Cheyenne Frontier Days announces new lineup

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: Apr 29, 2008 at 7:26 PM MST

Story Updated: Apr 29, 2008 at 7:26 PM MST

CHEYENNE, WYOMING - Cheyenne Frontier Days has found a handful of groups for this summer's opening night act following the recent pullout of pop rockers Matchbox Twenty.

Frontier Days bills itself as the world's largest outdoor rodeo, held over 10 days each July. The Guess Who, a Canadian rock band, will headline the July 18 show. They will be joined by the groups WAR, Atlantic Rhythm Section and Firefall.

Matchbox Twenty canceled plans to perform at Frontier Days earlier this month. Lead singer Rob Thomas posted an announcement on the band's Web site blaming the cancellation on the rodeo's alleged mistreatment of animals.

Joe Lopez is contract acts committee chairman with Frontier Days. He says he's happy with the new lineup of opening night performances. Ticket prices for the show are considerably lower than they were for Matchbox Twenty, which were $38-$68. Tickets for this show will run between $18 and $33 and will go on sale on Thursday.

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