Welcome to the fifty-seventh "UNOFFICIAL" Cheap Trick newsletter, and I hope you find it of interest. It includes reviews of the bands visit to Japan in October { japan_06.htm } and to Boston in Nov { boston_nov06.htm }. My apologies that this newsletter is a little later than planned, but there's not been too much news of late

The following live dates are currently listed on the official CT website (www.cheaptrick.com) as at 14 Jan. Check online regularly as shows for 2007 are being added. As always, dates are subject to confirmation and change so please check before travelling, and check the website for further additions:-
19 & 20 Jan - Coquitlam, BC, Canada; 27 - St Charles MO; 16 Feb - Dallas TX, 22 - San Diego CA; 23 - Agoura Hills CA; 24 - Indio CA; 1-3 Mar - Milwaukee WI; 28 Apr - Lincoln RI.

The band ended 2006 in Hawaii, playing their New Years Eve show at the Hilton Waikola Village. Prior to that, the band had been due to play dates in Australia and New Zealand in November and December, but the tour had to be cancelled due to circumstances beyond the bands control.

Some nice pictures from the bands October visit to Japan can be found on the Hard Rock Cafe's site at www.hardrock.com/promo/ambassadors/photos/tokyo_concert.asp

Rick and Robin appeared on National Public Radio's "World Cafe" show broadcast on 14 December, and the show can still be heard online at www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6625574 (and click on the "Listen" button on that page). It's a nice 30 minute mix of interview and live songs, with the duo performing acoustic versions of "I Want You to Want Me", "Perfect Stranger" and "The Flame"

As ever, the official website www.cheaptrick.com is worth checking regularly, and not only for details of confirmed tour dates. Several sets of new photos can be found from recent shows and events, and there is a long list of press/media links to follow too. And the merchandise store continues to offer a wide range of Cheap Trick goodies, currently including a new, very limited edition denim jacket as well as more new t-shirt designs.

The mailing address for the official fanclub, Trick International is 8225 5th Avenue #803, Brooklyn, NY 11209, USA.

I hope you've found this latest issue informative and don't forget that all of my newsletters, reviews and interviews, photo's, collectibles, and Cheap Trick/Hard Rock Cafe information can be found on my archive website at www.ctnewseurope.co.uk . If you receive this by paper mail, I'd be grateful you could send a stamped envelope for the next issue. If you (or any other Trick fans you know) would prefer to receive this newsletter by e-mail in future, please write or e-mail me. The next newsletter is planned for March/April.