PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release
July 27, 2012
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Jane Gendron
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Park City Performing Arts Foundation Presents
St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights
Outdoor Concert Series
The All-American Rejects
August 12, 2012
PARK CITY, UT – Outrageous and armed with youthful charisma as well as legit musical chops,
The All-American Rejects rock Deer Valley Resort’s Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater with their
emo-pop-punk sounds on Sunday, August 12. In keeping with the fresh-faced – yet musically
maturing – theme of the evening, recently reunited trio EVE 6 heats up the stage as the concert’s
raucous opening act. Show starts at 7 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Fronted by bassist/singer/lyricist Tyson Ritter, The All-American Rejects first topped the charts with
their 2002 hit single “Swing, Swing.” With the bands’ two ensuing albums, the hits continued to
mount. “Dirty Little Secret,” “Move Along” and “Gives You Hell” (which sat at No. 1 on the charts
for 40 weeks) all worked their way into the mainstream and landed the band in platinum-artist status.
Over the past decade of touring and recording, Ritter, band co-founder Nick Wheeler, guitarist Mike
Kennerty and drummer Chris Gaylor have honed their own brand of rhythmic, high-energy and
melodic sound.
With a fourth album (“Kids in the Street”) released just a few months ago, this quartet is walking
what Rolling Stone calls “a different side of the pop’n’roll street.” Or, as Reuters puts it, “The AllAmerican Rejects are finally growing up and embracing their softer side.”
The band’s talent has never floundered – even as fellow alt rock bands fell by the wayside. And, The
All-American Rejects of yore – which recorded its first album while still in high school – hasn’t lost
any of its brash, fun, heart-throb-filled essence. Calling the band “a quartet of mop-topped, raucous
[then] teen dreams,” Variety likens Ritter’s vocal range to the Cure’s Robert Smith. “And depending
on the point of view, the band is a guilty pleasure or a group of pure pop pundits.”
Southern California pop-rock stars Eve 6, flew to the top of the charts in the late 1990s with hits
ranging from “Inside Out” and “Promise” to “Leech” and the ubiquitous “Here’s To The Night.” The
trio – comprised of Max Collins (vocals and bass), Jon Siebels (guitar) and Tony Fagenson (drums) –
signed its first record deal as teenagers, navigated the ups and downs of sizzling out-the-gate success,
broke up in 2004 and reunited in 2011. The re-energized band returns to the stage with pop-punk
poise and armed with fresh tunes off their newest album, “Speak In Code” (released in April).
So, “Here’s To The Night” – August 12 – that’s definitely going to “Swing, Swing”… and get
audiences on their feet. A double billing of rock-pop-punk anthems and attitude, The All-American
Rejects and Eve 6 perform for one night only.
CONCERT DETAILS
The All-American Rejects and opening band EVE 6 perform Sunday, August 12 in the St. Regis
Big Stars, Bright Nights concert series at Deer Valley Resort’s Snow Park Outdoor
Amphitheater. Lawn ($35) and reserved ($45, $55 & $65) tickets as well as summer season punch
cards are available at the Box Office at The Mega Genius Supply Store and IQ HQ (436 Swede
Alley, Park City), via phone at 435-655-3114 or online at www.ecclescenter.org. Lawn tickets are
also available at Deer Valley Signatures & Etc. stores (call 435-649-1000 for store hours), Whole
Foods Market (Park City) and The King’s English Bookshop (1511 South 1500 East, Salt Lake
City). Discounted tickets are available for children (under age 16) as well as seniors (age 62 and
older).
Gates open 90-minutes before show time. Coolers are permitted and a nine-inch chair height
restriction (i.e. you shouldn't be able to roll a basketball under the seat) is enforced. Concerts will
be held rain or shine.
Upcoming Shows & Pricing
Dwight Yoakam
July 29, 2012 - 7 p.m.
Lawn seating: $40
Reserved seating: $55, $65 and $75
Roger Hodgson, Legendary Voice of Supertramp
Aug. 5, 2012 - 7 p.m.
Lawn seating: $35
Reserved seating: $45, $55 and $65
The All-American Rejects
Opening Act: EVE 6
Aug. 12, 2012 - 7 p.m.
Lawn seating: $35
Reserved seating: $45, $55 and $65
Rickie Lee Jones
Aug. 25, 2012 - 7 p.m.
Lawn seating: $35
Reserved seating: $45, $55 and $65
The Sound of Music Sing-Along
Sept. 1, 2012 - 6 p.m.
Lawn seating: $15
Reserved seating: $25
ENTERTAINING, EDUCATING AND ILLUMINATING SINCE 1998
Park City Performing Arts Foundation is a non-profit organization, dedicated to bringing world-class
performances to the community. Since 1998, PCPAF has presented internationally renowned and cutting
edge musicians, actors, authors, comedians, dancers and film at The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles
Center for the Performing Arts (a joint-use facility with the Park City School District). The organization
embarks on its ninth season of headliner concerts at Deer Valley Resort this summer. PCPAF is
dedicated to introducing young people to the arts through free student outreach workshops, shows and
demonstrations. They proudly launched the Mega Genius Supply Store and IQ HQ - an after school
literacy program and very thinky retail store - in January 2010.
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