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Half Off Mary J. Blige and Robin Thicke Tickets Friday
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
If this were a year or so ago this probably wouldn’t even be happening.
But “thank” tough economic times — coupled with the fact, probably, that the headliner’s most recent CD is nowhere on the Billboard 200 charts — and you’ve got a half price ticket sale tomorrow for the Mary J. Blige show this weekend at Lakewood Amphitheatre.
From 7 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Friday any 200 level seat (covered and uncovered) will be half the original price at any local Ticketmaster outlet, online or charge by phone at 404-249-6400.
Opening for Blige (pictured above with Jay-Z during their sold-our show at Philips Arena in March of this year) Sunday is fellow R&B singer Robin Thicke, who is currently enjoying his best sales week and highest charting album on The Billboard 200, with “Something Else”. His third studio CD debuted this week in the No. 3 position with 137,000 copies sold, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Already have your ticket — or planning to get one now? (Also, CLICK HERE for a blog post on how to get cheap tickets, in general). Think this is happening because of the country’s financial troubles and/or Blige’s latest CD, “Growing Pains,” not having the staying power of multimillion-selling 2005 disc, “The Breakthrough”?
Comments
By Jodi
October 9, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this
Unless its free - I am not going.
By atlfan
October 9, 2008 3:35 PM | Link to this
If she would sing the songs instead of letting the audience sing, I would go… I don’t pay to hear the audience sing!
By swissoatl
October 9, 2008 8:00 PM | Link to this
A shear kee!!! the breakthru tour was hott i mean she sang for 2.5 hours!!! i lived!!! i will give her the one song to let the crowd sing! lol! i hated that jay n mary show all that back n forth! a mess!
By jean
October 9, 2008 11:32 PM | Link to this
to all you mary haters you would not know talent if it hit you in your thick head!!! you will be seeinig a seasoned vetran performer who still is all that! you numbskulls! mary has staying power, not like your current overnight sensations, here today and gone tommorrow! ant time you want to learn about some talent feel free to chat to me i will school you about true talent! don’t hate, CONGRATULATE!! p.s you probably can’t even afford the half price tickets, you cheapskates!!!!
By Vinnie
October 10, 2008 4:26 AM | Link to this
I have most of Mary’s CD and can appreciate the message in a lot of her songs. Having said that, vocally, I think that she is one of the most overrated singers in recent history. Sometimes I cringe when I hear her sing those flat notes. It’s like fingernails on the chalkboard. I agree with Jodi, if it’s free, I will attend. Now, my boy Robin Thicke….that’s another story. Love his voice and sound.
By BBro
October 10, 2008 6:08 AM | Link to this
never heard of her…
By Showers
October 10, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this
MJB is 1 of the best in the game,PERIOD!!!! Not the top, the middle but the bottom line! Audience singing…WHAT? You must “NEVA” yes “NEVA” “EVA” been to 1 of her concert….. She sings and she rocks it! Yes some of her most popular hits she may ask the audience to join in, but name 1 that does not! MJB, my Sis rock it LUV! Free$$$ then you’ll go dont disrepect my Sis like that!
By Jose
October 10, 2008 8:25 AM | Link to this
Will Dwayne Wayne be there? Hey Hey Hey!
By tia
October 10, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this
Stop hating…mary is the bomb and yall just mad. I love her!!!
By Love
October 10, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this
God Robin Thicke is amazing. I would see him anywhere. I would leave when Mary comes on.
By Mo's Mom
October 10, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this
So much for trying to save the fans some money… Ticketmaster is still charging upwards of $15 or more for convenience & building fees.
By Old School
October 10, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this
Mary J Blige is a nice person; however, she can’t sing. I’ve tried to support her by listening to her material but the more I listen, the more I’m convinced that she can’t sing. Call me a hater if you want. You’re entitled to your opinion as I’m entitled to mine.