Award-Winning Musician John Mellencamp is Coming To The Bushnell in March

Fresh off the heels of his sold-out “Live and In Person 2023” North American tour, John Mellencamp confirms its continuation with “Live and In Person 2024.” Mellencamp will perform for one night only in 27 new cities including a March 13, 2024 engagement at Hartford's historic Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts . Tickets for this unforgettable performance go on sale November 3 at 10AM. Tickets will be available online at bushnell.org, by calling (860) 987-5900 or by visiting The Bushnell Box Office at 166 Capitol Avenue (Mon-Fri from 10am to 5pm).

 

Presented by longtime promoter AEG Presents, the tour will begin in Rochester, NY on March 8 and conclude in Savannah, GA on April 23. Mellencamp will also perform in Newark, NJ, Hartford, CT, Birmingham, AL, Green Bay, WI, Washington, D.C. and more. Complete list of dates below.

 

Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets for all US dates beginning Tuesday, October 31 at 10am local time until Thursday, November 2 at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com. (confirming)

Register now at mellencamp.com for the Mellencamp mailing list presale beginning November 1 at 10AM local time.

 

A limited number of exclusive VIP packages will also be available starting Tuesday, October 31 at 10am local time. These exclusive offers an amazing selection of reserved seated tickets, autographed memorabilia, special merchandise and more. Tickets will go on-sale to the general public on Friday, November 3 at 10AM local time.

 

The new dates celebrate Mellencamp's most recent album, Orpheus Descending, released to widespread critical acclaim this June on Republic Records.

 

He will continue to perform songs from the new LP, Orpheus Descending, during his live set. The Chicago Tribune says “Awash in death, ‘Hey God' functioned as a plea for deliverance from senseless gun violence. Preceded by a story about his encounter with a 20-something homeless woman, the solo acoustic ‘The Eyes of Portland' took aim at the empty “thoughts and prayers” condolences offered as a solution to major tragedies and dilemmas.” 

 

Orpheus Descending, produced by Mellencamp and recorded at his own Belmont Mall Studio, marks Mellencamp's twenty fifth studio album. One of his most personal records to date, standout tracks “Hey God” and “The Eyes of Portland” focus on social issues Mellencamp continues to passionately advocate for. 

Mellencamp is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a recipient of the John Steinbeck Award, ASCAP Foundation's Champion Award, The Woody Guthrie Award and Americana Music Association's Lifetime Achievement Award and more recently, the Founders Award, the top honor assigned by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers and a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame. 

 

Last year, he released a deluxe edition reissue of his beloved seminal album, Scarecrow, which features a massive collection of bonus tracks, rarities and more never previously shared before. Listen HERE. His critically acclaimed studio LP, Strictly A One-Eyed Jack, was released early last year to praise from The New York Times, NPR Music, Associated Press, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and more. 

 

Mellencamp has continued to focus on another facet of his artistic expression: painting. Last year, he released a self-curated book of his work, John Mellencamp: Paintings and Assemblages, which is out now on Rizzoli New York. 

 

John Mellencamp LIVE AND IN PERSON 2024 TOUR

March 8—Rochester, NY—West Herr Auditorium Theatre

March 10—Newark, NJ—New Jersey Performing Arts Center

March 11—Worcester, MA—The Hanover Theatre

March 13—Hartford, CT—The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts

March 14—Schenectady, NY—Proctors

March 16—Erie, PA—Warner Theatre

March 17—Toledo, OH—Stranahan Theater

March 19—East Lansing, MI—Wharton Center

March 20—Richmond, KY—EKU Center for the Arts

March 22—Muncie, IN—Emens Auditorium

March 23—Springfield, IL—UIS Performing Arts Center

March 25—Green Bay, WI—The Weidner

March 26—Madison, WI—Overture Center for the Arts

March 27—Rockford, IL—Coronado Performing Arts Center

April 4—Duluth, MN—DECC Symphony Hall

April 5—Des Moines, IA—Des Moines Civic Center

April 7—Omaha, NE—Orpheum Theater

April 9—Springfield, MO—Juanita K. Hammons Hall for Performing Arts

April 10—Little Rock, AR—Robinson Center

April 12—Birmingham, AL—BJCC Concert Hall

April 14—Greensboro, NC—Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts

April 15—Chattanooga, TN—Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium

April 17—Fayetteville, NC—Crown Theatre

April 18—Washington, D.C.—DAR Constitution Hall

April 20—Columbia, SC—Township Auditorium

April 21—Norfolk, VA—Chrysler Hall

April 23—Savannah, GA—Johnny Mercer Theatre

 

About The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts 

 

For more than 90 years, The Bushnell has been central to life in Greater Hartford serving as its unique gathering place for arts, education, and community activities. As a dynamic 21st Century performing arts center, The Bushnell presents, creates, inspires and shares the best in the performing arts; and in partnership with others, serves as a catalyst to advance education, promote economic development and build a sense of community in Central Connecticut. Today, The Bushnell, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, is the State's largest arts organization and has been deemed a "Connecticut Cultural Treasure." Learn More: bushnell.org 

 

About AEG Presents

 

Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across five continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, and Firefly — continue to set the bar for the live music experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as The Rolling Stones, Ed SHeeran, Elton John, Taylor Swift, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, Kenny Chesney, Paul McCartney, and Katy Perry, in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as The Bowery Presents, Concerts West, Frontier Touring, Goldenvoice, Madison House Presents, Marshall Arts, Messina Touring Group, PromoWest Productions, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach. More information can be found at www.aegpresents.com.

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