Tickets still available for September 20 live performance
Fans can extend the experience at Mavis Staples Fan Day September 21.
CLEVELAND (September 12, 2019) – In just over a week, Dawes frontman and guitarist, Taylor Goldsmith will join the talented lineup set to perform live in concert and honor the legendary Mavis Staples, the first recipient of the new Rock Hall Honors award, sponsored by Klipsch Audio and PNC Bank on September 20th at Playhouse Square’s State Theatre at 8pm.
In 2008, Taylor formed Dawes alongside brother and drummer Griffin Goldsmith and bassist Wylie Gelber with keyboardist Lee Pardini joining in 2015. The band has recorded six studio albums including the recently released, Passwords.
Previously announced artists on the bill include 2004 Inductee Jackson Browne and singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Valerie June.
Tickets can be purchased at www.playhousesquare.org or at the Playhouse Square Ticket Office or by phone at 216-241-6000. VIP packages starting at $300, including premium seats and special Rock Hall experiences, are available by contacting the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s development office at (216) 515-1201 or development@rockhall.org.
Following the show, the celebration continues at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday, September 21st for Mavis Staples Fan Day. Events include an exhibit dedication with Honoree, Mavis Staples and a live performance by the Valerie June Trio.
The full schedule of events is as follows:
Mavis Staples Fan Day
Saturday, September 21st
Schedule of Events
Olivet International Baptist Church Gospel Choir Performance
10:00am, PNC Stage (Plaza)
The day kicks off with a special performance as the gospel choice from Olivet International Baptist Church take the PNC stage.
Mavis Staples Exhibit Dedication
10:30am, Rock Hall Honors: Mavis Staples Exhibit (Level 0)
Honoree, Mavis Staples joins us for the dedication of her Rock Hall Honors exhibit. The limited-time display includes performance gowns, images from Staples’ personal collection, and a Fender Telecaster played by Pops Staples.
Stories of Rock Trivia: Women Who Rock
11:00am, Rock Hall Honors: Mavis Staples Exhibit (Level 0)
By Think you know your Women in Rock history? Stop by our Rock Hall trivia show and prove it! Prizes will be awarded to winners.
Women Who Rock Jam in The Garage
1:00pm, The Garage Jam Room (Level 2)
Join us in the Jam Room to listen and perform songs from Women in Rock, including The Staple Singers, Heart, Aretha Franklin and more!
Valerie June Trio Live Performance
2:00pm, PNC Stage (Plaza)
Known for her sound that encompasses folk, blues, gospel, soul, country, Appalachian and bluegrass, June has been hailed by the New York Times as one of America’s “most intriguing, fully formed new talents.” The New Yorker was captivated by her “unique, stunning voice,” while Rolling Stone dubbed her “unstoppable.” She has astonished TV audiences from coast-to-coast with spellbinding performances on The Tonight Show, The Late Show, Austin City Limits, Rachael Ray, and CBS Saturday Morning, and graced some of the world’s most prestigious stages, from Carnegie Hall to the Kennedy Center.
Throughout the day, fans can view Staples’ artifacts on display in the newly unveiled Rock Hall Honors exhibit, hear a specially curated playlist throughout the museum, see uncut Staples Singers induction footage from the Vault in the museum’s Forest City Theater, and catch a screening of the Peabody award-winning documentary Mavis! In the Foster Theater.
About the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Rock Connects Us. Our mission is clear: To engage, teach and inspire through the power of rock and roll. We share stories of the people, events and songs that shape our world through exhibits, innovative programs and concerts. Join the millions who love it as much as you do. Experience us live or online – Visit rockhall.com or Facebook (@rockandrollhalloffame), Twitter and Instagram (@rockhall). Long Live Rock!
About PNC Bank
PNC Bank, National Association, is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.
About Klipsch Audio
In 1946 Paul W. Klipsch, inventor, acoustics pioneer and maverick, founded Klipsch Audio with the sole purpose of bringing the power, detail and emotion of the live music experience into his living room. Through the use of highly efficient speaker designs, handcrafted cabinetry and a thirst for real engineering breakthroughs – Klipsch, the great American loudspeaker company, was born in Hope, AR. Today, our diverse range of quality audio products includes speakers and headphones for almost any consumer and professional application – including cinema, whole-house, wireless, home theater and portable offerings. Honoring our founder’s legacy, Klipsch continues to be the legendary high-performance brand of choice for audiophiles and aficionados around the world. We are the Keepers of the Sound®. Klipsch Group, Inc. is a VOXX International Company (NASDAQ: VOXX).
