COMMOTION - A Tribute To The Music of Creedence Clearwater Revival Live in Concert

Step into a virtual time machine and journey back to the glory days of the late 60s and early 70s with COMMOTION- the most electrifying and authentic Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band on the planet. It all starts in Ottumwa when COMMOTION is live in concert Saturday, January 17, 2026, 7 p.m., on the Bridge View Center Theater stage. COMMOTION’s guitarist is Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Jimmy Ryan. Don’t miss iconic hits like “Have You Ever Seen The Rain”, “Bad Moon Rising”, “Fortunate Son”, “Lookin’ Out My Back Door”, “Green River” and a roller coaster of a ride more.

Reserved seating starts at $29.75. Tickets on sale Friday, October 3, 10 a.m. Venue-Pre-Sale for Bridge View Center email subscribers will begin Thursday, October 2, at 10 a.m. Tickets are available online at bridgeviewcenter.com, through Ticketmaster’s mobile app or in person at Bridge View Center ticket office (Monday- Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 pm.).

COMMOTION pride themselves on their unparalleled attention to detail and commitment to faithfully reproducing the iconic CCR sound. From the soulful voice of Steve McLain to the mesmerizing guitar solos of Ryan, the band brings every riff, melody, and rhythm to life with astonishing precision. Ryan is a platinum-selling musician with a Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award, having recorded and performed with superstars such as Carly Simon, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Mick Jagger, Cat Stevens, James Taylor, Rod Stewart, Jim Croce and many more.

McLain possesses a vocal prowess that rivals the one and only Jim Fogerty. With his husky timbre, emotive delivery and uncanny ability to recreate the raw energy of Fogerty, be transported back to the era where CCR ruled the airwaves. McLaine, no stranger to live performance, has spent over 20 years wowing fans with his emotionally charged vocals, and an uncanny ability to read an audience and deliver exactly what brings them to their feet.

CCR was known for their infectious beats, and drummer, Mark Ellis and bassist, George Foster, deliver with unrivaled intensity. With every song, feel the pulsating energy that defined the heart and soul of CCR's classic tunes. Dance, stomp and sing along with the infectious rhythms that shaped rock history. Ellis is a multi-instrumentalist, has worked as a staff writer for Atlanta Artist Records, and a recording artist with EMI Electrola as a member of DaVibe. He also toured extensively with the Chicago tribute band, The KC Transit Authority.

Foster’s bass groove is so deep and infectious. Between stages and studios large and small since the 1970s, he’s brought the booty to blues, country, reggae, world, jazz, folk, pop and rock.