Support Acts Added to Lynyrd Skynyrd Concert December 16
Media Contact: Stevi Boskovich
Global Spectrum - Everett Events Center
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Who: Lynyrd Skynyrd with special opening acts Bob Rivers’ Morning Show Band, Spike and the Impalers and PD’G
When: Friday, December 16, 2005 · 7:30 pm
Where: Everett Events Center
What: The Bob Rivers Morning Show (KZOK 102.5 FM) personalities, Bob Rivers and Spike O’Neill, and their band Spike and the Impalers will open for legendary rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, who were recently nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The live classic rock alter ego of the popular morning show features namesake “Spike O’Neill,” performing gutsy spot-on tributes reminiscent of Jack Black’s wild antics in the movie “School Of Rock”.
“This is one heck of a Christmas present for us,” O’Neill says. “It just blows me away.”
O’Neill fronts the band with his trademark kilt; Rivers positions himself on keyboards. Rounding out the talent are veteran rockers Dudley Taft on lead and rhythm guitar, formerly of Sweetwater and Second Coming, Jeff Kathan on drums, Lynn Sorensen on bass guitar, and Joe Shikany taking on lead and rhythm guitar, of the Paul Rodgers Band. But this is truly a homegrown working man’s band at heart. Jay Powers, a mild-mannered capital investor by day, adds additional keyboards. The Impalers also feature Mark Russell on guitar and their biggest crowd pleaser, 17-year old guitar phenomenon Ian Crawford.
Also added to the Lynyrd Skynyrd line up is PD’G, a strong southern rock sound that’s fiery with reckless country throw-downs filled primarily with songs about mid-America lovin’ and flecks of spiritual musings and parody.
"I've always been a huge Lynyrd Skynyrd fan, so to be on tour with them and opening shows and getting respect from their fans for my music is a dream come true," said Steve Richards Mahoney, singer-songwriter of PD'G band.
Tickets ($28, $38 and $44) are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased at the Everett Events Center Box Office, EverettEventsCenter.com or by calling 1-866-EEC-TIXX (1-866-332-8499). Prices do not include service charges.
The Everett Events Center, a $71.5 million multi-purpose complex, was developed by the Everett Public Facilities District. The 10,000-seat venue hosts a myriad of events including concerts, rodeos, ice skating and family shows. The Everett Events Center is also home to the Everett Silvertips, a Western Hockey League franchise, and the Everett Hawks, ArenaFootball2 League team. The venue accommodates other sporting events such as basketball, volleyball, wrestling and gymnastics.
The Comcast Community Ice Rink is used for public skating, local hockey leagues and much more. The two ice sheets can be converted to form a 57,000 square foot space to host trade shows and special events. The three-story Conference Center includes three 900 square foot executive meeting rooms, a 12,000 square foot ballroom, which can be arranged in a number of different configurations.
Global Spectrum (global-spectrum.com), the fastest growing firm in the public assembly facility management field, has more than 45 facilities throughout the United States and Canada. The Philadelphia-based company is part of one of the world's largest sports and entertainment firms Comcast-Spectacor.
