Great White Tickets

Great White Tickets

Great White bring blues-infused hard rock, melodic guitar work, and late-1980s arena-rock energy to stages built for loud singalongs and longtime fan favorites. If you're looking for Great White tickets, you already know the pull of songs like "Once Bitten, Twice Shy," "Rock Me," and "Save Your Love" when a crowd locks into every chorus.

This page covers everything you need — from what to expect at a Great White live show to finding the right seats and buying with confidence.

About Great White

Great White formed in Los Angeles in 1977 as Dante Fox before taking the name Great White in 1981. The band became part of the late-1980s Los Angeles hard-rock scene with a sound rooted in blues-based riffs, melodic hard rock, and glam/hair-metal-era production. Founding guitarist Mark Kendall has remained the band's central creative anchor, while longtime members Audie Desbrow on drums and Michael Lardie on keyboards and guitar helped shape the studio texture and live identity fans associate with the group. In the current era, Mitch Malloy has served as lead vocalist for touring and recording activity.

The band's commercial peak came in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Once Bitten delivered "Rock Me," their first major hit, while …Twice Shy became their biggest album, reaching multi-platinum status in the U.S. and featuring the hit cover "Once Bitten, Twice Shy." That single became a major Billboard hit in 1989 and earned Great White a Grammy nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance. Across their peak-era catalog, the band earned multiple platinum and gold certifications and sold millions of records worldwide.

Great White's history includes several eras and lineup changes, including the defining commercial-period vocals of Jack Russell, whose departure led to separate touring entities; Russell died in 2024. Terry Ilous also fronted the band for a period following Russell's departure. Through reconfigurations, reunion-era activity, and continued touring, Great White have stayed active on the classic-hard-rock, casino, club, theater, and festival circuits. For fans of bluesy hard rock with a Sunset Strip edge, Great White tickets remain a direct path to a catalog built for live rooms.

Why You Want to See Great White Live

A Great White concert is centered on the band's blues-infused hard-rock strengths: gritty riffs, expressive guitar leads, soulful vocals, and a warm groove that gives the songs a looser, rootsier feel than many flashier glam-metal-era acts. Mark Kendall's melodic, blues-rooted guitar playing is a key part of that identity, especially when the band stretches into extended solos and mid-tempo rockers that breathe on stage.

The live draw also comes from the songs themselves. "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" is the obvious crowd moment, but Great White's catalog gives fans several different kinds of peaks — the slow-build drama of "Rock Me," the ballad pull of "Save Your Love," the punch of "Mista Bone," and the classic-hard-rock feel of "House of Broken Love" and "Call It Rock n' Roll."

Crowds at Great White shows are often longtime classic and hard-rock fans, with a multi-generational feel and a strong nostalgia-driven singalong atmosphere. Whether the band is playing a theater, club, casino showroom, or outdoor festival stage, the show is built around live playing and direct audience connection rather than oversized spectacle.

What to Expect at a Great White Concert

A Great White concert typically runs roughly 75 minutes to two hours, depending on the billing. The band frequently appears on multi-act rock bills and festivals, and they may headline club or theater dates with support acts. That means the exact pacing can vary by event, but the core experience stays focused on their peak-era hits and fan favorites.

Setlists tend to lean heavily into the songs fans most want to hear, including "Once Bitten, Twice Shy," "Rock Me," "Save Your Love," and "Mista Bone." Select deep cuts and covers may also appear, giving the show a balance of familiar singalong moments and bluesy hard-rock stretches.

The crowd atmosphere is classic rock first: energetic, familiar, and driven by fans who know the choruses. Many attendees come for the late-'80s and early-'90s material, and the room often turns into a shared singalong when the biggest hooks arrive.

Production is straightforward and music-first. Great White's live shows emphasize vocals, guitar work, rhythm-section feel, and the kind of arena-rock energy that scales well to theaters, clubs, casinos, and festival stages.

Additional Performer Information

Great White Albums

Great White's catalog tracks the band's rise from major-label hard-rock newcomers to multi-platinum late-'80s hitmakers and beyond:

• Great White (1984) — Major-label debut establishing the band's hard-rock identity
• Shot in the Dark (1986) — Second album showing blues-rock maturation
• Once Bitten (1987) — Breakthrough record featuring "Rock Me," their first big hit
• …Twice Shy (1989) — Commercial peak, home to the hit cover "Once Bitten, Twice Shy"
• Hooked (1991) — Platinum follow-up continuing their early-'90s success
• Psycho City (1992) — Later-era studio release
• Sail Away (1994) — Mid-'90s studio album
• Can't Get There from Here (1999) — Late-'90s release
• Back to the Rhythm (2007) — Reunion-era studio album with the classic lineup
• Full Circle (2017) — Studio album with a reconfigured lineup

Popular Great White Songs

These are the tracks fans most anticipate at a live Great White concert — expect strong crowd reactions throughout:

• "Once Bitten, Twice Shy"
• "Rock Me"
• "Save Your Love"
• "Mista Bone"
• "The Angel Song"
• "House of Broken Love"
• "Call It Rock n' Roll"
• "Lady Red Light"
• "Face the Day"
• "Congo Square"
• "Big Goodbye"
• "Afterglow"

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How Much Do Tickets to Great White Cost?

Great White tickets typically range from around $35 to $90 for general admission and reserved club, theater, or casino seating, with premium, VIP, or meet-and-greet packages available at higher price points depending on the venue and market.

Prices are shaped by the venue size and format, the city, weekend versus weeknight scheduling, and whether the show is part of a multi-act bill. Smaller-capacity club and theater dates can tighten quickly, while casino and festival appearances may price differently based on the full event lineup and local demand.

Buying earlier generally offers better selection and pricing, particularly for smaller-capacity club and theater dates. As the show date gets closer and inventory narrows, the best remaining seats and premium options can become more competitive.

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How to Buy Great White Tickets

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Great White Seating Guide

Great White play a mix of theaters, clubs, casinos, and outdoor or festival stages, so the best seat depends on the specific venue layout. Before buying, compare the available sections with the kind of experience you want — close-up guitar work, a balanced reserved view, or the communal energy of a larger outdoor crowd.

Best Seats for a Great White Concert

The right seat depends on what kind of show experience you're after:

• Best value: General admission areas, rear reserved seats, or lawn-style outdoor sections — these options usually offer accessible pricing while still giving you the full crowd energy of the show
• Closest to the stage: Floor, front-of-stage, or pit-style areas — these put you nearest the performance and tend to sell fastest in strong classic-hard-rock markets
• Best overall experience: Reserved theater, casino, or mid-level outdoor sections — these balance sightline, proximity, and sound while keeping you close to the energy of the room
• For groups: Coordinate contiguous reserved seats early when possible, since blocks in popular club, theater, and casino sections can disappear quickly

Great White Seating Chart

You can view an interactive seating map for Great White shows directly on BoxOfficeTicketSales.com while browsing available listings. The map lets you compare sections side by side, check row depth and distance from the stage, and see real-time pricing for what's currently available — all before committing to a purchase.

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Yes. The interactive seat map on BoxOfficeTicketSales.com shows your exact section and row placement before you buy. Use it to understand your angle to the stage, your distance from the front, and whether you're in a reserved theater or casino section, near the floor or front-of-stage area, or in an outdoor festival viewing area — so the tickets you choose match exactly what you're looking for on show night.

Getting Ready for Show Night

Once your tickets are confirmed, a little preparation makes the whole evening run smoother — from the parking lot to the final encore.

• Download your tickets before you leave. Cell service around clubs, theaters, casinos, and outdoor festival stages gets congested as show time approaches. Save your tickets to your phone's wallet or screenshot them before heading out so you're not searching at the gate.
• Charge your phone fully. Digital ticketing is standard at most venues, and your phone is your entry. A portable battery pack is worth having for a full evening out.
• Arrive before the listed start time. Great White often appears on multi-act rock bills and festival lineups, and set times can move quickly — getting there 45–60 minutes early puts you in place before the energy builds.
• Dress for the weather at outdoor shows. Outdoor festival nights can run warm early and cool quickly — a light layer is worth bringing.
• Check the venue's bag policy before you go. Individual venues set their own security guidelines; reviewing them before you leave home prevents delays at the entrance.

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