15 More Dates Added To Cross-Country Trek; Next On-Sale 3/11
Los Angeles, CA...March 10, 2010 - REO Speedwagon and Pat Benatar announce 15 more dates for their highly anticipated co-headlining summer tour, "LOVE ON THE RUN," it was announced today. Two legendary rock voices, Pat Benatar and REO Speedwagon, team up for their "LOVE ON THE RUN" cross-country summer tour, kicking off at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on June 24th.
"We are so excited to continue to add dates to this tour to bring the combination of REO and Pat to as many fans as possible," said Kevin Cronin, lead singer of REO Speedwagon. "Since talking with Neil Giraldo and Pat about the idea of touring together, we have just been incredibly amped to get on the road and the more fans we can entertain, the better."
Kevin Cronin has said: "REO and Pat Benatar toured together in 1995 and we all had a blast. I ran into Neil Giraldo in the neighborhood last year, and we talked about getting the bands together again...so here we are. Both REO and Pat Benatar share a history of hits, a family oriented approach, and a continuing desire to rock hard and have fun doing it. We embrace and take pride in our past achievements, while we are all about growing as artists and keeping our standards high. We intend to prove it every night on stage with the 'Love On The Run' tour."
"LOVE ON THE RUN" will bring the songs of these two historic rock bands to stages all across America. Their music will take fans back to their early '80s explosion onto the Billboard charts, where both artists enjoyed #1 and Top 10 positions for the better part of the decade; and will carry on through their career with music that continues to define their excellence in song craftsmanship and performance. Edwin McCain and Keaton Simons will each be joining these two legendary acts on various stops along the tour. Additional tour dates and on-sale dates will be announced shortly.
American Express Early On Sale opportunities will be available for most "LOVE ON THE RUN" tour dates.
REO Speedwagon has teamed up with I Love All Access on the "LOVE ON THE RUN" tour to offer the ultimate fan experience, which features a variety of VIP ticket packages, some of which include the chance to meet REO Speedwagon at their shows. For more details go to www.iloveallaccess.com.
"LOVE ON THE RUN" is dedicated to raising awareness about hunger among American school children by partnering with "Blessings in a Backpack," a non-profit organization that provides weekend meals to school children in need. During their recent "Can't Stop Rockin Tour, "REO Speedwagon and Styx raised over $300k for school kids, helped to open 20 schools and helped feed nearly 4k children a weekend for a full year as a result of their partnership with Blessings in a Backpack. Benatar and REO Speedwagon hope to add to these accomplishments and help more school children along this tour. For more information, please go to www.blessingsinabackpack.com.
Kevin Cronin, lead singer and principle songwriter; bass player Bruce Hall; Neal Doughty, keyboard player and founding member; lead guitarist Dave Amato, and drummer Bryan Hitt, are REO Speedwagon. Since the release of their first record in 1971, the band has produced 17 critically acclaimed albums including the monumental 10 million seller, Hi Infidelity, has scored 13 Top 40 singles, including the Number One hits "Can't Fight This Feeling" and "Keep On Loving You," timeless classics including "Roll With The Changes", "Ridin' The Storm Out", "Take It On The Run", "Time For Me To Fly" and "Keep Pushin." In 2009, they released Find Your Own Way Home, featuring the radio favorites "I Needed To Fall" and "Smilin' In The End." Most recently, they released a Christmas album Not So Silent Night with an REO production spin on the classics including "The First Noel," "Winter Wonderland," "Little Drummer Boy," and "Happy Xmas (War is Over)." REO Speedwagon has sold more than 40 million albums to date.
More than three decades ago, Pat Benatar began breaking rules and blazed a new trial for female rock stars. Pat was bold, self-assured, and independent. She was alluring but not exploitive. She was vulnerable but not weak. She was strong-minded without being hardhearted. Songs such as "Love Is a Battlefield," "Hit Me With Your Best Shot," "We Live For Love," and "Heartbreaker" became anthems for a new attitude. At the dawn of MTV, Benatar was the image of the female rocker for an entire generation of young woman, and the young men who loved them. That generation has grown up with her and others have walked down the path she helped pave. Still going strong, Benatar has been married for 28 years to guitarist, songwriter producer, collaborator and soul mate Neil Giraldo. Pat and Neil have been touring almost non-stop for over three decades. Benatar is acknowledged as the leading female rock vocalist of the '80s. During this time she was nominated nine times for Grammy Awards for Best Rock Vocal Performance (female), winning an unprecedented four Grammy Awards in consecutive years from 1980 to 1983. Benatar has also won three American Music Awards. Of the sixteen original and compilation albums released during her 30+ year career, seven were certified platinum and three were certified gold. One of the most popular performers in rock, she is also one of the most recognized and admired female artists.
For more information on REO Speedwagon, please visit the band's official web page at www.reospeedwagon.com for more information on Pat Benatar, please visit her website at www.benatar.com.
LOVE ON THE RUN Tour Dates:
Jun 24, 2010 - Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena On Sale 3/19
Jun 25, 2010 - Rutland, VT Vermont State Fairgrounds On Sale TBD
Jun 26, 2010 - Atlantic City, NJ Caesar's Atlantic City On Sale 3/6
Jun 29, 2010 - Vienna, VA The Filen Center On Sale TBD
Jul 1, 2010 - Atlanta, GA Chastain Park Amphitheater On Sale 3/7
Jul 2, 2010 - St. Augustine, FL St. Augustine Amphitheatre On Sale TBD
Jul 3, 2010 - Orlando, FL Universal Studios Florida On Sale TBD
Jul 8, 2010 - Lampe, MO Black Oak Mountain Amphitheatre On Sale TBD
Jul 9, 2010 - Memphis, TN Memphis Botanic Gardens On Sale TBD
Jul 10, 2010 - St.Louis, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre On Sale 3/13
Jul 11, 2010 - Kansas City, MO Starlight Theatre On Sale TBD
Jul 13, 2010 - Wichita, KS Intrust Bank Arena On Sale 3/12
Jul 16, 2010 - Walker, MN Moondance Jam Fairgrounds On Sale TBD
Jul 17, 2010 - Red Wing, MN Treasure Island Resort & Casino On Sale TBD
Jul 18, 2010 - Chicago, IL Charter One Pavilion On Sale TBD
Jul 21, 2010 - Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheater On Sale TBD
Jul 23, 2010 - Las Vegas, NV Thomas & Mack Center On Sale TBD
Jul 24, 2010 - Phoenix, AZ Dodge Theatre On Sale TBD
Jul 27, 2010 - Saratoga, CA The Mountain Winery On Sale TBD
Jul 31, 2010 - Los Angeles, CA The Greek Theatre On Sale TBD
Aug 1, 2010 - Murphys, CA Ironstone Vineyards Amphitheatre On Sale 4/23
Aug 19, 2010 - Cincinnatio, OH PNC Pavillion at Riverband US Cellular Pavilion On Sale TBD
Aug 20, 2010 - Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre On Sale TBD
Aug 21, 2010 - Cleveland, OH Time Warner Cable Amphitheater On Sale TBD
Aug 22, 2010 - Canandaigua, NY Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center On Sale 3/12
Aug 27, 2010 - Gilford, NH US Cellular Pavilion On Sale 3/5
Aug 28, 2010 - Bethel, NY Bethel Woods Center for the Arts On Sale 3/12
Aug 29, 2010 - Boston, MA Bank of America Pavilion On Sale 3/13
Aug 31, 2010 - Montclair, NJ Wellmont Theatre On Sale TBD
Sep 2, 2010 - Cary, NC Koka Booth Amphitheatre On Sale 3/12
Sep 3, 2010 - Solomons, MD Calvert Marine Museum On Sale TBD
Sep 4, 2010 - Baltimore, MD Pier Six Concert Pavilion On Sale 3/11
Sep 5, 2010 - Virgina Beach, Va 5th Street Satge On Sale TBD
Additional Tour Dates 2010
March 13, 2010
Mercer Theatre
Savannah, GA
March 26, 2010
Genesse Theatre
Waukegan, IL
March 27, 2010
Rialto Square Theatre
Joliet, IL
April 10, 2010
Crystal Grand Music Theatre
Lake Delton, WI
April 16, 2010 - IP Casino Resort and Spa
Biloxi, MS
April 17, 2010 - Wild Adventures Theme Park
Valdosta, GA
April 22, 2010 - Fillmore Auditorium
Denver, CO
April 23, 2010 - Peppermill Concert Hall
Wendover, NV
May 28, 2010 - Riverwind Casino
Norman, OK
May 29, 2010 - Farmers Branch Memorial Day Celebration/Gussie Field Watterworth Park
Farmers Branch, TX
May 30, 2010 - Winstar Casino
Thackerville , OK
June 19, 2010 - Freedom Fest - La Crosse Municipal Airport
La Crosse, WI
July 30, 2010 - Agua Caliente Casino
Hope Drive Rancho Mirage, CA
October 01, 2010 - Gretna Heritage Festival
Gretna, LA
Two legendary rock voices, REO Speedwagon and Pat Benatar, team up for their "LOVE ON THE RUN" co-headline summer tour. The first 20 dates of the cross-country tour have been announced today, along with the first on-sale date of Wednesday, February 24th for the Gilford, NH stop at US Cellular Pavilion. The tour will kick off at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on June 24th.
"REO and Pat Benatar toured together in 1995 and we all had a blast. I ran into Neil Giraldo in the neighborhood last year, and we talked about getting the bands together again…so here we are," said Kevin Cronin, lead singer of REO Speedwagon. "Both REO and Pat Benatar share a history of hits, a family oriented approach, and a continuing desire to rock hard and have fun doing it. We embrace and take pride in our past achievements, while we are all about growing as artists and keeping our standards high. We intend to prove it every night on stage with the 'Love On The Run' tour."
"I'm looking forward to touring with REO again," said Pat Benatar. "It's been 15 years since the "Can't Stop Rockin'" tour. These are a great bunch of people and it should be a blast for us as well as the audience."
"LOVE ON THE RUN" will bring the songs of these two historic rock bands to stages all across America. Their music will take fans back to their early '80s explosion onto the Billboard charts, where both artists enjoyed #1 and Top 10 positions for the better part of the decade; and will carry on through their career with music that continued to define their excellence in song craftsmanship and performance. Edwin McCain and Keaton Simons will each be joining these two legendary acts on various stops along the tour. Additional tour dates and on-sale dates will be announced shortly.
American Express Early On Sale opportunities will be available for most "LOVE ON THE RUN" tour dates.
REO Speedwagon has teamed up with I Love All Access on the "LOVE ON THE RUN" tour to offer the ultimate fan experience, which features a variety of VIP ticket packages, some of which include the chance to meet REO Speedwagon at their shows. For more details go to www.iloveallaccess.com.
"LOVE ON THE RUN" is dedicated to raising awareness about hunger among American school children by partnering with "Blessings in a Backpack," a non-profit organization that provides weekend meals to school children in need. During their recent "Can't Stop Rockin Tour, "REO Speedwagon and Styx raised over $300k for school kids, helped to open 20 schools and helped feed nearly 4k children a weekend for a full year as a result of their partnership with Blessings in a Backpack. Benatar and REO Speedwagon hope to add to these accomplishments and help more school children along this tour. For more information, please go to www.blessingsinabackpack.com .
LOVE ON THE RUN Tour Dates:
LOVE ON THE RUN Tour Dates:
Jun 24, 2010 - Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena On Sale 3/19
Jun 25, 2010 - Rutland, VT Vermont State Fairgrounds On Sale TBD
Jun 26, 2010 - Atlantic City, NJ Caesar’s Atlantic City On Sale 3/6
Jun 29, 2010 - Vienna, VA The Filen Center On Sale TBD
Jul 1, 2010 - Atlanta, GA Chastain Park Amphitheater On Sale 3/7
Jul 2, 2010 - St. Augustine, FL St. Augustine Amphitheatre On Sale TBD
Jul 3, 2010 - Orlando, FL Universal Studios Florida On Sale TBD
Jul 8, 2010 - Lampe, MO Black Oak Mountain Amphitheatre On Sale TBD
Jul 9, 2010 - Memphis, TN Memphis Botanic Gardens On Sale TBD
Jul 11, 2010 - Kansas City, MO Starlight Theatre On Sale TBD
Jul 15, 2010 - Council Bluffs, IA Harrah’s Council Bluffs On Sale 4/15
Jul 16, 2010 - Walker, MN Moondance Jam Fairgrounds On Sale TBD
Jul 17, 2010 - Red Wing, MN Treasure Island Resort & Casino On Sale TBD
Jul 18, 2010 - Chicago, IL Charter One Pavilion On Sale TBD
Jul 21, 2010 - Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheater On Sale TBD
Jul 23, 2010 - Las Vegas, NV Thomas & Mack Center On Sale TBD
Jul 24, 2010 - Phoenix, AZ Dodge Theatre On Sale TBD
Jul 27, 2010 - Saratoga, CA The Mountain Winery On Sale TBD
Jul 31, 2010 - Los Angeles, CA The Greek Theatre On Sale TBD
Aug 27, 2010 - Gilford, NH US Cellular Pavilion On Sale 3/5
Additional dates and ticket on-sale information will be announced shortly. The following are the on-sale dates for the I Love All Access special packages: Uncasville on March 16th, Atlantic City and Gilford on March 3rd, Atlanta on March 4th, Council Bluffs on April 8th.
Kevin Cronin, lead singer and principle songwriter; bass player Bruce Hall; Neal Doughty, keyboard player and founding member; lead guitarist Dave Amato, and drummer Bryan Hitt, are REO Speedwagon. Since the release of their first record in 1971, the band has produced 17 critically acclaimed albums including the monumental 10 million seller, Hi Infidelity, had scored 13 Top 40 singles, including the Number One hits "Can't Fight This Feeling" and "Keep On Loving You," timeless classics including "Roll With The Changes", "Ridin' The Storm Out", "Take It On The Run", "Time For Me To Fly" and "Keep Pushin." In 2009, they released Find Your Own Way Home, featuring the radio favorites "I Needed To Fall" and "Smilin' In The End." Most recently, they released a Christmas album Not So Silent Night with an REO production spin on the classics including "The First Noel," "Winter Wonderland," "Little Drummer Boy," and "Happy Xmas (War is Over)." REO Speedwagon has sold more than 40 million albums to date.
More than three decades ago, Pat Benatar began breaking rules and blazed a new trial for female rock stars. Pat was bold, self-assured, and independent. She was alluring but not exploitive. She was vulnerable but not weak. She was strong-minded without being hardhearted. Songs such as "Love Is a Battlefield," "Hit Me With Your Best Shot," "We Live For Love," and "Heartbreaker" became anthems for a new attitude. At the dawn of MTV, Benatar was the image of the female rocker for an entire generation of young woman, and the young men who loved them. That generation has grown up with her and others have walked down the path she helped pave. Still going strong, Benatar has been married for 28 years to guitarist, songwriter producer, collaborator and soul mate Neil Giraldo . Pat and Neil have been touring almost non-stop for over three decades. Benatar is acknowledged as the leading female rock vocalist of the '80s. During this time she was nominated nine times for Grammy Awards for Best Rock Vocal Performance (female), winning an unprecedented four Grammy Awards in consecutive years from 1980 to 1983. Benatar has also won three American Music Awards. Of the sixteen original and compilation albums released during her 30+ year career, seven were certified platinum and three were certified gold. One of the most popular performers in rock, she is also one of the most recognized and admired female artists.
Pat Benatar and REO Speedwagon, together again? If it seems like an odd marriage, learn your history: the two paired up in 1995 for a cross-country co-headlining tour that was, by all accounts, a hit. In their quest to prove that lightning may indeed strike twice, the two acts have partnered up again for "Love on the Run" an extended summer tour that will take them to arenas, amphitheaters and, yes, casinos across the country. There's even one date at a California winery.
"Pat Benatar remains one of a select few great female rock voices and Neil Giraldo one of the most underrated rock guitar slingers," REO's Kevin Cronin tells Spinner. "Listen to any of their records and you hear Pat's amazing vocal with Neil's powerful yet artistic guitar work as a perfect compliment."
We're pretty sure Benatar's camp feels the same way about REO Speedwagon. In a release about the upcoming tour, Benatar says that "it should be a blast for us as well as the audience." If they're having fun, everybody's having fun.
Tour Dates 2010
February 26, 2010
Freedom Hall
Louisville, KY (with STYX & 38 Special)
February 28, 2010
Lucas County arena
Toledo,OH (with Styx & 38 Special)
March 03, 2010
National Auditorium Paseo de la Reforma No 50
Bosque de Chapultepec Mexico City (With STYX)
March 04, 2010
Arena Monterrey Conchello Esq. Madero
Monterry, Mexico (With STYX)
March 11, 2010
Florida Strawberry Festival
Plant City, FL
March 12, 2010
House of Blues
North Myrtle Beach, SC
March 13, 2010
Mercer Theatre
Savannah, GA
March 26, 2010
Genesse Theatre
Waukegan, IL
March 27, 2010
Rialto Square Theatre
Joliet, IL
April 10, 2010
Crystal Grand Music Theatre
Lake Delton, WI
April 16, 2010 - IP Casino Resort and Spa
Biloxi, MS
April 17, 2010 - Wild Adventures Theme Park
Valdosta, GA
April 22, 2010 - Fillmore Auditorium
Denver, CO
April 23, 2010 - Peppermill Concert Hall
Wendover, NV
May 28, 2010 - Riverwind Casino
Norman, OK
May 29, 2010 - Farmers Branch Memorial Day Celebration/Gussie Field Watterworth Park
Farmers Branch, TX
May 30, 2010 - Winstar Casino
Thackerville , OK
June 19, 2010 - Freedom Fest - La Crosse Municipal Airport
La Crosse, WI
July 30, 2010 - Agua Caliente Casino
Hope Drive Rancho Mirage, CA
October 01, 2010 - Gretna Heritage Festival
Gretna, LA
LOVE ON THE RUN Tour Dates:
Jun 24, 2010 - Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena On Sale 3/19
Jun 25, 2010 - Rutland, VT Vermont State Fairgrounds On Sale TBD
Jun 26, 2010 - Atlantic City, NJ Caesar’s Atlantic City On Sale 3/6
Jun 29, 2010 - Vienna, VA The Filen Center On Sale TBD
Jul 1, 2010 - Atlanta, GA Chastain Park Amphitheater On Sale 3/7
Jul 2, 2010 - St. Augustine, FL St. Augustine Amphitheatre On Sale TBD
Jul 3, 2010 - Orlando, FL Universal Studios Florida On Sale TBD
Jul 8, 2010 - Lampe, MO Black Oak Mountain Amphitheatre On Sale TBD
Jul 9, 2010 - Memphis, TN Memphis Botanic Gardens On Sale TBD
Jul 11, 2010 - Kansas City, MO Starlight Theatre On Sale TBD
Jul 15, 2010 - Council Bluffs, IA Harrah’s Council Bluffs On Sale 4/15
Jul 16, 2010 - Walker, MN Moondance Jam Fairgrounds On Sale TBD
Jul 17, 2010 - Red Wing, MN Treasure Island Resort & Casino On Sale TBD
Jul 18, 2010 - Chicago, IL Charter One Pavilion On Sale TBD
Jul 21, 2010 - Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheater On Sale TBD
Jul 23, 2010 - Las Vegas, NV Thomas & Mack Center On Sale TBD
Jul 24, 2010 - Phoenix, AZ Dodge Theatre On Sale TBD
Jul 27, 2010 - Saratoga, CA The Mountain Winery On Sale TBD
Jul 31, 2010 - Los Angeles, CA The Greek Theatre On Sale TBD
Aug 27, 2010 - Gilford, NH US Cellular Pavilion On Sale 3/5
Country star though he is, Keith Urban can't resist the sweet sounds of '70s and '80s soft rock.
Urban indulged in piano versions of a few of his favorite tunes at a recent cover shoot in Los Angeles for the new PEOPLE Country issue, treating onlookers to an impromptu concert that included REO Speedwagon's "Keep on Loving You."
"Guilty pleasure!" laughed Urban, who good-naturedly complained as he tickled the ivories, "I wish I could really play."
Urban, who shared the true stories behind his music for the PEOPLE Country cover story, continued his playing with a medley of Elton John's hits. "I loved Elton John's voice growing up," he said. "He had almost a country sound to it."
If you are going to introduce the kids to older artists such as Journey, REO Speedwagon, The Supremes, Neil Diamond, Paul Anka and the Rolling Stones, why not go all the way and bring along the livelier recording techniques of artists from those era? Granted, some of those "classic" musicians were teen idols themselves in their time, but surely none used such amount of studio tinkering as the songs on the "Glee" soundtrack.
A cover of REO Speedwagon's "Can't Fight This Feeling" sung by Cory Monteith who plays the hunky Finn Hudson on the series" is a pleasant power ballad that thrives on its archetypal 1980s melody. Monteith's voice is pleasant but not strong enough to carry the song, ironically lacking the theatrically sentimental power of the original vocals.
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If you are a fan of Glee then this playlist is for you!
It's the originals from each of the songs featured on Glee Volume 1 and 2 which will have to do until Glee is available on Spotify!
Journey - Don't Stop Believin'
REO Speedwagon - Can't Fight This Feeling
Kanye West, Jamie Foxx - Gold Digger
Rihanna - Take A Bow - Seamus Haji & Paul Emanuel Club
Jazmine Sullivan - Bust Your Windows
Céline Dion - Taking Chances
Heart - Alone
The New Musical Cast - Maybe This Time
Queen - Somebody To Love
Jill Scott - Hate On Me
Jordin Sparks featuring Chris Brown - No Air duet with Chris Brown - Main Version
The Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin' On
Avril Lavigne - Keep Holding On
Young MC - Bust A Move
Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline
Billy Idol, Generation X - Dancing With Myself
The New Musical Cast - Defying Gravity
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Proud Mary
Diana Ross, Lionel Richie - Endless Love
The Pretenders - I'll Stand By You
The Police - Don’t Stand So Close To Me
Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Union Gap - Young Girl
Jennifer Paige - Crush
Ray Conniff & The Singers - (You're) Having My Baby
Bill Withers - Lean On Me - Single Version
Dionne Warwick - Don’t Make Me Over
Studio 99 - Imagine
Cyndi Lauper - True Colors
Van Halen - Jump
Lily Allen - Smile
Charlie Chaplin - Smile (Love Theme)
Jennifer Hudson, Dreamgirls (Motion Picture Soundtrack) - And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going - Highlights Version
Barbra Streisand - Don't Rain On My Parade
The Rolling Stones - You Can't Always Get What You Want
Kelly Clarkson - My Life Would Suck Without You
