Event Coverage Speedweek and.... ZZ Top

While driving on I-80 towards Wendover today, a huge billboard jumped out at me announcing that little ol' band from Texas will be performing at the Peppermill Casino Friday August 13th. Oh boy...

 

Sounds like someone might have figured out how he's going to Bonneville and be able to get a room. And get paid in the process. All too cool even if I can't make it this year.

 

I hear Bonneville calling...

 

They're going to be in Orange County at the Pacific Amphitheater on the 11th as well. Already got my tickets

 

BFG certainly does it with style, superb planning!

 

NO ****??? I can't believe my luck. I LOVE those Texas boys. I'm there for sure.

 

I hear two '32 Fords driving to Bonneville calling.....

 

HOLY $#!T!!!!

ZZTOP is my favorite band. AND I get to see them at Bonneville, my favorite car shindig?

I think I just pooped my pants........

 

Billy G & the Boys do know how to Boogey Woogey

 

I'll be there too. I saw them performing in Sweden in the late 80's and it was totally awesome. As a car show co-promoter we had the Cadzilla and the Hogzillas for the first time outside U.S. Can't go wrong with ZZ

 

Big ZZ top fan myself. I have the feeling that if they keep practicing they'll hit it big one day.

 

...guess that is better than someone else's pants.

 

They are really touring at this point. I heard they are going to be playing at a venue in Tyler, TX in about a month. now, Tyler is pretty small compared to most other locations they might play. Tyler is about population 100,000.... But apparently, ZZ Top recorded one of their first albums here in a little studio behind a guy's house back in the day. I met the guy once when I had a car for sale that he bought his son. The studio is called Robin Hood Studios and the owner is Robin Hood Brians.

Pretty cool!

 

It would just be cool to meet and see Billy G. on the salt.

 

Great........I'll be able to get a parking spot at the Nugget Friday night.

 

Glad I didn't have any coffee in my mouth, or you would be buying me a new keyboard!

 

Do you figure one need to make reservations?

 

No doubt in my mind this date and location was choosen because it was Speed Week. I'd bet a paycheck Billy will be on the Salt.

For sure. Tickets go on sale May 1st.

 

You sure Denise?

http://events.excite.com/ResultsTicket.php?evtid=1311010&kw=Zz Top&tn=

I think I'm going to p***. I'm already spending $$$ to be there, not sure I need to spend another $250 for a night out.

It would be great though.

 

ZZ playing Tyler????? Where? Oil palace? My sister saw them play in Tyler when she was at TJC sometime around late 70 or 71. She said she didn't care much for them but then our music taste is very different. Can't get much better than ZZ top now that Stevie Ray Vaughn has p***ed on.

 

Holy moly, that's a little to much for us

 

Yeah, I went through the process of purchasing online. I went for the cheaper tickets and they add $24 service fee...not sure what service they are offering...and $40 to post the tickets to me. Needless to say, I didn't hit the "complete purchase" ****on.

It's a shame, but I can use that money more effectively on my cars or my U.S. trip.

See you all at Bonneville

 

I bet we see ol Billy on the salt anyway.

Hope I get to see you though and that goes for everyone else who is planning on attending. Helluba good time to be had.

 

Damn , I would love to see ZZ Top in person ! They are a GREAT band and I have been listening to them forever ! Plus they love their hot rods !

RetroJim

 

Tickets went on sale today,But peppermill requires you to buy a package,concert,dinner,room....I'm camping.at the bend. Anybody need a room on the 13th of Aug.? Cheap.

 

For that kind of money, Dinner better be more than a "TV Dinner" I'm out. Sorry Billy. Principle over party.

 

just went to peppermills web sight says its already sold out.......any one else know where to get tickets?

 

Cant afford that kinda loot. Looks like I'll be playing my harmonica by the camp fire instead.

 

On Wed the 19th when tickets went on sale they wouldn't sell tickets unless you were getting a room there as well.