Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Cheap Trick will perform at Blue Gate Performing Arts Center in Shipshewana on Dec. 11.
Established half a century ago, the Rockford, Illinois-based band remains very active while celebrating their 50th anniversary and a huge catalog of tunes that includes “California Man,” “Dream Police,” “Surrender,” “I Want You To Want Me,” and “The Flame.”
“The songs are why everybody knows Cheap Trick,” said guitarist Rick Nielsen in a press release before the tour. “We have some good songs. ‘I Want You To Want Me” has been around for 40 years, but people still love it. And even if you’re sick of it, it’s over in three minutes! The songs are still relevant, they still have the right words and the right emotions to move 99% of all living humans. I don’t ever see us quitting. We’re not cut out for sitting around and watching TV.”
Along with the show in Shipshewana, Cheap Trick will also be at Brown County Music Center in Nashville, Indiana, on Dec. 8.
Shows surround Riot Fest
Along with hosting Riot Fest from Sept. 20-22 at Douglass Park in Chicago, organizers have announced several other opportunities to see the performers around town during their After Shows series.
St. Vincent will play the iconic Chicago venue The Metro, just a short walk from Wrigley Field, on Sept. 18 with Spoon visiting Sept. 20, and Hot Mulligan taking the stage Sept. 21.
In addition, you can party with Spoon at The Concord Theatre on Sept. 18, New Found Glory at The Salt Shed on Sept. 19, The Chisel with The Crosses at Reggie’s on Sept. 19, Spiritual Cramp with Home Front at Cobra Lounge on Sept. 20, Basement with Graham Hunt at Bottom Lounge on Sept. 20, Buzzcocks with Lovecrimes at Reggie’s on Sept. 20, Electric Feels at Concord Music Hall on Sept. 20, and The Lemonheads at the House of Blues on Sept. 20.
For a complete list of shows, head over to riotfest.org.
Of course, you already know Riot Fest will feature Fall Out Boy, Beck and Pavement, and Slayer as headliners.
Daredevils visit Van Wert
Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert just announced they have booked the Ozark Mountain Daredevils for Friday, Nov. 1.
The band formed in Missouri in 1972 and is responsible for songs like “If You Wanna Get to Heaven,” “Jackie Blue,” “Chicken Train,” and “Standing on the Rock,” cementing the band’s place in music history.
Led by original bassist/vocalist Mike “Supe” Granda and original guitarist John Dilpon, this promises to be a night filled with nostalgia and jam-packed fun.
Also of note at Niswonger, the venue has booked the Yonder Mountain String Band for Oct. 4, the Texas Tenors’ 15th anniversary tour Oct. 5, and The Robert Cray Band on Oct. 15.
Polo G supports new album
Chicago rapper Polo G recently released his first album in three years, Hood Poet, and is now preparing to go back on the road with The Hood Poet Tour 2024.
“I’ve always put my heart into my music, and now I’m bringing that energy to the stage,” Polo G said in a statement.
“This tour is for the fans who’ve been with me since day one and for everyone who’s been part of this journey. I can’t wait to share this experience with y’all.”
If you are one of those coveted fans, you can check him out at Aragon Ballroom in the Windy City on Nov. 2, 20 Monroe in Grand Rapids on Nov. 3, or The Fillmore in Detroit on Nov. 4.
VonOff1700, Skylar Blatt, Scorey, and TwoTime will open.
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