Submitted by:
Dana
The time has come for the ultimate convergence of Rock’s finest from the Midwest. REO Speedwagon, STYX and Ted Nugent will join forces for The Midwest Rock ‘N Roll Express 30-date U.S. tour. Rolling out May 1st in Hidalgo, TX, tickets for various cities will go on sale starting February 22nd.
“Forget all those TV shows with glee clubs singing Rock songs,” exclaims STYX guitarist/singer James “JY” Young. “It’s time for mega-Platinum Illinois bands Styx and REO Speedwagon in a battle to the end of the Mayan Calendar with the Motor City Madman!”
"I am a Midwest boy, born and raised with Midwest values,” continues REO Speedwagon singer/guitarist Kevin Cronin. “In the Midwest we work hard, play hard, and rock hard. I am proud to join my brothers in STYX and Ted Nugent to celebrate Midwest rock 'n roll and represent the greatest rock fans in the world. I am ready to climb aboard the ‘Midwest Rock 'n Roll Express!’ Rock On baby!"
As Styx singer/guitarist Tommy Shaw proclaims, “It's gonna be a Twang Fest of screaming guitars and big, sing-along choruses that continue to be the soundtrack for the misbehavior of our collective fan base. In other words, a real good time.”
Ted Nugent couldn’t agree more. “The heart and soul of American R&B&R&R has always gushed forth from the heartland of America. REO, Styx and The Nuge have always celebrated the power of our special music and on the mighty ‘Midwest Rock ‘n Roll Express,’ the energy, attitude and spirit is more intense than ever. This is the soundtrack for the hardcore.”
The Midwest Rock ‘N Roll Express tour dates. Ted Nugent hits the stage at 7:00pm at every stop unless noted otherwise.
May:
1 Hidalgo, TX State Farm Arena On sale 3/9
3 Albuquerque, NM Hard Rock Casino Albuquerque Presents The Pavilion On sale3/3
4 Tucson, AZ Anselmo Valencia Amphitheatre On sale 3/10 (no Ted Nugent)
5 Las Vegas, NV Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino On sale 3/3
6 Los Angeles, CA Greek Theatre On sale TBA
8 Denver, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre On sale 2/25
10 Council Bluffs, IA Mid America Arena On sale 3/2
11 Oklahoma City, OK Zoo Amphitheatre One sale 3/3
12 Houston, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion On sale 3/10 (no Ted Nugent)
13 Corpus Christi, TX Concrete Street Amphitheatre On sale 3/3
17 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre On sale 3/10
19 Virginia Beach, VA Farm Bureau Live Amphitheatre On sale 3/10
20 Alpharetta, GA Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre On sale 3/2
June:
21 Kansas City, MO Starlight Amphitheatre On sale 3/2
22 St. Louis, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre On sale 3/9
23 Ft. Knox, KY Godman Army Airfield On sale 4/14 24 Chicago, IL Charter One Pavilion On sale 3/9
26 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center On sale 3/10
28 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre On sale 3/3
29 Scranton, PA Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain On sale 3/2
30 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center On sale 3/3
July:
1 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Event Ctr On sale 3/3
3 Verona, NY Turning Stone Resort Casino On sale 3/2
5 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena On sale 3/30
6 Big Flats, NY Summer Stage On sale 3/1
7 Gilford, NY Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion On sale 3/2
