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Concerts: Styx, REO Speedwagon, Nugent Set To Launch Tour

Posted on Sunday, February 26 @ 00:00:00 UTC by nightowl

The "Midwest Rock 'N' Roll Express" Begins May 1 In Hidalgo, TX

Now, you know that I know, The Nuge isn't a prog rock 'n' roller, and neither are REO Speedwagon ... but Styx? Maybe yes, maybe no, depends on which song we're talking about. Anyway, here is the press release about this trio of rock icons going on tour together:

Over 80 million albums sold worldwide. 12 Top 10 smash hit singles. Thousands of concerts performed. 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 1 in Hidalgo, TX, tickets for various cities went on sale February 22.

"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."

Check out "The Midwest Rock 'n Roll Express" at any of the following stops. Ted Nugent hits the stage at 7:00pm at every stop unless noted otherwise.

Tue 5/1 -- State Farm Arena -- Hidalgo, TX -- Tickets on sale 3/9
Thu 5/3 -- Hard Rock Casino Albuquerque Presents The Pavilion -- Albuquerque, NM -- Tickets on sale 3/3
Fri 5/4 -- Anselmo Valencia Amphitheatre -- Tucson, AZ -- Tickets on sale 3/10 (no Ted Nugent)
Sat 5/5 -- Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino -- Las Vegas, NV -- Tickets on sale 3/3
Sun 5/6 -- Greek Theatre -- Los Angeles, CA -- Tickets on sale TBA
Tue 5/8 -- Red Rocks Amphitheatre -- Denver, CO -- 2/25
Thu 5/10 -- Mid America Arena -- Council Bluffs, IA -- Tickets on sale 3/2
Fri 5/11 -- Zoo Amphitheatre -- Oklahoma City, OK -- Tickets on sale 3/3
Sat 5/12 -- Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion -- Houston, TX -- Tickets on sale 3/10 (no Ted Nugent)
Sun 5/13 -- Concrete Street Amphitheatre -- Corpus Christi, TX -- Tickets on sale 3/3
Thu 5/17 -- Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre -- Charlotte, NC -- Tickets on sale 3/10
Sat 5/19 -- Farm Bureau Live Amphitheatre -- Virginia Beach, VA -- Tickets on sale 3/10
Sun 5/20 -- Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre -- Alpharetta, GA -- Tickets on sale 3/2
Thu 6/21 -- Starlight Amphitheatre -- Kansas City, MO -- Tickets on sale 3/2
Fri 6/22 -- Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre -- St. Louis, MO -- Tickets on sale 3/9
Sat 6/23 -- Godman Army Airfield -- Ft. Knox, KY -- Tickets on sale 4/14
Sun 6/24 -- Charter One Pavilion -- Chicago, IL -- Tickets on sale 3/9
Tue 6/26 -- Riverbend Music Center -- Cincinnati, OH -- Tickets on sale 3/10
Thu 6/28 -- DTE Energy Music Theatre -- Detroit, MI -- Tickets on sale 3/3
Fri 6/29 -- Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain -- Scranton, PA -- Tickets on sale 3/2
Sat 6/30 -- Blossom Music Center -- Cleveland, OH -- Tickets on sale 3/3
Sun 7/1 -- Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Event Ctr -- Atlantic City, NJ -- Tickets on sale 3/3
Tue 7/3 -- Turning Stone Resort Casino -- Verona, NY -- Tickets on sale 3/2
Thu 7/5 -- Mohegan Sun Arena -- Uncasville, CT -- Tickets on sale 3/30
Fri 7/6 -- Summer Stage -- Big Flats, NY -- Tickets on sale 3/1
Sat 7/7 -- Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion -- Gilford, NY -- Tickets on sale 3/2

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Ted Nugent:

[Source: ABC PR; photos: Styx - Ash Newell; REO - Mark Weiss; Nugent - Jenny Risher]

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