Jon Bon Jovi has hit the road

“We’re starting in New Jersey and then taking it to the world,” exclaimed Jon Bon Jovi on stage earlier tonight at the grand opening of The Prudential Center in his home state of New Jersey. With that, the band tore into an explosive concert that marked the first of 10 sold-out concerts and the surprise launch of Bon Jovi’s Lost Highway World Tour. Anticipation is running at an all time high as concerts in more than 10 countries have already been confirmed including Canada, the U.S., Japan, New Zealand, England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Holland, Austria – and counting. Tickets for U.S. dates will go on sale beginning Saturday, November 3rd, with additional markets and dates to follow in the coming weeks. Fans should continue to log on to www.bonjovi.com for the most up to date concert and ticket on sale information.

Bon Jovi, who could've played ten nights anywhere in the NY/Metropolitan area, chose to kick off their next World Tour with ten nights at the brand new Prudential Center in Newark, NJ for a total attendance of over 150,000. The band's sustained presence at the new venue was a conscious effort to support the growth of Newark, NJ, which is currently undergoing a major economic revitalization.
"We applaud Bon Jovi's decision to launch their tour from The Prudential Center in Newark to bring worldwide attention to the redevelopment of this American city, and the economic impact this arena will have in the band’s home state," said Randy Phillips, President & CEO of AEG Live, the band's North American tour promoter. "We look forward to the most dynamic Bon Jovi tour yet."

Bon Jovi has set the bar for more than two decades as one of the most successful rock bands in the world. Globally, they have sold more than 120 million albums and performed more than 2,500 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 32 million fans. Their latest album, the Nashville-inspired LOST HIGHWAY was released June 19, 2007, debuted at #1 around the world and includes the hits songs "Lost Highway" and "(You Want To) Make a Memory." The band's 2005 album, HAVE A NICE DAY, featured the Grammy-Award winning song, "Who Says You Can't Go Home," and fueled one of the top-selling tours of 2005.

Bon Jovi’s Lost Highway World Tour Itinerary (as of 25-Oct-07)

30-Oct-07 Newark, NJ The Prudential Center
01-Nov-07 Newark, NJ The Prudential Center
03-Nov-07 Newark, NJ The Prudential Center
04-Nov-07 Newark, NJ The Prudential Center
07-Nov-07 Newark, NJ The Prudential Center
09-Nov-07 Newark, NJ The Prudential Center
10-Nov-07 Newark, NJ The Prudential Center
14-Nov-07 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
15 – Nov - 07 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
17-Nov-07 Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Bank Place
19-Nov-07 London, ON John Labatt Centre
6-Dec-07 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
7-Dec-07 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
9-Dec-07 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre
10-Dec-07 Saskatoon, SK Credit Union Centre
12-Dec-07 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place
13-Dec-07 Calgary, AB Pengrowth Saddledome
15-Dec-07 Vancouver, BC GM Place
16-Dec-07 Vancouver, BC GM Place
11-Jan-08 Nagoya, Japan Nagoya Dome
13-Jan-08 Tokyo Dome Tokyo, Japan
14-Jan-08 Tokyo Dome Tokyo, Japan
16-Jan-08 Kyocera Dome Osaka Osaka, Japan
18-Feb-08 Omaha Qwest Center
20-Feb-08 Detroit The Palace of Auburn Hills
23-Feb-08 Chicago United Center
24-Feb-08 Chicago United Center
28-Feb-08 Washington DC Verizon Center
2-Mar-08 ` Philadelphia Wachovia Center
3-Mar-08 Philadelphia Wachovia Center
5-Mar-08 Pittsburgh Mellon Arena
10-Mar-08 Toronto Air Canada Centre
18-Mar-08 St. Paul Xcel Energy Center
31–Mar–08 Denver Pepsi Center
2-Apr-08 San Jose HP Pavilion
4-Apr-08 Anaheim Honda Center
5-Apr-08 Anaheim Honda Center
8-Apr-08 Phoenix Jobing.com Arena
9-Apr- 08 Los Angeles STAPLES Center
14-Apr-08 Dallas American Airlines Center
15-Apr-08 Oklahoma City FORD Center
20-Apr-08 Kansas City Sprint Center
22-Apr-08 Des Moines Wells Fargo Arena
24-Apr-08 Nashville Sommet Center
26-Apr-08 Ft. Lauderdale BankAtlantic Center
27-Apr-08 Tampa St. Pete Times Forum
30-Apr-08 Atlanta Philips Arena


* Worldwide tour dates will continue to be announced within the coming weeks. Fans should visit www.bonjovi.com for the most up to date concert and ticket on sale information.

* For more information on BON JOVI’s North American tour, visit http://bonjovi.aeglive.com