Rick guests on VH1 Classic’s “That Metal Show” with Eddie Trunk
Rick was a guest on VH1 Classic’s “That Metal Show” with Eddie Trunk. This show will air on October 15 on VH1 Classic television – Check your local listings..
Archive for July, 2011
Cheap Trick Wants Bands, Crews and Fans Protected
On July 17, 2011 Cheap Trick and its crew, along with other stage personnel, narrowly averted death when the MNBA Stage roof at the 2011 Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest fell on the stage during their evening performance. Several thousand fans were also lucky to escape basically unharmed.
While honored by the concern and support expressed for their well-being, Cheap Trick is as interested in ensuring that no other band or crew experience the same potentially lethal hazard.Â
“We simply want to know: what are the companies and organizers doing to protect the next act and the next audience?†says band manager Dave Frey. “Every act and every fan ought to be asking the same question when attending an outside musical event.â€
While weather likely contributed to the incident, Cheap Trick notes that the multi-ton stage roof that fell on everyone on the stage must be properly explained, especially when nearby tents and other temporary structures stood untouched. “Was it a design flaw? Was it an implementation mistake? These are important questions that must be answered,†Frey added.
The incident is now under independent and Ontario government investigation. Cheap Trick is actively participating in those efforts and urges all parties involved to do the same.Â
Cheap Trick plans to continue pressing for a full accounting of what happened and is dedicated to ensuring that proper safety measures are taken at future concerts.Â
New Date Announced: 9/27 – Silver Springs, MD – The Fillmore
9/27 – Silver Springs, MD – The Fillmore – CT on at 9:15pm
Tix on sale 7/29 at 10:00am at ticketmaster.com
PRE-SALE: For this Wednesday and Thursday – LiveNation pre-sale, open to everyone
Presale will run from 10am on Wed – 10pm on Thurs for the Fillmore Silver Spring show.
Ticket link: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/150046EFD07C5755
Password: fillmoress
Full list of upcoming dates below:
Cheap Trick Performs for 15,000+
Cheap Trick returned to the stage at Artpark in Lewiston, NY on Tuesday, July 19th. Over 15,000 fans (see photo below courtesy of Tony Marfione) came out to see them following the stage collapse in Ottawa over the weekend. While shaken by the horrific event, they still have the drive to pull off a rockin’ set. Cheap Trick will continue to tour as planned including the acclaimed Dream Police show making its Los Angeles premiere at the Greek Theater on September 23rd and returning to Milwaukee’s Potawatomi Casino in October and November.
Injured C.T. Truck Driver Sandy Released from Hospital
Our truck driver Sandy was released from the hospital. Here he is with some of the CT crew.
Photo by DAVE FREY
Severe weather hits stage at Ottawa Bluesfest
Severe weather hit the stage as Cheap Trick was performing at the Ottawa Bluesfest tonight. The stage blew down and collapsed. Everyone is shaken up but band and crew are all fine.
Cheap Trick hopes that everyone who attended the show is also ok.
Robin says “Fortunately the band and crew are all lucky to be alive and we’ll see you down the road. And all the best to our truck driver Sandy.”
Just before it went down:
Gear, in aftermath:
DREAM POLICE FEATURING CHEAP TRICK RETURNS TO MILWAUKEE’S NORTHERN LIGHTS THEATER AT POTAWATOMI BINGO CASINO
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, DREAM POLICE TO FEATURE 10 SHOWS
OCTOBER 7 THROUGH NOVEMBER 5
MILWAUKEE (July 14, 2011) – After a successful run of shows in February and March, Potawatomi Bingo Casino is pleased to announce the return of Dream Police featuring Cheap Trick.
Joined again by the Rhythmic Noise Philharmonic Orchestra & Mind Choir in 4D featuring an 18-piece Orchestra, Cheap Trick will take the stage at the intimate 500-seat theater during weekend dates from Friday, Oct. 7 to Saturday, Nov. 5. Tickets for these exclusive Midwest performances will go on sale to the public on Saturday, July 16.
The state-of-the-art production, featuring songs from the platinum record Dream Police and all the hits from the band’s extensive catalog, came together through collaboration with production designer Butch Allen (Paul McCartney, Metallica, No Doubt), producer Bello Nock and world-class video and film director Jim Yukich.
The shows take place at Milwaukee’s recently renovated Northern Lights Theater at Potawatomi Bingo Casino, less than two hours away from Chicago. Retaining its intimate, up-close-and-personal atmosphere, the 500-seat theater ensures that there is not a bad seat in the house. The newly transformed, rich and modern space draws diverse internationally known musical and comedy acts with Dream Police being the premiere theatrical event in the venue.
Cheap Trick formed in the city of Rockford, IL in 1974. The multi-platinum band has sold over 20 million albums and had numerous hits including “Surrender,†“I Want You to Want Me†and “The Flame.â€
Tickets for Dream Police featuring Cheap Trick are available for purchase at the Northern Lights Theater Box Office. Call the theater box office at (414) 847-7922 or www.paysbig.com for ticket availability. Tickets are also available at www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling (800) 745-3000. Must be 21 and over.
TICKET INFORMATION:
Show Dates: Oct. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 & Nov. 4, 5
Tickets go on sale Saturday, July 16.
Prices: $85, $75, and $65
The MAGIC of Cheap Trick: “Invaders of the Heart”
For those of you who were at the Bristol show in June when Kim Gisborne proposed to Patricia, you will remember that Magic and Daxx played a “lounge version” of Kim’s favorite tune – “Invaders of the Heart.” Here’s a short version that Magic recently recorded himself!
Invaders – The Magic of Cheap Trick
