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New Found Glory to Proceed With EPCOT Concerts to Honor Late Guitarist Chad Gilbert
Pop-punk band New Found Glory has announced they will move forward with their scheduled performances at EPCOT, using the stage to honor the memory of their late lead guitarist, Chad Gilbert.
Fans were heartbroken by the recent news of Gilbert’s passing. However, the band has decided that the best way to pay tribute to their brother and bandmate is to continue playing the music he loved and helped create. The upcoming performances at the America Gardens Theatre, part of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival’s Eat to the Beat Concert Series, will now serve as a heartfelt celebration of Gilbert’s life and legacy.
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A Special Tribute at the America Gardens Theatre
New Found Glory has been a highly anticipated act for the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, drawing large crowds of fans eager to hear their nostalgic hits. These upcoming sets will undoubtedly carry a much heavier emotional weight, but they will also provide a beautiful opportunity for the band and their fans to heal and celebrate together.
The band is expected to play through their beloved catalog of hits, channeling their energy into a high-octane performance that Gilbert would have been proud of. Guests visiting the America Gardens Theatre during their scheduled dates can expect an emotional, energetic, and unforgettable tribute.
If you are planning to attend the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival during their performance window, you will not want to miss this special opportunity to honor a pop-punk legend and support the band during this incredibly difficult time.
Will you be attending one of these special tribute performances at EPCOT to honor Chad Gilbert? Let us know in the comments.
