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New Head East single released Cleopatra Records has released a new Head East single of Mama Let Him Play which is dedicated to the late great Canadian guitarist, singer, and songwriter Jerry Doucette. Jerry released his recording of Mama Let Him Play in 1977, and it made the Billboard top 100, peaking at number 46 in Canada. Jerry's band played a show with Head East, and Roger Boyd really liked the song. He thought it might make a great upbeat addition to the Head East show. Head East also toured with the top southern rock bands, and those groups had something in common that audiences enjoyed. They often had three guitarist, and would have extended solo passages where the guitarists would trade off or play solos together. Since the later Head East lineup had two guitarists, Roger added the Mnimoog synthesizer as the third solo instrument to make Mama Let Him Play more of an extended jam. The Head East version of the song pays tribute to Jerry by including his signature melodies and guiitar solos, and adds some new musical touches from the band's live performances. The single is now available on most major steaming services including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and many more. Promo video for Mama Let Him Play single Press play to begin video and adjust volume as necessary Cactus Pete's Resort Casino - Jackpot, NV See Head East with Mark Farner's American Band and April Wine on July 25, 2026 at Cactus Pete's Resort Casino in Jackpot, Nevada. The bands will be performing as part of Cactus Pete's Rock The Desert Concert Series. The show will be held at the resort's outdoor amphitheater. Gates open at 4:00 pm (PDT) and Head East will open the show at 5:00 pm (PDT) and will be followed by co-headliners April Wine and Mark Farner. Tickets are now available online through the Ticketmaster website with prices ranging from $47 to $109 plus applicable fees and taxes. For more information or to purchase tickets online visit the venue's website and Ticketmaster at the addresses linked below: Cactus Pete's Resort Casino Website: https://www.cactuspetes.com/ Buy Tickets Online: https://www.ticketmaster.com/mark-farners-american-band-with-april-jackpot-nevada-07-25-2026/event/17006459E9132BC4 Head East performs to capacity crowd in Davenport Head East opened the 2026 touring season with a sold out show with Foghat at the Rhythm City Resort Casino in Davenport, Iowa. Head East members Greg Manahan, Darren Walker, and Mark Murtha are captured below rockin' the stage in Davenport. Photo by Jody Andresen Order The New Head East Biography Head East's new biography, Never Been Any Reason: The Head East Rock 'N Roll Story is available online through most major book retailers. The biography contains photos of the many people who have been a part of this legendary band. Author Jeremy Amick has done an amazing job, seeking out interviews from people in the business, band alumni, crew alumni, current band and crew, family and fans. And we think that you will enjoy this detailed account of the band's storied history. Links to several online book retailers who are selling the biography are posted below. Amazon Website: https://www.amazon.com/Never-Been-Any-Reason-Story/dp/0881442755/ Barnes & Noble Website: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/never-been-any-reason-jeremy-paul-amick/1148435240 Book-A-Million Website: https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Never-Been-Any-Reason/Jeremy-Paul-Amick/9780881442755 Walmart Website: https://www.walmart.com/search?q=never+been+any+reason Granada Theatre - The Dalles, Oregon Head East will be live in concert at the Intimate Granada Theatre in The Dalles, Oregon on Friday evening, Augus 14‌, 20‌26. Doors open at 6pm (PDT) and the music will begin at 7pm (PDT). Tickets are now on sale and fans may pick from two options - (1) Private Box with Dinner for $85, (2) General Admission non-reserved seating without dinner for $65. Additional information can be found online at the addresses linked below: Granada Theatre Website: https://granadatheatrethedalles.com/ Buy Tickets Online: https://granadatheatrethedalles.com/events-and-buy-tickets/8-14-head-east-in-concert/ North Shore Center for the Performing Arts - Skokie, IL See Head East in concert at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, Illinois on Thursday evening, September 24‌, 20‌26. Doors open at 6:30 pm (CDT) and the music will begin at 7:30 pm (CDT). Tickets are now on sale and range from $55 to $77 plus applicable fees and taxes. For more information or to purchase tickets online visit the venue's website and Ticketmaster at the addresses linked below: North Shore Center Website: https://northshorecenter.org/ Buy Tickets Online: https://www.ticketmaster.com/head-east-skokie-illinois-09-24-2026/event/070064563D029FBF

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