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http://music.generationq.net/bm/tour/australia/John-Mellencamp-tour-with-Sheryl-Crow-030788.shtmlJohn Mellencamp to tour with special guest Sheryl Crow
For the first time in fifteen years John Mellencamp will tour Australia and New Zealand with Sheryl Crow as special guest.
The Frontier Touring Company and Roundhouse Entertainment are delighted to announce that for the first time in fifteen years John Mellencamp will tour Australia and New Zealand. The legendary singer songwriter who has sold nearly 2 million units in Australia over his outstanding career is back. John will perform his hits as well as debuting material from his brand new album ‘Life, Death, Love & Freedom’ album - out through Hear Music and Universal Music on July 12th, 2008.
John will bring with him his legendary touring band; Mike Wancic – his veteran guitarist of 30 years, Troye Kinnett on Keyboards, Miriam Sturm on violin, Dane Clark on drums, Andy York on guitar and John Gunnell on bass.
Mellencamp was inducted earlier this year into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and this past December received the ASCAP Foundation’s Champion Award in recognition of the his outstanding use of music in the service of humanity. He continues to headline the annual Farm Aid event in the USA that he co-founded with Willie Nelson.
Joining John on tour will be special guest Sheryl Crow. Returning to Australia for the first time since 1997, Sheryl will also perform her hits; All I Wanna Do, If It Makes You Happy plus feature material from her album ‘Detours’ released earlier this year through Universal Music. There will also be a Sheryl Crow Live DVD released through the Soundstage imprint, distributed by Liberator in Australia to coincide with the tour announcement.
Finally we are thrilled to confirm Shane Nicholson will be the special guest at the Australian indoor shows. Shane first came to prominence with Brisbane band Pretty Violet Stain, he then recorded and has released two solo albums; ‘It’s a Movie’ in 2003 & ‘Faith & Science’ in 2006. Most recently Shane co-wrote, performed and co-produced the number one Australian album ‘Rattlin Bones’ with his wife and music partner Kasey Chambers.
Tickets on sale for ALL events on Monday July 7th at 9 am local time.
Saturday November 15th A Day On The Green – Sandalford, WA
Ticketmaster 136 100 www.ticketmaster.com.au
Special guest: Toby
Wednesday November 19th Adelaide Entertainment Centre, SA
Ticketek 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au
Friday November 21st Rod Laver Arena – Melbourne, Vic
Ticketek 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au
Saturday November 22nd A Day On The Green – Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley, Vic
Ticketmaster 136 100 www.ticketmaster.com.au
Special guest: The Vandas
Tuesday November 25th Brisbane Entertainment Centre, QLD
Ticketek 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au
Friday November 28th Acer Arena – Sydney, NSW
Ticketek 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au
Saturday November 29th A Day On The Green - Bimbadgen Estate, Hunter Valley, NSW
Ticketmaster 136 100 www.ticketmaster.com.au
Special guest: Felicity Urquhart
Wednesday December 3rd Vector Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
Ticketmaster 09 970 9700 www.ticketmaster.co.nz
Special guest: Gin Wigmore
Saturday December 6th A Day On The Green – Alana Estate Winery, Wellington NZ
Ticketmaster 09 970 9700 www.ticketmaster.co.nz
Special guest: Gin Wigmore
Sunday December 7th A Day On The Green – Mudhouse Winery, Christchurch NZ
Ticketmaster 09 970 9700 www.ticketmaster.co.nz
Special guest: Gin Wigmore