More stuff headed our way

Well, the Kid Rock concert Tuesday night, May 20 did not disappoint. It was pretty cool having Kid Rock on stage at the same time with Peter Wolf of the J Giles Band or Rev. Run of RUN DMC. Certainly a unique mix of music and the crowd was pretty crazy about it. We had nearly 5,000 people there, but I'd have to say we were a little disappointed with that number. We thought there would be a few more people given that Kid Rock has never performed at the Resch and that it is a different type of music.

Which David did you like best on this year's American Idol? Doesn't matter. You'll be able to see both at the Resch in early September as the tour returns to the Resch after taking last year off. Tickets are on sale now. And for the record, no question David Cook is the better of the two, at least the most versatile.

Couple of notes about some things at our downtown venue - the Meyer Theatre. Comedian Carlos Mencia sold out a show in less than an hour for October 17 at 7:30 pm. So, like any good promoter would do, they added a second show at 10:30 pm. Tickets still remain for that one. We also announced Last Comic Standing will return September 12. This show essentially sold out last year and features the top 4 finalists from the NBC show this summer.

At our facililty in Oshkosh - the Leach Amphitheater, we're bringing some hard rock and some classic rock. Creedence Clearwater Revisited is booked for September 11. This is most of the original band Creedence Clearwater Revival -also known as CCR. The hard rock part of this equation is Puddle of Mudd on July 19. The neat thing about this one is a local band has a chance of being one of the opener for Puddle - if the band wins the second annual Wisconsin Rock War on June 21 at the Leach. Go to leachamphitheater.com for details on how local bands can register to take part.

Here's hoping summer has finally arrived!

Diamond sells out

Well, it certainly didn't take long for Neil Diamond's August 27 concert to sell out. In about one hour, all of the tickets available were gone via phone, internet and in-person sales. Now, there's always the possibility some additional tickets will be released because every band/tour usually keeps some tickets on hold for various reasons. We figured tickets would go fast based on the amount of calls we've received and many of us who work here get calls from people we barely know looking for an "in" to get tickets.

The recent announcement of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes was also big news in these parts. The show is scheduled for November 7 & 8 at the Brown County Arena. Individual tickets don't go on sale until September 8, but group sales are now under way. Anyone looking to purchase 10 tickets can reserve them now and 15 or more tickets will garner you a 10% discount. It's really going to be a huge show - it travels with 30 trucks! It's basically bringing New York City to Green Bay and I'm told it will knock your socks off with breathtaking imagery, flying sequences, lighting effects and of course, the famous high kicks of the Rockettes.

Other recent announcements include Sheryl Crow and James Blunt on August 6 at the Resch, American Idols Live Tour 2008 on September 2 at the Resch and The Wiggles at the Time Warner Cable Theatre at the Resch Center on August 8.

Closer though is the Kid Rock concert here on May 20. Sounds like an awesome show which also features Rev. Run of RUN DMC and Peter Wolf of the J. Giles Band. Kid Rock will perform with both of these gentleman....they will not be opening acts like you would usually expect at a concert.