Freedom Fest Concert - Belleville, Illinois
Head East will headline the musical entertainment on Saturday evening, June 27, 2026 at Freedom Fest in Belleville, IL. Additional musical acts include Aragon, The House Shakers, and the Repeat Offenders with original Head East bassist Larry Boyd. The festival begins at 1:00 PM on Saturday and the music will kick off with Aragon at 2:00 pm. Head East is scheduled to take the stage at 8:00 PM (all times are CDT).
Freedom Fest is a 2-day festival which is scheduled for June 26-27, 2026 at the Southern Illinois Justice Center Stadium which was formerly known as the Lindenwood University Football Stadium located at 2600 West Main Street, Belleville, Illinois. The festival celebrates our freedoms in the United States by honoring our Veterans and first responders though charitable donations which will go to Greater St. Louis Honor Flight in 2026.
Advance tickets are $30 daily or $50 for a weekend pass (plus fees). When the festival begins daily admission will be $40 and a weekend pass will be $70 (plus fees). For more information and to purchase tickets online visit the websites linked below:
Visit the Explore Belleville Website:
https://explorebelleville.net/event/freedom-fest-2/2026-06-26/
Visit the Freedom Fest Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580721625342
Buy Tickets Online:
https://freedomfestinc.ticketsauce.com/e/freedom-fest/tickets
Limited Copies of Head East Biography Available
Fans may have noticed recently that a search of online book retailers shows little to no availability of Head East's biography, Never Been Any Reason: The Head East Rock 'N Roll Story. In April of this year, Yorkshire Publishing announced that after more than 20 years in the publishing business they were closing their doors. For the time being, this means that the book is out of print and once existing copies of the book are sold, fans will have to look online or in brick and mortar stores of merchants who sell used copies of out of print books.
Author Jeremy Paul Ämick has indicated that he will be looking for a new publisher, but until then he has put a limited number of remaining copies up for sale on his Missouri History Moments website which is found at the web address linked below. Copies will also be available at Head East's merchandise table at upcoming live shows while supplies last. Limited copies are available so act now.
Missouri History Moments Website:
https://www.missourihistorymoments.com/store/p10/Never_Been_Any_Reason%3A_The_Head_East_Rock_%27N_Roll_Story.html
Gillioz Theatre Concert - Springfield, Missouri
See Head East with Terry Luttrell's REO Classics Band at the historic Gillioz Theatre in Springfield, Missouri on Saturday evening, July 18, 2026. Doors open at 6:30 PM (CDT) and The REO Classics Band will open the show at 7:30 PM (CDT). Head East will follow and close the show. Tickets are now on sale with prices ranging from $52 to $62 plus tax. Additional information can be found online at the addresses linked below:
Gillioz Theatre Website:
https://gillioztheatre.com/
Buy Tickets Online:
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/31076097/head-east-
New Head East single released
Cleopatra Records has released a new Head East single of Mama Let Him Play which is dedicated to the late great Canadian guitarist, singer, and songwriter Jerry Doucette. Jerry released his recording of Mama Let Him Play in 1977, and it made the Billboard top 100, peaking at number 46 in Canada. Jerry's band played a show with Head East, and Roger Boyd really liked the song. He thought it might make a great upbeat addition to the Head East show.
Head East also toured with the top southern rock bands, and those groups had something in common that audiences enjoyed. They often had three guitarist, and would have extended solo passages where the guitarists would trade off or play solos together. Since the later Head East lineup had two guitarists, Roger added the Mnimoog synthesizer as the third solo instrument to make Mama Let Him Play more of an extended jam.
The Head East version of the song pays tribute to Jerry by including his signature melodies and guiitar solos, and adds some new musical touches from the band's live performances. The single is now available on most major steaming services including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and many more.
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Cactus Pete's Resort Casino - Jackpot, NV
See Head East with Mark Farner's American Band and April Wine on July 25, 2026 at Cactus Pete's Resort Casino in Jackpot, Nevada. The bands will be performing as part of Cactus Pete's Rock The Desert Concert Series. The show will be held at the resort's outdoor amphitheater. Gates open at 4:00 pm (PDT) and Head East will open the show at 5:00 pm (PDT) and will be followed by co-headliners April Wine and Mark Farner. Tickets are now available online through the Ticketmaster website with prices ranging from $47 to $109 plus applicable fees and taxes. For more information or to purchase tickets online visit the venue's website and Ticketmaster at the addresses linked below:
Cactus Pete's Resort Casino Website:
https://www.cactuspetes.com/
Buy Tickets Online:
https://www.ticketmaster.com/mark-farners-american-band-with-april-jackpot-nevada-07-25-2026/event/17006459E9132BC4
Head East performs to capacity crowd in Davenport
Head East opened the 2026 touring season in March with a sold out show with Foghat at the Rhythm City Resort Casino in Davenport, Iowa and two sold out shows in at the Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville, Illinois. Head East members Greg Manahan, Darren Walker, and Mark Murtha are captured below rockin' the stage in Davenport.
Photo by Jody Andresen
Granada Theatre - The Dalles, Oregon
Head East will be live in concert at the Intimate Granada Theatre in The Dalles, Oregon on Friday evening, Augus 14, 2026. Doors open at 6pm (PDT) and the music will begin at 7pm (PDT). Tickets are now on sale and fans may pick from two options - (1) Private Box with Dinner for $85, (2) General Admission non-reserved seating without dinner for $65. Additional information can be found online at the addresses linked below:
Granada Theatre Website:
https://granadatheatrethedalles.com/
Buy Tickets Online:
https://granadatheatrethedalles.com/events-and-buy-tickets/8-14-head-east-in-concert/
Rock The Mountain - Darrington, Washington
Head East returns to the Darrington Music Park in Darrington, Washington to headline the Rock The Mountain Music Festival on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Head East performed in Darrington back in 2004 along with Bad Company, Starship, and Montrose at the Whitehorse Mountain Rock Festival. The Festival is now known as Rock The Mountain and features fewer world-renowned acts and more tribute acts. However, Jimi Hendrix tribute artist Randy Hansen, who Head East did several shows with in 1980, will be performing along with many other well known tribute artists.
Tickets for all three days (Aug 14-16, 2026) of the festival and single day tickets are now on sale. Please note that Head East will only be performing on August 15, 2026. To purchase tickets and to view additional information including each day's band line-up, visit the Rock The Mountain website and the Event Hub ticket vendor website at the addresses linked below:
Rock The Mountain Website:
https://rockthemountain.com/welcome/
Buy Tickets Online:
https://tickets.eventhub.net/e/rock-the-mountain-2026/tickets
Power Mountain Music Festival - Wallsburg, UT
Head East will headline the Power Mountain Music Festival in Wallsburg, Utah on Saturday evening, August 29, 2026. This is a 3 day festival which runs from August 28th through August 30th. Head East will only play on Augugst 29th. Additional musical acts performing on the 29th include Milf & Cookies, Ty Herndon, and The Millennium All-Stars. General Admission daily tickets and 3-day general admssion passes are now on sale. To purchase tickets and to view additional information including each day's schedule, visit the Power Mountain Music Festival website at the addresses linked below:
Power Mountain Music Festival Website:
https://powermountainmusicfestival.com/
Power Mountain Music Festival Daily Schedules:
https://powermountainmusicfestival.com/festival-schedule
Buy Tickets Online:
https://powermountainmusicfestival.com/buy-tickets
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts - Skokie, IL
See Head East in concert at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, Illinois on Thursday evening, September 24, 2026. Doors open at 6:30 pm (CDT) and the music will begin at 7:30 pm (CDT). Tickets are now on sale and range from $55 to $77 plus applicable fees and taxes. For more information or to purchase tickets online visit the venue's website and Ticketmaster at the addresses linked below:
North Shore Center Website:
https://northshorecenter.org/
Buy Tickets Online:
https://www.ticketmaster.com/head-east-skokie-illinois-09-24-2026/event/070064563D029FBF
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