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North Point welcomes SPAZMATICS

Sat, Jun 03

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North Point

This event is rain or shine. The show will move inside if weather not permitting. Check them out on the web www.chicagospazmatics.com

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North Point welcomes SPAZMATICS
North Point welcomes SPAZMATICS

Time & Location

Jun 03, 2023, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

North Point, 621 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USA

About the event

In the spring of 1983, physics professor Louis Stigwood of Shermer High School in Shermer, IL, lost a debate over String Theory to an upstart pupil in front of the entire student body and faculty. As agreed to by both parties, the loser would have to do anything that the winner demanded, and the victorious prodigy demanded that Mr. Stigwood perform "She Blinded Me With Science" by Thomas Dolby during half-time at an upcoming state basketball championship game.

Having no musical background and desperate to not go down in total humiliation, Professor Stigwood tapped the genius of electronics teacher Eugene MeeGene, who had achieved international acclaim in 1981 for his invention of "robot" drums. When MeeGene (who was also the girls water polo coach at Shermer High) explained that most of the music could be generated by computers, and that all he needed was a couple of decent musicians…

Tickets

  • Spazmatics (GA)

    $20.00

    +$0.50 ticket service fee

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