Bonnie Raitt Live in Honolulu Kama’aina Pre-Sale Starts Today

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ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAMER BONNIE RAITT
RETURNS TO HONOLULU THIS MARCH

Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall – March 25th

Kama’aina pre-sale tickets available for Hawaii residents only
starting today, November 29th at 9:00 A.M. HST

Tickets on sale to general public starting
Friday, December 2nd at 9:00 A.M. HST

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt will return to Honolulu this March at the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall.

Concert promoter Rick Bartalini Presents will honor the residents of Hawaii with an exclusive Kama’aina pre-sale so local residents may purchase the best seats first. Starting Tuesday, November 29th at 9:00 A.M., Hawaii residents can get early access to tickets before they go on sale to mainland customers using code DIGINDEEP. Hawaii residents may purchase up to eight tickets each. Pre-sale ends Thursday, December 1st at 10:00 P.M. HST. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Friday, December 2nd at 9:00 A.M. Fans can get further information by signing up for Event Alerts at RBPconcerts.com.

2016 has been a tremendous year for Bonnie Raitt following the release of her twentieth album Dig In Deep (Redwing Records) and over 75 tour dates worldwide. To kick off her 2017 World Tour in support of Dig In Deep, Raitt announced a string of six shows in February and two in March in Hawaii before she performs in New Zealand and Australia, including a stop at Bluesfest Byron Bay. Raitt will be joined by her longtime touring band: James “Hutch” Hutchinson (bass), Ricky Fataar (drums), and George Marinelli (guitar), along with Mike Finnigan (keyboards).

The fall run of Raitt’s ‘Dig In Deep’ tour garnered rave press across the nation, with Raitt receiving praise from No Depression for her “grace, confidence, humility and credence [that] not only lifted the spirit of all in attendance, but also offered confidence that music’s continuum was still the support that will see us all through.” The Atlanta Journal Constitution also recently said that ” Raitt and her smokin’ four-piece band steamrolled through blues, soul, gospel and rock,” while the Minneapolis Star Tribune commented that “Raitt has never been more spirited, spontaneous and loving.”

Dig In Deep has sold over 150,000 units worldwide, debuting in the top #10 Billboard Album Sales, Blues Album, Americana/Folk Album, Digital Album Sales, Internet Album and Independent Album charts and was still on the top #200 Sales Chart 26 weeks after release. The album charted at #35 on the UK Top 40 Album chart, #1 UK Americana Album Chart and #7 UK Independent Album Chart with the UK and Germany both reporting Dig In Deep as Bonnie’s best-selling album since 1994’s ‘Longing In Their Hearts.’

Raitt recently performed her hit single “Gypsy In Me” at the 15th Annual Americana Music Association Awards & Honors in Nashville in September. A highlights program featuring an all-star line up is set to air on PBS Saturday, November 19th. Raitt was also recently inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame alongside Kris Kristofferson and B.B. King, and performed several songs with Taj Mahal, Mavis Staples, Willie Nelson, and Gary Clark Jr. at Austin’s ACL Live at The Moody Theatre. The induction ceremony is scheduled for broadcast on PBS this New Year’s Eve.

Bonnie Raitt has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Good Morning America, Ellen, Charlie Rose, CBS Sunday Morning, Tavis Smiley, The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, The View, Jools Holland and more in 2016 alone.

Read about Raitt’s night out in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn in the New Yorker: http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/10/17/bonnie-raitt-goes-to-bed-stuy

Continuing a long-standing tradition in conjunction with The Guacamole Fund, Bonnie will donate one dollar from every ticket purchased to grassroots local, regional, and national organizations whose work focuses on safe and sustainable energy, social justice and human rights, environmental protection, and blues/music education.

General Ticket Information

Tickets for Bonnie Raitt, March 25th at 8:00 P.M. the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall are $99.50, $79.50 and $59.50 plus service fees. Tickets will be available at http://www.ticketmaster.com and in-person at the venue box office (Monday – Saturday, 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.) or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000. Neal S. Blaisdell Center address: 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI 96814. SPECIAL NOTICE: Tickets to the first 10 rows will be held at the box office and will be available at Will Call the evening of the show. Tickets to these rows are for immediate entry into the show only and are not transferable. We strongly encourage ticket buyers to only purchase tickets from Ticketmaster, official Ticketmaster outlets or in person at the Blaisdell box office. The Blaisdell Center and Rick Bartalini Presents are not responsible for third party ticket resellers including fraudulent tickets. First day ticket buyers can get the best seats by purchasing on-line at Ticketmaster.com and are discouraged from waiting in line at the Blaisdell box office.

International Superstar Mariah Carey and Empire’s Jussie Smollett Add Third Concert in Hawaii

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MEDIA ALERT: NEW SHOWS ADDED DUE TO UNPRECEDENTED DEMAND

MARIAH CAREY, INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR
ANNOUNCES HER FIRST CONCERTS IN HAWAII IN NEARLY TWO DECADES

“SWEET SWEET FANTASY”

THE MOST EAGERLY ANTICIPATED CONCERTS OF THE YEAR
ARRIVE ON HAWAII’S SHORES NOVEMBER 23, 25 & 26, 2016!

AWARD-WINNING SINGER, SONGWRITER, ACTOR AND COLUMBIA RECORDING ARTIST JUSSIE SMOLLETT FROM THE MONSTER HIT SERIES EMPIRE
JOINS MARIAH CAREY FOR ONCE IN A LIFETIME CONCERT EVENTS

RECORD BREAKING SALES DURING HAWAII RESIDENTS KAMA’AINA PRE-SALE
PROMOTER RICK BARTALINI PRESENTS TO ADD SECOND & THIRD SHOWS
LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE FOR FRIDAY & SATURDAY SHOWS

Special Kama’aina pre-sale tickets available for Hawaii residents and military only*
starting today at 9:00 A.M. HST

Mariah Carey, international superstar and planet Earth’s best-selling female artist of all time, will be returning to the Hawaii stage this fall with her “Sweet Sweet Fantasy” tour. On the heels of a sold-out Las Vegas residency, the forthcoming launch of docuseries Mariah’s World on E!, and one of the most exciting years of her extraordinary career, the global superstar will be taking her fans on a thrilling journey of wonder as she performs her biggest, career-defining hits. To reward her legions of super-loyal Hawaiian fans, the Sweet Sweet Fantasy tour will play Honolulu’s Neal S. Blaisdell Arena on Friday, November 23, 25 & 26, 2016. The engagements mark Mariah’s first performances in Hawaii in nearly two decades.

Concert promoter Rick Bartalini Presents will honor the residents and military of Hawaii with an exclusive Kama’aina pre-sale to purchase the best seats first. Starting today at 9:00 A.M., Hawaii residents and military can get early access to tickets before they go on sale anywhere else in the world. No password is required for local residents, only a Hawaii zip code. Hawaii residents and military may purchase up to eight tickets each. Tickets go on sale worldwide October 1st at 9:00 A.M. HST. Fans can get further information by signing up for Event Alerts at RBPconcerts.com.

Drawing on a back catalogue of over 18 No. 1 singles, Mariah will be performing her biggest hits, including the timeless “Hero,” “Fantasy,” “Always Be My Baby,” the global smash hit “We Belong Together” and many, many more.

After two seasons of speculation, Mariah will appear on the third season of the hit Fox series Empire. Carey will play a singer named Kitty who collaborates with Jamal (Jussie Smollett) at Empire and helps him craft an “explosive new song.” Mariah will appear on the October 5th episode.

“Aloha Lambily, it’s been too long!! I’m so excited to be coming to Hawaii to perform for you all. I’m thrilled my extraordinarily talented friend Jussie Smollett will be joining us for this special night in paradise. I promise we’re going to share the most amazing moments together and I have so many surprises in store for you daahhlings! Can’t wait to see you all. Love Mariah xx”

Mariah Carey’s last performance in Hawaii was in February 1998. The sold-out concert at the Aloha Stadium sold an astonishing 33,000 tickets. The performance was filmed for her HBO special Mariah Carey Live Around the World.

Mariah Carey is a music icon, a soul legend, a pop phenomenon, a breathtaking live artist and planet Earth’s best-selling female artist of all time. She has sold over 220 million records and 17 of her 18 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles have been self-penned, including ‘Fantasy’, ‘Always Be My Baby’, ‘Hero’, ‘Touch My Body’, ‘One Sweet Day’, and ‘We Belong Together’, more than any other solo artist.

With her distinct five-octave vocal range, prolific songwriting, and producing talent, Mariah has defined the modern pop artist.  As a singer/songwriter/producer, amongst her countless awards, she has been recognized with multiple Grammy Awards, 21 American Music Awards, Billboard’s “Artist of the Decade” Award, the World Music Award for “World’s Best Selling Female Artist Of The Millennium,” and BMI’s “Icon Award” for her outstanding achievements in songwriting.

She has topped the charts globally and has played to packed audiences in stadiums and arenas around the world. Her combination of stellar talents has inspired her dedicated fans in almost every country and set new standards for excellence in the music industry.

Mariah Carey’s ongoing impact transcends the music industry to leave an indelible imprint upon the world at large. Her docuseries “Mariah’s World” will premiere internationally this fall on E! and takes a look behind the scenes in her busy life. She has made substantial marks in film with critically acclaimed roles in Precious (2009), Lee Daniel’s The Butler (2013) and last year Mariah made her directorial debut in A Christmas Melody, a special festive feature for Hallmark, in which she also starred. A Congressional Award recipient, Mariah has generously donated her time and energy to a range of philanthropic causes near to her heart including Save the Music, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, World Hunger Relief, and the Elton John AIDS Foundation, among many others. A tremendous supporter of children’s charities, both domestic and international, Mariah founded Camp Mariah in partnership with the Fresh Air Fund, a retreat for inner city children to explore career development.

Jussie Smollett is an accomplished singer, songwriter and actor. In 2015, Jussie was catapulted to international fame playing Jamal Lyon opposite Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard on monster hit television series, Empire. Tonight on Fox, Jussie enters his third season starring on the multiple award-winning hit series that continues to shatter records, finishing the second season as the No. 1 show on broadcast television.

Jussie co-wrote the songs “I Wanna Love You” and “You’re So Beautiful” on the Grammy nominated Original Soundtrack from Season 1 of Empire album. In addition to numerous BET and Teen Choice Award nominations, Jussie is a six-time NAACP award winner including “Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration” and “Outstanding Song” for “You’re So Beautiful” as well as “Outstanding New Artist.” Jussie is signed to Columbia Records.

“The word ‘honored’ doesn’t begin to explain how I feel about being on the same stage as the incomparable Mariah Carey. She is one of the greatest artists of all time and now a dear friend. I know I will cherish these moments forever and I know that this lighting is about to be POPPIN,” said Jussie Smollett in a statement about his upcoming concert with Mariah Carey, his first ever in Hawaii.

Jussie is actively involved in numerous charities and was named by the Black AIDS Institute as one of the 30 artists under 30 truly making a difference in the fight against HIV/AIDS. He recently was inducted into its hall of fame. He sits on the Board of Artists for a New South Africa, and he supports the Jenesee Foundation, a shelter for battered women.

Tickets for Mariah Carey’s “Sweet Sweet Fantasy” tour with Empire’s Jussie Smollett November 23rd, 25th & 26th at 8:00 P.M. at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena are $255.50, $155.50, $85.50, and $65.50 plus service fees. Tickets will be available at http://www.ticketmaster.com and in-person at the venue box office (Monday – Saturday, 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. HST) or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000. Neal S. Blaisdell Arena address: 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI 96814.

*Rick Bartalini Presents welcomes non-Hawaii resident military to purchase tickets in-person at the Blaisdell Box Office during the Kama’aina pre-sale.

International Superstar Mariah Carey and Empire’s Jussie Smollett Announce Concert in Hawaii

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MARIAH CAREY, INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR
ANNOUNCES HER FIRST CONCERT IN HAWAII IN NEARLY TWO DECADES

“SWEET SWEET FANTASY”

THE MOST EAGERLY ANTICIPATED CONCERT OF THE YEAR
ARRIVES ON HAWAII’S SHORES NOVEMBER 25, 2016 FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY!

AWARD-WINNING SINGER, SONGWRITER, ACTOR AND COLUMBIA RECORDING ARTIST
JUSSIE SMOLLETT FROM THE MONSTER HIT SERIES EMPIRE
JOINS MARIAH CAREY FOR A ONCE IN A LIFETIME CONCERT EVENT

Special Kama’aina pre-sale tickets available for Hawaii residents and military only*
starts Saturday, September 24th at 9:00 A.M. HST

Rick Bartalini Presents is proud and delighted to announce that Mariah Carey, the best-selling female artist of all time, will be returning to the Hawaii stage this fall with her “Sweet Sweet Fantasy” tour. On the heels of a sold-out Las Vegas residency, the forthcoming launch of docuseries Mariah’s World on E!, and one of the most exciting years of her extraordinary career, the global superstar will be taking her fans on a thrilling journey of wonder as she performs her biggest, career-defining hits. To reward her legions of super-loyal Hawaiian fans, the Sweet Sweet Fantasy tour will play Honolulu’s Neal S. Blaisdell Arena on Friday, November 25, 2016. The one-night-only engagement marks Mariah’s first performance in Hawaii in nearly two decades.

International demand for the one-night-only engagement is expected to be unprecedented. Therefore, concert promoter Rick Bartalini Presents will honor the residents and military of Hawaii with an exclusive Kama’aina pre-sale to purchase the best seats first. Starting Saturday, September 24th at 9:00 A.M., Hawaii residents and military can get early access to tickets before they go on sale anywhere else in the world. No password is required for local residents, only a Hawaii zip code. Hawaii residents and military may purchase up to eight tickets each. Tickets go on sale worldwide October 1st at 9:00 A.M. HST. Fans can get further information by signing up for Event Alerts at RBPconcerts.com.

Drawing on a back catalogue of over 18 No. 1 singles, Mariah will be performing her biggest hits, including the timeless “Hero,” “Fantasy,” “Always Be My Baby,” the global smash hit “We Belong Together” and many, many more.

After two seasons of speculation, Mariah will appear on the third season of the hit Fox series Empire. Carey will play a singer named Kitty who collaborates with Jamal (Jussie Smollett) at Empire and helps him craft an “explosive new song.” Mariah will appear on the October 5th episode.

“Aloha Lambily, it’s been too long!! I’m so excited to be coming to Hawaii to perform for you all. I’m thrilled my extraordinarilytalented friend Jussie Smollett will be joining us for this special night in paradise. I promise we’re going to share the most amazing moments together and I have so many surprises in store for you daahhlings! Can’t wait to see you all. Love Mariah xx”

Mariah Carey’s last performance in Hawaii was in February 1998. The sold-out concert at the Aloha Stadium sold an astonishing 33,000 tickets. The performance was filmed for her HBO special Mariah Carey Live Around the World.

Mariah Carey is a music icon, a soul legend, a pop phenomenon, a breathtaking live artist and planet Earth’s best-selling female artist of all time. She has sold over 220 million records and 17 of her 18 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles have been self-penned, including ‘Fantasy’, ‘Always Be My Baby’, ‘Hero’, ‘Touch My Body’, ‘One Sweet Day’, and ‘We Belong Together’, more than any other solo artist.

With her distinct five-octave vocal range, prolific songwriting, and producing talent, Mariah has defined the modern pop artist. As a singer/songwriter/producer, amongst her countless awards, she has been recognized with multiple Grammy Awards, 21 American Music Awards, Billboard’s “Artist of the Decade” Award, the World Music Award for “World’s Best Selling Female Artist Of The Millennium,” and BMI’s “Icon Award” for her outstanding achievements in songwriting.

She has topped the charts globally and has played to packed audiences in stadiums and arenas around the world. Her combination of stellar talents has inspired her dedicated fans in almost every country and set new standards for excellence in the music industry.

Mariah Carey’s ongoing impact transcends the music industry to leave an indelible imprint upon the world at large. Her docuseries “Mariah’s World” will premiere internationally this fall on E! and takes a look behind the scenes in her busy life. She has made substantial marks in film with critically acclaimed roles in Precious (2009), Lee Daniel’s The Butler (2013) and last year Mariah made her directorial debut in A Christmas Melody, a special festive feature for Hallmark, in which she also starred. A Congressional Award recipient, Mariah has generously donated her time and energy to a range of philanthropic causes near to her heart including Save the Music, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, World Hunger Relief, and the Elton John AIDS Foundation, among many others. A tremendous supporter of children’s charities, both domestic and international, Mariah founded Camp Mariah in partnership with the Fresh Air Fund, a retreat for inner city children to explore career development.

Jussie Smollett is an accomplished singer, songwriter and actor. In 2015, Jussie was catapulted to international fame playing Jamal Lyon opposite Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard on monster hit television series, Empire. Tonight on Fox, Jussie enters his third season starring on the multiple award-winning hit series that continues to shatter records, finishing the second season as the No. 1 show on broadcast television.

Jussie co-wrote the songs “I Wanna Love You” and “You’re So Beautiful” on the Grammy nominated Original Soundtrack from Season 1 of Empire album. In addition to numerous BET and Teen Choice Award nominations, Jussie is a six-time NAACP award winner including “Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration” and “Outstanding Song” for “You’re So Beautiful” as well as “Outstanding New Artist.” Jussie is signed to Columbia Records.

“The word ‘honored’ doesn’t begin to explain how I feel about being on the same stage as the incomparable Mariah Carey. She is one of the greatest artists of all time and now a dear friend. I know I will cherish these moments forever and I know that this lighting is about to be POPPIN. Aloha Hawaii…see you soon.” Said Jussie Smollett about his upcoming concert with Mariah Carey, his first in Hawaii.

Jussie is actively involved in numerous charities and was named by the Black AIDS Institute as one of the 30 artists under 30 truly making a difference in the fight against HIV/AIDS. He recently was inducted into its hall of fame. He sits on the Board of Artists for a New South Africa, and he supports the Jenesee Foundation, a shelter for battered women.

Tickets for Mariah Carey’s “Sweet Sweet Fantasy” tour with Empire’s Jussie Smollett November 25th at 8:00 P.M. at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arenaare $255.50, $155.50, $85.50, and $65.50 plus service fees. Tickets will be available at http://www.ticketmaster.com and in-person at the venue box office (Monday – Saturday, 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. HST) or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000. Neal S. Blaisdell Arena address: 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI 96814.

*Rick Bartalini Presents welcomes non-Hawaii resident military to purchase tickets in-person at the Blaisdell Box Office during the Kama’aina pre-sale.

Stay up to date with Mariah Carey at http://www.mariahcarey.com/tour and follow Mariah on social media: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each ticket benefit the Rick Bartalini Presents Never Surrender Foundation for at risk LGBT youth www.NeverSurrenderFoundation.Org

Comedy Star Mike Epps Coming To Hawaii This Halloween

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Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall – October 28th
Maui Arts & Cultural Center – October 30th

Special Kama’aina pre-sale tickets available for Hawaii residents only
starting Tuesday, August 30th at 10:00 A.M. HST

Tickets on sale to general public starting
Saturday, September 3rd at 10:00 A.M. HST

Mike Epps will bring his extraordinary comedic talent to Hawaii this Halloween weekend for what promises to be two unforgettable nights of laughs. Mike will play Honolulu’s Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall on October 28th and Kahului’s Maui Arts & Cultural Center on October 30th.

Concert promoter Rick Bartalini Presents will honor the residents of Hawaii with an exclusive Kama’aina pre-sale so local residents may purchase the best seats first, before they are offered on the mainland. Starting Tuesday, August 30th at 10:00 A.M., Hawaii residents can get early access to tickets before they go on sale to mainland customers. No password is required for local residents, only a Hawaii zip code. Hawaii residents may purchase up to eight tickets each. Non-Hawaii residents can purchase pre-sale tickets starting Friday, September 2nd at 10:00 A.M. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Saturday, September 3rd at 10:00 A.M. Fans can get further information by signing up for Event Alerts at RBPconcerts.com.

Mike Epps returned this summer in season three of the Starz series Survivor’s Remorse produced LeBron James and Mike O’Malley. He won a 2016 NAACP Image award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his portrayal as Uncle Julius. Mike currently stars in the comedy Meet the Blacks which he also executive produced.

In Spring 2017, he will start production on The Weinstein Film Pryor starring opposite Oprah Winfrey, Eddie Murphy and Kate Hudson as the legendary comedian Richard Pryor. Written by Bill Condon and Danny Strong, the film will bring to life the comedians ground breaking accomplishments to the stand up stage, TV and films.

He was recently seen in HBO-Emmy Winning bio-pic Bessie based on Bessie Smith, played by Queen Latifah. The film chronicles how Smith overcame her tempestuous personal life to become one of the most acclaimed performing and recording artists of the 1920s and ’30s, earning the nickname Empress of the Blues. Mike plays Richard Morgan, a bootlegger and romantic interest to Bessie Smith. The film also won a Critics Choice Award for “best mini-series/movie.”

In 2011, he was awarded an NAACP Image Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the Sony Pictures film, Jumping the Broom. He continued to receive critical praise for his dramatic turn in 2012 with Sparkle, opposite Whitney Houston and Jordan Sparks. He further pursued his dramatic side with two important roles: starring opposite Forest Whitaker and Anthony Mackie in the Lionsgate thriller, Repentance, being released through Lionsgate/Codeblack Entertainment., followed by the independent Nina Simone biopic, Nina, starring Zoe Saldana. In Nina, he plays the legendary Richard Pryor, who opened for the singer in the early 60’s.

Mike also continues to headline his Mike Epps Live shows across the country. In 2009, Mike headlined his hugely successful stand-up special, Mike Epps: Underrated and Never Faded, and in 2011 introduced the world to new comedic talent with, Mike Epps Presents…, both which aired on Showtime. He also released his first comedy rap album called Funny Bidness: Da Album. The album featured Snoop Dogg, Kid Rock, and Slim Thug to name a few. That year also marked the release of his comedy DVD Funny Bidness. With his undying love for hip-hop, Mike hosted the BET Hip-Hop Awards from 2009-2012. He’ll continue comedic hosting duties this fall with Shaq’s Comedy All-Stars set to air on Showtime.

General Ticket Information

Tickets for Mike Epps, October 28th at 8:00 P.M. the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall are $95.50, $65.50, $45.50, and $35.50 plus service fees. Tickets will be available at http://www.ticketmaster.com and in-person at the venue box office (Monday – Saturday, 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.) or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000. Neal S. Blaisdell Center address: 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI 96814

Tickets for Mike Epps, October 30th at 7:30 P.M. in the Castle Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center are $65.50, $55.50 and $45.50 plus service fees. Tickets will be available at http://www.mauiarts.org, the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Box Office or charge by phone at (808) 242-7469. Maui Arts & Cultural Center address: 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, HI 96732

Earth, Wind & Fire Return To Hawaii For A September To Remember

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Special Kama’aina pre-sale tickets available for Hawaii residents only
starting Monday, July 11th at 10:00 A.M. HST

Tickets on sale to general public starting
Saturday, July 16th at 10:00 A.M. HST

Earth, Wind & Fire are returning to Hawaii for a September to remember in a special one night only engagement. Building on their long history of sold out Honolulu shows, Earth, Wind & Fire will take the stage at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena on September 27th for what promises to be one of the most anticipated Hawaii concerts of 2016.

Concert promoter Rick Bartalini Presents will honor the residents of Hawaii with an exclusive Kama’aina pre-sale so local residents may purchase the best seats first, before they are offered on the mainland. Starting Monday, July 11th at 10:00 A.M., Hawaii residents can get early access to tickets before they go on sale to mainland customers. No password is required for local residents, only a Hawaii zip code. Hawaii residents may purchase up to eight tickets each. The Kama’aina pre-sale is only available on the full (desktop) Ticketmaster website and is not available on mobile devices. Non-Hawaii residents can purchase pre-sale tickets starting Friday, July 15th at 10:00 A.M. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Saturday, July 16th at 10:00 A.M. Fans can get further information by signing up for Event Alerts at RBPconcerts.com.

Earth, Wind & Fire, America’s seventh top-selling musical group of all-time, was born in Chicago in 1969 and is still going strong in its fifth decade, making music that crosses years and decades and now connects the 20th and 21st centuries. Inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, the group has earned eight Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards alongside numerous other accolades including the prestigious Soul Train Legend Award.  Earth, Wind & Fire has sold more than 90 million albums worldwide and is one of the world’s top touring bands.

The brainchild of music legend/bandleader Maurice White (whose diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease necessitated his retirement as an on-stage band member in 1994), Earth, Wind & Fire is to this day one of the top touring acts of all time with founding members Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson performing to sold-audiences around the world.

Earth, Wind & Fire’s career achievements have secured the group’s place in musical history. The group recently received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2016), were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2000) and have received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (1995) and Hollywood’s Rockwalk (2003). Earth, Wind & Fire was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame Award in 2003. The ensemble has earned Lifetime Achievement honors from ASCAP, NAACP, and the BET Awards and four trophies from the American Music Awards.

Bill Maher Returns To Hawaii For New Year’s With Comedy All-Stars Margaret Cho & David Cross

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Special Kama’aina pre-sale tickets available for Hawaii residents only
starting today at 10:00 A.M. HST

Tickets on sale to general public starting Saturday, June 25th at 10:00 A.M. HST

December 31 Blaisdell Concert Hall
January 1 Maui Arts & Cultural Center

For the sixth year in a row, Bill Maher will be ringing in the New Year once again in the Hawaiian Islands featuring his biggest shows yet with Bill Maher’s 6th Annual New Year’s All-Star Evening of Comedy with Bill Maher, Margaret Cho & David Cross. Performances will be New Year’s Eve at the Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu and New Year’s Day at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. Making the celebration bigger than ever before, the host of HBO’s Real Time will welcome Margaret Cho and David Cross to the party for the first time ever. After sold-out shows for the past five years, Maher continues to make good on his promise to be the “Don Ho of New Year’s.”

Special Kama’aina pre-sale tickets to both shows will go on sale for Hawaii residents only today, June 20th at 10:00 A.M. HST. Buyers with a Hawaii zip code may buy up to eight tickets each. Non-Hawaii residents can purchase pre-sale tickets starting Friday, June 24th at 10:00 A.M and can access the pre-sale code and further information by signing up for Event Alerts at RBPconcerts.com. Tickets go on sale to the general public starting Saturday, June 25th at 10:00 A.M. HST.

As the U.S. wraps up a Presidential election year, Maher will surely have plenty of material to draw from. For over 20 years, Maher, who began his career as a stand-up comedian and still performs sold-out dates across the country, has never held back and set the boundaries of where funny and political talk can go on American television. First on Politically Incorrect (Comedy Central, ABC, 1993-2002) and for the last 10 years on HBO’s Real Time, Maher’s combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs has earned him 34 Emmy nominations; winning his first in 2014 as the Executive Producer for HBO’s Vice. In 2008, he wrote and starred in Religulous directed by Larry Charles (Borat). The documentary about religions around the world went on to become the eighth highest grossing documentary ever.

Adding to this New Year’s extravaganza will be Emmy and Grammy-nominated actress and comedienne Margaret Cho. Having conquered the worlds of film, television, books, music and theatre, her comedy tours are a constant sell-out both here and abroad. She’s had two shows debut Off-Broadway (I’m The One That I Want and The Sensuous Woman) and her last stand-up, psyCHO, was filmed at the historic Gramercy Theatre in New York City.

Since January of this year, David Cross has been “Making America Great Again,” touring the country in his first standup show in six years. Cross’ last tour in 2009 was a solo stand-up show in support of his New York Times Bestseller, I Drink for a Reason. It was filmed at Boston’s Wilbur Theater for a special, entitled Bigger and Blackerer, which premiered on EPIX in April 2010 before being released on CD and DVD by Sub Pop. His previous comedy special, David Cross: The Pride is Back, aired on HBO in 1999, and was named one of the 25 best stand-up comedy specials and concert films of all time by Rolling Stone in July 2015.

Fans can expect the unexpected when it comes to Maher’s New Year’s extravaganza. In 2013, Academy Award-winner Sean Penn and Director Michael Moore made a surprise appearance to introduce Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, who wowed the crowd with a surprise acoustic set. Last year, David Spade and Jeff Ross added to the hysteria. No matter what happens, one thing is for certain: The Islands are the place to be to welcome in 2017.

“I think everybody wants to be in Hawaii in December,” Maher said. “That was my plan all year; get my ass booked there for New Year’s!”

**This show may include mature subject matter.

General Ticket Information

Tickets for Bill Maher, December 31st at 7:30 P.M. the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall are $95.50, $65.50, and $45.50 plus service fees. Tickets will be available at http://www.ticketmaster.com and in-person at the venue box office (Monday – Saturday, 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.) or charge by phone at (800) 745-3000. Neal S. Blaisdell Arena address: 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI 96814

Tickets for Bill Maher, January 1 at 7:30 P.M. in the Castle Theater at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center are $99.50, $79.50 and $59.50 plus service fees. Tickets will be available at http://www.mauiarts.org, the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Box Office or charge by phone at (808) 242-7469. Maui Arts & Cultural Center address: One Cameron Way, Kahului, HI 96732

International Superstar Diana Ross Returns To Marin County

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Tickets on sale to general public starting
Friday, May 13th at 11:00 A.M. PT

International superstar Diana Ross, one of the world’s greatest living legends, returns to Marin County for a one night only performance July 13, 2016 at the Marin Center in San Rafael. Diana Ross’ magical and record-breaking sellout in San Rafael in 2011 marked her first performance in The City by the Bay.

“I love music. I love the interaction with the audience. I love the energy that I feel on stage,” Ross said of her energetic live show. “I love it when I look out from the stage and see your eyes and see your faces and your smiles. I’ll be smiling back at you.”

Fans can purchase pre-sale tickets early starting today at 11:00 A.M. PT by signing up for Event Alerts at RBPconcerts.com.  Tickets will go on sale to the general public this Friday, May 13th at 11:00 A.M. PT.

Diana Ross will also be performing at San Francisco’s SHN Orpheum Theatre the day before on July 12, 2016 at 8:00 P.M. Tickets to that show are on sale now.

Diana Ross, her music and her voice are legendary.  The concert, a full theatrical experience, will include breathtaking costumes and stage design, along with her incredible band, singers and horn section. Her music became the sound of young America in the ‘60s soon after she signed with Motown Records in 1961 with The Supremes.  She embarked on her extraordinary solo career in 1970, and has not stopped since. She is an icon in the entertainment industry selling over 100 million records and with 18 number one hits. She is an Academy Award nominated actress for her unforgettable role as Billie Holiday in Lady Sings The Blues, a Tony and Golden Globe winner, a bestselling author, winner of 8 American Music Awards and a recipient of The Kennedy Center Honors.

Diana Ross’ performance is being produced by Northern California based concert promoter Rick Bartalini Presents.

Bill Maher To Perform in San Jose & San Rafael This November

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BILL MAHER BRINGS EXCLUSIVE ELECTION WEEK ENGAGEMENTS
TO SAN JOSE & SAN RAFAEL THIS NOVEMBER

Pre-sale tickets available starting Wednesday, March 16th
at 11:00 A.M. PT at RBPconcerts.com

Tickets on sale to general public starting
Friday, March 18th at 11:00 A.M. PT

This November, Bill Maher will perform two exclusive election week engagements in the Bay Area. Bringing his special brand of political humor to what is sure to be one of the most talked about elections in modern history, Maher will perform at the City National Civic in San Jose on November 12th and at Marin Center in San Rafael on November 13th.

Fans can purchase pre-sale tickets early to both shows starting Wednesday, March 16th at 11:00 A.M. by signing up for Event Alerts at RBPconcerts.com. Tickets for both shows will go on sale to the general public this Friday, March 18th at 11:00 A.M. PT.

For more than twenty years, Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on American television. First on Politically Incorrect (Comedy Central, ABC, 1993-2002), and for the last twelve years on HBO’s Real Time, Maher’s combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 32 Emmy nominations. In October of 2008, this same combination was on display in Maher’s uproarious and unprecedented swipe at organized religion, Religulous, directed by Larry Charles (Borat). The documentary has gone on to become the 8th Highest Grossing Documentary ever.

In addition to his television program – which has featured such regular visitors as Howard Dean, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams, Arianna Huffington, Cory Booker and Michael Moore – Maher has written five bestsellers: True Story, Does Anybody Have a Problem with That? Politically Incorrect’s Greatest Hits, When You Ride Alone, You Ride with Bin Laden, New Rules: Polite Musings from a Timid Observer, and most recently, The New New Rules: A Funny Look at How Everybody But Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass.

Maher started his career as a stand-up comedian in 1979, and still performs at least fifty dates a year in Las Vegas and in sold out theaters all across the country. Three of his nine stand-up specials for HBO – 2007’s The Decider, 2005’s I’m Swiss, as well as his most recent, the hilarious, Bill Maher … But I’m Not Wrong, – have been nominated for Emmy awards.

Maher was born in New York City, raised in River Vale, N.J. and went to Cornell University. He now resides in Los Angeles.

**This show may include mature subject matter.

General Ticket Information

Tickets for An Evening with Bill Maher, November 12th, 2016 at 8:00 P.M. at the City National Civic in San Jose are $85.50, $65.50, $45.50 and $35.50 plus service fees. Tickets will be available at http://www.ticketmaster.com and in-person at the venue box office (Monday – Friday 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.) or charge by phone by calling the venue box office at (408) 792-4111. City National Civic Box Office address: 135 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113.

Tickets for An Evening with Bill Maher, November 13th at 8:00 P.M. at Marin Center are $99.75, $89.75, $69.75 and $49.75 plus service fees. Tickets will be available at http://tickets.marincenter.org and in-person at the venue box office (Monday – Friday 11:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.) or charge by phone at (415) 473-6800. Marin Center Box Office address: 10 Avenue of the Flags San Rafael, CA 94903-5204.

Diana Ross Returns to San Francisco This July

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Diana Ross
In The Name of Love Tour

The Magic Returns to San Francisco
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
SHN Orpheum Theatre

 SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 14, 2016) — Northern California based Concert Promoter Rick Bartalini Presents the one and only Diana Ross, performing at San Francisco’s SHN Orpheum Theatre on July 12, 2016 at 8:00 P.M.

Fans can purchase pre-sale tickets early starting Wednesday, March 16th at 10:00 A.M. by signing up for Event Alerts at RBPconcerts.com. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 18 at 10 A.M. SHN Members may purchase tickets beginning today by calling 888-746-1799.

Diana Ross’s magical and record-breaking sellout in San Francisco in 2011 marked her first performance in the city by the bay since she performed with The Supremes in 1969 at The Fairmont Hotel. To celebrate her triumphant return to San Francisco, Mayor Ed Lee proclaimed September 16, 2011 Diana Ross Day in the City and County of San Francisco. Now the magic returns to San Francisco Francisco with Diana Ross’ In The Name of Love tour July 12, 2016 at the historic SHN Orpheum Theatre.

Diana Ross, her music and her voice are legendary.  The concert, a full theatrical experience, will include breathtaking costumes and stage design, along with her incredible band. Her music became the sound of young America in the ‘60s soon after she signed with Motown Records in 1961 with The Supremes.  She embarked on her extraordinary solo career in 1970, and has not stopped since. She is an icon in the entertainment industry selling over 100 million records and with 18 number one hits. She is an Academy Award nominated actress for her unforgettable role as Billie Holiday in Lady Sings The Blues, a Tony and Golden Globe winner, a bestselling author, winner of 8 American Music Awards and a recipient of The Kennedy Center Honors.

Diana Ross’ performance is being produced by Northern California based Concert Promoters Rick Bartalini Presents.

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Ticket Information:
Fans can purchase pre-sale tickets early starting Wednesday, March 16th at 10:00 A.M. by signing up for Event Alerts at RBPconcerts.com. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 18 at 10 A.M. Tickets range from $71–297. Prices subject to change. SHN Members may purchase tickets beginning today by calling 888-746-1799. For more information, please visit shnsf.com.

Performance Schedule:
Tuesday, July 12 at 8:00 P.M.

Location:
SHN Orpheum Theatre: 1192 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

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About SHN:
SHN is the preeminent theatrical entertainment company in the Bay Area, bringing live entertainment experiences to San Francisco’s premier venues. SHN presents current hits fresh from Broadway, original Broadway cast productions, pre-Broadway premieres and one-of-a-kind live events that are at the forefront of the national theater scene.

An Acoustic Evening With Lyle Lovett & Robert Earl Keen Second Show Added Due To Overwhelming Demand

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TWO NIGHTS,
TWO UNIQUE PERFORMANCES

Tickets on sale to general public starting today at Noon PT

SANTA CRUZ, CA — Due to overwhelming demand, a second Lyle Lovett & Robert Earl Keen show has been added to the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium on Easter Sunday, March 27th, 2016 at 8:00 P.M. The second night was added shortly after unprecedented demand for tickets for the duo’s first show on March 26th nearly sold out in a matter of days after going on sale. They previously performed together in 2013 to a sold out crowd at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium.

Lovett and Keen, who as friends spent many a night performing together on their front porches – will perform acoustic, stripped-down versions of their most well-known songs, and share the humorous and heartwarming stories behind them with a completely unique performance and set list each night.

Tickets for the added March 27th show will go on sale to the general public today, December 23rd at Noon PT. A limited number of tickets for the March 26th show are still available.

A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. Lovett has appeared in 13 feature films, and on stage and television. Among his many accolades, besides the four Grammy Awards, he was given the Americana Music Association’s inaugural Trailblazer Award, and was recently named the Texas State Musician.

As singer/songwriter Robert Earl Keen has built a reputation as one of the nation’s finest musical storytellers, he has been guided by several self-imposed rules and traditions that are often the antithesis of music industry standards.

General Ticket Information

Tickets for An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett & Robert Earn Keen, March 26th & 27th at 8:00 P.M. at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium are $89.50, $69.50, and $49.50 plus service fees. Tickets will be available at http://www. santacruztickets.com and in-person at the venue box office (Tuesday – Friday 11:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M., Saturday 10:00 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.) or charge by phone at (831) 420-5260. Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium Box Office address: 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060.