Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal collaborate on US dates
Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal collaborate on US dates
April 17, 2009
By Tara Hall
Live Daily
Blues musicians Bonnie Raitt [ tickets ] and Taj Mahal [ tickets ] will join forces this summer for their first co-headlining trek together, dubbed the "BonTaj Roulet Tour."
The 30-date outing will hit both coasts, beginning Aug. 6 in Williamsport, PA, and working its way west over the course of two months. A two-night stand at Highland Park, IL's Ravinia Festival marks the mid-way point; the run concludes Sept. 25 in Rancho Mirage, CA. The full itinerary is below.
Raitt and Mahal will take the stage individually for full sets before finishing each evening's performance with a collaborative closing set. Raitt will perform with her backing band, while Mahal will take the stage with his six-piece Phantom Blues Band.
"There's gonna be a lot of fireworks, because it's so fresh," the Grammy-winning songstress said in a press release. "I think about it before I go to sleep, toying with the possibilities, and it feels like having an extra slice of pie, getting both of these bands to play together like this. There's so much potential to what we can do."
Both artists are socially conscious and plan to raise money with the BonTaj Collective Action Fund, pledging $1 per ticket sold on the US tour to charity. Concertgoers can vote on which cause to support at the tour's website, with proceeds distributed in proportion to the final online tally. VIP packages will also be available, complete with an after-show meet-and-greet and premium seating, with money raised going straight to the Action Fund.
Raitt, who has toured extensively behind 2005's "Souls Alike," postponed eight March dates due to a family health emergency. The southern shows have since been rescheduled for mid- to late October.
Taj Mahal, who will be inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame next month, celebrated his 40th year in the music business with last year's "Maestro," featuring guest appearances by Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Los Lobos and several others.
[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]
tour dates and tickets
August 2009
6 - Williamsport, PA - Community Arts Center
8 - Philadelphia, PA - Mann Center for Performing Arts
9 - Wallingford, CT - Chevrolet Theatre
11 - Newark, NJ - New Jersey Performing Arts Center
12 - Brooklyn, NY - Prospect Park Bandshell
14 - Hyannis, MA - Cape Cod Melody Tent
15 - Boston, MA - Bank of America Pavilion
16 - Vienna, VA - Filene Center at Wolf Trap
18 - Atlanta, GA - Chastain Park Amphitheatre
19 - Louisville, KY - Louisville Palace Theatre
21, 22 - Highland Park, IL - Ravinia Festival at Ravinia Park
23 - Grand Rapids, MI - Frederik Meijer Gardens
25 - Indianapolis, IN - The Lawn at White River State Park
27 - St. Paul, MN - State Fairgrounds
28 - Council Bluffs, IA - Harrah's Casino-Stir Concert Cove
30 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre
September 2009
1 - Salt Lake City, UT - Red Butte Garden
2 - Boise, ID - Idaho Botanical Garden
3 - Troutdale, OR - Edgefield Winery
5 - Bend, OR - Les Schwab Amphitheater
6 - Woodinville, WA - Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
7 - Eugene, OR - Cuthbert Amphitheater
9 - Friant, CA - Table Mountain Casino
11 - Los Angeles, CA - Greek Theatre
12 - Santa Barbara, CA - Santa Barbara Bowl
13 - Saratoga, CA - The Mountain Winery
16 - Oakland, CA - Paramount Theatre
17 - San Diego, CA - Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay
18 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
23 - Albuquerque, NM - Sandia Casino Amphitheater
24 - Phoenix, AZ - Dodge Theatre
25 - Rancho Mirage, CA - The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
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