Flogging Molly drummer George Schwindt and manager Gary Schwindt are Columbus natives and have been season ticket holders of the Crew for the past six years.

“We’re thrilled to return to Crew Stadium and recreate the magic of last year’s event,” said drummer George Schwindt. “As supporters of the Black & Gold, Crew Stadium is a special place for us, and we’re excited to share our music with the fans after the Portland match.”

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Flogging Molly played their first post-match show on May 26, 2012 following the Crew’s contest with the Chicago Fire, delivering an unforgettable moment in Crew Stadium history.

“We’re excited to welcome Flogging Molly back to Crew Stadium,” said Crew President & General Manager Mark McCullers. “Aside from being one of the most high-energy internationally acclaimed bands, they are true friends of the Crew, and we value our relationship with them.”

All tickets to the Crew vs. Timbers match will grant access to the concert. After overwhelming demand last season for additional field level access, a limited number of VIP field access passes and wristbands are available, allowing for guaranteed VIP field access directly in front of the concert stage in addition to match seating – starting at $42 for south end match seating and $49 for lower level match seating – via TheCrew.com. Tickets for the match are available via Ticketmaster.com, the Crew Stadium Ticket Office, Ticketmaster outlets or by phone (614.447.CREW). Crew Season Ticket Holders should check their email for more information on-field access.

COLUMBUS — America’s premier destination rock festival ROCK ON THE RANGE – which has expanded to three days this year — will hit hard with performances from some of rock’s biggest names.  The 2013 line-up features Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, Smashing Pumpkins, Korn, Bush, Stone Sour, Three Days Grace, Papa Roach, Cheap Trick, Bullet For My Valentine, Volbeat, Lamb Of God, Skillet, A Day To Remember, Buckcherry, Halestorm, Hollywood Undead, All That Remains, Device (with David Draiman), Steel Panther, Sevendust, Sick Puppies, Asking Alexandria, Pop Evil, In Flames, Clutch, In This Moment, Black Veil Brides, The Sword, Ghost, Motionless In White, Red, Deuce, Middle Class Rut, Big Wreck, Oleander, Otherwise, Red Line Chemistry, Young Guns, Thousand Foot Krutch, Mindset Evolution, Tracer, Beware Of Darkness, Heaven’s Basement, American Fangs, Love And Death, Gemini Syndrome and more.

“We’re really looking forward to returning to Rock On The Range with a batch of brand new killer Alice tunes to play for everyone!” says Jerry Cantrell, Alice In Chains.

“Head is back!,” says Korn’s Jonathan Davis. “Rock On The Range is going to start it all off!  Get ready, we are going to hit it hard!”

“Bush are thrilled to be playing Rock On The Range with such great bands,” says Bush’s Gavin Rosdale.  “We look forward to seeing you all out there.”

“This massive lineup has scratched our seven-year itch!” says Gary Spivack, co-executive producer of the event for Right Arm Entertainment.  “Getting Soundgarden for their first Ohio play in two decades and having seminal acts Alice In Chains, Korn, Volbeat and Papa Roach return along with bands new to ROTR that include Smashing Pumpkins and Bush, and everything in between — the spectrum of rock n roll is covered…three days of constant energy.  Rock On The Range is truly where rock lives.”

Now in its seventh year, ROTR will again take place at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, OH on Friday, May 17, Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19, 2013. With the addition of a full slate of artists performing on Friday, festival organizers are also adding a series of additional enhancements for ROTR 2013, including the new ROTR Comedy Tent.

“Our goal with ROTR is to constantly create new and interesting ways to expand the event and give even more value to our fans,” comments Joe Litvag, co-executive producer of the event for AEG Live.  “In 2013, we’ve added a comedy tent within the site that will be curated by The Funny Bone comedy club.  Having a slate of incredible, up-and-coming comedians to riff on the rock experience will be a great change of pace for the weekend. The site layout is also changing dramatically in 2013 to create better event flow, to add more interactive fan activity to the festival, and to allow even more people to experience the higher caliber of talent on the second stage this year.”

As a special limited offer, pre-sale weekend tickets start at a low price of $89.50 (plus fees), for Stadium GA tickets only, from Wednesday, January 30 through Thursday, January 31 at 10:00 p.m. ET. Additionally, a limited number of Stadium GA “4-ticket packs” are also available for $299 — a savings of nearly 25% — beginning on Wednesday, January 30, while supplies last.

Pre-sale tickets are available at www.RockOnTheRange.com. Tickets go on-sale to the general public Friday, February 1 at 10:00 a.m. ET.  Rock On The Range is again offering premiere VIP Packages, Hotel and Ticket Bundles and Camping packages.  Details and prices for VIP, Hotel, and Camping packages are online at www.RockOnTheRange.com. Visit the website, www.facebook.com/rockontherange, and www.twitter.com/rockontherange for the most up-to-date information.

“Rock On The Range strives to deliver an outstanding lineup for an affordable price and this year is no different,” said Ryan Smith, General Manager of Crew Stadium, co-executive producer of Rock On The Range.  ”With the creation of the special $89 pre-sale ticket and 4-pack bundle, rock fans can see over 40 of their favorite bands for an unprecedented value.”

Presented by Right Arm Entertainment, AEG LIVE and Crew Stadium, ROCK ON THE RANGE is a multi-stage music and lifestyle event featuring a potent lineup of bands on three stages and is proud to be sponsored by Monster Energy, Jägermeister, f.y.e., and U.S. Army.  The nationally renowned festival, centrally located in the heart of the country, has annually drawn weekend crowds in excess of 70,000 since its inception in 2007.

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ROCK ON THE RANGE

Now in its seventh year, ROTR will again take place at Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, OH and be marked by a spectacular lineup of rock heavyweights.  With the addition of some notable headliners on Friday, festival organizers are also working on a series of additional enhancements for ROTR 2013.  Improvements, added amenities and updates will be announced in early 2013 with the festival’s line-up.

“We are constantly working to improve upon the success of Rock On The Range,” says Gary Spivack, co-executive producer of the multi-stage music and lifestyle event for Right Arm Entertainment. “For one, we’ll have more ticket buying options than ever before and incentives for the ‘Rangers’ to buy early. Also, no longer will the Friday night be solely a ‘pre-party;’ it will be incorporated into the full weekend truly making ROTR the biggest destination festival for rock ‘n roll in the United States.”

Pre-sale layaway tickets, including Weekend Field GA and Weekend Stadium GA tickets, go on sale Cyber Monday:  November 26 at 10:00 AM ET through www.rockontherange.com.  A four ticket minimum purchase is required.  Layaway tickets will be available for purchase through February 28, 2013 and regular tickets will go on sale in January, 2013

Once again Rock on the Range will offer premiere VIP Packages, Hotel and Ticket  Bundles and Camping packages.  All packages will also go on sale Thursday, November 29 at 10:00 AM ET. Details and prices for VIP, hotel, and camping packages are online at www.rockontherange.com.

“Rock on the Range has become a high-profile national event and a staple of Crew Stadium over the past six years,” said Columbus Crew President and General Manager Mark McCullers. “With more than 70,000 fans from 49 states attending Rock on the Range in 2012, we fully expect the seventh installment to be the best music festival to date in our venue.”

The band lineup for ROCK ON THE RANGE 2013 will be announced early next year Visit www.RockOnTheRange.com, and www.facebook.com/rockontherange for the most up-to-date information.

Presented by Right Arm Entertainment, AEG LIVE and Crew Stadium, ROCK ON THE RANGE is a multi-stage music and lifestyle event featuring a potent lineup of bands on three stages and is proud to be sponsored by Monster Energy and Jagermeister.  The nationally renowned festival, centrally located in the heart of the country, has annually drawn weekend crowds in excess of 70,000 since its inception in 2007.

www.RockOnTheRange.com

www.facebook.com/rockontherange

www.twitter.com/rockontherange

“We are pleased to welcome Kenny Chesney back to Crew Stadium in 2013,” said Columbus Crew President and General Manager Mark McCullers. “This will be Kenny’s fourth show at our venue, and Columbus fans always enjoy his performances. This is another hallmark event in Crew Stadium’s proud history.”

Kenny Chesney has played a country-world record 85 stadium shows in his career and this tour will put him over the 100 mark with 17 stadium dates scheduled. The ‘No Shoes Nation’ Tour starts Saturday, March 16 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. More ‘No Shoes Nation’ tour dates will be announced in the coming months.

The Corona Light Presents Kenny Chesney’s ‘No Shoes Nation’ Tour, starring Kenny Chesney, will feature special guest Eric Church – whose critically-acclaimed album ‘Chief’ was named Album of the Year at the 2012 CMA Awards – as well as Eli Young Band and Kacey Musgraves. Several tour dates will also feature the GRAMMY Award-winning Zac Brown Band, whose latest album ‘Uncaged’ debuted at number one on the Billboard Top 200 (see tour dates below for details).

“I believe what we’ve created on the road is something special,” says Chesney, “the fans, myself, the band, the crew. But it’s really the fans who have given us a wonderful, unique life. What we’ve all built together is the ‘No Shoes Nation.’ There is no better name for this tour.”

‘No Shoes Nation’ marks 20 years of touring for Chesney, who Billboard declares is, “The biggest ticket seller in country music and among the elite touring artists in the world,” and comes on the heels of his wildly successful 2012 ‘Brothers of the Sun’ Tour, which blew away more than 1.1 million fans across the country – his 10th consecutive tour to hit that ticket sale milestone.

For specific on-sale information visit https://tickets.kennychesney.com .

Kenny Chesney is once again teaming up with CID Entertainment to offer very special VIP packages for the 2013 tour.  Guests will choose from either Sandbar or Premium Reserved seating and have access to the pre-game tailgate party featuring a buffet of Kenny’s favorite food, drinks and music.  New to this year’s program is an exclusive VIP only entrance and exit for the Sandbar as well as new gift items including a Kenny Chesney “Coach’s Hoodie”, an exclusive stadium seat cushion and more.  Travel packages including hotel accommodations and shuttle transportation will also be available for each date (visit www.cidentertainment.com/kennychesney   for more information).

Sat. Mar 16 — Tampa, FL -­ Raymond James Stadium^
Sat. May 4 — Columbia, SC – Williams Brice Stadium*
Sat. May 11 — Dallas, TX — Dallas Cowboys Stadium^
Sat. May 18 — Milwaukee, WI — Miller Park^
Sat. May 25 — Landover, MD — FedExField^
Sat. Jun 1 ­ Seattle, WA ­ Centurylink Field^
Sat. Jun 8 — Philadelphia, PA — Lincoln Financial Field^
Sat. Jun 15 — Kansas City, MO — Arrowhead Stadium^
Sat. Jun 22 — Pittsburgh, PA ­- Heinz Field^
Sat. Jun 29 — Columbus, OH ­ Crew Stadium^
Fri. Jul 12 — Minneapolis, MN — Target Field*
Sat. Jul 20 — Denver, CO — Sports Authority Field at Mile High^
Sat. Jul 27 — Anaheim, CA — Angels Stadium^
Sat. Aug 3 – Atlanta, GA — Georgia Dome*
Sat. Aug 10 — East Rutherford, NJ — Metlife Stadium^
Sat. Aug 17 — Detroit, MI — Ford Field^
Sat. Aug 24 — Foxboro, MA — Gillette Stadium^

* with Zac Brown Band, Eli Young Band, and Kacey Musgraves
^ with Eric Church, Eli Young Band, and Kacey Musgraves

About Kenny Chesney

“One of country music’s most triumphant…superstars” (The NY Times), Kenny Chesney has had 24 #1 singles, ten platinum albums, and over 27 million albums sold. The release of his thirteenth album ‘Welcome To The Fishbowl’ last summer coincided with the blockbuster, 22-stadium ‘Brothers of the Sun ‘ Tour, with Chesney and Tim McGraw. Chesney is a CMT and AMA Artist of the Year, a four-time CMA Entertainer of the Year, and a four-time ACM Entertainer of the Year.

COLUMBUS – Columbus Crew Stadium and Bowling Green State University have announced that the school will play its 2012 home football game ver­sus Buffalo at Crew Stadium on Friday, Nov. 23. Kickoff time will be announced at a later date.

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The Falcons’ season-ending Mid-American Conference game will move from Doyt Perry Stadium, marking Bowling Green’s first neutral-site regular-season contest since 2006, when it played Wisconsin at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Single-game tickets for all games will go on sale Aug. 6 and fans will be able to purchase tickets to the Nov. 23 game through Ticketmaster.com, the BGSU Ticket Office, or at the Crew Stadium Box Office.

“With students away from campus for Thanksgiving Break, the Buffalo game became an opportunity for us to take BGSU on the road to one of our most populated alumni areas,” said Athletics Director Greg Christopher. “We view this as more than a football game and truly a university-wide effort and event. The Crew are excited about the partnership and we look forward to the unique event.”

“We look forward to the opportunity to take Bowling Green football to an area where we have a very solid fan base and has been an outstanding recruiting area for our program,” added BGSU head coach Dave Clawson. A total of 12 current Falcons players hail from the Columbus area.

Crew Stadium has hosted numerous college and high school football games and events, but the BGSU-Buffalo game will be the first Division I college game played at the historic venue. Opened in 1999, Crew Stadium was the first major-league stadium built specifically for soccer in the U.S.

“Crew Stadium has a well-earned reputation as an excellent venue for football, and we are excited to welcome Bowling Green and Buffalo this November,” said Crew President & General Manager Mark McCullers. “The number of fans, alumni and affiliated parties from both schools within driving distance promise to make it a memorable event.”

About Crew Stadium
Located adjacent to the Ohio Expo Center, Crew Stadium is a 20,145-seat facility with the ability to hold up to 35,000 for concerts, that features a permanent main stage and roof structure. It is home to the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer and is a target destination for other marquee sports and entertainment events including U.S. Soccer matches, NFL exhibitions, NCAA soccer and concerts.

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Zac Brown Band to play Crew Stadium Sept. 28. Tickets on sale Friday, July 13 at 10:00am. Available at the Crew Stadium Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 800-745-3000.

Located adjacent to the Ohio Expo Center, Crew Stadium is a 20,145-seat facility with the ability to hold more for concerts and features a permanent main stage and roof structure. It is home to the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer and is a target destination for other marquee sports and entertainment events including U.S. Soccer matches, NFL exhibitions, NCAA soccer and concerts.

Share the Stage with Zac Brown Band with this unique experience www.zacbrownband.com/columbus

Tickets go on sale to the general public Tuesday, July 17, at 10 a.m. through ussoccer.com, by calling 1-800-745-3000, at all central Ohio Ticketmaster ticket centers (including Kroger stores) and the Crew Stadium ticket office (open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

Crew Soccer Nation Gold and Black members will have access to a special presale opportunity from Monday, July 9, through Tuesday, July 10. Further information will be emailed directly to them.

Ultimate Fan Tickets (special VIP packages that include a premium ticket, a custom-made official U.S. National Team jersey with name and number, VIP access to the field before and after the game, and other unique benefits) are also available exclusively through ussoccer.com.

As a sponsor of U.S. Soccer, Visa® is pleased to offer all Visa cardholders access to an advance ticket sale prior to the sale to the general public. This advance sale starts at ussoccer.com on Friday, July 13, at 10 a.m. and runs until Tuesday, July 17, at 8 a.m. Visa will be the only payment method accepted through the Visa presale and is the preferred card of U.S. Soccer. Terms and conditions apply.

The U.S. currently leads Group A with four points, ahead of Jamaica based on goal differential. Semifinal Round action resumes Sept. 7, with the United States facing Jamaica at “The Office” in Kingston.

U.S. MNT in Columbus:

• The U.S. holds an unbeaten 5-0-3 record lifetime at Crew Stadium dating back to 2000.
• Columbus Crew Stadium has hosted six World Cup qualifiers, with the USA collecting four wins and two draws.
• The U.S. has surrendered only one goal in eight matches in Columbus, outscoring opponents 12-1 in that span.
• Columbus was the site of the last USA-Jamaica meeting in World Cup qualifying, a 1-1 draw on Nov. 17, 2004, in the final match of the semifinal phase.
• The stadium has hosted the USA’s home qualifier against Mexico in the Final Round for the last three consecutive World Cup qualifying cycles, with the U.S. collecting identical 2-0 wins in 2001, 2005 and 2009.

Guatemala, Jamaica, Antigua & Barbuda, and the United States make up Group A. Each opponent meets twice, once at home and once away, in round robin play. The top two teams from each of three groups will advance to the Final Round of qualifying, which will take place in 2013. Three teams will automatically qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, while the fourth place team will play in a two-leg playoff against the winner of the Oceania region.

Located adjacent to the Ohio Expo Center, Crew Stadium is a 20,145-seat facility with the ability to hold up to 35,000 for concerts, that features a permanent main stage and roof structure. It is home to the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer and is a target destination for other marquee sports and entertainment events including U.S. Soccer matches, NFL exhibitions, NCAA soccer and concerts.

The U.S. Men’s National Team will return to Crew Stadium on Sept. 11 to host Jamaica in the second home match of Semifinal Round CONCACAF qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Kickoff in Columbus, where the U.S. has never lost, is set for 8 p.m. ET, and the match will be broadcast live on ESPN2, ESPN3 and the Univision family of networks. Fans can also follow on ussoccer.com’s MatchTracker and on Twitter @ussoccer. Ticket information will be announced at a later date.

The United States will begin their World Cup qualifying campaign June 8 against Antigua & Barbuda at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. The Semifinal Round opener kicks off at 7 p.m. ET, with live coverage on ESPN, ESPN3 and the Univision family of networks.

“Hosting the U.S. National Team is always an honor and a privilege, and World Cup Qualifying matches are particularly exciting,” said Crew President & General Manager Mark McCullers. “Being in the middle of Semifinal Round, the match is assured of being an important one in the U.S.’s qualifying campaign and we will be focused on delivering the kind of large, passionate crowd Crew Stadium has become known for.”

U.S. MNT in Columbus:

•     The U.S. holds an unbeaten all-time record of 5-0-3 at Crew Stadium dating back to 2000
•     Crew Stadium has hosted six World Cup qualifiers, with the U.S. collecting four wins and two draws
•     The U.S. has surrendered only one goal in eight matches in Columbus, outscoring opponents 12-1 in that span
•     Columbus was the site of the last USA-Jamaica meeting in World Cup qualifying, a 1-1 draw on Nov. 17, 2004, in the final match of the semifinal phase
•     The stadium has hosted the USA’s home qualifier against Mexico in the Final Round for the last three consecutive World Cup qualifying cycles, with the United States collecting identical 2-0 scorelines in 2001, 2005 and 2009.

USA-Jamaica:

•  The United States has never lost to Jamaica, collecting a 10-0-8 record dating back to 1988
•  On U.S. soil, the record stands at 8-0-3
•  Interestingly, the teams have drawn six times out of the eight meetings in World Cup qualifying. The U.S. has won two and tied two in home qualifying encounters
•  One of the most famous victories in World Cup qualifying history for the United States came Oct. 7, 2001, when two goals from Joe-Max Moore  would lead the U.S. to a 2-1 win that, combined with an unlikely series of results, booked the USA’s ticket to the 2002 FIFA World Cup

“Playing a World Cup qualifier in Columbus makes perfect sense, from the quality of the venue to the amazing history the U.S. team has at Columbus Crew Stadium,” said U.S. head coach Jurgen Klinsmann. “The support of the home crowd for these qualifiers can be a big positive for the team, and the fans in Columbus have shown time and time again how much they appreciate the National Team. I have always heard how great a host Columbus is for these games, and I’m looking forward to experiencing it for myself.”

Guatemala joins Antigua & Barbuda, Jamaica and the United States in Group A. Each opponent will meet twice, once at home and once away, in round robin play. The top two teams from each of three groups will advance to the Final Round of qualifying, which will take place in 2013. Three teams will automatically qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, while the fourth place team will play in a two-leg playoff against the winner of the Oceania region.

The U.S. will play a series of friendlies in preparation for the start of qualifying, first meeting Scotland on May 26 at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET, and the match will be shown live on the NBC Sports Network in the channel’s debut broadcast of a U.S. National Team game, as well as the Univision family of networks. Following the match against Scotland, the U.S. continues its competition against the world’s top teams when it hosts five-time World Cup-champion Brazil on May 30, in Landover, Md. Kickoff for the USA’s first ever match at FedExField is set for 8 p.m. ET, and the match will be broadcast live on ESPN2, ESPN3 and Univision.

Located adjacent to the Ohio Expo Center, Crew Stadium is a 20,145-seat facility with the ability to hold up to 35,000 for concerts, that features a permanent main stage and roof structure. It is home to the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer and is a target destination for other marquee sports and entertainment events including U.S. Soccer matches, NFL exhibitions, NCAA soccer and concerts.

The Columbus Crew announced today that it will play host to an international exhibition against Stoke City FC of the English Premier League on Tuesday, July 24, at Crew Stadium. The game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. and be classified as ‘Special Game A’ for Crew Soccer Nation Gold members.

Individual advance ticket prices start at $22, and will go on sale Friday, May 25, at 10 a.m., at the Crew Stadium Box Office, all central Ohio Ticketmaster retail locations, via Ticketmaster phone at 1-800-745-3000 and on-line at TheCrew.com, following the completion of exclusive presale offers to Crew Soccer Nation members and other affiliated parties.

“We look forward to welcoming Stoke City to Crew Stadium in July,” said Crew President & General Manager Mark McCullers. “It is an historic club, and Premiership teams are always compelling opponents for us, both in terms of the interest they generate among our fans and the competitive test they provide on the field.”

Based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and founded in 1863, Stoke City is widely considered to be the second oldest professional soccer club in the world, after fellow English club Notts County. Nicknamed ‘The Potters,’ after the pottery industry in Stoke-on-Trent, it has played in the Premier League since 2008 and is managed by Tony Pulis. Its most decorated and recognizable player is 6-7 striker Peter Crouch, who has scored 22 times in 42 appearances for England’s national team.

Stoke City has won one major trophy, the 1972 Football League Cup, and nearly added another just last year, when it lost to Manchester City in the FA Cup Final. The club has competed in European competitions on three occasions, most recently in the 2011-12 UEFA Europa League.

The club has ties to American soccer, past and present, as well. In fact, Stoke City players represented the city of Cleveland in 1967 as the Cleveland Stokers during the United Soccer Association’s only season of existence before merging with the NASL. Currently, Stoke City board member Phil Rawlins is the majority owner and president of Orlando City of USL Pro.

Brokered by Santio Sports and Entertainment, the match marks the first ever visit of Stoke City to Crew Stadium. The Crew is 9-4-2 all-time in international exhibitions, including 2-3-2 against teams from the English Premier League. The Black & Gold downed Leeds 2-1 in 1997, tied Newcastle United 2-2 in 2000, defeated Fulham 2-1 in 2005, tied Everton 1-1 in 2006, lost to Aston Villa 3-1 in 2007, fell to West Ham 3-1 in 2008, and lost to Newcastle United 3-0 last July.

Founded by American sports pioneer Lamar Hunt, the Columbus Crew is Ohio’s Major League Soccer club, anchoring a diverse sports and entertainment enterprise. One of the league’s Charter Members, it won its first MLS Cup championship in 2008 and has also won the 2002 U.S. Open Cup and MLS Supporters’ Shield titles in 2004, 2008 and 2009. It is now in its 17th season overall and 14th at first-of-its-kind Crew Stadium.