The Covelli Centre is a multi-purpose arena in Youngstown, Ohio , United States. It opened in 2005, thanks in a large part to a $ 26 million HUD redevelopment grant secured in 2000 by Congressman James A. Traficant Jr. It is home to the Youngstown Phantoms of the United States Hockey League . The Covelli Centre was previously known as the Chevrolet Centre and is nicknamed "The Chevy Centre" or "The Convo" by some in the area from its former names.
50-411: The arena's grand opening was on October 29, 2005, when it hosted a concert by 3 Doors Down . The first hockey game was played about a week later, on November 4. In Fall 2007, the city hired Eric Ryan Productions of nearby Struthers , to temporarily operate the arena until the city could find another company to manage the facility. SMG and Global Spectrum are the final two companies in the running to run
100-516: A fire truck to help with rescue efforts. Also, in connection with Wal-Mart, they were able to supply the town with three semi-trucks full of rescue supplies. There was also extensive support from TBLF in providing funding for rebuilding efforts in the town. 3 Doors Down and The Better Life Foundation host a yearly show to raise money for the charity. Beginning in 2010, the show is performed at Horseshoe Hotel and Casino, in Tunica, Mississippi. Prior to 2010,
150-462: A market for it. But fans still like going out and seeing us." In August 2019, Arnold stated that the band would soon begin working on a follow-up to Us and the Night . On February 9, 2010, the band released a song called " Shine ", through digital media such as iTunes , which was used as a promotion for the 2010 Winter Olympics and is available through digital outlets. Billboard listed 3 Doors Down as
200-402: A statement that "3 Doors Down will always have a special place in my heart and it saddens me to take this time off. But my health has to be my first priority". Guitarist Chris Henderson announced on Twitter that his old guitar tech Chet Roberts would be taking over from Matt Roberts on lead guitar. After the "Gang of Outlaws" tour finished, the band said in an interview that they were entering
250-681: A tour in July 2011 across the US, Europe, and the United Kingdom in support of the album. The album debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, with 59,800 copies sold in its first week. Beginning in May 2012, the band embarked on a six-week-long 'Gang of Outlaws Tour' with headliners ZZ Top and opener Gretchen Wilson . On May 23, 2012, Matt Roberts announced he was leaving the band to focus on his health. He told fans in
300-400: A trip to Foley, Alabama . When the three were walking through the town, they saw a building where some letters had fallen off its sign, reading "Doors Down". Since the band consisted of three people at the time, they added the "3" to create "3 Doors Down". The cover of their 2011 album Time of My Life hints at the original number of band members (3) and current band members (5); the clock on
350-450: Is an event at the arena. 41°05′46″N 80°38′53″W / 41.096145°N 80.647943°W / 41.096145; -80.647943 3 Doors Down 3 Doors Down is an American rock band from Escatawpa, Mississippi , formed in 1996. The band originally consisted of Brad Arnold (lead vocals, drums), Matt Roberts (lead guitar, backing vocals), and Todd Harrell (bass guitar); Chris Henderson (rhythm guitar) later joined
400-668: Is known as the " American Pie 2 Edit". Whilst recording the album, Brad Arnold recorded both the vocal and drum tracks. The band hired drummer Richard Liles for the tour in support of The Better Life so that Arnold could perform at the front of the stage. Liles left in late 2002. The band's second studio album, Away from the Sun , was released on November 12, 2002, and went platinum within two months of release. The album also produced singles, including " When I'm Gone ", " Here Without You ", and " The Road I'm On ". The album has sold four million copies worldwide, including well over three million in
450-600: The Billboard 200 , selling 154,000 copies in its first week. It is the band's second consecutive No. 1 album on the chart after Seventeen Days , as well their fourth album to reach the Top Ten. The album contains the hit singles " It's Not My Time ", " Train ", " Let Me Be Myself " and " Citizen/Soldier ", a song written as a tribute to the National Guard . In 2009, 3 Doors Down, along with The Soul Children of Chicago, released
500-767: The Billboard 200; the former received platinum certification by the RIAA and the latter was certified gold. Their fifth album, Time of My Life (2011), peaked at number three, and their sixth album, Us and the Night (2016), peaked at number 14 on the chart. The band has been primarily described as post-grunge and alternative rock , while occasionally crossing into hard rock and southern rock . Their lyrics often explore themes of abandonment , angst , rebellion , revenge , and yearning . 3 Doors Down has sold 30 million albums worldwide. Original guitarist Matt Roberts departed in 2012, owing to health issues, before dying in 2016. He
550-560: The COVID-19 pandemic . On April 30, 2009, Sam Covelli, owner of many Panera and O'Charley's restaurants in the area, signed a 3-year, $ 360,000 contract to rename the then Chevrolet Centre to the Covelli Centre. Covelli has indicated that he plans to work to more aggressively market the arena. We'll do whatever it takes to promote the Centre. We believe in it. The arena officially took on
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#1732851750090600-634: The Mahoning Valley Phantoms of the North American Hockey League played select home games at the arena. Upon joining the USHL, the Phantoms moved into the Covelli Centre full-time in 2009. The Ohio Junior High wrestling championships were held at the arena. The facility was utilized to house the "Mercy Health Covelli Field Hospital," an additional medical space for COVID-19 patients during
650-898: The Seventeen Days tour, the band appeared alongside southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, as well as headlining many shows of their own. Later in 2005, the band released a live DVD entitled Away from the Sun: Live from Houston, Texas . The DVD was produced and directed by Academy Award -nominated Alex Gibney and Doug Biro. It features songs from both The Better Life and Away from the Sun , and even some early sketches of "It's Not Me" and "Father's Son", which were both eventually released on Seventeen Days . Greg Upchurch , formerly of Puddle of Mudd , replaced Daniel Adair in 2005, when Adair left to become drummer and contributing member of Nickelback . 3 Doors Down released their self-titled fourth album on May 20, 2008. It debuted at No. 1 on
700-487: The Americafest celebration at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. They played all of their greatest hits and two new songs. For a Mardi Gras celebration, the band performed at Universal Studios Florida on February 25, 2023. 3 Doors Down started The Better Life Foundation (TBLF) in 2003, with a goal in mind to give as many children as possible a better life. Since its inception TBLF has supported numerous charities across
750-596: The Chevrolet Centre. The Chevy Centre was formerly managed by the International Coliseums Company, a subsidiary of Global Entertainment, which owns the Central Hockey League . On Friday, April 4, 2008; the city of Youngstown signed a deal with Ticketmaster to become the official ticket provider of the Chevrolet Centre. The arena itself is owned by the city. The arena, which was initially named
800-576: The Convocation Center when it opened in October, was renamed a few weeks after its opening on Friday, November 18, 2005, when General Motors acquired the naming rights, and was renamed the Chevrolet Centre. Choosing Chevrolet for the naming rights was highly appropriate because one of the brand's more successful cars, the Cobalt , was manufactured in nearby Lordstown at the time. On October 4, 2008, it
850-519: The Covelli Centre name on June 1, 2009. The arena's first sold-out performances were on November 12, 2005, when it hosted two concerts by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra . Both 2:30 and 7:30 shows were sold out. The first sold-out hockey game was on January 14, 2006. On March 8, 2010, it was announced that the Covelli Centre would host Elton John on May 1, 2010. The event sold out in a record time of 30 minutes on March 12, 2010, which eclipsed
900-565: The Dubai Jazz Festival in February 2013. On April 20, 2013, bassist Todd Harrell was charged with vehicular homicide for his actions the night before in Nashville, Tennessee. He was reportedly driving on I-40 at high speed while under the influence of prescription medication when he caused an accident that killed 47-year-old Paul Howard Shoulders Jr. The judge in the case harshly criticized
950-538: The EP also contains a version of the popular 1977 Lynyrd Skynyrd song " That Smell ". The group toured with Nickelback in 2004. In 2003, the band began hosting the annual "3 Doors Down and Friends" benefit concert, through the band's own charity The Better Life Foundation. In 2006, this event was held at the Mobile Convention Center, with proceeds benefiting Hurricane Katrina survivors. As residents of Escatawpa,
1000-525: The No. 30 band in the decade from 2000 to 2010. On January 30, 2011, 3 Doors Down played during the 1st period intermission of the 2011 NHL All-Star Game in Raleigh, North Carolina. They played two songs: " When You're Young " followed by "Kryptonite". The band also held a free concert as part of the weekend festivities on January 28, 2011, in downtown Raleigh. On June 28–29, 2014, 3 Doors Down played both days of
1050-565: The Rock n' Roll Express tour along with Collective Soul and opening act Soul Asylum . The tour had shows in 36 cities in the United States. In July 2018, Brad Arnold stated that 3 Doors Down had been writing new material; "Who knows when we'll follow that one up. But we have been writing new songs. Maybe we'll release a single or a couple of new songs. We just might not release an album for a while. We still love creating new material — there's just not
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#17328517500901100-457: The U.S. Session drummer Josh Freese was hired to record drums for the album. Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson produced and performed on three tracks for the record, "Dangerous Game", "Dead Love", and "Wasted Me", but only "Dangerous Game" would appear on the finished product. The band hired Canadian Daniel Adair to play drums for the Away From the Sun tour. He would go on to record the drums for
1150-685: The US, including the Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, and the Habitat for Humanity, as well as providing aid and assistance to the Gulf Coast region of Mississippi during Hurricane Katrina . In 2006, Brad Arnold stated that approximately $ 900,000 had been raised. When the Mississippi town of Waveland took an especially hard hit from Hurricane Katrina, the charity was able to purchase three police cars and
1200-531: The US. In February 2014, Todd Harrell was arrested in Mississippi once again for a DUI . Afterward, the band released a statement that Harrell was permanently out of the band, and that they would continue with Justin Biltonen as his replacement. In June, Henderson announced that the new album would be titled Us and the Night . It was originally set to be released between September and November 2015. In January 2016,
1250-539: The album cover reads 3:05. The three-piece began to record demo material in 1997. The demo recording sessions took place at the Holly House Recording studio in Biloxi, Mississippi . The band's demo songs were mixed and recorded by Clyde Holly, with the recordings being released on a self-titled CD in 1997. 1,000 copies of the demo CD were released initially, with 1,000 more copies being released two years later. When
1300-557: The album's release date was finally revealed to be March 11, 2016. The band then went on tour around North America and in festivals such as Fort rock and Carolina Rebellion. 3 Doors Down toured the UK and Europe with multiple sold-out shows. Former guitarist Matt Roberts died on August 20, 2016, at the age of 38 from a prescription drug overdose. 3 Doors Down performed at the presidential inauguration concert of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2017. Arnold told TMZ that he
1350-567: The band Puddle of Mudd joined as drummer to replace Adair, who departed to join Nickelback . Studio albums Brad Arnold Bradley Kirk Arnold (born September 27, 1978) is an American musician , best known as the lead singer and drummer (and only remaining original member) of the Mississippi-based rock band 3 Doors Down . Arnold grew up in Escatawpa, Mississippi . He wrote
1400-696: The band appeared at several smaller shows including one in Huntington, NY. The band performed at Download Festival 2013 at the Zippo Encore Stage on the Friday of the three-day festival. From the tailend of 2012 through to March 2013, 3 Doors Down went on a joint headlining tour with US rock band Daughtry to promote Daughtry's 3rd studio album release. The cover of "In the Air Tonight" was captured and uploaded to Daughtry's official YouTube channel. The band also played
1450-523: The band gave the CD to local radio station WCPR-FM , they started playing the demo recording of " Kryptonite " and it became the No. 1 requested song on the station for over 15 weeks. The station's program director sent the song to manager Phin Daly who in turn showed it to Bill McGathy, his employer at In De Goot Entertainment. Two years after the band formed, Todd Harrell asked rhythm guitarist Chris Henderson to join
1500-573: The band in 1998. The band rose to international fame with their 2000 debut single, " Kryptonite ", which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and led them to sign with Universal Records . It was followed by their debut studio album, The Better Life (2000), which became the 11th-best-selling album of that year and received septuple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The group
1550-581: The band's new bassist. The tour, starting in Moscow, Russia began on May 31, 2013. On July 20, 2013, they played live at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve . In January 2014, Chris Henderson stated that their new album would be released sometime in the year. From the end of 2013 into 2014, the band embarked on an acoustic tour entitled "Songs from the Basement" and toured around
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1600-574: The band's next studio release, and was with the band aboard the USS George Washington (CVN-73) to film the music video "When I'm Gone". In 2003, 3 Doors Down released a live EP entitled Another 700 Miles consisting of recordings from a live performance by the band in Chicago, Illinois. Another 700 Miles has since been certified Gold in the United States. In addition to featuring some of 3 Doors Down's hit singles from their previous two albums,
1650-516: The band. Prior to joining 3 Doors Down in 1998 as the band's rhythm guitarist, Chris Henderson was in a music group named Burning Bridges. The band was booked in New York to perform a showcase at the CBGB music club. Daly told HitQuarters : "Once they got on stage and started playing it was apparent the magic was in the music. So we moved to sign them." 3 Doors Down's first studio album, The Better Life ,
1700-457: The chart since April 2016. In February 2018, during an interview with Detroit Metro Times , rhythm guitarist Chris Henderson stated about the performance, "it wasn't a Trump thing. That's what people don't understand. It was the inauguration of a president of the United States of America." and "this is history-making stuff. It's a one-in-a-lifetime chance to do something for your country. So that's why we did it." In 2018, 3 Doors Down embarked on
1750-462: The conservative radar." Vail continued that the band's choice to perform had a lot to do with their "God, guns, and country black-and-white sort of viewpoint" and that "they spend a lot of time going to Iraq, doing service, playing for the troops." In the week following the performance, the band's The Greatest Hits compilation album reentered the Billboard 200 at a new peak of No. 94; the album had debuted and peaked at No. 100 in 2012 and had been off
1800-456: The four scheduled shows in the U.S. for April and May had been cancelled out of respect for Shoulders and his family. The European tour with Prime Circle and the summer tour dates with Daughtry , which had been announced the day after the incident in Nashville, remained intact. On May 24, a week before the start on the European tour, Justin Biltonen, formerly of The Campaign 1984, was announced as
1850-515: The members of the band saw the effects of Katrina's devastation. By 2005, the band had sold 12 million albums. The band's third studio album, 2005's Seventeen Days , has been certified platinum. Of the singles from it, " Let Me Go " and " Behind Those Eyes " charted with the most success. "Live for Today", " Landing in London " (on which Bob Seger sang the second verse and provided back-up vocals), and "Here by Me" were also released as singles. During
1900-482: The musician's doctor in the courtroom, accusing the physician of prescribing Harrell far too many pain pills. Harrell was also charged with bringing controlled substances into a correctional detention facility. Harrell's court and trial dates have been repeatedly postponed by Harrell's attorneys for various reasons, including a rehab stay. In December 2015, Harrell was sentenced to two years' imprisonment followed by six years of probation. 3 Doors Down later announced that
1950-474: The previous record set by Carrie Underwood , an event that sold out in 48 hours. The Covelli Centre has been at the forefront of what is hoped to be a major downtown revitalization in the city of Youngstown. The downtown economy has benefitted since its opening, primarily from guests patronizing its bars and restaurants before and after events. The city and other private firms came to an agreement that allowed people to park for free in downtown on days when there
2000-630: The show include Lynyrd Skynyrd , Shinedown , Alter Bridge , Staind , Hinder , Switchfoot , Tracy Lawrence , Sara Evans , and others. Past auction items include a Paul Stanley guitar played on the KISS Farewell Tour, a total of four Roger Bourget motorcycles, access to the Dale Jr. racing suite, NASCAR artwork by Brad Daley, numerous signed guitars, and sports memorabilia. Canadian drummer Daniel Adair played drums on tour from 2002 to 2006. Shortly after Seventeen Days , Greg Upchurch of
2050-694: The show was performed at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. In addition to a concert from 3 Doors Down and friends, there is also an auction, which includes numerous items from musical friends, sports icons, and other various supporters of the band and the charity. There is an average of 60 items auctioned off yearly, and proceeds are given to TBLF. As of 2016, The Better Life Foundation annual benefit concert has been held at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, North Carolina. Past performers at
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2100-484: The song " Kryptonite " in high school during math class at age 15. Arnold is a founding member of 3 Doors Down, and was 16 years old at the time of the band's formation. Arnold was initially both a drummer and a singer, before focusing on the latter role around the time guitarist Chris Henderson joined the band. Arnold is a recovering alcoholic who stopped drinking in 2016. He was married to his first wife Crystal Roberts from 2001 to 2007. On February 1, 2006, Arnold
2150-512: The song "In the Presence of the Lord" on the compilation album Oh Happy Day: An All-Star Music Celebration . In 2009, the band recorded a Christmas song called " Where My Christmas Lives ", which was the first Christmas song Brad Arnold had ever written. It was digitally released along with seven acoustic songs on December 8. Six of these acoustic tracks were from the previous self-titled album, and one
2200-449: The studio to record three or four new songs to put on their first Greatest Hits album, which was released on November 19, 2012. During the tail end of the Gang of Outlaws tour, they debuted a new song "One Light" which was included on the band's The Greatest Hits . Guitarist Chris Henderson announced on Twitter they would be back in the studio a few weeks after the tour had ended. In late 2012,
2250-674: Was "proud" to perform and that he thinks it would be a "good experience". Fans of the band expressed mixed to negative feedback about it performing at the inauguration; the band received criticism and ridicule for playing at the event. 3 Doors Down's business manager, Angus Vail, explained to Vice the reasons behind the band's decision to perform by saying: "Well, 3 Doors actually played George W. Bush 's inauguration. They are good Mississippi and Alabama boys — they come from conservative families. You know, they're really good guys, but they have very different political beliefs. Because they played both Bush's inaugurations, they've obviously been on
2300-501: Was an acoustic version of "Where my Christmas Lives". 3 Doors Down released their fifth studio album, Time of My Life , on July 19, 2011. The band had earlier released "When You're Young" as the first single from the album on January 10, 2011. The single reached a position of 81 on the US Billboard Hot 100 . A second single from the album, "Every Time You Go" was released to digital outlets on May 23, 2011. The band embarked on
2350-494: Was announced that GM had decided not to renew their naming rights deal with the city. The city was in the process of negotiating with local Chevy dealers to keep the name of the facility the same. [1] On Wednesday, April 30, 2009 Covelli Enterprises (a local franchisee of Panera Bread and O'Charley's restaurants), signed a 3-year, $ 120,000 naming-rights deal, giving the Centre its current name. [2] Starting in November 2008,
2400-594: Was later joined by drummer Richard Liles, who played during the tour for their first album. Their second album, Away from the Sun (2002), was met with continued success and debuted at number eight on the Billboard 200 , also receiving multi-platinum certification by the RIAA and spawning the hit singles " When I'm Gone " and " Here Without You ". The band toured extensively for two years, performing at nearly 1,000 worldwide shows following its release. Their third and fourth studio albums, Seventeen Days (2005) and their self-titled fourth album (2008), both debuted atop
2450-423: Was released on February 8, 2000, and went on to become the 11th best-selling album of the year, selling over four million copies. It has since been certified 7× platinum, thanks in large part to the international hit singles "Kryptonite", " Loser ", and " Duck and Run ". A fourth single, " Be Like That " was re-recorded for the 2001 film American Pie 2 , with alternate lyrics for the first three lines; this version
2500-505: Was replaced by Chet Roberts, who was formerly Chris Henderson's guitar tech. Harrell was fired from the band in 2013, after being charged with vehicular homicide, and was replaced by bassist Justin Biltonen. 3 Doors Down initially consisted of Brad Arnold as the lead vocalist and drummer, Matt Roberts as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist, and Todd Harrell as the bass guitarist. The band began to perform outside Escatawpa, Mississippi , eventually coming up with their official name during
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