America: Ride on Tour 2024
Berglund Performing Arts Theatre
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Ticket Prices: $149.75, $109.75, $89.75, $69.75
VIP Meet & Greet - $349.75
Parking: $10.00
Show Start time: 7:00 pm
On their way to becoming a global household name, AMERICA's journey found them exploring a wide variety of musical terrain. Their best-known tunes, which also include "I Need You," "Ventura Highway," "Don't Cross The River," "Tin Man," "Lonely People," and "Sister Golden Hair" were cornerstones of 1970's Top 40 and FM rock radio. Yet beyond their impressive catalog of hits, listeners would discover there was always much more to AMERICA than surface perceptions. The combination of melodic pop rock and folk-jazz elements, slinky Latin-leaning rhythms and impressionistic lyric imagery contrasted well with other more traditional country-rock leanings and highly personal lyrics.
AMERICA's albums--six certified gold and/or platinum, with their first greatest hits collection, History, hitting four plus million in sales--displayed a fuller range of the trio's talents than did their singles. Their material encompassed an ambitious artistic swath; from effects-laden rockers to oddball medleys to soul-bearing ballads, AMERICA displayed a flawless blend of disparate genres and styles as wide-open as the great American plains.
Enjoying massive success early in their career, AMERICA earned their stripes as musical soldiers on the battlefield amidst the excess, craziness, and chaos of the 70's. The trio won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 1972 and began working with George Martin and Geoff Emerick in 1974. This successful team went on to record seven albums and several Top Ten hits, including "Tin Man," "Sister Golden Hair" and "Lonely People."
Their growth as singers, songwriters and musicians has continued into the present day as illustrated by landmark releases such as 2000's Highway 3-disc box set, 2002's Holiday Harmony, an album comprised of seasonal classics and live showcases, 2007's Here & Now, 2009's Live In Concert: Wildwood Springs, 2011's Back Pages, and 2015's Lost And Found and America: Archives Vol. 1.
In 2020, the band released their ultimate 8-disc anniversary box set, Half Century (America Records), and streamed their concert special America--Live at the London Palladium for the very first time (it is commercially available as a DVD and CD). 2020 also saw the release of the book “America, the Band, An Authorized Biography” by journalist Jude Warne. She weaves original interviews with the band and many others into a dynamic cultural history of AMERICA, the band, and America, the nation. Billy Bob Thornton wrote the foreword.
As further testament to the band’s staying power and influence, AMERICA’s recordings have been licensed for a multitude of placements in films (including American Hustle, The Nice Guys, The Last Unicorn and Girl Most Likely), television shows (among them The Sopranos, Friends, Breaking Bad and Saturday Night Live) and video games (including Grand Theft Auto). See their Soundtrack credits on IMDB here: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2085638/
From their formative years, AMERICA has been a band capable of transcending borders with its uplifting music and positive message. Embracing a rainbow of divergent cultures, America's audiences continue to grow, comprising a loyal legion of first, second and third generation fans, all bearing testament to the group's enduring appeal.
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Berglund Performing Arts Theatre
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Show Start time: 7:30pm
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As a result of brisk ticket sales and numerous sellouts, America’s preeminent progressive rock band KANSAS is adding a third and final leg to their 50th Anniversary Tour. The “Another Fork in The Road” Tour celebrates 50 years of the band’s illustrious music history with concerts featuring two full hours of memorable hits, fan favorites and deep cuts rarely performed live. The tour has been hallmarked by energetic and spellbinding performances at some of the foremost theaters and performing arts centers across the United States and into Canada.
“This tour has already been incredibly special for the band. The 50th Anniversary Tour started in 2023 which commemorates KANSAS’s first year as a band. It is continuing in 2024 which commemorates the release of the first KANSAS album,” comments KANSAS guitarist and original member Richard Williams. “There are so many places in the U.S. where we haven’t been able to play yet, Topeka and Wichita just to name two, we knew we would have to add a third and final leg to the tour. After such a successful and sold-out premiere of the tour in Pittsburgh, PA, we wanted to put an exclamation point on the tour by having the closing 50th Anniversary Tour concert take place back there at the Benedum Center.”
In a tribute to the band’s five decades of success, Billboard Magazine describes the basis for their longstanding appeal: “Blending blues-based hard rock and intricate progressive constructions, KANSAS staked out its own musical territory, at once original and accessible.” Billboard.com - KANSAS Hits 50
“The audiences for this 50th Anniversary Tour have been exhilarating,” adds KANSAS lead vocalist Ronnie Platt. “Let me tell you, after a decade of performing in the band, the energy the fans bring each night continues to give me goosebumps. Fans in attendance seem to continue to raise their energy level and that just makes it even more fun for us up on stage than it already is!”
“As in life, our entire career has been a winding journey,” adds original guitarist Richard Williams. “Whether it’s been the ‘original’ lineup signing with Don Kirshner, years on the bus, touring with Queen, and finally worldwide success peaking with Leftoverture & Point of Know Return.” Williams goes on to remember, “That was followed by various lineup changes, the valleys of the 90’s and ‘dinosaur bands’ losing steam, to our most recent ‘rebirth’ and success of our latest new music over the last decade.” Williams concludes, “There have been and continue to be several forks in the road of that journey. This 50th Anniversary Tour and release represent that journey and the forks along that road.”
To further celebrate the band’s 50th Anniversary, InsideOutMusic has released Another Fork in the Road – 50 Years of KANSAS. The 3-CD career-spanning collection features carefully selected tracks from across KANSAS’s sizable discography. It also includes a new version of the song ‘Can I Tell You.’ Originally released on their 1974 debut album, the song is updated by the current lineup. Another Fork in the Road – 50 Years of KANSAS is available now. Fans can order it here - https://kansas.lnk.to/AnotherForkInTheRoad-50YearsOfKansas
KANSAS boasts a lineup including original guitarist Richard Williams, bassist & vocalist Billy Greer, lead vocalist & keyboardist Ronnie Platt, keyboardist & vocalist Tom Brislin, violinist & guitarist Joe Deninzon, and original drummer Phil Ehart. Drummer Eric Holmquist is performing on drums while Phil Ehart continues to recover from a major heart attack.
This summer, KANSAS will take a break from its 50th Anniversary Tour to perform its KANSAS Classics set at different events across the United States
With no signs of slowing down, KANSAS continues to perform in front of large and enthusiastic audiences.
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Come start your Holiday shopping with us at this years 9th Annual “Let’s Jingle & Flamigal” Holiday Craft & Vendor Show at the Berglund Center Sat & Sun, Dec 7-8. Show times are 9-4 both Saturday and Sunday! We will have 242 vendors from all over the EastCoast selling at this show!
The Grinch and Santa will be on site! Please watch for times on the Facebook event page as they will be announced there SOON!
We will also be accepting NEW UNWRAPPED toys for the Roanoke Area Toys For Tots! Please consider donation and new unwrapped toy for children and families in need in the Roanoke Valley!
Vendor Information - please visit the Facebook link below for vendor information and how to become a vendor! https://facebook.com/events/s/9th-annual-lets-jingle-flaming/3767774413546359/
This is event will sell out of its 242 vendor spaces and is well attended with close to 5,000 shoppers last year!
Our event is always Free admission and Free Parking!
Berglund Center Clear bag policy and size of bags will be enforced! Empty shopping bags are allowed!
Berglund Center Coliseum
Public Skate is Back! Come Join us for a open skate session. Buy tickets in advanced to avoid lines day of.
Berglund Center Coliseum
If you like bumper cars, come experience the thrill of driving them on ice! With the ability to spin 360 degrees, it is a safe and fun way to provide excitement and entertainment for the whole family! Slide, spin, and bump your family and send them twirling around the ice. Their controls are like playing a video game only you’re in it, and you can choose to zoom around the ice, smash into other cars in true bumper form, or simply sit and spin in circles!
Berglund Performing Arts Theatre
Ticket Prices: Adult - $48.00 / $33.00
Children - $15.00
Parking: $10.00
Show Start times: Friday (13th) - 7:00pm / Saturday (14th) - 3:00pm / Sunday (15th) - 3:00pm
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SVB’s Nutcracker features original choreography by artistic director Pedro Szalay, and performances by company members of Southwest Virginia Ballet, as well as numerous guests.
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Berglund Center Coliseum
Puck Drop: 7:05 PM
Ticket Prices: $14-26 (Adults), $12-24 (Kids 2-12)
Parking: $5 or Free Shuttle
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To be the man, you gotta beat the man! Join us Saturday, December 14 for Rumble in the Rink Night as the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs face off against the Knoxville Ice Bears. Media partner is 94.9 Star Country. Gates open at 6:00 and the game starts at 7:05… We’ll see ya there!
Berglund Performing Arts Theatre
Ticket Prices: $73, $53, $33
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Show Start time: 7:30pm, Doors At: 6:30pm
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Embrace the holiday spirit with A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS, a variety show full of nostalgia, charm, and awe-inspiring performances for all ages. Get ready to be dazzled, enchanted, and filled with holiday cheer as you witness the incredible talents of world-class entertainers performing to your favorite holiday music. Celebrate the magic of the season with the entire family at A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS.
Berglund Center Coliseum
Puck Drop: 7:05 PM
Ticket Prices: $14-26 (Adults), $12-24 (Kids 2-12)
Parking: $5 or Free Shuttle
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Saturday, December 21 is our Eighth Annual Teddy Bear Toss sponsored by Gillespie Allstate Agencies with K92.3! Fans are asked to bring in new teddy bears as a donation. Once the Dawgs score their first goal of the game, we’ll let those teddies fly onto the ice! Bears are donated to local charities afterwards. Dawgs will be wearing special jerseys that will be auctioned after the game. The matchup is Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs against the Birmingham Bulls. Gates open at 6:00 and puck drops at 7:05… We’ll see ya there!