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Venue Update: Due to wet ground conditions caused by recent rains the Classic Rock Concert Night venue has been moved slightly on the Kirkwood Campus. The concert and all seating will be on the concrete parking lot next to Johnson Hall. This venue adjustment allows for greater flexibility should there be rain prior to the concert. It will allow the concert to proceed even if it rains and then stops a few minutes before the concert is scheduled to begin.
Classic rock music comes alive again during Freedom Festival 2010 presented by the Gazette Family of Companies with another outstanding double-treat on Friday, June 18. This year’s concert, sponsored by Mediacom and Veridian Credit Union, features headliner Peter Cetera and an opening performance by Jimi Jamison.
Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Peter Cetera has succeeded with two profound musical careers as a solo artist and as the legendary voice, songwriter and bass player for the group Chicago. As a distinguished solo artist since 1986 Cetera’s notable hits have included “The Glory of Love,” “The Next Time I Fall,” “Feels Like Heaven,” “Restless Heart,” “After All” and numerous others. His worldwide success the Grammy Award winning band, Chicago, include hits “If You Leave Me Now,” “You’re the Inspiration,” “Stay the Night,” “Feeling Stronger Every Day” and many others.
Continuously acclaimed as one of the Top 10 male vocalists, Jimi Jamison and his band deliver a powerful live performance. The former singer of the Grammy Award winning rock group Survivor has sung on many Top 10 hits including “The Search Is Over,” “High on You,” and “Burning Heart.” In concert Jamison performs all the hits of Survivor, including the #1 smash hit “Eye of the Tiger” from Rocky III and “I’m Always Here,” the song he co-wrote and sang for the TV show Baywatch.
The Freedom Festival 2010 Classic Rock Concert Night will again be held on the campus of Kirkwood Community College. Tickets are now on sale online (see order function below) or by calling the Freedom Festival office at 319.365.8313. Prices remain unchanged from 2009, Preferred Seating, $20; Adult General Admission, $15; and, Youth General Admission, $5.
And, don't forget -- dazzling fireworks, sponsored by Rockwell Collins, following the concert.
Bring a chair or blanket (except for those purchasing Preferred Seating). No non-essential food or drink items allowed. Kirkwood is an alcohol and tobacco-free campus. No pets or sparklers.
Handicapped parking is available in the lot across from Jones Hall. Additional parking and shuttle buses to/from the concert at Paririe High School, 401 76th Av SW.
A Freedom Festival button is required for admission. Buttons will be available for purchase at the gate.