From the blog

From the blog

A few concerts not to be missed this summer

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Justin Timberlake

Where: Kórinn in Kópavogur
When: August 24, 19:30
Price: From 14.990 kr. (ISK) to 19.990 kr. (ISK)
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This concert is a part of The 20/20 Experience World tour which Justin Timberlake embarked on to celebrate his third and fourth albums, The 20/20 Experience and The 20/20 Experience 2 of 2. The tour has gotten good reviews and is this something that no Justin Timberlake fan can miss!

 

Tom Odell

Where: Eldborg in Harpan
When: June 26, 20:00
Price: From 6.990 kr. (ISK) to 9.990 kr. (ISK)
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Tom Odell released his first extended play in 2012, where among other songs is Another Love, which was a hit in Iceland and around the world. His first album, Long Way Down, was released last year and was Another Love also to be found there. His performance live has gotten a lot of praise and it‘s obvious that he enjoys what he does.

 

David Guetta

Where: Laugardalshöll
When: June 16, 19:00
Price: From 7.900 kr. (ISK) to 9.900 kr. (ISK)
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The DJ David Guetta has collaborated with many musicians through the years, (for example: The Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Rowland, Flo Rida and Sia) and the stars strive to be able to work with this genius. He is very ambitious about his concerts and wants them to be visually impressive. Those going to his concert can expect to have a great time, as he knows exactly what he is doing.
Note: The age limit is 18 years old.

Neutral Milk Hotel

Where: Norðurljós in Harpan
When: August 20, 20:00
Price: 6.500 kr. (ISK)
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Neutral Milk Hotel is an American indie-rock band, consisting of members Jeff Magnum, Scott Spillane, Jeremy Barnes and Julian Koster. The band was formed in the 1980s, but went on hiatus in 1998. But in April 2013 they announced that they would be going on a reunion tour, which continues to this day. Their music has given various musicians inspiration through the years, including Arcade Fire and Bon Iver. This is a great band and should indie-rock fans definitely not let this pass them by.

Wynton Marsalis

Where: Eldborg in Harpan
When: July 4th, 20:00
Price: From 5.900 kr. (ISK) to 13.900 kr. (ISK)
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Wyntom Marsalis is one of the most famous jazz-musician in the world, as he has revolutionized the definition of jazz with a number of different original compositions. He has travelled to 30 countries and performed in all continents of the world (excluding the Artic) and has won 9 Grammys and a Pulitzer prize for his good work. His concerts are an amazing experience and it‘s clear to see that he‘s one of the more talented jazz-musicians of the modern world.

Neil Young & Crazy Horse

Where: Laugardalshöll
When: July 7th, 21:00
Price: From 14.900 kr. (ISK) to 31.900 kr. (ISK)
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In 1969, Neil Young released the album Everybody Knows This is Nowhere with the band Crazy Horse, which then consisted of Danny Whitten, Billy Talbot and Ralph Molina. Today, Frank “Poncho” Sampedro has joined the band, while Danny Whitten has left it. Their concerts have been getting good reviews and it’s clear to see that this collaboration is a great success.

 

The Pixies

Where: Laugardalshöll
When: June 11th, 20:00
Price: From 6.700 kr. (ISK) to 8.700 kr. (ISK)
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The Pixies is an American band which plays various genres of rock, including indie-rock, surf-rock, psychedelia, etc. The band was formed in 1986 by Joey Santiago, Black Francis, Kim Deal and David Loverin. Today, Paz Lenchantin has joined the group while Kim Deal has left it. Early in the year 1993, the band broke up, but in 2004 they had a reunion.
This concert is a part of the tour celebrating the release of their new album, and the warm up band for this event will be Mono Town.