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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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• Jun 28 2017 Capitol Records And UME Celebrate Steve Miller '50'
  CAPITOL RECORDS AND UME CELEBRATE LEGENDARY ARTIST STEVE MILLER ’50’

   

  STEVE MILLER OPENS HIS ENTIRE ARCHIVES TO LABEL

   

  PLANS INCLUDE NEW PROJECTS, EXPANDED EDITIONS, CAREER-SPANNING BOX SETS ENCOMPASSING THE LEGENDARY ARTIST’S ENTIRE CATALOGUE OF RECORDED MUSIC 

   

  

  Left to Right: Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman/CEO, Universal Music Group; Steve Miller

  New York, NY (June 28, 2017) — Steve Miller, one of the world’s most commercially successful and acclaimed artist/bands in the history of popular music, brings his treasure trove to Capitol Recordswith the contents of his private vault.  Miller recently opened his entire vault/warehouse allowing Capitol/UMe to access music, footage, photos, memorabilia, artwork, handwritten notes, journals, and more to include in his upcoming releases. Miller brings his entire catalogue of recorded music to the label where he originally began his recording career in 1967 including his 18 studio albums, boxed sets, live recordings and numerous compilation albums including the mega-selling 17x platinum Steve Miller Greatest Hits, unreleased recordings and long-form audiovisual projects. UMe will release his catalog projects, while new material will be released through Capitol Records. Miller is in the process of directing the concept and curation for his Steve Miller Band catalog releases.  The first Steve Miller project will be announced soon.

  

  Left to right: Irving Azoff, Chairman/CEO, Azoff MSG Entertainment; Janice G. Miller, Sailor Music; Michele Anthony, EVP, Universal Music Group; Steve Miller;

  Bruce Resnikoff, President/CEO, Universal Music Enterprises;

  Susan Genco, Co-President, Azoff MSG Entertainment

  Running through Miller’s distinctive catalog is a combination of virtuosity and song craft. His parents were jazz aficionados – not to mention close friends of Les Paul and Mary Ford – so, as a budding guitarist, Miller absorbed valuable lessons from that musical tradition. When the family moved to Texas, Miller deepened his education in the blues, eventually moving to Chicago, where he played with Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Buddy Guy and Paul Butterfield.

  Steve Miller was a mainstay of the San Francisco music scene that upended American culture in the late ’60s. The Steve Miller Band released two LPs on Capitol Records in 1968: Children of the Future, and Sailor whichincluded “Living in the U.S.A.,” which became a staple on the new rock radio format. Next came, Brave New World, the band’s third album and included the hit “Space Cowboy,” and “My Dark Hour,” which Miller recorded in London with fellow label-mate, Paul McCartney, who is credited as Paul Ramon. He later repurposed that song’s catchy guitar riff for the title track to “Fly Like an Eagle.”

  After the band’s next few albums, Your Saving Grace (1969), Rock Love (1971), Recall The Beginning (1972), Number 5 (1970), Miller made some changes to the band, went to Los Angeles and produced his own record in 19 days. That album was The Joker. The title track became a Number One worldwide smash hit.  Miller had crafted a brand of pure pop that was polished, exciting and irresistible that dominated radio in a way that few artists have ever managed. His next two albums, Fly Like an Eagle (1976) and Book of Dreams (1977), both went multiplatinum, and the hits they generated are among the most recognizable songs in pop music history. Hit followed hit in what seemed like an endless flow: “Take The Money and Run,” “Rock’n Me,” “Fly Like an Eagle,” “Jet Airliner” and “Jungle Love,” and “Swingtown” to name a few. In 1978, Capitol released Greatest Hits 1974-78, which has sold more than 17 million copies worldwide. Miller’s had a worldwide hit with “Abracadabra,” the title track of his 1982 album and in 1986, a #1 Billboard’s Rock Album Tracks with “I Want To Make the World Turn Around.” To this day, his songs are instantly recognizable when they come on the radio their hooks are the very definition of indelible.

  In recent years, Miller has immersed himself in the blues once again. And, as always, whether he was riding the top of the charts or exploring the blue highways of American music, he is playing and singing with conviction and precision, passion and eloquence. At this stage of his life, in 2017, Miller feels more fulfilled than ever. He recently moved to New York, where he is on the Board of Jazz at Lincoln Center and on the Board for the Metropolitan Museum’s Musical Instruments collection. And, of course, he continues to record and is currently on tour.

  Stevemillerband.com

   

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  CONTACT:

  Sujata Murthy, UME 310 865 7812 sujata.murthy@umusic.com

  Ken Weinstein, Big Hassle 212 619 1360 weinstein@bighassle.com
• Aug 08 2017 Steve Miller Produces and Directs 'Ultimate Hits'
  STEVE MILLER PRODUCES AND DIRECTS CREATIVE PROCESS FOR

  CAREER-SPANNING STEVE MILLER BAND ‘ULTIMATE HITS‘ COLLECTIONS

  TO BE RELEASED SEPTEMBER 15 BY CAPITOL/UMe

   

  1CD, Digital and 2LP Edition Features 22 Top Hits and Rarities;

  Expanded 2CD, Digital and 4LP Deluxe Edition Boasts 40 Essential Tracks,

  Including Eight Previously Unreleased Recordings

   

  RARE LIVE VERSION OF “SPACE COWBOY” AVAILABLE NOW

   

  
  

  Los Angeles – August 8, 2017– Music legend Steve Miller has produced and personally directed the curation and creative process for two new, career-spanning Steve Miller Band Ultimate Hits collections, to be released September 15 by Capitol/UMe. Ultimate Hits is available now for preorder in a 1CD and digital edition featuring 22 essential Steve Miller Band tracks, including three previously unreleased rarities, and in an expanded 2CD and digital deluxe edition with 40 tracks, including the acclaimed band’s top hits, live tracks, and eight previously unreleased recordings from the studio and the stage. On October 27, both editions will be released on 180-gram vinyl in 2LP and 4LP deluxe packages, which are also available now for preorder.

  Both Ultimate Hits editions feature Steve Miller Band’s biggest worldwide chart-toppers, including “Take The Money And Run,” “Rock’n Me,” Jet Airliner,” “The Joker,” Abracadabra,” “Jungle Love,” and “Fly Like An Eagle.”  The 1CD and digital edition adds two previously unreleased live recordings, “Living In The USA” and “Space Cowboy,” as well as a never-before-released Steve Miller solo recording of “Seasons.” The 2CD and digital deluxe edition also features those rarities, plus five more previously unreleased studio and live recordings, including a demo for “Take The Money And Run.” Ultimate Hits‘ stunning cover art was designed and photographed by StormStudios in collaboration with Miller.

  Preorder Steve Miller Band Ultimate Hits:

  1CD; Digital; 2LP Vinyl – https://ume.lnk.to/SMBUltimateHits

  2CD; Digital; 4LP Vinyl (Deluxe Edition) – https://ume.lnk.to/SMBUltimateHitsDeluxe

  It was recently announced that Steve Miller has brought his entire catalogue of recorded music to Capitol, where he originally began his recording career in 1967. Miller has opened his vault/warehouse of music, footage, photos, memorabilia, artwork, handwritten notes, journals, and more to Capitol/UMe to include in his upcoming releases. Steve Miller Band’s new Ultimate Hits collections, produced by Miller, launch the initiative.

  “Selecting material to include in these two collections and revisiting the creation of these recordings I’m reminded of how I learned to make multi-track recordings from Les Paul and play lead guitar from T Bone Walker. I’ve been blessed to work with so many wonderful musicians and engineers and friends over the years.  Mostly I want to thank you our fans who come out to our shows and listen to our records. I hope you enjoy this as much I did putting this together for you.” — Steve Miller

  

  Running through Miller’s distinctive catalog is a combination of virtuosity and song craft. His parents were jazz aficionados – not to mention close friends of Les Paul and Mary Ford – so, as a budding guitarist, Miller absorbed valuable lessons from that musical tradition. When the family moved to Texas, Miller deepened his education in the blues, eventually moving to Chicago, where he played with Muddy Waters, James Cotton, Howlin’ Wolf, Buddy Guy and Paul Butterfield.

  One of the world’s most commercially successful and acclaimed artist/bands in the history of popular music, Steve Miller was a mainstay of the San Francisco music scene that upended American culture in the late ’60s. The Steve Miller Band released two LPs on Capitol Records in 1968: Children of the Future, and Sailor,which included “Living In The USA,” which became a staple on the new rock radio format. Next came Brave New World, the band’s third album including the hit “Space Cowboy,” and “My Dark Hour,” which Miller recorded in London with fellow label-mate, Paul McCartney, who is credited as Paul Ramon.

  After the band’s next few albums, Your Saving Grace (1969), Rock Love (1971), Recall The Beginning (1972), and Number 5 (1970), Miller made some changes to the band, went to Los Angeles and produced his own record in 19 days. That album was The Joker. The title track became a Number One worldwide smash hit.Miller had crafted a brand of pure pop that was polished, exciting and irresistible that dominated radio in a way that few artists have ever managed. His next two albums, Fly Like an Eagle (1976) and Book of Dreams (1977), both went multiplatinum, and the hits they generated are among the most recognizable songs in pop music history. Hit followed hit in what seemed like an endless flow: “Take The Money And Run,” “Rock’n Me,” “Fly Like An Eagle,” “Jet Airliner,” “Jungle Love,” and “Swingtown,” to name a few. In 1978, Capitol released Greatest Hits 1974-78, which has sold more than 17 million copies worldwide. Miller’s had a worldwide hit with “Abracadabra,” the title track of his 1982 album and in 1986, a #1 Billboard Rock Album Track with “I Want To Make The World Turn Around.” To this day, his songs are instantly recognizable when they come on the radio. Their hooks are the very definition of indelible.

  In recent years, Miller has immersed himself in the blues once again. And, as always, whether he was riding the top of the charts or exploring the blue highways of American music, he is playing and singing with conviction and precision, passion and eloquence. At this stage of his life, in 2017, Miller feels more fulfilled than ever. He recently moved to New York, where he is on the Board of Jazz at Lincoln Center and on the Board of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Musical Instrument Department. And, of course, he continues to record and is currently on tour.

  

  stevemillerband.com

  STEVE MILLER BAND:  ULTIMATE HITS [1CD; Digital; 2LP]

  1.  Harmony Of The Spheres 2

  2.  Steve Miller at age five talking to his Godfather Les Paul

  3.  Take The Money And Run

  4.  Rock’n Me

  5.  The Stake

  6.  Threshold

  7.  Jet Airliner

  8.  The Joker

  9.  Abracadabra

  10.  Jungle Love

  11.  Swingtown

  12.  Dance, Dance, Dance

  13.  Serenade From The Stars

  14.  Space Intro

  15.  Fly Like An Eagle

  16.  Wild Mountain Honey

  17.  Living In The USA (Live – Previously Unreleased)

  18.  Space Cowboy (Live – Previously Unreleased)

  19.  Seasons (Previously Unreleased)

  20.  I Want To Make The World Turn Around

  21.  Winter Time

  22.  The Window

  STEVE MILLER BAND:  ULTIMATE HITS (DELUXE EDITION) [2CD, Digital; 4LP]

  CD 1

  1.  Steve Miller at age five talking to his Godfather Les Paul

  2.  Gangster Of Love (Live – Previously Unreleased)

  3.  The Joker

  4.  Baby’s Callin’ Me Home (Previously Unreleased)

  5.  My Dark Hour

  6.  Little Girl

  7.  Living In The USA (Live – Previously Unreleased)

  8.  Space Cowboy (Live – Previously Unreleased)

  9.  Seasons (Previously Unreleased)

  10.  Journey From Eden

  11.  Shu Ba Da Du Ma Ma Ma Ma

  12.  Going To Mexico

  13.  Kow Kow Calculator (Live – Previously Unreleased)

  14.  Come On In My Kitchen (Live)

  15.  Sugar Babe (Live)

  16.  The Lovin’ Cup (Live)

  17.  Dance, Dance, Dance

  18.  Take The Money And Run

  19.  Rock’n Me

  20.  Space Intro

  21.  Fly Like An Eagle

  CD 2

  1.  Wild Mountain Honey

  2.  The Window

  3.  Take The Money And Run (Demo) (Previously Unreleased)

  4.  In The Midnight Hour (Previously Unreleased)

  5.  Jungle Love

  6.  Threshold

  7.  Jet Airliner

  8.  The Stake

  9.  Swingtown

  10.  Serenade From The Stars

  11.  True Fine Love

  12.  Heart Like A Wheel

  13.  Abracadabra

  14.  I Want To Make The World Turn Around

  15.  Italian X Rays

  16.  Don’t Cha Know

  17.  Cry Cry Cry

  18.  Stranger Blues

  19.  Behind The Barn

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  CONTACT:

  Ken Weinstein, Big Hassle: (212) 619-1360 / weinstein@bighassle.com

  Jennifer Ballantyne, UMe: (310) 865-2350 / jennifer.ballantyne@umusic.com