Goo Goo Dolls to Perform Belmont Weekend
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The New York Racing Association has announced its entertainment lineup for the 2015 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, including headline performances by Goo Goo Dolls and O.A.R., at Belmont Park.
The festival kicks off June 4 and runs through June 6, the day of the 147th Belmont Stakes (gr. I).
"We have built an expanded three-day festival featuring the very best in racing, hospitality, and entertainment all designed to offer our guests from around the world an unparalleled experience at beautiful Belmont Park," NYRA president Christopher Kay said. "Our new concerts on Friday and Saturday evenings and an expanded array of hospitality options complement our racing lineup, which features 17 graded stakes and more than $10 million in purses. We encourage our fans to purchase their tickets in advance and secure their place for New York's traditional kick-off to the summer season."
For the first time, NYRA will host a special Belmont Stakes Eve concert. Following Friday's final race, a stage will be set up near the winner's circle, where fans will enjoy a performance by platinum-selling recording artists O.A.R. The Maryland natives have a loyal and passionate fan base, and are best known for their hits "Shattered" and "Peace."
Walk-up general admission for June 5 will be $15 for non-NYRA Rewards members and $10 for NYRA Rewards members until 3 p.m. EDT. Walk-up admission after 3 p.m. will be $30. NYRA Rewards members must present their rewards card at time of entry. Friday's performance by O.A.R. is included with paid admission.
Tickets can also be purchased in advance through BelmontStakes.com. Tickets for grandstand reserved seats, which include admission, will be available starting May 6 at 1 p.m. for $25. General admission tickets will also be available for advance purchase at BelmontStakes.com.
Scheduled entertainment June 6 will include musicians from the United States Military Academy at West Point, who will perform the National Anthem to start the day's entertainment. They will also conduct a special musical tribute to the men and women of the United States Military Academy just prior to the running of the Metropolitan Handicap (gr. I) later that afternoon.
Guests will also enjoy a trackside musical performance from the Tony award-winning Broadway musical Jersey Boys, one of Broadway's most popular and enduring performances.
Saturday's main musical performance will feature the Goo Goo Dolls, led by Johnny Rzeznik and Robby Takac of Buffalo, N.Y. The Goo Goo Dolls will perform a short set between the Manhattan Stakes (gr. IT) and Belmont Stakes. Following completion of Saturday's race card, the band will also lead a special concert near the winner's circle featuring many of their top hits.