Melissa Etheridge To Perform Special Show at Los Angeles’ Orpheum Theatre This Friday, Dec. 12
Concert To Be Filmed for TV and DVD Release
Delta Rae with Melissa
Hot off the release of This Is M.E., her 13th studio album, multiplatinum-selling singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge will perform a special intimate show at Los Angeles’ historic Orpheum Theatre this Friday, December 12th. The concert ~ which will be filmed for an AXS TV broadcast in May and a spring 2015 DVD release ~ will also include acclaimed folk group Delta Rae joining Etheridge for two songs.
The Grammy and Oscar-winning singer, songwriter and activist is touring the U.S. in support of her new album which was released in September on her own ME label. Rolling Stone called This Is M.E. “…all lust and no fuss…,” and said she “…loosens up her roots rock sound, adding a light hip-hop shuffle on some tracks…and a swampy Delta feel on ‘Ain’t That Bad’ and ‘Stranger Road.'” Joining Etheridge on the tour is Grammy-winning Fugees producer bassist Jerry Wonda.
Melissa earlier this month, photo courtesy of Cissy Petty
“I am thrilled to be filming this show in L.A.,” shares Etheridge. “Touring with Jerry Wonda has brought my music to new levels and we will capture it all that night. I’m so glad my friends Delta Rae are joining in on the fun, also.”
The TV special and DVD are being produced by acclaimed rock music film producer Barry Summers of Rock Fuel Media, which recently released the chart-topping Guns ‘n Roses DVD Appetite For Democracy 3D.
“I had the privilege of producing Melissa’s last holiday concert special in 2009,” says Summers. “It’s always a pleasure to work with such an amazing artist and we’re lucky to be filming at the historic Orpheum Theatre where Judy Garland performed Vaudeville in the 1930’s-it’s truly a majestic backdrop to capture Melissa’s new band, performing new music and classic hits.”
The upcoming concert will also feature four surprise songs that Melissa has not performed on her current “This Is ME” tour which will be exclusive bonus songs for the DVD release.
You can purchase your tickets to the concert here.
More About Melissa Etheridge
Winning over fans with hit songs like “I’m the Only One,” “Come to My Window,” “Ain’t It Heavy” and more, all delivered with her trademark raspy, from-the-soul voice, Etheridge stands out as an iconic, fearless, and powerful performer and individual. In 1988, she released her debut single, “Bring Me Some Water,” which earned Etheridge her first Grammy nomination. Since then, she’s been nominated 15 times and has won twice, in addition to taking home an Oscar. Her latest album finds the veteran songwriter branching out in new directions while staying true to her signature insightful lyrics and strong melodies.
The track listing for This Is M.E. is as follows, and you can purchase the album via iTunes and all other reputable outlets:
I Won’t Be Alone Tonight
Take My Number
A Little Hard Hearted
Do It Again
Monster
Ain’t That Bad
All The Way Home
Like A Preacher
Stranger Road
A Little Bit Of Me
Who Are You Waiting For