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Bon Jovi books the BOK Center

Richie Sambora (left) and Jon Bon Jovi of the band Bon Jovi will perform at the BOK Center arena in Tulsa on April 13. Their new studio album, "The Circle," is set to hit retailers Nov. 10. Mel Evans/ Associated Press file
 
By JENNIFER CHANCELLOR World Scene Writer
Published: 10/23/2009  2:23 AM
Last Modified: 10/23/2009  4:10 PM

Bon Jovi will perform at the BOK Center arena in Tulsa on April 13, the band announced Thursday morning during a press conference on its official Web site.

The band hasn't released specific ticket information yet, but the Tulsa World will report ticket costs and full on-sale date information as details are announced.

The first leg of Bon Jovi's "The Circle" tour starts in February and runs through May, industry tracker Pollstar Pro posted on its Web site. So far, Tulsa is the only Oklahoma date announced in the lineup.

The band will spend nearly two years spanning the globe, including a two-night kickoff event at New Meadowlands Stadium in New Jersey on May 26 and 27, a BOK Center spokesperson said in a press statement. The band will perform 135 shows in 30 countries.

Tickets for the two New Jersey concerts go on sale Oct. 31, and additional tour dates go on sale starting on Nov. 9, the BOK Center said.

Bon Jovi has sold more than 120 million albums and performed more than 2,600 concerts in over 50 countries. A new studio album, "The Circle," will hit retailers Nov. 10.


Jennifer Chancellor 581-8346
jennifer.chancellor@tulsaworld.com
By JENNIFER CHANCELLOR World Scene Writer

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DowntownDan, Tulsa (10/22/2009 11:15:42 AM)
I'm livin on a prayer!
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Arbythree, Tulsa (10/22/2009 11:16:55 AM)
This will be good!!
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Daven, Tulsa (10/22/2009 11:22:23 AM)
They better plan on two concerts! lol! It would sell out both!
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shaw411, Scottsdale, AZ (10/22/2009 11:59:51 AM)
Awesome!!!
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OPEN YOUR EYES TULSA, Tulsa (10/22/2009 12:34:50 PM)
Good for the BOK Center.
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terryf, (10/22/2009 1:14:18 PM)
are they here for a plastic surgery convention along with joan rivers or is this a rock concert?
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2ndjoyce, BA (10/22/2009 1:35:45 PM)
Funny, I thought I specifically asked for Clapton.
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goofus, (10/22/2009 1:40:56 PM)
Attention, all law enforcement in the region:

I realize many of you have become cynical about the all-points bulletins issued for dangerous criminals. I'm sure you think they're essentially all the same and that only the names have changed. But I urge you to pay close attention in your pursuit of Mr. Jon Bon Jovi. He's wanted. Wanted dead or live.

Who is Bon Jovi? Well, to begin with, he's a cowboy. Granted, it's fairly routine for cowboys to run afoul of the law, especially in the winter, when the work and money dry up and they've got time on their hands. Plenty of petty-theft and lewd-behavior calls. But that's not what we're up against. Bon Jovi is no regular cowboy. He rides a horse made of steel.

Bon Jovi is also armed with a loaded six-string that he carries on his back. Reports differ on whether he uses it as a sort of crossbow or whether it's actually a guitar that he plays with such shocking mastery as to render victims helpless. Regardless, take heed.
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What the ?, OK (10/22/2009 1:58:12 PM)
terryf: ?????
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What the ?, OK (10/22/2009 1:59:04 PM)
Good one, goofus!
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edelweiss, Tulsa (10/22/2009 2:15:46 PM)
Good for BOK Center! Great for Tulsa! Keep the big acts commin'!
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Corvetteguy, Tulsa (10/22/2009 2:56:52 PM)
nice one, goofus

p.s. are you running for Mayor?
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Corvetteguy, Tulsa (10/22/2009 2:58:56 PM)
Where are those people who were bashing former Mayor Bull Lafortune for building the BOK center?
Where are you now.......
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goofus, (10/22/2009 3:06:45 PM)
There is other information I need to share with you about Bon Jovi. And no matter how callous you think you are to the attributes of criminals, you may want to brace yourself. Bon Jovi has almost superhuman abilities. Sure, sometimes he sleeps, but sometimes he can go for days without doing so. Days! To compensate for this interruption in his circadian rhythms, Bon Jovi has evidently crafted some sort of alcohol-based calendar, where he can actually tell the day by the bottle that he drinks.

So why are we looking for Bon Jovi? Why is he wanted, wanted dead or alive? A spree of face rocking. Estimates vary as to how many faces have been targeted—some say 800,000, some say 1.2 million—but it is accepted as a fact that he has rocked every single face he has seen. Every one of them. We're not even clear on a motive for this mass face rocking, although there are reports of Bon Jovi complaining of faces that "are so cold." Will he stop at a million faces? How many will be enough? We can't afford to find out.

Now all this being said, if you should come in contact with Bon Jovi, do not look into his face. He will only rock it. And call for backup immediately. Bear in mind, the man has been everywhere, he stands tall, and he rides a steel horse.

Good luck to you all. At this point, I have to be honest, we're living on a prayer.
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parksport, (10/22/2009 3:15:00 PM)
Watch out ladies, I hear his love is like bad medicine and what ya need (much to many a man's disagreement?)! Hope all enjoy the concert.
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Massey, Tulsa (10/22/2009 3:29:40 PM)
Goofus....you're awesome!
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SteveBrown777, tulsa (10/22/2009 3:29:56 PM)
WHHHHHYYYYYYYYYYYY
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Tulsa World Music Reporter Jen Chancellor, Tulsa (10/22/2009 3:49:13 PM)
Goofus: LOLOLOLOLOL!! You've given me a much needed, good-natured belly laugh today. Twice. Thank you, thank you.
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SRV, (10/22/2009 3:53:28 PM)
Who cares?!
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billybob76, (10/22/2009 4:08:14 PM)
Goofus, although funny, you should at least let John Moe get the credit for his writing.
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Tooter, (10/22/2009 4:21:35 PM)
To srv

Bon jovi was biggest touring act of 2007 and in top of 2008. Go back to bed.
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goofus, (10/22/2009 4:33:30 PM)
He did write that...I didn't know this was a thesis, Dr. Billybob 76.
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billybob76, (10/22/2009 4:43:33 PM)
Goofus, I was just stating give credit where credit is due. No need to plagiarize.
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edelweiss, Tulsa (10/22/2009 5:16:30 PM)
SRV, apparently their millions of fans. How many you got?
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Terree, Tulsa (10/22/2009 11:35:03 PM)
right on....i seen him when he played at the convention center in the early 80s...he rocked then and im sure he still rocks...i know i'll be there...but i know im not gonna be warin high heels this time...dam did my feet hurt...lol...
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