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08.31.2010
Postcard From The Road: Bend OR
Long time John Mellencamp tour manager Harry Sandler is submitting some visual "iPhone Postcards From The Road" documenting John's summer Bob Dylan tour. Our second second image is from Bend OR:
Click HERE for the full sized image. Click HERE for other Postcards.
Check Out John's "No Better Than This" Music Video
Here is the video for the title track from John's No Better Than This album. The video was filmed and directed by Ian and Kurt Markus and culled from their Summer 2009 footage. The video serves as a preview of the documentary It's About You which was filmed during the making of the album and John's tour with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson. After the jump we have a larger version of the video.
No Better Than This #1 Fourth Week On The Americana Radio Chart - Request "No Better Than This" At Radio!
John's new album, No Better Than This, is #1 for the fourth week on the Americana Radio chart!
The song along with the entire CD has been sent to multiple radio formats, including AAA, Americana and Non-Commercial.
If you want to support John's new album, call your local station in these formats and request the album, thanking them for playing it and let them know how much you love the record!
To find your local station in these formats please click HERE and search for your local area. Read More
08.29.2010
Hilton Head Monthly Magazine: John Mellencamp’s New Testament
Jeff Vrabel, editor in chief of Hilton Head Monthly and a verteran music writer whose work has appeared in Paste, RollingStone.com, Billboard, Playboy, No Depression, the Chicago Sun-Times and other outlets, connects the dots in his piece Hilton Head Monthly piece on No Better Than This and John's personal relationship to the greater Savannah area. It's on stands now. Read More
08.26.2010
John Mellencamp Pitches In to Help Unhoused Worldwide + Extensive Interview
In 2007 John visited a tent city in Toledo, OH raising awareness of the homeless which sparked the founding of 1Matters.org. John has continued his support not only for 1Matters, but all of those who have lost domestic autonomy in our nation.
Recently, John filmed a public service announcement for World Homeless Day and sat down to talk with 1Matters’ Ken Leslie, on behalf of Toledo Streets Newspaper, about homelessness, music, and progress. The interview and more information is available after the jump.
People Magazine Critics Choice: 3.5 out of 4 Stars No Better Than This Review
Read People Magazine's 3.5 out of 4 Stars No Better Than This full review. Here are some excerpts: "a vintage-sounding set that shows just how far the heartland rocker has come from his days as John Cougar..."
"The inspired results include the uplifting shuffle "Save Some Time to Dream," which will conjure visions of a simpler, long-gone era..." Read More
08.25.2010
CNN Interview: John Mellencamp's 13 tracks in 13 days
Denise Quan's of CNN recently interviewed John on the rooftop of the Grammy Museum in downtown Los Angeles before his Grammy Museum show about his new project, his political future and his contribution to the world. Read the full feature and interview. Read More
08.23.2010
NPR Features No Better Than This + Fresh Air Interview
NPR, for a limited time, is streaming the entire No Better Than This album on their website - LISTEN NOW. Additionally, NPR's Fresh Air re-aired John's excellent 2007 40 minute interview with host Terry Gross - LISTEN NOW. Highlights of that interview are featured after the jump. Read More
08.20.2010
Listen to John's Interview on Tavis Smiley's Syndicated Radio Show
Not only was John the musical guest recently on 5 nights of Tavis Smiley's PBS television show, he joined Tavis for an interview for his syndicated radio show "The Tavis Smiley Show."
You can listen to John's complete interview HERE along with a bonus question only for the web. Please note some Firefox browser users may not see the audio player load, in that case we suggest using Internet Explorer to listen. Read More
08.19.2010
Tavis Smiley Report: Full Week of Videos Posted!
John's just completed a week of performances on PBS' "Tavis Smiley." The five episodes included an interview and six song performances: "Save Some Time To Dream," "Don't Forget About Me," "The West End," "No Better Than This," "Thinking About You," and "Pink Houses."
After the jump we have an exclusive photo from the taping, video of the songs performed, and the complete audio & video from the entire week's performance! Read More
08.19.2010
NPR Morning Edition: John Mellencamp: Looking Back While Staying Timeless
John was a guest on NPR's Morning Edition on Thursday, August 19th. John discussed his new album with host Steve Inskeep. Click HERE to read a summary of the article and to listen to the interview on NPR's website. Read More
08.19.2010
No Better Than This - Listen Now To the Full Album
We have posted the entire No Better Than This album in the jukebox at the top right of Mellencamp.com's home page. Click the pop out player to listen to the album while browsing the site! Be sure to facebook/twitter/tell your friends that they can check the album out on John's site! Read More
08.18.2010
New Issue of Rolling Stone Magazine Features Mellencamp Q & A
Page 34 of the September 2nd issue of Rolling Stone Magazine includes a full page question and answer session between writer Austin Scaggs and John. It was conducted a few weeks ago while John was in Kansas City for a boxing tourney with his son Hud. The article includes a large picture of John. Check it out in the new issue of Rolling Stone! Read More
08.17.2010
USA Today: John Mellencamp Re-Creates The Past On No Better Than This
Read Edna Gundersen of USA Today's feature about No Better Than This. Here are some excerpts: "musical storytelling for hard times: far-fetched, violent, sexy, played for laughs. It doesn't get more timeless, or American, than that."
"wise, charming album is ... a highly personal testimonial.." Read More
08.17.2010
No Better Than This In Stores TODAY!
After a year of waiting since first announcing the project, John's 26th release, No Better Than This, is in stores TODAY Tuesday, August 17th! Click HERE to learn all about the album.
The album is now available for purchase at most major retailers. Here are several links to buy online:
John's new album is getting widespread critical praise! We have posted dozens of reviews in the NEWS section of Mellencamp.com. Additionally, several articles have arrived that include interviews with John that help tell the story of the new album and the Fall Tour. We have links to some of the best ones after the jump... Read More
08.09.2010
Edmonton Journal: John Mellencamp's Musical History Tour - Mellencamp Interview
Edmonton Journal writer Gary Graff interviewed John recently. Their conversation found John discussing multiple topics including his new album No Better Than This
The complete interview is included after the jump Read More
08.09.2010
Premium Ticket Packages Available for Fall Tour
We are offering No Better Than This Tour Premium Ticket Packages at all shows on the Fall Leg. Each package includes a premium ticket in the first ten rows along with an impressive set of exclusive and collectible Mellencamp items!
Each package includes: One reserved ticket located in the first 10 rows of the stage - Exclusive Concert Shirt - Collectible Tour Poster (limited, numbered) -Limited edition vinyl copy of the new album No Better Than This - Commemorative Tour Laminate
Packages will go on sale via an open to the public pre-sale at the same time as the Mellencamp.com Pre-Sale. Limit of 4 per order. Quantities are very limited so act quickly! Read More
08.08.2010
Connect Savannah: No Better Than Here
Why the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Chose Savannah To Cut His Latest Album
Connect Savannah writer Bill DeYoung recently spoke with John about his new record No Better Than This. Here is an excerpt: "No Better Than This is Americana, pure, direct, sonically honest and brilliantly basic, inhabited by ghosts and imbued with hope for a future generations..." Note: Article includes several photos from the recording sessions. Read More
08.04.2010
John To Receive Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award
Each year, the Americana Music Association honors distinguished members of the music community with a Lifetime Achievement Awards. John has been named one of their 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award recipients. It will be presented in September at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville... Read More
