Concord Pavilion

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Toyota Pavilion at Concord
Facade in 2008
Map
Former namesConcord Pavilion (1975-2000)
Chronicle Pavilion (2000-06)
Sleep Train Pavilion (2006-13)
Address2000 Kirker Pass Rd
Concord, CA 94521-1642
LocationSan Francisco Bay Area
OwnerCity of Concord
OperatorLive Nation
Capacity12,500
Construction
OpenedMay 1975[1]
Expanded1995 (1995)
Website
[1]

Toyota Pavilion at Concord (formerly known as Concord Pavilion) is an

high school graduations
.

The Pavilion was designed by architect

Peter Walker. Gehry also designed its mid-1990s renovations, which included more parking and seats.[3] The venue has hosted numerous professional musical acts over the years of its operation and continues to do so to this day. Bing Crosby played his last US concert at the Pavilion on August 16, 1977.[4] Lawrence Welk's appearance at the Concord Pavilion on June 13, 1982, was billed as his farewell performance.[5] Legendary concert promoter Bill Graham was killed in a 1991 helicopter crash after leaving a concert at the Pavilion by Huey Lewis and the News, having just discussed with the band about organizing a benefit for the victims of that year's fire in the Oakland Hills;[6] Graham's production company, Bill Graham Presents (BGP), had been the booking agent for the Concord Pavilion since at least 1985.[7]

In a deal with the city of Concord, Bill Graham Presents took over operations of the facility in February 2000. Shortly thereafter, its name was changed to the Chronicle Pavilion at Concord, following the purchase of the naming rights by the business agent of the

Live Nation
, which operates the Pavilion to this day.

The Pavilion changed its name in April 2006, when it became the

Houston, Texas-based company) purchased the naming rights; by 2017 the retailer folded into Mattress Firm.[2]

In December 2013, as part of a 10-year contract renewal between Venue Nation (previously known as Live Nation) and the City of Concord, the Pavilion's name was changed again to the Concord Pavilion.[9]

On August 3, 2023, the Pavilion was renamed Toyota Pavilion at Concord after the local Northern California Toyota Dealers Association, which consists of 58 local Toyota dealers operating in the northern half of the state, purchased the naming rights.

The First Battle of the Bands for high school, middle school, and elementary school students took place in 2006 and the winner was a high school band, Poster Boy.[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Lodi News-Sentinel - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved Mar 14, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Sleep Train Takes Over Chronicle Pavilion". Encore. 13 April 2006. Retrieved 25 July 2010.
  3. ^ Matthews, Alan (4 November 1995). "Concord Pavilion Closes for Renovation". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 25 July 2010.
  4. ^ "Chapter 10: The Final Years, 1975–1977". BING Magazine. International Club Crosby. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Lawrence Welk Takes Last Bow". San Francisco Chronicle. 14 June 1982. Retrieved 26 January 2011.
  6. ^ Check Six (November 22, 2014). "Bill Graham's Stairway to Heaven". check-six.com. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
  7. ^ a b Heredia, Christopher (21 March 2000). "Chronicle To Rename Concord Pavilion". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 25 July 2010.
  8. ^ "SFX Entertainment - Company History". Retrieved 25 July 2010.
  9. ^ "Concord City Council Approves 10-Year Contract With Live Nation". 11 December 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
  10. ^ "Check out that 'Posterboy' | July 21, 2006 | Pleasanton Weekly | PleasantonWeekly.com |". www.pleasantonweekly.com. Retrieved Mar 14, 2021.

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