Artpark gets early jump on concert announcements

LEWISTON -- Saying the "spring-like weather has got us in the mood to announce some summer shows," Artpark announced four concerts today via its website and Facebook page.

Opening the Tuesday in the Park series on June 6 will be ZZ Top. Brit Floyd will play the park on July 18. Blondie and Garbage will co-headline a bill on July 25 on their "Rage and Rapture Tour." And Jethro Tull by Ian Anderson will perform on Aug. 22.

Advance tickets start at $12 for all of the announced shows with the exception of ZZ Top which offers advance tickets for $17. Tickets increase to $17 and $22 respectively the week of the show.

Tickets for the four announced shows -- as well as season passes -- go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through artpark.net, tickets.com, by phone at 1-888-223-6000 or in person at the Artpark Box Office.

The park promises more concert announcements later this spring.

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Metric concert converted to Town Ballroom

BUFFALO -- A concert that had been slated for Friday at Artpark will now take place at Town Ballroom, according to a release by Artpark.

The release, offered on the venue's Facebook page, does not explain the reason for the relocation, but states that the show will still begin at 8 p.m. with doors opening at 7 p.m. -- just as it was to have been at Artpark. It also states that tickets bought through Artpark will be honored.

The full release follows:

Funtime Presents announces that the Metric concert scheduled for this Friday, September 23 at Artpark’s Mainstage Theater and managed by Funtime Presents has been relocated to the Town Ballroom (681 S. Main Street, Buffalo) in what will be a rare club appearance for the band. The concert, featuring opener Humble Braggers, will keep the same start time of 8pm with doors opening at 7pm.

All tickets purchased through Artpark will be honored at the Town Ballroom and those ticket buyers will be given an early entry opportunity. Will call tickets can be picked up at the Town Ballroom on the day of the concert. Limited tickets are still available for $48.00 and can be purchased online at www.townballroom.com or by phone at 716-852-3900.

Patrons with relocation or ticket issues may call the Town Ballroom at 716-852-3900.

Some Facebook comments expressed displeasure with the relocation for one reason or another -- largely the change from ticketed seats to a general admission venue. Artpark replied to all with a suggestion to contact Town Ballroom.

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