# Whack Attack Tour

The Whack Attack Tour was a concert tour by rock band ZZ Top. Whack Attack was a 24-week-long tour in the United States and Canada, which was a longer outing than the previous Summer North American Tour. It began in June 2005 and ended in November 2005. The set was designed by Chris Stuba and had a 'retro garage' theme, with custom microphone stands and drum kit; tinsel was used as a backdrop. Risers were made out of diamond-plated steel. The set list highlighted material from the albums Mescalero (2003), Chrome, Smoke & BBQ (2003), and Rancho Texicano (2004). Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill appeared on stage in sequined blazers. The show has received positive criticism, complimenting their showmanship, as well as the longevity of their signature sound and look.

## Stage design and show production

The Whack Attack Tour's production was designed by lighting technician Chris Stuba, who had worked with the band for the past eleven years. The backdrop was made of black and silver-colored tinsel, with drum and amplifier risers made of diamond-plated steel. Microphone stands were designed by John A. Douglas, who also designed the drum kit for Frank Beard used on the tour; the stands were made from truck exhaust pipes and were equipped with built-in LED tubes that changed color during the show, as well as Electro-Voice 664 dynamic microphones. The drum kit was painted with a lime green, leopard print design, including bass drums made with hubcaps on the outside and spun during the show. Gibbons and Hill used Crate V-50 2x12" combo amplifiers as monitors. The lighting package was supplied by Bandit Lites, consisting of mostly Vari-Lite fixtures including VL3500 spot lights.

## Tour dates

List of concerts, showing date, city, country, venue, and opening act(s) :
| Date | City | Country | Venue | Opening Act(s) |
| Leg 1: United States |||||
| June 2, 2005 | Jackson | United States | Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort | |
| June 3, 2005 | Oroville | United States | Feather Falls Casino | |
| June 4, 2005 | Kelseyville | United States | Konocti Field Amphitheatre | Alien Cowboys |
| June 6, 2005 | Livermore | United States | Wente Vineyards | |
| June 7, 2005 | Laughlin | United States | Flamingo Outdoor Amphitheater | |
| June 9, 2005 | Las Vegas | United States | Las Vegas Hilton | |
| June 10, 2005 | Las Vegas | United States | Las Vegas Hilton | |
| June 11, 2005 | Las Vegas | United States | Las Vegas Hilton | |
| June 12, 2005 | Del Mar | United States | San Diego County Fair | |
| June 16, 2005 | Hinckley | United States | Grand Casino Hinckley | |
| June 17, 2005 | West Fargo | United States | Red River Valley Fair | |
| June 18, 2005 | Burlington | United States | Burlington Steamboat Days | First Amendment |
| June 23, 2005 | Albuquerque | United States | Sandia Casino Amphitheater | |
| June 24, 2005 | Grand Junction | United States | Country Jam USA | Western Underground, Phil Vassar |
| June 25, 2005 | Greeley | United States | Greeley Stampede | Montgomery Gentry |
| June 26, 2005 | Manhattan | United States | Country Stampede | Lonestar, Chely Wright |
| July 8, 2005 | Wallingford | United States | careerbuilder.com Oakdale Theatre | Keith Anderson |
| July 9, 2005 | Big Flats | United States | Summer Stage at Tag's | Frostbit Blue |
| July 10, 2005 | Quebec City | Canada | Quebec City Summer Festival | Steve Hill |
| July 12, 2005 | Ottawa | Canada | Ottawa Bluesfest | David Gogo, Quarter Life |
| July 15, 2005 | Comstock | United States | Comstock Rock | Smash Mouth, Quiet Riot |
| July 16, 2005 | Columbia | United States | Amphitheater at Mizzou | |
| July 17, 2005 | Cadott | United States | Rock Fest | Cheap Trick, Jackyl |
| July 21, 2005 | London | Canada | Hawk Rocks the Park | Randy Bachman, Brian Howe |
| July 22, 2005 | Ionia | United States | Ionia Free Fair | |
| July 23, 2005 | Sault Ste. Marie | United States | Kewadin Casino, Hotel and Convention Center | George Thorogood |
| July 24, 2005 | Twin Lakes | United States | Country Thunder | Lynyrd Skynyrd, Chelsi Howe |
| July 27, 2005 | St. Charles | United States | Family Arena | Dean Hall |
| July 29, 2005 | Tunica | United States | Grand Casino Tunica | |
| July 30, 2005 | Gulfport | United States | Grand Casino Gulfport | |
| August 2, 2005 | Merrillville | United States | Star Plaza Theatre | |
| August 5, 2005 | Davenport | United States | Mississippi Valley Fair | |
| August 6, 2005 | Evansville | United States | Mesker Amphitheatre | Tishara & the Earthtones |
| August 7, 2005 | Columbus | United States | Celeste Center | Hot Apple Pie |
| August 10, 2005 | Reading | United States | Sovereign Center | Will Hoge |
| August 11, 2005 | Hamburg | United States | Erie County Fair | |
| August 12, 2005 | Gilford | United States | Meadowbrook Musical Arts Center | Will Hoge |
| August 14, 2005 | Saginaw | United States | WILZ Wheelzstock | Larry McCray |
| August 15, 2005 | Lewisburg | United States | State Fair of West Virginia | |
| August 17, 2005 | Detroit | United States | Michigan State Fair | |
| August 19, 2005 | Des Moines | United States | Iowa State Fair | |
| August 23, 2005 | Trenton | United States | Sovereign Bank Arena | Will Hoge |
| August 25, 2005 | Rama | Canada | Casino Rama | |
| August 26, 2005 | Rama | Canada | Casino Rama | |
| August 27, 2005 | Canandaigua | United States | Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center | Junior Brown, Donna the Buffalo |
| August 28, 2005 | Salisbury | United States | Wicomico Youth and Civic Center | |
| August 30, 2005 | Augusta | United States | Augusta Civic Center | |
| August 31, 2005 | Bushkill | United States | Mountain Laurel Center for the Performing Arts | Mark Farner |
| September 10, 2005 | Spencer | United States | Clay County Fair | |
| September 11, 2005 | Hutchinson | United States | Kansas State Fair | |
| September 13, 2005 | Mankato | United States | Midwest Wireless Civic Center | |
| September 16, 2005 | Oklahoma City | United States | Zoo Amphitheatre | Django Walker |
| September 17, 2005 | Miami | United States | Buffalo Run Casino | |
| September 20, 2005 | Central Point | United States | Britt Festival | Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash |
| September 21, 2005 | Puyallup | United States | Western Washington Fair | — |
| September 23, 2005 | Saratoga | United States | Montalvo Arts Center | — |
| September 24, 2005 | Reno | United States | Reno Hilton Amphitheater | — |
| September 25, 2005 | Pomona | United States | Los Angeles County Fair | — |
| September 28, 2005 | Brooks | United States | Cache Creek Casino Resort | — |
| September 29, 2005 | Santa Ynez | United States | Chumash Casino Resort | — |
| September 30, 2005 | Alpine | United States | Viejas Casino | — |
| October 1, 2005 | Tucson | United States | Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheater | — |
| October 5, 2005 | Fresno | United States | Big Fresno Fair | — |
| October 7, 2005 | Grand Ronde | United States | Spirit Mountain Casino | — |
| October 8, 2005 | Goldendale | United States | Maryhill Winery & Amphitheater | — |
| October 9, 2005 | Jackpot | United States | Cactus Pete's | — |
| October 11, 2005 | Orem | United States | McKay Events Center | — |
| October 12, 2005 | Colorado Springs | United States | World Arena | — |
| October 14, 2005 | Kansas City | United States | Ameristar Casino Kansas City | — |
| October 18, 2005 | Hollywood | United States | Hard Rock Live | — |
| October 20, 2005 | Clearwater | United States | Ruth Eckerd Hall | Will Hoge |
| October 28, 2005 | Charenton | United States | Cypress Bayou Pavilion | — |
| October 29, 2005 | Charenton | United States | Cypress Bayou Pavilion | — |
| November 4, 2005 | Phoenix | United States | Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum | — |
| November 10, 2005 | New York City | United States | Beacon Theatre | — |
| November 11, 2005 | New York City | United States | Beacon Theatre | — |

## Citations

* 1 2 Matthews 2005
* 1 2 Zurich 2011
* ↑ Douglas 2005
* ↑ ZZTop.com 2000