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3 days ago
- Entertainment
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Steve Miller Band is hitting the road this summer: Where they'll play, how to get tickets
The ever-durable Steve Miller will hit the road this summer for a 31-date tour. Kicking off Aug. 15 in Bethel, New York, and wrapping Nov. 8 in Anaheim, California, the tour will boast classic rock hits from the Steve Miller Band, whose "Greatest Hits 1974-78" is one of the 25 bestselling albums of all time. Last year, Miller, 81, and his taut band joined Def Leppard and Journey for a summer stadium run, packing the set with guitar-heavy favorites including "Rock'n Me," "The Joker," "Swingtown" and "Take the Money and Run." Tickets are on sale now via Earlier this year, Miller's iconic "Fly Like an Eagle" was inducted into the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry. His reach also spanned generations when Eminem sampled 1982's "Abracadabra" on his 2024 hit "Houdini." During his performances on last year's stadium tour, Miller thanked the rapper for using the song. Miller will also be honored June 9 with the Les Paul Spirit Award, named for the famed guitar innovator. More: Kenny Chesney delivers vibrant, visually arresting feast at Las Vegas Sphere August 15 - Bethel, NY - Bethel Woods Center for the Arts 16 - Grantville, PA - Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course 19 - Gilford, NH - BankNH Pavilion 21 – Syracuse, NY – New York State Fair 22 - Atlantic City, NJ - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena 24 - Wantagh, NY - Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater 26 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center 28 - St. Paul, MN - Minnesota State Fair 30 - Salamanca, NY - Seneca Allegany Resort & Casinos 31 - Mashantucket, CT - Foxwoods Resort Casino September 17 – Lincoln, NE – Pinewood Bowl Amphitheater 19 – Memphis, TN - Memphis Botanic Garden 20 – Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater 23 – Gautier, MS – The Sound Amphitheater 25 – Huntsville, AL – Orion Amphitheater 26 – Champaign, IL – State Farm Center 27 – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana October 1 - Tuscaloosa, AL - Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater 2 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre 4 – Estero, FL – Hertz Arena 5 – Hollywood, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 7 – Tampa, FL - Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 23 – Scottsdale, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Pool 25 – Las Vegas – PH Live at Planet Hollywood 28 – Highland, CA – Yaamavá Theater 30 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery 31 – Lincoln, CA – Thunder Valley Casino Resort November 1 – Sparks, NV – Nugget Event Center 4 – San Diego – The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park 6 – Inglewood, CA – YouTube Theater 8 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Steve Miller Band embarking on 2025 summer tour
USA Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Steve Miller Band is hitting the road this summer: Where they'll play, how to get tickets
Steve Miller Band is hitting the road this summer: Where they'll play, how to get tickets Show Caption Hide Caption 2025 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductees announced The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 inductees, which include hip-hop pioneers Outkast and the vibrant Cyndi Lauper. unbranded - Entertainment The ever-durable Steve Miller will hit the road this summer for a 31-date tour. Kicking off Aug. 15 in Bethel, New York, and wrapping Nov. 8 in Anaheim, California, the tour will boast classic rock hits from the Steve Miller Band, whose "Greatest Hits 1974-78" is one of the 25 bestselling albums of all time. Last year, Miller, 81, and his taut band joined Def Leppard and Journey for a summer stadium run, packing the set with guitar-heavy favorites including "Rock'n Me," "The Joker," "Swingtown" and "Take the Money and Run." Tickets are on sale now via Earlier this year, Miller's iconic "Fly Like an Eagle" was inducted into the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry. His reach also spanned generations when Eminem sampled 1982's "Abracadabra" on his 2024 hit "Houdini." During his performances on last year's stadium tour, Miller thanked the rapper for using the song. Miller will also be honored June 9 with the Les Paul Spirit Award, named for the famed guitar innovator. More: Kenny Chesney delivers vibrant, visually arresting feast at Las Vegas Sphere Steve Miller Band 2025 tour dates August 15 - Bethel, NY - Bethel Woods Center for the Arts 16 - Grantville, PA - Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course 19 - Gilford, NH - BankNH Pavilion 21 – Syracuse, NY – New York State Fair 22 - Atlantic City, NJ - Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena 24 - Wantagh, NY - Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater 26 - Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center 28 - St. Paul, MN - Minnesota State Fair 30 - Salamanca, NY - Seneca Allegany Resort & Casinos 31 - Mashantucket, CT - Foxwoods Resort Casino September 17 – Lincoln, NE – Pinewood Bowl Amphitheater 19 – Memphis, TN - Memphis Botanic Garden 20 – Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater 23 – Gautier, MS – The Sound Amphitheater 25 – Huntsville, AL – Orion Amphitheater 26 – Champaign, IL – State Farm Center 27 – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana October 1 - Tuscaloosa, AL - Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater 2 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre 4 – Estero, FL – Hertz Arena 5 – Hollywood, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 7 – Tampa, FL - Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 23 – Scottsdale, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Pool 25 – Las Vegas – PH Live at Planet Hollywood 28 – Highland, CA – Yaamavá Theater 30 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery 31 – Lincoln, CA – Thunder Valley Casino Resort November 1 – Sparks, NV – Nugget Event Center 4 – San Diego – The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park 6 – Inglewood, CA – YouTube Theater 8 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Classic Rock Legend, 81, Has Exciting Career News
Steve Miller has been a powerful force of rock for decades, with hits like 'The Joker,' 'Take the Money and Run,' and 'Fly Like an Eagle.' His legacy will be celebrated when he receives the Les Paul Spirit Award. Named after Les Paul, the guitarist and designer who pioneered the solid-body electric guitar, the Les Paul Spirit Award is given to someone who 'exemplifies the spirit of the late, great Les Paul through innovation, engineering, technology and/or music,' according to a press release. 'Not only is he an extraordinary talent and a wonderful friend of the Les Paul Foundation, Steve holds the very distinct title of being Les' godson,' said Michael Braunstein, Executive Director of The Les Paul Foundation. 'They had a very unique relationship, which Les cherished," he added. "If anyone understands the 'spirit' of Les Paul, it's Steve.' Les and Steve's connection began when Miller's parents attended performances by Les Paul and his then-wife Mary Ford in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Steve's parents introduced him to Les, who then gave Miller his first informal guitar lessons. The connection between Steve and Les continued throughout the decades. Miller would join Paul on stage for the latter's 90th birthday concert in New York City. 'If Les were still alive today, Steve and he would be jamming at his house regularly,' added Michael Braunstein. 'I am personally thrilled to be able to present Steve with this award because I know he exemplifies everything Les was about and wanted to accomplish. I want to also thank the Gibson Gives Foundation for partnering with us on this exciting annual award and for everything they do to keep Les' name alive.' (Les Paul died in 2009 at age 94.) Steve Miller is a classic rock legend. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2022. His album, Fly Like an Eagle, was recently inducted into the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry. And a new generation was introduced to Steve Miller's music when sampled 'Abracadabra' for his recent hit, 'Houdini.' The Les Paul Spirit Award ceremony takes place on June 9 (Les Paul's 100th birthday!) at the Gibson Garage Nashville. In addition to the award, a grant from the Les Paul Foundation will be made to the charity of Steve Miller's choice.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
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Kendrick Perkins calls out the hypocrisy around Nikola Jokic needing more help: "LeBron gets tired at 40 years old and people question his greatness"
Making a solid case for his fourth MVP, Nikola Jokic left us speechless on several occasions during the regular season. Whether it was him clinching a never-before-seen stat line of 30/20/20 or being the first center to average a triple-double for the entirety of the regular season, "The Joker" was sensational. However, during playoff time, Jokic has shown signs that suggest he is not invincible. The three-time MVP has had some hiccups, especially in the series against the OKC Thunder. Even though he had a monster double-double in Game 5 with 44 and 15, "The Joker" struggled between Games 2 and 4. Advertisement In a rarity, the seven-footer appeared exhausted on multiple occasions. No doubt, while the Thunder deserved all the credit for its defensive prowess, there have been growing murmurs about Jokic not receiving the desired help. Addressing this narrative, Kendrick Perkins pointed out at the hypocrisy displayed, comparing the Nuggets big man and LeBron James. "Bron gets tired at 40 years old and people question his greatness… but Jokic gets tired and it's, 'he needs more help.' We gotta stop moving goal post," highlighted the former champion turned ESPN analyst. This has once again ignited the argument around "King James" receiving unfair criticism during his career despite all his credentials. The polarizing case of "King James" There has never been a player like LBJ who has faced that much pressure and scrutiny from day one. Entering the league at the tender age of 18, the Cavaliers rookie went from being a boy to a man in no time. The media would have a field day comparing him to Michael Jordan. Advertisement Under constant spotlight, James didn't let the noise get to his head. His decision to sign with the Miami Heat made him an overnight villain. Nonetheless, he achieved what he set out to do which was winning a championship. Returning to Cleveland for a second stint in 2014, the four-time MVP delivered on his promise of ending the 52-year-old championship drought and he's done so in the most iconic way as his Cavs won the chip after coming back from a 3-1 deficit in the Finals against the 79-3 Golden State Warriors. But this didn't distract the four-time champion from his mission of achieving greatness. At 40 years old, James continues to play at an elite level. The veteran superstar has come out strong against all his naysayers, critics and doubters on most occasions. Related: "For a guy who get paid $300 million, he should be a Top 10 player...I don't think he a Top 30 player" - Oakley shreds Brown's historic contract Nuggets and their inconsistencies When it comes to Denver, they had the same issue that has been troubling the team for a while now, probably since winning the chip in 2023. While "The Joker" remains consistent with his productivity, his teammates, especially Jamal Murray, need to take some load off him. Advertisement Another major cause of concern has been Michael Porter Jr.'s low productivity during all five games so far. It's also time for veterans like Russell Westbrook to lead the second unit coming off the bench. Heading back home for a must-win Game 6, the Nuggets are on the edge of ending their 2024-25 campaign. With the opposition's defense throwing the kitchen sink at Jokic, Denver needs Murray to channel his Bubble playoff version. Going into the summer, one can expect a lot of changes to take place in the Nuggets, especially when it comes to their bench. Related: "It's worth your money to watch this guy play" - Tim Hardaway shares his 2025 MVP choice between Jokic and SGA
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
