Rock again like we did back then! “Playing the Palace” a two-day tribute band music festival is all set to electrify the stage at the Cow Palace, Saturday and Sunday, April 22-23.
“Playing the Palace” will showcase some of the best rock tribute bands in the region, celebrating the musical legacy of the Cow Palace and dedicated to the greats that have graced the Cow Palace stage over the last half-century.
Since opening in 1941, the Cow Palace has welcomed over 50 million visitors through its doors, with appearances from artists, speakers & politicians, like John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Evel Knievel, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and more.
This year, “Playing the Palace” will have tributes to the legendary bands of Sammy Hagar, Fleetwood Mac, Journey and Pink Floyd, the Beach Boys, Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Beatles, and Neil Diamond. Enjoy non-stop music, food, and drinks; it’s a festival that music lovers won’t want to miss.
“We’re thrilled to bring some the best tribute bands in the region to the Cow Palace, for an amazing music experience,” said Cow Palace CEO, Allison Keaney. “It’s going to be an incredible tribute to the legacy of the Cow Palace, and to the iconic bands that have graced our stage and had such a huge impact on music over the years.”
Playing the Palace will be featuring the following tribute bands:
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Doors: 6PM | Event: 7PM Doors: 5PM | Event: 6PM
Three Lock Box – Sammy Hagar Catch a Wave – Beach Boys
Rumours – Fleetwood Mac Fortunate Son – CCR
Journey Revisited – Journey Paperback Writer – The Beatles
Shine on Floyd – Pink Floyd Super Diamond – Neil Diamond
Tickets for Playing the Palace are available online and are $43 each day, $20 for parking.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit CowPalace.com
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