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JUST ANNOUNCED: Uncle Ted, REO And Styx May 14 @ Van Andel

Craig Russell — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:38:05 +0000

From the fine folks at Guitar World magazine: Styx, REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent are teaming up again for another round of “Midwest Rock ‘n Roll Express” Tour shows that start April 18 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Uncle Ted is coming to town! May 14 at Van Andel Arena the Midwest Rock ‘n Roll [...]

Van Andel Arena Once Again Best Minor League Hockey Experience!

Craig Russell — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:52:57 +0000

If you are taking in a Griffins game anytime soon, you will once again be enjoying the "Best Minor League Hockey Experience" in the country as voted by Stadium Journey.com. The sport stadium ranking review website named Van Andel Arena, for the second straight year, the best minor league Hockey venue in the US!

Cluck At Mascot Night-Griffins Game January 12 [GALLERY]

Craig Russell — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 16:53:05 +0000

Cluck and 15 other sports, food and product mascots were at the Griffin annual “Mascot Night” Saturday night at Van Andel. The Griffs lost in overtime, but fun was had by all! Here are the pics! Click even started a fight during the broomball game…Hes one tough Chicken!

Bob Is Back! Bob Seger At Van Andel Arena March 5th!

Craig Russell — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:29:49 +0000

Bob Seger is coming back to West Michigan! March 5th at Van Andel Arena! Bob is heading abck out on the road to tour during the “ROCK AND ROLL NEVER FORGETS TOUR” Bob starts the tour in Toledo February 27th!
WFGR welcomes Bob Seger back to the area! Tickets are on sale January 19...and of course WFGR will have some for you to win!

Grand Rapids Will Not Host NCAA Basketball Tourney

Craig Russell — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:40:50 +0000

So Grand Rapids DOESN'T have game! At least the NCAA doesn't think so! WZZM TV 13 is reporting the NCAA has passed on a chance to change the venue for the Tournaments' play in game in 2014 and 2015. Commonly referred to as the "First Four", Van Andel Arena would have hosted the first 2 games, and Michigan State would have been the host school.

Journey Postpones Grand Rapids Concert

Wendy Reed — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:18:19 +0000

If you were looking forward to seeing Journey, Loverboy and Pat Benatar at Van Andel Arena this Saturday, you’re unfortunately going to have to wait a little longer. Journey has postponed their next five shows, and that includes their Grand Rapids date. Journey’s lead singer, Arnel Pineda, has been diagnosed with severe laryngeal and esophageal [...]

BREAKING NEWS: Van Halen Cancels Last Leg Of Tour Including Grand Rapids, Detroit.

Craig Russell — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:04:56 +0000

Van Halen has cancelled the last part of their North American tour, including shows in Detroit and at Van Andel here in Grand Rapids. No word on refunds, or why the tour has been halted after the June 26th show in New Orleans. Pollstar.com reports "Individual market announcements regarding postponements began today. Newspapers in Salt Lake City and El Paso reported that promoters didn’t offer explanations for the bad news."

Give Blood @ Van Andel And Get Circus Tix!

Craig Russell — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:20:25 +0000

Help out a good cause and give blood TODAY until 6pm downtown @ Van Andel Arena. And when you donate blood today you receive a voucher for a $25 ticket for Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Present Barnum 200! Free stuff just for helping out! Not too shabby! Here’s a link to the Van [...]

Cheap Trick, Meatloaf, and Motley Crue Highlight A Great Week Of Concerts [VIDEO]

Mark Roberts — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:54:49 +0000

If you love the 70′s and 80′s you’re gonna love the concerts coming to west Michigan this week. On Wednesday Motley Crue, and Poison rock on at Van Andel Arena. The noise starts at 7pm. Here’s a sample of what you may see Wednesday at Van Andel Arena: On Thursday and Friday the Grand Rapids [...]

Britney Spears Coming To Grand Rapids! [VIDEO] WARNING: Explicit!

Dano — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 01:13:34 +0000

WARNING: The above video contains A LOT of foul language from a complete freak who is ranting insanely about how much he/she/it LOVES Britney Spears! (yeah, I said the same thing)

I don't know whether to be so excited, causing myself to shave my head... or soak myself in lamp oil and set myself on fire.

"Thank You Bob Seger" Card Signing Outside Of Van Andel Arena Saturday!

Craig Russell — Tue, 31 May 2011 03:55:48 +0000

Bob played what could be his final show Saturday at Van Andel Arena. And as you would expect from WFGR, your Bob Seger channel in West Michigan, we were there and had the WFGR “Thank You Bob” card, celebrating 35 years of Michigan Rock N’ Roll! First, from McFaddens, the card and last chance ticket [...]

LAST CHANCE SEGER TICKETS Sat @ McFaddens Downtown!

Craig Russell — Fri, 27 May 2011 21:52:25 +0000

Your last chance to win Bob Seger tickets anywhere in the city is Saturday from 3-5 at McFaddens downtown Grand Rapids on Ionia! McFaddens has great drink and food specials before the show, and we have your tickets! Stop by and see the WFGR Classic Hits Crew and win your tickets! Also sign our “Thank [...]

Want To Go See Bob Seger? May 28th At Van Andel Arena?

Craig Russell — Sun, 01 May 2011 15:59:16 +0000

We here at WFGR ALWAYS try to help you out to the best concerts and deals around West Michigan, So when I saw this, I was pretty surprised to say the least! There are still about a thousand tickets left for Bob Seger’s second, and possibly final show, May 28th at Van Andel…There’s a story [...]

Seger Is Coming Back! May 28th @ Van Andel! Could It Be His Final Show Ever?

Craig Russell — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:12:04 +0000

It’s Round 2…Classic Hits 98.7 WFGR welcomes Bob Seger back to Van Andel Arena Saturday May 28th! Tickets on sale Friday April 29th at 10 am at livenation.com, The Van Andel Box Office and at Ticketmaster outlets! Here’s Bob and Kid Rock from April 2 at Van Andel…Of course we will have your tickets! AND [...]

[Video] Bob Seger And Kid Rock Doing "Real Mean Bottle" Saturday Night At VAA!

Craig Russell — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 01:47:59 +0000

For those of us not lucky enough to make the show, here’s a video from MLive…Thanks! Two Bob’s for the price of one! (Thanks Jerry Noble for the line!)

Elton John And Bob Seger Together Again!

Craig Russell — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:30:35 +0000

How awesome is this? The same night Bob Seger plays Van Andel Arena, Elton John will be on TV! Elton John will pull double duty on April 2 on Saturday Night Live. He’ll host and share the stage with fellow musical guest Leon Russell. This will be Elton’s first time as host and first return [...]

And Next Up, Jackson Browne!

Craig Russell — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 22:29:38 +0000

Jackson Browne brings his traveling solo accoustic tour road show to Devos Hall April 21st!
Tickets on sale Friday at 10am, at Ticketmaster outlets, Devos and Van Andel box offices, and at Ticketmaster.com!

PBR Me…

Craig Russell — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:52:14 +0000

The PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Tour hits Van Andel Arena this weekend, and female bull rider Kaylynn Pellam joined me on the Afternoon Hustle...Here's the interview....