Dynamic Concert Duo, Queen Nation Brings Majestic Rock to the Palmdale Amphitheater on July 20, Joe
PALMDALE – Iconic rock comes to Palmdale as renowned tribute acts Queen Nation and Joey Riedel’s Elton John Experience will rock the stage of the Palmdale Amphitheater on Saturday, July 20 as part of the City’s summer concert series. Tickets are available at www.PalmdaleAmphitheater.com. VIP concert floor admission is $20 (standing room only at front of stage, no chairs), preferred seating is $15 (includes a chair, theater-style, first-come, first-served), and general admission is $10 (bring your own chair or blanket). Kids under 12 are free with a paid adult, but free kid’s tickets must be ordered online. Presale general admission tickets will be available for $5 beginning May 3 at 10 am through May 17 at 9:59 am. Full price general admission, VIP concert floor and preferred seating tickets will be available beginning May 17 at 10 am. Parking is free. Gates, concessions, beer and wine open at 6 pm and happy hour specials will be offered until 7 pm. Queen Nation, a tribute to Queen, was formed in 2004. The band consists of Greg Finsley on vocals and keyboards as Freddie Mercury, Mike McManus on guitar as Brian May, Pete Burke on drums as Roger Taylor, and Parker Combs on bass as John Deacon. The mission of the show is to carry on the musical torch and pay homage to the golden age of vintage Queen concerts. Queen Nation’s live 90-minute production of Queen’s greatest hits preserves the image, sound and stage persona of vintage Queen. Audiences are amazed at the accuracy of Queen Nation’s live retrospective journey through such Queen songs as “We Will Rock You,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Are The Champions,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “You’re My Best Friend,” “Another One Bites The Dust,” “Under Pressure,” and many more. They have performed in front of thousands of people at casinos, fairs, festivals and private affairs. For more info visit www.queennation.com. Joey Riedel has been a performer his whole life. He started performing at his junior high school with his first band at the young age of 14. His main influence has been the British rocker Elton John. Riedel has traveled across the globe performing his successful Elton John tribute to numerous satisfied fans in concerts and at private events. The show is a musical journey of the Elton John catalog that spans three decades of hits, including “Crocodile Rock,” “Bennie and the Jets,” “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me,” “Rocket Man,” “Funeral for a Friend,” and many more. The Palmdale Amphitheater is generously sponsored by Antelope Valley Hospital, Antelope Valley Transit Authority, Waste Management of Antelope Valley, Snow Orthodontics, Antelope Valley Mall, Valleywide Dental, Heritage Sierra Medical Group, Sierra Commons Dental Group & Orthodontics, American Medical Response of Southern California, Lancaster JetHawks, Hilton Garden Inn, Ventura Graphix and Smart & Final. About The Amp The Amp at Marie Kerr Park is the Antelope Valley’s premier outdoor entertainment venue, providing audiences with a blend of high-energy concert performances and community-based programming. Voted AV’s Best Place for Live Music in 2018, its convenient location, great sight lines and comfortable, grassy seating areas are complemented by evening concerts and Family Movie Nights presented during summer months, and a host of charity walks, concerts, graduations, services and events throughout the year. Previous performers at The Amp have included Blake Shelton, The Beach Boys, Lonestar, The Spinners, The Four Tops, Loverboy, The Tempations, The Guess Who, America, SheDaisy, The Rascals, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Chaka Khan, The Whispers, Mercy Me, Pablo Cruise, War, Euge Groove, The Rippingtons, Jeff Golub, The Village People, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, Pam Tillis, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Bill Medley, Blind Boys of Alabama, Sugarland, Air Supply, Newsboys, Peter Noone and Herman’s Hermits, Tracy Lawrence, Josh Kelly, Blue Oyster Cult, Los Lobos, Montez de Durango, Blood Sweat and Tears, Clay Walker, Morris Day and the Time, Fifth Harmony, Banda Machos, The Commodores, LeAnn Rimes, Trace Adkins, Queen Nation, Sheila E, Gerald Albright, Metalachi, Midland, Brett Michaels, Lao Tizer and Phil Vassar.