This year might be a watershed season for the Minnesota Vikings. They have a real quality team that led them to an NFC North championship last year. The strength of their offense was previously Adrian Peterson, a great running back. He is still a major strength for this team and it’s going to be exciting to see the kinds of numbers that he’ll be able to put up in the 2009 season. The team has improved it’s offensive line, so it will be easier for him to get some more yards out of each run. But the importance of having a better offensive line goes beyond that: this week, the Vikings picked up Brett Favre, who decided that he wasn’t going to retire yet after all. As a quarterback, he has had one of the best careers in recent memory. He led the Packers admirably for many years and almost got the Jets into the postseason last year, until he got injured. He had an operation this offseason and will be close to normal power this season. While the team hasn’t yet shown much on the field, it does look like they could win the NFC North title again and maybe get deep into the playoffs. Last year was a struggle, but with a future Hall of Fame quarterback on their team, as well as the continued great play of both offense and defense, this will be a team that has a great chance for success. To be a part of their great upcoming season, get your Minnesota Vikings tickets and enjoy one of your favorite team’s best seasons!

If you missed hearing Phish playing together, then 2009 has to be one of your favorite years ever. Many people thought they would never see these guys playing together again, but the band decided to reunite for a reunion weekend and a series of concerts throughout the summer and into the fall this year. You might have missed some of their shows, but there are still plenty of Phish tickets to go around! They have been playing many different concerts around the country with a variety of different musicians, including Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Nine Inch Nails, and the Beastie Boys. Their musical mixture seems to fit with almost any other artist’s and it’s always exciting to hear them work with other people. Even their performances at Bonnaroo 2009 drew a large crowd and allowed them to work with other performers appearing at the festival. In addition, they are about to release their 14th studio album “Joy” at the beginning of September. They worked with Lillywhite to put together this album and people who have seen the band in person have heard several of their charts during the concerts. They also have a save-the-date statement out for a three day festival, called Festival 8, from October 30-November 1st. It’s already been an amazing year for Phish fans and it’s only going to get better! Remember, it’s not just about the band and the music: there is a whole atmosphere at a Phish concert that you don’t want to miss. No matter if you’ve been to 20 Phish concerts or if this is your first one, you will enjoy their concerts this fall!

Last year at this time, people weren’t sure whether the Eagles were going to be a dominant team in the NFL, because they were playing in the same division as the defending champions. With the strong play of Donovan McNabb and Brian Westbrook, the team ended up in the playoffs and made it all the way to the NFC championship once again. They weren’t able to take out the Arizona Cardinals, but they had shown that they could battle with the very best teams in the league. This year, the Eagles are looking to do even better. McNabb is an amazing quarterback, but there have always been questions about what the team would do were he to get injured. Late last week, the team came up with a solution to that: they signed Michael Vick, a quarterback who was very talented with Virginia Tech and the Atlanta Falcons. This will give the team some flexibility and depth at the quarterback position so that they can have a more complicated attack plan. Vick hasn’t played in several years, and is really eager to get started back up on the football field. They have also added several players on secondary, which will help stop teams like the New York Giants and other NFC East teams from getting high yardage during their games. This year will be a fantastic one for this perennially strong team, so make sure you have your Eagles tickets before the season begins! The tickets are selling fast and you should hurry to place your order!

It has been known as one of the most innovative groups for many years and they make a big tour every winter. Last year, their concerts were among the best-selling of the season and people came out of the shows excited by the spectacle. The orchestra, sometimes called the TSO, has just announced some of their winter 2009-2010 concert dates. With over 60 members in the group, they will split into their normal two touring groups this year and hit more than 80 cities throughout a several month span beginning on November 1st. You can get inexpensive Trans-Siberian Orchestra tickets today to see this outstanding show. In case you’re not familiar with the group, it was founded by Paul O’Neill to perform his rock operas and collaborated with several others to create new ones. The band combines a lot of different kinds of musical styles, from rock to R&B to Broadway. While they are known for Christmas music, they have also been known to perform pieces with non-holiday themes as well. Also, with a hard rock band and a full size orchestra, this band has a unique sound that captures the imagination of many audience members. Meanwhile, they employ a variety of pyrotechnics and large sets to create a theatrical experience that is virtually unmatched in the musical world! If you haven’t had the chance to see this group yet for yourself, you will want to check them out this year and see a show that will impress you in so many ways!

This year is going to be the comeback year for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. At least, that’s the expectations of many of the fans and observers of the team. Order your Notre Dame football tickets and see this team regain their strong position college football! There is some great pressure for this team to hit the ground running this year. Last year’s team was only a couple of mistakes in key games away from finishing 8-4 on the season. This year’s team will see an even stronger and experienced quarterback in Jimmy Clausen. Last year he had some trouble, but showed improvement over the course of the season. This year, he is forecast to be a much better leader with a lot more confidence down the stretch. Wide receivers Golden Tate and Michael Floyd are also expected to be able to haul in passes even more than usual. While there are some spectacular games on their schedule this year, the game on October 17th against USC will be one of the best. Usually USC is able to trounce any of their opponents, but this year might be a completely different story for the Irish. They have a better offense and an improved defense, so it’s going to be a strong possibility that Notre Dame takes this game for the first time in years! The games on the 2nd and 3rd week, against Michigan and Michigan State will also be very important as this team will have the chance to prove themselves against traditionally tough opponents early in the season.

You've seen it on television. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia has been one of the biggest hit shows on cable television to come out in the last few years. And if you've seen the show, you might have seen the episode in Season 4 where the easily annoyed Charlie, who is a co-owner of Paddy's Pub, writes a musical about a superhero named Dayman and the archrival, Nightman. The musical was called "The Nightman Cometh" and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Live is a performance of the that musical. And not only that, it is the night of the show's season premiere and the show will be performed by the actual cast of the show. This will be one of the most entertaining shows of the fall. You can get It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Live tickets for a great low price! Mark your calendar for September 17th, in Upper Darby Pennsylvania. Check our schedule for other performance times and dates! It's going to be a great performance so make sure you're one of the lucky people there!

Now the Taylor Swift is back on tour once again with her "Fearless Tour" you can be there for all the great action live in concert! This fantastic country music singer has been making the rounds over the last several years and has been one of the most popular country music singers. You might have heard about her special concert that happened a few months ago when there was a contest for high school students. They had to send texts to try to win a special concert from her at their school. She came to a small school in Alexandria, Virginia to give a concert for those winners. That competition is over, but you can certainly get cheap Taylor Swift concert tickets from Vivid Seats today! Her current tour will feature her hit new songs as well as some of the best songs from earlier in her career too! She will be playing concerts in Chicago, New York and other cities and she's touring with Kelly Pickler, so don't miss your chance to see Taylor Swift in concert this year!

This November there will be an amazing boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto. Pacquiao has been making a name for himself over the last several years as a boxer that must be reckoned with. The Filipino is working hard for a big fight and it’s going to be very interesting to see what kind of a tactic he puts together for it. One of the things that is being discussed is that Cotto sometimes drops his right hand when he goes on the attack. This gives Pacquiao a big opening to slam him with his strong left. On the other hand, Cotto has been fighting very well of late too. This fight, which will take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, is going to be one of the most-watched of the year. But you could be there in person to see them actually fight it out. Two of the best fighters in boxing today are going toe-to-toe and you should make sure to be there to see it. Another big fight at the Grand will be the Floyd Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel Marquez battle, which will take place on a rescheduled day in September. These two fighters have completely different strengths from one another and it’s an especially exciting time to be a fan of either of them. Get boxing tickets and you will be able to see these or any other matches on the upcoming schedule.

When you first saw Kelly Clarkson on American Idol back in 2002, you must have realized her extraordinary talents right away. The whole world did! For one thing, she won that first season of the show. Or perhaps you have an album or two of hers? She has made a total of 4 albums so far, which have sold an astounding 10.2 million copies in total. In these few years that she’s been releasing singles, she has 8 Top Ten hits, a couple of which made it all the way to the Top 5. Kelly Clarkson concert tickets are available for both her current tour and the tour that will begin shortly after the current one ends in September. It is called the “All I Ever Wanted” tour and it is in support of her album by the same name. The first part of the tour will last until the middle of September and then the second part will be from October to December. Tickets already went on sale a couple weeks ago, but here at Vivid Seats, you still have the chance to get great tickets. If you’re a fan of her music that mixes pop and country styles, then catching one of her performances this fall would be a great idea for you! This tour will take her from east coast to west coast and everywhere in between, stopping in both big cities and small. Take a look at the schedule and find a concert that you want to attend. An evening of great music awaits you!

When the Celtics take the floor this year, they will be attempting to build on the success that they’ve had over the last several years. The season before last, after all, was their championship season. Last year, for a long time, it looked like they might make it all the way to the Finals yet again. They still have all the elements of a great team. Ray Allen will continue to hit impossible shots on a daily basis. Kevin Garnett will add his incomparable strength at power forward again and hopefully he will stay healthy. They have also added Rasheed Wallace from Detroit to give the team an impressive amount of energy at the FC position, where he has shined for many years with the Pistons. Watch for him to make rebounds and protect the basket with the same effectiveness he brought to his old team. Doc Rivers knows how to put together a championship team and train them to play real basketball. The Celtics are clearly very excited to prove themselves to the rest of the NBA once again, aiming not only to win their division again, but to play deeper into the playoffs. They might even get the Finals victory once again. Boston Celtics tickets go on sale on the 27th, so start looking over the schedule to find the best games and be first in line to get your tickets!