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John Oates

July 14, 2023 | 8:00 pm

Photo credit: DavidMcClister


A Schaefer Popular Series Event

Series Sponsorship provided by Bonnie and Jamie Schaefer.
Performance Sponsorship provided by Explore Boone, Mast General Store, Goodnight Brothers,
SkyBest Communications, Inc., University Bookstore, and Appalachian Home Care LLC.


Performing a wide variety of roots, blues and original new songs!

John Oates is one half of the best-selling duo of all time, Hall & Oates, as well as an accomplished solo artist. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The American Songwriters Hall of Fame, and recipient of the prestigious BMI Icon Award as well as numerous American Music, MTV awards, and multiple Grammy nominations.

Since forming his creative partnership with Daryl Hall in the early 1970s, they have gone on to record 21 albums, which have sold over 80 million units, making them the most successful duo in rock history. They have scored 10 number one records, over 20 Top 40 hits, and have toured the world for decades. Their involvement in the original “Live Aid” concert and the groundbreaking “We Are the World” charity recording have further established them as legendary artists, who have personally and through their music, stood the test of time.

LOCATION: Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, 733 Rivers St., Boone, NC 28608

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact the Box Office at theschaefercenter@appstate.edu or call 800-841-2787 or 828-262-4046.

TICKETS:

Standard Tier 1: $50
Standard Tier 2: $40
Standard Tier 3: $30
Students: $25 (limited availability)


SHOWTIME:
Friday, July 14, 2023 | 8pm
Doors open at 7pm

ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT: Appalachian is committed to providing an inclusive experience for individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed in order to fully participate on the basis of a disability, contact the Office of Disability Resources (828.262.3056). It is recommended that accommodation requests be made two weeks prior to the event.

ABOUT JOHN OATES

John Oates is one half of the best-selling duo of all time, Hall & Oates, as well as an accomplished solo artist. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The American Songwriters Hall of Fame, and recipient of the prestigious BMI Icon Award as well as numerous American Music, MTV awards, and multiple Grammy nominations.

Since forming his creative partnership with Daryl Hall in the early 1970s, they have gone on to record 21 albums, which have sold over 80 million units, making them the most successful duo in rock history. They have scored 10 number one records, over 20 Top 40 hits, and have toured the world for decades. Their involvement in the original “Live Aid” concert and the groundbreaking “We Are the World” charity recording have further established them as legendary artists, who have personally and through their music, stood the test of time.

In 2021, John and his wife Aimee partnered with the streaming broadcast service NugsTV and co-producer Drive Entertainment Group to create a virtual celebration of stories and songs called Oates Song Fest 7908, inspired by a live series of shows that they created in 2010 at the historic Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, CO.

Oates Song Fest 7908 became a free streaming concert with all donations and proceeds going to feedingamerica.org. The broadcast featured an all-star roster of artists, all of whom have volunteered their songs and performances to help families without food across the nation. As a result, over 450,000 meals were provided for American families.

In 2022, John became the international ambassador for “Movember,” the men’s health initiative, and released a new original song called “Pushing A Rock,” with a theme of overcoming life’s challenges and struggles.

Since embarking on a solo career in 1999, John has recorded seven solo albums: Phunk Shui, 100 Miles of Life, Mississippi Mile, The Bluesville Sessions, Good Road to Follow, Arkansas and Live from Nashville with the Good Road Band. In addition, his 2017 autobiography, Change of Season, released by St. Martin’s press, became an Amazon best seller.

In 2023, he will be releasing a series of digital singles distributed by “The Orchard” in a wide variety of eclectic styles as well as another series of songs from the upcoming feature film “Gringa” to be released soon. He is currently performing an intimate series of solo acoustic shows called an “Evening of Stories and Songs” in America and Europe.

John and his wife Aimee reside in Nashville, Tennessee, and Aspen, Colorado.

SPONSORED BY

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goodnight brothers logo
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mast general store
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Details

Date:
July 14, 2023
Time:
8:00 pm
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