Soft Opening for Amphitheatre?

Oh please pretty please let it be true…the talk of the Connells being the actual first band to play at the new amphitheatre downtown. As I lamented on April 17, The Backstreet Boys are the first scheduled event for the facility on Sunday, June 6. (Yes, that is just 3 weeks away) I also stated that it would be fantastic if someone would put together a collection of local bands earlier that weekend to truly christen the place. Well, word is that Raleigh’s own The Connells might be playing there for a soft opening on Friday, June 4. Stay tuned with fingers crossed…

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9 Comments

• Chris Said:
  May 13th, 2010 at 10:46 am

  So torn… love the Connells, hate government-owned entertainment venues that compete with private enterprise.

• Jake Said:
  May 13th, 2010 at 11:47 am

  The Connells, IWTDI, Old Avenue, Small Ponds, Sleep Control, etc.

  http://music.mync.com/2010/05/iwtdi-the-connells-are-totally-playing-the-raleigh-amphitheatre/

• ct Said:
  May 13th, 2010 at 12:35 pm

  Didn’t the Connells open Walnut Creek in 1991?

• Dana Said:
  May 13th, 2010 at 12:40 pm

  Yes, they did, ct! Good memory. Firehose opened for them.

• Jonathan Said:
  May 13th, 2010 at 1:20 pm

  Old Avenue is confirmed to play June 4th as well!

• Ken Metzger Said:
  May 13th, 2010 at 1:31 pm

  Chris, what private enterprise venue would this be competing with? Koka Booth? Walnut Creek? DPAC? Meymandi? Memorial? Cat’s Cradle, Lincoln Theater and Disco Rodeo are smaller than what the acts here are meant to accommodate,

• chippa Said:
  May 14th, 2010 at 7:42 am

  Oh please oh please oh please……….

• Johnny Mack Said:
  May 14th, 2010 at 9:26 pm

  Oh Yayah! If they christen the amphitheatre with The Connell’s then all will be well with the spirit of that venue, and Live Nation can bring in the cash cows afterward.

• RonT Said:
  May 18th, 2010 at 2:33 pm

  For those who feel strong about the amphitheater not having a corporate name slapped on it, you can have your voice heard hear:

  http://www.raleighnc.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_306_207_0_43/http;/pt03/DIG_Web_Content/category/Government/DowntownAmphitheatreNamingRightsSurvey.html

  If you prefer a corporate sponsor, please forget you read this….

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