The Summer Day Out: Creedence Clearwater Revisited

The Summer Day Out: Creedence Clearwater Revisited

Plus: “MADE IN NZ” featuring iconic Kiwi artists Jackie Clarke & Rikki Morris

* KIWI HITS * ICONIC OUTDOOR VENUES *
* FOOD & WINE * SOCIALISE *

Saturday 28 & 29 Jan: Mills Reef Winery TAURANGA
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Monday 30 Jan: Ellerslie Racecourse AUCKLAND
www.ticketek.co.nz

Wednesday 1 Feb: Bowl of Brooklands NEW PLYMOUTH
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Friday 3 Feb: Trentham Racecourse WELLINGTON
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Sunday 5 Feb: Queenstown Events Centre QUEENSTOWN
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SIX iconic outdoor venues combined with some of the world’s and New Zealand’s best musicians, food, wine and a chance to celebrate with friends and family, make CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVISITED’s tour THE SUMMER DAY OUT in your region.

Premium Entertainment announces that Creedence Clearwater Revisited will be joined on this fabulous summer tour by iconic Kiwi artists, JACKIE CLARKE and RIKKI MORRIS and a full backing band --performing Kiwi hits that we all know and love. “MADE IN NZ” will perform New Zealand’s biggest hits of the past 50 years. From the days of the Loxene Golden Disc awards, with hits from Ray Columbus and Shane, through to Dragon, Th’ dudes, When The Cat’s Away, Dave Dobbyn, Split Enz and Crowded House – even Holly Smith and Op Shop hits are in there, plus much much more! Looking back at 50 years of great kiwi music where concert-goers will know the words for every song.

The concert will be the perfect backdrop to summer, providing friends and families with great venues to enjoy wonderful entertainment picnic style. Gates will open early for pre-concert socialising. Children under 16 are free with a ticket paying adult (1 child per adult) at most venues. Check with your ticketing agent for details.

Their hits are touchstones of a generation. They’ve sold millions of albums worldwide and their music continues to be among the most played on radio stations across the globe.

That phenomenon was Creedence Clearwater Revival and now CReedence Clearwater Revisited -- formed by the band’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rhythm section so the supergroup’s songs could continue to be played live to legions of fans.

Tickets are on sale now for these six concerts in January and February. With a playlist that includes hits such as Proud Mary, Bad Moon Rising, Green River, Travelin’ Band, Lookin’ Out My Back Door, Suzie Q, Down on the Corner, Fortunate Son, Who’ll Stop the Rain, fans are urged not to delay buying their tickets to shows in Tauranga, Auckland, New Plymouth, Wellington, Queenstown.

Concert promoter Craig Wilson of Premium Entertainment says “it’s an honour to have secured such legendary musicians for the summer tour”.

“Every song brought back memories from the 70s. The sound was sensational and original. The group still has it.”

Stu Cook and Doug "Cosmo" Clifford may not have intended it, but their band Creedence Clearwater Revisited has taken on a startling life of its own. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rhythm section (bass and drums respectively) from the legendary group Creedence Clearwater Revival launched the Creedence Clearwater Revisited project in 1995 to once again perform live Creedence Clearwater Revival hits touchstones of a generation.

Though the pair initially only planned to play private parties, Creedence Clearwater Revisited now performs up to 100 shows a year and released the album "Recollection."

"We never really had any intention of playing for the public," says Stu. "But a friend wanted to promote a couple of concerts. We got talked into it, but didn't know how it would go over."

Since then, the reaction to Creedence Clearwater Revisited's concerts has been astounding, and driven in part by a generation of kids who, as Cosmo says, "weren't even born when the music came out."

Having now toured North America, South America, Central America, New Zealand, Australia, Europe and Asia, knocking out audiences with astounding concerts jam packed with songs that are still a staple of radio and movie soundtracks, Creedence Clearwater Revisited has come a long way. "In the beginning Cosmo and I decided that if we could find the musicians that could capture the sound and recreate what the music was about, we'd do it," recalls Stu.

“Absolutely amazing. Lead guitarist hit some amazing riffs. The lead singer was awesome.”

As fans who have experienced a Creedence Clearwater Revisited concert can attest, Stu and Cosmo found the right players. Lead singer/rhythm guitar player John Tristao, a powerful tenor with the energy to power songs, initially rose to prominence as lead singer for the band People when their hit "I Love You" bulleted into the top ten. The newest touring member of Creedence Clearwater Revisited is lead guitarist Kurt Griffey. As a guitarist, song writer, producer and performer, Griffey has recorded and toured with musicians including members of the Eagles, Foreigner, the Moody Blues, Wings, Lynyrd Skynryd, Santana, and Journey. Talented multiinstrumentalist Steve Gunner rounds out the group. As Cosmo puts it, "Gun provides live all the overdubs that were on the records. He plays keyboard, acoustic guitar, percussion, harmonica and sings the high harmonies."

Stu and Cosmo and their band Creedence Clearwater Revisited add a new chapter to their legacy with vibrant and exhilarating energy and pure American spirit.

As the Hollywood Reporter's music critic John Lappen wrote about a Creedence Clearwater Revisited concert in Los Angeles, "Their set was an amazing list of hit after hit that was done serious justice by the players involved. If anyone in the cheering crowd was disappointed [anyone] wasn't there, they hid it well behind their big smiles and whoops of joy at hearing live some of the best American rock ever written and recorded." "People don't want to be involved in an endless debate," Cosmo sums up. "They want to hear the music." And Creedence Clearwater Revisited always delivers.

TAURANGA
Saturday 28 & 29 January (Anniversary Weekend)
Gates Open 4.00pm, show runs 6.30 to 10.00pm (main act from 8.30pm)
Mills Reef Winery
www.ticketdirect.co.nz

AUCKLAND
Monday 30 January
Gates open 3.00pm, show runs 5.00pm to 8.00pm (main act from 6.30)
Ellerslie Racecourse
www.ticketek.co.nz

NEW PLYMOUTH
Wednesday 1 February
Gates open 4.30pm, show runs 7.00pm to 10pm (main act from 8.30)
Bowl of Brooklands
www.ticketmaster.co.nz

WELLINGTON
Friday 3 February
Gates open 4.30pm, show runs 7.00pm to 10pm (main act from 8.30)
Trentham Racecourse
www.ticketek.co.nz

QUEENSTOWN
Sunday 5 February (Waitangi Weekend)
Gates open 2.30pm, show runs 5.00pm to 8.pm (main act from 6.30)
Queenstown Events Centre
www.ticketek.co.nz

www.creedence-revisited.com
www.premiumentertainment.co.nz

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