River Rock at the Amp - 2011 Concerts

2011 SUMMER CONCERTS
These concerts have concluded for Summer 2011.
See you on Saturday, May 26, 2012, at the Amp!

.......................... SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2011 .........................
GATES OPEN AT 4:30 P.M.
PURSES FOR PATIENTS FUNDRAISER FOR AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
Admission: $5
Concert Sponsor: The Trumbull 10

8:30 p.m. HEADLINER
FRONTIERS
(A Journey Tribute) This is the only full time touring tribute to Journey. Frontiers features vocalist Jeremey Hunsicker, who was briefly tapped as a replacement vocalist for Journey in 2007, and was a contributing songwriter on the Journey platinum-selling Revelation CD.
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6:30 p.m. OPENING ACT
7T7
7T7, featuring incredible lead vocalist Sara accompanied by a rock solid band, will have you rockin with a wide range of music from the 60s to the powerful songs of today. Audiences are impressed by the musicianship of the band and the amazing vocal talent of Sara.
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5:15 p.m. OPENING ACT
The OneFortyOnes
Warren's own homegrown band features members of the Warren Police Department performing original music. This band has played exclusively for benefits and fundraisers throughout the area.

......................... SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2011 .........................
GATES OPEN AT 5:30 P.M.
Admission: $5
Concert Sponsors: A&N Service and Equipment and
Franklin Pharmacy, Franklin Healthcare and Unique Boutique

8:30 p.m. HEADLINER
THUNDERSTRUCK
(Tribute to AC/DC) The most explosive live AC/DC concert experience! Lead guitar player Ricky Miller is the star of the show doing a great Angus Young. His energy and electrifying guitar are incredible.
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6:30 p.m. OPENING ACT
STRANGLEHOLD
(Tribute to Ted Nugent) This high energy tribute band has the look, the sound, and the guitar licks of Ted Nugent and is about as close as you can get to a Ted Nugent concert, next to Ted himself.
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.......................... SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2011 ..........................
GATES OPEN AT 5:30 P.M.
Admission: $5
Concert Sponsors: Cole Valley and Associated School Employees Credit Union
and The Valley Classics:
Sunrise Inn, Buena Vista, Caffe Capris, Leo’s Ristorante,
Alberini’s, Salvatore’s, Vernon’s Cafe

8:30 p.m. HEADLINER
ZOSO
(The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience) The mastery of authentic vintage instruments coupled with spot-on vocals, guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards, their compelling stage persona and distinct Led Zeppelin sound, ZOSO recreates the music, magic, and mystery of a Zeppelin concert.
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6:30 p.m. OPENING ACT
THE KELLYS
The Kellys blend the amazingly powerful vocals of singer Kelly McCracken with the unique musical backgrounds and styles of guitarist Nick Rossi, bassist Moe Angelo, and on skins, Matt Holko. They combine elements of nearly everything they have ever heard with true originality.
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......................... SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2011 .........................
Admission: $5
Concert Sponsors: Coates Car Care and Phantom Fireworks

HEADLINER
JANIS JOPLIN'S ORIGINAL BAND:
BIG BROTHER AND THE HOLDING COMPANY
Featuring Peter Albin, Sam Andrew & Dave Getz, BBHC is an American rock band formed in San Francisco in 1965 as part of the psychedelic music scene. Their Cheap Thrills album is considered one of the masterpieces of the psychedelic sound of San Francisco. Singing the role of Janis Joplin will be Cathy Richardson, who's real life rock n' roll persona led to her the role. The San Francisco Chronicle said, "when Richardson pours her magnificent, flexible voice into one of Joplin's signature numbers...the experience is more real than any live recording ever captured." In 2009, Richardson was in the spotlight standing in for Grace Slick with Jefferson Starship.
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OPENING ACT
EVIL WAYS
(Tribute to Santana) Evil Ways recreates Latin rock at its best with classic songs that are timeless and so well known. A performance by Evil Ways includes all of the Santana hits, performed with the authenticity and exuberance that will bring you to your feet.
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........................... SATURDAY, JULY 2, 2011 ............................
Gates Open at 4 p.m. • Admission: $7
BBQ BEGINNING AT 4 P.M. – Guy's BBQ, Eli's BBQ and Up a Creek BBQ
APPEARING WITH FINS TO THE LEFT WILL BE MICHAEL UTLEY &
ROBERT GREENIDGE, MEMBERS OF JIMMY BUFFETT'S CORAL REEFER BAND!
MORE THAN 30 LIVE PARROTS FROM PARROTHOPE.ORG!
Concert Sponsors: Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC and Huntington Bank

8:30 p.m. HEADLINER
FINS TO THE LEFT
(A Jimmy Buffett Tribute Spectacular) Featuring a lengthy list of Jimmy Buffett favorites, this band always encourages audience participation. All you Parrot heads come out for a great night filled with the music of Jimmy Buffett from this one-of-a-kind band. Don't forget your sunglasses and beach balls. Appearing with Fins to the Left will be Michael Utley and Robert Greenidge, members of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band!
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5:30 p.m. OPENING ACT
RUDY & THE PROFESSIONALS
Take a trip to the Bahamas with this high energy entertainment band. And get ready to dance in the aisles at the Amp!
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........................... SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2011 ...........................
CO-HEADLINERS TONIGHT!
Gates open at 5 p.m. • Admission: $7 (co-headliners)
Concert Sponsors: Whetstone Auto Group and
The Cable Guys and Eastern Gateway Community College

8:30 p.m. CO-HEADLINER
BROKEN ROAD
(Tribute to Rascal Flatts) Broken Road brings the fun and excitement of a Rascal Flatts show to the Amp. These seasoned performers have the look and sound of Rascal Flatts and perform all their biggest hits with a few surprises thrown in!
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6:00 p.m. CO-HEADLINER
ALMOST QUEEN
(A Queen Experience) Almost Queen succeeds in blending the vocal layering and studio precision that is a signature of the band with the energy and spectacle of a live stage production. Elaborate lighting, effects and costumes aptly frame the seasoned musicians who step into these very large shoes to effectively render an authentic Queen experience.
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.......................... SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2011 ..........................
3 Performances Tonight! • Gates Open at 4 p.m. • Admission: $5
Concert Sponsors:
Trumbull Memorial Hospital and Thom Duma Jewelers

8:30 p.m. HEADLINER
7 BRIDGES
(Tribute to The Eagles) 7 Bridges is a stunningly accurate tribute to the most famous musical group from southern California. Formerly known as Tequila Sunrise, this band has been written up in Rolling Stone Magazine as the Best Tribute to The Eagles bar none.
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6:00 p.m. OPENING ACT
CHRIS HIGBEE
This country music vocalist and fiddle player is taking his career to a new level as a solo artist. He delivers a dynamic and engaging performance!
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4:30 p.m. OPENING ACT
SARAH TURNER
The lyrics to Sarah Turner's single "Youngstown" neatly summarize where the young singer is now, and where she's heading. Turner, 18, released the country-pop song late last year. A 2010 graduate of Boardman High School, Turner co-wrote "Youngstown" with Nashville songwriters Bill Shore and Joe Beck.
>>More about Sarah Turner

......................... SATURDAY, JULY 23, 2011 .........................
GM NIGHT!
Gates open at 5 p.m. • Admission: $5
Concert Sponsors: Credit Union One and
Yankee Lake Truck Night and O’Charley’s and Panera Bread

8:30 p.m. HEADLINER
BLUE MOON SWAMP
(Tribute to John Fogerty and Creedence Clearwater Revival)
Moving seamlessly from 1968 classics like Susie Q to the mid-80s hit Centerfield and brand new music from the 2007 release Revival, Blue Moon Swamp has stunned audiences from coast to coast. Led by the amazing vocals of Dan McGuinness, Blue Moon Swamp treats audiences to a powerful, authentic musical journey through some of the best American rock & roll ever recorded.
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6:30 p.m. OPENING ACT
JERSEY
(Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band)
With a dedication to authenticity, a true passion for the music and a knock-your-socks-off, high-energy stage show, Jersey offers up a tribute to Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band that is like no other.
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......................... SATURDAY, JULY 30, 2011 ..........................
Gates open at 5 p.m. • Admission: $5
Concert Sponsors: Glunt Industries and
The Power Team – Biketown, Johnny K's and Fairway Ford

8:30 p.m. HEADLINER
THE ATOMIC PUNKS
(Tribute to Van Halen) The Atomic Punks are a tribute to early Van Halen, the David Lee Roth era. Globally know as the Worlds Greatest tribute to David Lee Roth era Van Halen, the Atomic Punks have an International following that continues to grow every year. Van Halen themselves have endorsed the Atomic Punks!
>>More about the Atomic Punks

6:30 p.m. OPENING ACT
TESTIFY
(Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan) Testify was formed by Warren blues guitar player Damian Knapp. He was inspired to start the band by the 20th anniversary of the death of Vaughan and also by seeing the success of the out-of-town tribute bands.
>>More about Testify

...................... SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2011 ......................
Gates Open at 5 p.m. • Admission: $5
Concert Sponsors: Sims Buick GMC Nissan and
St. Joseph Health Center and Larry’s Super Pawn

8:30 p.m. HEADLINER
STRUTTER
(Tribute to KISS) Strutter comes complete with authentic costumes, make-up, 70s-style stage set and special effects: fire breathing, blood spitting, guitar smoking, smoke bursting and rockin' through all the hits of KISS!
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6:30 p.m. OPENING ACT
SIDESHOW
Sideshow has been playing one-of-a-kind rock and roll for over 35 years. You have partied with them before, now come and party with them at the Amp!

..................... SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2011 .....................
Gates open at 5 p.m. • Admission: $5
Concert Sponsors: Apostolakis Honda Mazda and
Moody Plumbing and Kushner's Garden Center

8:30 p.m. HEADLINER
BAD MEDICINE
(Tribute to Bon Jovi) Hailing from Long Island, NY, Bad Medicine boasts five top tier musicians whose shared musical histories include Thin Lizzy, Dio, Great White and Bret Michaels. Incredible musicianship and vocal talents blended together allow Bad Medicine to be hailed as the number one Bon Jovi tribute in the US.
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6:30 p.m. OPENING ACT
JACKIE
It is the sultry, edgy, unmistakable voice of its lead singer Jackie LaPonza that defines the sound, but it is the combined charisma, talent and unforgettable live performance that sets the band JACKIE apart. Cleveland, Ohio siblings Jackie, Matt and Mike LaPonza have been performing together since 1996.
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..................... SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2011 .....................
BIKE NIGHT & HARLEY RAFFLE!
Get raffle tickets now at Sunrise Inn and Mickey’s Army-Navy | $5 each or 3 for $10
Gates open at 5 p.m. • Admission: $5
Concert Sponsors: Mark Thomas Ford and Harley-Davidson Biketown

8:30 p.m. HEADLINER
VICIOUS CYCLE
(Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd) Vicious Cycle takes pride in paying tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd and it shows in each and everyone of their performances. Every member of Vicious Cycle has 30+ years each in the music business. Vicious Cycle is a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band that takes no prisoners. Yes Sir! NOTE TO PARENTS: This performance may contain adult themes and language. Parental discretion is advised.
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6:30 p.m. OPENING ACT
HUCKIN FILLBILLYS
The Huckin Fillbillys are a rock-n-roll band from Northeast Ohio that stemmed from the popular, early 90's hard-rock band, Lazarus. The guys from Lazarus wanted to do a side project that was light-hearted and fun. The wheels were set into motion to put together a red-necked themed band of 5 good-ole-boys, uneducated, very patriotic, and musically raw and powerful.
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NOTE: This is the only FRIDAY concert date in 2011.
..................... FRIDAY! SEPTEMBER 2, 2011 .....................
PLEASE NOTE: THE MUSTANG RAFFLE WILL BE A 50/50 DUE TO TICKET SALES.
Gates open at 5 p.m. • Admission: $5
Concert Sponsors: Fairway Ford and Bernard Daniels Lumber

8:30 p.m. HEADLINER
SATISFACTION
(Tribute to the Rolling Stones) The band is internationally acclaimed as the most authentic cast and production show available honoring the World's Greatest Rock & Roll Band, the Rolling Stones.
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6:30 p.m. OPENING ACT
MORRISON HOTEL
(Tribute to The Doors)
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.................... SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2011 .....................
THIS IS OUR LAST CONCERT AT THE AMP FOR 2011!
Gates open at 5 p.m. • Admission: $8
Tickets are ALWAYS AVAILABLE at the gate and at
Mickey's Army-Navy and Sunrise Inn in Warren in advance.
Concert Sponsors: Whetstone Auto Group
and Acura of Boardman and Andrews Hardware

8:30 p.m. HEADLINER
WISH YOU WERE HERE
(Tribute to Pink Floyd) The sight and sound of Wish You Were Here has raised the concept of a tribute band to an art form. You are in for something special!
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6:15 p.m. OPENING ACT
IN HARMS WAY
This local band will impress you with their performance of Alternative Rock, Blues and Classic Rock.
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