Molly Hatchet

Riot and Rebels Tour with Blackfoot, Molly Hatchet, and Quiet Riot Saturday, October 30, 2021 – 7 PM BLACKFOOT was originally formed in 1970’s by Rickey Medlocke, current lead guitarist of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Blackfoot has always been defined by their hard rock edge, evident on their most successful singles “Train, Train” and “Highway Song.” In 2012, Medlocke recruited a completely new line-up of the band to continue the music of Blackfoot for new generations. Blackfoot is currently booking. If there’s one thing Rickey Medlock can’t do, it’s sit still. The Blackfoot co-founder and Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist is constantly looking for ways to challenge his creative impulses, and his latest pet project has been to shepherd the next-generation incarnation of his beloved Blackfoot. Under Medlock’s steady guidance, lead guitarist/vocalist Tim Rossi, Jeffrey Shields vocals, Seth Lester guitarist, John W Lee bassist and Wesley James drummer. MOLLY HATCHET firmly cemented their place in music history alongside other iconic Southern Rock bands out of Jacksonville, Florida such as Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers in the late ‘70’s playing a mixture of English invasion rock, blues, country, gospel. All with a Southern hard rock style! The hardest hitting of the Southern bands at the time when, in 1978, Epic released Molly Hatchet’s self-titled debut album which reached multi-platinum status. The band established their reputation of working hard, playing tough and living fast through intense touring. During this time, they were on the road with Aerosmith, Bob Seger, The Rolling Stones and many more. In 1979, “Flirtin’ with Disaster: was released and skyrocketed the band into the stratosphere. Touring an average of 250 shows per year kept them busy. “Flirtin with Disaster,’ also achieved multi-platinum status. Then lead singer, Danny Joe Brown took a break from the road and contacted Bobby Ingram. A longtime friend from their first band they formed called, “Rum Creek” also based in Jacksonville, Florida. During that time Brown and Ingram together with John Galvin on keyboards formed the “Danny Joe Brown Band” releasing a worldwide studio album produced by the legendary Glyn Johns (Rolling Stones, The Who, Eagles), in 1981 on Epic Records. Molly Hatchet released “Beatin’ The Odds” (1980) and “Take No Prisoners” (1981) was released with singer Jimmy Farrar. Brown returned to record No Guts … No Glory (1983) The Deed Is Done (1984) and Double Trouble Live (1985). In January of 1987, Bobby Ingram joined the band as lead guitar and songwriter. The band continued to tour over 200 dates a year. In 1989 they recorded ‘Lightning Strikes Twice,’ on Capitol Records. The Greatest Hits album was released in 1991 and certified gold. In 1996, Devil’s Canyon, the first studio album in 6 years was recorded in Hamburg, Germany on SPV / CBH Records with producers Kalle Trapp and Bobby Ingram the album was voted the number one rock record in Europe for 1996. Founding member Dave Hlubek rejoined the band in 2005 after a 20-year departure who recently died in 2017 from health complications. His legacy lives on as they continue their worldwide touring and performing classic hits such as “Flirtin’ with Disaster, “Devil’s Canyon,” “Gator Country,” “Whiskey Man,” and “Dreams I’ll Never See.” The band’s current lineup consists of 30year plus member Bobby Ingram – lead guitar; Phil McCormack – lead vocals; John Galvin – keyboards; Tim Lindsey - bass guitar; and Shawn Beamer – drums. QUIET RIOT is a rock & roll phenomenon. Famously described as the first heavy metal band to top the pop chart at #1 on Billboard magazine, the Los Angeles quartet became an overnight sensation thanks to their monster 1983 smash album Metal Health. The story of QUIET RIOT begins in 1980 when Kevin DuBrow formed a new band under his own name, working with Frankie Banali and a variety of musicians over the next few years before signing with Pasha/CBS Records, reverting back to the QUIET RIOT moniker, and entering the studio with new guitarist Carlos Cavazo and bassist Chuck Wright to start work on a new album. The year was 1982 and, following Randy Rhoads' well-documented death, former henchman Rudy Sarzo left Ozzy, replacing Chuck Wright who is the bass player on record for both the "Metal Health" and "Don't Wanna Let You Go" tracks, to complete the lineup and sessions for what would become 1983's Metal Health. Driven by the irresistible double whammy of the title track's muscular bass line and a raucous rendition of the old Slade chestnut "Cum on Feel the Noize," the album stormed up the U.S. charts, duly reaching the number one spot and going platinum five times over in the process at that time. The sales of Metal Health has now exceeded the 10 million mark worldwide to date. QUIET RIOT returned to the studio to record 1984's Condition Critical, which went on to sell over 2 million copies in the US and included another chart-ready Slade cover in "Mama Weer All Crazee Now" and the self penned "Party All Night." In 1986 QUIET RIOT re-grouped to launch the QR III record, Sarzo had been replaced by former bassist Chuck Wright. Vocalist Paul Shortino stepped in and recorded 1988's simply named Quiet Riot with Banali, Cavazo, and new bassist Sean McNabb. In 1991, DuBrow and Cavazo began working together once again, joined by Frankie Banali and eventually recording 1993's Terrified with bassist Kenny Hillery. Down to the Bone followed two years later with Chuck Wright back on bass, and in 1997, a one-off performance at a after show party hosted by industrial shock rocker Marilyn Manson who had requested to Banali that QUIET RIOT perform, lured bassist Rudy Sarzo back to the fold. With that lineup once again, QUIET RIOT hit the road playing venues across America, Europe and Asia. This lineup was captured on 1999's Alive and Well album, and 2001 saw the release of Guilty Pleasures. QUIET RIOT officially parted company with Rudy Sarzo and Carlos Cavazo in October of 2003. In 2004 DuBrow and Banali recruited guitarist Alex Grossi and bassist Chuck Wright and continued to tour nonstop throughout 2006 in America, Europe, South America and Asia. For the recording of Rehab in 2006, DuBrow and Banali entered the studio with bassist Tony Franklin and guitarist Neil Citron, both long time friends of Banali. QUIET RIOT with the lineup of DuBrow, Banali, Wright and Grossi continued to perform live worldwide until November of 2007 when sadly, Kevin DuBrow's singing career was cut short with his passing on November 25, 2007. Frankie Banali's history with QUIET RIOT began in 1982 and he has the distinction of being the only member of QUIET RIOT to have recorded on every single QUIET RIOT release from 1983's Metal Health through 2006's Rehab. After nearly three years since the loss of his friend and band mate Kevin DuBrow, and with careful consideration, soul searching and with the blessings and support of Kevin DuBrow's family, Frankie has decided to continue his journey and the musical legacy of QUIET RIOT along with bassist Chuck Wright, guitarist Alex Grossi and vocalist Jizzy Pearl. TICKETS: Tickets are $33.50, $43.50, and $55.50 plus tax and an online/phone ticketing fee (this fee is waived when tickets are purchased at the Gift Shop). Tickets in the ADA section are for patrons with mobility disabilities and up to three companions. If companion seating is not available because the ADA section is sold out, Grand Falls will offer other seats as close as possible to the accessible seat, if available, at the purchase price of the other section. Doors open at 6 PM for the 7 PM show. This show is open to all ages, but please realize this will be a ROCK show on Halloween weekend.