Was going back through my Dierks Bentley interview audio, and he mentions this appearance with bluegrass legend Tim O’Brien – this being the cover of Dylan’s “Senor (Tales of Yankee Power)” as remade on for Bentley’s “Up On the Ridge” CD. Stay tuned, since I’ll be posting clips from my interview and I’ll have a related story in GO previewing his upcoming appearance at the Puyallup Fair later this week.
First the bad news. The Puyallup Fair just announced that Orianthi has canceled as opening act for Adam Lambert’s Sept. 21 show at the grandstand. The good news is that fellow “American Idol” alumnus Allison Iraheta – also among the most popular contestants from last season – has signed on as her replacement.
Fans who purchased tickets specifically to see Orianthi may exchange tickets for another Puyallup Fair concert (schedule here.) Refunds will be given if tickets are exchanged for a less expensive show, but patrons will also be …
Grammy award-winning R & B artist John Legend will headline the Puyallup Fair grandstand on Sept. 14. The show will start at 7:30 p.m. that day with Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings adding support, fair organizers announced.
Tickets are $35 to $75 and will go on sale at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 26. Find out more here.
Kid Rock will headline the final concert of this year’s Puyallup Fair at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 26, organizers just announced. Tickets are $40 to $85 and they will go on sale at 9 a.m. on June 12, details here.
The rap-rocker – known for “Cowboy” “All Summer Long” and other hits – last headlined the Puyallup Fair in 2008. And if you can’t wait for him to come back, you can see him host the CMT Awards on June 9.
Heart announced that “Red Velvet Car” – the legendary Seattle rock duo’s first studio album since 2004′s “Jupiter Darling” – will come out on Legacy Recordings on Aug. 31. Then fans will be able to hear some of the new songs live when Ann and Nancy Wilson headline the Puyallup Fair grandstand on Sept. 25.
You may have noticed things slowing down to a snail’s pace on the ol’ TRC blog the last week and a half. And no, I wasn’t just being a slacker. I was actually taking a few days off. And a lot happened while I was M.I.A. For starters …
- Dio died. As in former Black Sabbath front man Ronnie James Dio, the guy who’s credited with giving us the devil horn salute. Check the clip below for more on that, then read Rolling Stone’s obit here.
- Legendary jazz singer and barrier breaker …
Nickelback will headline one of the year’s biggest rock shows Friday night at the Tacoma Dome. And last week I caught up with Brent Smith from opening band Shinedown (“Second Chance,” “Simple Man.”) A related story will run in Friday’s GO sections. But until then, here are some audio clips of Smith talking about …
… touring with Nickelback, headlining Carnival of Madness later this year.
Seattle rock legends Heart will return to the Puyallup Fair & Events Center grandstand on Sept. 25, Puyallup Fair organizers announced today.
The show is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. start. Tickets will sell for $25 to $60 beginning 9 a.m. on April 24, more details here.
The band – lead by sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson – headlined the grandstand last September, with a little help from Alice in Chains bassist Mike Inez, who made a cameo during “Straight On for You,” a happening recapped here.
Check out audio from TRC’s …
Some of you caught Crosby, Stills & Nash at last year’s Puyallup Fair. And now you can catch the legendary folk trio again at 7 p.m. on June 12 when it headlines the Chateau Ste. Michelle winery in Woodinville.
Tickets will go for $50.50 to $80.50 and go on sale Friday, April 2 at 10 a.m., Live Nation announced today. You’ll be able to get them here, and you can revisit last year’s show here.
Don’t fret if you missed MercyMe’s recent Tacoma stop with the Rock and Worship Road Show. The popular Christian rock band will play the Puyallup Fair & Events Center grandstand on Sept. 23 with Jeremy Camp, fair organizers announced today.
Reserved seats for the 7:30 p.m. show will cost $20 to $50, and you can find more info here.