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John Mellencamp: Life, Death, Love And Freedom Exhibit On View April 26th - June 2nd
We are pleased to announce contemporary artist John Mellencamp’s new art exhibition, Life, Death, Love, Freedom, opening at ACA Galleries on April 26, 2018 in New York. This is Mellencamp’s second solo exhibition with the gallery, and will showcase two bodies of work: Mellencamp’s sculptural assemblages and series of portraits.

“Mellencamp paints handsomely grotesque portraits in oil that are as solemn and stirring as his hit songs are catchy and inspirational -- depicting existential scenes and human beings ridden with the angst of the everyday” notes critic Doug McClemont.                   

 
Plain Spoken From The Chicago Theatre Premieres On AXS TV This Sunday April 22nd
John Mellencamp’s musical odyssey, Plain Spoken: From The Chicago Theatre surpasses the confines of a concert film or documentary – it’s a portrait of one of music’s most celebrated songwriters. The cinematic film presents John Mellencamp, with his full band, performing at the landmark Chicago Theater on October 25, 2016,  just 250 miles to his home in Bloomington, IN. 

Tune in to watch them perform some of his most cherished songs including “Small Town,” “Minutes to Memories,” “Pop Singer,” “Longest Days,” “The Full Catastrophe,” “Rain on the Scarecrow,” “Paper in Fire,” “Authority Song,” “Pink Houses,” and “Cherry Bomb”. Make sure to set your DVR for the full concert this Sunday 10e/9c on AXS TV!         

 

 
John Is The Featured Guest On The Big Interview With Dan Rather Premieres April 24th
Next Tuesday, John sits down with Dan Rather for a no holds barred interview touching on politics, race relations, and the state of the country on AXS TV at 9pm EST.  Do not miss this incredible interview! Watch a preview of the interview below.

 
John Mellencamp's Plain Spoken From The Chicago Theatre - Available May 11th On DVD+CD, Blu-Ray+CD, & Digital Formats - Pre Order Now!
Songwriter. Storyteller. Musician. Actor. Artist. Social Activist… These are just some words that come to mind when the name John Mellencamp is spoken. On May 11th, fans will have the ability to get a deeper look at this artist when Eagle Rock Entertainment proudly presents Plain Spoken: From The Chicago Theatre. In addition to the full film with Mellencamp’s commentary, this audio visual release offers a “non-commentary” option (available in the Main Menu) in which viewers can watch the concert on its own. The audio visual set is completed with a component CD of concert audio. The set, which includes special guest Carlene Carter, showcases Mellencamp performing his most cherished songs. “Small Town,” “Minutes To Memories,” “Pop Singer,” “Cherry Bomb,” “Longest Days,” “Authority Song,” and “Pink Houses” are just some of the gems cherry-picked from his brilliant catalogue, as well as including songs from his most recent album Sad Clowns & Hillbillies.  Read the complete press release on Mellencamp.com.

Pre-order NOW! DVD+CD and Blu-Ray+CD. - Remember to write a customer review on Amazon and give Plain Spoken From The Chicago Theater 5 Stars!

                                       
 
John Mellencamp Part Of The
Johnny Cash: Forever Words Collaborative Album Available Now!
John Mellencamp celebrates The Man In Black on the Johnny Cash: Forever Words' project. This album features 16 new songs based on unknown poetry, letters, and lyrics written by Cash. The album features John and band performing "Them Double Blues."

When Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash passed, they left behind what John Carter Cash, their son and Johnny Cash: Forever Words co-producer, describes as a "monstrous amassment” of things, including a treasure trove of undiscovered material that includes Johnny Cash’s handwritten letters, poems and documents, penned across the entirety of his life. Click HERE to learn more about the back story on John's track, as well as to listen. Purchase the album now HERE. 

 
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Another great interview from John with Dan Rather! I am also loving that johnmellencampart.com features most if not all of John's paintings. John is a great songwriter but his paintings stand up on their own, great stuff!

His answer to Dan Rather that if he still had the name “Cougar” then he would not be there for that interview at all speaks volumes about the guy. That’s why we like him.

Hey Tony,
In the Dan Rather interview, John said he was preparing for an upcoming tour. Any info you can give us?
Thanks

No, there are no firm touring plans at this time. There are always proposals for tours for John to consider so perhaps he is on the cusp of accepting one of those proposals.