Trek leads into the releases of his tell-all memoir
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason kicks off his Winter tour on Thursday, January 19th in Atlanta, GA and continues south with performances set in Charleston, six shows in Florida including Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando before heading to Nashville, Cincinnati, Detroit. This new leg will end with multiple performances in Chicago on February 20-21. This perpetual ongoing world tour is a testament to Mason’s six-decade enduring role as a rock icon as well as the unrelenting support of his music loving fans the world over. A self-described endangered species, Mason enjoyed a successful cross country run this fall and is thrilled to get back out on the road to see his friends and fans – “There is nothing quite like performing live. I love it!” exclaimed Mason.
Joining Mason on this run is longtime band member Johnne Sambataro on guitar and vocals, and exciting new additions with Marty Fera on drums, welcoming back Tony Patler on keyboard and vocals, and Ray Cardwell on bass and vocals. This new lineup will perform Mason’s most loved and iconic songs as well as deep tracks and fans can always count on a few surprises.
Even when Mason isn’t on tour, he’s still in creative mode. His upcoming memoir — Only You Know and I Know — is set for release in May 2023. In Mason’s classic style he tells his story in a refreshingly straightforward and authentic manner. Like his music, his memoir is genuine and warm. And he’s always in his studio, writing and recording. New music will also be released later next year.
Written when he was only 20 years old, Mason is likely best known for “Feelin’ Alright?,” one of the most beloved and covered rock anthems since its release in 1968. The timeless song continues to be a powerful and enduring moment of rock and roll history, featured in dozens of films and TV commercials as well as interpretations by artists as diverse as Joe Cocker, Three Dog Night, Grand Funk Railroad, ELO, Coldplay, The 5th Dimension and so many more. A new version of this classic was re-recorded and released in July 2020 featuring Mason alongside Mick Fleetwood, Sammy Hagar, Michael McDonald and The Doobie Brothers: John McFee, Tom Johnston, John Cowan and Pat Simmons.
Mason has been respectfully called a musical “gunslinger” for a reason. Having worked with some of the biggest names in music, his trademark guitar licks and musical touches are all over beloved classic hits. Early next year will see the release of his first ever autobiography Only You Know & I Know, where Mason will share some of the great untold tales in rock and roll. Mason has a unique and rare viewpoint as he recorded an album with Mama Cass, played rhythm guitar on “All Along the Watchtower” with Jimi Hendrix, was a founding member of Traffic, recorded with Paul McCartney, George Harrison and The Rolling Stones, was part of Fleetwood Mac for a spell, as well as a guitar designer and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee.
Dave Mason on Tour 2023:
Jan 19 – Atlanta @ City Winery
Jan 21 – Charleston, SC @ Charleston Music Hall
Jan 25 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Jan 26 – Vero Beach, FL @ The Emerson Center
Jan 28 – Miami Gardens, FL @ On the Blue Cruise 2023
Feb 3 – Orlando @ The Plaza Live
Feb 4 – Clearwater, FL @ Capitol Theatre
Feb 6 – Ponte Vedra, FL @ Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Feb 8 – Atlanta @ City Winery
Feb 10 – Nashville @ CMA
Feb 14 – Kent, OH @ The Kent Stage
Feb 15 – Detroit @ Sound Board Theater
Feb 17 – Nashville, IN @ Brown County High School
Feb 18 – Cincinnati, OH @ Memorial Hall
Feb 20 – Chicago @ City Winery
Feb 21 – Chicago @ City Winery
