The city is getting ready for The Rolling Stones’ first show in Cleveland since 2002.
WJW CLEVELAND This weekend will provide a great deal of delight to Rolling Stones fans as the renowned band makes its first visit back to the city since 2002.
Video from above Cleveland Browns Stadium, where the stage was being set up for the Hackney Diamonds tour stop on Saturday night, was recorded by FOX 8’s SkyFox on Wednesday.
“The Stones are coming back and that’s very exciting,” stated Tony Penn, a former musician who performed with MoJo Nixon. “Cleveland is the heart of rock and roll, baby.”
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The concert begins at 8 p.m. with gates opening at 6 p.m.
Thousands more are expected to swarm downtown for other connected events and activities, adding to the anticipated sellout throng.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame communications specialist Kelly Schikowski stated, “We’re really excited for The Rolling Stones to be back in Cleveland.”
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In honour of the band’s 1989 induction, the Rock Hall is extending a red carpet to Stones fans. Beginning on Friday, there will be various activities and events every day, culminating in a live music pre-concert tailgate on Saturday.
In addition, there’s a recently enlarged Stones exhibit together with specially made t-shirts and accessories.
“It’s going to be an amazing day down here,” Schikowski remarked.
Find out what’s going on at Rock Hall here.
The Greater Cleveland RTA announced that the Waterfront Line will be operating June 15-16 to make it easier and safer for everyone to get downtown.
Take the Red, Blue or Green Lines of the GCRTA to the Tower City Station. From there, change to the Waterfront Line and ride the train to the W. 3rd St. Station, which is in front of the stadium, for $5. You can avoid costly parking fees and traffic in the downtown area by using GCRTA. Tickets can be purchased at station ticket vending machines or via the Transit App with EZfare for one-way prices ($2.50) or all-day passes ($5).
At 4:45 p.m., the first train departs Tower City Station, and at 12:27 a.m., the last train departs South Harbour Station.
Greg Bender, a Stones fan who watched the band play at Municipal Stadium in Cleveland in July 1978, described the situation as “very exciting.” “They’re fantastic, it’s really wonderful.”
However, because so many people are anticipated downtown, officials advise leaving early whether you’re heading to the concert or the museum because traffic could get backed up.
