Burton Cummings cancels, Micky Dolenz of the Monkees and the Fab Four step in for Riverside season finale.
Riverside Concerts, the host organization of the popular Down by the Riverside Free Summer Concert Series, announced today that Burton Cummings, originally scheduled to play the season finale on August 13, has cancelled due to a personal scheduling conflict. Performing in his place will be pop legend MICKY DOLENZ OF THE MONKEES and one of the world's finest Beatles tribute bands THE FAB FOUR.
Riverside Concerts' General manager Steven Schmidt stated, "We apologize to all our Burton Cummings fans for any inconvenience or disappointment this cancellation has caused. We, too, were very much looking forward to Mr. Cummings performance, but are equally thrilled to have a living legend of pop culture in MICKY DOLENZ OF THE MONKEES and one of the best Beatles tribute bands out there in THE FAB FOUR to bring the 2017 season of Think Mutual Bank's Down by the Riverside to a close".
On Sunday, August 13 (Week #6 - Season Grand Finale) at 7PM in Mayo Park, MICKY DOLENZ OF THE MONKEES and THE FAB FOUR come to #rochmn to perform at Think Mutual Bank's Down by the Riverside Free Concert Series! Opener: NITE-SHIFT, Media Sponsor: LASER 101.7
Micky Dolenz IS the voice of The Monkees. He’s the unmistakable performer that moved a generation and led the pop culture phenomenon of The Monkees to a dozen Top 20 singles, four #1 albums and two Emmy® Awards. Having entertained audiences his entire life, Micky brings a one-of-a-kind presence to the stage, drawing on his background in television, film, broadcasting and Broadway.
Some of Micky’s hits include “I’m A Believer,” “Last Train To Clarksville,” “(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone,” “Daydream Believer,” and more. With the Monkees, Micky sold more than 75 million records worldwide! Micky also starred in Elton John and Tim Rice’s Broadway hit, Aida.
THE FAB FOUR: The Fab Four is elevated far above every other Beatles Tribute due to their precise attention to detail. With uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles' songs, the Fab Four will make you think you are watching the real thing. This incredible stage show includes three costume changes representing every era of the Beatles ever-changing career. This loving tribute to the Beatles has amazed audiences around the world, including Japan, Australia, France, Hong Kong, The United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico and Brazil. Hear record-perfect live performances of such classics as "Can't Buy Me Love," "Yesterday," "A Day In The Life," "Twist And Shout," "Here Comes The Sun," and "Hey Jude."