Bon Jovi, Goo Goo Dolls expand spring tour


by Rob Evans
LiveDaily News
January 16, '03 03:02 AM PT
Bon Jovi's 2003 tour with the Goo Goo Dolls has been extended a month, and is now scheduled to run well into April.


Artist information:
Bon Jovi
Goo Goo Dolls



The tour's set list is expected to focus on cuts from Bon Jovi's new album, "Bounce," and will also include material spanning the band's entire career, according to Island Records.

Driven by the hit single "Everyday," "Bounce" entered the Billboard 200 album chart at No. 2 in October, the highest chart debut in Bon Jovi's history.

In other Bon Jovi news, Target has announced that its stores are now carrying an exclusive Bon Jovi CD that features eight tracks previously unreleased in the United States. Two of the tracks are acoustic and live versions of songs from "Bounce." The group also appears in a new Target commercial.

The Buffalo, N.Y.-based Goo Goo Dolls are touring in support of their latest CD, "Gutterflower." The album, which was released last May, was written by the group's John Rzeznik and Robby Takac, and was produced by the band with longtime collaborator Rob Cavallo.


[Note: The following tour itinerary has been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of 16-Jan-2003. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist web sites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]


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February 2002
8 - State College, PA - Bryce Jordan Center
10, 11 - East Rutherford, NJ - Continental Airlines Arena
13 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena
14 - Nashville, TN - Gaylord Entertainment Center
16 - Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena
18 - Auburn Hills, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills
20 - Toronto, Ontario - Air Canada Centre
21 - Montreal, Quebec - Bell Centre
23 - Atlantic City, NJ - Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall
25 - St. Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center
27 - Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center

March 2002
1 - Chicago, IL - United Center
3 - Albany, NY - Pepsi Arena
4 - Boston, MA - FleetCenter
6 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Casino
7 - Philadelphia, PA - First Union Center
9 - Washington, DC - MCI Center
12 - Houston, TX - Houston Rodeo
14 - Fort Lauderdale, FL - Office Depot Center
15 - Tampa, FL - St. Pete Times Forum
19 - Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center
21 - Raleigh, NC - RBC Center
22 - Charlotte, NC - Charlotte Coliseum
27 - Buffalo, NY - HSBC Arena
31 - Cleveland, OH - Gund Arena

April 2003
3 - Denver, CO - Pepsi Center
5 - Salt Lake City, UT - Delta Center
7 - Phoenix, AZ - America West
9 - Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center
10 - Anaheim, CA - Arrowhead Pond
12 - San Jose, CA - HP Center
14 - Portland, OR - Rose Garden Arena
15 - Seattle, WA - Key Arena