Pigeon Forge Music Scene Expands With Addition of Dick Clark's American Bandstand Music Complex

Pigeon Forge, already home to almost 20 shows in more than a dozen theaters, has a major new entertainment venue with a name inseparably linked to American music, Dick Clark.

The multi-faceted Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Music Complex is in development, and its first venture is an outdoor concert series. The Dick Clark's Bandstand attraction has been a major hit this summer in Pigeon Forge. Artists for the series include Crystal Gayle (June 23), Diamond Rio (July 6), America (July 11), Tony Orlando (June 29, July 18-19), Creedence Clearwater Revival (July 22), Little Anthony & the Imperials (July 27), “Weird Al” Yankovic (Aug. 2), Air Supply (Aug. 17) and Chubby Checker (Aug. 31).

Performances are being held in a 3,900-seat outdoor venue being created at what originally was the Boyds Bear Country building (149 Cates Lane at the south end of Pigeon Forge). Riptide Entertainment bought the 130,000-square-foot, five-story, barn-shaped building in May.

More than 20 dates have been set and many more artists are to be scheduled. Tickets will range from $19.95 to $49 (children age 11 and younger starting at $10.99). Concert tickets will be available through 1-800-933-3066 and online at http://www.bandstandtickets.com/ .

The concert series is just the start of the building’s redevelopment. The building will house the theater’s box office, the Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Grill and a collection of rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia.

Also discover the new American Bandstand Grill and enjoy a unique selection of everyone’s favorite All American foods. From the best hotdogs and hamburgers to fresh salads, wraps and speciality items, you will find a variety of lunch and dinner selections that will please everyone in your family.

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