77-DATE \u201cLIVE AND IN PERSON 2023\u201d NORTH AMERICAN TOUR NEARS CONCLUSION WITH RAVE REVIEWS<\/p>\n
The much anticipated twenty fifth studio album from John Mellencamp\u2014Orpheus Descending<\/em>\u2014is out today on Republic Records. Listen\/share HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n Orpheus Descending<\/em> was produced by Mellencamp and recorded at his own Belmont Mall Studio. One of his most personal records to date, standout tracks \u201cHey God\u201d and \u201cThe Eyes of Portland\u201d focus on social issues Mellencamp continues to passionately advocate for.<\/p>\n Read recent conversations with New York Times<\/a> and Los Angeles Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mellencamp is about to wrap up his extensive 77-date \u201cLive and In Person 2023\u201d North American tour, with a few remaining dates through June 27.The tour has been getting rave reviews, with LA Weekly<\/em> praising, \u201cMellencamp strode out looking for all the world like a Brando or a Paul Newman or a James Dean\u2014a Misfit who managed to find his place in the world through his music,\u201d while the Dallas Observer<\/em> describes that the show \u201cmade it clear Mellencamp is a true music legend, and from the sound of it, one that will continue to be making music for a long time to come.\u201d<\/p>\n A complete list of remaining dates is below, tickets are available for purchase HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n TOUR DATES He has been performing songs from the new LP during his live set. The Chicago Tribune<\/em> says \u201cAwash in death, \u2018Hey God\u2019 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 \u2018The Eyes of Portland\u2019 took aim at the empty \u2018thoughts and prayers\u2019 condolences offered as a solution to major tragedies and dilemmas.\u201d<\/p>\n Mellencamp is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a recipient of the John Steinbeck Award, ASCAP Foundation\u2019s Champion Award, The Woody Guthrie Award and Americana Music Association\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n He recently released a deluxe edition reissue of his beloved seminal album, Scarecrow<\/em>, which features a massive collection of bonus tracks, rarities and more never previously shared before. Listen HERE<\/a>. His critically acclaimed studio LP, Strictly A One-Eyed Jack<\/em>, was released early last year to praise from The New York Times, NPR Music, Associated Press, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and more.<\/em><\/p>\n 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<\/em>, which is out now on Rizzoli New York.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\nJune 16\u2014Shea\u2019s Performing Arts Center\u2014Buffalo, NY
\nJune 17\u2014Masonic Temple Theatre\u2014Detroit, MI
\nJune 19\u2014Massey Hall\u2014Toronto, ON
\nJune 21\u2014Devos Performance Hall\u2014Grand Rapids, MI
\nJune 23\u2014Morris Performing Arts Center\u2014South Bend, IN
\nJune 24\u2014Morris Performing Arts Center\u2014South Bend, IN
\nJune 26\u2014The Riverside Theater\u2014Milwaukee, WI
\nJune 27\u2014The Riverside Theater\u2014Milwaukee, WI<\/p>\n