Lauren Daigle’s holiday stop, Clint Black’s road dates, Russell Dickerson’s amphitheater play, and more (Sept 11)

Today’s Sale Radar

Here’s the quick pulse for today: a handful of fresh onsales popped up across the map with a very “fall-into-holiday” vibe. You’ve got a Christmas-season stop from Lauren Daigle in Los Angeles, new Clint Black dates in Reading and Macon, Russell Dickerson taking over an amphitheater in Grand Rapids next spring, a smooth-jazz night with Kim Waters in Jacksonville, and the return of Aimee Mann & Ted Leo’s beloved holiday show outside Boston. If you like locking good seats before the rush—or you’re trying to make a smart move in a market that can spike—today’s drops are worth a look.

Below, I’ll hit what just happened, why it matters, and how to play it. I’ll also leave a short watchlist at the end for dates that look like they’ll heat up shortly.

Lauren Daigle — The Behold Christmas Tour (Los Angeles, CA)

Venue: Orpheum Theatre (approx. 2,005 seats)
Event date: Sat, Dec 13, 2025
Onsale today: Thu, Sept 11 (1:00 pm local time)
Type: Goldenvoice/venue presale rolling into public onsale
Official box office: Get tickets on Ticketmaster

Why it matters: Holiday-themed shows in a classic theater downtown are a magnet for families, friend groups, and late-season office outings. The Orpheum’s capacity is friendly—big enough to spread demand, small enough that prime center-orchestra gets snapped quickly. Even without published price ranges yet, expect tiered seating that rewards early moves, especially for Saturday night.

Quick reaction & how to play it:

  • Warm, seasonal production in a vintage room that flatters vocals—front-center will go first.
  • Presale first if you’re picky on sightlines; balconies here can feel far when it’s a vocal-forward show.
  • If you’re price-sensitive, watch late-week inventory refreshes before public onsale—some holds often recycle back.
  • No code listed in our data; check the venue newsletter or promoter social posts—Goldenvoice presales often share a simple word code the morning of.
  • If you miss your row today, set a reminder for 10–15 minutes after the onsale opens; that’s when carts time out and the good singles/pairs drift back.

Clint Black — Back On The Blacktop Tour (Reading, PA)

Venue: The Santander Performing Arts Center (approx. 1,820 seats)
Event date: Fri, Apr 24, 2026
Onsale today: Thu, Sept 11 (10:00 am local time)
Type: Venue presale, then general onsale
Official box office: Get tickets on Ticketmaster

Why it matters: This is a country legacy act in a mid-size PAC—classic recipe for fast-moving orchestra and front-mezz. It’s a “bring your parents, bring your partner” kind of night, and Reading’s center isn’t so big that you can wait forever on aisle seats.

Quick reaction & how to play it:

  • Front-half orchestra (Rows A–K-ish) will be the squeeze point; go presale if that’s your target.
  • Check both desktop and mobile during carting—seating maps sometimes present different micro-holds.
  • If VIP packages appear inflated at first pass, check back at public onsale for fresh standard seats; venues sometimes release production holds then.
  • No code shown in our sheet—join the venue’s email list for any “insider” presale word; they tend to send the code pre-drop.

Clint Black — Back On The Blacktop Tour (Macon, GA)

Venue: Macon City Auditorium (approx. 2,690 seats)
Event date: Fri, Feb 27, 2026
Onsale today: Thu, Sept 11 (10:00 am local time)
Type: Radio/Venue presale flow
Official box office: Get tickets on Ticketmaster

Why it matters: Slightly larger room than Reading, still intimate enough that “center-front” means a meaningful difference. Radio presales often spread demand across a few clusters of seats; that can work in your favor if you’re persistent for a mid-orchestra aisle.

Quick reaction & how to play it:

  • Multiple presales can fragment demand—refresh through the first 20 minutes; good seats often appear after early carts drop.
  • If you’re value-hunting, compare front-mezz sides vs mid-orchestra rears; acoustics are typically forgiving for a country vocal mix.
  • If platinum tiers show up, track them for 48–72 hours—prices sometimes float downward when the dust settles.
  • No public code in our data—scan local radio Facebook/X feeds; stations often share the day-of word for their listeners.

Russell Dickerson — Russell Mania Tour (Grand Rapids, MI)

Venue: Acrisure Amphitheater (open-air)
Event date: Sat, May 30, 2026
Onsale today: Thu, Sept 11 (10:00 am local time)
Type: Radio/venue presale into public onsale
Official box office: Get tickets on Ticketmaster

Why it matters: Outdoor country plays are about sections, not just rows—pits, 100s/200s, and lawn all behave differently. Spring dates typically draw groups, and those pit clusters go early even if pricing isn’t posted yet.

Quick reaction & how to play it:

  • Target pit/GA early if that’s your thing; they thin out fast and rarely “get cheaper” later.
  • Lawn can be a solid fallback for groups—aim for early purchase to keep the party together.
  • If you’re flexible, watch weather-adjacent resale closer to show week; amphitheaters see last-minute swings if forecasts wobble.
  • No code listed in our feed—venue Instagram stories are a sneaky place where presale words pop up the morning of.

Kim Waters (Jacksonville, FL)

Venue: Ritz Theatre (approx. 425 seats)
Event date: Fri, Jan 16, 2026
Onsale today: Thu, Sept 11 (10:00 am local time)
Type: Venue presale into general onsale
Official box office: Get tickets on Ticketmaster

Why it matters: Small room, smooth-jazz headliner—this is where waiting costs you the exact seat you pictured. In a ~425-seat theater, center-front disappears with one or two big fan clubs.

Quick reaction & how to play it:

  • Move on presale if you care about sightlines; tiny rooms are all about angle to the stage.
  • Check the first 5 rows, then the first 2 rows of the center balcony—often the best compromise when the floor’s gone.
  • Watch for newly released singles 10–30 minutes after the presale opens—people abandon partial carts in small venues.
  • If there’s a code, it’s typically in the venue’s email blast; join the list now to catch it.

The Aimee Mann & Ted Leo Christmas Show (Medford, MA)

Venue: Chevalier Theatre (approx. 1,900 seats)
Event date: Sat, Dec 6, 2025
Onsale today: Thu, Sept 11 (10:00 am local time)
Type: Chevalier/venue presale flow
Official box office: Get tickets on Ticketmaster

Why it matters: This show has a reputation: clever, tuneful, and genuinely festive without being saccharine. It’s the kind of annual (or near-annual) tradition that pulls repeat buyers—those folks often know exactly where they want to sit.

Quick reaction & how to play it:

  • Center orchestra and first-mezz go early to returning fans—presale gives you a real edge.
  • If you’re ambivalent on rows, target aisle seats mid-mezz for easy in/out and sightline.
  • If platinum shows up, compare the mid-mezz standard vs. back-orchestra platinum—you might prefer the view and save money.
  • Expect any code to be venue-newsletter-driven; the Chevalier presales usually keep the word simple.

A few practical notes on timing, availability, and codes

  • “Local time” rules. Most presales and onsales trigger on the event’s local time zone. If you’re juggling multiple cities today, put a note on each with the city’s time.
  • Codes travel in predictable channels. Venue newsletters, promoter socials (Goldenvoice, Live Nation markets), radio station posts, and the artist’s email list remain the most reliable sources. When possible, sign up at least a day prior; many lists send the word the morning of.
  • Carts time out—use it. The single most overlooked window is 10–20 minutes after presale launch. Seats come back as people abandon carts or swap sections. Refresh patiently.
  • Platinum isn’t a verdict. On some tours, official platinum tiers float down after the first rush if demand isn’t as lopsided as expected. Set a reminder to re-check 24–72 hours later.

About codes in today’s feed: Our data did not include publicly shareable codes for these drops. That’s normal for venue-driven or partner-driven presales, which often announce the word via email or social the morning of. If you see a generic “Code Available” label on a seat map, it’s a hint that a presale exists—not the code itself.

Quick watchlist (trending, worth a tab)

These aren’t necessarily presaling today, but the signals say “keep an eye on them”—good candidates for early newsletter signups and alert-setting.

  • Alessia Cara — Love & Hyperbole Tour (Denver, CO)
    Venue: Summit Music Hall • Event date: Sun, Nov 2, 2025
    Official box office: Ticketmaster search
    Why watch: New-album cycle + club-theater size = fast-moving GA pockets. Sign up for venue alerts; Denver presales often circulate via local promoter posts.
  • Cartel (Denver, CO)
    Venue: Summit Music Hall • Event date: Fri, Oct 3, 2025
    Official box office: Ticketmaster search
    Why watch: Pop-punk nostalgia shows sell themselves in the fall. Expect quick movement on early-entry or balcony rail if offered.
  • Cole Swindell — Happy Hour Sad Tour w/ Priscilla Block (Brookings, SD)
    Venue: Dacotah Bank Center • Event date: Thu, Sept 25, 2025
    Official box office: Ticketmaster search
    Why watch: Strong country bill in a regional arena—solid group night. Look for radio/promo presales; they’re common in these markets.

Macro takeaways for today

  • Theaters and PACs rule the morning. Smaller capacities (roughly 1,800–2,700 seats) put pressure on the best rows. If you care about center-front or rail, presale is your move.
  • Holiday-leaning shows are coming into focus. You’ll see a steady trickle of Christmas and “seasonal special” announcements between now and early October. These are classic “plan ahead” tickets for friends/family—group coordination helps you avoid weird single seats.
  • Outdoor 2026 dates are already testing demand. Amphitheater plays launching this early are looking to map the curve of the market. Your advantage: more time to watch platinum drift and, if necessary, to pivot into a better section later.
  • Codes: think local first. For today’s list, venue newsletters and market promoters are the most likely place for the actual presale words. Artist emails run a close second. If you must choose one sign-up, do the venue’s list.

Final word (so you don’t have to stress)

If you want the good seats without the scramble, here’s the simple play: pick your top one or two shows, join the venue newsletter now, and be on the map at the exact local launch time. If the cart looks rough on first pass, don’t panic—hang for 10–20 minutes and refresh as carts time out. Missed the perfect row? Check again at public onsale and once more 48–72 hours later; inventory shifts happen quietly. And if you’re flexible on section, remember that first rows of a center balcony in these theaters are often a smarter buy than back-of-orchestra at a premium.

I’ll keep scanning and flagging the interesting ones. Check back later today—and if you’re texting a friend, tell them, “Let’s aim presale for the seats we really want, and keep a second shot lined up for public onsale.” That little bit of planning goes a long way.

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