After winning a Grammy for his soulful ballad “Walking in Memphis,” Marc Cohn solidified his place as one of this generation’s most compelling singer-songwriters, combining the precision of a brilliant tunesmith with the passion of a great soul man. Rooted in the rich ground of American rhythm and blues, soul, and gospel and possessed of a deft storyteller’s pen, he weaves vivid, detailed, often drawn-from-life tales that evoke some of our most universal human feelings: love, hope, faith, joy, and heartbreak.

He will perform at Strings with his trio.

More at marccohnmusic.com.

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason has been performing live shows for over 50 years. What keeps audiences coming back year after year is his authentic approach to performing and the loyal presentation of his music. Mason often says, “There are no old songs, only good songs.” His love for the songs he works into his set list is evident and his enthusiasm for music is contagious. Audiences always leave his shows upbeat, happy and inspired.  

Mason’s Feelin’ Alright Tour will feature all the classic songs fans love such as Only You Know And I Know, We Just Disagree, Every Woman, All Along The Watchtower, Rock N Roll Stew, and, of course, Feelin’ Alright. In addition, you will hear songs that have inspired him as well as personal stories about rock music that only can be told by a man who has walked that historical path. Mason is a legendary living classic rock artist and will be joined by his band: Johnne Sambataro on guitar & vocals, Alvino Bennett on drums, Anthony Patler on bass, keyboards & vocals and Gretchen Rhodes on vocals. 

Best known for his soulful voice and unsurpassed guitar playing, Dave Mason was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a founding member of the group Traffic and continues performing as a solo artist with sold-out shows. His career spans several important rock eras and encompasses his work as a producer, performer, songwriter, and consummate guitarist. A quintessential ‘artiste’, Mason has collaborated with numerous members of the music elite including Jimi Hendrix, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Eric Clapton, among many others. 

More at www.davemasonmusic.com.

VIP MEET & GREET TICKETS AVAILABLE

EXPERIENCE DETAILS: (Does not include Show Ticket)

Attend Sound Check and meet with Dave before enjoying a night of terrific music. This is your chance to chat, ask the questions you have always wanted to ask, shake hands, take personal photos and have memorabilia signed.  There are only a limited number of opportunities made available for each show.

Included in the package are personal pictures with Dave, an exclusive VIP laminate/Backstage Pass, 8×10 color photo or a tour booklet plus a merchandise item (array of items will vary depending on availability). This VIP package is an add-on experience for ticket holders. It does not include a ticket for the show. Please be sure to purchase your concert tickets either from the venue box office or via their website.  In order to provide fans with the best possible experience, a VIP Experience with Dave must be purchased 48 hours prior to the show.

The Steeldrivers have a legacy defined by quality and consistency. With diverse influences, commitment to song structure, and elements of Americana, country, blues, rock, and soul the Steeldrivers illustrate the talent that has earned them a spot on the top of the charts and many accolades, including Grammy nominations and a win.

They say the only thing consistent about change is…well, that it changes. Whether through design or destiny, that’s a precept the SteelDrivers know all too well. Throughout their career — one that encompasses four highly acclaimed albums and any number of awards and accolades — the band has demonstrated the ability to adapt to change with unwavering persistence. Theirs is a lingering legacy defined by quality and consistency. It’s one in which they’ve never stopped looking forward, successfully marshaling their resources for wherever that trajectory takes them.

Ultimately, it’s all about the music. “Our dedication and determination remain intact,” says singer, songwriter, and fiddler Tammy Rogers. “We honor our older music by always putting our focus on the songs. Some people describe our music as being bluegrass-based, but the fact is, we’re not bound to any one regimen. I liken us to what the Rolling Stones would sound like if they played banjos, fiddles, and mandolins – it’s that rock-n-roll edge played on traditional instruments. I don’t know if that’s true, but we are primarily a band that’s centered around songwriting and also just happens to have a bluegrass background.”

That persistent push could be called the key to SteelDrivers’ success. Each step in their journey has created a new chapter, one that finds them building on the past but consolidating their strengths as they build for the future.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo carries a message of peace, love, and harmony as they travel the world year after year. They bring this message, in song and dance, to every theater they perform in. The group sings from a traditional music called isicathamiya (is-cot-a-ME-Ya), which developed in the mines of South Africa.

South Africa’s Ladysmith Black Mambazo was founded in the early 1960s by Joseph Shabalala. It took several years for Joseph to find the best singers to join his group but in early 1969, with four brothers and three cousins, Joseph had the voices he long dreamed of his group having.

During the 1970’s Ladysmith Black Mambazo established themselves as the most successful singing group in South Africa. In the mid-1980s, American singer/songwriter Paul Simon visited South Africa and incorporated the group’s rich harmonies into the famous Graceland album – a landmark recording that was considered seminal in introducing world music to mainstream audiences. In addition to their work with Paul Simon, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has recorded with Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, Sarah McLachlan, Josh Groban, Emmylou Harris, Melissa Etheridge, and many others.