99X Birthday Bash FAQ: Everything You Need to Know
If you have questions about our big 20th birthday show, we have answers.
What is the Birthday Bash?
The 99X Birthday Bash celebrates our 20th year being the rock station for the Shreveport-Bossier area. It's also a thanks to you, our listeners, for giving us a reason to wake up each morning and rock your faces. It all goes down May 10 at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium.
Who is playing?
We've got a diverse lineup that represents the best of rock and roll and metal.
Opening the show is England's Heaven's Basement. Then, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts will take the stage to play songs from their latest record "Unvarnished," plus hits from their impressive decades-long career. Following Jett is The Pretty Reckless, who've skyrocketed to stardom with the no. 1 hit "Heaven Knows" off their sophomore album "Going to Hell." Headliners All That Remains will close out the show and bring Shreveport to its knees.
What times are the bands playing?
10:30 p.m.: All That Remains
8:55 p.m.: The Pretty Reckless
7:35 p.m.: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
6:30 p.m.: Heaven’s Basement
What time do the doors open?
Doors open at 6 p.m.
How much are tickets and where do I get them?
Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets and at Ticketmaster.com, at the CenturyLink Center box office (through May 9) and the day of the show at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium. They start at $32. [More ticket info]
What should I bring money for?
It's a rock show, so beer and band merch.
How can I see pictures from the show?
If you take cell phone pictures/videos at the show and upload them to your Facebook and Twitter, be sure to include the hashtag #99xbirthdaybash on them so we can give you some shine on our Facebook and Twitter pages. We'll also have pictures, videos and more from the show up on this website after the show.
I'm not familiar with the area. How do I get to the Municipal Auditorium?
Shreveport Municipal Auditorium is located at 705 Elvis Presley Ave., Shreveport, LA 71101. Below are directions coming from both the west and the east. For further assistance, we recommend using Google Maps or the GPS app of your choice, or visiting the Municipal Auditorium's website.
Coming from West
Take the exit onto I-20 E, Entering Louisiana
Take exit 17B for I-49 toward Alexandria
Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Pete Harris Dr
Continue straight onto Pete Harris Dr
Turn right at Milam St
Turn right at Elvis Presley Ave
Destination will be on the left
Coming from East
Take exit 18D toward Common St 0.2 mi
Merge onto Line Ave 256 ft
Continue on Common St 0.1 mi
Turn left at Cotton St 0.1 mi
Slight left at Texas Ave/US-79/US-80 210 ft
Turn right at Elvis Presley Ave
Destination will be on the right
Where should I park?
The parking lot at the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium and anywhere else you can find that is safe and legal.
Can I bring outside food or drinks?
We are not allowing outside food and drinks into the show.
Is it an all-ages show?
Absolutely!
I have a question that isn't listed
If you couldn't find the answer to your question, feel free to email us or ask on The Rock Station 99X's Facebook page.
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