America coming to Claudelands Arena

The world discovered America in 1972 when a nameless horse began its gallop across the international airwaves.

Ironically the band was formed in the UK when founding members Dewey Bunnell, Dan Peek (who sadly passed away in 2011) and Gerry Beckley were still in High School in the late ‘60’s while their parents were serving at the West Ruislip air base.

They hit the ground running, picking up the Grammy for Best New Artist in 1973, beating among others, The Eagles and Loggins and Messina.

In our book they deserve another for Continuously Brilliant Artist (we made that award up), because 50 years later they’re still going strong, winning over new generations of fans and continuing to enthral audiences across the globe.

America is returning to New Zealand and has chosen Hamilton as their principal North Island stop — playing Claudelands Arena on Sunday, November 24 — and we’ve got just the thing to get you amped for this very special night – your chance to win one of two copies of their just released 50th Anniversary Golden Hits CD.

It has heaps of the songs you all know and love such as I Need You, Sandman, Only In Your Heart, Ventura Highway, Don’t Cross The River, Lonely People, Sister Golden Hair, Woman Tonight, You Can Do Magic, Tin Man and of course the song that launched them into the spotlight – Horse With No Name.

All of which, and more, you can expect to see performed at the show.

Look out too for some awesome fan favourites and a couple of covers that they simply ‘make their own’, with that distinctive and inimitable America sound.

Their close vocal harmonies and light acoustic folk sound has successfully crossed musical boundaries and won them fame with both rock and pop fans alike.

The vibe and atmosphere of America live is an experience not to be missed.

This will be Claudelands Arena’s concert event of the Summer – no contest.

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■ You can enter by text (write America CD, plus your name and address, and text it to 021 241 4568) or mail (address to America CD Competition and include your name, address and daytime phone number). Deadline is 5pm Friday.

This competition is provided by ‘Fill The House Tickets Project’, proudly supporting families of children with cancer. from