Courtesy: Abramorama/Eagle Rock Entertainment/Eagle Vision/Banger Films
ZZ Top’s new documentary will make its theatrical debut next month.
ZZ Top: The Little Ol’ Band From Texas is scheduled to make its theatrical Aug. 13 at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, CA. The documentary, which features interviews with the band’s members, testimonials from the band’s celebrity fans and animations, is presented by independent movie studio Abramorama, and is meant as part of the band’s 50th Anniversary Tour.
The documentary’s trailer is streaming here. Tickets to the premiere are available here.
ZZ Top’s 50th Anniversary Tour is scheduled to launch Aug. 16 in Ridgefield, WA. It is scheduled to run through Nov. 9 in Shreveport, LA and will feature performances in cities, such as Raleigh, NC; Peoria, IL and Burgettstown, PA. The tour’s schedule is noted below.
ZZ Top’s 50th Anniversary Tour
Aug 16 – Ridgefield, WA – Sunlight Supply Amphitheatre*
17 – Airway Heights, WA – Northern Quest Casino Theater
18 – Vancouver, BC – PNE Amphitheater
20 – Yakima, WA – Yakima Valley SunDome
21 – Woodinville, WA – Chateau Ste. Michelle*
23 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre**
24 – Concord, CA – Concord Pavilion**
25 – Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles Amphitheatre*
27 – Santa Barbara, CA – Arlington Theater
28 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU*
29 – Phoenix, AZ – Comerica Theatre*
31 – Lewisville, TX – City of Lewisville
Sept 01 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre*
02 – St. Paul, MN – Minnesota State Fairgrounds*
04 – Milwaukee, WI – BMO Harris Pavilion*
06 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre*
07 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre*
08 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheater at Freedom Hill*
10 – Huber Heights, OH – Rose Music Center at The Heights*
11 – Burgettstown, PA – KeyBank Pavilion*
13 – Ocean City, MD – Ocean City BikeFest
14 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion*
15 – Camden, NJ – BB&T Pavilion*
17 – Syracuse, NY – Crouse-Hinds Theatre at John H. Mulroy Civic Center at Oncenter
18 – Boston, MA – Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion*
19 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater*
21 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica*
22 – Louisville, KY – Bourbon and Beyond Festival
Oct 05 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek Amphitheatre*
06 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion*
08 – Charleston, WV – Clay Center for Arts & Sciences
09 – Charleston, SC – Volvo Cars Stadium*
11 – Cherokee, NC – Harrah’s Cherokee – Event Center*
12 – Manchester, TN – Exit 111 Festival – Great Stage Park
13 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
15 – Augusta, GA – The James Brown Arena*
16 – Saint Augustine, FL – Saint Augustine Amphiteatre*
18 – Estero, FL – Hertz Arena*
19 – Tampa, FL – MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre*
20 – West Palm Beach, FL – Coral Sky Amphitheatre*
22 – Melbourne, FL – King Center for the Performing Arts
23 – Tallahassee, FL – Donald L. Tucker Center
25 – Oxon Hill, MD – MGM National Harbor
26 – Bethlehem, PA – Sands Bethlehem Event Center
27 – Mashantucket, CT – Foxwoods Resort Casino
29 – Erie, PA – Warner Theatre
30 – Kalamazoo, MI – Wings Event Center
Nov 01 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
02 – Waukegan, Il – Genesee Theater
03 – Peoria, Il – Civic Center Theater
05 – Springfield, MD – Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
06 – Enid, OK – Stride Bank Center
08 – Tulsa, OK – River Spirit Casino
09 – Shreveport, LA – Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
* with Cheap Trick
**with Lynyrd Skynyrd
All three members of ZZ Top are scheduled to take part in the premiere of ZZ Top: The Little Ol’ Band From Texas for a Q&A session following the screening. The trailer for the band’s new doc is streaming here.
Band member Billy F. Gibbons said in a recent interview, he is looking forward to the documentary’s premiere.
“I think even our most steadfast fans will find themselves surprised by what they learn about those men behind the beards and cheap sunglasses,” Gibbons said. “There we are, up there on the silver screen, and it’s something we’re delighted to share with fans of all stripes.”
Abramorama CEO Richard Abramowitz and Abramorama Head of West Coast Acquisitions and Business development Evan Saxon shared Gibbons’ positive sentiments about the documentary during a separate interview.
“ZZ Top always seemed larger than life and are one of the most iconic bands to hit the stage, the pair said. “They belong on the big screen! We are proud to be collaborating with our colleagues at Eagle Rock Entertainment, Banger Films and Suretone Management to bring the story of these sharp-dressed men to fans around the world.”
The doc will make its Canadian premiere Aug. 23 at Cineplex Cinemas nationwide. That premiere will be followed by a Sept. 1 premiere at Event Cinemas throughout Australia.
More information on ZZ Top’s new documentary is available online now along with all of the band’s latest news and more at:
Website: http://www.zztop.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ZZTop
Twitter: http://twitter.com/zztop
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