One Direction, the English-Irish boy band that’s sold something like a gazillion records since forming in 2010 and teaming up with former American Idol judge Simon Cowell, has announced a string of stadium dates for 2015. The band is slated to play FirstEnergy Stadium on Aug. 27. Tickets go on sale on Nov. 1 at livenation.com. Citi card members will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Friday, Oct. 24 through Citi’s Private Pass Program. Fans will have access to a pre-sale by visiting the band’s Facebook page on Wednesday, Oct. 29. 

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Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.