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Toronto Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Browns bring in Journey for a concert before the start of the NFL draft
Published Apr 24, 2025 • 2 minute read Journey singer Arnel Pineda sings during their performance at the Cleveland Browns NFL football draft party in Cleveland, Thursday, April 24, 2025. Photo by Phil Long / AP Photo CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns took a Journey to the first night of the NFL draft. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account As if having a top-five pick didn't create enough interest, the Browns decided to reward their season ticket holders by bringing in Journey for a concert at Huntington Bank Field before the picks began. Brent Rossi, the Browns' chief marketing officer, said the talks about doing something beyond the usual draft party began at the end of last season, when the Browns finished 3-14 and secured their 14th top-10 draft pick since returning in 1999. In a third-party survey, the Browns found the top three rock bands by season ticket holders to be Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones and Journey. Since there's no hope for another Zeppelin reunion and the Stones played in Cleveland last year, the option ended up being Journey. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'When you have a chance to marry one of the NFL's tentpole events with a band like Journey, it was a no-brainer for us in something that we wanted to do for season ticket members, especially showing so much loyalty over the last decades and last year when the product on the field didn't live up to expectations,' Rossi said. It's not the first time an NFL team has tried to bring in a big act for the draft. The Los Angeles Chargers had Snoop Dogg at SoFi Stadium in 2022 during the first round. Season ticket holders received free tickets equaling the number of seats in their account. The Browns said final attendance was 25,081. Fans were tailgating in the parking lots before the concert started. Cleveland also had a first-round pick for the first time since 2021. They sent three first-round selections to Houston in the Deshaun Watson trade and signed him to a massive contract in what is on pace to become one of the worst trades in NFL history. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Journey came on at 6:45 p.m. and was expected to play for 90 minutes, finishing their set right before the Browns were supposed to go on the clock with the second-overall pick. Cleveland, however, made a trade with Jacksonville and moved down three spots to fifth along with adding picks in the second and fourth rounds and the Jaguars' first-round selection in 2026. It took only three songs for the 2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees to play what could be the theme tune for all the teams this weekend and a franchise that has had only four winning seasons since 1999 — 'Don't Stop Believing.' The Browns have tied into the city's rock heritage in recent seasons, including a guitarist in the Dawg Pound bleacher section during games. Last year, the team honoured the Rock Hall's Class of 2024 during a game. Foreigner, who was inducted that weekend, performed at halftime. Canada Toronto & GTA Toronto & GTA Toronto Raptors World
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Browns bring in Journey for a concert before the start of the NFL draft
Journey guitarists Jonathan Cain, left, and Todd Jensen, right, perform at the Cleveland Browns NFL football draft party in Cleveland, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Phil Long) Journey singer Arnel Pineda sings during their performance at the Cleveland Browns NFL football draft party in Cleveland, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Phil Long) Journey guitarists Jonathan Cain, left, and Todd Jensen, right, perform at the Cleveland Browns NFL football draft party in Cleveland, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Phil Long) Journey singer Arnel Pineda sings during their performance at the Cleveland Browns NFL football draft party in Cleveland, Thursday, April 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Phil Long) CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns took a Journey to the first night of the NFL draft. As if having a top-five pick didn't create enough interest, the Browns decided to reward their season ticket holders by bringing in Journey for a concert at Huntington Bank Field before the picks began. Advertisement Brent Rossi, the Browns' chief marketing officer, said the talks about doing something beyond the usual draft party began at the end of last season, when the Browns finished 3-14 and secured their 14th top-10 draft pick since returning in 1999. In a third-party survey, the Browns found the top three rock bands by season ticket holders to be Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones and Journey. Since there's no hope for another Zeppelin reunion and the Stones played in Cleveland last year, the option ended up being Journey. 'When you have a chance to marry one of the NFL's tentpole events with a band like Journey, it was a no-brainer for us in something that we wanted to do for season ticket members, especially showing so much loyalty over the last decades and last year when the product on the field didn't live up to expectations,' Rossi said. Advertisement It's not the first time an NFL team has tried to bring in a big act for the draft. The Los Angeles Chargers had Snoop Dogg at SoFi Stadium in 2022 during the first round. Season ticket holders received free tickets equaling the number of seats in their account. The Browns said final attendance was 25,081. Fans were tailgating in the parking lots before the concert started. Cleveland also had a first-round pick for the first time since 2021. They sent three first-round selections to Houston in the Deshaun Watson trade and signed him to a massive contract in what is on pace to become one of the worst trades in NFL history. Advertisement Journey came on at 6:45 p.m. and was expected to play for 90 minutes, finishing their set right before the Browns were supposed to go on the clock with the second-overall pick. Cleveland, however, made a trade with Jacksonville and moved down three spots to fifth along with adding picks in the second and fourth rounds and the Jaguars' first-round selection in 2026. It took only three songs for the 2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees to play what could be the theme tune for all the teams this weekend and a franchise that has had only four winning seasons since 1999 — 'Don't Stop Believing.' The Browns have tied into the city's rock heritage in recent seasons, including a guitarist in the Dawg Pound bleacher section during games. Last year, the team honored the Rock Hall's Class of 2024 during a game. Foreigner, who was inducted that weekend, performed at halftime. ___ AP NFL:
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Dealership honors former leader with donation campaign
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Phil Long Dealerships said it is continuing to honor its former leader by bringing back its community giveback campaign for a second year. On Feb. 24, 2024, former Phil Long CEO Gerald 'Jay' Cimino passed away. Along with being the former president and CEO, Cimino was a philanthropist who founded non-profits, established a community fund to build playgrounds and other youth recreation, and helped transition Fishers Peak from private land to a state park, among other achievements. To continue Cimino's philanthropy, Phil Long Dealerships will hold its 'Thanks, Jay' community giveback campaign for a second year. During the month of April, for any new or pre-owned vehicle sold, a donation will be made to one of five community-focused causes selected by the customer. Phil Long said the beneficiaries will be announced at a later time. Last year, the beneficiaries were Mt. Carmel Wellness & Community Center, Colorado Parks & Wildlife, Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, and the City of Colorado Springs' 1,000 Neighborhood Gatherings initiative. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
