Opener Announced for REO Speedwagon Show in Cedar Rapids

We told you in early April that REO Speedwagon is coming to Cedar Rapids this summer. Well, now we know the band that will be opening for them.

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You'll be excited to learn the classic rock band Head East will be joining REO Speedwagon at McGrath Ampitheatre in Cedar Rapids. Mark your calendar for Friday, July 3 because this is a night of classic rock you won't want to miss. Get ready for a high-energy show filled with your favorite songs such as "Never Been Any Reason". Plus, this year Head East is celebrating their 50th Anniversary, so you'll hear most of the cuts off of their iconic record "Flat As A Pancake".

Got your wallet ready? Tickets to see REO Speedwagon and Head East at McGrath Ampitheatre this summer will start at $39 and are on sale right now! You can get yours at Ticketmaster and at CReventslive.com.

94.1 KRNA has been playing REO Speedwagon since we first signed on in 1974. Since then, the band has played a number of times in Cedar Rapids. Their most recent stop in the City of Five Seasons was about five years ago when they co-headlined with Def Leppard at the US Cellular Center in 2016.

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