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FALL 2012 EDITION
IN THIS ISSUE Underwood Still Earning Idol Status, Brings “Blown Away” Tour to CONSOL ....................................5 Calendar of Events ....................................................................17 CONSOL Energy Center Building Information .........................23 CONSOL Energy Center Seating Chart ....................................26 CONSOL Energy Center Concessions ......................................30 Showcase of Sporting Events Scheduled for Pittsburgh Fans ..................................................32 “Energy” of Arena Draws Acts, Crowds, Attention to Pittsburgh ................................................43 Penguins Foundation Explorer Series Plants Seeds of Curiosity with Youth .........................................50 Concerts to Cheer Holidays With Favorite Entertainers .........................................................59
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UNDERWOOD STILL EARNING IDOL STATUS, BRINGS “BLOWN AWAY” TOUR TO CONSOL The first time that Carrie Underwood, a five-time Grammy Award winner, performed in Pittsburgh, she was with the 2005 “American Idol Tour” and had just won that title which launched her music career. When she brings “The Blown Away Tour” to CONSOL Energy Center, she comes as Billboard’s Reigning Queen of Country Music and with a slew of awards to her credit to prove that she earned the honor. To her Pittsburgh fans, Underwood says, “Thank you for allowing me the chance to play in your city. I can’t wait to show you all what we’ve been working on. We’re going to have a great time together!” “We have really worked hard at this show and have put a lot of love into it. I just want people to come and be amazed! My biggest hope is that everyone will have a great time and enjoy the fruits of our labor!” she says. Commenting on the Billboard title, Underwood says, “I never expected to be able to sing for a living, let alone be named anything by Billboard! I have truly been blessed and will take all the names anyone wants to give me as long as they’re good!”
Carrie Underwood brings “The Blown Away Tour” to CONSOL Energy Center on November 27th. continued on page 6
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Underwood has lived up to her American Idol title by being nominated for numerous prestigious music awards from around the globe over the past seven years. She has 15 number one hits making her the female country artist with the most number one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart. Asked how she keeps her feet on the ground, Underwood replies, “Well, I certainly hope that I do a decent job of remaining a ‘normal’ person – whatever that means. I have wonderful parents and a great group of friends, and of course, my husband grew up the same way that I did, so keeping those values is pretty easy. I would like to think that I am still the same person that I was before all this happened to me. I just have a cooler job now.” ~Carrie Underwood Underwood cites her parents as her inspiration. “I am just a product of all that I have been through and all that I have been able to do. My parents are definitely inspirations in my life. They always worked hard for us kids and always want what’s best for us,” she says. Talking about the inspiration for her music, she says, “I think all songwriters and artists are little sponges. We soak up every experience and the stories and experiences of those around us to pour into our songs. I look for inspiration anywhere I can find it.” While Underwood grew up enjoying music, she opted to go to college and study mass communication after graduating as an honor student and salutatorian of her high school class in 2001. Of that decision, she says, “I am such a planner. The reality is that there are so many people out there who want to sing and would give anything to do it. I didn’t consider myself to be special in any way. Why would I get the chance to sing and make music over all those other people?
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Plus, my parents raised me to be responsible and plan for the future. College was simply the next step after high school. And, in hindsight, I am so glad that I got the chance to go to college and grow up before everything happened to me. I learned how to be on my own and had so much fun during that time in my life.” On her decision to audition for “American Idol” in 2004 while she was still working toward her bachelor’s degree, Underwood says, “I saw coverage of the auditions on the news and thought I would check out where the other auditions would be held. I saw that they were going to be in St. Louis and my mom offered to go with me if I wanted to go. I guess I thought, ‘Why not?’ If I never made it past the first round, most likely no one would find out about it, so what did I have to lose?” In 2006, the year after winning “American Idol,” Underwood finished her undergrad studies at Northeastern State in Oklahoma. Winning American Idol did not hinder Carrie Underwood from obtaining her bachelor’s degree in 2006. continued on page 10
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She earned her bachelor’s degree magna cum laude. “I had already put in so much time,” she says. “I’m not the kind of person who would run 75 percent of a race and not finish it. Plus, I know that someday I’ll be talking to my children about the importance of education and I don’t want them coming back at me saying that I didn’t finish, using that as an excuse not to go.” Underwood advises others who are chasing their career dreams, “Definitely follow your dreams, but remain responsible. Education is important and God will take you where he wants you to go. Just keep an eye out for those open doors and windows.” On the future direction of her music, Underwood says, “I honestly don’t know. I go and my music goes where it wants to take me. I try not to put too many parameters on it and just let the songs write themselves.” Considering her dreams outside of music and entertainment, Underwood says, “I just enjoy spending time with my husband and my dogs. I’m sure kids and such are somewhere in the future, but not the near future. I’m just enjoying going with the flow.” Underwood is number 85 on “The Hockey News” annual list of 100 People of Power and Influence in Ice Hockey. Her husband is Mike Fisher, center for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League. Fisher has played in CONSOL Energy Center, but this fall will be Underwood’s first time in Pittsburgh’s awardwinning venue. When asked what friendly advice her husband might share with her, Underwood jokes, “Stay out of the locker rooms! Ha ha! Hockey locker rooms can be stinky! Although I’m sure the ones at CONSOL Energy Center are beautiful!”
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dreams, but remain responsible. Education is important and God will take you where he wants you to go. Just keep an eye out for those open doors and windows.
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~Carrie Underwood continued on page 13
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On the topic of her pre-concert ritual, Underwood says, “I get myself ready with hair and make-up, and the band and me say a little prayer right before we take the stage.” “Touring is a lot of work, but it’s also a lot of fun,” says Underwood. “It’s a little difficult at times living on a bus, but we always come away from it with lots of funny stories. The best part is actually being on that stage every night! The energy from the crowd is always so electric! There’s nothing else like it anywhere!” Asked if there is one of her songs that she relates to the most, Underwood replies, “That’s a hard question because I relate to all of them. I am a lady of many layers and can find bits of myself in every song. I guess songs like ‘All-American Girl’ and ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ and ‘Forever Changed’ resonate with me quite a bit because those are songs about real life not just songs for fun.” Underwood will donate $1 from each ticket sold on the North American leg of “The Blown Away Tour” to support Red Cross disaster relief. Her Pittsburgh appearance is set for Tuesday, November 27 at 7:30 p.m. at CONSOL Energy Center.
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KIDS WILL CHANGE THE FUTURE MISSION STATEMENT: To actively promote physical well being, encourage teamwork, stress the value of education and provide essential life skills to young people in our community through youth hockey and other activities.
HEADS UP PITTSBURGH 6,000 players scheduled to receive free baseline concussion testing and education
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS FALL 2012
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND October 27 | 7:30 PM
KEVIN HART
October 26 | 8:00 PM
RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS
November 1 – 4 | 7 Shows!
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November 6 | 8:00 PM
THE WHO
November 11 | 7:30 PM
KELLOGG’S TOUR OF GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONS
November 16 | 7:30 PM
JUSTIN BIEBER
November 20 | 7:00 PM
CARRIE UNDERWOOD
November 27 | 7:30 PM
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS WINTER 2012 & WINTER 2013
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA THE LOST CHRISTMAS EVE December 16 | 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM THE CITY GAME
December 5 | 7:00 PM
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December 7 | 7:00 PM
GAITHER HOMECOMING CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
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December 26 | 7:00 PM
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In 2012, the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation expanded the HEADS UP Pittsburgh free baseline concussion testing program to include youth athletes ages 10-14 in all sports. Since the program started in 2011, over 3,400 youth hockey players have been tested along with 1,500 athletes representing 12 other sports. The program originally began with youth hockey players only. Testing took place at UPMC Sports Medicine on the South Side, as well as at four Community College of Allegheny County locations — Boyce, North, South and West Hills Center. “Our original youth hockey testing program in 2011 was a tremendous success because it touched thousands of young players and created increased awareness about concussion safety,” said Dave Soltesz, president of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation. “Based on our mission to actively promote physical well being among young people in the community, it was an easy decision to expand the program to other sports beyond hockey.” While athletes are being tested, their parents meet with UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program staff to learn about “HEADS UP Pittsburgh.” Certified athletic trainers from the UPMC Sports Concussion Program supervise the program and testing.
HOCKEY IS FOR EVERYONE Our goal is to expand the participation in each of these programs: • Mighty Penguins Sled Hockey • Steel City Icebergs — special needs hockey • Pittsburgh Ice — our diversity hockey program
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BUILDING INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE PARKING/SEATING Accessible spaces are available in the parking garage adjacent to CONSOL Energy Center. Parking is first-come, first-served and spaces are limited. An early arrival is strongly recommended. Accessible seating is available on all levels for all events at CONSOL Energy Center.
ATM MACHINES For the convenience of our fans, ATMs are available in CONSOL Energy Center: First Niagara Bank - Outside section 119 and 230, and in the lobby of the Trib Total Media Gate PNC Bank on PNC Legends Level - Outside of party suite 44 and suite 13
BANNERS AND SIGNS Banners and signs are permitted for most events, providing they are appropriate, as deemed by building management.
CREDIT CARDS VISA, Discover, MasterCard and American Express credit cards are accepted at all merchandise and concession stands.
ENTRANCES AND EXITS There are four (4) points of entry into CONSOL Energy Center: American Eagle Gate (Fifth Avenue and Washington Place), Trib Total Media Gate (Centre Avenue Lower Entrance), Verizon Gate (Centre Avenue Upper Entrance), and a private parking garage entrance for suite ticket holders.
FIRST AID There are two (2) UPMC First Aid Stations, one on each level of CONSOL Energy Center. UPMC First Aid is located adjacent to the Guest Services office outside section 104 and behind the concession stand at section 232.
LOST AND FOUND If an item is lost or found during an event please see the Guest Services office located outside section 104 or call 412.804.7903 after the event.
PROHIBITED ITEMS Bags, back packs, air horns, coolers (hard/ soft sided), thermoses, large purses, cans, bottles, flasks, alcoholic beverages, laser pointers, video or audio recording devices, professional cameras/lens, tripods, banners or signs on poles, weapons or any other items deemed dangerous and/or inappropriate are strictly prohibited. Small purses, camera cases, binocular cases and diaper bags will be permitted, however, all items that do not pass security must be returned to vehicles.
QUESTIONS For general questions, please call 412.642.1800 or e-mail info@consolenergycenter.com.
RE-ENTRY POLICY Exit and re-entry is not permitted at CONSOL Energy Center.
SECURITY In the interest of guests and staff safety, a search process is required for all events in order to prevent guests from bringing unauthorized and prohibited items into the arena.
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handbills, flyers, pamphlets, printed materials, as well as the solicitation of signatures, is not permitted on CONSOL Energy Center property without proper authorization from management.
TAG-A-KID In the event a parent and child might be separated at a CONSOL Energy Center event, parents can register their child with the Tag-A-Kid program. A wristband with the parent’s seat location and contact number will be given to the child. Registration is available at the Guest Services office located outside section 104.
VIDEO CAMERAS Use of video or audio recording equipment is strictly prohibited. CONSOL Energy Center reserves the right to confiscate any tape or film and remove the patron from the building.
WHEELCHAIRS A limited number of wheelchairs are available for transporting guests that are disabled to their seating location. Guests can be transported from the gates to their seats. If a wheelchair is needed for the duration of the event, guests must supply their own wheelchairs. Wheelchairs cannot be reserved in advance. Upon arrival, guests can arrange for a wheelchair at any entrance of CONSOL Energy Center. Please see a CONSOL Energy Center employee to assist with wheelchair transportation.
WILL CALL Tickets ordered or prepaid can be picked up at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Box Office, located in the lobby of the Trib Total Media Gate. Will Call windows open one (1) hour prior to events and patrons must present valid photo identification and the credit card of record when picking up tickets.
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2011 City Game – Duquesne University vs. University of Pittsburgh.
Pitt fans at the 2011 City Game at CONSOL Energy Center.
“It provides the perfect stage for Americans to celebrate and welcome our Olympians home from winning six medals at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, including the women’s team, all-around and floor exercise gold, as well as the balance beam bronze medal, in addition to recognizing many of our Olympic and World medalists.” Nastia Liukin, 2008 Olympic all-around champion, will lead an impressive cast that will include members of the men’s and women’s 2011 World Championships and 2012 Olympic teams, along with past Olympians and U.S. medalists in men’s, women’s, rhythmic and acrobatic gymnastics and trampoline and tumbling. Local area gymnasts also will have the chance to participate in this tour stop’s performance. The City Game between hometown college basketball favorites, the Duquesne University Dukes and the University of Pittsburgh Panthers, brings the rivals together for the third time on neutral ground at CONSOL Energy Center. “The Pitt-Duquesne game is always great for the city of Pittsburgh,” Pitt Head Coach Jamie Dixon says. “There is an amazing history between Pitt and Duquesne in basketball and playing the game at CONSOL Energy Center is an outstanding way to commemorate and promote the series.” Duquesne Head Coach Jim Ferry says, “I’m looking forward to being part of a great game in a great arena. With the success of last year’s NCAA tournament games, CONSOL Energy Center proved it continued on page 37
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is one of the top basketball venues in the country. It’s going to be a great college basketball atmosphere.” In addition to the City Game, the Duquesne Dukes will play three games at CONSOL Energy Center this basketball season beginning with West Virginia University in December. The WWE Raw Holiday Tour will bring everyone’s favorite Superstars and Divas to town. When the Harlem Globetrotters return to Pittsburgh, they are promising a basketball experience unlike anything Western Pennsylvania has ever seen. Pittsburgh fans will see a female Globetrotter for the first time in 20 years. Also new this year, fans will help to “write the rules,” according to the Globetrotters who say that fans will have unparalleled control over the rules of the game. NCAA Division 1 newcomer Penn State will join Robert Morris, Ohio State and Miami (Ohio) in the first Three Rivers Classic, a two-day, men’s college hockey tournament at CONSOL Energy Center. The inaugural event comes during a special year for college hockey in Pittsburgh,
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as CONSOL Energy Center also will host the NCAA Frozen Four in April. Planners call the invitational a great step forward for college hockey in Pittsburgh. CONSOL Energy Center has hosted Robert Morris University hockey for the past few years, and with Penn State entering NCAA Division 1 hockey, organizers say that it was a perfect opportunity to build an annual event around those two programs. “We are very excited about this new tournament and the opportunity to host it at CONSOL Energy Center,” says Robert Morris Head Men’s Hockey Coach Derek Schooley. “The Three Rivers Classic will be a great showcase for our sport as well as a tremendous warm-up for the 2013 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four in April. We are grateful to both the Pittsburgh Penguins and CONSOL Energy Center, and we look forward to a successful partnership throughout next season.”
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“ENERGY” OF ARENA DRAWS ACTS, CROWDS, ATTENTION TO PITTSBURGH “Energy” is CONSOL Energy Center’s middle name. Perhaps it is that energy about the two-year-old arena that enables it to draw entertainers and audiences. CONSOL Energy Center and Pittsburgh are earning a reputation in the entertainment industry as a great concert market with the ability to draw a crowd. The city’s arena received recognition in the most recent mid-year rankings of three prominent industry publications: • “Pollstar,” the trade publication covering the worldwide concert industry • “Billboard,” the world’s premier music publication and primary source of information on trends and innovation in music, and • “Venues Today,” the leading source of original reporting for live entertainment and events, serving management, owners and suppliers to music, sports and meetings venues internationally. “Pollstar’s” 2012 Mid-Year Foo Fighters Worldwide Ranking of the Top 100 Arenas in Worldwide Ticket Sales put CONSOL Energy Center 41st and its ranking for North America had the Pittsburgh arena ranked 18th. “Billboard’s” Mid-Year Rankings of Top 10 Venues, capacity 15,001 or more, placed CONSOL Energy Center 10th, with 14 sell-outs, 51 shows and continued on page 44
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attendance totaling 370,438 of its total capacity of 541,054. “Venues Today’s” Mid-Year Top Stops for arenas with capacity between 15,001 and 30,000, placed CONSOL Energy Center 10th based on total gross sales of $15,156,056 for 52 shows and attendance of 366,007. In the past 12 months, CONSOL Energy Center has sold out concerts by Foo Fighters, Bob Seger, two Trans-Siberian Orchestra shows, Jeff Dunham, Van Halen, Casting Crowns, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Roger Waters, Eric Church, Bruce Springsteen, as well as November appearances by Madonna and Justin Bieber, and next summer’s One Direction concert. “Artists, talent agents and promoters love coming to Pittsburgh and CONSOL Energy Center. With state of the art technology throughout the venue and a dedicated, professional management staff that strive to Jeff Dunham ensure each event is a memorable experience for every guest and visiting tour, Pittsburgh and CONSOL Energy Center is a must-play destination,” says Eric Bresler, Vice President Event Booking & Development, AEG Facilities. “The experienced staff is an asset that complements the facility and enhances our ability to continue attracting world class entertainers to Pittsburgh.” Roger Waters Michael Belkin, Senior Vice President of Live Nation, noting CONSOL Energy Center’s “state of the art amenities for both the fans in the public areas, as well as the artists backstage,” says, “It’s an absolute world-class facility.” Belkin adds, “Pittsburgh has always been a great town for all genres of music – and now there’s a building that can accommodate Eric Church the biggest acts in the world.” continued on page 47
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Jen Leffler of Generation Exodus says, “Playing shows in Pittsburgh allows artists and concert-goers the opportunity to experience the revitalized downtown area of the country’s most livable city (The Economist). Generation Exodus looks to the CONSOL Energy Center as a home for many of our concerts. The facility is state-of-the-art, the staff is knowledgeable and we rest assured knowing our concerts will be handled with great professionalism. CONSOL always draws a great crowd, selling out events from the Pittsburgh Penguins to the most popular events of today. CONSOL Energy Center has been a fantastic fit for Generation Exodus. Our company is excited to continue to bring the highest quality Christian concerts to Pittsburgh and to the CONSOL Energy Center.” Sharon Kramer, Marketing ~Sharon Kramer Manager, AEG/CONSOL Energy Center, says, “The Pittsburgh community has fully embraced the venue and supported all genres of entertainment that have played at CONSOL Energy Center since its grand opening celebration two years ago. From concerts to family shows and comedy tours to sporting events – without the support of the Pittsburgh community we would not be as successful as we are.” On the symbiotic relationship between performers and their audiences, Kramer adds, “At the same time that Pittsburghers have embraced the talent that has come here, the performers have given back by supporting local charitable requests.” Frequently, artists playing at CONSOL Energy Center accommodate requests from community programs for autographed items or other donations to use in their fundraising efforts, according to Kramer who says that Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and The Family Hospice & Palliative Care Music & Art Therapy Program are just two examples of local organizations that have been helped by entertainers playing CONSOL Energy Center.
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PENGUINS FOUNDATION EXPLORER SERIES PLANTS SEEDS OF CURIOSITY WITH YOUTH Seeds of curiosity and knowledge are being planted via Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation’s new, free program, the Explorer Series. Dave Soltesz, president of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, says, “We don’t compete with other institutions like Carnegie Science Center. All that we want to do is whet these kids’ appetites, maybe influence their career path or provide some general knowledge on a topic. For us it’s trying to plant the seed for them to go after more information or education.” Designed to educate young people in a way that planners say is “cool,” “fun” and “exciting” to students, robotics was the topic of the first Explorer Series. Presented just before the start of the current school year, the free program had phenomenal attendance, according to Soltesz.
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Some 600 students were invited and 550 came to CONSOL Energy Center to participate. Explorer Series is offered to girls and boys between ages 7 and 13 at no charge. Soltesz says that this is possible through the participation of FedEx Ground, the primary sponsor, along with additional support from CONSOL Energy and Cal U. Soltesz explains that the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation’s mission includes actively promoting the value of education and ~Dave Soltesz providing essential life skills to young people in the community. He says that the Penguins were “blessed” with a new building with help from the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Penguins are committed to ensuring that CONSOL Energy Center is an asset for the region. “When the building isn’t being used, we try to use it for programs to support our community,” he says. The Explorer Series is designed for 500 to 700 participants to allow all of them access to the hands-on demonstrations exhibited during the program. Participants gathered in the north end of CONSOL Energy Center’s seating bowl for the robotics program opening which included a video introduction to the topic on the arena’s giant digital display. Then the students were guided onto the concourse where 24 hands-on exhibits were available. High school and college students staffed many of the exhibits which also created an opportunity for the young participants to learn from the older students.
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To remind participants of the robotics information shared in the Explorer Series, each student took home a Boy Scouts Robotics How to Book, safety glasses and a fun workbook. A fall program is being planned, according to Soltesz, who says that future presentations dealing with the environment, NASA and planets are being developed. In addition, the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation would like to rotate the Explorer Series through the region’s school districts. The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation Mission is to actively promote physical well being, encourage teamwork, stress the value of education and provide essential life skills to young people in our community through youth hockey and other activities.
Information on the Explorer Series and other foundation programs is available at the new Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation website – http://www.pittsburghpenguinsfoundation.org/.
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CONCERTS TO CHEER HOLIDAYS WITH FAVORITE ENTERTAINERS This holiday season concerts will fill CONSOL Energy Center with good cheer, award-winning artists, and music ranging from doo wop to gospel to rock opera, and more to get feet tapping and hands clapping. The Doo Wop Holiday Reunion Show XI, produced by Richard Nader Entertainment, Inc., makes for an evening of nostalgia and classic tunes on Dec. 7. Kenny Vance and the Planotones (“Looking for an Echo”) top a list of featured musicians including: • The Chantels (“Look in My Eyes”) • The Dupress (“You Belong to Me”) • The Edsels (“Rama Lama Ding Dong”) • Jimmy Gallagher and the Passions (“Just to Be With You”) • Herb Cox and the Cleftones (“Heart and Soul”) • The Capris (“There’s a Moon Out Tonight”), and • Tommy Mara and the Crests (“16 Candles”) The very next night, Dec. 8, the multi-Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Bill Gaither presents the Gaither Homecoming Christmas Spectacular.
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Fans of feel-good gospel music will not want to miss Gaither’s concert. A winner of multiple Grammy and Dove awards, Gaither presents a celebration of Christian music, including his own multi-award winning group, The Gaither Vocal Band. The band features Mark Lowry, David Phelps, Michael English and Wes Hampton. The show also includes The Martins, The Isaacs, Buddy Greene, Jeff Taylor, Charlotte Ritchie, Gene McDonald and Kevin Williams. “In times like these we must reflect on what is most important in our lives, faith, family and friends,” says Gaither. “I invite everyone to join me and my special friends for an uplifting musical extravaganza filled with joy, laughter, good music and great memories.” TobyMac’s HITS DEEP Tour comes to CONSOL Energy Center on the evening of Dec. 15. The Christian singer/songwriter, known for his hip hop, rock and pop, brings with him some of his favorite fellow artists – Mandisa, Brandon Heath, Britt Nicole, Jamie Grace and Chris August. Fans can expect to hear some favorites from the two new albums, “Eye on It” and “Tonight” released this year by the five-time Grammy Award-winner.
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A holiday tradition, Trans-Siberian Orchestra will perform its acclaimed rock opera, “The Lost Christmas Eve,” live at CONSOL Energy Center on Dec. 16. “The Lost Christmas Eve” journeys into an inspiring world of TSO creator/producer Paul O’Neill. The story ventures through a rundown hotel, an old toy store, a blues bar, and a Gothic cathedral, where the respective inhabitants become intertwined during an enchanted Christmas Eve in New York City. The second half of the show features new music from Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s “Christmas Eve and Other Stories.” For more information on these concerts and other events, visit – http://www.consolenergycenter.com/events/all.
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