Sturgis Buffalo Chip Summer Music Festival Schedule

buffalozztop2buffalocheaptrick4buffalosweetcyanide3buffalotrainAs the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s July 28 opening date draws nearer, the schedule of megastars eager to take the venue’s main stage continues to grow rapidly. Buffalo Chip fans will celebrate the lineup’s latest addition. Cheap Trick is one of the bands most frequently requested to perform at the Chip’s annual Motorcycle and Music Festival.

Cheap Trick has been blowing away fans for more than 40 years, with some of the world’s most timeless rock classics including “Surrender,” “I Want You to Want Me,” “Dream Police” and “The Flame.” The band has sold 20 million records, produced 29 movie soundtracks and garnered 40 gold and platinum recording awards.

Fans yet to purchase passes will want to do so soon. Passes may be purchased for the entire festival, partial week or for one day by calling 605-347-9000 or Buffalo Chip. TheChip has so far announced a line-up of some of the music industry’s biggest names, including:

Sunday, Aug. 3 – Collective Soul and Lynyrd Skynyrd
Monday, Aug. 4 – Zac Brown Band and John Mayall
Tuesday, Aug. 5 – Mötley Crüe and Alice Cooper, The Final Tour
Wednesday, Aug. 6 – ZZ Top and Florida Georgia Line
Thursday, Aug. 7 – Train and Pop Evil
Friday, Aug. 8 – The Pretty Reckless and Cheap Trick
Saturday, Aug. 9 – To be announced soon.

Cyril Huze