We had a lot of fun last time we were at Lucky 13!!
Hope you’ll join us Saturday night, for more fun & rocking it out to your favourite Mellencamp ditties…get your tickets now!!
Thanks to Justin Keppel photography for the fantastic pics!
John Mellencamp is about to receive another honour — one he’ll share with Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello, Smokey Robinson and Burt Bacharach and Hal David, to name a few pop luminaries.
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers will present Mellencamp with its Founders Award on April 27, at the 33rd annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards in Los Angeles. Past honourees also include Joni MItchell, James Taylor, Tom Petty, Billy Joel, Smokey Robinson, Carly Simon and Tom Waits.
In a statement, ASCAP president Paul Williams said that Mellencamp “has captured the American experience in his songs,” adding, “His infectious melodies and compassionate lyrics, wrapped in workingman’s rock, crystallize life’s joys and struggles and illuminate the human condition.”
ASCAP will also recognize Walk the Moon with its Vanguard Award, previously given to Diplo, Arcade Fire, Beck, the Killers, the Strokes and St. Vincent.
Enjoy the Easter break with your loved ones & stay safe!!
Thanks for your continued support, we look forward to seeing you again soon…
Best wishes to you all from Scarecrow xxxxxx
Your Lucky 13 Garage hosts are Irene and Rob Bradamante…
Rob’s dream was to run a bar with live music. The venue was initially a working mechanic’s Garage – one of Rob’s other skills. It has been transformed over a few years from Rob and Irene’s hard work, into Lucky 13 Garage – Melbourne’s Premier live music venue. Complete with car and rock memorabilia, collected over many years, it’s worth a trip just to see their ‘Museum’. Go back down memory lane with old signs, old bikes and so much more….
It’ll be a sensational night – in a magic venue, with an amazing band, playing the Mellencamp hits you know & love. Book your tickets now!!
Gippsland getaway this weekend? Wonthaggi sounds like the place to be!
Haven’t seen this show before? Then you can expect to hear a great selection of Mellencamps hits, performed by a pretty slick band and fronted by the very charismatic Gary Young.
‘Hurt So Good’, ‘Cherry Bomb’, ‘Pink Houses’ and ‘Lonely Ol’ Night’ were the anthems of a generation and now the Classic hits of today. Hit after hit, it’s an amazing live experience that you cannot afford to miss!
Thanks to all who travelled near & far to join us Friday night @ Live At London Eleven. Such a sensational venue, who support live music – thanks guys! Well done also to the new boy on the block, with Ash Balfour making his debut…
Next up we’re heading down the South Gippy Hwy, to Wonthaggi….
Don’t let it be a Lonely Ol’ Night in Wonthaggi – hope to see you there…
Enjoy your long weekend!!
Happy birthday Jean & Pee Wee 🙂
The John Mellencamp “Plain Spoken Tour” that was scheduled for Australia in June, is cancelled. All tickets will be automatically refunded.
We have a great line up of shows for 2016, head to our ‘live shows’ page on our website to check out a gig near you…
Perth
Tuesday 14 June 2016
Perth HBF Stadium
Adelaide
Thursday 16 June 2016
Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Sydney
Saturday 18 June 2016
Sydney Allphones Arena
Canberra
Sunday 19 June 2016
Canberra AIS Arena
Melbourne
Wednesday 22 June 2016
Rod Laver Arena
Newcastle
Friday 24 June 2016
Newcastle Entertainment Centre
Brisbane
Sunday 26 June 2016
Brisbane Convention Centre
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Looking for a Mellencamp fix…..we hear ya, this is Mellencamp March!!
What better way to warm up your singing voices & practice your favourite Mellencamp tunes, before the man himself comes to town…
We’re starting off with a trip back to the 90’s in Ballarat…
Followed by our Melbourne show….
Then take a trip down the South Gippy Hwy to Wonthaggi….
Haven’t seen this show before? You can expect to hear a great selection of Mellencamps hits, performed by a pretty slick band and fronted by the very charismatic Gary Young. ‘Hurt So Good’, ‘Cherry Bomb’, ‘Pink Houses’ and ‘Lonely Ol Night’ were the anthems of a generation and now the Classic hits of today. Hit after hit it’s an amazing live experience, that you cannot afford to miss!
Doesn’t get much better than that….hope to see you at a show or three!!
It’s gonna be a night of nostalgia and reconnection…
If you are in Ballarat and were around back in those days, then come join us for a night to remember!
Rep. Terry Goodin, D-Austin, said he sponsored the proposal to honor Mellencamp, who grew up in Seymour and found inspiration there for many of his songs, including “Jack and Diane” and “Small Town.”
“John Mellencamp’s music resonates with so many people, regardless of culture or background,” Goodin said. “His loyalty to the state of Indiana is undeniable. Not only is his band predominantly made up of Hoosier musicians, but his music reflects the heart and soul of this state.”
In addition to his music, Mellencamp helped organize the first Farm Aid concert to raise money and awareness to help family farmers stay on their land. He also has supported Indiana University and lives in Bloomington.
“His body of work and his actions on behalf of mankind has brought positive attention to Indiana,” Goodin said. “I believe that naming a portion of the highway in his honor is a fitting tribute for his many successes.”
The newly named portion of interstate would stretch from Exit 34 to Exit 50.
The House Roads and Transportation Committee approved the resolution 13-0. It now moves to the full House.
If approved, Mellencamp should take the inaugural spin on his namesake highway in a “Rumble Seat.”
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