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Head East & Once Bitten - Medina Entertainent Center


UPDATE: MARCH 31, 2025

THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. REFUNDS SHOULD BE ISSUED AT THE POINT OF SALE.

Head East returns to the Medina Entertainment Center in Medina, Minnesota on Friday evening, April 4, 2025 where they will Co-Headline with Once Bitten, who were previously known as Jack Russell’s Great White. Doors open at 7:00 pm and Head East will open the show at 8:00 pm performing their Flat As a Pancake 50th Anniversary show featuring songs from their iconic debut album and several fan favorites from their extensive catalog of songs. Once Bitten will follow and close the show. Tickets are now on sale online and at the Medina Entertainment Center Ticket Office. Prices are $34, $40, and $50 plus applicable taxes and fees. This is an Age 21 & Over show. For more information visit the Medina Entertainment Center at the address linked below:

Medina Entertainment Center Website:
https://medinaentertainment.com/


Eagles Theatre Show - Wabash, IN


See Head East at the beautiful Eagles Theatre in Wabash, Indiana on Friday evening, April 25, 2025. This is a Flat As a Pancake 50th Anniversary shows featuring songs from the band's iconic debut album, a few fan favorites, and a some surprises. The concert is scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm (EDT), and doors open one hour before start time. Tickets are now on sale and range from $29 to $49 plus taxes and fees. For more information and to buy tickets visit the Honeywell Arts and Entertainment Website at the addresses linked below:

Eagles Theatre Webpage:
https://www.honeywellarts.org/eagles-theatre

Buy Tickets:
https://www.honeywellarts.org/live-shows/head-east



In Memory of Darrel "Glen" Bridger
We deeply regret to announce the passing of Darrel "Glen" Bridger. Our deepest sympathies go out to Glen's family and friends, and to all who came to know and love Glen. Glen was the lead guitarist for Head East from 2006 until 2022. His songs "One Night" and "Me and My Whiskey" were regularly included in Head East's live performances during his tenure with the band. Glen's stage presence, skillful performances, and friendly demeanor endeared him to fans and band members alike. A Celebration of Life will be held for Glen on March 4, 2025 at the First Baptist Church located at 17385 MO-371, Platte City, Missouri. A memorial service will begin at 5:30 pm, followed by visitation until 8:00 pm. Glen's obituary can be viewed on the Hixson-Klein Funeral Home website at: https://hkfuneralhome.com/glen-bridger/




3300 Event Center Show - Peoria, IL

See Head East with special guest Drew Cagle & The Reputation at the Grand Showroom of the 3300 Event Center in Peoria, IL on Friday evening, May 2, 2025. This is a Flat As a Pancake 50th Anniversary show featuring songs from their iconic debut album, a few fan favorites, and some surprises. Doors will open at 6‌:00 p‌m (CDT) and the music is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p‌m with The Drew Cagle & The Reputation opening the show. Head East will follow as the headliner and close the show. Tickets range from $29 to $64 plus taxes and fees and are now available online through the See Tickets website. For more information visit the 3300 Event Center website and the See Tickets Website at the addresses linked below:

3300 Event Center Website: https://www.3300eventcenter.com/

Buy Tickets on See Tickets Website: https://www.seetickets.us/event/head-east-celebrates-50th-anniversary-of-flat-as-a-pancake/636501




Retro Rock Roundup Interview With Roger Boyd


Retro Rock Roundup's Mike and Jeremy Wiles recently talked with Head East founding member and keyboardist Roger Boyd. Listen to the interview on the player below or use the link below the player to listen on the Retro Rock Roundup website:

Click play button below to listen to interview

https://retrorockroundup.com/interview-with-roger-boyd-of-head-east


Foghat & Head East - Walker's Bluff Casino Resort


See Foghat and Head East at the Walker's Bluff Casino Resort Event Center in Carterville, Illinois on Saturday evening, June 14, 2025. This is a Flat As a Pancake 50th Anniversary shows featuring songs from Head East's iconic debut album, a few fan favorites, and a some surprises. Head East will open the show and headliner Foghat will follow and close the show. The concert is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm (CDT) and doors open one hour before start time. Tickets are $45, $50, $60, and $65 plus applicable online/phone ticketing fee. This fee is waived when tickets are purchased at Café at 22 & Vine inside Walker's Bluff Casino Resort. All ages are welcome, but you must be 21 or older to gamble. For more information and to buy tickets visit the Walker's Bluff Casino Resort Website at the addresses linked below:

Casino Website:
https://www.walkersbluffcasinoresort.com/

Buy Tickets:
https://tickets.walkersbluffcasinoresort.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=51




Live at the Lake - Arnolds Park Amusement Park


Head East Returns to Arnolds Park Amusement Park in Arnolds Park, Iowa on Friday, July 11, 20‌25 at 7‌:30 p‌m (CDT). This is a Flat As a Pancake 50th Anniversary show featuring songs from the band's iconic debut album and several fan favorites from their extensive catalog of songs. The concert is part of the park's Live at the Lake Premium Summer Concert Series and is held inside the park at Preservation Plaza adjacdent to the lake. This is a free outdoor show, so admission to the park and to the concert is free, however parkgoers will have to pay for rides and other activities within the park if they wish to participate in them. For more information visit the park's website at the address linked below:

https://arnoldspark.com/


Concert Photos - Wildey Theatre & Adler Theatre

Concert photos from the Wildey Theatre shows in Edwardsville, Illinois and the Adler Theatre in Davenport, Iowa may be viewed in our 2025 Concert Gallery at the addresses linked below.
Below photo courtesy of photographer Tom Cullen.

Wildey Theatre Concert Photos:
https://www.head-east.com/concertgallery2025pt1.html

Adler Theatre Concert Photos:
https://www.head-east.com/concertgallery2025pt2.html


Photo by Tom Cullen

Live @ the Rails Summer Concert Series - Greenfield, IN


See Head East and the Why Store at Greenfield, Indiana's Live @ the Rails Summer Concert Series held at Depot Street Park Amphitheater in downtown Greenfiled on Saturday evening, September 6, 2‌025. This is a Flat As a Pancake 50th Anniversary shows featuring songs from the Head East's iconic debut album, a few fan favorites, and a some surprises. This event will begin at 6:00 PM (EDT) and run until 10:00 PM (EDT). The Why Store will open the show and Head East will follow and close the show. Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on at this free outdoor show. For additional information visit their websites linked below:

Live at the Rails Event Page on the Parks & Rec Website:
https://parksingreenfield.com/event/summer-concert-series-10/

Depot Street Park Page on the Parks & Rec Website:
https://parksingreenfield.com/depot-street-park/


Wildwood Springs Lodge show - special guest John Schlitt


See Head East and special guest John Schlitt, who will be performing on stage along with the current members of Head East, on Saturday evening, Oc‌tober 25‌, 20‌25 at 8 p‌m (CDT). Head East and John Schlitt have performed to a packed house in recent years at this unique and intimate venue. This is a Flat As a Pancake 50th Anniversary shows featuring songs from the band's iconic debut album, a few fan favorites, and a some surprises. Tickets are now on sale with several ticket packages available. Fans can buy just a ticket to the show or choose from packages that include dinner, or dinner and lodging.

For additional information on the Wildwood Springs Lodge and to view available ticket options visit their website and the Tix.com website at the addresses linked below:

Wildwood Springs Lodge Website:
https://wildwoodspringslodge.com/

Buy Tickets:
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/wildwoodsprings/5933/event/1407912



 

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