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The Speaking Clock Revue - Two Multi-Artist Extravaganza Shows Announced
John Mellencamp is joining the producer of his last two albums, T Bone Burnett, the man he referred to last week at the Americana Music awards as "his musical conscience," for a pair of October shows in Boston and New York City as a part of The Speaking Clock Revue.
The shows will be revue style with a T Bone selected house band backing a wide variety of artists including: John Mellencamp, Elton John & Leon Russell, Elvis Costello, Gregg Allman, Ralph Stanley, Jeff Bridges, Punch Brothers, Karen Elson, and newcomers The Secret Sisters. In addition, Neko Case and Jim James from My Morning Jacket will join the lineup in Boston and New York respectively.
The Speaking Clock Revue shows benefit The Participant Foundation to support music and arts education in public schools. Head to Mellencamp.com for further details, ticket
information and the full press release.
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John Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Visit Mellencamp.com to
hear audio and watch a slide show of John's speech and performance at last weeks Americana Music Awards. John was given their
Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting during their event at Nashville TN's Ryman Auditorium. His friend Rosanne Cash presented him the award and John ended his acceptance with a solo acoustic performance of "Save Some Time To Dream." Read The Tennessean's
feature/interview with John about the award.
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John Pitches in to Help Unhoused Worldwide + Extensive Interview
In 2007 John visited a tent city in Toledo, OH raising awareness of the homeless which sparked the founding of 1Matters.org. John has continued his support not only for 1Matters, but all of those who have lost domestic autonomy in our nation.
Recently,
John filmed a public service announcement for World Homeless Day (10/10/2010) and sat down to talk with 1Matters’ Ken Leslie, on behalf of Toledo Streets Newspaper, about homelessness, music, and progress. Click
HERE to watch the PSA and read the interview.
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No Better Than This Updates
John's new album, No Better Than This, has been warmly received. On top of the dozens of stellar rave reviews it received the album debuted at #10 on the Billboard album chart and has spent five weeks at #1 on the Americana Radio chart (it slots at #2 this week)!
Click HERE to learn all about the album or buy online via the following links: Mellencamp.com Store - iTunes Download - Amazon.com CD -
Amazon.com MP3 Download
Watch The "No Better Than This" Video: The video for the title track from John's No Better Than This album has been released! The video was filmed and directed by Ian and Kurt Markus and culled from their Summer 2009 footage. The video serves as a preview of the documentary It's About You which was filmed during the making of the album and John's tour with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson. Click HERE to watch the video!
Spread The Word About No Better Than This:
Now that John's new album is out consider helping spread the word about it in one or more of the following ways:
- Tell your friends about the album, and suggest they use the player on Mellencamp.com to listen to the FULL album!
- Facebook/Twitter/Blog about the album and point them to Mellencamp.com to listen
- Post a review and rate the reviews posted on iTunes, Amazon.com and other music sites
- Call your local radio stations and request the single & album
- Talk about the album on online forums where you converse with others
- Share the link to watch the video for "No Better Than This"
- Make sure to mention the first leg of John's tour has been announced and that more legs are coming in 2011 visiting most areas of the country!
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Did You Miss Out on Tickets? Great Seats Available Via Premium Ticket Packages
We are offering a small number of No Better Than This Tour Premium Ticket Packages at all shows on the Fall tour. Each package includes a premium ticket in the first 10 rows along with an impressive set of exclusive and collectible Mellencamp items! If you haven't purchased your tickets for the Fall Tour check out how great the seats are in the packages today! Several shows still have a small number of packages left.
No Better Than This Tour Premium Ticket Package Details
Package includes:
* One reserved ticket located in the first 10 rows of the stage
* Exclusive John Mellencamp Concert Shirt
* Collectible Tour Poster (limited, numbered)
* Limited edition vinyl copy of John Mellencamp's new album No Better Than This
* Commemorative Tour Laminate
>> LEARN MORE ABOUT PREMIUM TICKET PACKAGES <<
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No Better Than This Tour Fall 2010
Tickets are on sale now for all shows on the Fall leg of the tour (
read full announcement)!
Oct. 29 - Bloomington, IN - Indiana University Auditorium
Oct. 30 – Bloomington, IN – Indiana University Auditorium
Nov. 1 - Cincinnati, OH - Music Hall
Nov. 3 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium
Nov. 5 - Kansas City, MO – The Midland
Nov. 6 - St. Louis, MO - The Fabulous Fox Theatre
Nov. 8 - Indianapolis, IN - Clowes Memorial Hall
Nov. 11 - Indianapolis, IN - Hinkle Fieldhouse
Nov. 13 - South Bend, IN - Morris Performing Arts Center
Nov. 16 - Fort Wayne, IN - Embassy Theatre
Nov. 17 - Cleveland, OH - Palace Theatre
Nov. 19 - Detroit, MI - Fox Theatre
Nov. 20 - Pittsburgh, PA - Heinz Hall
Nov. 22 - Minneapolis, MN - Orpheum Theatre
Nov. 23 - Minneapolis, MN - Orpheum Theatre
Nov. 26 - Chicago, IL - Chicago Theatre
Nov. 27 - Chicago, IL - Chicago Theatre
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Check out the Mellencamp.com Community - Farm Aid Auction Currently Underway
The best new feature of John's redesigned website is the new John Mellencamp Community. The FREE forum provides fans a place to socialize, share information and content, ask questions and more. Check it out today!
The Community is currently conducting the annual Mellencamp Fan Farm Aid Auction where fans donate dozens of Mellencamp items to an auction will all proceeds donated to Farm Aid! There are many autographed, collectable, rare and unique items included! Check out the items up for auction! BIDDING ENDS FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 17TH!
No Better Than This + Women's Album Cover Shirt Bundle
Save 35% on the women's album cover tee shirt when you buy John Mellencamp's new CD! Bundle consists of John Mellencamp's new CD No Better Than This (release date 8/17/10) and a black women's tee with album artwork imagery. Black 100% cotton.
$25.95
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No Better Than This CD
John's new album, featuring 13 new songs, recorded at historic locations with vintage equipment. Produced by Grammy and Academy Award Winner T Bone Burnett.
CD
$12.95
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No Better Than This + Men's Album Cover Shirt Bundle
Save 35% on the men's album cover tee shirt when you buy John Mellencamp's new CD! Bundle consists of John Mellencamp's new CD No Better Than This (release date 8/17/10) and a black men's tee with album artwork imagery. Black 100% cotton.
$25.95
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As always, thank you for your continued support!!
TonyB -Webmaster, Mellencamp.com - [email protected]
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