George Lopez Hits the Stage at Inn of the Mountain Gods November 17 &18
Editor’s Note: Interviews and images available by request or see information listed below.
Blondie, Sun., October 2
Founded by singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein, the band was a pioneer in the early American New Wave and punk scenes of the mid-1970s. The band quickly became known for its eclectic mix of musical styles incorporating elements of disco, pop, rap and reggae while retaining a basic style as a New Wave band. Tickets from $25-$100.
Visit Blondie’s website for more information at http://www.blondie.net/. For interviews contact Lucy Kozak at CAA
(424) 288-2000, LKozak@caa.com
Merle Haggard – Sun., October 23; Doors open at 7 p.m.; Show begins at 8 p.m.
The country legend will now take the Inn of the Mountain Gods stage Sunday, October 23. Known as “the poet of the common man”, Haggard has had 38 #1 hits in his long and distinguished career. In 1997, he was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame for his song “Okie from Muskogee.” Tickets from $25-$100.
Visit Haggard’s website for more information at http://merlehaggard.com/. For bios, interviews and photographs, contact the Bobby Roberts Company (615)859-8899.
Martina McBride, Sun., October 30;
Doors open at 7 p.m.; Show begins at 8 p.m.
McBride, known for her big-voiced ballads and soprano range, has sold over 18 million albums worldwide. She’s also won the Country Music Association’s “Female Vocalist of the Year” four times and the Academy of Country Music’s “Top Female Vocalist” three times. Tickets from $40-$200.
Visit McBride’s website for more information at http://martinamcbride.com/. Bios, interviews and photographs, contact the Bobby Roberts Company (615)859-8899 and/or Tiffany Bearden 615-383-0412, tiffany@frontpagepublicity.com.
George Lopez, Thurs., November 17 & Fri., November 18; Doors open at 7 p.m.; Show begins at 8 p.m.
TICKETS ON SALE BEGINNING WED., SEPT. 14
Lopez has built a successful career by finding the humor in his difficult childhood and in the Mexican-American community in general. Lopez transformed his painful experiences into material for his stand up comedy act. By the late 1980s, Lopez was a successful comedian, playing clubs around the country and appearing on television shows and comedy specials. He made the jump to films in the 1990s with comedies such as Ski Patrol (1990) and Fatal Instinct (1993). In addition to his television career, Lopez continues to perform as a stand up comic and to record comedy albums. Team Leader was nominated for the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album. He also wrote an autobiography entitled Why You Crying, which was published that same year. Tickets from $30-$150.
Bio, interviews and photograph, contact Ina Treciokas at Ina@slate-pr.com or (323) 556-0580.
IMGRC 2011 October/November Entertainment – add one
Don Williams, Tues., November 22; Doors open at 7 p.m.; Show begins at 8 p.m.
Don Williams the country singer/songwriter is known for his smooth bass-baritone voice, soft tones, and an imposing build, which earned him the nickname “The Gentle Giant” of country music. Without a doubt Williams, whose hits with the likes of Good Ole Boys Like Me, I Believe In You, Love Is On A Roll, Amanda and Tulsa Time, have always had a knack for finding songs that speak directly to people’s hearts. Tickets from $25-$75.
Visit William’s website for more information http://www.don-williams.com/. For interviews contact Robert Pratt at robertpratt06@aol.com or (615)293-0953.
Upcoming Shows/On Sale Information:
Glen Campbell: Sun., December 18; Tickets currently on sale; Tickets from $25 -$75.
Pointer Sisters, Sat., January 14, 2012; Tickets on sale October 12; Tickets from $25-$60.
Dwight Yoakam, Fri., January 20, 2012; Tickets on sale October 19; Tickets from $25-$100.
Tickets for all shows can be purchased by visiting www.InnOfTheMountainGods.com or calling 888-262-0478.
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