Whack Attack Tour
Whack Attack Tour | ||||
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Official tour poster | ||||
Concert tour by ZZ Top | ||||
Location | United States, Canada | |||
Start date | June 2, 2005 | |||
End date | November 11, 2005 | |||
Legs | 1 | |||
Shows | 77 | |||
ZZ Top concert chronology | ||||
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The Whack Attack Tour was a concert tour by rock band ZZ Top. Whack Attack was a 24-week-long tour in the United States and Canada, which was a longer outing than the previous Summer North American Tour. It began in June 2005 and ended in November 2005. The set was designed by Chris Stuba and had a 'retro garage' theme, with custom microphone stands and drum kit; tinsel was used as a backdrop. Risers were made out of diamond-plated steel. The set list highlighted material from the albums Mescalero (2003), Chrome, Smoke & BBQ (2003), and Rancho Texicano (2004). Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill appeared on stage in sequined blazers. The show has received positive criticism, complimenting their showmanship, as well as the longevity of their signature sound and look.
Stage design and show production
The Whack Attack Tour's production was designed by lighting technician Chris Stuba, who had worked with the band for the past eleven years.[1] The backdrop was made of black and silver-colored tinsel,[2] with drum and amplifier risers made of diamond-plated steel.[1] Microphone stands were designed by John A. Douglas, who also designed the drum kit for Frank Beard used on the tour;[3] the stands were made from truck exhaust pipes and were equipped with built-in LED tubes that changed color during the show, as well as Electro-Voice 664 dynamic microphones.[4] The drum kit was painted with a lime green, leopard print design, including bass drums made with hubcaps on the outside and spun during the show.[2] Gibbons and Hill used Crate V-50 2x12" combo amplifiers as monitors. The lighting package was supplied by Bandit Lites, consisting of mostly Vari-Lite fixtures including VL3500 spot lights.
Tour dates
Date | City | Country | Venue | Opening act(s) |
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Leg 1: arenas in North America | ||||
June 2, 2005 | Jackson | United States | Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel | |
June 3, 2005 | Oroville | Feather Falls Casino | ||
June 4, 2005 | Kelseyville | Konocti Field Amphitheatre | ||
June 6, 2005 | Livermore | Wente Vineyards | ||
June 7, 2005 | Laughlin | Flamingo Laughlin | ||
June 9, 2005 | Las Vegas, Nevada | Las Vegas Hilton | ||
June 10, 2005 | ||||
June 11, 2005 | ||||
June 12, 2005 | Del Mar | San Diego County Fair | ||
June 16, 2005 | Hinckley | Grand Casino | ||
June 17, 2005 | West Fargo | Red River Valley Fair | ||
June 18, 2005 | Burlington | Burlington Steamboat Days | ||
June 23, 2005 | Albuquerque | Sandia Casino Amphitheater | ||
June 24, 2005 | Grand Junction | Country Jam USA | ||
June 25, 2005 | Greeley | Greeley Stampede | ||
June 26, 2005 | Manhattan | Country Stampede Music Festival | ||
July 8, 2005 | Wallingford | Chevrolet Theatre | ||
July 9, 2005 | Big Flats | Tag's Summer Stage | ||
July 10, 2005 | Quebec City | Canada | Quebec City Summer Festival | |
July 12, 2005 | Ottawa | Ottawa Bluesfest | ||
July 15, 2005 | Comstock | United States | Comstock Rock | |
July 16, 2005 | Columbia | Mizzou Arena | ||
July 17, 2005 | Cadott | Rock Fest | ||
July 21, 2005 | London | Canada | Hawk Rocks the Park... Again | |
July 22, 2005 | Ionia | United States | Ionia Free Fair | |
July 23, 2005 | Sault Ste. Marie | Kewadin Casino | ||
July 24, 2005 | Twin Lakes | Country Thunder USA | ||
July 27, 2005 | St. Charles | Family Arena | ||
July 29, 2005 | Tunica Resorts | Grand Casino | ||
July 30, 2005 | Gulfport | Grand Casino Gulfport | ||
August 2, 2005 | Merrillville | Star Plaza Theatre | ||
August 5, 2005 | Davenport | Mississippi Valley Fair | ||
August 6, 2005 | Evansville | Mesker Amphitheatre | ||
August 7, 2005 | Columbus | Ohio State Fair | ||
August 10, 2005 | Reading | Sovereign Center | ||
August 11, 2005 | Hamburg | Erie County Fair | ||
August 12, 2005 | Gilford | Meadowbrook Musical Arts Center | ||
August 14, 2005 | Saginaw | WILZ Wheelzstock | ||
August 15, 2005 | Lewisburg | State Fair of West Virginia | ||
August 17, 2005 | Detroit | Michigan State Fair | ||
August 19, 2005 | Des Moines | Iowa State Fair | ||
August 23, 2005 | Trenton | Sovereign Bank Arena | ||
August 25, 2005 | Rama | Canada | Casino Rama | |
August 26, 2005 | ||||
August 27, 2005 | Rochester | United States | Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center | |
August 28, 2005 | Salisbury | Wicomico Youth and Civic Center | ||
August 30, 2005 | Augusta | Augusta Civic Center | ||
August 31, 2005 | Bushkill | Mountain Laurel Center | ||
September 10, 2005 | Spencer | Clay County Fair | ||
September 11, 2005 | Hutchinson | Kansas State Fair | ||
September 13, 2005 | Mankato | Midwest Wireless Civic Center | ||
September 16, 2005 | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City Zoo Amphitheatre | ||
September 17, 2005 | Miami | Buffalo Run Casino & Hotel | ||
September 20, 2005 | Central Point | Britt Festival | ||
September 21, 2005 | Puyallup | Western Washington Fair | ||
September 23, 2005 | Saratoga | Lilian Fontaine Garden Theatre | ||
September 24, 2005 | Reno | Reno Hilton | ||
September 25, 2005 | Pomona | Los Angeles County Fair | ||
September 28, 2005 | Brooks | Cache Creek Casino Resort | ||
September 29, 2005 | Santa Ynez | Chumash Casino Resort | ||
September 30, 2005 | Alpine | Viejas | ||
October 1, 2005 | Tucson | AVA Amphitheater | ||
October 5, 2005 | Fresno | Big Fresno Fairgrounds | ||
October 7, 2005 | Grand Ronde | Spirit Mountain Casino | ||
October 8, 2005 | Goldendale | Maryhill Winery | ||
October 9, 2005 | Jackpot | Cactus Pete's | ||
October 11, 2005 | Orem | David O. McKay Events Center | ||
October 12, 2005 | Colorado Springs | World Arena | ||
October 14, 2005 | Kansas City | Ameristar Casino | ||
October 18, 2005 | Hollywood | Hard Rock Live | ||
October 20, 2005 | Clearwater | Ruth Eckerd Hall | ||
October 28, 2005 | Charenton | Cypress Bayou Casino | ||
October 29, 2005 | ||||
November 1, 2005 | Tucson | AVA Amphitheater | ||
November 4, 2005 | Phoenix | Arizona State Fair | ||
November 10, 2005 | New York City | Beacon Theatre | ||
November 11, 2005 | ||||
Citations
References
- Douglas, John A.. ZZ Top mic stands; May 26, 2005 [Retrieved May 18, 2011].
- Matthews, Bryan. Philips. LD Chris Stuba Lights 2005 Whack Attack Tour; August 23, 2005 [Retrieved April 12, 2010].
- Zurich, Peter. Past ZZ Top Concerts; 2011 [Retrieved May 18, 2011].
- ZZTop.com. ZZ Top and those weird, strange microphones; January 2000 [Retrieved May 18, 2011].