2006 Reunion Mini-Tour
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Extreme's 2006 Reunion Mini-Tour was a series of three reunion concerts by hard rock
band Extreme
, taking place in the summer of 2006 in the New England
area, in Boston
, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire
and Ledyard, Connecticut
. Unlike in the 2004 reunion tour, this time all original members reunited, including bassist Pat Badger
who did not take part in the 2004 reunion.
Hard rock
Hard rock is a loosely defined genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage rock, blues rock and psychedelic rock...
band Extreme
Extreme (band)
Extreme is an American rock band, headed by frontmen Gary Cherone and Nuno Bettencourt, that reached the height of their popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s.Among some of Extreme's musical influences are Queen and Van Halen...
, taking place in the summer of 2006 in the New England
New England
New England is a region in the northeastern corner of the United States consisting of the six states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut...
area, in Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire
Hampton Beach, New Hampshire
Hampton Beach is a village district, census-designated place, and beach resort within the town of Hampton, in the U.S. state of New Hampshire, located on the Atlantic Ocean. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,275. Hampton Beach is located in Rockingham County, approximately south of Portsmouth...
and Ledyard, Connecticut
Ledyard, Connecticut
As of the census of 2000, there were 14,687 people, 5,286 households, and 4,101 families residing in the town. The population density was 385.1 people per square mile . There were 5,486 housing units at an average density of 143.8 per square mile...
. Unlike in the 2004 reunion tour, this time all original members reunited, including bassist Pat Badger
Pat Badger
Pat Badger is the bassist in the band Extreme. He is also a former member of Daemon, In The Pink, Super Trans Atlantic, and Tribe of Judah....
who did not take part in the 2004 reunion.
Tour dates
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2006 | Boston, Massachusetts | United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
Bank of America Pavilion Bank of America Pavilion Bank of America Pavilion is a Live Nation-owned outdoor amphitheater located in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The seating capacity is approximately 5,000. It was originally known as Harbor Lights Pavilion until 1999 when Live Nation purchased the venue and sold the naming rights to FleetBoston... |
| July 1, 2006 | Hampton Beach, New Hampshire Hampton Beach, New Hampshire Hampton Beach is a village district, census-designated place, and beach resort within the town of Hampton, in the U.S. state of New Hampshire, located on the Atlantic Ocean. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,275. Hampton Beach is located in Rockingham County, approximately south of Portsmouth... |
Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom Opened in 1899, the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom is a seasonal live music and comedy venue located on the boardwalk of Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. The venue is open from April to November, and within those eight months schedules upwards of 70 shows... |
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| July 2, 2006 | Mashantucket, Connecticut | Foxwoods Resort Casino Foxwoods Resort Casino Foxwoods Resort Casino is a hotel-casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States. Together with the MGM Grand at Foxwoods, it is one of the largest casino complexes in the world in terms of floor space for gaming. The entire resort comprises of space. The casino has over 380 gaming tables... |
Personnel
- Gary CheroneGary CheroneGary Francis Caine Cherone is an American rock singer-songwriter. He is best known for his work with the rock group Extreme, as well as his short stint as the lead singer for Van Halen on their 11th album Van Halen III and subsequent tour. In recent years he has released solo recordings. In 2007,...
- lead vocals - Nuno BettencourtNuno BettencourtNuno Duarte Gil Mendes Bettencourt is a Portuguese guitarist and singer-songwriter best known for his role as the lead guitarist of the Boston rock band Extreme whose hits include the acoustic ballads "More Than Words" and "Hole Hearted"...
- lead guitar, vocals - Pat BadgerPat BadgerPat Badger is the bassist in the band Extreme. He is also a former member of Daemon, In The Pink, Super Trans Atlantic, and Tribe of Judah....
- bass, backing vocals - Paul GearyPaul GearyPaul Geary is an American rock and roll drummer and manager. He was once the drummer for the Funk metal band, Extreme...
- drums, percussion