OK, Runt fans, save your pennies and break out your old vinyl.
Todd Rundgren who just recently performed with his rock band in Cleveland will be returning to N.E. Ohio in September to perform, right here in Akron at The Civic Theatre.
What will he do?
For the first time ever (apparently) the singer will perform his dense 1973 breakthrough album A Wizard, A True Star in its entirety as part of Rundgren Radio's Birthday Bash II.
According to one of the guys promoting the show (Doug), not to long ago while Runt was on tour in Europe, a British promoter suggested the idea to Todd on two separate occasions, but never followed up.
But Rundgren–who has a soft spot in his heart for the album because it was a sharp stylistic left turn after Something/Anything which contained hits such as I Saw The Light and Hello, It's Me — liked the concept so much that VOILA!
Akron gets a musical gift.
Tickets for the special (possibly one-night-only) show go onsale, Monday, May 4, prices are $50 – $200.
I told you to save your pennies.
If your a local Rundgren fan, I suggest getting tickets the day they go on sale because the dedicated Rundgren community will travel for this show.
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a fabulous concept at a fantastic venue for awesome fans of an amazing album…what's not to like?!
this one better sell out fast. wish i could be there but already booked with one of my bands…
enJoy this great piece of TRuly legendary history folks!
This is going to be wandamous!!!
Todd is GODD! Whatta treat in our own backyard. Todd truly loves NE Ohio.
Repeat gig has now been booked! Monday, Sept 7, 2009 at 7pm (Sunday is at 8pm FYI). Todd Rundgren AWATS Live again at the Akron Civic Theatre. Less than 200 tickets remain for the first night. Tickets go on sale this Monday June 29th for the second gig. http://www.AWATSlive.com
Akron is nary a skip and leap from exotic Buffalo.
Every time The Man plays here, he is welcomed by an enthusiastic, informed – and, soldout – audience.
Come on, Brother – "think of [us]…"
Indeed, I'm convinced that, with the dedicated Utopians (currently freezing nuestros cojones y chichis) could sell out TWO gigs – very easily – making it, if fiscal realities be a factor, obviously worth the several-hour jaunt (and that through some gorgeous landscape, I add with warranted pride.).
Todd, Michele, Ralph (etc.) – please AT LEAST think about it. O.K.? Thanks.