WCHA Final Five dates set for the Xcel Energy Center

It's that time of year again, Hockey Season is creeping towards a close and tournament dates are being set. The WCHA Final Five sponsored by Red Baron is being hosted at the Xcel Energy Center this year. The Red Baron WCHA Final Five at the Xcel Energy Center will be the Thursday March 18th through Saturday March 20th, game times vary depending on the day.

The WCHA Final Five will feature a quarter-final game, two semi-final games, a third place game and a WHCA Final Five Championship Game. Tickets to all of these games will sell out fast due to lots of Minnesota schools being on Spring Break over the tournament. Don't miss your chance to watch some of the best college hockey around, buy WCHA Final Five Tickets today!

Music Legends Carole King and James Taylor come to the Xcel Energy Center

The Troubadour Reunion Tour featuring legends Carole King and James Taylor is coming to Saint Paul and the Xcel Energy Center on May 25th at 8:00. The two iconic musicians are blending their voices and talents for a tour that will feature both of them solo and together.

Joining King and Taylor on tour will be their original bandmates guitarist Danny “Kootch” Kortchmar, drummer Russ Kunkel and bassist Lee Sklar, famous in their own right as “The Section.” Also joining The Section will be: Rudy Guess, Robbie Kondor, Arnold McCuller, Kate Markowitz, and Andrea Zonn.

James Taylor and Carole King are known for there melodic voices and impressive song writing ability. Both have written Top 40 hits and have spent time on top of the charts. The Troubadour Reunion Tour will be a once in a lifetime performance of two of the greatest singer-songwriters of their time. Don't miss James Taylor and Carole King!

Looking for Restaurants near the Xcel Energy Center, West 7th Street Area provides lots of great eateries

The Xcel Energy Center is host to lots of great sporting, music and theatrical events every week. As the official home of the Minnesota Wild, during the hockey season it seems like there are always people in and around the arena. With the multitude of people who show up on West 7th and Kellogg Street in Saint Paul to attend events at the Xcel Energy Center it may seem like a daunting challenge to find somewhere to eat that won't have you waiting in line for hours and hours...

I would like to suggest a few of my favorite Restaurants near the Xcel Energy Center that always have fast service and great food. The first and obvious choice is the Eagle Street Grill, although the extreme proximity to the Xcel Energy Center can make this bar and grille a bit busy, the food is amazing and there are lots of great drink specials. If you are looking for a lighter option the chef salad there is one of the best in the city.

Another great place to grab a burger and or a brew before attending something on the Xcel Energy Center Event List is McGoverns. McGoverns is located on West 7th just a block away from the Xcel Energy Center.

A third a total local favorite for MN Wild fans who work in the St. Paul area is Cossetta's... a mix salad, pizza, pasta and sandwiches served deli style and Delicious. My personal favorite is the peperoni pizza or the lasagna.

If you are in a hurry, you can always grab arena food inside the Xcel Energy Center and eat in your seat... For wild games I love a big beer and a hotdog with all of the fixings.

No matter which Xcel Energy Center area restaurant you go to, a night in the W 7th Street area is always a good time!

John Mayer and Battle Studies Tour will stop at the Xcel Energy Center

Love him, hate him, think he is a tool... it is undeniable that John Mayer is a mega-star. John Mayer fans stand in line for hours upon hours hoping to get the best tickets, catch a glimpse of John or just hear him sing. His records have all sold millions of copies and he is internationally known as a heartthrob.

The newest John Mayer album, "Battle Studies" is selling like crazy and the hit, "Who Says" is all over the radio right now. The Battle Studies Tour is one of the most anticipated this year, blending classic John Mayer hits like "Your Body is a Wonderland" and new music like his duet with Taylor Swift.

The Battle Studies Tour featuring John Mayer will be stopping in St. Paul at the Xcel Energy Center on March 2nd. Concert Doors for the John Mayer show will open at 7:00. Reggae-funk rockers Michael Franti & Spearhead will open the show.

World's Toughest Rodeo comes to the Xcel Energy Center for two nights

Looking for a way to get in touch with your downhome roots? Need an excuse to wear Cowboy Boots and a Cowboy Hat? Look no farther... The World's Toughest Rodeo is coming to the Xcel Energy Center on January 29th and 30th.

The World's Toughest Rodeo is a combination of talent, adrenaline and luck. Watch from the seats of the Xcel Energy Center as some of the world's best cowboys ride, rope and wrangle. The World's Toughest Rodeo lineup includes: bull riding, bareback, saddle bronc and barrel racing exhibitions. Cowboys and Cowgirls alike use the World's Toughest Rodeo Tour to prove they have what it takes to be called the best in the west.

Following Saturday Nights World's Toughest Rodeo Show, Randy Houser the hit country music star will perform as part of the "Party on the Dirt" concert series. Randy Houser is best known for his smash hit "Boots On" which was an anthem of summer country last year. His new single "Whistlin' Dixie" looks like it will enjoy the same success.

Black Eyed Peas come to the Xcel Energy Center in March

Hit Pop-Rock Group the Black Eyed Peas are coming to the Xcel Energy Center in March. BEP as their fans call them will play in St. Paul on March 22nd at 7:30. The Black Eyed Peas have gone on several tours since their start but lots of critics are hailing the "E.N.D. World Tour 2010" as the best Black Eyed Peas Tour to date.

"The E.N.D. World Tour proves the “energy never dies” with a feast for the senses for hundreds of thousands of fans. The tour will also be “green,” with a unique charitable component to be announced in the weeks ahead."

The E.N.D. Tour will include New Black Eyed Peas hits like "Boom Boom Pow"and " gotta a feeling" and Black Eyed Peas Classics. Black Eyed Peas Tickets are some of the hottest on the market right now and will only continue to rise in popularity and price as the show grows closer. Buy your Black Eyed Peas Concert Tickets today or risk missing one of the best dance-club concerts of the year!

2010 Xcel Energy Center Concert Schedule makes for great Holiday Shopping Guide

Looking for a few last minute gifts? The 2010 Xcel Energy Center Concert Schedule is full of great shows and events, perfect for everyone on your list. The Xcel Energy Center Concert Schedule has a mix of everything from country to acoustic and lots in between. Don't waste time buying Holiday Gifts anywhere else, give the gift of good times at the X!

For those of you who aren't sure which Xcel Energy Center Concerts you should get tickets for here is what my list looked like:
Best Friend: John Mayer Tickets
Mom: Michael Buble Tickets
Dad: Brad Paisley Tickets
Older Brother: Bon Jovi Tickets
Roommates: Taylor Swift Tickets