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  • Bonnie Raitt Headlines Rochester International Jazz Festival June 27th

    The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival will feature the great Bonnie Raitt on June 27th at the Festival’s 20th-anniversary edition. More than just a best-selling artist, expressive singer, and accomplished songwriter, Bonnie Raitt will bring her “Just Like That…Tour” on Tuesday, June 27th, 2023. The festival will be held from June 23rd to July 1st, 2023, in downtown Rochester. 

    Bonnie Raitt Headlines 20th Anniversary Festival June 27th 2023

    The infamous Raitt has become an institution in American music. Born to a musical family, the ten-time Grammy winner is the daughter of celebrated Broadway singer John Raitt and accomplished pianist/singer Marge Goddard. Raitt was raised in Los Angeles where she grew up to have a respect for the arts and a commitment to social activism. 

    Bonnie Raitt Headlines 20th Anniversary Festival June 27th 2023

    Bonnie is as known for her lifelong commitment to social activism as she is for her music. She has long been involved with the environmental movement, doing concerts around oil, nuclear power, mining, water and forest protection since the mid 70’s.

    She even stated, “I’ve always wanted to make a record here, and once vaccinations made traveling safe again, we were thrilled to get everyone back together.” The mix of sounds and approaches on Just Like That…reveals how, 50 years after the release of her debut album, Bonnie Raitt continues to personify what it means to stay creative, adventurous, and daring over the course of a life’s work. “I think the absolute joy and relief of reuniting to play live music is really palpable on this record.”

    With Just Like That…, this is her twenty-first album and first new release in more than six years. Rolling Stone even named her as both one of the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time” and one of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt continues to draw on the range of influences that have shaped her legendary career.

    Tickets for Bonnie Raitt at CGI Rochester International Jazz Fest range in price from: Boxes $140, Orchestra $125, Loge/Mezzanine $105, Balcony $85. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 16th at 10am. To purchase, click the link here or call (585) 454-2060. 

  • Latin Band Bacilos Announces ‘Back In The USA ’23’ Tour, Irving Plaza Date Set for May

    The hit Latin band, Bacilos, featuring Jorge Villamizar and André Lopes, have announced their first tour in the United States since 2004. Produced by Live Nation, the nine-city — Back in the USA ‘23 — tour kicks-off on April 27, 2023 at North Beach Bandshell in Miami, FL, and will make stops in Orlando, Atlanta, Houston, Boston and New York‘s own Irving Plaza on May 12, before wrapping up in Chicago, IL at House of Blues on May 14.

    Bacilos’ first tour in the U.S. in 19 years will make a stop at Irving Plaza in New York City on Friday, May 12, 2023.

    When curating their set the duo decided to give an exciting spin to their classic records while bringing sensational new material into their performance. In addition to Villamizar and Lopes, Bacilos will be accompanied by their high-caliber band. Moreover, having performed across Latin America to huge crowds with immense success, Bacilos’ show is representative of their vibrancy and impact-fulness as critical trendsetters in modern Latin Pop music. 

    This past year, Bacilos released new classic songs and collaborations with Latin America’s most outstanding young artists. Their music has reached around 22 million people around the globe, reaching up to 180 countries. In addition, with more than 1 million creations, Caraluna — the tittle of their Latin Grammy winning album and single — became a Worldwide trend when the community accomplished a very successful TikTok movement with new choreography.

    BACILOS BACK IN THE USA ‘23 TOUR DATES: 

    Thursday, April 27, 2023 – Miami – Miami Beach Bandshell

    Friday, April 28, 2023 – Orlando — House of Blues

    Sunday, April 30, 2023 – Atlanta – Buckhead Theatre

    Thursday, May 4, 2023 – Houston – House of Blues

    Saturday, May 6, 2023 – Austin – Emo’s

    Sunday, May 7, 2023 – Dallas – The Echo Lounge & Music Hall

    Wednesday, May 10, 2023 – Boston – Paradise Rock Club

    Friday, May 12, 2023 – New York – Irving Plaza

    Sunday, May 14, 2023 – Chicago – House of Blues

    Tickets for Bacilos go on sale starting on Friday, December 9 at 10 a.m. at Ticketmaster.

  • Goose, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Ween, and More to Headline Peach Music Festival

    Today the lineup was announced for the Peach Music Festival, a four-day event coming to Montage Mountain in Scranton, PA from June 29 to July 2.

    The Peach Music Festival was created in 2012 as the first-ever Allman Brothers Band-inspired festival in the Northeast and has quickly evolved into one of the most highly-anticipated summer musical events loved by music enthusiasts from across the nation. It is a one-of-a-kind festival, as it features food and craft vendors on the grounds and access to the scenic Montage Mountain Ski Resort’s large water park.

    The 2023 edition of the festival sees Goose, Tedeschi Trucks Band, My Morning Jacket, and Ween headlining. For the past few years, Goose and the Tedeschi Trucks Band have been performing, as they are popular acts people love to go see. My Morning Jacket released their self-titled album last year, and have been touring all year. Ween has yet to play at the Peach Music Festival, and their alternative rock style will be a great addition to the diverse range of artists on the bill.

    Other great artists will be performing at the unique festival, including Duane Betts, Andy Frasco & The U.N., TAUK ft. Kanika Moore, Magic City Hippies, Dogs In A Pile, and more. There will also be features, like founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, Jaimoe, performing as Jaimoe and Friends, duo Brother and Sister, and a special appearance by Trouble No More, featuring Brandon “Taz” Niederaurer (Guitar, Vocals), Daniel Donato (Guitar, Vocals), Dylan Niederaurer (Bass Guitar), Jack Ryan (Drums), Lamar Williams Jr. (Vocals), Nikki Glaspie (Drums), Peter Levin (Keys) and Roosevelt Collier (Pedal Steel Guitar), performing the Allman Brothers Band album Brothers & Sisters.

    Also appearing at The Peach Music Festival 2023 are Lawrence, Thumpasaurus, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Karina Rykman, Ghost Light, Tapers Choice, Son Little, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, Mihali, Raq, TAZ Plays Hendrix, Circles Around The Sun, Melt, Mo Lowda & The Humble, Oh He Dead, Cris Jacobs Band, Friends of the Brothers, Couch, Psycodelics, Yam Yam, Hans Williams, Ally Venable, Parrotfish, Will Evans, Wax Owls, Brown Eyed Woman, Veronica Lewis, Baked Shrimp, Quinn Sullivan, Kanika Moore Presents The Broadband, The Sweet Lillies, JB Strauss, Kendall Street Company, One Time Weekend, Proper Tea, RoastJohn, and more. 

    Tickets for the 2023 Peach Music Festival are on sale now, and new this year will be a GA+ ticket allowing fans with a General Admission ticket access under the pavilion for headliner sets (in the 200-level seating area) for $149.

  • Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top Announce Co-Headlining Tour with SPAC date

    All-American southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd and their Texan counterpart, ZZ Top have announced their first co-headlining tour, aptly titled “The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour.” The two will hit 22 cities in North America over 2023 summer. 

    Since their debut over 50 years ago, Lynyrd Skynyrd has maintained its icon, proving the band has incredible staying power, capable of resonating with all generations. It’s the reason one can still hear “Sweet Home Alabama” at college parties, where the oldest person in the room just hit legal drinking age, as at family reunions, where “Free Bird” can be the only thing that can cut through the hazes of dementia. The band knows of their reach, and their primary mission in continued touring is to celebrate that legacy. The band’s current line-up features Johnny Van Zant, Rickey Medlocke, Mark “Sparky” Matejka, Michael Cartellone, Keith Christopher, Peter Keys, Carol Chase and Stacy Michelle, with select appearances from Gary Rossington, who still carries significant presence and creative influence within the band.

    Lynyrd Skynyrd ZZ Top

    ZZ Top’s endurance in the scene is thanks to their mantra: “Tone, Taste and Tenacity.” The bluesy roots band made a name for themselves with their 1973 release Tres Hombres, and they made a name for the tour with their certified diamond track “Sharp Dressed Man.”

    Tickets go on sale Friday, December 16 at 10 a.m. here. See tour dates below.

    THE SHARP DRESSED SIMPLE MAN TOUR DATES: 

    July 21 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

    July 23 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

    July 28 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP

    July 29 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena

    July 30 – Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman

    August 7 – Denver, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre*

    August 10 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre

    August 11 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre

    August 13 – Phoenix, AZ – Ak-Chin Pavilion

    August 17 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis, MO

    August 19 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Chicago, IL

    August 20 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center

    August 25 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center

    August 26 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

    August 27 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

    September 1 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion

    September 2 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion

    September 3 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake

    September 8 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center

    September 9 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium

    September 10 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

    September 15 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

    September 17 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

    *Not A Live Nation Date

  • American Authors Announce “The Best Night Of My Life” Tour, Stop at Racket in Chelsea

    Alternative rock band American Authors will be back on the road for the new year. The band has just announced a full US headline tour this winter, titled the “Best Night Of My Life Tour” featuring Billy Raffoul.  The month-long tour kicks off on February 10th in Fairfield, then makes a stop in New York City February 12th at the new venue in Chelsea, Racket.  

    American Authors Announce "The Best Night Of My Life" Too Making Stops in Berklee and Racket

    Frontman Zac Barnett shares about the tour: “It’s been so long since we’ve done a proper tour, we’re pulling out all the stops on this one! Playing all your favorite American Authors songs from the past, new jams from our upcoming album, & who knows, maybe even some requests & cover songs. Oh ya, & there might be some special collaborations with our good friend Billy Rafoul who will be opening the shows every night too.”

    Since releasing their debut album Oh, What a Life in 2014, pop-rock outfit American Authors have experienced milestones most bands only dream about. Their anthemic hit single “Best Day of My Life” has been featured in over 600 movie trailers, TV shows, commercials, and as a theme song for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Despite this, lead singer Zac Barnett states, “We just want to keep going. We can’t wait to continue this adventure.” 

    Earlier this year, the American Authors pushed their limits with six different versions of their new single “Blind For Love.” They even recently released a brand new music video for this track. They’ve also been getting into the holiday spirit with the festive “Christmas Karaoke” and “Sleigh Ride.”  

    Fans can look forward to more new music soon, as the band gears up to release a new album in early 2023. 

    Upcoming Tour Dates: 

    12/29 – Bombay, India @ Mood Indigo 

    1/23-1/28 – Miami, FL @ Rock Boat XXII 

    2/10 – Fairfield, CT @ The Warehouse 

    2/15 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Elevation 27 

    2/16 – Washington, DC @ Union Stage 

    2/17 – Philadelphia, PA @ World Café Live 

    2/18 – New York, NY @ Racket 

    2/19 – Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall 

    2/21 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Thunderbird Music Hall 

    2/23 – Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre 

    2/24 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Café 

    2/25 – Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge 

    2/26 – St. Louis, MO @ Old Rock House 

    2/28 – Denver, CO @ Gothic Theater 

    3/2 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall 

    3/3 – Las Vegas, NV @ Rocks Lounge 

    3/5 – Phoenix, AZ @ Last Exit Live 

    3/4 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues (Parish) 

    3/7 – Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up 

    3/8 – Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour 

    3/9 – San Francisco, CA @ August Hall 

    3/11 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre 

    3/12 – Seattle, WA @ Neumos 

    American Authors Announce "The Best Night Of My Life" Too Making Stops in Berklee and Racket

    For more information on upcoming news and events from the American Authors, click the link here.

  • Binghamton Philharmonic Visits a Winter Wonderland

    On Saturday, December 10 at the Broome County Forum Theatre, Maestro Daniel Hege led the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra in “Winter Wonderland,” a holiday pops concert with a host of special guests.

    Along with the big man himself (Santa Claus), the orchestra was joined by 11 year-old treble soloist Luca Thomas and a quartet of resident artists from Binghamton’s Tri-Cities Opera (Gina Moscato, soprano; Janine Dworin, mezzo-soprano; Felix Aguilar Tomlinson, tenor; Bernardo Medeiros, baritone). Nancy Wildoner’s charming pre-concert holiday bonbons, played on the Theatre’s 1922 Robert-Morton Pipe Organ, set the stage.

    Winter Wonderland might have been a typical holiday pops concert, except that much of the program was focused on holiday film music. John Williams’ Home Alone II (with “Merry Christmas” sung by the opera guests), Alan Silvestri’s The Polar Express, and Danny Elfman’s Nightmare Before Christmas (a strange mashup of Klezmer music and Dies irae from the Requiem Mass) all led up to the afternoon’s highlight: Howard Blake’s The Snowman, complete with film screening and a stunning “Walking in the Air” by Luca Thomas.

    The joyful concert concluded with some audience participation: a clapalong Radetzky March and a singalong set of Christmas carols.

    The Binghamton Philharmonic’s season continues on January 28 with “Wallenberg Festival,” a concert celebrating Binghamton’s three orchestras: the Binghamton Youth Symphony, the Binghamton Community Orchestra, and the Binghamton Philharmonic. For more information, visit binghamtonphilharmonic.org.

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  • Live Music at The Waterhole during Saranac Lake Winter Carnival 2023

    The Waterhole in Saranac Lake will bring 12 different musical acts to the Upstairs Music Lounge from across the Northeast, keeping Winter Carnival-goers movin’ & groovin’, as the town celebrates the 126th annual Saranac Lake Winter Carnival.

    The 2023 musical lineup at The Waterhole features fan favorites and pairs them up with unbelievably talented opening acts, a perfect compliment to the fun and activities during Winter Carnival.

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    The Waterhole Winter Carnival 2023 lineup

    Annie in the Water will kick things off Friday February 3rd with high energy jams, funky tones, and chill vibes. The Reflexions will open the night with their blend of Reggae and Funk vibes with world music grooves.  

    With a larger-than-life stage presence, Saturday February 4th headliner, Underground System is a show not to be missed. This six-piece act hails from New York City, mixes dance club vibes with Afrobeat, Latin-style tunes  and other musical themes from around the world. The group started in 2018 with a reimagining of Fela Kuti’s  work, and grew into an internationally touring indie dance band. Expect flute, congas, sampling, and hypnotic,  infectious grooves.  

    Midweek will feature a solo performance from Ryan Montbleu on Tuesday February 7th. Ryan will fill the music  hall with his eloquent and soulful songwriting for which he is known for. Haley Jane will open the night with a solo performance of her own. Expect raw intensity and linguistic prowess. She has a deeply emotive and highly magnetizing presence that combines a diverse sound with Vaudevillian style story telling.  

    Wednesday Feb 8th David Sommerstein of NCPR will host a Beat Authority Dance Party! Listeners can expect a  fresh, eclectic choice of dance music from all over the world. You may hear cumbia or bluegrass, afrobeat or  jazz, it’ll keep your head a-noddin’ and your spirits up! Join in the groove and enjoy.  

    Thursday Feb 9th, The Frank White Experience brings things to a new level. Bringing the sounds of Notorious  B.I.G with live instrumentation to your ears in a way never head before! FWE brings listeners on a journey back  through the beloved soundscape of 1990’s hip hop. 

    Friday February 10th The Mallett Brothers Band will return from the deep woods of Maine on Friday 2/11. You  can expect alternative country, grunge, with a side of beards and flannels. Partnered with them is Saints + Liars a Vermont-based Americana group, blending variants of honky-tonk, folk, bluegrass, and rock n’ roll.  

    Saturday the 11th is sure to be the biggest dance party of the week! The post-parade party is free and will be led  by Rose + The Bros. This 6-piece ensemble made their Saranac Lake debut in September 2022 at Northern  Current: A Community Music Festival. Hailing from Ithaca, NY the band is rooted in southern dance tradition,  with the addition of crooning vocal harmonies, and country music influence; listeners can expect distinctive  rhythmic patterns based in a Louisiana sound, with additional reggae and melodic drum tones.

    Later that same Saturday night, West End Blend will bring the FUNK + SOUL! Fronted by vocalist Erica Tracy Sullivan, WEB plays homage to classic throwback sounds while adding their own distinct vibe and flair. Behind her, the blend  packs a four-piece horn section, two guitars bass, keyboards, and drums.

    Party goers will not want to miss Chestnut Grove opening the night! The Pennsylvania-grown quintet has  continued seeing its efforts bear fruit since it formed in Perkiomenville, Pa. in 2011, growing a dedicated fan base and a songbook filled with truly heartfelt, groove-worthy original work. And when it comes to their  abilities to groove within the canon of classic rock greats, well, they ain’t slouches there, either. 

    And on Saturday the 12th, DiTrani Brothers will wrap things up with one final party! They hail from the woods of Vermont  and play original songs from and about the dystopic present, ragtime and jazz tunes, the perfect complement to Bloody Mary Sunday.  

    The street level bar will be open every day of the week & boasts the largest selection of craft beer in the  Blue Line. As you travel upstairs, you will find The Upstairs Music Lounge: a destination music venue. On the  2nd story there is a magnificent dance floor and a fully stocked bar. Make sure to keep going up and check out  the 3rd story balcony. There you will find additional seating for when your dancing feet are tired, and a truly  unbeatable birds-eye view of the stage & dance hall.  Concert tickets are available for purchase on the Waterhole website www.saranaclakewaterhole.com and in  person by stopping into the venue. Winter Carnival Week Passes will be offered for $82. This pass guarantees  access to every single show. As always, the Waterhole is a 21+ venue. 

  • Rosanne Cash and Steve Earle Head Lineup for Nic Pagano LGBTQIA Scholarship Benefit at City Winery

    Rosanne Cash, Steve Earle, Marshall Crenshaw, Bettye LaVette and Martha Redbone are just a few of the luminaries coming out to support the launch of the Nic Pagano LGBTQIA+ Scholarship Fund at a benefit concert at The City Winery in NYC on January 26 at 8 PM. 

    Nic Pagano

    The organization was created to honor the memory of Nic Pagano, son of veteran NYC drummer/producer/bandleader Rich Pagano, best known for his work with the Fab Faux.  The charity enables ongoing assistance for families and individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community in need of financial help after agreeing to treatment for a substance use disorder.  Pagano and his wife, Karen Marks, have partnered with The Release Recovery Foundation and Caron Treatment Centers to present the benefit event, entitled 1st Annual “Songs of Deep Emotion and Bright Light.” Tickets are on sale now here.

    Cash, Earle, Crenshaw and LaVette are being joined by other artists including Amy Helm, Kate Pierson, Rachel Yamagata, Martha Redbone and Willie Nile and additional national and local music acts will be confirmed in the coming weeks. Each artist will perform a short set that illustrates an emotional and compromising element and/or a level of promise and faith. The flow will range from ‘melancholy blue to electric heat’.  Pagano will serve as musical director.

    In addition to raising proceeds from ticket sales, the event will feature an auction segment of coveted music-related photographs, including donations by Mark Seliger, William Coupon, Bob Gruen, The Gordon Parks Foundation and more. The auction will take place thanks to the outreach of Karen Marks, director of Howard Greenberg Gallery, one of the premiere photographic galleries in the world. Phillips Auction House has generously offered to facilitate. 

    One month prior to his accidental death due to fentanyl poisoning on July 2, 2021, Nic and his parents were eating lunch near the sober house that he was residing in at the time. At the lunch, the conversation turned to the plight of the LGBTQIA+ community and its fear of ostracization and assumption of lack of communal inclusion within the treatment world. Nic, leaning to an eventual career in social work, singled out the transgender community in particular for its marginalization. Unfortunately, this month’s hateful incident in Colorado is a clear indication that the stigma, fear and threats against the gay community need to be confronted, disarmed and dispelled. 

    As referenced above, the Release Recovery Foundation and Caron Treatment Centers have partnered in the creation of the Nic Pagano Scholarship Fund which is based at Caron Treatment Center in Pennsylvania. This scholarship aims to improve access to care for the LGBTQIA+ community. 

    Since its inception in the fall of 2021, the Nic Pagano LGBTQIA Scholarship Fund has awarded six financial scholarships to clients in need of substance use treatment. Services also address stigma, heterosexism, internalized homophobia, and discrimination as well as addiction. Over the last 18 months overdose deaths are up 25% in New York City with the LGBTQIA community as a group up 30% due to lack of treatment information or simply a fear of being different. 

    For the latest update on talent, visit City Winery.

  • Carnegie Hall to Present The Music of Paul McCartney in March

    Carnegie Hall will present the 18th annual Music Of fundraising performance, produced by Michael Dorf Presents, spotlighting the work of Paul McCartney, on March 15, 2023.

    Paul McCartney

    Paul McCartney has been bringing people together for decades with his influential music, spanning from one of the most popular groups ever, The Beatles, to his group Wings, and of course his extensive catalog of solo music. McCartney is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, and he has written or co-written a record of 32 songs that have topped the Billboard Hot 100.

    The Music Of Paul McCartney will feature Lake Street Dive, Allison Russell, Bettye LaVette, Peter Asher, Ingrid Michaelson, Glen Hansard, Lyle Lovett, The Cactus Blossoms, and Shovels & Rope among others, each performing a song from McCartney’s vast collection of songs. Joining the lineup are Grahm Nash, Bruce Hornsby, Natalie Merchant, Sammy Rae, and The Head and the Heart’s Jonathan Russell. Michael Dorf Presents, established by Michael Dorf in 2003, founder of the Knitting Factory and City Winery, has been putting on the Music Of series at Carnegie Hall for 18 years.

    What an honor to work with one of the greatest singer/songwriters in history and have him interested in our annual show at Carnegie Hall. We have missed doing this during the pandemic and looking forward to this special night. Of course, we will miss Rita Houston of WFUV, our longtime MC who passed from a battle with cancer and to whom we will also be paying tribute this year. Christine Stone of SiriusXM will be joining us this year.

    Michael Dorf

    Previous Music Of tributes has spotlighted the work of Carly Simon, Prince, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, the Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, Van Morrison, and more. Every year, the tributes have sold out and contributed 100% of the net proceeds, about $100,000 from the evening to different music education programs for underserved youth.

    Tickets to The Music Of Paul McCartney at Carnegie Hall on March 15, 2023, are on sale now.

  • Bono Announces Added ‘Stories of Surrender Beacon Theatre run Dates

    Bono announced added dates to his “Stories of Surrender” show at New York’s iconic Beacon Theatre, starting April 16.

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    Nov 1 saw the release of Bono’s memoir titled “SURRENDER: 40 Songs, One Story,” the story of the remarkable life he’s lived, his challenges, and his friends and family. The subtitle, “40 Songs, One Story,” refers to the book’s 40 chapters, each named after a U2 song. Bono has also created 40 original drawings which will be featured throughout the book.

    Bono takes readers from his early days growing up in Dublin, including the sudden loss of his mother when he was fourteen, to U2’s unlikely journey to becoming one of the world’s most influential rock bands. The band has released 14 studio albums and won numerous awards, including 22 Grammys and the Amnesty International Ambassador of Conscience award. In 2005, U2 was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

    Bono is embarking on a Beacon Theatre run starting in April for his show “Stories of Surrender.” The Beacon is a perfect place for this as Bono’s life is alive and very present on the stage. He will be joined by musicians Gemma Doherty (Harp, Keyboard, Vocals) and Kate Ellis (Cello, Keyboard, Vocals), as well as Musical Director Jacknife Lee for an evening of “words, music, and some mischief…”

    Tickets go on sale starting Dec. 15, at 10 a.m. local time, and will be available here. His memoir is also available for purchase here. Due to overwhelming demand, more shows have been added to Bono’s “Stories of Surrender” stop at the Beacon Theatre.

    ‘Stories of Surrender’ – Bono at the Beacon Theatre, New York, 2023
    Sunday April 16, 2023
    Monday April 17, 2023
    Friday April 21, 2023
    Saturday April 22, 2023
    Wednesday April 26, 2023
    Friday April 28, 2023
    Saturday April 29, 2023
    Wednesday May 3, 2023

    Thursday May 4, 2023*

    Sunday May 7, 2023*

    Monday May 8, 2023*

    *Bolded dates are newly added