DESPERADO TO VISIT VIAERO EVENT CENTER MAY 1st
KEARNEY - Desperado, an Eagles tribute band based in California, will perform a 7:30 p.m. concert and dance party on May 1 at Kearney's Viaero Event Center. The show is sponsored by Kearney radio station Classic Hits 98.9 FM.
The band is regarded by many as one of the top tribute acts in the U.S., said promoter Gene DeBolt.
"If you like the Ealges, you'll absolutely love these guys," he said. "Their sound truly rivals that of the original hit songs by the Eagles. Their concerts are unforgettable.
The concert gives Eagle's fans a chance to relive all of the band's well-known songs such as: "Hotel California," "Life In The Fast Lane," "Take It Easy," "Heartache Tonight," "Take It To The Limit," New Kid In Town" and "Lyin' Eyes."
"When Desperado takes the stage, fans will see the band imitate the Eagles in every way possible, from capturing their appearance and mannerisms to their overall sound,” said Todd Gottula, the Event Center’s communications director.
Lead singer Aaron Broering and members of Desperado have shared stages and performed with many well-known acts, including: Toby Keith, Boston, The Doobie Brothers, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Rick Springfield and LeAnn Rimes.
In hosting the Desperado concert, the Event Center is deviating a bit from the big-name acts it typically books.
"This is our first-ever tribute band," Gottula said. "If you're going to bring in a band that covers hits with all the great harmonies the Eagles produced, it better be a good one, and we're bringing in the best there is when it comes to reproducing all of those hit songs."
Tickets for the show are $20 and can be ordered by visiting the venue box office, calling 338-8011 or online at www.kearneyevents.com.
February 23, 2010
RANCH & HOME EXPO TAKING REGISTRATIONS
Longtime Bassett trade show moves to Kearney
KEARNEY - Registrations now are being accepted for this summer’s Nebraska Ranch & Home Expo, which is being hosted for the first time at Kearney’s Viaero Event Center.
The event is moving to Kearney from Bassett, where it occurred the past 20 years. The June 9-10 show is billed as Nebraska’s largest ranch-oriented trade show and is expected to draw as many as 300 commercial exhibitors from across the Midwest. In past years, exhibitors have attended from 21 states and Canada.
Organized by Gene and Dixie DeBolt of Newport, the Nebraska Ranch & Home Expo’s goal is to provide ranchers and farmers with the latest news in haying technology and innovations in the livestock industry. A large array of home and personal products also will be displayed.
Livestock producers will learn about the latest in breeding genetics at the beef and horse tent, and working livestock demonstrations will allow audiences to witness safe, low-stress handling of cattle and proper techniques for administering animal health products.
For more information or to rent exhibit space, contact the DeBolts at 402-244-5471 or visit www.nebraskaranchandhomeexpo.com.
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The Viaero Event Center is a 5,000-seat sports and entertainment facility in Kearney, Nebraska. In its 10th year of operation, the venue is home to the Tri-City Storm of the Unite States Hockey League and hosts a variety of concerts, trade shows and other events.