NASHVILLE, TENN. —
Although country great George Jones celebrated his 80th birthday in September, he won’t need a rocking chair anytime soon.
“The Possum” is keeping busy with 35 shows scheduled to date throughout the U.S. and Canada from now through November 2012. As Jones sings, “I don’t need a rocking chair … I do my rockin’ on the stage, you can’t put this possum in a cage.”
Jones said, “I’m always excited to get back out on the road and we’re working up new shows and new songs. I’m feelin’ great and givin’ the road hell!”
Jones, often referred to as the “the greatest living country singer,” first hit the charts in 1955 with his hit “Why Baby Why” and has since garnered more than 140 more while touring extensively. Fans can see the star perform hits such as “White Lightning,” “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” and “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair” on initial tour dates listed below.
• Feb. 17: Wabash, Ind., Honeywell Center
• March 23: Metropolis, Ill., TBA
• March 24: Peoria, Ill., Peoria Civic Center
Jones is the No. 2 best-charting country artist of all time, with a staggering list of hit singles in every decade since the ’50s. Jones also has 143 Top 40 hits to his name, two Grammy Awards, is inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and holds a National Medal of Arts. At 80, Jones continues to be an active country music superstar, headlining dozens of concerts each year. Visit www.georgejones.com for further information.
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Country Music Hall of Famer George Jones not slowing down
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AUDIO: Sidewalk Prophets singer discusses Terre Haute boyhood, and Saturday's concert
Terre Haute native Dave Frey leads his Dove Award-winning band, Sidewalk Prophets, into a 7 p.m. Saturday concert at his hometown church, Maryland Community Church, joining opening performers Justin Hoeppner and Josh Wilson.
- CONCERTS: May 10, 2012
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Jimmy Buffett tickets on sale Saturday, April 21
Indianapolis, the wait is over. Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will perform at Klipsch Music Center for one night only at 8 p.m. July 31 as part of Jimmy Buffett’s “Lounging at the Lagoon” Tour 2012.
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Tickets on sale April 20 for Kelly Clarkson, The Fray concert
Global superstar Kelly Clarkson and Grammy nominated The Fray are joining forces for a co-headlining summer tour and will perform live at Klipsch Music Center on Sunday, Sept. 2.
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ISU to present 'A Little Night Music'
Tickets for the upcoming production of Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music, co-produced by the Indiana State University Department of Theater and School of Music, will be sold only in advance.
- Concerts: April 12, 2012
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ISU Wind Orchestra to present an All American Concert
An All American Concert featuring the Indiana State University Wind Orchestra is planned for 7:30 p.m. Friday at Tilson Auditorium on the ISU campus.
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Hutsonville native/recording artist to perform
Hutsonville native Roxie Randle will perform on May 17 at Lincoln Trail College in Robinson, Ill.
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The Lawn to carry Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance name
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance is the new name-in-title holder of The Lawn at White River State Park.
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Miranda Lambert ‘On Fire’ in Noblesville
Country singer Miranda Lambert will perform live during her “On Fire” Tour at Klipsch Music Center at 7:30 p.m. June 8 (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) as part of the Coors Light Concert Series, along with special guests Chris Young and Jerrod Neimann.
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Concerts: April 5, 2012
Editor’s note
• An asterisk (*) indicates tickets are available through www.ticketmaster.com. Other Ticketmaster sites are Hulman Center box office and FYE Music in Honey Creek Mall. Or call (812) 234-2424, (765) 644-3131 or (317) 239-5151 in Indiana and (217) 431-2444 in Illinois for Charge By Phone.
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Additional tickets available for McGraw/Chesney tour
The production is set for the summer’s most anticipated musical event as Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw reunite for the Brothers of the Sun Tour.
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ISU School of Music to present Spring Choral Showcase
The Indiana State University School of Music will present a Spring Choral Showcase Concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the University Hall Theater.
- Concerts: March 8, 2012
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Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir to perform at St. Ben’s, St. Mary-of-the-Woods
The Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir from Fort Worth, Texas, will perform during Mass on Sunday in St. Benedict Parish in Terre Haute and again at 2 p.m. during a free performance in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at St. Mary-of-The-Woods.
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Black Violin blends classical, modern styles in performance
To most people, jazz, hip-hop, funk and classical are musical genres. But to the revolutionary music group Black Violin, they’re nothing but ingredients.
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Boot City Opry prepares to open its 2012 season on April 14
The Boot City Opry will open its sixth season with the first of 33 Saturday evening live music shows on April 14.
- Concerts: March 1, 2012
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Southern Choir Tour at LTC today
The Glenbard East High School Choral Program of Lombard, Ill., will make a stop in Robinson as part of its Southern Choir Tour today.
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ISU President’s Concert to feature 11 student musicians
Indiana State University’s School of Music will honor ISU President Dan Bradley by featuring 11 of its finest individual performers in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the recital hall of the Landini Center for Performing and Fine Arts.
- Concerts: Feb. 16, 2012
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ISU hosts Jazzfest on Saturday
Indiana State University will host a day of jazz Saturday with performances by middle and high school jazz bands during the day and an evening performance by a quartet of well-known guest artists.
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Dicky James and the Blue Flames give strong performance in Memphis
Terre Haute-based Dicky James and the Blue Flames weren’t the big winners at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tenn., last week, but the group did win accolades and made contacts that should help it raise its profile nationally.
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Concerts: Feb. 9, 2012
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- Concerts: Jan. 26, 2012
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Concerts: Jan. 19, 2012
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April 13-15 —SESAME STREET LIVE, “ELMO’S SUPER HEROES,” at Murat Theatre, Old National Centre, Indianapolis. Tickets: $13, $17 and $25 on sale now. (*) -
Concerts: Jan. 12, 2012
Friday — ARVIN MITCHELL, comedian at Ruxer Student Center Gymnasium, Vincennes University Jasper Campus, 7 p.m. Tickets: $5.
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Nashville recording artist Eric Church coming to town
Nashville recording artist Eric Church will bring The Blood, Sweat & Beers tour to Hulman Center on Jan. 28.
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