All You Need Is John brings together an extraordinary all-star lineup to celebrate the music and enduring legacy of John Lennon.

From the groundbreaking music he created with The Beatles to his astonishing solo work, Lennon continually pushed boundaries — musically, intellectually and culturally. This special live performance explores the many sides of his artistry, from the psychedelic and deeply personal to the poignant social commentary that remains as resonant today as when it was written.

Featuring musicians who share a deep connection to Lennon’s music, All You Need Is John brings these iconic songs to the stage in a powerful, loving and celebratory performance.

Experience the music of one of the most influential artists of all time — performed live, and heard in a whole new way.

LINE UP: Andie Forgie, Berry Duane Oakley, Jeff Pevar, Prairie Prince, Mark Rashotte and Gil Assayas unite for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of John Lennon’s timeless legacy. Don’t miss it!

The United States Air Force Band of Flight is a popular music ensemble, featuring a versatile and energetic group of active-duty musicians that performs a mix of classic rock and roll, the top hits of today, and everything in between. Stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH, they proudly represent the professionalism and valor found in every Airman throughout your United States Air Force. The Band of Flight delivers professional musical support to more than 200 events annually, including official military ceremonies, troop support, public outreach, and recruiting missions.  Directed by Air Force Materiel Command Public Affairs and managed by Chief Master Sergeant Eugene King, the band supports Air Force Material Command, the 88th Air Base Wing at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, and the state of Ohio.

Air Force Bands inspire immediate, positive, and long-lasting impressions of the United States Air Force and the United States of America in the hearts and minds of our audiences. As one of 10 active-duty Air Force bands, the Band of Flight is committed to supporting the mission and vision of the US Air Force through their musical and military endeavors.

SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT!

A VIP Q&A with CARL PALMER

and Paul Bielatowicz & Simon Fitzpatrick

Just a $50.00 add-on to your concert ticket!

VIP Ticket Holders receive:

• Q&A WITH CARL & HIS BAND
• ONE ON ONE PHOTO WITH CARL & HIS BAND
• EARLY ACCESS TO PURCHASE AUTOGRAPHED MERCHANDISE
• ATTENDEES MUST ALSO BE TICKETED FOR THE ELP SHOW
• LIMIT 50 FANS ONLY. • ONE HOUR BEFORE SCHEDULED DOORS

*Sorry, Carl will not be able to sign any autographs at this event.*

Created by Carl Palmer and his management, the show will be presented with the full cooperation of the Estates of Keith Emerson and Greg Lake. THIS IS NOT A TRIBUTE ACT- THIS IS THE REAL THING.  Through modern technology they will reunite the band: Carl with his two bandmates playing together along with Keith Emerson & Greg Lake, who both passed away in 2016. The show combines video performance of Emerson and Lake from a legendary sold out ROYAL ALBERT HALL ELP show from 1992 with live on stage performances of Carl Palmer with his own ELP Legacy band, Paul Bielatowicz and Simon Fitzpatrick.  All the musicians play together in sync to present a complete and authentic Emerson Lake & Palmer show.

Emerson, Lake & Palmer (informally known as ELP) was an English progressive rock supergroup formed in London in 1970. The band consisted of Keith Emerson (keyboards) of the Nice, Greg Lake of King Crimson (vocals, bass, guitar, producer), and Carl Palmer of Atomic Rooster (drums, percussion). With nine RIAA-certified gold record albums in the US and an estimated 48 million records sold worldwide, they are one of the most popular and commercially successful progressive rock groups of the 1970s, with a musical sound including adaptations of classical music with jazz and symphonic rock elements, dominated by Emerson’s flamboyant use of the Hammond organ, Moog synthesizer, and piano (although Lake wrote several acoustic songs for the group).

The band became prominent after performing at the Isle of Wight Festival in August 1970. In their first year, the group signed with E.G. Records (who distributed the band’s records through Island Records in the United Kingdom and Atlantic Records in North America) and released Emerson, Lake & Palmer (1970) and Tarkus (1971), both of which reached the UK top five. The band’s success continued with Pictures at an Exhibition (1971), Trilogy (1972), and Brain Salad Surgery (1973, released on ELP’s own Manticore Records label). After a three-year break, Emerson, Lake & Palmer released Works Volume 1 (1977) and Works Volume 2 (1977). After Love Beach (1978), the group disbanded in 1979.

The members played in various solo and partial reunion combinations during the 1980s. In 1991, the original trio re-formed and released two more albums, Black Moon (1992) and In the Hot Seat (1994), and toured between 1992 and 1998. Their final performance occurred in 2010 at the High Voltage Festival in London to commemorate the band’s 40th anniversary. Emerson and Lake died in 2016, leaving Palmer as the only surviving band member.

In 2022, Palmer and his manager developed and launched the show initially as THE RETURN OF EMERSON LAKE & PALMER show, again with the full cooperation and involvement of both the Keith Emerson and Greg Lake estates.  The show has been re-branded for 2026 as AN EVENING WITH EMERSON LAKE & PALMER.

Both fans and critics have been raving… 

“Emerson, Lake & Palmer have been reunited onstage for a video-powered live tour… the ultimate ELP experience.”

PROG MAGAZINE 

“A groundbreaking multimedia tour/experience geared around the 50th anniversary of the legendary musical trio Emerson, Lake & Palmer.”

ROCK CELLAR MAGAZINE 

“During the concerts, Palmer and his current band will perform live onstage, flanked by performance footage of Emerson and Lake on massive video walls. As a comparison, a press release points to Paul McCartney’s recent ‘duet’ with John Lennon during the GOT BACK tour, done with video footage from the LET IT BE Rooftop concert film.”

ULTIMATE CLASSIC ROCK 

Celebrating “The Wake” And The Songs of “If”
with Bonnie Bishop and Ryan McMullan

After decades of writing toward one destination, Foy Vance found himself somewhere entirely new. Following the completion of 2026’s The Wake—the seventh and final installment in a cycle of albums he began in the aftermath of his father’s sudden death in 1999—the Northern Ireland-born singer/songwriter felt called to revisit a vast archive of material he’d written over the course of 27 years but never shared with the world. As he sorted through over a hundred songs he’d kept closely guarded for so long, Vance examined how the passage of time had altered or deepened their meaning, revealing new truths in their collective exploration of devotion, grief, longing, and forgiveness. Produced by Anderson East (Lukas Nelson, The Lone Bellow), his eighth album IF gathers a selection of those newly reimagined songs into an intimate but sweeping meditation on transformation and possibility.

Featuring co-writes with luminaries like Lori McKenna, Natalie Hemby, Gabe Simon and Ross Copperman, IF marks a bold new chapter in a body of work including landmark albums like Vance’s 2013 international breakthrough Joy of Nothing (featuring guest spots from Bonnie Raitt and Ed Sheeran) and 2016’s The Wild Swan (executive-produced by Elton John). As it unfolds across three distinct acts—IF: WE, IF: YOU, and IF: I—the album gradually narrows its focus from our place in the wider world to the complexities of love to the inner workings of the self. A rare dialogue across time and experience, the result is a deeply human portrait of the infinite ways in which love changes us, the lasting imprints of what we endure, and the seemingly small choices that end up shaping a life.

$1 per ticket goes to HER Campaign

To truly understand Bonnie Bishop, you need to experience her music live. Everything else is just bullet points. Raised between Texas and Mississippi, Bonnie got her start in the outlaw country scene around Austin, where her raspy vocals and powerhouse performances made her a standout. From 2002-2008, she released three independent albums (“Long Way Home, “Soft To The Touch,” and “Things I Know”) and often opened shows for legendary songwriter Robert Earl Keen, who helped expose Bonnie to a national audience. In 2008, she moved to Nashville and signed a publishing deal with Writer’s Den Music; her song “Not Cause I Wanted To” (co-written with NRBQ’s Al Anderson) was recorded by Bonnie Raitt, who won a Grammy for Best Americana Album in 2012. The following year, another of Bonnie’s songs (“The Best Songs Come From Broken Hearts”) was featured in the hit TV show “Nashville” and voted Top Ten Songs of the Year by New York Times (Jon Pareles.) In 2015, Thirty Tigers signed Bonnie and released “Ain’t Who I Was” (Dave Cobb) followed by “The Walk” (Steve Jordan) but the pandemic halted all touring plans. So in 2020, Bonnie went back to school to earn a master’s degree in creative writing from Sewanee University of the South; while there, she wrote a book about her stepfather, legendary college football coach Jackie Sherrill, a story that was later licensed into a documentary (“The Last Outlaw.”) In 2022, Bonnie returned to the musical stage thanks to Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance, who took her on the road as his backing vocalist (“Signs of Life Tour”) and opening act (2023-2024 “Joy Of Nothing Ten Year Anniversary Tour.”) During their travels, Vance and Bonnie co-wrote her forthcoming seventh studio album “What If None Of This Is Real?” (Vance) which they plan to release in conjunction with a 2026 world tour.

Ryan McMullan is a rising star in the world of singer-songwriters, captivating audiences with his soulful vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and dynamic performances. Hailing from Portaferry, Northern Ireland, McMullan discovered his passion for music at an early age, inspired by the rich musical heritage of his homeland.

Drawing on influences ranging from folk and rock to blues and soul, McMullan crafts deeply personal songs that resonate with
listeners on a profound level. With a knack for storytelling and an emotive vocal delivery, he effortlessly transports audiences to the heart of his music, evoking a range of emotions with each performance.

McMullan’s journey as a musician gained momentum with the release of his debut EP, “A Winter’s Coat,” in 2016, which garnered widespread acclaim and established him as a formidable talent to watch. Since then, he has captivated audiences worldwide with a string of successful singles and EPs, earning praise for his raw authenticity and genuine passion for his craft.

Known for his electrifying live shows, McMullan has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in music, including Ed Sheeran, Dermot Kennedy, Snow Patrol, and Kodaline. Whether performing in intimate venues or on the grandest of stages, he leaves an indelible mark on audiences with his captivating stage presence and magnetic charisma.

With his highly-anticipated debut album on the horizon, Ryan McMullan is poised to make a lasting impact on the music industry and solidify his place as one of the most compelling voices of his generation. From sold-out shows to prestigious festival appearances, McMullan continues to inspire and connect with audiences around the world through his powerful music and authentic storytelling.

Cast aside any and all expectations.

Whether behind the piano on a windswept mountainous cliff, at a hallowed venue such as Carnegie Hall, or playing shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the most legendary musicians in history, solo pianist Holly Bowling subverts convention with virtuosic playing, emotional immersion, and a thirst for invention. Acclaimed by Rolling Stone, Billboard, Relix, and more and sought-after by icons such as Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, and Warren Haynes, she once again flips the script on her 2020 album and second reimagining of Grateful Dead staples entitled Seeking All That’s Still Unsung.

“When you go to see someone play solo piano, you’re not expecting them to stand up, pluck the strings, drum on the frame, hit the strings with mallets, or place magnets and EBows inside of the piano,” she smiles. “It doesn’t fit with the expectations of how you’re supposed to play this instrument. I think it works though.”

Her introduction to the instrument happened at just five-years-old when mom and dad bought a piano from a yard sale down the street. They gave their daughter a choice: ballet or piano. As the sounds of Mozart, Beethoven, and The Grateful Dead piped through their home, she obviously chose the latter without hesitation.

After a childhood dedicated to the instrument, she studied piano performance at SF State University. Intermittent gigs around San Francisco followed before she ended up on stage for an impromptu jam with Marco Benevento. “I paid him a dollar to go up there,” she recalls. “It reminded me that for most of my life I wanted to be on stage playing, and I couldn’’t let that slip away.”

After catching a 2013 Phish show in Lake Tahoe renowned for its extended rendition of “Tweezer,” she transcribed and arranged the entire 37-minute improvisational masterpiece into a nuanced and intricate piano opus. She humbly refers to it as “a nerdy pet project that somehow inspired people to demand Phish on piano.” It announced her arrival as an exciting outlier and paved the way for Distillation Of A Dream: The Music Of Phish Reimagined For Solo Piano in 2015.

As her profile rose, she delivered Better Left Unsung only a year later. For this triple-LP, she rearranged iconic moments from the Grateful Dead on her piano. It bowed in the Top 25 of the Billboard Top Classical Albums Chart. She went on to share the stage with everyone from The Dead’s Weir and Lesh to Haynes, John Scofield, Jim James, Branford Marsalis, Don Was, Robert Randolph, Greensky Bluegrass, and more. Along the way, she graced the bills of Lesh’s Terrapin Crossroads and Haynes’s annual Christmas Jam and unveiled the concert recording Live at the Old Church. Simultaneously, she co-founded improvisational rock outfit Ghost Light in 2018. Engaging a faithful audience even in the midst of the “new normal” of 2020, she launched a series of living room livestreams chronicled on the eight-volume Alone Together: The Living Room Sessions highlighted by her innovative re-imaginings of Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails, and many others.

During 2019, she tracked Seeking All That’s Still Unsung at 25th Street Recording in Oakland over the course of just five days.

“Seeking All That’s Still Unsung is a lyric from a Dead song,” she explains. “There was definitely a sense of trying to look for what I hadn’t said on the last album. Having spent a few more years exploring the Dead’s music in the solo piano context, I felt free enough to take more liberties with how I approach the arrangements and improvisation. I can insert myself into the songs more. Given their nature, I realized the way to actually be the truest to them is to throw the rules out the window.”

Under the influence of the Bill Evans album Conversations with Myself, she properly incorporated overdubs for the first time, locking into a “dialogue” with her own playing. She tried her hand at this approach on Better Left Unsung’s “Dark Star,” but truly brought it to life here.

On the opener and first single “St. Stephen,” her fingers nimbly conjure a melody between bass-y root notes. The call-and-response instantly captivates with all of the drama and dynamics of a main stage festival performance.

“It’s like you’re watching a movie,” she explains. “The scene changes, and the colors and lighting just shift. Something new comes into focus, and the improv goes further. It’s not what I expected to come out of the arrangement initially, but it’s a defining moment on the album. It has the intensity of the overdubbing and some light and dark places to showcase a different range of emotions.

Elsewhere, the sprawling near 14-minute “Weather Report Suite” traverses a similar scope as her transcendent playing spirals towards a climactic release. The project culminates on a delicate “Stella Blue,” which she calls “the perfect landing point of the album and an exhale at the end after this emotional ebb and flow.”

In advance of Seeking All That’s Still Unsung, she embarked on The Wilderness Sessions—a virtual concert tour of natural wonders across the United States. Setting up her piano in the heart of national parks and landmarks such as Yosemite National Park, the Bonneville Salt Flats, Bruneau Canyon, the Beartooth Mountains, and the Badlands of South Dakota, she catalyzed the “Interaction between the music and the landscape.”

In the end, Holly consistently redefines what’s possible on her instrument of choice.

“When I play pure stripped-down acoustic piano, it’s like going home,” she leaves off. “I love the nuance, detail, and emotion you can pull out of a piano in a more subtle and quiet setting. The moments I cherish the most happen when I slip outside of myself for a while. If my music gives this to someone else, that would make me happy. There are shades of classical and shades from the Grateful Dead. A lot of classical enthusiasts might not give the Dead a chance. Many Deadheads may not like classical. Personally, I’ve always had two halves of my musical life. When I finally started to bring them together, it was something I’d been building towards for a lot longer than I’d realized. Bringing everything together, I’d love to open up boundaries and help people discover something new.”

www.hollybowling.com

The Eagles Project returns to Memorial Hall for a special acoustic performance of favorites from the catalogues of the Eagles and their solo projects. This special holiday-flavored performance will include the Eagles Project Strings.

It all began with an idea and a love of great music shared by talented musicians. Wanting a creative project to both enjoy and perform for fans became our mission and now we want to share it with you. All of our members have had success in the music industry and performed all over the country. Yet coming together to perform the music of the Eagles, Henley, Frey and Walsh and James Gang has created an explosive dynamic project. One that has been delighting and exciting fans of this music like never before. The Eagles Project presents the music as it should be, true to the originals. Come see for yourself, your ears will thank you!

9/2/26 Update

The band Rush have announced that they are extending their current tour to include a Cincinnati performance at Heritage Bank Arena on October 23, 2026. To avoid trying to compete with the genuine article, the October 30, 2026 A Farewell to Kings performance has been cancelled.

Tickets will be automatically refunded at point of sale. If you do not see the refund hit your account by September 16, please contact the box office at 513.977.8838 (Tu – Fr, 1pm – 6pm).

A Farewell to Kings will be rescheduled for late 2027 at a date to be announced. We will notify erstwhile ticketholders when the 2027 show goes on sale.

A Farewell to Kings (AF2K) is a tribute to the iconic Canadian band, Rush. Based in New Jersey, the band is composed of four passionate musicians equipped with the high caliber gear to faithfully recreate the timeless music of Rush: Zack James (Vocals), Aaron Leone (Guitar), Adam Cyran (Bass/Keys), and Johnny Vines (Drums/Percussion). AF2K brings authentic presentations of the musical eras and tours created by the “Holy Triumvirate” Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart, back to the stage and to life for Rush fans young and old. From the epics to the hits and deep cuts, AF2K pays precise attention to detail and is a musical experience unlike any other tribute.

Meet the Band
Zack James (Vocals, Tambourine, Vibra-slap)

Zack started his singing journey in the theater world, whereafter he transitioned to the cover and tribute scene. On top of singing, Zack is a multi-instrumentalist having played euphonium in multiple regional brass ensembles and bass guitar with locally-based bands, most notably, The Gab Cinque Band. Zack has a deep love and passion for Rush’s music that is put on display with every performance with AF2K.

Aaron Leone (Guitars & Bass Pedals)

Welcome to my how/who/what/why & “Where’s My Thing?” page!

By day, I enjoy being a music educator. I currently own and run my private school, The Guitar and Bass Academy of Jackson located in New Jersey. Soon to open a second music school located in Metuchen, New Jersey. My other gig is playing music professor at a Monmouth University. By night, I indulge in being a guitarist and entertainer of sorts for AF2K. I enjoy conjuring the “harmony of the spheres” in front of large audiences. Also, gigs must be always night, otherwise they wouldn’t need the stage lights. Thank you for the wisdom Thelonius

My education goes back to being a classical guitar major at Manhattan School of Music. I also have been more than fortunate to study with world-class musicians, such as: Tal Farlow, Carlos Barbosa-Lima, Jorge Caballero and Harry Leahey. I also follow the teachings and wisdom of friend and mentor Uli Jon Roth.

Yours Truly,

The Grand High Exalted Mystic Ruler

Johnny Vines (Drums & Percussion)

Johnny began playing the drums when he was 12, and since then music has been his focus in life. He attended college for music, achieving a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Rowan University where he studied with Dean Witten and Don Liuzzi, as well as a Masters Degree in Orchestral Performance from Temple University, where he studied with Alan Abel, Chris Deviney, and Phil O’Banion.

Johnny is also a professional audio engineer, a venture that began at age 14 from learning how to operate a 2-track machine to record very basic demos of his early bands. After undergoing a mentorship with Jeff Levine at Organic Sounds in Long Branch, NJ, Johnny became a professional audio engineer, and has worked studio sessions and live production on the Jersey shore for the past ten years. His resume includes working with a wide array of musicians including the Rock ‘n’ Roll Chorus, Carmine Appice, The Joe Baracata Band, Mike Wells, and many others.

Johnny is also an active guitarist, keyboardist, and composer, having written and released two albums with the band Creeptones, as well as a Solo EP under the name From Nowhere.

Adam Cyran (Bass & Synthesizers)

Adam began his bass journey in the fall of 2012 after witnessing his first Rush concert at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on the Clockwork Angels tour. He dabbled for years and did not pour major amounts of time into playing as his primary focus was set on pursuing his education and passion for Mechanical Engineering/Robotics.

Fast forward to the late 2018, Adam soon began taking lessons with a professor of music, Aaron Leone, in Jackson NJ and they soon bonded over their love of Rush. Adam continued to study under Leone’s guidance and found a renewed passion for playing bass; specifically Rush’s music and Geddy Lee’s basslines.

In mid 2021, Adam jumped into the local music scene and even managed some side work as a session musician in the Asbury Park area. Most notably, he played bass for Jarod Clemons and The Late Nights until April of 2022. All of these experiences culminated in the eventual formation of AF2K and reuniting with his former teacher, now as a colleague and peer to create a next level tribute experience.

Aside from playing & collecting basses and synthesizers, Adam still enjoys his job as a Mechanical Engineer and his additional hobbies of Emceeing/Play By Play Announcing Robotics Competitions, 3D printing, Biking, and Underwater Basket Weaving.