“The Latest” In The Press: Late June Links & Reviews

Associated Press- album review (runs in several places) http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/entertainment/ci_12672427

News Herald (OH)- feature preview: http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2009/06/22/life/nh1050907.txt

Globe & Mail (Canada)- Essential track: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/essential-tracks/article1192372/

Salt Lake Magazine- item http://www.saltlakemagazine.com/Blogs/Lounge-Act/June-2009/New-Tunes-in-Stores-Tuesday-June-23/

“Cheap Trick, The Latest. The most underrated classic-rock band around has yet another set destined to be ignored by rock radio. And that’s rock radio’s loss.”

E! Online- release mention http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b130354_weekend_showdown_shopaholic_vs_tween.html

MeVio- who’s on tour video http://www.mevio.com/episode/160893/Cheap+Trick+-+WHO+S+ON+TOUR

EveryJoe.com- release post http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/cheap-trick-the-latest/

USA Weekend “Who’s News Blog”- feature http://blogs.usaweekend.com/whos_news/2009/06/the-latest-on-cheap-trick-including-new-tour-and-album.html

Philadelphia Inquirer- live review http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/music/20090625_Veteran_bands_open_their_tour_with_thanks.html

Yes! Weekly (NC)- feature preview http://www.yesweekly.com/article-6531-the-latest-from-cheap-trick.html

RollingStone.com- live review http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2009/06/24/def-leppard-poison-cheap -trick-deliver-big-riffs-at-tour-kick-off/

Rochester Democrat & Chronicle- preview http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20090625/ENT0503/906250305/1077/ENT05

Wall Street Journal- feature on Speakeasy blog http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2009/06/29/cheap-trick-has-summer-to-remember-with-def-leppard-transformers-2/

Times Record (AR)- feature preview http://www.swtimes.com/articles/2009/06/25/features/features062309_03.txt

The Weekender (PA)- feature preview http://www.theweekender.com/cover/_lsquo_Flame_rsquo__still_burns_for_Cheap_Trick_06-23-2009.html
Live review http://www.theweekender.com/music/REVIEW_Def_Leppard_justifies_headliner_status.html

Cleveland Scene- live review http://www.clevescene.com/c-notes/archives/2009/06/26/concert-review-def-leppard-cheap-trick-poison

Class Rock Music Blog- album review http://classicrockmusicblog.com/cds-lps/cheap-trick-the-latest-album-review/

Bullz-Eye- album review http://www.bullz-eye.com/cdreviews/fortes/cheap_trick-the_latest.htm

Aquarium Drunkard- “sevens” feature with “Surrender” http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2009/06/29/sevens-cheap-trick-surrender/dave

“POPBANG”‘S SINGLE OF THE WEEK! http://www.popbang.com/

Chicago Tribune - album review http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/turn_it_up/2009/06/album-review-cheap-tricks-the-latest.html

Buffalo News - feature preview http://www.buffalonews.com/494/story/708313.html

Kansas City Star - review item http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/music/story/1255991.html

“On its new self-released album, Cheap Trick shows it can still teach some younger pop bands a few things about crafting sweet melodies and forging memorable hooks. Buy it and wish them a happy 35th anniversary.”

Cleveland Plain Dealer - playlist mention http://blog.cleveland.com/entertainment/2009/06/dave_matthews_band_earns_a_for.html

“Cheap Trick, “When the Lights Are Out”: When they grow up, Jonas Brothers want to be these power-pop pros.”

“The Latest” Promo Widget Released - EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW TRACKS!


UPDATED SHOWS LIST + CHEAP TRICK SUMMER TOUR WITH DEF LEPPARD

NOTE: Def Leppard may be adding additional tour dates beyond what is listed below- however Cheap Trick will NOT be appearing on these new additional dates. CT will be appearing through Sept 6., as per below.

UPCOMING CHEAP TRICK DATES:

07/26/09 - Tower, MN - Bluesberry Jam @ Fortune Bay Resort Casino - CT on at 6:30pm
07/27/09 - Madison, WI - WheelFest at the Barrymore Theatre - CT on at 7:00pm - Tix on sale 6/26/09 - barrymorelive.com *NEW DATE!

Sgt. Pepper Live! featuring Cheap Trick
13 September - Las Vegas Hilton
14 September - Las Vegas Hilton
15 September - Las Vegas Hilton
17 September - Las Vegas Hilton
18 September - Las Vegas Hilton
19 September - Las Vegas Hilton
21 September - Las Vegas Hilton
22 September - Las Vegas Hilton
23 September - Las Vegas Hilton

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DEF LEPPARD 40-CITY TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHEAP TRICK

DEF LEPPARD/CHEAP TRICK TOUR DATES:
30-June - Mansfield, MA - Comcast Center - ON SALE NOW
01-July - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center - ON SALE NOW
03-July - Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Perf. Arts Center - ON SALE NOW
04-July - Toronto, CAN - Molson Amphitheatre - CT ON AT 6:30PM ON SALE NOW
07-July - Hartford, CT - Meadows Music Theatre - ON SALE NOW
08-July - Wantagh, NY - Nikon at Jones Beach - ON SALE NOW
10-July - Burgettstown, PA - Post-Gazette Pavilion - ON SALE NOW
11-July - Virginia Beach, VA Verizon Wireless Amphitheater - ON SALE NOW
12-July - Bristow, VA - Nissan Pavilion - ON SALE NOW
15-July - Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center - ON SALE NOW
17-July - Tinley Park, IL - 1st Midw. Bank Amphitheatre - ON SALE NOW
18-July - Milwaukee, WI - Marcus Amphitheater - ON SALE NOW
20-July - Maryland Heights, MO - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater - ON SALE NOW
21-July - Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center - ON SALE NOW
23-July - Noblesville, IN - Verizon Wireless Music Center - ON SALE NOW
24-July - Clarkston, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre - ON SALE NOW
07-August - Raleigh, NC - Time Warner Pavilion - ON SALE NOW
08-August - Charlotte, NC - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - ON SALE NOW
10-August - Nashville, TN - Sommet Center - ON SALE NOW
11-August - Birmingham, AL - Verizon Wireless Music Center - ON SALE NOW
13-August - West Palm Beach, FL - Cruzan Amphitheatre - ON SALE NOW
14-August - Tampa, FL - Ford Amphitheatre - ON SALE NOW
15-August - Atlanta, GA - Lakewood Amphitheatre - ON SALE NOW
18-August - New Orleans, LA - New Orleans Arena - ON SALE NOW
19-August - Houston, TX - C. Woods Mitchell Pavilion - ON SALE NOW
21-August - Dallas, TX - Superpages.com Center - ON SALE NOW
22-August - Tulsa, OK - BOK Center - ON SALE NOW
24-August - Englewood, CO - Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre - ON SALE NOW
25-August - Salt Lake City, UT - USANA Amphitheatre - ON SALE NOW
28-August - Albuquerque, NM - Journal Pavilion - ON SALE NOW
29-August - Phoenix, AZ - Cricket Wireless Pavilion - ON SALE NOW
30-August - Irvine, CA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre - ON SALE NOW
02-September - Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre - ON SALE NOW
03-September - Sacramento, CA - Sleep Train Amphitheatre - ON SALE NOW
05-September - Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden Arena - ON SALE NOW
06-September - San Bernadino, CA - San Manuel Amphitheater - ON SALE NOW

“SGT PEPPER LIVE” Featuring CHEAP TRICK To Perform At LAS VEGAS HILTON SEPTEMBER 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, & 23


“SGT PEPPER LIVE” Featuring CHEAP TRICK
To Perform At LAS VEGAS HILTON
SEPTEMBER 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, & 23
Tickets On Sale June 13th at 10:00 am

SGT PEPPER LIVE Featuring CHEAP TRICK is confirmed to perform nine very special shows with a full orchestra and special guest artists at the Las Vegas Hilton on Sept 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, & 23.

Tickets are priced at $65, $80, and $95. and as of SATURDAY JUNE 13, 2009 can be purchased at the Las Vegas Hilton box office or by logging onto www.vegas.com,www.ticketmaster.com, www.lvhilton.com, or phone at 702-732-5755 or 1-800-222-5361.

PRESS COVERAGE:
Cheap Trick to bring ‘Sgt. Pepper’ to Las Vegas - LiveDaily.com - USA
Cheap Trick announces ‘Sgt. Pepper’ tribute run in Las Vegas - Examiner.com
Cheap Trick to play the BeatlesSgt Pepper live at Hilton Las Vegas Sun - Las Vegas Sun News

photo by Brian St. Clair

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Backstage at The Colbert Report - 6/29/09

Rick at Henry Ford Museum “Cars & Guitars 2″

Rick attended the opening of the Henry Ford Museum’s “Cars & Guitars 2″ exhibit in Michigan on 5/14/09

PHOTOS BY MIKE GRAHAM

Rick w/Aerosmith at Alpine Valley WI - 6/13/09 - Photo by MIKE GRAHAM

Rick w/Aerosmith at Alpine Valley WI - 6/13/09

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