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Roberts Stadium Demolition to Be Streamed Live Online [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 03:00:45 +0000

Recent years have seen the demise of some stalwart and historic old buildings in the tri-state. The Executive Inn and the National Guard Armory in Owensboro are two examples. And, now Roberts Stadium has joined the fray and is coming down. While demolition has already begun on the legendary old arena, the bulk of the [...]

Stadium Auction Reminds Me of a Day That Had Me Quaking in My Boots

Dave Spencer — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 18:07:08 +0000

They swung the gavel, and anything that wasn’t nailed down was available for auction at Roberts Stadium today. It’s gonna be sad to see it eventually go. I was in Evansville earlier this week and drove by the venerable old structure. A couple of days in my past sprang to mind. One was my first [...]

When Was Taylor Swift's First Concert Tour? Let's Celebrate!

Moon Mullins — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:57:54 +0000

Three years ago tonight, Taylor Swift’s first concert began in Evansville! If you were there, you’ll enjoy this look back. If you weren’t there, you can look and wish you’d been there to see the future Entertainer of the Year’s concert debut.

Roberts Stadium The End Of A Era [VIDEO]

WBKR Radio — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 05:00:14 +0000

Last night was the final concert at Roberts Stadium in Evansville, Indiana with Kenny Chesney & Uncle Kracker. Roberts Stadium has been a landmark in Evansville since 1956 with visits from Presidents, Elvis Presley, WWE, monster trucks, baskeball games, rodeos, The Harlem Globetrotters, boxing, superstars like Garth Brooks was there in the 90's & WBKR played a major part Garth being there, I've seen Hank Williams Jr. numerous times at Roberts Stadium.

Chad & Jac Host KENNY CHESNEY Pre-Party Sunday!

Chadwick Benefield — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:00:18 +0000

WBKR is "Goin' Coastal" with Kenny Chesney in concert, Sunday, August 7th at Roberts Stadium in Evansville! This could be the VERY LAST concert EVER at Roberts and we want you to guys to come along and join us for Kenny and special guest Uncle Kracker! Jaclyn and I will be headed over to Roberts for a big pre-show party starting at Noon! There, we'll have Kenny Chesney photo opps and your chance to not only win tickets . . . but meet & greet passes as well!

Steve Horn Has Your Chance To Win Kenny Chesney Tickets At Owensboro's Risley's 5 to 7pm Today!

WBKR Radio — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:36:06 +0000

The Biggest sale of the year is happening this weekend at Risley's Audio & Video Expo ONLY at the Owensboro Risley's on Frederica Street! Stop in and see me this evening from 5:00 to 7:00pm, for your chance to win tickets to the sold-out Kenny Chesney concert at Roberts Stadium! Get unbeatable deals on close-out, demos, new technology and new models - Risley's Biggest sale of the year this weekend!

Kenny Chesney "Goin' Coastal" At Roberts Stadium!!

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:00:30 +0000

KENNY CHESNEY is coming to Evansville!! Go ahead. Mark your calendars! We know you're going to be there! Kenny is bringing his GOIN' COASTAL Tour, with special guest Uncle Kracker, to Roberts Stadium on Sunday, August 7th!! Tickets go on sale Friday, July 1st, but WBKR is offering BKR BUNCH members an EXCLUSIVE presale! Ah-hah!! Got your attention!! If you want to find out how to get the presale password . . . keep reading!!

SUGAR Daddies!

Chadwick Benefield — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:29:56 +0000

As you guys know, we are just a few days away from the Sugarland concert at Roberts Stadium in Evansville! So, you're invited to tune into The WBKR Waking Crew all week long for your chance to win tickets to the show. Yep! Moon and I want to be your SUGAR DADDIES! (That said, I am pretty certain that the term "Sugar Daddy" implies a certain age that only Moon has achieved. I'm still a spring chicken. But, I'll be your Sugar Daddy too if it means giving you the opportunity to see one of my favorite acts in country music!)

Steve Horn & Reba!

WBKR Radio — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:12:42 +0000

Happy Birthday Reba! I was lucky enough to meet Reba back in the 90's at Roberts Stadium and wouldn't you know I blinked taking my only picture with the superstar, just my luck lol!

Guns and Hoses 2011

Jaclyn Graves — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:15:24 +0000

(Cue theme music from Rocky!!HaHa!!) Hey y’all… Just wanted to get you some info about this year’s 911 Gives Hope Guns and Hoses event. It’s on April 16th at Roberts Stadium in Evansville. It’s such an awesome event! It matches police officers (Guns) and firefighters (Hoses) against each other in boxing matches. Like for real… it’s [...]

Pour Some Sugarland On Me!

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:41:24 +0000

International country music super duo SUGARLAND continues their highly-successful THE INCREDIBLE MACHINE TOUR and it's coming to Roberts Stadium in Evansville, Thursday, May 5th! As you know, WBKR loaded up listeners and carted them off to the Kentucky State Fair last year and we got to see the first leg of the Sugarland tour. And it was amazing!!