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Miami Herald
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Iconic rock band makes cryptic statement, then abruptly cancels all tour dates. Why?
Change your fall plans. That classic rock concert you had on your calendar is not happening, folks. We're talking about the Steve Miller Band, which has canceled all dates of its American tour, which was slated to kick off next month in Upstate New York. Among the 31 stops nixed, a considerable chunk were in Florida. Before stops in St. Augustine and Estero, the 'Fly Like an Eagle' singer was set to hit Hard Rock Live near Hollywood Oct. 5, and move on to Tampa. The reason? Force majeure. Aka Mother Nature. 'The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and massive forest fires make these risks for you our audience, the band and the crew unacceptable,' said the band's social media statement, explaining the abrupt move. Gen-Xers and older may be the most disappointed by this news. The lead singer, 81, is responsible for such evergreen hits as 'The Joker,' 'Jet Airliner,' 'Take the Money and Run' and many more cool oldies. Will Miller and his crew ever be back to grace stages again? Here's to hoping. 'Don't know where, don't know when… We hope to see you all again,' the statement concluded. 'Wishing you all peace, love and happiness. Please take care of each other.' At least disappointed ticketholders don't need to do anything beside wallow in grief and watch grainy YouTube videos from the '80s. Refunds will reportedly be issued to the original method of payment used at time of purchase, as soon as funds are received from the event organizer. So check your credit card bill.
Forbes
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Rock Legend Steve Miller Honored With 2025 Les Paul Spirit Award
Steve Miller (of the Steve Miller Band) performs during show at Fenway Park. (Photo by Danielle ... More Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) During a career spanning more than five decades, the Steve Miller Band has turned out a long list of iconic songs to include 'The Joker,' 'Fly Like An Eagle,' 'Rock'n Me,' 'Jet Airliner,' 'Abracadabra,' and many more. Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer Steve Miller has sold tens of millions of albums, his songs streamed billions of times, and his Greatest Hits (1974-1978) is among the top 25 best-selling albums of all time. On Monday night, at a ceremony at the Gibson Garage in Nashville, Tennesse, Miller was honored with the 2025 Les Paul Spirit Award. Michael Braunstein, Executive Director of the Les Paul Foundation, presents Steve Miller with the ... More 2025 Les Paul Spirit Award The annual award is given to those who exemplify the talent, creative spirit, and innovation of the late Les Paul. Paul not only invented the solid body electric guitar, he created many of the techniques used in the recording studio today such as multi-tracking, overdubbing, echo, and more. Miller becomes the fifth rock singer/guitarist to win the Spirit award. Past recipients include Bob Weir, Nile Rodgers, The Edge, and Peter Frampton. For Miller, however, it has a little deeper meaning. He had a special connection with Les Paul. Paul, a close friend of Miller's parents, was Miller's godfather. They had a close personal relationship that began when Miller was a child and continued until Paul's death in 2009. Steve Miller performing with his friend and mentor, the late Les Paul In accepting the award, Miller talked about first seeing his friend and mentor during a six-week stretch when Paul performed at a club near Miller's home in Milwaukee. 'I was just shy of being five years old and my dad would take me every night to see him play,' Miller recalled. 'And I couldn't believe how much fun this guy was having. This was back when he was in his early thirties. We all know the older Les, but the young Les was the baddest guitar player in the country.' Paul later taught Miller his first three guitar chords. 'Watching Les play, I learned some things from him that were really amazing. He invented so many tools and things that we as recording artists, and Nashville, is built upon. It dawned on me that everything he did was really obvious and really simple, but he was the guy who put it all together, therefore he was a genius.' The actual award was handcrafted by Paul and his son, Rusty, with wood from Paul's studio in New Jersey. It comes as Miller just finished building a brand-new studio of his own. It's his fifth, and at 81 years old, Miller says it will be his last. 'This new studio is the best sounding one I've ever built, and this piece of Paul's studio is the first thing that's going in there. I can't thank you enough!' Steve Miller says he'll put his Les Paul Spirit Award (handmade by the late Les Paul and his son) in ... More his new music studio. Then, he set the award aside and brought out his Steve Miller Band keyboardist, Joseph Wooten, along with some other musician friends to jam for a little bit. 'We're going to do a few tunes for you right now in memory of Les, and lay some vibes down here in the greatest, grooviest music store in the world!" Miller's handful of songs included a mesmerizing version of 'Fly Like An Eagle,' accented by Wooten's incredible B-3 magic on the keys. Steve Miller performs at the Gibson Garage in Nashville, TN, June 9, 2025, in front of photo of ... More Miller with the late Les Paul. Band members: (L-R) Aaron J. Hatmaker (bass guitar), Steve Miller (guitar), Jessie Wooten (drums), Luke Janklow (guitar), and Joseph Wooten (keyboard) Then, Miller switched to an acoustic guitar and did a dynamic version of 'The Joker' that had the entire crowd singing along. Les Paul would be very proud. Singer, songwriter, and master guitarist, Steve Miller.
New York Post
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Steve Miller Band announces 2025 tour, four NY shows. Get tickets now
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. In 1955, 11-year-old Steve Miller formed his first band, which he dubbed The Marksmen. Now, just 70 short years later, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has announced a summer and fall 2025 tour. Starting in August, The Steve Miller Band will bring their legendary stable of classic rock hits to arenas, amphitheaters, pavilions, art centers, state fairs, casinos, botanical gardens and wineries all over North America. While on the road, the 81-year-old Milwaukee native will make five New York and New Jersey stops. First, he'll 'Fly Like An Eagle' into Bethel, NY's Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on Friday, Aug. 15. After that, The Steve Miller Band will take their 'Jet Airliner' to Syracuse's New York State Fair on Thursday, Aug. 21, Atlantic City's Hard Rock Live on Friday, Aug. 22, Long Island's Jones Beach Theater on Sunday, Aug. 24, Holmdel, NJ's PNC Bank Arts Center on Tuesday, Aug. 26 and Salamanca, NY's Seneca Allegany Casino on Saturday, Aug. 30. Based on our findings at Set List FM, the group typically plays 18-20 songs at live shows including hits like 'The Joker,' 'Take The Money And Run,' 'Abracadabra,' 'Rock'n Me' and 'Space Cowboy' in addition to 'Fly Like An Eagle' and 'Jet Airliner.' Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming Steve Miller Band shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale is Friday, May 9. Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event. Steve Miller Band tour schedule 2025 A complete calendar including tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets an be found here. Steve Miller Band set list With so many hits to their name, the group is sure that fans get their money's worth at each and every show. Below, you'll find a set list from September 2022 that will likely be similar to what the group takes on the road this year. 01.) 'Stranger Blues' (Elmore James cover) 02.) 'Space Intro' 03.) 'Fly Like an Eagle' 04.) 'Jet Airliner' (Paul Pena cover) 05.) 'Abracadabra' 06.) 'Shu Ba Da Du Ma Ma Ma Ma' 07.) 'The Stake' 08.) 'Swingtown' 09.) 'Mercury Blues' (K.C. Douglas cover) 10.) 'Living in the U.S.A.' 11.) 'True Fine Love' 12.) 'Space Cowboy' 13.) 'Take the Money and Run' 14.) 'Rock'n Me' Encore 15.) 'Serenade' 16.) 'Jungle Love' 17.) 'The Joker' The above set list comes courtesy of Set List FM. Steve Miller Band members Formed in San Francisco way back in 1966, Miller, 81, has seen many musicians come and go over the years including his former classmate Boz Scaggs. Here's who he's playing with these days: Kenny Lee Lewis – bass, guitar, backing vocals (1983–present) Joseph Wooten – keyboards, backing vocals (1993–present) Jacob Petersen – guitar, backing vocals (2011–present) Ron Wikso – drums (2021–present) Classic rockers on tour in 2025 Although not many groups that have been active for 59 years (!) are still touring in the 2020s, here are five of our favorites you won't want to miss in the next few months. • Ringo Starr with his All Starr Band • Paul Simon • Stevie Nicks • Todd Rundgren • Eric Clapton Need more music from way back when in your life? Check out our list of all the biggest classic rockers on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
CBS News
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Steve Miller Band set to play Minnesota State Fair Grandstand this summer
Iconic classic rock band Steve Miller Band is taking a jet airliner to the Twin Cities this summer. On Tuesday, the Minnesota State Fair announced that the band and special guest The Rascals will be playing at the Grandstand on Thursday, Aug. 28. Formed in the late 60s and coming into popularity in the 70s, Steve Miller Band is known for hits like "Fly Like an Eagle," "The Joker," "Jet Airliner," and "Jungle Love." More recently, the band has explored blues and jazz. Miller was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2016 an d the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2022. The Rascals, with reunited founders Felix Cavaliere and Gene Corneish, are known for hits like "Good Lovin'" and "Groovin." Tickets go on sale on Friday at 10 a.m. There's options for reserved seating and the "Party Deck." Other acts already announced for the Grandstand during the fair include: Old Dominion , Def Leppard , Melissa Etheridge and the Indigo Girls and the Happy Together Tour . Last month, organizers announced ticket prices for this year's fair will increase by $2 — pre-fair discount tickets are $17 through Aug. 26 and admission at the gate will cost $20. On-site parking will also increase to $25.
