By Pepper Parr
September 16th, 2022
BURLINGTON, ON
What a screw up.
The folks that make the wheels go around at the Performing Arts Centre put together a top notch season.
That one of the best bands on stage for the Season Opener.
Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock, who formed the band Air Supply in 1975
Air Supply – the duo who have been playing together for more than xx years had made Burlington one of their three Canadian performances.
The event was close to sold out – 95% of the tickets were purchased – all they had left were singles spread out through the 730 seat theatre.
At 4 pm Tammy Fox and her team were advised that the gear Air Supply uses had not arrived. That was cutting it a little close – at 6 pm still no show from the cargo company.
The problem was with Canada Customs
Chris Murphy – Sloan – came to the rescue.
Fox was able to call in a big favour and have Chris Murphy of Sloan take to the stage and serve as the opening act.
The show was supposed to start at 7:30
After the Sloan performance at about 8 pm Tammy Fox had to walk out on the stage and announce that the event had to be cancelled and invited everyone to gather in the huge lobby and enjoy a free drink at the bar and meet Russell and Hitchcock and commiserate.
What a tough way to start a season.
The show will take place on Sunday at 2:00 pm – all the tickets sold will be honoured.
There were some cancellations – looking on the bright side – there is a chance for people to get tickets to a great duo that BETTER HERE.
On their Face Book page Air Supply had this to say:
The Air Supply “Lost in Love VIP Experience” wasn’t consummated on the 14th – you can still have that experience on the 18th
“.So here we were at our show tonight … Due to screw ups by our cargo company and Air Canada, our gear didn’t arrive at all … We went onstage and explained what happened … You all blew us away with how understanding you were … Tonight’s show has been moved to Sunday, September 18th at 2:00 pm and all tickets for the show will be honored for the rescheduled date … Once again, THANK YOU from the deepest part of our hearts, for your patience and understanding … It was nice to get to meet most of the audience in the lobby after the show and connect … We look forward to seeing you all on Sunday.”
Stuff happens. Check with the box office – some really good seats now available
Performing Arts Box office has extended their hours.
Call the Box Office: (905) 681-6000
