Head East 2010 Tour Dates

[petrafreak2009]

It's been a while since I posted some HE stuff on here so if you are nearby, go and check out a show.

29 May Sabula, IA Iron Horse Bike & Music Festival
8765 Route 67 (Outdoor Concert)
Admission $25 for all 4 days 4-day event 28-31 May with several bands
Head East plays 29 May only at approx. 10:00pm
http://www.thehorserally.com/

04 Jul Drumright, OK 4th of July Celebration
Outdoor Concert Head East plays at approx. 9:30pm

24 Jul Waukesha, WI Waukesha County Fair
1000 Northview Road Head East plays at approx. 7:30pm
Followed by Night Ranger at approx. 9:00pm
http://www.waukeshacountyfair.com/

25 Jul Fremont, WI Liquid Assets - 214 Wolf River Drive
Tickets $10.00 Head East plays at approx. 3:00pm
for more info call (920) 446-2222

11 Sep El Paso, IL El Paso Corn Festival
Main Stage Library Park Head East plays at approx. 9:30pm
Free Concert
http://www.elpasocornfestival.org/

[brent]

I hate to say it (especially because most of the guys in that band are nice guys and former band mates of a co-worker. But, Head East is not worth the price of admission. Why would anyone pay for a ticket (or a promoter pay 6k) for a tribute band? That is essentially what you are getting. Roger's attitude is somewhat abrasive. They are not promoter/venue friendly. The last time they were at the Kearney Amphitheater here in KS, they drew about 200 people. They may think that they are royalty, but they aren't.

[petrafreak2009]

Well, brent, respectively, I must refute your comment about the admission. It's only $10 to get into the Liquid Asssets concert, and the El Paso Corn Festival is free. I mean I guess I could understand you maybe not liking their style. I don't understand why. I love their sound they've kept for so long, much like Boston, and they have a very loyal fanbase. Their asking price for venues is pretty much the norm in bands of older members, because of flight/hotel stay, stuff like that. I mean Sue can definitely attest to that and you can too. It's not always because bands are greedy, it's just you have to think about overall cost to the artist as well and make up the diff. But hey man, I definitely appreciate your opinion :0)

[St_Augustines_Pears]

So who's the singer for Head East nowadays? And does he sound anything like John Schlitt?

[brent]

No, the current singer does not sound like John did then. Head East was more than John on vocals. They had distinct harmonies/sounds. Nobody now sounds like Head East did then. They play the notes (more or less), but these younger guys don't have "it". I think that they are sloppy and it makes me sad that Roger has not retired the name and gone on to do something else, rather than milking the success the band had 40 years ago.

Here is a good idea of how the lead singer butchers the songs:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSYB2EW40QM

Head East is very different from Boston because Boston is Tom Sholtz. Everyone else is a hired gun. Boston has be consistent, more so than Head East. Brad Delp stepped away for a bit, but was the primary voice until he took his life. The band has retained the sound and playing that identifies Boston.

I know H.E. plays festivals, fairs, etc. Their shows are often called free. I included promoters in with the fans. My point is that they don't draw much anymore and for their price, regional acts with more followers would be beneficial.

We will just agree to disagree and that is ok with me.

[petrafreak2009]

NObody can sing like John could back then. However, I admire the guy for trying. His voice is very close in my opinion. When I say your signature brent it sounded so funny it could fit here lol. But they are a good band in their own right. And Roger not retiring is slightly like Bob. It's his "baby".

[petrafreak2009]

*NEW

17 Jun Alton, IL Alton riverfront Amphitheater
Outdoor Concert - Free Show Head East plays at approx. 9pm

[executioner]

A few years back I bought 3 of their CDs at a used cd shop(got 3 for $5) if that tells you anything, and I must say I really didn't care for anything on the 3. I just never really saw the big deal in them. I feel the same way about these groups also.

Boston, Kansas. Beatles, Rolling Stones

[sue d.]

His voice is very close in my opinion.

Uhh... I'll definitely have to disagree.

I've heard some live YouTube concert vids... and there is something about this guy's voice that just rubs me the wrong way. It's an ODD kind of voice... I don't really know how to describe it.... like there's no depth there. It just sounds warbly to me....

[Jan]

I feel the same way about these groups also.

Boston, Kansas. Beatles, Rolling Stones[/quote]

You don't even like Honky Tonk Woman? Seriously, I liked the Stones music, but I always wished they would just shut up and play the music. Mick's voice was annoying.

[petrafreak2009]

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27 Aug Iron River, WI Bayfield County Fair
Concert free with $10 paid fair admission Head East plays at approx. 8pm
http://www.bayfieldcounty.org/

28 Aug Tama, IA Meskwaki Bingo Casino Outdoor Arena
1504 305th Street - Ticket Prices TBA Head East plays at approx. 4pm
w/ Cinderella - additional bands TBA
http://www.meskwaki.com/

[Dan]

His voice is very close in my opinion.

Uhh... I'll definitely have to disagree.

I've heard some live YouTube concert vids... and there is something about this guy's voice that just rubs me the wrong way. It's an ODD kind of voice... I don't really know how to describe it.... like there's no depth there. It just sounds warbly to me....

This guy sounds like a goat being mauled by a bear which is good if your into that kinda sound.

[sue d.]

DANIEL! what a thing to say.... that's terrible!