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(Hamilton, ON)– Spectra, providers of Venue Management for FirstOntario Concert Hall in partnership with Live Nation Canada are excited to announce Cheech & Chong is returning to FirstOntario Concert Hall on March 2, 2019.
Tickets for Cheech & Chong go on-sale Friday, April 26 at 10 am. Tickets can be purchased online at www.CoreEntertainment.ca or in person at the FirstOntario Insurance Brokers Box Office at FirstOntario Centre.
Iconic comedy duo Cheech & Chong defined an era with their hilariously irreverent, satirical, counter-culture comedy routines. Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong have been entertaining fans for more than four decades and are ready to celebrate recent updates to Canadian legislation with their new O Cannabis Tour which will hit 14 markets across the country this fall.
With nine albums released from 1972 through 1985, Cheech and Chong were nominated for four Grammy Awards, winning the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album with their third album, Los Cochinos, released in 1973. Big Bambu, their second album, was the biggest selling comedy record of all time in 1972 and remained so for many years. Their stunningly successful comedy streak transitioned to film in 1978 with their first movie, “Up In Smoke,” the highest grossing comedy of 1978, topping $100 million at the box office. Cheech and Chong co-wrote and starred in a total of eight feature films together, all directed by Chong.
Cheech Marin is a paradox in the world of entertainment. Cheech is an actor, director, writer, musician, art collector, and humanitarian, a man who has enough talent, humor, and intelligence to do just about anything. He is truly a multi-generational star, having starred in films like Born In East L.A. and Tin Cup, and on televisions shows like Nash Bridges and Jane The Virgin.
Tommy Chong began his entertainment career as a musician in a Canadian-based rhythm and blues band. Eventually, he landed a gig with the “Vancouvers” and co-wrote the band’s 1960s hit, “Does Your Mama Know About Me.” Chong then turned towards the life of an actor and appeared in several films including National Lampoon’s Senior Trip. Chong has also starred, most notably, on "That 70's Show," and guest starred on "Dharma & Greg" and "The George Lopez Show."
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ABOUT LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT
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LIVE NATION - CANADA
For more show information please contact:
Cody McGraw
CodyMcGraw@livenation.com
VENUE CONTACT:
Roxana Teymourian
Marketing Manager
P: 905-546-4085
E: roxana_teymourian@comcastspectacor.com
ABOUT CORE ENTERTAINMENT
Core Entertainment is the engine that drives events to FirstOntario Centre, FirstOntario Concert Hall and The Studio. Reaching fans across Southwestern Ontario, we have something for everyone whether you enjoy, sports, concerts, family shows or theatre. Core Entertainment is powered by Spectra Venue Management. For additional information, visit www.CoreEntertainment.ca.
ABOUT SPECTRA VENUE MANAGEMENT
Spectra’s Venue Management division is the industry leader across a full range of services that impact the bottom-line success of public assembly venues, including marketing and sales, corporate partnerships, event booking, ticket services and box office management, customer service, operations and engineering and finance and administration.
ABOUT SPECTRA
Spectra is an industry leader in hosting and entertainment, partnering with clients to create memorable experiences for millions of visitors every year. Spectra’s unmatched blend of integrated services delivers incremental value for clients through several primary areas of expertise: Venue Management, Food Services & Hospitality, and Partnerships. Learn more at SpectraExperiences.com. Follow Spectra on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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