Def Leppard, Poison, Tesla join forces on tour

Def Leppard will return to the road this spring for a three month run across North America. It is set to kick off in April in Manchester, NH and wrap in June in Indianapolis, IN.

Joining Def Leppard on select dates are Poison and Tesla. Please see full tour routing below. Tickets will go on sale on Jan. 20-21 at LiveNation.com. Def LeppardRock Brigade Concert Club presales begins on Jan. 17, also at LiveNation.com.

Front man Joe Elliott says, "We're thrilled to be able to take this tour to cities we didn't play in 2016. The demand for us to return, or rather extend the tour was phenomenal! There's a great buzz around the band right now and we're loving the fact that we can do this with the latest album being so well received."

In conjunction with the announcement of their North American tour, Def Leppard also premieres a live video for "Animal" via Brave Words. Click here to view. The live video clip is from the band's recently announced concert film, And There Will Be A Next Time - Live From Detroit which will be released on Feb. 10 via Eagle Rock Entertainment. Click here to purchase.

Guitarist Phil Collen notes, "Our last full concert DVD, excluding Viva! Hysteria, was 1987's In the Round, In Your Face, which was shot on video. We felt an updated version was way overdue so here it is, the brand new Def Leppard concert experience!"

Def Leppard will now share their performance - filmed at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI - on DVD+2CD, Blu-ray+2CD and Digital Video.

Added Elliott: “I had this idea that we should film one of the shows from the 2016 tour because apart from the ‘Viva Hysteria’ shows, we hadn’t actually had a live performance filmed since 1988. With a new album out that was being so well received, it was just a case of where to do it. From the second the house lights went down, we could see the sun setting from the stage, and the energy from the crowd just seemed to intensify. It was a good choice and a great way to document Def Leppard in 2016.”

As a bonus, the DVD set will include the official music videos for “Let’s Go”, “Dangerous,” and “Man Enough,” and the lyric video for “Let’s Go.”

With two Diamond sales awards to their credit, Def Leppard—Elliott, Collen, Vivian Campbell, Rick Savage and Rick Allen—put out a self-titled album in 2015 that featured the singles "Dangerous" and "Let's Go." Both hit #1 on the Billboard Top Rock Albums Chart.

This upcoming tour marks the first time in over five years that Poison will tour with all original members including Bret Michaels, CC DeVille, Bobby Dall and Rikki Rockett. Poison has sold over 40 million records and is known for hits including Nothin' But a Good Time, Every Rose Has Its Thorn, Talk Dirty to Me, Unskinny Bop and Something to Believe In.

Singer Bret Michaels enthuses, "I could not be more excited. I know all of us will give one thousand percent on stage and we are looking forward to performing our hits together. I personally could not be more thankful for the three generations of fans and I love the music of Def Leppard and Tesla. This will be an amazing night of rock and roll."

Tour dates:

April 8, 2017				Manchester, NH	SNHU Arena
April 10, 2017				Montreal, QC	Bell Centre *
April 12, 2017				Uncasville, CT	Mohegan Sun Arena
April 14, 2017				Baltimore, MD	Royal Farms Arena
April 15, 2017				Uniondale, NY	Nassau Coliseum
April 17, 2017				Grand Rapids, MI	Van Andel Arena
April 19, 2017				Green Bay, WI	Resch Center^
April 21, 2017				St Paul, MN	Xcel Energy Center
April 22, 2017				Sioux Falls, SD	Sanford Premier Center
April 24, 2017				Des Moines, IA	Wells Fargo Arena
April 26, 2017				Louisville, KY	KFC Yum! Center **
April 27, 2017				Nashville, TN	Bridgestone Arena
April 29, 2017				Ft Myers, FL	Fort Rock ***
April 30, 2017				Jacksonville, FL	Welcome to Rockville ***
May 2, 2017				Tuscaloosa, AL	Tuscaloosa Amphitheatre
May 3, 2017				Atlanta, GA	Lakewood Amphitheatre
May 5, 2017				Charlottesville, VA	John Paul Jones Arena
May 6, 2017				Charlotte, NC	Carolina Rebellion ***
May 24, 2017				Lincoln, NE	Pinnacle Bank Arena
May 26, 2017				Pryor, OK	Rocklahoma ***
May 27, 2017				San Antonio, TX	River City Rockfest ***
May 29, 2017				Colorado Springs, CO	Broadmoor World Arena
May 31, 2017				Bozeman, MT	Brick Breeden Fieldhouse
June 2, 2017				Edmonton, AB	Rogers Place *
June 3, 2017				Calgary, AB	Scotiabank Saddledome *
June 6, 2017				Vancouver, BC	Rogers Arena *
June 7, 2017				Spokane, WA	Spokane Arena
June 9, 2017				Seattle, WA	White River Amph
June 10, 2017				Portland, OR	Moda Center
June 12, 2017				Fresno, CA	Save Mart Center
June 14, 2017				Ontario, CA	Citizens Bank Arena
June 16, 2017				San Diego, CA	Sleep Train Amphitheatre
June 17, 2017				Las Vegas, NV	MGM Grand Garden Arena
June 19, 2017				Salt Lake City, UT	USANA Amphitheatre
June 21, 2017				Kansas City, MO	Sprint Center **
June 22, 2017				St Louis, MO	Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
June 24, 2017				Chicago, IL	Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre^
June 25, 2017				Indianapolis, IN	Klipsch Music Center

				*	Def Leppard only
				**	Def Leppard and Poison only, no Tesla
				***	Def Leppard festival dates
				^	Green Bay, WI and Chicago, IL on sale February 10

The Mavericks look to 'Brand New Day,' Ryman gig

I always look forward to new music from these guys, whose last couple efforts have landed on my year-end lists.

The Mavericks have announced the March 31 release of Brand New Day, the first independent studio album on their own label Mono Mundo Recordings/Thirty Tigers.

“Brand New Day expresses how we feel about the journey we’re on, as a band, as a family, as a nation, as a world,” Mavericks member Raul Malo explains to Rolling Stone. “Now more than ever, we’re going to need to be more compassionate, more understanding, more loving than ever before.”

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“Brand New Day expresses how we feel about the journey we’re on, as a band, as a family, as a nation, as a world,” Mavericks member Raul Malo explains to Rolling Stone. “Now more than ever, we’re going to need to be more compassionate, more understanding, more loving than ever before.”

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After many years on major labels, the Grammy-winning Americana group set a new course with the founding of Mono Mundo and the release of their first live album, 2016’s All Night Live, Volume 1.

The 10 songs that make up Brand New Day include the tejano/bluegrass-inspired “Rolling Along,” 1960s flavored “Easy As It Seems,” accordion-fueled shuffle “I Will Be Yours” and more.

“Brand New Day expresses how we feel about the journey we’re on, as a band, as a family, as a nation, as a world,” Mavericks member Raul Malo explains to Rolling Stone. “Now more than ever, we’re going to need to be more compassionate, more understanding, more loving than ever before.”

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“Brand New Day expresses how we feel about the journey we’re on, as a band, as a family, as a nation, as a world,” Mavericks member Raul Malo explains to Rolling Stone. “Now more than ever, we’re going to need to be more compassionate, more understanding, more loving than ever before.”

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“Brand New Day expresses how we feel about the journey we’re on, as a band, as a family, as a nation, as a world,” Mavericks member Raul Malo explains to Rolling Stone. “Now more than ever, we’re going to need to be more compassionate, more understanding, more loving than ever before.”

Read More: The Mavericks Announce 'Brand New Day', Coming This Spring | http://theboot.com/the-mavericks-brand-new-day/?trackback=reddit_flat_3&trackback=tsmclip 

After years on major labels, the Grammy winning Americana band set a new course with the founding of Mono Mundo and the release of their first live album, 2016’s All Night Live, Vol. 1.

In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, leader Raul Malo said the new material reflects the journey they're on (see full track listing below).

The Mavericks formed in Miami in the late '80s, eventually moving to Nashville and launching what would be an incredible career that featured hits, sold out tours and the creation of a large and loyal fan base. The Mavericks created a one-of-a-kind sound that seamlessly blended elements of rock, Latino, folk, blues, country and more. Following a nine year hiatus, The Mavericks re-formed in 2012 going on to release two more highly acclaimed studio albums and toured relentlessly bringing their exhilarating live shows to longtime fans and new generations worldwide.

Led by the mesmerizing vocals of Raul Malo, the driving swing of drummer Paul Deakin, the masterful playing of guitarist Eddie Perez and eccentric style of keyboardist Jerry Dale McFadden, The Mavericks have once again solidified themselves as a seminal musical force, both live and in the studio. 

A special Brand New Day album release show will be at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on March 31. Tickets go on sale Jan. 13. Details HERE. 

Track listing:

Rolling Along 
Brand New Day
Easy as it Seems 
I Think of You 
Goodnight Waltz 
Damned (If You Do) 
I Will Be Yours 
Ride with Me 
I Wish You Well 
For the Ages

NAMM '17 news: Sennheiser booth performances

Sennheiser will continue its tradition of presenting musical talent at its booth stage during NAMM 2017.

Featuring both established musical acts as well as up-and-coming talent, this year’s artists include singer-songwriter Marcus Eaton (whose credits include David Crosby), jazz funk blues rockers Ari and the Alibis, country pop duo Dixie Jade and many others.

Below are the scheduled performances taking place at the booth (Hall A, 6577):

Thursday, Jan. 19
 
12 noon Lucy
1 p.m. Marcus Eaton
2 p.m. Ilisa Juried
3 p.m. Lucy
4 p.m. Jaq Mackenzie

Friday, Jan. 20

12 noon The Talbott Brothers
1 p.m. Camisha Garner
2 p.m. Ari and the Alibis
3 p.m. Daniello De Laurentiis
4 p.m. Dixie Jade

Saturday, Jan. 21

12 noon Nina Storey
1 p.m. King Washington
2 p.m. Debby Holiday
3 p.m. Shandra Dixon
4 p.m. Percy Bady

Sunday, Jan. 22

12 noon Jaq Mackenzie
1 p.m. Ronee Martin
2 p.m. Matt Cartsonis Trio
3 p.m. Marcus Eaton

Concert tour news: U2, Green Day, Biffy Clyro

It's a busy Monday, as news of several major tours arrived in my inbox. Get the lowdown below...

U2 will return to select stadiums this year with U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017, in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the band's classic album. Each show will include a performance of The Joshua Tree in its entirety, with support from Mumford & Sons, OneRepublic or The Lumineers in North America and Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds in Europe.

Released to universal acclaim on March 9, 1987 and featuring hit singles "With Or Without You", "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" and "Where The Streets Have No Name", The Joshua Tree was U2's first #1 album in the U.S., topping the charts globally including the U.K. and Ireland, selling in excess of 25 million albums worldwide.

Time Magazine put U2 on its cover in April 1987, proclaiming them "Rock's Hottest Ticket" in a defining year for the band that saw their arena dates roll into stadium shows to accommodate escalating demand.

The 12 months that followed saw the band create now-iconic moments: the traffic-stopping Grammy Award-winning music video on the roof of a Los Angeles liquor store, winning a BRIT Award and two Grammys - including Album of the Year - their first of 22 received to date, distinguishing U2 as the most awarded rock band in Grammy history.

U2's fifth studio album The Joshua Tree was produced by Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois, and featured iconic artwork which cemented the career of photographer and director Anton Corbijn. Recording took place in Dublin at Windmill Lane Studios and Danesmoate, the house which subsequently became bassist Adam Clayton's home.

"It seems like we have come full circle from when The Joshua Tree songs were originally written, with global upheaval, extreme right wing politics and some fundamental human rights at risk. To celebrate the album – as the songs seem so relevant and prescient of these times too - we decided to do these shows, it feels right for now. We're looking forward to it." – The Edge

"Recently I listened back to The Joshua Tree for the first time in nearly 30 years… it's quite an opera. A lot of emotions which feel strangely current, love, loss, broken dreams, seeking oblivion, polarisation… all the greats... I've sung some of these songs a lot… but never all of them. I'm up for it, if our audience is as excited as we are… it's gonna be a great night."- Bono

"We are off to play a few shows with U2! It's the 30th anniversary of The Joshua Tree - one of the greatest albums ever made, in our opinion, and something well worth a good celebration. It's a record that did so much for us all when we discovered it individually and if ever a record stands the test of time it's that one. So when the lads gave us a call to invite us to play a few gigs opening for them it was our great honour to accept. It's gonna be such a good few nights... " – Mumford & Sons

"I can remember covering the U2 song 'One' in bars back in NYC 10 years ago, with Jer on drums. A lot has changed since then, but still - I NEVER thought we'd get the chance to open for such a legendary band, on such a legendary album - The Joshua Tree. Their songs are so timeless and transcendent, it's impossible to imagine a time when they didn't exist. That type of songwriting has always been the mountaintop for us - songs that can transcend generations." - Wesley Schultz, The Lumineers

"The Joshua Tree is the first album I ever heard from U2 because it came out when I had just started my love affair with music as a young kid... it's the album that made me want to write songs and start a band. Joining them for this tour will be the experience of a lifetime, leaving the bucket list fully checked." - Ryan Tedder, OneRepublic

"It will be both a pleasure and an honour to play my part in what still remains the greatest show on earth." – Noel Gallagher

Following the groundbreaking iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE Tour's arena shows in 2015, U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 will see the band return to the stadium stage for the first time since 2009-2011's record-shattering U2 360° Tour, the most successful tour in history seen by over 7.3 million fans worldwide.

U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 will include U2's first ever U.S. festival headline appearance at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival this summer, as well as a hometown show in Dublin's Croke Park on July 22.

Tickets for the U2: The Joshua Tree Tour 2017 are on sale Monday, Jan. 16 in Ireland, the UK and Europe and Tuesday, Jan. 17 in the U.S. and Canada. An exclusive priority presale for U2 Subscribers is at U2.com from Jan. 11 (9am) through Jan. 13 (5pm) local times. Tickets will be general admission on the floor and reserved seating in the stands.

There will be a 4 ticket limit for subscriber purchases and a 6 ticket limit commencing with public sales. In North America, all floor tickets will be paperless unless otherwise noted. 

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR   DATES:			SUPPORT:
May 12	Vancouver, BC	BC Place	Mumford & Sons
May 14	Seattle, WA	CenturyLink Field	Mumford & Sons
May 17	Santa Clara, CA	Levi's Stadium	Mumford & Sons
May 20	Los Angeles, CA	Rose Bowl	The Lumineers
May 24	Houston, TX	NRG Stadium	The Lumineers
May 26	Dallas, TX	AT&T Stadium	The Lumineers
June 3	Chicago, IL	Soldier Field	The Lumineers
June 7	Pittsburgh, PA	Heinz Field	The Lumineers
June 8-11	Manchester, TN	Bonnaroo Festival	Multi-Artist
June 11	Miami, FL	Hard Rock Stadium	OneRepublic
June 14	Tampa, FL	Raymond James Stadium	OneRepublic
June 18	Philadelphia, PA	Lincoln Financial Field	The Lumineers
June 20	Washington DC	FedExField	The Lumineers
June 23	Toronto, ON	Rogers Centre	The Lumineers
June 25	Boston, MA	Gillette Stadium	The Lumineers
June 28	East Rutherford, NJ	MetLife Stadium	The Lumineers
July 1	Cleveland, OH	FirstEnergy Stadium	OneRepublic
EUROPEAN TOUR DATES:			SUPPORT:
July 8	London, UK	Twickenham	Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
July 12	Berlin, DE	Olympic Stadium	Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
July 15	Rome, IT	Olympic Stadium	Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
July 18	Barcelona, ES	Olympic Stadium	Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
July 22	Dublin, IE	Croke Park	Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
July 25	Paris, FR	Stade de France	Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
July 29	Amsterdam, NE	Amsterdam Arena	Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds
August 1	Brussels, BE	Stade Roi Baudouin	Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

Green Day has announced the Revolution Radio summer tour, kicking off in August and hitting amphitheaters, stadiums, and arenas across the country. UK based band Catfish and the Bottlemen will support all dates.

The band will also perform for the first time at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL and the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. Dates and on-sale information for those shows will be revealed in the coming weeks. See below for a complete list of confirmed dates.

Presale tickets will be available to Idiot Nation members on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 10:00 AM local venue time. For more information on the presale, please visit www.gdidiotnation.com. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, Jan. 13.
 
VIP packages will be available for all dates. Visit www.greenday.com for ticket info. Green Day's latest album, Revolution Radio, was released on Oct. 7 by Reprise Records and debuted at No. 1 around the world. The album features the band's 10th No. 1 song "Bang Bang" and the Top 10 "Still Breathing".

New Dates:

8/1 Auburn, WA - White River Amphitheatre^
8/2 Portland, OR - Moda Center^
8/5 Oakland, CA - Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum^
8/7 Salt Lake City, UT - USANA Amphitheatre^
8/9 Englewood, CO - Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre^
8/11 Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center^
8/12 Omaha, NE - CenturyLink Center^
8/14 Maryland Heights, MO - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre^
8/16 Noblesville, IN - Klipsch Music Center^
8/18 Toronto, ON - Budweiser Stage^
8/20 Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center^
8/21 Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Blossom Music Center^
8/26 Darien Center, NY - Darien Lake Performing Arts Center^
8/28 Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center^
8/29 Hartford, CT - The XFINITY Theatre^
8/31 Camden, NJ - BB&T Pavilion^
9/1 Raleigh, NC - Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek^
9/3 West Palm Beach, FL - Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre^
9/5 Tampa, FL - MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre^
9/6 Orange Beach, AL - The Wharf Amphitheater^
9/8 San Antonio, TX - AT&T Center^
9/9 Austin, TX - Austin360 Amphitheater^
9/11 Albuquerque, NM - Isleta Amphitheater^
9/13 Chula Vista, CA - Sleep Train Amphitheatre^
^with Catfish and the Bottlemen

Previously Announced Dates:

3/1 Phoenix, AZ - Talking Stick Resort Arena*
3/2 El Paso, TX - El Paso County Coliseum*
3/4 Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center*
3/5 Houston, TX - Toyota Center*
3/7 Tulsa, OK - BOK Center*
3/8 North Little Rock, AR - Verizon Arena*
3/10 Duluth, GA - Infinite Energy Center*
3/12 Norfolk, VA - Constant Convocation Center*
3/13 Washington, DC - Verizon Center*
3/15 Brooklyn, NY - Barclays Center*
3/17 Worcester, MA - DCU Center*
3/19 London, ON - Budweiser Gardens*
3/20 Hamilton, ON - FirstOntario Centre*
3/22 Montreal, QC - Bell Centre*
3/23 Quebec, QC - Vidéotron Centre*
3/25 Pittsburgh, PA - Petersen Events Center*
3/27 Detroit, MI - Joe Louis Arena*
3/28 Champaign, IL - State Farm Center*
3/30 Green Bay, WI - Resch Center*
4/1 Saint Paul, MN - Xcel Energy Center*
4/3 Des Moines, IA - Wells Fargo Arena*
4/5 Broomfield, CO - 1stBank Center*
4/7 Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden Arena*
4/8 San Diego, CA - Valley View Casino Center*
*with Against Me

Scottish rock trio Biffy Clyro announced a North American tour in support of their current album Ellipsis. Tickets go on sale at 10 am local time this Friday, Jan. 13 at BIFFYCLYRO.COM/SHOWS

Over the summer, Biffy Clyro performed headline sets at the Reading and Leeds festivals in the UK. Click here to view footage of "Rearrange," the set opener and their most recent single, here to view "Wolves Of Winter," and here to view "Howl".

Released by Warner Bros. Records/14th Floor Recordings in July, Ellipsis went to #1 in the UK album chart and was also #1 in Switzerland, Germany and Ireland. It remained in the U.K. Top 40 for 11 weeks before claiming the top spot on the album chart, making it Biffy Clyro's second No. 1 album after 2013's Opposites.

Tour Dates:

3/24 Las Vegas, NV Vinyl @ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
3/25 Phoenix, AZ Crescent Ballroom
3/26 Los Angeles, CA Belasco Theater
3/28 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
3/30 Seattle, WA Neptune Theatre
3/31 Vancouver, BC Vogue Theatre
4/01 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theatre
4/04 St. Paul, MN Turf Club
4/05 Chicago, IL House of Blues
4/07 Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall
4/08 Toronto, ON Phoenix Concert Theatre
4/09 Montreal, QC Café Campus
4/11 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
4/13 New York, NY Irving Plaza
4/14 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of Living Arts
4/15 Washington, DC 9:30 Club

NAMM '17 news: Martin Guitar's Dwight Yoakam, John Prine signature editions

Martin Guitar announces the debut of the new Dwight Yoakam DD28 Signature Edition and D-28 John Prine Signature Edition to be unveiled at Winter NAMM 2017 in Anaheim, CA January 19–22, 2017.

The leading acoustic guitar manufacturer teamed up with two legendary award-winning American country singer-songwriter icons to collaborate on two models that are guaranteed to generate excitement amongst guitar enthusiasts worldwide.

Dwight Yoakam DD28 Signature Edition - The Dwight Yoakam DD28 is inspired from a 1972 D-28, the guitar Yoakam has played his whole career. He has always loved the sound of his guitar and his custom signature model could not be anything less. Honky tonks and casinos are the theme for this model. Crafted from Sitka spruce top and East Indian rosewood back and sides, this model honors the classic booming sound of the Dreadnought. An ebony fingerboard is the backdrop for the inlaid mother-of-pearl and recon stone playing cards. The other truly unique feature of this instrument is the bull’s horn shaped pickguard. This guitar is sure to be a treasured instrument for years to come.(MSRP: $5999)

D-28 John Prine - This beautiful model is limited to only 70 instruments. John Prine played a 1960’s D-28 his whole life, and he wanted his signature model to replicate his coveted Martin guitar. The D-28 John Prine is crafted with an Engelmann spruce top and gorgeous Madagascar rosewood back and sides. The Madagascar rosewood headplate is inlaid with pearl angel wings, a nod to Prine’s masterpiece and most commonly covered song “Angel from Montgomery”. The top bears an antique toner finish for a warm, aged appearance. This model also features antique white binding, bone nut and saddle, an ebony bridge, and an ebony fingerboard inlaid with abalone pearl snowflakes and a very unique case made of a cream tweed exterior and bright red interior. (MSRP: $5999)

Further details on the new Martin Guitar models that will be featured at 2017 Winter NAMM, see www.martinguitar.com/new

NAMM '17 news: Grand Plaza stage performances

The 2017 NAMM Show is just around the corner, and with it, top musical acts are scheduled to rock The NAMM Nissan Grand Plaza stage.

This year will bring a variety of artists from across the sonic spectrum, with each evening offering performances from rock legends, a pro-athlete and accomplished jazz musician, and an R&B hitmaker, all in the spirit of musical diversity that can be found at The NAMM Show.

Kicking off the show on Thursday night, January 19 is rock duo RSO: Richie Sambora and Orianthi. Each a respected guitarist in their own right, Sambora and Orianthi will bring their deft fret work and monster screams to the show, marking the duo’s first NAMM performance together. Grammy® award-winner Sambora, also known for his passion for philanthropy, will offer up his world-renowned Songwriters Hall of Fame talent, addictive hooks and poetic lyrics. Platinum-selling guitarist Orianthi has enjoyed a career as a touring artist for the likes of Michael Jackson, Alice Cooper and many others, and was named by Elle magazine as one of the top “12 Greatest Female Electric Guitarists.” The pair have spent the past year touring the globe and will perform at The NAMM Show directly following a tour of the U.K., Asia and Orianthi’s native Australia.

On Friday evening, January 20, former center fielder for the New York Yankees, music education advocate and accomplished jazz musician Bernie Williams and his All-Star Band will take the stage to perform in The NAMM Foundation’s Celebration for Music Education.

Williams, who enjoyed a 16-year career in Major League Baseball, is a classically-trained guitarist, Latin Grammy®-nominated (2009’s Moving Forward) musician, and designated Turnaround Arts artist a program from the President’s Committee on Arts and Humanities. Williams and band will welcome fellow music and arts supporter, Turnaround Arts artist, singer, songwriter, and “Life is Beautiful” hitmaker, Keb’ Mo’, along with additional surprise performers throughout the evening. The NAMM Foundation’s Celebration for Music Education is designated to celebrate the many donors and supporters of the Foundation’s efforts and to encourage attendees to join in the organization’s efforts.

On Saturday, January 21, The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus celebrates its 20th Anniversary with The John Lennon Imagine Party featuring Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Ronnie Spector and The Ronettes. As the “Original Bad Girl of Rock & Roll,” Spector is best known for a long string of classic “girl group” rock anthems such as “Baby I Love You,” “Walking in The Rain,” and the international number one smash, “Be My Baby.” 

The rock icon has charted material in six consecutive decades, and along the way collaborated with everyone from Jimi Hendrix and Bruce Springsteen, to Eddie Money, Joey Ramone and The Beatles. Ronnie and John Lennon first met in London during the Ronettes’ first U.K. tour in January of 1964, and in 1966, the group was personally chosen by The Beatles to open their final tour. From their first meeting forward, Lennon and Ronnie shared a close friendship with Lennon playing and singing on Ronnie's first solo recordings in 1971. The night will celebrate the Lennon Bus’ 20th Anniversary, the connection we share through music, and inspire those in attendance to continue to build a more musical world.

Each act will start at 6:00 p.m. and be preceded by a variety of performers throughout the day. The previously announced schedule is available here: https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2017/events/schedule#concerts

Coachella 2017 lineup, on sale announced

Festival passes for both weekends go on sale Wednesday, January 4th at 11AM PST.

General Admission (GA) Pass – $399*
Allows entrance to the venue and day parking lots for all three days. GA pass holders may visit the camping areas. 

General Admission (GA) + Shuttle Pass – $474*

Allows entrance to the venue and day parking lots for all three days. GA pass holders may visit the camping areas. Any Line, Anytime Shuttle pass is included.

For more details and options, go to www.coachella.com