Following the overwhelming success of the inaugural 'a day on the green' events earlier this year, Roundhouse Entertainment is pleased to kick off its 2008/2009 summer series with another spectacular concert announcement.
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriters John Mellencamp and Sheryl Crow will play five 'a day on the green' events as part of their Australian and New Zealand concert tour announced today.
In what is set to be one of THE most anticipated concerts of the year, Mellencamp and Crow will perform in New Zealand on Saturday December 6 at the Alana Estate Winery, Martinborough in Wellington and on Sunday December 7 at the Mudhouse Winery, Waipara in Christchurch.
Established in 2001, 'a day on the green' was the forerunner in offering a quality music experience for the baby boomer market in a winery environment. Promoters Roundhouse Entertainment have spent the past seven years nurturing the concept, securing exclusive contracts with the best winery venues in Australia, and carefully building a brand which is now second to none. More than 130 shows and 800,000 happy patrons later, 'a day on the green' now has a loyal following in all states in Australia.
The 'a day on the green' experience of good food, good wine and great music was warmly embraced on its launch in New Zealand in January, with more than 18,000 people enjoying the first three events headlined by Joe Cocker. Organisers immediately began planning for future concerts.
The upcoming tour will be MellencampS first tour in 15 years. He will perform his hits as well as debuting material from his brand new album 'Life, Death, Love & Freedom' album (released on Hear Music thru Universal Music on July 12 2008).
John will bring with him his legendary touring band; Mike Wancic (his veteran guitarist of 30 years), Troye Kinnett (keyboards), Miriam Sturm (violin), Dane Clark (drums), Andrew York (guitar) and John Gunnell (bass).
Mellencamp was inducted earlier this year into the U.S.A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and this past December received the ASCAP Foundation Champion Award in recognition of his outstanding use of music in the service of humanity. He continues to headline the annual Farm Aid event in the USA that he co-founded with Willie Nelson.
Joining John on tour will be special guest Sheryl Crow. Returning to Australia for the first time since 1997, Sheryl will also perform her hits; 'All I Wanna Do', 'If It Makes You Happy' plus feature material from her album 'Detours' released earlier this year (Universal Music). There will also be a Sheryl Crow Live DVD released through the Soundstage imprint, distributed by Liberator in Australia to coincide with the tour announcement.
Newcomer Gin Wigmore also joins this stellar line up. 21 year old New Zealand starlet Gin has been songwriting and playing since the age of 14 and has recently released her debut EP 'Extended Play' after becoming the first NZ artist ever to sign to Island Records Australia. Her current single 'Under My Skin' is a Top 40 hit on both radio and music TV in NZ. In 2004, Gin was the Grand Prize Winner of the prestigious US-based International Song Writing Competition for her song 'Hallelujah', making her the youngest and only unsigned Grand Prize winner in the history of the competition.
Roundhouse Entertainment will be announcing further international artist concerts for the 2008/2009 summer season soon. What better way to kick off the year than with John Mellencamp, Sheryl Crow and Gin Wigmore.
CONCERT DETAILS ARE:
SATURDAY DECEMBER 6 - ALANA ESTATE, MARTINBOROUGH
Alana Estate is 1���½ hour drive from Wellington and boasts a fully planted vineyard, a state of the art water based frost control system, a state of the art gravity fed winery and a staff dedicated to the goals and vision of Alana Estate. World class wines are being produced which are winning many medals accolades both world wide as well as New Zealand. The Alana Wine and Food Experience headed by renowned chef Ian Garner was started in 2005. This has been an outstanding success and Alana Estate is now catering for weddings, corporate functions as well as the lunch time Wine and Food Experience where the wines are perfectly matched to the food prepared by Ian.
Tickets from Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.co.nz 0800 111 999
Ticket prices:
A Reserve seating - $199.90
B Reserve seating - $149.50
General Admission - $106.30
VIP Packages available from the winery Phone: 06 306 9784
Coach transport to event: Tranzit Buses, ph 06 377 1227, www.tranzit.co.nz or tours@tranzit.co.nz
SUNDAY DECEMBER 7 - MUDHOUSE WINERY, WAIPARA
THE MUDHOUSE WINERY AND CAFE is situated 45 minutes north of Christchurch driving or 15 minutes flying. The iconic building is nestled in the heart of the Waipara Valley, set amongst vineyards and mountains; choose to dine inside by the cosy open fire or outside enjoying the spectacular views from the garden cafe.
Award winning wines from New Zealand's best wine growing regions including:
- Marlborough, Central Otago and Waipara
- Cellar door wine tasting & sales
- Lunch, snacks and coffee
- Casual garden cafe nestled amongst our vineyards
Tickets from Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.co.nz 0800 111 999
Ticket prices:
A Reserve seating - $199.90
B Reserve seating - $149.50
General Admission - $106.30
VIP Packages available from the winery Phone: 03 314 6900
Coach transport to the event: Canterbury Wine Tours, ph 0800 08 11 55, www.waiparavalley.co.nz or email waiparawine@xtra.co.nz, Discovery Travel, ph 03 357 8262 www.discoverytravel.co.nz or email info@discoverytravel.co.nz
GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION FOR ALL SHOWS:
'a day on the green' concerts have all-inclusive VIP packages, reserved seating at the front of the stage and general admission tickets so patrons may byo picnic rugs & deck chairs.
'a day on the green' is a fully licensed event. Strictly no BYO alcohol. Food will be available on site or BYO picnic.
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