Cheap Trick Lights Up the 4th of July

Tonight’s Cheap Trick show at Elk Grove’s Rotary Park was a rockin’ celebration of classic power-pop and rootsy covers—just what summer concert fans crave. The band launched into fan favorites with “Hello There,” “Dream Police,” and “Come On, Come On,” blending high-energy originals with playful classics like Fats Domino’s “Ain’t That a Shame” and The Move’s “California Man”. Robin Zander’s vocals were crisp and commanding, while Rick Nielsen’s guitar work sizzled atop a tightly wound rhythm section.

Mid‑set, the group treated the audience to gems like “If You Want My Love,” “High Roller,” “Voices,” and the nostalgic “The Ballad of T.V. Violence,” showcasing both depth and range in their catalog. The final act delivered crowd favorites: “The Flame,” “I Want You to Want Me,” and “Surrender,” before wrapping it all up with the touching closer “Goodnight.” The set ran for about an hour and a half—just in time for the Rotary Park fireworks—leaving the crowd energized and thoroughly satisfied.

Overall, Cheap Trick delivered a flawless mix of nostalgic hits, exciting covers, and deep cuts, reaffirming their status as rock heroes who still know how to work a hometown crowd.

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