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• Dec 17 2015 Steve Miller celebrates rock and roll hall of fame induction

  STEVE MILLER CELEBRATES ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION 

  ENTERS CLASS OF 2016 AFTER FIRST NOMINATION

  2016 INDUCTION CEREMONY SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 8TH, 2016

  (NEW YORK, NY) Steve Miller has been voted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The multifaceted songwriter, singer, guitarist, producer will be inducted after being nominated for the first time this year. Miller will join fellow inductees at the 2016 induction ceremony, scheduled for April 8th, 2016.

  When notified of his selection, Miller stated:

  “From the Space Cowboy, the Joker, Maurice and the Gangster of Luv and everybody who has played with us through the years, thank you to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and to all the fans who voted for us.”

  Steve Miller was a mainstay of the San Francisco music scene that upended American culture in the late ’60s. With albums like Children of the Future, Sailor and Brave New World, Miller perfected a psychedelic blues sound that drew on the deepest sources of American roots music and simultaneously articulated a compelling vision of what music-and society-could be in the years to come.

  Then, in the ’70s, Miller crafted a brand of rock ‘n’ roll music that was polished, exciting and irresistible, and that has dominated radio through today. Hit followed hit in an endless flow: “The Joker,” “Livin’ in the USA,” “Take the Money and Run,” “Rock’n Me,” “Fly Like an Eagle,” “Jet Airliner,” “Jungle Love,” and “Abracadabra” among them. To this day, these songs are instantly recognizable when they come on the radio-and impossible not to sing along with.

  Running through Miller’s catalogue is a combination of virtuosity and songcraft along with melodic vocals and signature guitar riffs. His parents were jazz aficionados — Les Paul was his godfather — so as a budding guitarist and singer, Miller absorbed valuable lessons from their musical tradition. When the family moved to Texas, Miller deepened his education in the blues, meeting T-Bone Walker and learning to sing and play listening to him and Jimmy Reed. Miller then moved to Chicago where he played with Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Buddy Guy and Paul Butterfield.

  Miller, who just completed a 70-date North American tour with The Steve Miller Band, keeps himself immersed in listening and playing all genres of blues and jazz and rock ‘n’ roll music-American music. Miller is also contributing his time to serving on the welcoming committee of the Department of Musical Instruments of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and as a board member of Jazz at Lincoln Center, where he curates and hosts shows at both institutions celebrating the bridge between blues and jazz music and early American music.

  The Steve Miller Band will announce 2016 tour dates and other news early in the New Year.

  For additional news and information, and to learn about the history of The Steve Miller Band and all the musicians who have played and recorded with the band, please visit www.stevemillerband.com,www.facebook.com/stevemillerband, and twitter.com/smbofficial (@smbofficial).

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• Jan 30 2017 Steve Miller Band Announces North American Tour Dates

  STEVE MILLER BAND ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN SUMMER TOUR

  WITH SPECIAL GUEST PETER FRAMPTON

  
  

  
  

   

  (NEW YORK, NY) Coming off an extraordinary 63 shows in 2016, Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer Steve Miller is excited to announce his 2017 summer tour campaign. Steve and his band look forward to delving into their deep catalogue of hits from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. The tour kicks off in the metro New York area at PNC Bank Arts Center and Jones Beach Theatre (June 15th & 17th) and then makes its way across the country before wrapping August 14^th on the west coast. The full itinerary is below with more dates to be added.

  Joining The Steve Miller Band on the summer 2017 tour is special guest Peter Frampton.

  Miller comments on Peter Frampton:

  “Peter and I first met at Olympic studios in London in the late sixties when we were both just starting our recording careers,” said Miller. “He was a wonderful guitarist and songwriter then and he is even more so today. Over the years, we’ve played together in venues from theatres to football stadiums and everything in between. He always sets the musical bar high, his band always knocks me out, and I’m thrilled we are going to spend the summer together doing a great run of concerts. This is the kind of quality and talent we both strive to present and I’m looking forward to a summer of great music, exceptional performances and fun. Peter is remarkable musician.”

  “Steve Miller was a mainstay of the San Francisco music scene that upended American culture in the late ’60s. With albums like Children of the Future, Sailor and Brave New World, Miller perfected a psychedelic blues sound that drew on the deepest sources of American roots music and simultaneously articulated a compelling vision of what music-and society-could be in the years to come.

  Then, in the ’70s, Miller crafted a brand of rock ‘n’ roll music that was polished, exciting and irresistible, and that has dominated radio through today.  Hit followed hit in an endless flow: “The Joker,” “Livin’ in the USA,” “Take the Money and Run,” “Rock’n Me,” “Fly Like an Eagle,” “Jet Airliner,” “Jungle Love,” and “Abracadabra” among them. To this day, these songs are instantly recognizable when they come on the radio-and impossible not to sing along with.

  Running through Miller’s catalogue is a combination of virtuosity and songcraft along with melodic vocals and signature guitar riffs. His parents were jazz aficionados — Les Paul was his godfather — so as a budding guitarist and singer, Miller absorbed valuable lessons from their musical tradition. When the family moved to Texas, Miller deepened his education in the blues, meeting T-Bone Walker and learning to sing and play listening to him and Jimmy Reed.  Miller then moved to Chicago where he played with Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Buddy Guy and Paul Butterfield..” Anthony DeCurtis

  The Steve Miller Band has played to more than 15 million people in the last 20 years. In addition to touring with his band, Miller is also contributing his time to serving on the welcoming committee of the Department of Musical Instruments of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art and as a board member of Jazz at Lincoln Center, where he curates and hosts shows at both institutions celebrating blues, jazz and early American music. In 2016, Miller presented five sold out shows at JALC: “Ma Rainey Meets Miles Davis” and “T Bone Walker – A Bridge From Blues to Jazz.” His 2017 plans for JALC will be announced soon.

  

  STEVE MILLER BAND 2017 SUMMER TOUR DATES:

  June

  15 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

  17 – Wantagh, NY – Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

  18 – Hunter, NY – Mountain Jam Festival

  20 – Toronto, ONT – Budweiiser Stage

  21 – Canadaigua, NY – Constellation Brands Marvin PAC

  23 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion

  24 – Mashantucket, CT – The Grand Theater At Foxwoods Casino

  25 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion

  27 – Philadelphia, PA – Mann Center PAC

  30 – Verona, NY – Turning Stone Resort and Casino

  July

  1 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Theater at Freedom Hill

  14 – Hollywood, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Live

  15 – Estero, FL – Germain Arena

  16 – Alpharetta , GA – Verizon Wireless Amp

  18 – Rogers, AR – Walmart Amp

  19 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre

  20 – Aurora, IL – River Edge Park

  22 – Walker, MN – Moondance Jam

  23 – Welch, MN – Treasure Island Resort & Casino

  25 – Park City, KS – Hartman Arena

  28 – Tulsa, OK – River Spirit Casino

  29 – Thackerville, OK – WinStar World Casino

  31 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks

  August

  2 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amp

  4 – Bend, OR – Les Schwab Amp

  5 – Auburn, WA – White River Amp

  6 – Troutdale, OR – McMenamins Edgefield

  8 – Las Vegas, NV – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace

  9 – Costa Mesa, CA – Pacific Amp

  11 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre

  12 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amp

  13 – Murphys, CA – Ironstone Amp

  For additional news and information, please visit:

  www.stevemillerband.com

  www.facebook.com/stevemillerband

   twitter.com/smbofficial (@smbofficial)

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