Monday, March 10, 2008
by JULIE BIFANO (CONTACT)

Duran Duran Heads to the Santa Barbara Bowl English Rockers Announce May Concert Date

Duran Duran announced today that they are kicking off their 22-date Red Carpet Massacre North American Tour in Vancouver, Canada on Tuesday, April 29. They’ve also announced a stop in Santa Barbara, slated for Saturday, May 3 at the Santa Barbara Bowl.

For the past three decades, Duran Duran has been at the forefront of popular music, releasing 12 records since their self-titled debut dropped in 1981. The band has sold over 70 million albums and recorded a multitude of hits. They have also won five Lifetime Achievement awards since 2002, including an MTV Video Music Award, and accolades from Q Magazine, The BRITS, Ivor Novello, and Spanish Ondas.

Tickets go on sale to the public Saturday, March 15 at 10 a.m. Citi® is offering card members a pre-sale opportunity for all U.S. dates, starting Wednesday, March 12 at 9 a.m. EST. For more information, card members should visit privatepass.citi.com. Tickets will also be available to the Duran Duran Fan Community at that time. Other Fan Community offers will be available at duranduran.com and duranduranmusic.com.

Courtesy Santa Barbara Independent