The stars have aligned bringing to the Hudson Valley the most rock n roll weekend ever. "The Emperor of Rock n Roll" Richie Scarlet and "The Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla" Chris Jericho will be playing back-to-back shows in Poughkeepsie.

Both Richie Scarlet and wrestling superstar Chris Jericho will be performing at The Chance Theater Saturday and Sunday night respectively.

Night 1: "The Emperor of Rock n Roll" Richie Scarlet

Richie Scarlet makes his long-awaited return to The Chance this Saturday, April 16.

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A Little About The Emperor

Richie Scarlet is a Hudson Valley resident, residing in Millbrook NY. In addition to recording and performing with Ace Frehley of Kiss, he's also played with the late Leslie West and Mountain, Sebastian Bach of Skid Row, members of the Alice Cooper Group, Chubby Checker, and many others.

An Invite From The Emperor of Rock n Roll

About The Show

The show, being dubbed "The Richie Scarlet Story," will feature the Richie Scarlet Band (Richie on lead vocals and guitar along with Louie Spagnola on guitar, Russ Wilson on drums, young female rocker Kelly on bass, and Peter Gallinari on keys) with special guests: Black 13 (hard-hitting rock n roll from Boston), Raising Caine and The Barj Project. Doors at 7 PM, showtime 7:30 PM this Saturday night at The Chance in Poughkeepsie.

Tickets are just $15 and are available through the Chance official website here and at the door this weekend.

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It's always a party when the Emperor comes to town. You never who will show up. Be sure to get out this Easter weekend and get ready for a rock show like none other! Be sure to stop by the merch table and see Toni Cesiro for your Richie Scarlet t-shirts, CDs, brand new glossy 8 x 10 prints, and other cool stuff including guitar string bracelets from Created with Love Boutique. Richie will be by the table after the show to sign pics and take photos.

Hangin with The Emperor back in the day. Photo credit: The Rutigliano Archives
Hangin with The Emperor back in the day. Photo credit: The Rutigliano Archives
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Night 2: Fozzy Featuring "The Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla" Chris Jericho

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Despite once saying he'd never return to Poughkeepsie again, former WWE and current AEW wrestling superstar Chris Jericho is coming back to Poughkeepsie this Sunday, April 17 (Easter Sunday) when his band Fozzy makes a return to The Chance.

A Little About Fozzy

Heavy Metal band Fozzy was formed out of Atlanta, Georgia in 1999 by lead singer Chris Jericho and guitarist Rich Ward. The band has released seven studio albums over the years. Jericho once described the band to Wrestling Voice Radio, as "If Metallica and Journey had a bastard child, it would be Fozzy." Being a big fan of 80's metal, I can appreciate the band Fozzy and their sound. Their first couple albums featured covers from many favorites like Dio, Krokus, Twisted Sister, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Scorpions, W.A.S.P., and Accept. The band's last album Judas was released on Century Media Records back in 2017.

An Invite from The Ayatollah of Rock n Rolla

Chris Jericho and Fozzy return to The Chance on their Fozzy Saves The World Tour 2022 on April 17, 2022. Tickets are on sale and available through the Chance box office and ticketweb.com. Get more info at the official Chance Theater website here.

Chris Jericho has been known to hang out after the show from time to time, so you may get an opportunity to chill with the rock n wrestling legend.

Photo credit: The Rutigliano Archives
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So get out this weekend to check out the Most Rock n Roll Weekend Ever! It happens at The Chance in Poughkeepsie. And it will most likely never happen again.

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