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Henderson Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism

September 2, 2010

RICKY NELSON REMEMBERED AND TRENT TOMLINSON HEADLINE CONCERTS AT SUPER RUN CLASSIC CAR SHOW

Opening acts include local blues and country music groups
 
Ricky Nelson Remembered starring the rock icon’s sons, Matthew & Gunnar Nelson, and rising country music star, Trent Tomlinson, will headline this year’s entertainment at the 11th annual Super Run Classic Car Show. Ricky Nelson Remembered will be performed on Friday, September 24 and Trent Tomlinson will take the stage Saturday, September 25. Entertainment starts at 6 p.m. each night and will be held at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District.
 
Ricky Nelson Remembered starring Matthew & Gunnar Nelson
The 25th Anniversary Tour featuring the Stone Canyon Band
Friday, September 24
Henderson Events Plaza
Ricky Nelson Remembered features hit songs by the rock & roll hall of famer and America’s original “teen idol” including “Travelin’ Man,” “Hello Mary Lou” and “Garden Party”. Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, the twin sons of the legendary rocker and grandsons of 50s TV icons, Ozzie and Harriet Nelson, will perform the songs in honor of the 25th anniversary of their father’s death.
 
When Matthew and Gunnar hit #1 on the Billboard charts as the rock band, Nelson, with their self-penned mega hit, "(Can't Live Without Your) Love & Affection", it put the Nelson family in the Guinness Book of World Records as the only family in entertainment history with three generations of #1 hit makers! As Nelson, Matthew and Gunnar have five Top 40 Billboard hits, four #1 MTV videos and have sold over 6.5 million albums worldwide.
 
Opening for Ricky Nelson Remembered will be local blues group, John Earl & The Boogieman Band.  
 
Trent Tomlinson
Saturday, September 25
Henderson Events Plaza
Up-and-coming country music singer/songwriter, Trent Tomlinson, burst onto the music scene in 2006. His debut album, Country is My Rock, scored several hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Charts including “One Wing in the Fire" and "Just Might Have Her Radio On". He has also written songs for Emerson Drive and Blue Country, but continues to pursue his solo career.
 
Local country artists, T.J. Weaver, and Against the Grain, will open for Tomlinson.
 
The Super Run Classic Car show celebrates its 11th anniversary, September 23-26. Car enthusiasts will have the opportunity to get a sneak peak of the classic vehicles at the kick-off party at The District at Green Valley Ranch, September 23. As Southern Nevada’s largest car show, the nostalgic extravaganza features up to 1,000 flashy street machines, hot rods, motorcycles and classic cars of yesteryears displayed at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District from September 24-26.
 
For additional information about this year’s Super Run Classic Car Show or for a complete schedule of events, visit HendersonLive.com or call (702) 267-2171. Follow us on Facebook at HendersonLive.
 
The City of Henderson supports the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Advanced notice may be necessary to ensure that appropriate accommodations will be provided. For full telephone, use Relay Nevada by dialing 7-1-1.
 
About the City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism
 
The City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism is dedicated to creating and promoting innovative events, entertainment, programming and venues that celebrate diverse cultural arts, enhance tourism, involve and serve the community and enrich the economic and cultural fabric of Henderson.

The Henderson Pavilion, Henderson Convention Center and Henderson Events Plaza are all managed by the Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism.

For additional information on our programs and entertainment, please contact us directly at (702) 267-2171. Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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