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We noticed we were blogging a lot about live events in Boston and New York. That’s not a surprise given that the amount of events going on in both cities throughout the year. Fans in these cities have to choose what they want to do on any given night: sometimes its between a baseball game in the Bronx, a concert at PNC, or a show on Broadway. Or its sitting atop the Green Monster at Fenway versus a country music festival at Gillette Stadium. Tough life. We make it easier.

We’re creating new FanSnap blogs for Boston and New York. Each blog will be the go-to resource for all things sports, tickets, and theatre related within each respective city. We will provide you with the best possible tools to help guide you towards the events you want to see.

For example, weekly FanSnap 60 Index’s on in both Boston and New York rank the “hottest” concerts in each given metro area. We follow closely each professional sports team home and away appearances, and we can help point you to the best valued ticket available on the secondary ticket market. Each specific blog is also a great place to find any sort of breaking news on anything ticket related, as well as commentary from bloggers within each city’s home crowd.

So, for Bostonians, check out:

FanSnap Boston Blog: How to Get the Hottest Tickets

And for New Yorkers, follow:

FanSnap New York: How to Get the Hottest Tickets

Update to the Update! The ticket “on sales” for fifteen of Taylor Swift’s concert dates are tomorrow, Oct. 23.  Where? Austin, Dallas, Corpus Christi, Philadelphia, Detroit, Kansas City, Newark, Long Island, Houston, and Washington DC.  In the likely event her shows sell out, or you just don’t like the tickets you find left at the box office, you have two choices:

1) Go to a ordinary search engine, type in “taylor swift tickets” and spend the next several hours clicking on ticket web site URLs, trying to navigate each one, opening lots of browser windows and post-it notes, OR…

2) Come to the FanSnap ticket search engine (since we have already searched dozens of ticket sites for you), find the tickets you want in about a minute, then quickly buy them from the ticket site with the tickets whose shopping cart we conveniently drop you into!

Your call.

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(Update) Your next ticket to see Taylor Swift will be on November 7, 2009 when the emerging star hosts Saturday Night Live . Let’s see… We’d better see a skit that is Taylor’s visualization of how the VMA Kanye, Beyonce debacle should have played out. We’d like to see Taylor Swift brawling with Kanye, even if it is an SNL skit. SNL should also do a recurring skit throughout the night with Taylor Swift dating Taylor Lautner to make fun of her rumored relationship with the Twilight star. What else?

Taylor Swift tickets are among the hottest ticket fans searched for on FanSnap of any ticket in any Genre this year. Taylor admitted on her website that she was surprised at how popular her tickets were. On the heels of that success, Taylor announced new dates for the continuation of the Fearless tour for 2010 on her website.

Taylor’s good friend, American Idol finalist Kellie Pickler, again joins Taylor as a featured artist on all of the North American FEARLESS dates, and top selling new artist of 2009 Gloriana returns to open all of the shows.

Of course there is some irony here that we couldn’t help but notice. Just last month, Kanye West stormed the stage at the MTV VMAs and interrupted Taylor’s acceptance speech for  “best female video.” Kanye went on Leno the next night and apologized. Just a few weeks later, Kanye West In Spite of Taylor Swift MTV VMA Debacle Announces Tour with Lady GaGa, which was canceled shortly after it was announced.

Now, Taylor, who at 19 is the youngest artist in history to be nominated for the Country Music Association’s prestigious Entertainer of the Year Award, will kick off her FEARLESS 2010 Tour on February 4th in Brisbane, Australia and play five shows Down Under before beginning her North American run on March 4th in Tampa, Florida. In 2010, Taylor will headline 37 shows in 29 cities in 22 states and provinces in the US and Canada.

Taylor Swift tickets in New York, NY (Madison Square Garden) Dec. 11, 2009 — 2,000+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets in Tampa, FL (St Pete Times Forum) Mar 4, 2010 — 5,000+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets in Orlando, FL (Amway Arena) Mar 5, 2010 — 3,000+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets Sunrise, FL (Bank Atlantic Center) Mar 7, 2010 — 6,000+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets Austin, TX (Frank Erwin Center) Mar 10, 2010 — 2,000+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets Dallas, TX (American Airlines Center) Mar 11, 2010 — 3,000+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets Corpus Christi, TX (American Bank Center) Mar 12, 2010 — 1,000+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets Philadelphia, PA (Wachovia Center) Mar 18 & 19, 2010 — 5,000+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets Charlottesville, VA (John Paul Jones Arena) Mar 20, 2010 — 3,000+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets Auburn Hills, MI (Palace of Auburn Hills) Mar 26, 2010 — 3,000+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets Cincinnati, OH (US Bank Arena) Mar 28, 2010 — 4,000+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets Oklahoma City, OK (Ford Center) Mar 31, 2010 — 6,000+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets Wichita, KS (InTrust Bank Arena) Apr 1, 2010 — fewer than 100 ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets Kansas City, MO (Sprint Center) Apr 2, 2010 — 3,000+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets Denver, CO (Pepsi Center) Apr 6 & 7, 2010 — 10,000+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets Fresno, CA (Save Mart Center) Apr 10, 2010 — 3,000+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets in San Jose, CA (HP Pavilion) Apr 11, 2010 — 3,000+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets in Los Angeles, CA (Staples Center) Apr 15, 2010 — 15,000+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets in Lexington, KY (Rupp Arena) Apr 29, 2010 — fewer than 100 ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets Columbia, SC (Colonial Life Arena) Apr 30, 2010 — 100+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets in Raleigh, NC (RBC Center) May 1, 2010 — 4,000+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets in Des Moines, IA (Wells Fargo Arena IA) May 6, 2010 — 4,000+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets in Saint Paul, MN (Xcel Energy Center) May 7, 2010 — 4,000+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets in Moline, IL (i wireless Center) May 8, 2010 — 5,000+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets in Newark, NJ (Prudential Center) May 12 &13, 2010 — 8,000+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets in Uniondale, NY (Nassau Coliseum) May 14 & 15, 2010 — 6,000+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets in Kanata On, ON (Scotiabank Place) May 20, 2010 –1,000+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets in Toronto, ON (Air Canada Centre) May 21, 2010 — 2,000+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift in Houston, TX (Toyota Center) May 25 & 26, 2010 — 3,000+ ticket listings

Bayou Country Superfest Featuring Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Kellie Pickler, David Nail and Gloriana in Baton Rouge, LA (Tiger Stadium) May 29, 2010 at 4:00PM — 3,000+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets in Washington, DC (Verizon Center) Jun 2, 2010 — 4,000+ ticket listings

Taylor Swift tickets in Boston, MA (Gillette Stadium) June 5, 2010 — 3,000+ ticket listings

Here’s what some of the nation’s top critics had to say about Taylor Swift and the FEARLESS 2009 Tour:

“Swift’s fans don’t just believe in her savvy songwriting and gracious, magnetic stage presence. They trust her as a peer. And if the unerring pleasures of her set – and the crowd’s Beatles-sized reactions – were any indication, they’ll be trusting her for a long time.” – The Los Angeles Times

“Country queen Taylor Swift charms the L.A. crowd.” – The Hollywood Reporter

“The two-hour, three-act spectacle doesn’t slow down.” – Rolling Stone

“Swift delivers delight at the Garden. For nearly two hair-flinging, spangly gowned hours, Swift showed why she’s all set to be the biggest star around. Swift writes like Everygirl and sings like her hero. That’s a combination that can’t be beat. A delightful performance. . ..her sold-out show felt more like a victory lap.” – New York Newsday

You may be the biggest Taylor Swift fan, or maybe her brand of country isn’t your cup of tea. Regardless, this story has to make you think, “go Taylor!”

Christian

How about that Yankee… defense? Wow, impressive defense and CC Sabathia on the mound were keys to the ALCS opening game win for the pin stripes. The Yankees lead the Angels in the ALCS 1 – 0. The Yankees have been among the most in-demand tickets in all of sports this season and the playoffs are no different. In fact, Yankees tickets are the most sought after of all playoff teams.

Zoomed in view of our Yankee Stadium tickets map. You can compare tickets by row.

Like ALCS Game 1 where there were 8,000 tickets listed from $40 on game day, there is tremendous ticket availability and price variability for Game 2. For example, Fans can find tickets listed in Main Outfield 233 A, for $72 and $358 in the same row. Here’s what tickets for ALCS Game 2 are looking like right now.

• Tickets listed = 16,000+
• Get-in price  ticket = $45
• Average ticket price = $241
• Average Bleachers tickets = $105 (Best Value = $54)
• Average Legends tickets = $1,100 (Best Value = $274)
• Average Field Outfield tickets = $235 (Best Value = $86)
• Average Terrace Outfield tickets = $149 (Best Value = $45)
• Average Terrace Dugout tickets = $162 (Best Value = $54)
• Average Terrace Suite tickets = $220 (Best Value = $61)
• Average Field Dugout tickets = $484 (Best Value = $137)

Check our calendar with the MLB post season calendar.

Tickets Map of Angel Stadium for the MLB ALCS

The Angels and Dodgers have both locked up berths to the ALCS and NLCS respectively. The Angels head to New York to face the Yankees in Games 1 and 2 of the ALCS and then return home for Games 3-5. The Angels will return to New York for Games 6,7 as necessary.

There is tremendous ticket availability and price variability for the series. For example, in the Field MVP 112, on Monday (Oct. 19), there are tickets listed for $125 in the same row as tickets listed for $550. There are clearly values to be had. The trick is to check often and then move quickly when you find what you’re looking for. The ticket market, like the stock market is based on supply and demand. When there are values to be had — like below — they will get snapped up quickly.

Zoomed in Tickets Map of Angel Stadium for the MLB ALCS in Los Angeles with row-level detail

Angels home games ticket information follows:

Game 3 (Oct 19) – ALCS: Yankees at Angels tickets

• Tickets listed = 5,000+
• Get-in price (lowest price) ticket = $75
• Average ticket price = $222
• Average Diamond Hall of Fame Section ticket = $1,495 (Best Value = $883)
• Average Upper View Section tickets = $105 (Best Value = $75)

Game 4 (Oct. 20) – Yankees at Angels playoff tickets

• 6,000+ tickets from $75
• Tickets listed = 6,000+
• Get-in price (lowest price) ticket = $75
• Average ticket price = $227
• Average Diamond Hall of Fame Section ticket = $1,224 (Best Value = $999)
• Average Upper View Section tickets = $107 (Best Value = $75)

Game 5 (Oct. 22) – Yankees – Angels tickets in LA – (If Necessary)

• 5,000+ tickets from $62
• Tickets listed = 5,000+
• Get-in price (lowest price) ticket = $75
• Average ticket price = $248
• Average Diamond Hall of Fame Section ticket = $2,410 (Best Value = $2,206)
• Average Upper View Section tickets = $120 (Best Value = $75)

Dodgers tickets too are very hot this post season – even without an NLCS foe determined yet. For the Dodger’s first two home games against either the Rockies or Phillies, fans can find more than 20,000 tickets with FanSnap.com starting at $38. The average ticket price for the two games is currently $151.

Check our calendar with the MLB post season / playoffs schedule here: http://www.fansnap.com/blog/2009/10/mlb-playoffs-road-to-the-world-series/

Christian

NFL FanDemand Rankings –Week 3

Top teams in the FanSnap FanDemand^sm rankings for week 3 of the NFL season include the Dallas Cowboys (claiming the top spot for the first time this season) followed by the Bears, Giants, Steelers and Eagles.

NFL FanDemand Rankings – Week 2

The defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers fell out of the #1 slot in the FanSnap FanDemand^sm rankings this week as they travel to Chicago to take on the Bears. The Bears now sit atop the FanDemand rankings. The Steelers maintain a strong #2 position, which means both Steelers fans and Bears fans will be vying for the hottest ticket in the NFL — seats at Soldier Field on Sunday. (see the complete rankings below)

The Cowboys and Patriots remain in the top five. The Giants moved up from #7 to #4. The Eagles fell from #2 to #6.

The Eagles were at Carolina last week, and have the red-hot Saints at home on Sunday, but will likely be without Donavan McNabb who fractured ribs in the Panther game.

The Giants visit the new Cowboys Stadium for the first time on Sunday for what has become a heated rivalry game with the Cowboys. Both teams are coming off season-opening wins. Fans of both teams have high expectations this season.

The Patriots slipped a slot in the rankings this week possibly due to the trouble the team had with the Bills in week 1 – even with QB Tom Brady back under center. The Pats travel to East Rutherford to take on the Jets.

The Bengals (up from #23 last week to #7 this week) travel to Green Bay to take on the #8 Packers.

The Monday night game features the #18 Dolphins at #17 Colts.

FanSnap Ticket results include more than 12 million sports, theater and concert ticket listings to 30,000 plus events.  The FanSnap FanDemand rankings are proprietary and include ticket searches as well as average price for the tickets searched.

Week 1 FanSnap FanDemand rankings are here.

Christian