Dave Mason to Play the Colonial, 10/9

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Dave Mason will perform at the Colonial on Wednesday, October 9 at 7:30pm.

Tickets to Dave Mason are $25-$45. Contact the Colonial Ticket Office at 111 South Street, Pittsfield by calling 413-997-4444. Tickets can also be bought online atwww.berkshiretheatregroup.org. Ticket Offices are open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturdays 10am-2pm or on any performance day from 10am until curtain. All schedules and prices are subject to change.

With a career spanning nearly 50 years, Dave Mason is an accomplished producer, performer and songwriter. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his work with the band Traffic, Mason has penned over 100 songs, including "Feelin' Alright" and "We Just Disagree."

Throughout his career Mason has worked with some of the most influential bands and musicians in rock and roll. He performed on The Rolling Stones' Beggar's Banquet, George Harrison's All Things Must Pass, Paul McCartney's "Listen To What The Man Said" and Jimi Hendrix's Electric Ladyland.

Five highly successful albums for the CBS/Sony label followed, four of which received gold album certification in the US. His next album Let It Flow sold millions of copies and contained the major Mason classic "We Just Disagree."

In addition to performing to sold-out audiences and being a permanent staple in record collections and hearts of fans around the world, Mason's unique guitar work can be heard on many landmark albums and songs. His work and career remains linked with numerous other members of rock and roll elite, including: Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Fleetwood Mac, Graham Nash, Stephen Stills, Rita Coolidge, Delaney & Bonnie, Leon Russell, Ron Wood, Jim Capaldi, Mama Cass Elliot, and The Spencer Davis Group.

Dave Mason's career spans several important rock eras, and encompasses his work as a producer, performer, songwriter, and consummate guitarist. Mason is involved in the program he co-founded, Work Vessels for Veterans (WVFV); an all-volunteer movement that provides veterans with the tools they need to transition to civilian work. Mason is also an official supporter of Little Kids Rock, a non-profit organization that provides free musical instruments and lessons to children in public schools throughout the United States.