Creedence Clearwater Revisited first show sold out

Creedence Clearwater Revisited's first New Zealand show at Mills Reef Winery in Tauranga has sold out.

Tickets to the first of the two concerts at Mills Reef on January 28 have all gone, but some tickets remain for the second event on January 29.

The band, a reincarnation of the classic 1970s rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival, was formed by the original band's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rhythm section.

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They will be joined are set to be joined on stage by Kiwi artists, Jackie Clarke and Rikki Morris and a full backing band performing Kiwi hits, from Ray Columbus to Dragon, Th' dudes, Dave Dobbyn, Split Enz and Crowded House.

Premium Entertainment concert promoter Craig Wilson said it was an honour to have such legendary musicians play a summer tour in New Zealand.

``Every song brought back memories from the 70s. The sound was sensational and original. The group still has it,'' he said.

Tickets for the second concert are still available through

www.ticketdirect.co.nz

.

Gates open at 4pm for pre-concert socialising, the show runs 6.30pm-10pm with the main act on stage from 8.30pm. Children under 16 are free with a ticket paying adult (1 child per adult) at most venues.

Check with your ticketing agent for details.