King Center Adds Six New Shows To Its Season!

The King Center has added six new shows to its season! See the full details below and take your pick from any of the wide variety of concerts and shows being offered at the venue this season.

ANDY MCKEE 'NEXT CHAPTER TOUR'

In the Studio Theatre

Tuesday, February 21, 7:30 pm

Tickets on Sale Friday, September 16th at Noon

Tickets starting at $38 (inclusive of fees)

Andy McKee is among the world's finest acoustic guitarists. His youthful energy and attention to song structure and melodic content elevates him above the rest. He entertains both the eye and the ear as he magically transforms the steel string guitar into a full orchestra via his use of altered tunings, tapping, partial capos, percussive hits and a signature two-handed technique. McKee's crossover success has helped him to achieve millions upon millions of YouTube viewers, underscoring his emergence as one of today's most unique and influential artists. He has been featured as a cover story in both Acoustic Guitar Magazine in the U.S. and Acoustic Magazine in the UK, and is also the figurehead of the unique Guitar Masters tours.

Live performances of Andy's have become a point of fascination with his loyal followers, so in late 2015, Andy decided it was time to release a live album. Featuring tracks from his entire catalog, Live Book was recorded live at The Melting Point in Athens, GA, the Red Clay Music Foundry in Duluth, GA, and Workplay in Birmingham, AL. McKee went through the recordings from all three shows and selected the finest takes of each set. Reflecting on the song choices, he looks to provide current fans the chance to relive their favorite shows, and hopes that he can showcase the energy he creates for those who haven't been able to attend a show and new fans alike. If you love the artistry of a great guitarist, you won't want to miss him in concert in our Studio Theatre! www.andymckee.com

Southside Johnny AND THE ASBURY JUKES

Thursday, February 23, 8 pm

Tickets on Sale Friday, September 16th at Noon

Tickets starting at $54.75 (inclusive of fees)

In a business where success is defined as getting a second single and longevity measured in nanoseconds, simply surviving for thirty-plus years is a rare accomplishment. Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes have not only survived, they have flourished: more than thirty albums, several EPs and a box set; thousands of live performances around the globe; a legion of dedicated and enthusiastic fans; dozens of classic songs; and a release named by Rolling Stone one of the "top 100 albums of the 70s and 80s." Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes emerged from the New Jersey shore scene in 1974, and though they carried over a significant influence from Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, the Jukes evolved as more of a white R&B horn band in the Memphis Stax Records tradition. The band is well known for high-energy shows and no-hold barred songs, including I Don't Wanna Go Home, Havin' A Party, The Fever, Talk To Me, Trapped Again and This Time It's For Real. Still tinged with the exuberant rhythm and blues feel that is the Jukes' trademark, and loaded with the driving sound of the legendary Jukes horn section, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes continue to expound their signature Jersey Shore sound - all for the sheer joy of it! www.southsidejohnny.com

THE YARDBIRDS & VANILLA FUDGE

Saturday, March 4, 8 pm

Tickets on Sale Friday, September 16th at Noon

Tickets starting at $58 (inclusive of fees)

An Elko Concerts Production

The Yardbirds are more than a Rock band...they are an institution. To the casual music fan, The Yardbirds are best known as the band that honed the skills of future "guitar gods" Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page; and for their slew of chart hits, including For Your Love, Heart Full of Soul, I'm A Man and Over Under Sideways Down. The Yardbirds melded heavy rock, wild jams, and an improvisatory feel, and continue to influence generations of bands. Go to a Yardbirds show and you'll find crowds filled with 20-somethings to baby boomers all thrilling to this band's legendary power. Watching The Yardbirds in action is experiencing rock'n'roll history.

Beginning in 1967, Vanilla Fudge rocked the world with a new sound, influencing a generation of musicians and creating a legion of loyal fans. Fudge was one of the first American groups to infuse psychedelia into a heavy rock sound to create "psychedelic symphonic rock," an eclectic genre which would eventually morph into heavy metal. With their new CD on Cleopatra Records Sprit of 67, Vanilla Fudge are ready to Rock the world! Currently, three of the four original members; Mark Stein, Vince Martell and Carmine Appice, with Pete Bremy on bass, are touring. They will be celebrating their 50th year Anniversary in 2017.

Karla Bonoff - In the Studio Theatre

Thursday, March 16, 7:30 pm

Tickets on Sale Friday, September 16th at Noon

Tickets starting at $ 43 (inclusive of fees)

A Brevard Music Group Production

Karla Bonoff was a songwriter by the age of fifteen. She also established herself as a gifted singer. After Karla's first album was released, she landed the coveted spots on major tours, opening for James Taylor and Jackson Browne. Two subsequent albums, Restless Nights and Wild Heart of the Young, established Karla as one of LA's major artists and songwriters. In addition to her own recordings, Karla has seen her songs become hits for Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna Judd and Linda Ronstadt. Karla's legacy as a writer and perseverance as a performer are spoken best in a Billboard Magazine review of Karla's All My Life recording. "Long before Alanis and Jewel, there was a breed of singer/songwriters whose earthly anthems of soul-searching, heartache and joy touched souls in a way few can muster today." People magazine ranked her song All My Life as one of the top 5 most popular wedding songs. Throughout the years, Karla has continued to do what she does best. She's toured with Bonnie Raitt, John Prine, J.D. SOUTHER and others, building up a passionate audience which usually results in sold-out houses everywhere. Often after her concerts, Karla talks with fans and signs CDs and well-worn LP covers people bring to her shows. The perfect concert for the intimate setting of the Studio Theatre! www.karlabonoff.com

THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND

Sunday, March 19, 7 pm

Tickets on Sale Friday, September 16th at Noon

Tickets starting at $47 (inclusive of fees)

An Elko Concerts Production

From his Dove Award winning gospel albums to his genre defining Southern rock anthems and his CMA Award winning country hits, few artists have left a more indelible mark on America's musical landscape than Charlie Daniels. An outspoken patriot, beloved mentor to young artists and still a road warrior at age 78, Charlie has parlayed his passion for music into a multi-platinum career and a platform to support the military, underprivileged children and others in need. His own unique voice as an artist emerged as Charlie recorded his self-titled solo album in 1970 for Capitol Records. Two years later he formed the Charlie Daniels Band and the group scored its first hit with the top ten Uneasy Rider. Since then the CDB has populated radio with such memorable hits as Long Haired Country Boy, The South's Gonna Do It Again, In America, The Legend of Wooley Swamp and of course, his signature song, The Devil Went Down to Georgia, which won a Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group in 1979 as well as single of the year at the Country Music Association Awards. The CDB will perform 100 concert dates this year including performances on the Grand Ole Opry. Be sure to see him when he makes a stop at the King Center! www.charliedaniels.com

GET THE LED OUT

Friday, March 24, 8 pm

Tickets on Sale Friday, September 16th at Noon

Tickets starting at $33 (inclusive of fees)

An Elko Concerts Production

From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out has captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live, like you've never heard before. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-creates the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album...GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings what the audience wants...a high energy Zeppelin concert with an honest, heart-thumping intensity. Whether it's the passion and fury with which they deliver the blues-soaked, groove-driven rock anthems, it's their attention to detail and nuance that makes a Get The Led Out performance a truly awe-inspiring event! The ultimate Led Zeppelin tribute band! www.gtlorocks.com

Tickets may be purchased by visiting kingcenter.com or by calling the King Center Ticket Office at 321.242.2219. Ticket office hours are Monday - Friday, Noon - 6pm & Sat, Noon - 4pm.