MGK Big Gig 2024 Was The Best One I Can Remember
This past weekend, the MGK Big Gig 2024 took place, and let me just tell you, it was my favorite MGK Big Gig since I joined the MGK staff five years ago…
This past weekend, the MGK Big Gig 2024 took place, and let me just tell you, it was my favorite MGK Big Gig since I joined the MGK staff five years ago in 2019.
First off, thanks to the Yuenglings in Lot 1 from the Turner family in Swedesboro, the day got started on the right foot!
Tailgating was in full force when I pulled into the lot at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, and it looked like everybody was having a great time.
With a crowd like that, I knew we were going to be in for a fun day.
Once I got into the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, I was met again with another beautiful setup from Kara Lester and the MGK promotions crew.
Photo by: Matt Cord for BBGI PhiladelphiaThe MGK banners were everywhere! We were well represented to say the least.
MGK banners were everywhere, and they looked amazing!
No one could forget they were at the MGK Big Gig 2024.
MGK Big Gig 2024 Performances
As for the concert itself — wow, what a show!
Hearty Har took the stage at 7 p.m. and warmed up with a fun show.
By the way, Hearty Har is a band from Los Angeles with two of John Fogerty’s kids, Shane and Tyler.
They definitely started the MGK Big Gig off right!
After that, Andre Gardner and I welcomed the crowd at 7:50 p.m.
Then, it was time for George Thorogood & the Delaware Destroyers, and they did not disappoint!
They did ten songs including “Who Do You Love,” “One Bourbon, One Scotch,” “I Drink Alone,” and “Bad To The Bone.”
Finally, John Fogerty closed out the MGK Big Gig 2024.
They did 19 songs including all the Creedence Clearwater Revival hits, and a “Gloria” cover where he brought out George Thorogood.
Overall, the MGK Big Gig 2024 was a complete success and the most fun one I have been a part of.
I can’t wait to see what happens next year!
Oh, and I can't forget -- A big thanks to Jim Sutcliffe of Live Nation, who is simply the best at what he does.
Plus, Kurt and Connie from Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, who always make us feel like a part of their family.
Matt Cord’s Top Five Journey and Def Leppard Songs
If you were not tuning into The Matt Cord Show With Steve Vassalotti yesterday — and if you weren’t, then what the heck else were you doing — then you may have missed a big announcement that we made involving Journey and Def Leppard!
Steve, Eric Johnson, and I made the official announcement that MGK is bringing both Journey and Def Leppard to Citizens Bank Park this summer on July 23rd, 2024!
Plus, The Steve Miller Band will also be coming to town in support of the two iconic bands.
What could be better than two legendary bands coming together to perform on the same tour in the best city in the world?!
The only thing I can think of is having two legendary bands coming together to perform on the same tour in the best city in the world, and the best classic rock station in the world being involved as well!
If you listen to the station regularly, then you know that both Journey and Def Leppard play on our airwaves daily. If there’s one thing you can count on, it’s that you can hear those two legendary bands on all of MGK’s playlists.
Well, now you have the opportunity to see all those classic songs live this summer.
Tickets go on sale next Friday, December 15th, at 10 a.m., so mark your calendars.
Oh, and I can’t forget to mention that you will have plenty of opportunities to win free tickets through the station.
So keep that dial locked onto 102.9 WMGK all weekend long for your chance to win some free tickets!
Plus, we will have tickets all of next week on The Matt Cord Show With Steve Vassalotti, so make sure you tune in bright and early so you don’t miss out!
I can't wait for July to roll around to see both Journey and Def Leppard put on a show!
But in the meantime, take a look at my top five songs from each band below!
Enjoy!
