Yacht Rock Revue at The Bluestone

Yacht Rock Revue

Yacht Rock Forever Tour Presented by CANN

September 14, 2025

Doors at 7 PM

at The Bluestone

Columbus, Ohio

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Get more details at liveatthebluestone.com

Embark on a nostalgic voyage through the shimmering seas of music with Yacht Rock Revue, the ultimate purveyors of the smooth, yacht rock sound and who many reverently consider the keepers of the Yacht Rock fire. Hailing from Atlanta, GA this sensational band has captivated audiences worldwide with their immaculate renditions of classic hits from the late ’70s and early ’80s.

Inspired by the golden era of soft rock, Yacht Rock Revue has mastered the art of recreating the breezy and laid-back tunes that defined a generation. From the sun-kissed melodies of Steely Dan and Michael McDonald to the velvety harmonies of Hall & Oates, their repertoire spans an ocean of beloved hits that evoke memories of palm trees, ocean breezes, and carefree summers.

Since their formation in 2007, Yacht Rock Revue has amassed a devoted following, drawing fans from all walks of life to their extraordinary live performances. Their attention to detail and devotion to authenticity are unrivaled, transporting audiences to a time when yacht parties and smooth sailing were the order of the day.

But Yacht Rock Revue isn’t just a tribute band; they are musical alchemists, seamlessly blending their own unique style with the iconic yacht rock vibe. Their original compositions are a modern ode to the genre, capturing the essence of those bygone days while infusing it with a fresh and invigorating twist. Their first original record, titled Hot Dads In Tight Jeans, showcases the bands complete range of skills that simultaneously transports the listener to a more modern era. While “Step,” the record’s first single, is a peppy number replete with falsetto and bumping bass, the rest of the album is more akin to Phoenix or Air, the hip bands that adapted Yacht for a younger audience.

Beyond the stage, Yacht Rock Revue’s infectious energy extends to their fans, creating a community that celebrates the joy of music and the timeless appeal of yacht rock. Their concerts are not just shows; they’re immersive experiences that leave audiences craving more.

Whether you’re a longtime lover of the yacht rock era or a newcomer to its smooth grooves, Yacht Rock Revue promises an unforgettable journey across the azure waters of musical history. So grab your captain’s hat and set sail with Yacht Rock Revue for a melodic adventure like no other.

YACHT ROCK REVUE is…

Nicholas Niespodziani – Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Percussion
Peter Olson – Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Percussion
Greg Lee – Bass, Vocals
Mark Dannells – Guitars, Vocals
Mark Bencuya – Keyboards, Vocals
David B. Freeman – Saxophones, Keyboards, Flute, Piccolo, Percussion, Vocals
Keisha Jackson – Vocals, Percussion
Kourtney Jackson – Vocals, Percussion
Jason Nackers – Drums
Ganesh Giri Jaya – Drums

David Byrne at Mershon Auditorium

DAVID BYRNE ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM

AND WORLD TOUR

WHO IS THE SKY?

STOP AT MERSHON AUDITORIUM ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH

TICKETS ON SALE AT TICKETMASTER.COM

CANCELLED – Billy Joel & Rod Stewart at Paycor Stadium!

BILLY JOEL CONCERT CANCELLED
Billy Joel has announced that he will be cancelling all scheduled concerts following a recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance. Under his doctor’s instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period. Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health. He is grateful for the support from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage.

“I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding,” said Billy Joel.

TICKET REFUND INFORMATION

You don’t need to take any action to receive your refund. It will be automatically processed back to the original payment used for the purchase. Please be aware that the refund will go to the original purchaser if the tickets were transferred to you.

Music icons Billy Joel and Rod Stewart visit Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati for a one-night only performance on Saturday, September 20th, 2025!

Tickets go on sale Friday, January 31st at 10am at Ticketmaster.com

About Billy Joel

New York’s iconic native is considered one of the most beloved recording artists and esteemed entertainers in history. The singer/songwriter/composer is the sixth bestselling recording artist and the fourth-bestselling solo artist with more than 160 million records sold worldwide. His 1985 compilation album, “Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2,” is one of the bestselling albums in the United States. Joel’s songs have acted as personal and cultural touchstones for millions of people across five decades. Joel’s string of 33 Top 40 hits, all of which Joel has written himself, began with 1973’s autobiographical “Piano Man,” written while Joel was playing in a Los Angeles lounge. In 2016, the Library of Congress selected “Piano Man” for preservation in the National Recording Registry for its “cultural, historic and artistic significance.” The hits have continued for almost five decades, with three of Joel’s Top 40 songs – “It’s Still Rock and Roll To Me,” “Tell Her About It” and “We Didn’t Start The Fire” – peaking at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts and 23 Grammy nominations awarded to Joel since he signed his first recording contract in 1972. Joel is one of the most engaging and bestselling live performers of our time, with songs like “Uptown Girl,” “Just The Way You Are,” “The Longest Time” and “Vienna” – amongst countless others. In January 2014, Joel began Madison Square Garden’s first-ever music franchise performing one show at The Garden each month – Billboard Magazine called it “The Greatest Arena Run in History.” More than 50 years after his The Garden debut, after 10 years of sold-out shows, his final concert marked Joel’s 150th lifetime performance at the venue this past July. The long list of accolades awarded to Joel across his career is a testament to the reverence given to him by fans, critics, and fellow musicians alike. Joel was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame by his idol Ray Charles in 1999 – Joel has received the RIAA’s Diamond Award twice for Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II and The Stranger, presented for albums that have sold more than 10 million copies. He is the recipient of six GRAMMY Awards, including the prestigious Grammy Legend Award. Joel has been inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame including the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award. He was inducted by Barack and Michelle Obama at the 36th Annual Kennedy Center Honor and he received a TONY AWARD for “Movin’ Out,” a Broadway musical based on Joel’s music. As a humanitarian, The Joel Foundation has made and pledged more than $7 million in charitable donations with a focus on music education and humanitarian aid. In addition to supporting vital global relief efforts, The Joel Foundation provides grants to organizations throughout New York City and Long Island leveraging the power of music to enhance the lives of people of every age. Recently, The Joel Foundation announced the continuation of its long-term investment in Long Island’s only public arts high school, Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA), serving student artists in a pre-conservatory model with a focus on career and technical education.

About Rod Stewart

Sir Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling artists in the history of recorded music, with more than 250 million records and singles sold worldwide. His signature voice, style, and songwriting have transcended all genres of popular music, including rock, folk, soul, R&B, the Great American Songbook, and swing—making him one of the few stars to enjoy chart-topping albums throughout every decade of his career. Drawing from his illustrious 50+ year catalog of hit songs, Rod personally creates a unique setlist for each show, taking audiences on an unprecedented ride through every era of his career with chart-toppers like, “Have I Told You Lately,” “Maggie May,” “You Wear it Well,” “Hot Legs,” “Broken Arrow,” “Infatuation,” “You’re in My Heart,” “Do You Think I’m Sexy,” “Some Guys Have All the Luck,” “Rhythm of My Heart,” “Young Turks,” “Sailing,” “Tonight’s The Night,” and “Forever Young,” as well as a few surprises and legendary covers in the mix. Fans will experience an extraordinary night of entertainment with a dynamic stage production and his award-winning 12-piece band and backup vocalists. A two-time inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Stewart’s extraordinary catalog includes ten No. 1 albums and 31 Top 10 singles in the U.K., six of which reached No. 1, plus 17 Top 10 albums, with four reaching No. 1, and 16 Top 10 singles in the US. He’s written several songs that are now modern standards and earned countless of the industry’s highest awards, among them, the ASCAP Founders Award for songwriting, New York Times bestselling author, Grammy™ Living Legend, and in 2016 he officially became “Sir Rod Stewart” after being knighted at Buckingham Palace for his services to music and charity. In 2023, his first foray outside of music, Wolfie’s Whisky, was another critical hit and has quickly been embraced worldwide. In 2024, he tackled yet another music genre with the release of Swing Fever, his 33rd studio album. The album, a collaboration with Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, a 13-track sparkling salute to the timeless songs of the big band years, garnered him his 11th No. 1 album in the U.K.— a feat he shares with David Bowie, Taylor Swift, and U2 on the all-time list of acts with the most No. 1 albums in the U.K. He continues to tour the world with “One Last Time,” a box office smash, which grossed among The Top 20 Global Concert Tours of 2024 and will launch in North America and Europe in 2025. In 2024, Rod also wrapped his record-setting 13-year Las Vegas residency, “Rod Stewart: The Hits,” and after much fan demand, will return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace March–June 2025 with “The Encore Shows,” featuring his biggest hits, plus surprises from the songbook, swing, as well as deep cuts, and stunning new production elements. For more information, visit RodStewart.com and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

RuPaul’s Drag Race-Werq The World Awards Tour!

THE OFFICIAL RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE “WERQ THE WORLD” 2025 TOUR

BRINGS YOU ON A GLAMOROUS JOURNEY THROUGH ICONIC AWARD SHOWS!

September 25 at Mershon Auditorium

Tickets for RuPaul’s Drag Race’s WERQ THE WORLD 2025 World Tour on sale now at WerqTheWorld.com. VIP tickets (including meet-and-greets with the queens!) will also be available.  

* Check local listings for talent line-up.

We welcome you to a night of stars, where the red carpet meets the spotlight at RuPaul’s Drag Race WERQ THE WORLD Awards, the 2025 World Tour returns to North America playing in 48 cities! Presented by Voss Events in collaboration with World of Wonder and MTV, the 2025 show will be an all-new stage production with more glitz and glamour than you have ever seen before! Jimbo & Sasha Velour will share hosting duties; Daya Betty, Derrick Barry, Jaida Essence Hall, Jorgeous, Kim Chi, Marina Summers, Morphine, Naomi Smalls, Vanessa Vanjie and surprise finalists from Season 17 will star and impersonate their favorite award-winning Divas, please check local listings for confirmed cast as line-up is subject to change.

“Werq The World, the largest drag show on earth, is celebrated for its elaborate themes and stunning production quality. This year, audiences are invited to relive iconic moments from award show history in an intimate theater setting. This fresh production honors classic drag and the art of impersonation, delivering an experience that rivals a front-row seat at the Grammys.” says Brandon Voss, the show’s producer.

Following the Europe, Asia & Australia Tour Legs, the official RuPaul’s Drag Race WERQ THE WORLD 2025 World Tour picks back up on August 15^th in Mashantuckett, making stops in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Mexico City and more; with a final show in Monterrey on October 25^th. Tickets for the North & Latin American dates will officially be On-Sale Wednesday, March 19 at 10AM on WerqTheWorld.com.

“We’re thrilled to bring all of the elements our audiences have come to know and love with WERQ THE WORLD…” says Jon Norris of Voss Events. “We look forward to entertaining the fans while celebrating the queens we love, presenting this year’s tour as an homage to one of our favorite seasons, Awards Season!”

Voss Events is a multidisciplinary creative agency specializing in event production, promotions, tour management, talent management, influencer relations and content creation for an impressive client list of Fortune 100 Companies and global brands. In addition to RuPaul’s Drag Race WERQ THE WORLD 2025 World Tour, the Company produces several touring properties based off the Emmy Award winning television show as well as an award-winning Las Vegas Residency in its fifth year of entertaining audiences.

Fri, Aug 15 Mashantucket, CT Foxwoods Resort Casino
Sat, Aug 16 Schenectady, NY Proctors Theatre
Sun, Aug 17 New Brunswick, NJ State Theatre New Jersey
Tue, Aug 19 Cleveland, OH Keybank State Theatre
Thu, Aug 21 Etobicoke, ON Great Canadian Toronto – The Theatre
Fri, Aug 22 Windsor, ON Caesars Windsor – The Colosseum
Sat, Aug 23 Rochester, NY Kodak Center
Mon, Aug 25 Boston, MA MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Tue, Aug 26 Portland, ME State Theatre Portland
Thu, Aug 28 New York, NY The Rooftop at Pier 17
Fri, Aug 29 Atlantic City, NJ Tropicana Casino & Resort
Sat, Aug 30 Washington, DC The Anthem
Sun, Aug 31 Durham, NC DPAC
Tue, Sep 2 Richmond, VA Altria Theater
Thu, Sep 4 Atlanta, GA Cobb Energy Performance Arts Centre
Fri, Sep 5 Charlotte, NC Ovens Auditorium
Sat, Sep 6 Spartanburg, SC Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
Tue, Sep 9 Savannah, GA Savannah Civic Center – Johnny Mercer Theater
Wed, Sep 10 Orlando, FL Walt Disney Theater
Fri, Sep 12 Ft Lauderdale, FL Au-Rene Theater at Broward Center
Sat, Sep 13 Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall
Sun, Sep 14 Pensacola, FL Saenger Theatre
Tue, Sep 16 Sugar Land, TX Smart Financial Centre
Wed, Sep 17 San Antonio, TX Majestic Theatre
Thu, Sep 18 Grand Prairie, TX Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie
Sat, Sep 20 Kansas City, MO Uptown Theater
Sun, Sep 21 Chesterfield, MO The Factory
Mon, Sep 22 Nashville, TN The Pinnacle
Tue, Sep 23 Indianapolis, IN Murat Theatre
Thu, Sep 25 Columbus, OH Mershon Auditorium
Fri, Sep 26 Louisville, KY The Louisville Palace Theater
Sat, Sep 27 Rosemont, IL Rosemont Theatre
Mon, Sep 29 Denver, CO The Mission Ballroom
Thu, Oct 2 San Francisco, CA Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Fri, Oct 3 Wheatland, CA Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento
Sat, Oct 4 Reno, NV Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
Mon, Oct 6 Phoenix, AZ Arizona Financial Theatre
Tue, Oct 7 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern
Fri, Oct 10 Valley Center, CA Harrah’s Resort Southern California
Sat, Oct 11 Rancho Mirage, CA Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage
Mon, Oct 13 Eugene, OR Hult Center for the Performing Arts
Tue, Oct 14 Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre
Wed, Oct 15 Vancouver, BC Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Fri, Oct 17 Edmonton, AB Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Sat, Oct 18 Tsuut’ina, AB Grey Eagle Resort and Casino – Event Centre
Tue, Oct 21 Mexico City Pepsi Centre
Thu, Oct 23 Guadalajara, Jalisco Teatro Diana
Sat, Oct 25 Monterrey Escenario GNP Seguro

A.J. Croce presents CROCE PLAYS CROCE

A.J. Croce Presents CROCE PLAY CROCE

KEMBA LIVE! 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10TH.

DOORS OPEN AT 7PM

TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT AXS.COM

A.J. CROCE

BIOGRAPHY

Like only the most enduring of artists, A.J. Croce embodies a joyful love of music that’s fully matched by his phenomenal talent. A piano virtuoso who started playing as a small child and toured with B.B. King at just 18-years-old, the Nashville-based singer/songwriter has since collaborated and performed with legends and luminaries across a wide expanse of genres (Willie Nelson, Leon Russell, Ry Cooder, Allen Toussaint, to name a few), all while building up an acclaimed catalog that blurs the boundaries between blues, soul, rock & roll, Americana, and much more. When it came time to create his new album Heart of the Eternal, Croce joined forces with in-demand producer Shooter Jennings (Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker) and once again pushed the limits of his artistry, arriving at a transcendent selection of songs that journey from psychedelia to Philadelphia soul to Latin-infused jazz-pop with both unbridled imagination and sophisticated grace.

Recorded at the famed Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, Heart of the Eternal came to life during his downtime from the ongoing Croce Plays Croce tour—a widely celebrated run in which he performs classic songs from his late father Jim Croce, along with his own material and a number of specially curated covers. For help in shaping the freewheeling but exquisitely composed sound of his eleventh studio LP, Croce enlisted the first-rate musicians who make up his longtime live band, including bassist David Barard (a Grammy-winner who performed with Dr. John for nearly four decades), drummer Gary Mallaber (whose credits include iconic albums like Van Morrison’s Moondance and Tupelo Honey), and guitarist James Pennebaker (Delbert McClinton, Jimmie Dale Gilmore). The follow-up to his critically lauded cover album By Request—and first original body of work since 2017’s Just Like Medicine, hailed as “brilliant” by No Depression and a “fluid expression of sorrow and gratitude” by Pop Matters—the result is the latest evidence of Croce’s profound gift for imbuing his songwriting with equal parts hard-won wisdom and heart-on-sleeve emotion.

Kicking off with a glorious bang, Heart of the Eternal opens on the exuberant grooves of “I Got A Feeling”: a swaggering piece of psychedelic soul threaded with so much lovingly delivered insight (e.g., “There’s a message in the tension on the road to inner peace/When you lose the thing you want, you find the thing you need”). Co-written with Tommy Sims (Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt), the gritty yet radiant track finds Croce taking the helm on lead guitar. “From having done all the Croce Plays Croce shows over the past few years, I’m starting to feel a lot more confident as a guitar player,” he notes. Another song featuring his exhilarating performance on lead guitar, “Hey Margarita” brings fiery riffs to a fuzzed-out and high-spirited blues-funk anthem. “With that song in particular I felt inspired by Link Wray and [Chicago blues visionary] Hubert Sumlin, and I wanted it to sound like I was playing through an old radio,” Croce reveals.

One of the most powerful moments on Heart of the Eternal, “Reunion” takes the form of a gospel-leaning number spotlighting Croce’s warmly impassioned vocals and the luminous harmonies of backup vocalists Jackie Wilson and Katrice Ford (both members of his touring band). With its indelibly hopeful contemplation of mortality and loss, “Reunion” emerged from a writing session with John Oates, whom Croce first met when the two performed at a 2023 Ryman Auditorium event honoring the legacy of John Prine. “When we wrote that song John’s father had just turned 100 and told John how he couldn’t wait for his reunion with his late wife,” Croce recalls. “I thought the idea of reconnecting with someone in the afterlife was really beautiful, so John and I each took that song and created our own very distinct versions of it.”

Encompassing everything from heartbreak ballads to existential reflections, Heart of the Eternal endlessly illuminates the tremendous depth of Croce’s musicality. On “Complications of Love,” for instance, the album takes on a beguiling intensity thanks to the track’s hypnotic rhythms, lavish guitar lines, and moody violin melodies. “I wrote that song feeling inspired by tango and Django Reinhardt and all these different styles of music with a very romantic element, and the way it came together was a total surprise,” Croce says of the latter. And on the album-closing “The Finest Line,” he joins country star Margo Price for a soul-searching meditation on the spirit’s destiny after death, setting their call-and-response vocals against a backdrop of haunting harmonies and spellbinding piano work. “I wrote ‘The Finest Line’ in a very dreamlike state, without even thinking of turning it into a duet,” he says. “But Margo just happened to stop by the studio and offered to sing, and it worked perfectly for the song.”

All throughout Heart of the Eternal, Croce showcases his dazzling singularity as a pianist—a quality born from a lifelong devotion to his very first instrument. “When I first started playing, I was so little that I couldn’t even walk to the piano—I had to crawl to it,” he points out. Later in his childhood, piano became something of a lifeline for Croce, who suffered a total loss of eyesight from ages four to ten and turned to blind pianists like Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder for much-needed comfort and inspiration. Over the course of an extraordinary career that’s found him working with some of the most esteemed producers in music history—including Jack Clement (Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley), Tony Berg (Fiona Apple, Bob Dylan), and Greg Cohen (Tom Waits, John Zorn)—Croce has routinely sought out collaborators who help him to uncover new and unexpected ways of working with piano. To that end, Jennings proved to be an ideal creative partner for the making of Heart of the Eternal. “I love the idea of taking this beautiful instrument and making it sound different than it’s ever sounded before, so Shooter and I did a lot of experimenting where we were using guitar pedals and putting unusual effects on the wonderful old Steinway at his studio,” says Croce. “Anytime I’m outside my comfort zone it feels really exciting to me, because that’s what helps me to grow as a musician.”

In the tradition of past releases like his 2009 album Cage of Muses, the title to Heart of the Eternal serves as a subtle nod to Croce’s emotional and spiritual relationship with music. “Music has given me everything: it’s taught me patience and compassion and empathy; it was my refuge and my religion when I lost my sight as a kid,” he says. “When I look back at the music that’s inspired me the most, it’s the music that has real depth and soul to it, whether that’s Little Richard or Otis Redding and Hank Williams or Fiona Apple. Anything that makes me feel is meaningful to me, and I hope that everyone can find that same connection with all of these songs.”

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