Goo Goo Dolls, Will.i.am to headline '12 Birds Nest

NewsDecember 22, 2011KPHO

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (KPHO) -

Grammy-award winning artists the Goo Goo Dolls and Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas, who will be performing a special DJ set, will headline this year's entertainment line-up at the 2012 Coors Light Birds Nest during the Waste Management Phoenix Open, Feb. 1-4.

Legendary American rock band the Goo Goo Dolls will wow the crowd with their unprecedented 13 No. 1 and Top Ten multi-format hit singles including "Black Balloon," "Name," "Slide," "Stay With You," and "Sympathy" as they take the stage at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2.

Performing a special DJ set, Will.i.am of The Black Eyed Peas, which has sold an estimated 56 million records worldwide, will hit the stage Friday, Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. Widely regarded as one of music's top producers, Will.i.am has collaborated with artists such as Justin Timberlake, John Legend, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson and many more.

Making his third consecutive appearance at the Birds Nest, national recording artist Kelley James will open Thursday evening at 6 p.m. James' music is a fascinating collection of acoustic guitars, hip-hop beats, thoughtful lyrics, and freestyle flows.

Flashback Heart Attack, an '80s cover band from Southern California, will close out the Birds Nest entertainment line-up on Saturday, Feb. 4.

Also, back again for a third straight year and performing nightly will be the world's No. 1 Video DJ - Roonie G.

The main act for Wednesday, Feb. 1 will be announced at a later date.

Birds Nest tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000, http://www.ticketmaster.com/ and all Ticketmaster outlet locations.

General admission tickets for Wednesday are $25. General admission for Thursday, Friday and Saturday are $30 in advance, $35 day of. VIP tickets are also available for $150, which provides exclusive access to the Absolut Vodka VIP area. VIP guests are treated to a complimentary catered dinner provided by Tom's Tavern, complimentary drinks and access to a premium viewing area for the show.

The Coors Light Birds Nest is located directly across from the main Waste Management Phoenix Open tournament entrance at 82nd Street and Bell Road. The entertainment venue opens at 3:30 p.m. and closes at 10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1 to Saturday, Feb. 4. Headline acts will take the main stage each evening at approximately 8 p.m. The Coors Light Birds Nest is a 21-and-over venue.

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