Robin’s 1958 Les Paul Junior Repair – see the video
Archive for August, 2011
Statement Regarding 08/18/11 Brooklyn Show
Due to a storm front that caused consistent lightning near the stage, wind and rain, Cheap Trick were able to perform only 30 minutes of their show last night. The free outdoor concert was at the Seaside Summer Concert Series hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz at Coney Island. Mickey Leigh’s New Yorkestra weren’t able to perform at all. The officials took lightning near the stage seriously and insisted on safety first. Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, Seaside Summer Concert Series, and Cheap Trick appreciate and thank all the thousands of fans that sought shelter and waited in the rain for over two hours see the performance and all hope a return appearance next summer can be arranged.
September 1978, North Central College, Naperville IL – Photos by Mark Reagen
Thanks to Mark Reagen for sending these recently unearthed vintage photos:
Vancouver Show on Sept. 1 Cancelled
Staging for PNE (Pacific National Exhibition) in Vancouver, BC is provided by Mega-Stage, (Berger), who also provided the MBNA Stage that fell on Cheap Trick at Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest on July 17th, 2011.
All potential alternatives have been explored by the band and promoter and were exhausted, leaving Cheap Trick with no other option than to cancel their September 1st engagement at the PNE.
Unless current investigation(s) prove otherwise, the band will not, as a matter of principle, but more importantly, as a matter of safety, appear on a Berger stage in the future.
Tickets are refundable at point of purchase.
