Nelson Coming To Rialto For Ricky Nelson Remembered Show

JOLIET, IL - The Rialto Square Theatre continues to fill in its spring schedule with more well-known entertainment acts. On Friday morning, Rialto representatives announced that Matthew and his brother Gunnar Nelson will be playing a concert in downtown Joliet on Friday, March 30. It's an 8 p.m. show. The most expensive tickets are $38.50. Medium-priced seats are $28.50. The cheapest tickets are only $23.50. This show is about honoring the memory and legacy of their father, the late Ricky Nelson.

It's called the Ricky Nelson Remembered concert. Tickets go on sale a week from today, Friday, Feb. 9.

"A musical celebration of America’s first “teen idol”, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Nelson emerged from “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet” to establish himself as one of the most important and influential rock artists of the last 50 years, selling over 140 million recordings," Rialto's marketing biography notes.

"The Nelson family legacy continues as Ricky’s twin boys, Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, present an interactive, multi-media rock and roll concert experience, taking the audience on a musical journey down memory lane. Triple platinum recording artists, Matthew and Gunnar, perform their dad’s greatest hits including “Poor Little Fool”, “Hello Mary Lou”, “Travelin’ Man”, “I’m Walking,” “Garden Party” and more!

"The Ricky Nelson Remembered Starring Matthew & Gunnar Nelson tour at Rialto Square Theatre will appeal to all generations and musical taste," the Rialto adds.

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