The Smithereens To Headline First Night Raleigh
Posted on: Friday, December 5th, 2008
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Power pop band The Smithereens will headline First Night Raleigh in downtown Raleigh, Artsplosure announced Friday.
First Night Raleigh is a New Year’s Eve celebration in downtown that includes the annual acorn drop, fireworks at midnight and plenty of activities for children and adults.
Artsplosure described The Smithereens this way:
“Dressed in leather, brandishing heavy guitars and an unabashed fetish for British Invasion pop, The Smithereens were an anomaly in the American college rock scene of the late ’80s. The band became a college and modern rock hit with Top 40 singles like “A Girl Like You,” “Only a Memory” and “Too Much Passion.” The Smithereens retain a sizable cult following which helps them tour successfully through today, with all original members. The band has also released a pair of compilations; the hits package Blown to Smithereens and the rarities collection Attack of the Smithereens.”
I will simply say that they are one of my favorite live bands.
Here is the official press release about this year’s event:
First Night Raleigh is a weather-proof New Year’s Eve celebration of the arts and community featuring performances in 25 indoor and outdoor venues throughout downtown Raleigh. The festival includes the early afternoon Children’s Celebration, early & late countdowns, the People’s Procession, music, dance, theatre, the giant Acorn Drop, and fireworks. Also scheduled to appear are John Brown and the Groove Shop Band, Claire Lynch, Mark Nizer, Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater, Chuck Davis and the African American Dance Ensemble, Christine Lavin, Lenny Marcus Trio, Transactors Improv Company, Southern String Band, and William Weisser, among others.
First Night Raleigh admission buttons are available at area Harris Teeter and Rite Aid stores, as well as other local outlets. Buttons are $9 in advance for children ages 6-12 and adults. Children five and under are admitted free. At the event, buttons are $10 for children ages 6-12 and $12 for adults.
Artsplosure is also pleased to announce that anyone with a First Night Raleigh 2009 admission button can buy one ticket and get one free to the North Carolina Symphony’s New Year’s Eve Concert! (prices $40-$60) This year’s concert is full of fun and features the amazing Time for Three string trio, two violins and a bass taking the classical world by storm, and the talented dancers from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts School of Dance. Music Director Grant Llewellyn promises an entertaining evening to ring in the New Year! The concert will take place at 7:30pm inside Meymandi Concert Hall at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Buy tickets in advance by visiting the North Carolina Symphony Audience Services office in North Hills (M-F, 10am-5pm; 4350 Lassiter at North Hill Ave, Suite 250) or wear your button the night of concert. (Box Office opens at 6:30pm night of concert). Offer is based on availability and is not retroactive.
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