No, we weren't exactly floored back in June when the news came down that the Granada Theater had booked '80s new wavers The Fixx to play their annual anniversary party celebrating Mike Schoder's ownership and management of the restored venue.
Turns out, though, any sentiment at all was for naught: The show, set to take place on Wednesday, August 3, in celebration of seven years with Schoder at the revered venue's helm, was canceled earlier this week. The Fixx are claiming illness, leaving the Granada somewhat out to dry.
But not for long: This afternoon, the Granada announces that it has rescheduled its anniversary show for October 6. Only, this time, it won't feature The Fixx at all. Instead, Portland folk outfit Blind Pilot will do the headlining and heavy lifting. Not a bad fixx at all.
(See what I did there? Of course you did. High five.)
After the jump, check out a press release from the Granada explaining the switch and hyping what they're calling their "Lucky 7 Anniversary."
Granada Theater's 7th Anniversary Bash
What: Granada Theater's Lucky 7 Anniversary Bash
Date: Thursday, October 6, 2011
Time: 7:00pm
Location: The Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75206
The FIXX show at the Granada Theater which was scheduled for August 3rd has been cancelled due to illness. Tickets will be refunded. We apologize for the inconvenience. The show was to be part of the Granada Theater's 7th Anniversary Party which has now been rescheduled for Thursday, October 6th starring Blind Pilot. The band is based in Portland, OR. In 2008, the band completed a bicycle tour carrying their instruments on custom bicycle trailers they made. The tour started in Bellingham, WA and ended in San Diego, CA. Their new album We Are The Tide is scheduled to be released on September 13th.
The Granada Theater will be celebrating 7 years of ownership under Mike Schoder. To commemorate the event, the Granada Theater is throwing a Lucky 7 Anniversary Bash. The party beings at 7:00pm and there will be plenty to celebrate. Lucky 7 is the theme of the party. Seven random lucky party-goers will win tickets to a concert of their choice at the venue. The patio in front of the theater will be turned into a casino and those lucky enough to hit a "7" will win gift certificates from Lower Greenville area businesses or tickets to a future show at the Granada Theater. Join the historic Granada Theater we celebrate 7 great years. Tickets for the Lucky 7 Anniversary Bash will be on sale soon.
The Granada Theater has been voted Best Live Music Venue 2007 - 2010. Built in 1946, the historic Granada Theater is locally owned and operated. The Granada staff is a collection of talented, experienced, professionals who appreciate continuing the legacy of this great building and the art that takes place inside.
