The Richmond Times-Dispatch
Staff Reports
The Kip Williams Quartet will perform a jazz concert at the Barksdale Theater at Willow Lawn on Saturday.
The group, which features renowned local drummer Williams, as well as James "Saxsmo" Gates, Weldon Hill and Brandon Lane, will play with a special guest at Saturday's 8 p.m. show.
Tickets are $22 ($18 for Barksdale Theatre and Richmond Jazz Society members) and can be purchased at the theater box office, http://www.barksdalerichmond.org or http://www.tickets.com, or by calling (804) 282-2620.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Tickets.com Client Spotlight: The Carolina Opry
The Epitome of an Entertainer : A Closer Look at Calvin Gilmore's New Act
By Monique Newton
The Sun News, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Calvin Gilmore, the Missouri-born guitarist, country and gospel singer, founder of the hugely successful Carolina Opry and Gilmore Entertainment, has another feather to add to his multi-million dollar cap.
He's an actor. A few months ago, he finished filming scenes for Get Low, a movie about a small town recluse who plans his own funeral while he's still alive. It stars Hollywood big shots Robert Duvall, Bill Murray, Lucas Black and Sissy Spacek. Gilmore plays a barber in the town who is cutting Robert Duvalls's hair when Bill Murray and Lucas Black are talking about Duvall's funeral.
"After the scene ends, Robert Duvall, Bill Murray and Lucas Black walk out of the set, I'm thinking, that's Boo Radley!," said Gilmore, referring to Duvall's character in the 1962 film, To Kill A Mockingbird. "To think that I'm in a scene with Boo Radley is pretty wild, and I've always loved Bill Murray's stuff and Sling Blade is one of my favorites." Last year, he did taping for Bolden, a $100 million film set in New Orleans telling the life story of Buddy Bolden, the "king of jazz." Gilmore plays a character betting on who would be the last man standing in the battle royale, a large fight between 15 to 20 men who are put in a ring and wear sacks over their heads. "It was pretty grueling because we had to stand up and yell all day ... We had to shoot that over and over," Gilmore said. "It was kind of hard work."
In another scene, he is a restaurant patron having dinner when a fight breaks out between some of the main characters. "They were exciting," Gilmore said of his acting debuts. "It's something I'd like to do a little more of." He's also working on a reality show about life on both sides of the theater curtain. It includes his daughter and son, who both work on staff at The Carolina Opry, and other members of The Carolina Opry cast and their families. "There's a lot of interesting things that happen in people's lives, and the show must go on," he said.
And nothing Gilmore touches is done in a small way. The hours of film for this potential show was shot by the people at Screen Gems, a major television company that films the hit CW series, One Tree Hill. "We've put a lot of filmage in the can for it," Gilmore said. "Now, it's a matter of pitching it to the right people."
There's also a Broadway musical in the works called Blue Ridge Thunder, which Gilmore and his staff will soon start workshopping to make sure that the book is something that would draw crowds on a Broadway stage. The story includes some romance and death, but in particular, follows the birth and metamorphosis of clogging and the setting travels from a little pub in Ireland, across the Atlantic Ocean, over to the Blue Ridge Mountains and eventually to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.
And fans of Gilmore's first two albums, "There is a Fountain" and "Better Late" will be happy to know that he is working on finding a producer for his next album. "It's more like Johnny Cash's last album, more unusual, edgy," he said. "That's kind of what I'd like to do."
And while this isn't a record-setting year for attendance at the Carolina Opry, Gilmore said they're changing things around. "During this economic thing, I decided that it had to be better (than past years)," he said of the show that's been a hit to Myrtle Beach residents and tourists since 1986. "We can make them feel better and we don't take that lightly." Everything's new _ from the show-stopper songs to the finale, Gilmore said. "I think it's the best show we've ever done," he said.
The Carolina Opry started another show without dancers and musicians this summer. It's a laser light show that incorporates full color lasers, fog and the music of Pink Floyd, the Beatles and U2. "It sits here all day," he said of the lighting equipment. "Why not do something at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.?" Everybody who sees the show loves it, Gilmore said. "It's like a movie."
And while the Myrtle Beach area fell short of the expectations that it would be another Branson, a southern Missouri town with more than 50 theaters that feature about 100 shows and productions, Gilmore's business is booming and he couldn't be happier. "You can't do what we do in this market _ it's different from Branson," he said. "People come here for totally different reasons and the people who come here really like the product we provide."
He chalks up much of his business savvy to growing up on a farm with his family in the Ozarks of Missouri and learning from his father and brother. Plus, some of its natural. "I have a lot of little gifts," he said. And while Gilmore oozes confidence, he does admit to getting some butterflies before singing the national anthem at a professional basketball game and the first few times he performed at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. As far as getting nervous when people come into his house at the Carolina Opry, it's reserved for friends from high school and relatives, Gilmore said. "You always want to prove to the people you love the most," he said.
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By Monique Newton
The Sun News, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Calvin Gilmore, the Missouri-born guitarist, country and gospel singer, founder of the hugely successful Carolina Opry and Gilmore Entertainment, has another feather to add to his multi-million dollar cap.
He's an actor. A few months ago, he finished filming scenes for Get Low, a movie about a small town recluse who plans his own funeral while he's still alive. It stars Hollywood big shots Robert Duvall, Bill Murray, Lucas Black and Sissy Spacek. Gilmore plays a barber in the town who is cutting Robert Duvalls's hair when Bill Murray and Lucas Black are talking about Duvall's funeral.
"After the scene ends, Robert Duvall, Bill Murray and Lucas Black walk out of the set, I'm thinking, that's Boo Radley!," said Gilmore, referring to Duvall's character in the 1962 film, To Kill A Mockingbird. "To think that I'm in a scene with Boo Radley is pretty wild, and I've always loved Bill Murray's stuff and Sling Blade is one of my favorites." Last year, he did taping for Bolden, a $100 million film set in New Orleans telling the life story of Buddy Bolden, the "king of jazz." Gilmore plays a character betting on who would be the last man standing in the battle royale, a large fight between 15 to 20 men who are put in a ring and wear sacks over their heads. "It was pretty grueling because we had to stand up and yell all day ... We had to shoot that over and over," Gilmore said. "It was kind of hard work."
In another scene, he is a restaurant patron having dinner when a fight breaks out between some of the main characters. "They were exciting," Gilmore said of his acting debuts. "It's something I'd like to do a little more of." He's also working on a reality show about life on both sides of the theater curtain. It includes his daughter and son, who both work on staff at The Carolina Opry, and other members of The Carolina Opry cast and their families. "There's a lot of interesting things that happen in people's lives, and the show must go on," he said.
And nothing Gilmore touches is done in a small way. The hours of film for this potential show was shot by the people at Screen Gems, a major television company that films the hit CW series, One Tree Hill. "We've put a lot of filmage in the can for it," Gilmore said. "Now, it's a matter of pitching it to the right people."
There's also a Broadway musical in the works called Blue Ridge Thunder, which Gilmore and his staff will soon start workshopping to make sure that the book is something that would draw crowds on a Broadway stage. The story includes some romance and death, but in particular, follows the birth and metamorphosis of clogging and the setting travels from a little pub in Ireland, across the Atlantic Ocean, over to the Blue Ridge Mountains and eventually to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.
And fans of Gilmore's first two albums, "There is a Fountain" and "Better Late" will be happy to know that he is working on finding a producer for his next album. "It's more like Johnny Cash's last album, more unusual, edgy," he said. "That's kind of what I'd like to do."
And while this isn't a record-setting year for attendance at the Carolina Opry, Gilmore said they're changing things around. "During this economic thing, I decided that it had to be better (than past years)," he said of the show that's been a hit to Myrtle Beach residents and tourists since 1986. "We can make them feel better and we don't take that lightly." Everything's new _ from the show-stopper songs to the finale, Gilmore said. "I think it's the best show we've ever done," he said.
The Carolina Opry started another show without dancers and musicians this summer. It's a laser light show that incorporates full color lasers, fog and the music of Pink Floyd, the Beatles and U2. "It sits here all day," he said of the lighting equipment. "Why not do something at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.?" Everybody who sees the show loves it, Gilmore said. "It's like a movie."
And while the Myrtle Beach area fell short of the expectations that it would be another Branson, a southern Missouri town with more than 50 theaters that feature about 100 shows and productions, Gilmore's business is booming and he couldn't be happier. "You can't do what we do in this market _ it's different from Branson," he said. "People come here for totally different reasons and the people who come here really like the product we provide."
He chalks up much of his business savvy to growing up on a farm with his family in the Ozarks of Missouri and learning from his father and brother. Plus, some of its natural. "I have a lot of little gifts," he said. And while Gilmore oozes confidence, he does admit to getting some butterflies before singing the national anthem at a professional basketball game and the first few times he performed at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. As far as getting nervous when people come into his house at the Carolina Opry, it's reserved for friends from high school and relatives, Gilmore said. "You always want to prove to the people you love the most," he said.
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Thursday, August 13, 2009
STG Presents The PIXIES 11/12, 11/13 At The Paramount Theatre
Seattle Theatre Group (STG) presents Pixies on November 12 & 13, 2009 at 7:30pm at the Paramount Theatre.
Broadway World
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the release of their classic 1989 album Doolittle, the band - Black Francis, Kim Deal, Joey Santiago and David Lovering - will kick off the very special US "Doolittle Tour" in November. The U.S. tour will hit a total of nine cities, including two dates in Seattle.
On this tour, the Pixies will perform all of the songs from Doolittle and its related B-sides, "Weird at My School," "Dancing the Manta Ray," and "Bailey's Walk" among them. Doolittle, the band's third album and the first to chart on Billboard's album charts, includes classics such as "Debaser," "Wave of Mutilation," "Here Comes Your Man," "Hey," and "Gouge Away."
"We wanted to do something special for Doolittle's 20th anniversary," said Black Francis, "and we thought his was a good opportunity to play all of the songs from that album, something we don't normally do at a regular gig."
With the first date in the UK still three months away, the band is brainstorming on Doolittle-related surprises that will also comprise the nights' entertainment.
The US dates will follow the seven-city/12-date "Doolittle" trek of the UK and Europe. Kicking off on September 30 in Dublin, most dates have already sold out, including a four-night stand at London's Brixton Academy, where some 20,000 tickets vanished in about an hour. In addition, on August 29, the band will perform a straight-ahead Pixies set of their classic songs spanning their entire career at the Virgin Festival at Burl's Creek Park outside of Toronto.
The Boston-formed Pixies have been acclaimed as the most influential pioneering band of the late 80s alt/rock movement. Their five studio releases and six years together effectively blazed the path for groups like Nirvana, Radiohead and Pearl Jam to rise to superstardom. They disbanded in 1993 and launched their reunion tour in April, 2004 when virtually every, single date sold out within minutes and fans traveled hundred of miles to attend a show. In post-Pixies years, Black Francis has enjoyed a successful solo career as Frank Black, Kim Deal went on to form the Platinum-selling band the Breeders, Joey Santiago started the band The Martinis and has carved a career as a music composer for film and TV, and David Lovering performs as a magician and continues to drum. The US "Doolittle Tour" will be the band's first American trek since 2005.
Tickets: $58.00, not including applicable fees. Tickets are on sale now at Tickets.com, in person at the Paramount box office, 24-hour kiosks located outside The Paramount & Moore Theatres, charge by phone at 877-STG-4TIX, or online at STGPresents.org.
About STG
Seattle Theatre Group is the 501 (c)(3) non-profit arts organization that operates the historic Paramount and Moore Theatres in Seattle, Washington. Our mission is to make diverse performing arts and education an integral part of our region's cultural identity while keeping these two landmark venues alive and vibrant. STG presents a range of performances from Broadway, off-Broadway, dance and jazz to comedy, concerts of all genres, speakers and family shows - at both historic theatres in Seattle and venues throughout the Puget Sound and Portland, Oregon.
Broadway World
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the release of their classic 1989 album Doolittle, the band - Black Francis, Kim Deal, Joey Santiago and David Lovering - will kick off the very special US "Doolittle Tour" in November. The U.S. tour will hit a total of nine cities, including two dates in Seattle.
On this tour, the Pixies will perform all of the songs from Doolittle and its related B-sides, "Weird at My School," "Dancing the Manta Ray," and "Bailey's Walk" among them. Doolittle, the band's third album and the first to chart on Billboard's album charts, includes classics such as "Debaser," "Wave of Mutilation," "Here Comes Your Man," "Hey," and "Gouge Away."
"We wanted to do something special for Doolittle's 20th anniversary," said Black Francis, "and we thought his was a good opportunity to play all of the songs from that album, something we don't normally do at a regular gig."
With the first date in the UK still three months away, the band is brainstorming on Doolittle-related surprises that will also comprise the nights' entertainment.
The US dates will follow the seven-city/12-date "Doolittle" trek of the UK and Europe. Kicking off on September 30 in Dublin, most dates have already sold out, including a four-night stand at London's Brixton Academy, where some 20,000 tickets vanished in about an hour. In addition, on August 29, the band will perform a straight-ahead Pixies set of their classic songs spanning their entire career at the Virgin Festival at Burl's Creek Park outside of Toronto.
The Boston-formed Pixies have been acclaimed as the most influential pioneering band of the late 80s alt/rock movement. Their five studio releases and six years together effectively blazed the path for groups like Nirvana, Radiohead and Pearl Jam to rise to superstardom. They disbanded in 1993 and launched their reunion tour in April, 2004 when virtually every, single date sold out within minutes and fans traveled hundred of miles to attend a show. In post-Pixies years, Black Francis has enjoyed a successful solo career as Frank Black, Kim Deal went on to form the Platinum-selling band the Breeders, Joey Santiago started the band The Martinis and has carved a career as a music composer for film and TV, and David Lovering performs as a magician and continues to drum. The US "Doolittle Tour" will be the band's first American trek since 2005.
Tickets: $58.00, not including applicable fees. Tickets are on sale now at Tickets.com, in person at the Paramount box office, 24-hour kiosks located outside The Paramount & Moore Theatres, charge by phone at 877-STG-4TIX, or online at STGPresents.org.
About STG
Seattle Theatre Group is the 501 (c)(3) non-profit arts organization that operates the historic Paramount and Moore Theatres in Seattle, Washington. Our mission is to make diverse performing arts and education an integral part of our region's cultural identity while keeping these two landmark venues alive and vibrant. STG presents a range of performances from Broadway, off-Broadway, dance and jazz to comedy, concerts of all genres, speakers and family shows - at both historic theatres in Seattle and venues throughout the Puget Sound and Portland, Oregon.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
AC/DC, Keith Urban announce HSBC concerts
The Buffalo News
AC/DC and Keith Urban have announced separate shows coming to HSBC Arena.
AC/DC arrives in Buffalo for a concert at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 as part of their Black Ice World Tour. All tickets are $92 and are on sale now through the HSBC Arena box office, Tickets.com, and all Tickets.com outlets.
Keith Urban stops in Buffalo on Oct. 9 with Sugarland for his Escape Together World Tour in HSBC Arena. Tickets for the event start at $20 and are on sale now at the HSBC Arena box office, Tickets.com, and all Tickets.com outlets.
AC/DC and Keith Urban have announced separate shows coming to HSBC Arena.
AC/DC arrives in Buffalo for a concert at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 as part of their Black Ice World Tour. All tickets are $92 and are on sale now through the HSBC Arena box office, Tickets.com, and all Tickets.com outlets.
Keith Urban stops in Buffalo on Oct. 9 with Sugarland for his Escape Together World Tour in HSBC Arena. Tickets for the event start at $20 and are on sale now at the HSBC Arena box office, Tickets.com, and all Tickets.com outlets.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
United Football League Introduces California Redwoods as Team Name & Unveils Uniforms
UFL News
At a press conference today, United Football League Commissioner Michael Huyghue announced the California franchise will be named the Redwoods and unveiled innovative team uniforms showcasing the Redwoods’ “Premiere” season colors of green, blue and white. The name “Redwoods” was selected after more than thirty thousand fan entries and interpretation from industry experts and an in-house creative team on what attributes the fans were seeking with their submissions. California Redwoods Owner Paul Pelosi was also in attendance at the press event.
“It was critical for us to select team names that we felt best reflected the local community while simultaneously defining the personality of the team,” said Commissioner Huyghue. “The Redwoods, large, strong trees native to California, symbolize many traits that the UFL and the California franchise plan to embody. The Redwoods and the UFL are reaching for the stars and are eco-friendly.”
Redwoods’ owner Paul Pelosi wanted his team’s name to possess attributes that signified strength, respected the environment and suggested growth opportunities.
Previously, the UFL announced Miami-based GameWear Team Sports as the League’s official uniform supplier. GameWear Team Sports is one of the leading athletic uniform outfitters in the country and has worked extensively in growing the sport of football on the grassroots level. Award-winning designer Ron Caruso of Purepartner created all the teams’ uniforms using derivatives of the official League logo for all the designs while making each one distinctive.
“The inspiration for the “Premiere” season uniform design comes directly from the UFL shield and its foundation colors which represent “green grass”, “blue sky” and silver for innovation,” said Caruso. “Throughout the uniforms, we used the dimensional “arc” of the shield on the chest and supporting “arcs” on the sleeves and pants. The unique font of the numbers reinforces the shield’s classic bold typeface with angles and dimensional treatments conveying depth and motion. The four uniform designs work together in a unified branded system, providing manufacturing efficiencies while allowing each team to retain its own unique and differentiated character.”
Yesterday, the United Football League introduced the Las Vegas Locomotives at a press event. Similar events will be held in Orlando on Wednesday and in New York on Thursday. Photos of each of the team’s uniforms will be available on the League’s website, www.ufl-football.com, along with video from the press events.
“We are extremely pleased with the names selected for all of our teams and the overall “Premiere” season uniform design,” said Frank Vuono, COO of the UFL. “Name selection for a new sports franchise can be an arduous process having to take into account the disqualification of many great possibilities due to trademark and copyright issues. There was a team of experts headed up by Jeff Sofka of Bendigo Co., and included Charley Inc., GameWear Team Sports, Purepartner, and many others who assisted in the name selection and uniform design processes and we are grateful for all of their hard work.”
The UFL launched its Name the Team Campaign with the redesign of its website in February. From that time, more than thirty thousand entries were submitted. Fans who submitted the selected names will be notified and given the appropriate credit.
Coach Dennis Green who was unable to be in attendance at the press conference due to a previous commitment gave the name high marks. “The true measure of success for a football team is how we produce on the field. The UFL’s success will also be measured in how we connect with the fans in our community. With the Redwoods’ name, we are showcasing our plan to firmly set roots in the community and our desire to cultivate this team into a successful franchise.”
The California Redwoods’ first game of the season will be in Las Vegas on October 8th. The Redwoods’ first home game will be on Saturday, October 17 at AT&T Park against the Florida franchise. Tickets go on-sale tomorrow and can be purchased by calling Tickets.com at 800.225.2277 or logging onto www.tickets.com.
At a press conference today, United Football League Commissioner Michael Huyghue announced the California franchise will be named the Redwoods and unveiled innovative team uniforms showcasing the Redwoods’ “Premiere” season colors of green, blue and white. The name “Redwoods” was selected after more than thirty thousand fan entries and interpretation from industry experts and an in-house creative team on what attributes the fans were seeking with their submissions. California Redwoods Owner Paul Pelosi was also in attendance at the press event.
“It was critical for us to select team names that we felt best reflected the local community while simultaneously defining the personality of the team,” said Commissioner Huyghue. “The Redwoods, large, strong trees native to California, symbolize many traits that the UFL and the California franchise plan to embody. The Redwoods and the UFL are reaching for the stars and are eco-friendly.”
Redwoods’ owner Paul Pelosi wanted his team’s name to possess attributes that signified strength, respected the environment and suggested growth opportunities.
Previously, the UFL announced Miami-based GameWear Team Sports as the League’s official uniform supplier. GameWear Team Sports is one of the leading athletic uniform outfitters in the country and has worked extensively in growing the sport of football on the grassroots level. Award-winning designer Ron Caruso of Purepartner created all the teams’ uniforms using derivatives of the official League logo for all the designs while making each one distinctive.
“The inspiration for the “Premiere” season uniform design comes directly from the UFL shield and its foundation colors which represent “green grass”, “blue sky” and silver for innovation,” said Caruso. “Throughout the uniforms, we used the dimensional “arc” of the shield on the chest and supporting “arcs” on the sleeves and pants. The unique font of the numbers reinforces the shield’s classic bold typeface with angles and dimensional treatments conveying depth and motion. The four uniform designs work together in a unified branded system, providing manufacturing efficiencies while allowing each team to retain its own unique and differentiated character.”
Yesterday, the United Football League introduced the Las Vegas Locomotives at a press event. Similar events will be held in Orlando on Wednesday and in New York on Thursday. Photos of each of the team’s uniforms will be available on the League’s website, www.ufl-football.com, along with video from the press events.
“We are extremely pleased with the names selected for all of our teams and the overall “Premiere” season uniform design,” said Frank Vuono, COO of the UFL. “Name selection for a new sports franchise can be an arduous process having to take into account the disqualification of many great possibilities due to trademark and copyright issues. There was a team of experts headed up by Jeff Sofka of Bendigo Co., and included Charley Inc., GameWear Team Sports, Purepartner, and many others who assisted in the name selection and uniform design processes and we are grateful for all of their hard work.”
The UFL launched its Name the Team Campaign with the redesign of its website in February. From that time, more than thirty thousand entries were submitted. Fans who submitted the selected names will be notified and given the appropriate credit.
Coach Dennis Green who was unable to be in attendance at the press conference due to a previous commitment gave the name high marks. “The true measure of success for a football team is how we produce on the field. The UFL’s success will also be measured in how we connect with the fans in our community. With the Redwoods’ name, we are showcasing our plan to firmly set roots in the community and our desire to cultivate this team into a successful franchise.”
The California Redwoods’ first game of the season will be in Las Vegas on October 8th. The Redwoods’ first home game will be on Saturday, October 17 at AT&T Park against the Florida franchise. Tickets go on-sale tomorrow and can be purchased by calling Tickets.com at 800.225.2277 or logging onto www.tickets.com.
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Monday, August 10, 2009
Tickets.com Client Spotlight: Roanoke Civic Center
ZZ Top to rock Roanoke
WSLS News Staff
Rock legends ZZ Top are coming to Roanoke.
Their concert will be Friday, September 11th, at the Roanoke Civic Center.
Tickets are now on sale at the Roanoke Civic Center ticket office, online at tickets.com, or by phone at 1-888-397-3100.
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Read the full news release below from the Roanoke Civic Center:
96.3 WROV Presents ZZ TOP
Friday, September 11th, 2009
8:00pm
Roanoke Civic Center Coliseum
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee ZZ TOP is heading to Roanoke! Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard will perform at the Roanoke Civic Center Friday, September 11th, for a one-night show packed with hits! Tickets on sale to the general public Monday, August 10th at 10am at the Roanoke Civic Center Ticket Office, online at tickets.com or by phone at 888-397-3100.
Formed in late 1969, ZZ TOP holds the distinction of being among the few rock bands still comprised of its original recording members for nearly 40 years. ZZ TOP reached peak commercial success in the 1970s and 1980s, scoring many hit songs during that era. They remain together today and are still touring and releasing albums. ZZ TOP was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 15, 2004. Summarizing their music, guitarist Cub Koda wrote, “As genuine roots musicians, they have few peers; Gibbons is one of American’s finest blues guitarists working in the hard rock idiom….while Hill and Beard provide the ultimate rhythm section support.”
Nearly as well-known as their music is the group’s image: Gibbons and Hill are almost always pictured wearing sunglasses (a nod to their 1979 song “Cheap Sunglasses”), similar if not matching clothing, and their trademark chest-length beards (in spite of his own surname, Beard almost always sports just a mustache). In 1984 the Gillette Company reportedly offered Gibbons and Hill $1 million each to shave their beards for a television commercial, but they declined stating “We’re too ugly without ‘em.”
ZZ TOP is ranked number 44 on VH1’s “100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.” Don’t miss hits like “Legs”, “Sharp Dressed Man”, “La Grange”, and “Gimme All Your Lovin’” Friday, September 11th, at the Roanoke Civic Center!
Tickets available at the Roanoke Civic Center Ticket Office, online at tickets.com, or charge by phone at 888-397-3100.
WSLS News Staff
Rock legends ZZ Top are coming to Roanoke.
Their concert will be Friday, September 11th, at the Roanoke Civic Center.
Tickets are now on sale at the Roanoke Civic Center ticket office, online at tickets.com, or by phone at 1-888-397-3100.
————
Read the full news release below from the Roanoke Civic Center:
96.3 WROV Presents ZZ TOP
Friday, September 11th, 2009
8:00pm
Roanoke Civic Center Coliseum
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee ZZ TOP is heading to Roanoke! Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard will perform at the Roanoke Civic Center Friday, September 11th, for a one-night show packed with hits! Tickets on sale to the general public Monday, August 10th at 10am at the Roanoke Civic Center Ticket Office, online at tickets.com or by phone at 888-397-3100.
Formed in late 1969, ZZ TOP holds the distinction of being among the few rock bands still comprised of its original recording members for nearly 40 years. ZZ TOP reached peak commercial success in the 1970s and 1980s, scoring many hit songs during that era. They remain together today and are still touring and releasing albums. ZZ TOP was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 15, 2004. Summarizing their music, guitarist Cub Koda wrote, “As genuine roots musicians, they have few peers; Gibbons is one of American’s finest blues guitarists working in the hard rock idiom….while Hill and Beard provide the ultimate rhythm section support.”
Nearly as well-known as their music is the group’s image: Gibbons and Hill are almost always pictured wearing sunglasses (a nod to their 1979 song “Cheap Sunglasses”), similar if not matching clothing, and their trademark chest-length beards (in spite of his own surname, Beard almost always sports just a mustache). In 1984 the Gillette Company reportedly offered Gibbons and Hill $1 million each to shave their beards for a television commercial, but they declined stating “We’re too ugly without ‘em.”
ZZ TOP is ranked number 44 on VH1’s “100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock.” Don’t miss hits like “Legs”, “Sharp Dressed Man”, “La Grange”, and “Gimme All Your Lovin’” Friday, September 11th, at the Roanoke Civic Center!
Tickets available at the Roanoke Civic Center Ticket Office, online at tickets.com, or charge by phone at 888-397-3100.
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