Head East, Iron Butterfly, & Vanilla Fudge
See Head East with Iron Butterfly and Vanilla Fudge at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois on Sunday afternoon, March 24th. Iron Butterly will kick off the show at 3:00 pm followed by Head East and Vanilla Fudge who will close the show. Tickets are now on sale and range from $49 to $89 plus fees. They are available at the Arcada Theatre Box Office Monday through Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and Sunday 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The box office is also open 2 hours before show time. Ticket purchases may be made in person at the box office or by calling (630) 962-7000. Tickets may also be purchases online through E-tix.com linked below:
Visit the Arcada Theatre Homepage
Buy Tickets Online Through Etix.com
Head East Reunion Shows - Steelville, MO.
* UPDATED 17 January 2019
Due to poplular demand, an additional Reunion Show has been added to Head East's appearance at the historic Wildwood Springs Lodge in Steelville, Missouri. Tickets are now on sale for this show which will be held on Friday, March 29th. Head East will also perform the following night at the previously announced March 30th Reunion Show at Wildwood Springs Lodge. Both concerts will feature the A&M Records era line-up of John Schlitt, Steve Huston, Mike Somerville, and Roger Boyd who will perform the band's classic debut album Flat As A Pancake in its entirety and other select songs from the band's A&M tenure from 1975 to 1980. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see John Schlitt, Steve Huston, Mike Somerville, and Roger Boyd who are all performing together live for the first time in 39 years.
The Reunion Shows at the Wildwood Springs Lodge will feature a special 90 minute plus set of more than 20 songs. In addition to all the songs from Flat As A Pancake, fans will hear a mix of new and classic Head East songs from the band's 50 year career along with a few classic covers. It is going to be an exciting night so get your tickets now before they sell out. Tickets can be purchased through the Wildwood Springs Lodge website linked below:
Wildwood Springs Lodge Concert Series Page
Buy Tickets For March 29th - Wildwood Springs Lodge Website
Buy Tickets For March 30th - Wildwood Springs Lodge Website
Wildwood Springs Lodge Home Page
Wildwood Springs Lodge Head East Concert Poster
Wildey Theatre Concert Photos
Photos from Head East's January 25th and 26th concerts at the Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville, Illinois can be viewed in our 2019 Concert Gallery at the address below.
www.head-east.com/concertgallery2019.html
Head East 50th Anniversary T-shirts
Do you remember the first time that you heard Head East? Many fans have vivid memories of first hearing the band on the radio or live at a show. Or playing that Head East LP, 8-track, or cassette for the first time. The front design of a new Head East 50th Anniversary T-shirt is based on this concept.
The design pays tribute to Head East's debut album Flat As A Pancake. The front of the shirt shows the album cued up on a turntable with the tag line, I remember the first time…, paying homage to the opening line from Jefftown Creek written by founding member and original drummer Steve Huston. The design on the back of the shirt has an updated version of the clock with Head East milestones and the heading 2019, 50 years and still rocking!
A second 50th Anniversary T-shirt is available in both a short and long sleeve women's garment and has the words 50th Head East in gold Rhinestuds in tribute to Head East's Golden Anniversary. Both of the new shirt designs will be available for purchase at live shows on our 50th Anniversary Tour this year.
View each new design linked below:
View Large 50th Anniversary Turntable Design Front
View Large 50th Anniversary Clock Design Back
View 50th Anniversary Rhinestud Women's Long Sleeve Design
View 50th Anniversary Rhinestud Women's Short Sleeve Design
Ohnward Fine Arts Center Concert
Head East will be live in concert at the Ohnward Fine Arts Center in Maquoketa, Iowa on Saturday, April 27th. The Lexi Parr Duo will open the show at 7:00 pm. Head East will follow with two 45 minute sets beginning at 8:00 pm. There will be a 20 minute intermission between Head East's 1st and 2nd sets. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Advance tickets are now on sale and can be purchased by calling the Ohnward Fine Arts Center at (563) 652-9815 or online through the Ohnward Fine Arts Center website at the address below:
www.ohnwardfineartscenter.com/our-events?month=2019-04-01
Head East Reunion Show - Little River Casino
See Head East on May 4th at the Little River Casino in Manistee, Michigan for a special Reunion Show featuring A&M Records era members Steve Huston, John Schlitt, Mike Somerville, and Roger Boyd along with the current members of Head East. The band will perform their classic A&M Records debut album Flat As A Pancake in its entirely along with other Head East classics and material from their most recent release Raise A Little Hell.
Tickets range from $30 to $45 and can be purchased online through StarTickets.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the ticket window at the Main Cage 24 hours a day, and they are also available through the Little River Casino Resort Event Center Box Office on the day of the show beginning three hours before show time.
* Events at Little River Casino Resort are recommended for ages 18 & older.
Buy Tickets: www.startickets.com/events/item/head-east
Little River Casino Website: www.lrcr.com
Head East & Loverboy - Herrinfesta Italiana
See Head East and Canadian rockers Loverboy on Sunday, May 26th at Herrinfesta Italiana in Herrin, IL. This week-long festival features great Italian food, family fun, an array of contests for every family member and a fine arts and crafts exhibit to spotlight the creative talents of regional artists and craftsmen. The Piazza, located behind the Herrin Civic Center, houses the Quality Connection Piazza Concert Stage, and the Piazza Beverage and Wine Gardens where you can enjoy your favorite adult beverages.
The Piazza gates will open at 5:30 pm on Sunday, May 26th. The Great Affairs will kick off the music at 6:30 pm, followed by Head East at 8:00 pm and Loverboy at 9:30 pm. General admission tickets are $15, standing room only Pit tickets are $30, and premium reserved seating tickets are $35 (plus fees for online purchases). Tickets are now available online through the eventbrite.com website linked below.
Herrinfesta Italiana Website: www.herrinfesta.com
Buy Tickets to Head East & Loverboy
www.eventbrite.com/e/loverboy-with-head-east-tickets-57904915160
Iconic Fest Concert - Brainerd, Minnesota
See Head East live in concert at the 2019 Iconic Fest held on the grounds of the Green Lantern Bar & Grill in Brainerd, Minnesota. This two-day outdoor festival will be held on Friday, July 12th and Saturday, July 13th. Head East will play on Friday evening, July 12th only. On Friday the Rock-A-Billy Revue will perform at 5:00 pm followed by Head East at 7:00 pm and the Kentucky Headhunters play at 9:00 pm. Several ticket options are available and camp sites are also available for purchase. Tickets may be purchased by calling 1-800-595-4849, in person at one of several ticket outlets listed on the festival's website, or online through the Iconic Fest Website. Advance tickets for July 12th are $30 plus fees and are $35 plus fees on the day of the show. For additional information or to buy tickets visit the Iconic Fest website at the addresses below:
Iconic Fest Homepage: www.iconicfest.com
Buy Tickets Online: www.iconicfest.tix.com/Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=4912
Devils Lake Rockfest - Rockin' The Cove
Head East will headline Friday night's entertainment at Devils Lake Rockfest in Devils Lake, North Dakota. This two-day outdoor festival will be held on Friday, August 9th and Saturday, August 10th. Head East appears on August 9th only. On Friday the gates will open at 5:00 pm and Jay Ricochet and the BFD Band will kick off the music at 5:30 pm. They will be followed by SFO (Journey, Foreigner, Kansas Tribute) and Head East will close the show starting at 10:30 pm. This is an outdoor show held at Proz Lakeside at the Cove on Woodland Resort. Tickets are $42.95 for a weekend pass and are available online though the ticketbud.com website linked below:
Devils Lake Rockfest Website:
https://www.prozlakesideatthecove.com/devils-rockfest/
Buy Tickets Online Through Ticketbud.com:
https://ticketbud.com/events/343cddd6-4690-11e9-8f6d-42010a717005
Head East and The Sweet at the Riviera Theatre
Head East returns to the Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda, New York on Saturday, September 7th. Head East will co-headline with The Sweet best known for the hits Little Willy, Ballroom Blitz, Fox on the Run, and Love is like Oxygen which all reaced the top 10 on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart in the 70s.
Tickets may be purchased on-line, over the telephone at (716) 692-2413 or in-person at the Theatre's Box Office. On-line sales are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Box Office is open for telephone and in-person sales Monday-Friday from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Tickets may also be purchased one hour prior to all events at the box office. For additional information or to purchase tickets visit the Riviera Theatre Website linked below.
Riviera Theatre Homepage
Purchase Tickets (Tickets go on sale to the public on Jan. 25th at 10:00 am (EST).
Vette City Motorcycle Music Festival
* UPDATED 7 March 2019
Please note that the location for the Vette City Motorcycle Music Festival has moved from the National Corvette Museum Amphitheater in Bowling Green, Ky to Edge Hill Farm in Oakland, Kentucky. See the Festival's Facebook page linked below for more information.
See Head East live in concert on September 14th at the Vette City Motorcyle Music Festival. This four day event from 12-15 September features over 20 bands and will be held at 13101 Louisville Road on Edge Hill Farm in Oakland, Kentucky. Head East will perform on Saturday, September 14th only along with Great White, Jackyl, and other bands yet to be announced. For additional information and to purchase tickets visit the events website and Facebook page linked below:
Vette City Motorcycle Music Festival Official Website
Vette City Motorcycle Music Festival Official Facebook
But Tickets - Vette City Motorcycle Music Festival
Head East: A Labor Of Love - Now Available
Steve Huston's new book Head East: A Labor of Love is now available online through the Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Books-A-Million websites. His book will also be available at the merchandise table at live shows beginning in January 2019. Steve is a founding member of Head East and the band's original drummer. The book contains 236 pages, 23 photographs (several in full color) and 33 stories about Steve's adventures with Head East. Steve will be available to sign books at any 2019 "Reunion Show" or any other Head East concert where he is making a special guest appearance. Fans who have already purchased Steve's book prior to attending a concert may bring their books to the concert for Steve to sign. To learn more about Steve and his newly released book visit his official website at the address below:
www.headeast-stevehuston.com
The book is available in paperback and ebook formats (Amazon Kindle and Barnes and Noble Nook). To order Steve's new book online go to Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or the Books-A-Million websites linked below:
Head East: A Labor of Love @ amazon.com
Head East: A Labor of Love @ barnesandnoble.com
Head East: A Labor of Love @ booksamillion.com
Head East 50th Anniversary Tour
Head East's 50th Anniversary Tour in 2019 will feature the band's debut album Flat As A Pancake played in its entirety during headlining shows. The band will also perform hits and fan favorites from "Flat" through their most recent release Raise A Little Hell. Additionally, some shows will be "Reunion Shows" with band members John Schlitt, Mike Somerville, and Steve Huston from the band's A&M Records years joining Roger Boyd and the current Head East line-up for the performance of the Flat As A Pancake album and a few additional Head East songs from the band's A&M Records era.
Dates and locations for the 2019 reunion shows are forthcoming and will be annotated as "Reunion Shows" on our website once posted. Check our tour dates page periodically for updates to the 2019 schedule.
Head East Tour Page
Golden Voice Recording Co. Documentary Coming Soon
The long awaited Golden Voice Recording Co. documentary will be available soon on DVD. The 2 hour plus documentary looks at the South Pekin, Illinois recording studio which spawned the careers of a number of notable bands and musicians including Head East. Get more information on this upcoming release and view the trailer for the documentary on the Golden Voice Recording Co. website at the address below:
http://goldenvoicerecordingco.com
(Read our original story on the documentary below)
Head East recorded their first two studio albums (Flat As A Pancake and Get Yourself Up) in their home state at Golden Voice Recording Studios in South Pekin, Illinois. Golden Voice Recording Company, which was started by Mary Ann Milam and her husband Jerry in the early 60s, will be the subject of a documentary expected to be completed later this year.
Golden Voice was the studio of choice for several local Illinois bands and solo artists, many of which would go on to greater success, including Dan Fogelberg, Gary Richrath (REO Speedwagon), Jonathan Cain (Journey), and Head East. For more information on this upcoming documentary visit the Pekin Daily Times newspaper article linked below:
Pekin Daily Times Newspaper Article
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