The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. The previous week’s ranking is in parentheses. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.

TOP 20 CONCERT TOURS

1. (1) Bon Jovi; $3,542,435; $98.38.

2. (New) Eagles; $2,001,264; $108.38.

3. (2) James Taylor / Carole King; $1,456,179; $83.24.

4. (3) Taylor Swift; $1,252,594; $62.26.

5. (5) Michael Buble; $882,048; $79.10.

6. (6) Nickelback; $824,514; $62.54.

7. (7) Maxwell / Jill Scott; $670,704; $84.09.

8. (10) Brooks & Dunn; $574,989; $45.60.

9. (11) Star Wars: In Concert; $440,657; $49.06.

10. (12) Chelsea Handler; $386,787; $57.81.

11. (13) Neil Young; $357,036; $126.29.

12. (14) Sugarland; $354,520; $37.13.

13. (15) Carrie Underwood; $346,380; $49.25.

14. (16) Conan O’Brien; $276,692; $61.34.

15. (17) Jeff Dunham; $234,808; $40.83.

16. (18) Norwegian Wood Festival / Mark Knopfler; $215,618; $86.81.

17. (19) Daughtry; $205,364; $39.06.

18. (21) Celtic Woman; $196,832; $54.94.

19. (New) Earth, Wind & Fire; $191,474; $54.16.

20. (20) Rain — A Tribute To The Beatles; $190,241; $42.82.

Here’s a little bit of information provided on what the move The Runaways is about:

The Runaways (Neon Angels) is based on lead-singer Cherie Currie’s book ‘Neon Angel’ – a reflection of her experiences as a rock star, but also delivering a strong anti-drug warning to teens and others. David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” serves as a metaphor for the narrative– a slow countdown, a surreal but spectacular rise to fame, then alienation and burnout – a long long way from home.

The movie chronicles THE RUNAWAYS from 1975 – 1977; formed by teenage girls living near Hollywood, CA., and heavily manipulated by their manager Kim Fowley as ‘jailbait rock’ (all the girls were 16 or younger when the band recorded their first album). The band ultimately succeeds on their own merits as musicians, becoming the first all-girl rock-band to ever break into the world of arena-filling hard rock acts.

Joan Jett, played by Kristen Stewart and Cherie Currie played by Dakota Fanning should provide some scenes together on this movie that are edgy and provide a revolutionary look into the all-girl rock band.  So if you’re looking to hear some good punk music from the 70’s, check this movie out!

The Runaways premiers worldwide April 9th, 2010.

Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett

The music industry changes constantly, we’ve lost a superstar in Michael Jackson, not to mention the world famous guitarist Les Paul.  It’s a strange world we live in, and certainly nothing really shocks us anymore.  It seems to be more influential when a musician passes away because of the feelings they put us through with their music.  Either way, the world continues to turn and we’ve all learned as this year goes by.  It’s coming to a close and here’s to it ended safely and as happily possible.

Alberts Gifts has undergone some transformation blog wise this year, and it’s a good thing I believe.  Were doing what we can to provide you music gift ideas as well as current and relevant stories that are happening or have just happened in the music world.

As of right now, all we can do is wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!  Enjoy it!

I also must inform you that our wonderful holiday sale is ending on AlbertsGifts.com.  You have two days left to receive free shipping on orders over $25, of course ground/domestic.  Take advantage of the sale, even if your gifts may arrive after Christmas.  It’s a deal that you just can’t pass up.

However, most see this as another “bullying” attempt from the RIAA as most Internet Service Prodivers are watching the case of FCC vs. Comcast.  Which just ended in the user’s favor, due to Comcast limiting bandwidth of a certain user without notification.  This breaks into the whole “net neutrality” issue, that most people have been up in arms about for the past six months.  How much have our American ISP’s been withholding in bandwidth to keep their cost down while charging us the most they can?  At this time, its still a secret as to how much is being hidden, and will probably never be known how much they hide from the user base.  But, this much is now known, if limited they can be sued in court.

Which, comes back to the whole, limiting bandwidth in partnership with the RIAA, will it be possible to do?  What do the ISP’s get out of this, aside from alienating their customer base and potential loss of customers?  At this time, its all unclear and won’t be known for some time.

But either way you look at it, it could be a good or bad thing for illegal downloads on the net.

Information about the press release regarding the RIAA can be found here:  Daily Pennsylvanian