Lynyrd Skynyrd and Hank Jr. to play Smokies Park
Published on August 15, 2005 under Southern League (SL1)
Knoxville Smokies News Release
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn.- It is with great disappointment that legendary rock outfit Lynyrd Skynyrd announces changes in their touring plans for August, including the postponement of the August 16 show at Smokies Park until Sept. 25.
Lead singer Johnny Van Zant, found by Vanderbilt Voice Center to be suffering from "significant vocal cord inflammation and swelling," will be unable to perform several upcoming shows, following doctor's orders for strict vocal rest. Lynyrd Skynyrd is currently rescheduling and postponing several of their planned appearances to allow Johnny the vocal respite he will need.
Tickets purchased for the August 16th show at Smokies Park may be used for the September 25th show. If you can't make the September 25th show refunds will be made through Tickets Unlimited (865) 656-4444 for tickets purchased by Internet, phone, or Tickets Unlimited Outlets. Refunds on tickets purchased at Smokies Park must go through the Smokies Park box office. Refunds on tickets must be completed between August 15th and August 22nd.
The Tennessee Smokies will also host Hank Williams Jr. at Smokies Park Friday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m.
As a special promotion, Smokies Stadium is offering an opportunity to ticket holders of the Lynyrd Skynyrd concert. Skynyrd tickets holders may purchase tickets for Hank Williams Jr. on Thursday, Aug. 18 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. only at the Smokies Park Box Office. There is a limit of eight tickets per transaction. This presale opportunity is good at Smokies Park only and you must have your Lynyrd Skynyrd ticket with you.
Reserved and General Admission tickets for the concert will go on-sale at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 20 at the Stadium. Tickets will also be available at all Tickets Unlimited outlet locations, by calling 1-877-995-9961 or by ordering on the Internet at wwww.concertsinthesmokies.com. Tickets Unlimited can also be reached locally by calling (865) 656-4444.
Tickets for Hank Williams Jr., presented by Smokies Park, will be $49.00 each for reserved seats on the field in front of the stage and $42.00 for reserved seats in the baseball stadium seating bowl. In addition, General Admission tickets, consisting of festival seating without chairs, will be available at $41.00 plus service charge on the field.
On field reserved seating will be located directly in front of the stage. General Admission ticket holders are welcome to bring a blanket and enjoy the show on the field in areas other than on field-reserved seating. Stadium policy does not allow outside chairs brought into the stadium.
Reserved and General Admission tickets go on-sale at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Stadium, all Tickets Unlimited outlets, by phone 1-877-995-9961 or (865) 656-4444 and via the Internet at www.concertsinthesmokies.com . Showtime is 7:30 p.m. and gates will open at 6 p.m.
The concert will begin at 7:30 with gates opening at 6:00 p.m. at Smokies Park. For more information, call the Smokies office at 286-2300.
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