Melissa Etheridge opens Anchorage Concert Association season

Rock star performs Sept. 14 and 15 in the Atwood Concert Hall and Sept. 16 in Fairbanks

Anchorage, AK – Legendary live performer Melissa Etheridge brings her raspy vocals and soulful songs to Alaska for the first time this September. The Grammy- and Oscar-winning musician became one of the most popular recording artists of the 90s with her confessional lyrics, signature voice and exuberant guitar playing. She opens Anchorage Concert Association’s 2017/2018 season with back-to-back performances Sept. 14-15 in the Atwood Concert Hall.

After producing hits such as “I Want to Come Over,” “Come to My Window,” and “I’m the Only One,” Etheridge has almost made a second career as a doer of good deeds. Since coming out early in her career, she continues to be a high-profile gay rights activist, and she gave hope to cancer survivors when she rocked “Piece of My Heart” at the 2005 Grammys while still bald from chemo.

Melissa Etheridge is also performing in Fairbanks Saturday, Sept. 16, presented by the Fairbanks Concert Association.

Melissa Etheridge
7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Sept. 14-15, Atwood Concert Hall
Don’t miss this rare chance to see the arena-level star and her band in an intimate venue. Presented by the Anchorage Concert Association. Tickets start at $46 for Anchorage Concert Association subscribers and $59.25 for the general public, available at CenterTix box office (907-263-ARTS) and anchorageconcerts.org.

ANCHORAGE CONCERT ASSOCIATION
The Anchorage Concert Association is the largest arts and entertainment presenter in Alaska. With a mission to inspire and enhance community through the performing arts, the Anchorage Concert Association presents internationally acclaimed artists, from big Broadway musicals to indie bands. Learn more at anchorageconcerts.org.

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