BY SALINA POST
The Stiefel Theatre in Downtown Salina will host the performance of a 23 time gold single artist who has sold over 100 million records worldwide- Tommy James and Shondells,
live on Saturday, September 16 at 8 p.m.
Tickets start at $49 and go on sale Friday, June 23 at noon. They can be purchased in person at the Stiefel Theatre Box Office, online, or by calling 1-785-827-1998.
CRYSTAL BLUE PERSUASION, CRIMSON & CLOVER, MONY MONY, I THINK WE'RE ALONE NOW, SWEET CHERRY WINE, HANKY PANKY, MIRAGE, THREE TIMES IN LOVE and DRAGGIN' THE LINE are just a few of the many hits.
BMI lauded Tommy for his success with the presentation of a FIVE MILLION-AIR AWARD for his songs being played more than 21 million times on air.
Numerous artists around the world have and continue to cover Tommy's hits....BILLY IDOL, PRINCE, JOAN JETT, BILLY JOE ARMSTRONG, CARLOS SANTANA, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, REM, DOLLY PARTON, KELLY CLARKSON, TOM JONES, CHER and even THE BOSTON POPS.
Tommy's music is featured in over 65 films, 53 tv shows and numerous commercials. Tommy's critically acclaimed autobiography ME, THE MOB AND THE MUSIC , listed on Rolling Stone's TOP 25 MUSIC MEMOIRS is now in pre-production for a film with producer Barbara DeFina.
Tommy is now enjoying more success with his own show on SIRIUS/XM radio - GETTIN' TOGETHER WITH TOMMY JAMES - channel 73 - 60s GOLD- Sundays 5-8 p.m. EST.