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Texas Rangers' new favorite band Creed will perform in Dallas on 2024 tour

Creed is back on the road after a decade hiatus.

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Rock band Creed has emerged out of the wilderness for their first tour in 11 years, the Summer of ‘99 Tour, which will include a stop at Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

The tour will travel to 40 cities across the United States over the course of two months, starting in Green Bay, Wisconsin on July 17. In addition to Dallas, they will play in San Antonio on September 13 and The Woodlands on September 14.

The band has been on hiatus since 2013 but their profile has been raised significantly - at least in the Dallas-Fort Worth area - because their 1999 hit song "Higher" has become an anthem for the Texas Rangers on their way to their first World Series appearance in 12 years.

Creed will be joined by special guests 3 Doors Down and Finger Eleven at all three Texas dates.

The band, which formed in Tallahassee, Florida, in 1994, has not announced plans for any new music at this time. They've only released four albums in their career, but their peak came with their sophomore album, 1999's Human Clay, which yielded hits like “Higher” and “With Arms Wide Open.”

The band recently launched a new webstore that will cater to fans old and new, including new merch designs as well as the opportunity to purchase entry into Mark Tremonti’s guitar clinic.

Tickets for the tour will be available starting with presales on Tuesday, October 31, with the general on sale starting on Friday, November 3 at 10 am at creed.com.

Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, stand on stage to watch the first three songs, Meet & Greet + photo op with members of of the band, access to the pre-show soundcheck, exclusive merch, and more.

CREED: SUMMER OF ‘99 TOUR DATES

Wednesday, July 17 | Green Bay, WI | Resch Center
Friday, July 19 | Monticello, IA | Great Jones County Fair
Saturday, July 20 | Walker, MN | Moondance Jam
Tuesday, July 23 | Simpsonville, SC | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park
Wednesday, July 24 | Charlotte, NC | PNC Music Pavilion
Friday, July 26 | Bristow, VA | Jiffy Lube Live
Saturday, July 27 | Virginia Beach, VA | Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
Tuesday, July 30 | Toronto, ON | Budweiser Stage
Wednesday, July 31 | Clarkston, MI | Pine Knob Music Theatre
Friday, August 2 | Cincinnati, OH | Riverbend Music Center
Saturday, August 3 | Burgettstown, PA | The Pavilion at Star Lake
Tuesday, August 6 | Bridgeport, CT | Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
Wednesday, August 7| Holmdel, NJ | PNC Bank Arts Center
Friday, August 9 | St. Louis, MO | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Saturday, August 10 | Indianapolis, IN | Ruoff Music Center
Tuesday, August 13 | Nashville, TN | Ascend Amphitheater
Wednesday, August 14 | Pelham, AL | Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
Saturday, August 16 | Tinley Park, IL | Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Saturday, August 17 | Welch, MN | Treasure Island Amphitheater
Tuesday, August 20 | Gilford, NH | BankNH Pavilion
Wednesday, August 21 | Boston, MA | Xfinity Center
Friday, August 23 | Hershey, PA | Hersheypark Stadium
Saturday, August 24 | Saratoga Springs, NY | Broadview Stage at SPAC
Saturday, August 31 | San Bernardino, CA | Glen Helen Amphitheatre
Sunday, September 1 | Wheatland, CA | Toyota Amphitheatre
Wednesday, September 4 | Phoenix, AZ | Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
Friday, September 6 | Salt Lake City, UT | USANA Amphitheatre
Saturday, September 7 | Denver, CO | Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
Tuesday, September 10 | Rogers, AR | Walmart AMP
Wednesday, September 11 | Dallas, TX | Dos Equis Pavilion
Friday, September 13 | San Antonio, TX | Frost Bank Center
Saturday, September 14 | Houston, TX | The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
Monday, September 16 | Brandon, MS | Brandon Amphitheater
Wednesday, September 18| Raleigh, NC | Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
Friday, September 20 | Tampa, FL | MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds
Saturday, September 21 | West Palm Beach, FL | iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
Tuesday, September 24 | Jacksonville, FL | Daily's Place
Wednesday, September 25 | Alpharetta, GA | Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Friday, September 27 | Darien Center, NY | Darien Lake Amphitheater
Saturday, September 28 | Atlantic City, NJ | Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

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RIP Mark

Colorful Dallas musician and DJ Mark Ridlen passes away at 65

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A bright and colorful light in Dallas' music scene went out: Mark Ridlen, DJ and musician, passed away on November 17, following a bout with cancer; he was 65.

From his appearance in Ron Howard’s 1978 directorial debut, Cotton Candy, to his groups Quad Pi, Lithium X-mas, and a plethora of side projects with scores of DFW musicians, to his full-time job as a professional DJ under the moniker "DJ Mr. Rid," Ridlen had been a steady staple on the local creative scene.

He surfed pretty much every musical wave: from Dallas' epochal dance music scene in the early 80s, to punk rock to his role as one of Dallas' top DJs — the guy you called when you wanted your event to be cool and fun.

Ridlen had been quietly battling kidney and lung cancer for the past three years. Over the summer, he had his second kidney removed, which meant he was on dialysis treatment a couple times a week.

He remained upbeat, but according to friends of the family, two more tumors were recently found in his brain. His family and friends decided to forego further treatment and were by his side when he died.

He remained in demand until his passing. In May, he DJed a party at the Kessler Theater, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Starck Club, the legendary '80s dance music club designed by Philippe Starck, which had a huge influence on Dallas, and which Ridlen was part of.

He was invited to DJ at the Starck Club when it opened in 1984 and remained in that role until the club closed in 1989.

Reid mark ridlen Mark Ridlen (right) with close friend Reid RobiinsonFacebook

From there, he migrated to Expo Park, the underground neighborhood across from Fair Park where art and music ruled. His stints at XPO Lounge, Double Wide, and other neighborhood venues made him a staple in the community.

At the same time, he was a member of Lithium Xmas, a psychedelic art-rock band which he formed with acclaimed musicians Chris Merlick and Greg Synodis.

He was also a pop culture savant with a comprehensive knowledge of music, who balanced a low-key charm with a vibrant sense of style, whether it was a vivid pop-art tunic or a flashy sequinned jacket, he did it all with originality and panache.

In late August, a large circle of musicians and friends rallied to participate in a benefit for Ridlen, to help pay for his medical costs — a sweet indication of the high regard in which he was held.

“I do want people to know that I am not being slowed down by cancer,” Ridlen said at the time. “I'm ready to continue working. I have more-or-less a clean bill of health for the moment, and hopefully that doesn't change.”

Survivors include his mother Nancy and his brother David. A memorial service is in the works with details still to be announced.

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