12.12.2018 - Tune Into The Today Show tomorrow as John sits down with Harry Smith to
discuss his new album Other's People's Stuff airing, Thursday,
December 13th during the 8AM hour. Look for a extended piece from the interview
on Todayshow.com tomorrow
after air time. Other People's Stuff is available NOW on
CD,
Vinyl, and
Digital Download. Read More
12.09.2018 - On December 7, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Mellencamp released his latest studio offering, "Other People's Stuff," via Republic Records.
The Verdict
Overall, John Mellencamp delivers on his new album, Other People's Stuff. He is
able to breathe fresh life into these recordings, as he dusts them off and gives
them his a distinct musical makeover. Mellencamp sustains the listener's
attention for the entire duration of the project. Grab a bottle of wine, and let
Mellencamp lure you in. Other People's Stuff garners an A rating. Read More
On the album Mellencamp noted: “Most, if not all, of the songs on Other People’s Stuff come from The Great American Songbook. These are songs that have been recorded over the last 40 years of my career, but had never been put together as one piece of work. Now, they have.”
Read the complete press release after the jump. Read More
12.04.2018 - A true storyteller who continually contributes new insights to the Americana zeitgeist, John Mellencamp is poised to deliver a brand-new anthology, the wonderfully-titled Other People’s Stuff, Friday, December 7, 2018, via Republic Records.
Despite the nature of the anthology, Other People’s Stuff is cohesive; these are songs that fit one another perfectly, all individual pieces of the great American songbook belonging to Mr. Mellencamp. The brilliance here is in how well each track fits the others and in how flawlessly Other People’s Stuff fits into the recent Mellencamp oeuvre. Read the complete review after the jump Read More
12.04.2018 - Read Lee Zimmerman's complete Other People's Stuff review after the jump. Here is an excerpt: Clearly Mellencamp is working in a realm in which he seems well suited. Hearing him strut and swagger through opening track “To the River” offers all the evidence needed that he still has the drive and determination to convincingly make other people’s stuff feel like his own... Read More
12.03.2018 - There is still character, humility and goodness in this world and Tyson Fury is a perfect example of that. If there is a God he has blessed Tyson and has given us a glimpse again of what is good in humanity. Tyson Fury’s name is written in the stars!
11.14.2018 - Over the last three decades, John Mellencamp has covered a variety of musical
styles, songs and rhythms under the umbrella of heartland rock. On his newest
offering, Mellencamp digs deep into the archives of his musical experience. An
homage to some of the greatest songwriting feats in history, Other People’s
Stuff is emblematic of John Mellencamp’s storytelling ability and his
time-tested musicality. Read the complete review of Other People's Stuff after the jump. Read More
11.13.2018 - John Mellencamp was announced today as the feature
performer for the 40th Anniversary of Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist
Cultural Center
Benefit Celebration, taking place Friday, December 14 at Auer Hall at Indiana
University in Bloomington, Indiana. Tickets and VIP packages -- which will include a dinner at the Cultural Center and a Meet & Greet with John and Arjia Rinpoche -- will also be offered and will go on sale the same date and time on sale this Friday, November 16th at 10am ET at
Ticketmaster.
Attendees will be treated to an intimate, acoustic performance from
Mellencamp, as well as a conversation with the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist
Cultural Center’s director, Arjia Rinpoche. Doors will open at 7pm, with the
show beginning at 8pm. Read the complete press release after the jump. Read More
11.06.2018 - Today, John Mellencamp releases the visual for his politically driven song “Eyes On The Prize” off his forthcoming album Other People's Stuff currently available for pre order HERE! The video accompanying the song comes in time for the midterm elections. Protest songs can still make a difference. Watch “Eyes On The Prize” below.
11.01.2018 - John Mellencamp announced today additional
dates to the 2019 tour of “The John Mellencamp Show” which will feature the rock
icon’s classics plus some new material. Being hailed by critics and fans alike
as one of music’s most authentic and crowd pleasing concert performers,
Mellencamp has added an additional 13 dates to his 2019 tour. The news follows
his previously announced dates, which will kick off with a sold out show in his
home state of Indiana on February 7, 2019 and continue through April 30, 2019 in
Albuquerque, NM. Read the complete press release after the jump. Read More
10.30.2018 - John Mellencamp may well be the poet laureate of a generation of blue-collar
heartland Joes and Janes.
The Bloomington, Indiana native, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and superlative
storyteller put on a performance Sunday night at the Enmax Centre his fans will
never forget. Read the complete review after the jump. Read More
10.17.2018 - At 67 years-old, Mellencamp belongs to another time. His early concerts didn’t have cell phones flashing constantly through slow songs, and over-the-top special effects were rarely the main draw to his concerts. Instead, he built a committed fanbase through earnest,powerful songwriting.
Each song is a love letter to his fans, and it transcends any time period. This is music to take a lighter out and sway to, regardless of your age. Read More
10.02.2018 - Read Jenn Peake's complete Halifax show review after the jump. Here is an excerpt. "As he finished his final song, every single person was on their feet cheering
for him. He stood on the stage, saying thank you as the lights shined on the
audience and he stood there for a good solid minute just taking it all in. I
found myself doing the same, I was amazed as I looked around the forum to the
packed house on their feet, giving John the praise he deserved for one fantastic
show..." Read More
09.28.2018 - John Mellencamp’s taking a bit of a victory lap across Canada this fall, a lengthy, coast-to-coast trek over six weeks, with a generous 24 shows from Halifax to Abbotsford, B.C. It’s an extension of his Sad Clowns & Hillbillies tour from 2017, but comes after his June induction in the Songwriters Hall of Fame, a full exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, where he was inducted 10 years ago, and to top it off, the Woody Guthrie Prize, which he was honoured with in August. Read More
09.27.2018 - American rocker John Mellencamp had a crowd of 3,400 on their feet and singing
along to songs like "Jack and Diane" at Moncton's new Avenir Centre Wednesday
night.
Dressed in a black jumpsuit with trademark white t-shirt and his greying hair
slicked back, the 66-year-old classic rocker led his six-member band (two
guitars, bass, accordion/keyboard, violin and drums) through a 90-minute set of
his well-known classics and lesser-known bluesy tunes. Instead of an opening
act, there was a 30-minute film documenting the rocker's rise to fame through
the 1970s and '80s. Read the complete review after the jump. Read More
09.24.2018 - Each online ticket purchased for John's 2019 concert dates includes (1) one physical copy of John's new
Other People's Stuff record.
If you have not redeemed your bonus CD offer(s), yet, (and they are still
waiting for you in the email sent by Ticketmaster or another ticketing service),
don’t delay, do it today! Redeem NOW, to get your CD!
CD REDEMPTION INSTRUCTION OVERVIEW: Approximately a week after your ticket purchase you will receive an email from your ticket seller with instructions on receiving your
Other People's Stuff CD. Most of these will come from Ticketmaster.com others will come from the venue or the ticket seller you purchased your tickets from. Be sure to search your spam folder if you don't find the email. Also make sure to redeem
all codes to receive a copy of the CD for each ticket purchased.
If you have not received instructions please forward your ticket order confirmation email, showing what show you purchased tickets for and how many tickets, to
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09.13.2018 - Set to coincide with a highly anticipated new album release, John Mellencamp will embark on a 2019 tour of “The John Mellencamp Show” which will feature the rock icon’s classics plus some new material. Hailed by critics and fans alike as one of music’s most authentic and crowd pleasing concert performers, Mellencamp will begin the tour February 7th in his home state of Indiana at South Bend’s Morris Performing Arts Center and will span two months ending in Clearwater, Florida at the famed Ruth Eckerd Hall. Produced by AEG Presents, “The John Mellencamp Show” will start promptly at 8pm and will not have an opening act. Every ticket purchased online will receive a physical copy of Mellencamp’s forthcoming album “Other People’s Stuff” set for release on December 7th by Republic Records.
Tickets for the tour will be available to the general public beginning Friday, September 21st at 10:00am local time. Pre sale and VIP tickets will be available beginning Wednesday, September 19th at 10:00am local time. For more information and all ticketing information please visit Mellencamp.com. Read. the complete press release after the jump. Read More
09.12.2018 - We are offering VIP Ticket Packages on The John Mellencamp - Be The First To Come and Last To Leave Tour.
Packages will go on sale via a pre-sale for Mellencamp.com members before going on sale to the general public. The package pre-sale will be at the same time as the Mellencamp.com Pre-Sale through the TOUR page. Limit of 6 per order. Quantities are very limited so act quickly!
THE FRONT ROW VIP PACKAGE
Limit of 6 packages/tickets per order. Each package includes:
One Incredible Top Price Reserved Ticket in the Front Row *
Plus Essential John Mellencamp VIP Merchandise:
One Exclusive John Mellencamp VIP Gift (Created Exclusively for VIP Package Purchasers)
One Limited Edition Souvenir Concert Ticket
One Commemorative VIP Tour Laminate & Matching Lanyard* Venue seating configurations may vary by market.
THE GOLD VIP PACKAGE
Limit of 6 packages/tickets per order. Each package includes:
One Amazing Top Price Reserved Ticket in the First (10) Rows *
Plus Essential John Mellencamp VIP Merchandise:
One Exclusive John Mellencamp VIP Gift (Created Exclusively for VIP Package Purchasers)
One Limited Edition Souvenir Concert Ticket
One Commemorative VIP Tour Laminate & Matching Lanyard
* Venue seating configurations may vary by market.
08.30.2018 - The new Woody Guthrie Center exhibit, “Mellencamp,” is an exploration of the
life and career of an artist who champions heartland values and is an advocate
for American farmers.
The exhibit features items like photos, handwritten lyrics, the motorcycle
and musical instruments. Among instruments on display is a guitar David Bowie
utilized during the Ziggy Stardust tour and a Neil Young guitar won by
Mellencamp in an arm-wrestling match.
The exhibit is scheduled to open Friday, Aug. 31. This is a big week for
Tulsa-related Mellencamp news. Mellencamp will be presented the Woody Guthrie
Prize during an 8 p.m. event tonight at the Fly Loft. Read More
