Tickets go on sale at\u00a0<\/em>PPLCenter.com<\/a> on <\/p>\n Allentown, PA (November 19, 2019)<\/strong> \u2013 Four-time GRAMMY Award winners and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees The Doobie Brothers<\/strong> today announced a 30-city North American tour to celebrate the 50th<\/sup> anniversary of the band\u2019s founding. The tour is being produced by Live Nation and will make a stop in the Lehigh Valley on Friday, June 26 at PPL Center.<\/p>\n TOM JOHNSTON, MICHAEL MCDONALD, PAT SIMMONS and JOHN MCFEE will be back on tour together for the first time in nearly 25 years. The announcement came at the conclusion of the band\u2019s performance at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, in which they played two of their iconic albums, Toulouse Street <\/em>and The Captain and Me<\/em>. MICHAEL MCDONALD took to the stage during the band\u2019s encore and gave a surprise performance of The Doobie Brothers<\/strong>\u2019 smash hit single, \u201cTakin\u2019 It To The Streets,\u201d before Pat Simmons announced that the entire band would be teaming up for a North American tour.<\/p>\n Tickets to THE DOOBIE BROTHERS 50TH<\/sup> ANNIVERSARY TOUR<\/strong> will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, December 6 at 10:00 a.m. at PPLCenter.com<\/a><\/strong>, the QNB Box Office<\/strong>, and by phone at<\/strong> 610-347-TIXX [8499]<\/strong>. A limited number of LaneOne Premium Packages will also be available, including amazing seats, transportation, preferred entrance, and more. Click here<\/a> for LaneOne details.<\/p>\n Selling nearly 50 million albums worldwide, The Doobie Brothers<\/strong> have had five top-10 singles, 16 top-40 hits, 3 multi-platinum albums, 7 platinum albums, 14 gold albums and own a rare diamond record for their 1976 album, Best of the Doobies<\/em>. The Doobie Brothers<\/strong>\u2019 collection of timeless hits will once again be played by the artists who wrote them, providing fans the rare opportunity to see these Rock and Roll legends performing their full catalog of songs on stage.<\/p>\n \u201cWe’re truly excited about our 50th Anniversary Tour, as it’s a celebration of the band\u2019s entire history. We’ll be performing songs from our full catalog, as well as new music,\u201d<\/em> said TOM JOHNSTON.<\/p>\n The Doobie Brothers<\/strong> represent the best of a diverse range of American musical styles, incorporating elements of Rock n\u2019 Roll, Blues, Soul, Folk, Country, Bluegrass, and R&B. Their sound has influenced artists across all genres of music and their impact on the industry can be seen across generations, from their start in 1970 through to today.<\/p>\n Fans who attend THE DOOBIE BROTHERS 50TH<\/sup> ANNIVERSARY TOUR<\/strong> can expect to hear wide range of the band\u2019s hit songs, including \u201cListen To The Music,\u201d \u201cTakin\u2019 It To The Streets,\u201d \u201cLong Train Running,\u201d \u201cBlack Water,\u201d \u201cWhat A Fool Believes,\u201d \u201cChina Grove,\u201d \u201cMinute By Minute,\u201d \u201cIt Keeps You Runnin\u2019,\u201d \u201cJesus Is Just Alright With Me\u201d and many more.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cWith the Doobies,\u00a0everybody\u00a0in the band was\u00a0proud\u00a0to be a Doobie Brother. And to this day, I think of myself as a Doobie Brother \u2014 all these years later.<\/em>\u201d \u2013 MICHAEL MCDONALD on NPR<\/em>\u2019s Ask Me Another<\/em> (October 25, 2019)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Video: smarturl.it\/DoobiesRyman<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/thedoobiebrothers.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thedoobiebrothers\/<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/twitter.com\/thedoobiebros<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/doobiebrothersofficial\/<\/a><\/p>\n @DoobieBrothersOfficial<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.livenation.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n About The Doobie Brothers<\/strong><\/p>\n For over four decades, The Doobie Brothers have been known for delivering mind-blowing, roots-based, harmony-laden, guitar-driven rock and roll \u2013 all of which recently culminated in a nomination for the 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Boasting one of the most loyal fan bases in music, selling more than 48 million albums, and winning four GRAMMY\u00ae Awards, The Doobie Brothers continue to write and record new material and tour the world. Their No. 1 singles \u201cBlack Water\u201d and \u201cWhat a Fool Believes,” both gold, lead a catalog of indelible songs that include: \u201cListen to the Music,\u201d \u201cChina Grove,\u201d \u201cJesus Is Just All Right,\u201d \u201cRockin\u2019 Down the Highway,\u201d \u201cLong Train Runnin\u2019,\u201d \u201cTake Me In Your Arms,\u201d “Takin\u2019 it to the Streets,\u201d \u201cMinute by Minute,\u201d \u201cYou Belong to Me,\u201d \u201cThe Doctor\u201d and more. In all, the Doobies have tallied up five top 10 singles and 16 top 40 hits. Beginning with their multi-million-selling sophomore collection Toulouse Street<\/em>, the Doobies have 3 multi-platinum, 7 platinum, and 14 Gold albums. Best of the Doobies <\/em>has sold more than 12 million copies \u2013 a rare \u201cdiamond record.\u201d<\/p>\n Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world\u2019s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit\u00a0www.livenationentertainment.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n For exclusive behind-the-scenes photos and announcements, follow us at\u00a0@PPLCenter<\/a>.\u00a0To receive advance notice, exclusive presales, and special offers to future events, fans can join the free PPL Center Cyber Club by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n PPL Center<\/strong> (pplcenter.com<\/a>) is a state-of-the-art multipurpose venue in downtown Allentown, PA. The arena seats more than 10,000 for concerts and more than 8,500 for Lehigh Valley Phantoms professional hockey games, making it the region’s largest events venue. The amenities-packed PPL Center hosts more than 150 events each year, offering something for everyone, including the Phantoms, the AHL affiliate of the NHL Philadelphia Flyers, live concerts, family shows, trade shows, figure skating events, youth sports, high school and collegiate events, Disney on Ice, conferences, graduations and many more events. PPL Center is currently the main catalyst to the revitalization and growth of downtown Allentown. Spectra provides the Venue Management, Food Services and Hospitality, and Partnerships divisions at PPL Center.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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