara Torres is among the top women swimmers competing, and she is trying to become one of a very select few female swimmers to compete in four Olympics. She made her first Olympic team in 1984 and won a gold medal as part of the 400-meter relay team. She has gone on to win nine medals, four of them gold, and at 41 years of age will try and outlast some of her younger competitors in a chance to make her fourth U.S. Olympic team.

The list of past Olympic qualifiers who are scheduled to compete in this year's swim trials are as follows:

Men -- Michael Phelps, Jason Lezak, Gary Hall Jr., Gabe Woodward, Neil Walker, Peter Vanderkaay, Klete Keller, Ryan Louhte, Erik Vendt, Larsen Jensen, Aaron Peirsol, Brendan Hansen, Mark Gangloff, Scott Usher, Ian Crocker.

Women -- Dara Torres, Amanda Beard, Natalie Coughlin, Kara Lynn Joyce, Amanda Weir, Dana Vollmer, Katie Hoff, Carly Piper, Margaret Hoelzer, Tara Kirk, Megan Jendrick, Rachel Komisarz, Kaitin Sandeno.

Don't miss out on seeing these talented swimmers in action. Get your tickets for the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials now at Ticket Express -- where no event is ever sold out.

Dave Matthews Band to perform at Qwest Center

It was just announced Thursday morning that the Dave Matthews Band is going back out on the road in support for a new album, and they will be making a stop at Qwest Center in Omaha this summer.

Pollstar reported Thursday that the tour will include a stop at the Qwest Center on Tuesday, July 22, two days after Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers performs at Qwest Center.

We will have more information available on the Dave Matthews Band concert as it becomes available. You can get your tickets for all Qwest Center shows at Ticket Express -- where no event is ever sold out.

Linkin Park Announces Show at Qwest Center

Alt-rock megastars Linkin Park will bring their brand of hard rock to the Qwest Center on February 12.  The Qwest Center is one of only 15 scheduled dates on Linkin Park's tour and will be the first stop on the tour as well.

Linkin Park got their big break in the early 2000's with hits such as "Crawling" and "In The End."  Three albums later, including the collaboration with rapper Jay Z, the band has become a household name and one of the biggest rock acts performing today.

The band will doing something very different in terms of the concert experience.  Linkin Park will offer a digital souvenir package with their tickets which will get the fan a copy of the live performance at the Qwest Center as well as photos of the concert.

MECA Board Opposes New Baseball Stadium

MECA board, the group of people that run the Qwest Center in Omaha, have decided not to support the proposed new downtown ballpark planned to be built in parking lot D of the Qwest Center.  David Sokol said in the Omaha World Herald that building the new ballpark in parking lot D is "off the table from MECA's standpoint."  Sokol is the chairman of the MECA board and is also a member of the 6 person committee set up by Mayor Mike Fahey to determine if building a new stadium is feasible.

MECA protests that if the new ballpark were to be built in parking lot D that it would limit the parking situation (obviously) and disallow the Qwest Center from possibly expanding later in the future.

A new downtown stadium is being proposed for the new site of the College World Series.  Mayor Mike Fahey is trying to secure a new contract with the NCAA for a 10-20 year deal that would keep the CWS in Omaha.  Part of that contract requirement is to either rebuild Rosenblatt Stadium or build a new one.

Creighton Builds New Stadium

The Qwest Center could lose some of their UNO sports contracts due to a new stadium being built by Creighton University.  Creighton will start building a new stadium this month that will house the Women's basketball and volleyball teams for Creighton.

So why are we talking about Creighton if its not about basketball at the Qwest?  Well, the women's volleyball and basketball are currently housed in the Civic Auditorium.  When this new arena is built the only sport to play in the Civic would be the Omaha Beef (arena football).

The Omaha World Herald stated that UNO may be interested in moving their athletics to the Civic if renovations took place.  This could take the hockey team away from the Qwest which, along with Creighton men's basketball are the only two permanent sports to play in the Qwest Center.

American Idol Judges Come To Omaha Again

American Idol Judges will be at the Qwest Center this Friday and Saturday to judge the people that made it past the first round back in August.  Little word has been given on who they have chosen but camera crews have been spotted around Omaha who are doing pieces on contestants who made it.

According to Omaha.com, one such camera crew showed up at the Prestige bar and grill and filmed Russ Koley who performed an impromptu set Thursday.

The "Omaha" show will likely air in January and include footage of the August primary auditions and a mix of stories on the people who made it further.

Good luck to all of the contestants this weekend.  Make Omaha proud!

New Baseball Stadium May Intrude on Qwest Parking

The Qwest Center may be getting a large neighbor to the North if the city of Omaha approves a new building plan to construct a baseball stadium.  The baseball stadium is being hotly debated in Omaha as the city of Omaha and the NCAA work out if the College World Series will stay in the city its taken place in for 58 years.  The city proposed the plan to the NCAA in hopes of keeping the College World Series in town for another 10 years.

According to the Omaha World Herald, the new stadium was originally proposed to be around 15th and Cuming Street but the newest proposal puts the stadium in parking lot D of the Qwest Center.  This has raised questions about parking for the Qwest Center and for the new stadium.

When asked about the parking situation Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey said "We don't want to do anything that jeopardizes the smooth operations of the Qwest Center."