The man who added the catchphrase “Git-R-Done” to the American lexicon is coming to Rockford. Dan Whitney, known better as Larry The Cable Guy, has proven to be one of the most successful comics.

Larry’s latest film, “Witless Protection” was released on DVD in early June; Larry stars as a sheriff along with his co-star Ivana Milicevic and Jenny McCarthy. He’s a bestselling author and has many record breaking comedy CDs, including his latest release, “Morning Constitutions”.  

Larry has been a part of the highly successful concert, “Blue Collar Comedy Tour’. Last holiday season, Larry starred in VH1’s “Larry The Cable Guy’s Christmas Spectacular”. Larry is the voice of Mater in the Golden Globe winning Disney/Pixar animated film “Cars.”

Larry has received a Billboard Top Comedy Tour Award. For the second year in a row, Larry has been named to the Forbes Celebrity 100, which lists the hottest and most successful people in the entertainment industry.

For more information go to www.larrythecableguy.com or www.metrocentre.com.

 INTENSE COMPETITION: It’s the “greatest show on dirt” featuring National Champions and Challengers in Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Cowgirls Barrel Racing and Bull Riding.  You’ve seen ‘em on television- now see ‘em live – it’s Red Dog, Strawberry Shake, Prom Night, Harry Feathers!  This is the challenge of the tough men and spiced up with some serious talented cowgirls and fast horses.   It’s the way rodeo is meant to be – “WILD”.

PROFESSIONAL: Like other major sports, the winners are determined at each performance of competition.  The two highest scoring athletes in each rough-stock event, face off in the bonus round, for a winner-takes-all, “let ‘er rip”, championship round.  Fans see the top athletes’ ride twice.  There is no other rodeo like it. 

IT’S NEW:   Our all New Cowboys for Kids Pre Show starts nightly at 5:30 p.m. before rodeo to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charity.  Get your $5 Ronald McDonald House “Rowdy Rag” bandanna  at the Box Office or any Kelly Williamson location- your ticket to  come early for great activities for all ages to get you warmed up for exciting rodeo action.  Get your FREE Kelly Williamson autograph poster and come down on the dirt.  It’s Free pony rides, cowboy and cowgirl meet and greet, back stage tours, see our animal superstars up close and personal, photo opportunities, meet Ronald McDonald and more.  It’s fun and games for all ages and giveaways and for a good cause.  It’s all new and 100% of “Rowdy Rag” sales go to the Ronald McDonald House Charity.

Please note: A Rowdy Rag is required for entry into the Cowboys for Kids preshow event. Rowdy Rags are available in advance (cash only) at the MetroCentre box office or at the door.  

 Motley Crue To Rock The New Year With
Saints Of Los Angeles 2009 Tour

North American Dates with Hinder, Theory of a Deadman and The Last Vegas Kicks Off February 2nd in San Diego, CA;
Tickets On Sale Beginning November 21

Pre-Sale Begins Friday, November 14 at 5pm Local Time For Fan Club

Los Angeles (November 14, 2008) – Mötley Crüe announced today plans for their Saints of Los Angeles 2009 Winter Tour, hours before headlining a special one off performance at the historic Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. The Live Nation produced, Saints of Los Angeles 2009 Tour, will feature special guests -- Hinder, Theory of a Deadman and The Last Vegas.  The tour kicks off February 2nd in San Diego, CA with 29 shows throughout North America, including a date at Madison Square Garden, with the final performance on March 18th in Portland, ME.  Tickets go on sale beginning November 21st at www.livenation.com and www.motley.com.

Fan Club members will have access to presale tickets beginning Friday, November 14 at 5pm local time through Thursday, November 20 at 10pm local time via www.motley.com. 

“It’s great to go back out on a tour like this where the bands are all about returning rock to the forefront of music today,” says Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe.  “On top of it, we get to introduce a new band who jumped the line to arenas through the Guitar Center: On Stage contest.  Just like Ozzy gave us a chance and took us on tour at the start of our career, we’re looking forward to taking The Last Vegas on the road and giving them the same opportunity.”

Rock icons Mötley Crüe recently returned to the charts with Saints of Los Angeles, their first new studio album with the original line-up -- Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, Tommy Lee and Vince Neil -- in over a decade and the ninth studio album in their career.  Based on the band’s New York Times bestseller The Dirt, the disc debuted at #1 on the Independent Album chart and was the top debut of the week on the Billboard’s top 200 at #4. 

For more information on Mötley Crüe, please visit: www.motley.com and www.myspace.com/motleycrue. 

The BIGGEST, the BADDEST PARTY OF 2009!
Toby Keith's Biggest & Baddest Tour
Presented by Ford F-Series with Special Guest  Jack Ingram.

The AHL Hockey’s Rockford IceHogs home game against the San Antonio Rampage, scheduled for Saturday February 21 at 7:05 pm, will be moved to Tuesday, January 13 at 7:05 pm. Season ticket holders may use the same ticket for the new date.

 The world premiere of Saltimbanco was held in Montreal on April 23, 1992 and featured a cast of 36 performers. During its 14-year tour under the big top, the show visited 75 cities on five continents, for a total of more than 4,000 performances before a combined audience of 10 million people.

In 2007, Saltimbanco embarked on a tour of over 40 arenas across Canada and the United States. The new tour model allows Cirque du Soleil to bring its shows to additional cities, giving more people than ever the opportunity to enjoy a Cirque du Soleil show in their own town.

Saltimbanco belongs to the emblematic style of Cirque du Soleil - a signature Cirque du Soleil show with a style that borrows from theatre, dance and music and where spectacular costumes, lighting and make-up take pride of place. The current cast of 49 artists, 15 of whom were part of the show’s original big top tour, hails from Canada and 20 other countries. Full of color, amusement and amazement, Saltimbanco is a fun show for the whole family to enjoy, a great outing for everyone!

For more information visit www.cirquedusoleil.com.