(PR) REO Speedwagon returns to the Midwest to headline the "Ridin' the Storm Out - Floods of 2008 Relief Concert," to be held at Prairie Meadows in Polk County, Iowa on Wednesday, July 16th, 2008, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to flood victims. The Little River Band is the special guest, with additional guests TBA. Doors open at 5 PM, and concertgoers must be 21 and over for admittance.The ticket price is $20, and will go on sale to the public Wednesday, July 2nd, at 10:00 a.m. Tickets are available in person at the Meadows Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster Express at 866-448-7849, Ticketmaster Charge-By-Phone in Des Moines at (515) 243-1888, or online at www.Ticketmaster.com. In support of this benefit, Ticketmaster has agreed to waive all convenience and handling fees.
Prairie Meadows has underwritten the entire cost of this concert, which includes all ticket sales and revenue from a silent auction to be held that evening. Corporate and media organizations voicing support for this endeavor have been increasing by the hour. A Web site linked to Prairie Meadows detailing additional information and funding opportunities is expected to be up and running on or around July 1st.
All checks should be made payable to "2008 Flood Relief and Recovery Fund" and mailed to the Prairie Meadows Accounting Department, PO Box 1000, Altoona, Iowa 50009-0901. Monetary donations may also be deposited in any of the flood relief barrels placed throughout the Prairie Meadows facility through July 16th.
Prairie Meadows will deliver the donations to The Greater Des Moines Community Foundation, which has volunteered to act as a conduit in distributing the donated funding directly to Polk County for the flood victims.
REO Speedwagon recently performed a 16-song set in Chicago, recorded in awe-inspiring Hi-Definition for the hit PBS concert series Soundstage. 'REO Speedwagon: Live in the Heartland (2008)' airs on July 3rd at 9 PM CDT (check local listings for broadcast times in your area). Kevin Cronin (lead vocals, guitar), Bruce Hall (bass), Neal Doughty (keyboards), Dave Amato (lead guitar) and Bryan Hitt (drums) perform in front of fans on their home turf, spanning REO's 35-year career – from the Number 1 hits "Keep On Loving You" and "Can't Fight This Feeling" to tracks from their most recent album release, Find Your Own Way Home.
