Live in concert at the Majestic Theatre in Streator, IL - 16 February 2002

Head East began the 2002 tour season playing before a near capacity crowd at the newly remodeled Majestic Theatre in Streator, Illinois.  This historic theatre provided an atmosphere well suited to the evenings events. It's intimate setting of 500 plus floor and balcony seats ensured that there wasn't a bad seat in the house. (click images of the marquee, fans, and autograph session to see larger versions of these pictures).

The evening began with a lively set by The Edge, who entertained the audience of more than 400 appreciative fans with a selection of popular rock, blues, and country songs.  After their one hour set and a quick equipment changeover, Head East took the stage to the excitement of the crowd. They opened with City of Gold / Fly By Night Lady and continued on playing all of their biggest hits including Love Me Tonight, Since You Been Gone, and Never Been Any Reason.  The crowd was brought to their feet on several occasions. And when Head East left the stage after playing their signature song Never Been any Reason, the crowd lifted their lighters high into the air and chanted HEAD EAST! HEAD EAST! HEAD EAST!  

The crowd's enthusiasm brought the band back up on stage for a two song encore which included Elijah and the impromptu boogie-woogie rhythm & blues jam Goin' Back To Georgia.  After the concert the members of Head East talked with fans and signed autographs in the theatre lobby.  Several Photos of the concert are shown below. Click on the small photos of the individual band members to see larger versions of these pictures.

(All photos by Tom Cullen except where noted)

Left to Right - Roger Boyd (keyboards), Mike Mesey (drums), Richie Callsion (Lead vocals & Guitar),
Rich Creadore (bass), and Mike Somerville (guitar)

© 2002  John Drew Willis

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