MUSIC NEWS- Rockers STYX and REO SPEEDWAGON were forced to cancel their May 23 performance at the Konocti Harbor Resort in Kelseyville, California after a section of the overhead lighting rig and stage roof began to fall. Southern rockers, 38 SPECIAL, were on stage performing at the time and were removed immediately. Venue official, Greg Bennett, told the Press Democrat newspaper that nothing fell to the ground, no one was hurt and the show is being rescheduled. Tickets that were purchased for the event will be refunded. Concert-goers who had complimentary tickets could receive free entry when the show is rescheduled, Bennett said. See report at Press Democrat
The three bands are on the road together as part of the Can't Stop Rockin' tour, which started May 13 in Albuquerque, NM and runs July 11. Styx and REO Speedwagon teamed up to record a new single, “Can’t Stop Rockin’ (watch video after the break), which was co-written by REO Speedwagon
's Kevin Cronin and Styx’s Tommy Shaw. See full tour itinerary below-
UPDATE 11/2/09- Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict the Styx / REO Speedwagon, “Can’t Stop Rockin’” show, scheduled for Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at the Richmond Coliseum, Richmond, VA has been cancelled. Refunds may be obtained at the point of purchase.
CAN’T STOP ROCKIN’ Tour Dates:
May 13: Albuquerque, NM (Sandia Casino Amphitheatre)
May 15: Phoenix, AZ (Dodge Theatre)
May 16: Las Vegas, NV (Thomas and Mack Center)
May 17: Fresno, CA (Save Mart Center)
May 21: Ontario, CA (Citizens Business Bank Arena)
May 22: Los Angeles, CA (NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE)
May 23: Kelseyville, CA (Konocti Harbor Amphitheatre) re-scheduled
May 24: Mountain View, CA (Shoreline Amphitheatre)
May 27: Seattle, WA (ShoWare Arena)
May 30: Sandy, UT (Rio Tinto Stadium)
May 31: Morrison, CO (Red Rocks Amphitheatre)
June 4: Kansas City, MO (Starlight Theatre)
June 5: Thackerville, OK (Winstar Casino)
June 6: Oklahoma City, OK (Zoo Amphitheatre)
June 7: Woodlands, TX (Woodlands Pavilion)
June 16: Boca Raton, FL (Sunset Cove Amphitheatre)
June 18: Orange Beach, FL (The Amphitheatre @ The Wharf)
June 20: Roanoke Rapids, NC (Carolina Crossroads Amphitheatre)
June 21: Atlanta, GA (Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre)
June 23: Columbia, MD (Merriweather Post Pavillion)
June 26: Atlantic City, NJ (The Borgata)
June 27: Gilford, NH (Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion)
June 28: Mansfield, MA (Comcast Center)
July 1: Uncasville, CT (Mohegan Sun)
July 2: Verona, NY (Turning Stone Resort Casino)
July 3: Scranton, PA (Toyota Pavilion At Montage Mountain)
July 4: Saratoga Springs, NY (Saratoga Performing Arts Center)
July 9: Clarkston, MI (DTE Energy Music Theatre)
July 10: Chicago, IL (Charter One Pavilion At Northerly Island)
July 11: St Louis, MO (Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre)















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