Tommy James & The Shondells
Coming to the Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford, IL
Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 7:30PM

Pre-sale Starts Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 10AM – Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 10PM
Ticket On Sale Starts Friday, December 1, 2023 at 10:00AM

ROCKFORD, IL (November 28, 2023) – One Eleven Productions and Danny Zelisko Presents Tommy James & The Shondells, coming to Coronado Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 7:30PM. Pre-sale starts Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 10:00AM – Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 10:00PM. Tickets go on sale on Friday, December 1, 2023 at 10:00AM. Purchase tickets at Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 815-968-5222, in-person at the Coronado Performing Arts Center box office (M-F, 12PM – 4PM) or BMO Center box office (M-F, 10AM-5PM). For more information, please visit coronadopac.org.

“James dominated the stage with his timeless psychedelic anthems and unmatched tenor.” Josh Bradley, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay.

Tommy James has sold over 100 million records worldwide and currently has one of Sirius XM’s most popular radio shows. He is one of the most air-played and artist covered repertoires in music history. Many artists around the world have covered and continue to cover his songs including PRINCE, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, JOAN JETT, BILLY IDOL, KELLY CLARKSON, REM, DOLLY PARTON, CARLOS SANTANA, CHER, TOM JONES and even THE BOSTON POPS.

CRYSTAL BLUE PERSUASION, CRIMSON & CLOVER, MONY MONY, I THINK WE’RE ALONE NOW, DRAGGIN’ THE LINE, HANKY PANKY, SWEET CHERRY WINE, THREE TIMES IN LOVE and MIRAGE are just a few of the many hits – 23 GOLD RECORDS, 9 PLATINUM ALBUMS and over 100 MILLION RECORDS SOLD WORLDWIDE… and 32 BILLBOARD HOT 100 CHART HITS!

TOMMY’S music can be heard in 55 films and 39 tv shows and numerous commercials to date… most recently, a new film FINDING STEVE MC QUEEN with Forest Whittaker will feature 4 songs.

TOMMY’S critically acclaimed autobiography ME, THE MOB AND THE MUSIC is on ROLLING STONE’S TOP 25 BEST MUSIC MEMOIRS LIST and is now in production for a major motion picture with producer BARBARA DEFINA whose credits include GOODFELLAS, CASINO, CAPE FEAR, COLOR OF MONEY, AGE OF INNOCENCE and SILENCE… the screenplay written by MATTHEW STONE whose credits include INTOLERABLE CRUELTY, MAN OF THE HOUSE and BIG TROUBLE. TOMMY now has his own show on Sirius/XM radio – GETTIN’ TOGETHER WITH TOMMY JAMES every Sunday evening 5PM-8PM – 60s on 6 channel. THE PRESTIGIOUS NEW JERSEY HALL OF FAME inducted TOMMY and his life-size hologram can be viewed at the NIJHOF EXHIBIT at NEWARK AIRPORT in New Jersey, terminal C. He was also given THE PITTSBURGH LEGEND AWARD and was voted JUKEBOX ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD by THE AMUSEMENT AND MUSIC OWNERS ASSOCIATON OF NEW YORK. Tommy James continues to tour the country today.

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ABOUT DANNY ZELISKO PRESENTS

Danny Zelisko began promoting shows in Arizona, in 1974, as a 19 year old transplant from Chicago. He soon founded the legendary concert promotion firm, Evening Star Productions, making the southwest a viable stop on most tours, producing thousands of shows over the years in Arizona, Las Vegas, and New Mexico and eventually, all over the USA. Danny proudly partnered Grateful Dead shows with Bill Graham Presents in Phoenix and Las Vegas in the 80s and 90s, which helped transform this area of the country into a concert hotbed that benefitted from this vision to this day. After a brief dalliance with the corporate world of concert producing, Zelisko went solo again in 2011, producing thousands of shows since with many of his favorite acts that he grew up with, in the business, focusing locally on the Celebrity Theatre and Talking Stick Resort. In 2020, Danny put out a book to unanimous acclaim called ALL EXCE$$, covering his life and career over the years, available on Amazon. As a huge music fan, his current plans include booking even more shows all over the country, making sure that people all over feel the LIVE ON STAGE excitement of the great bands he has been exposed to since The Beatles put out their first record in 1963. THERE IS NOTHING LIKE A GREAT LIVE CONCERT is the mantra!

ABOUT ONE ELEVEN PRODUCTIONS

Scott Gelman, President of One Eleven Productions, has produced and promoted events, both public and corporate as the VIP of Talent at two of the largest Live Entertainment companies in the country.  Scott has produced and promoted such notable talents as The Rolling Stones, U2, Billy Joel, Elton John, Dave Matthews, Jerry Seinfeld, Madonna, Jimmy Buffett, and many others.

ABOUT THE CORONADO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER:

The Coronado Performing Arts Center is a historic landmark and event venue in downtown Rockford, Illinois, the largest city in Illinois outside of the Chicago metropolitan area. First opened in 1927, and restored and expanded in 2001, the “atmospheric-style” theater seats 2,309 and is host to various musical and performance groups, concert tours and traveling shows each year. It is owned by the City of Rockford, overseen by the Rockford Area Venues and Entertainment Authority, and managed by ASM Global. For more information, visit coronadopac.org.

ABOUT VENUE PARKING:

Parking fees are determined by the city of Rockford in conjunction with ABM Parking & Transportation Services. There is a parking garage directly across from the Coronado Performing Arts Center, surface lots within walking distance, and limited free street parking on a first-come first-serve basis. Although pre-pay parking does not guarantee a reserved spot, patrons have a three-hour window before a show to arrive early and claim their spot. Click here to pre-pay for parking and for additional details.

ABOUT ASM GLOBAL:

ASM Global is the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences. It is the global leader in venue and event strategy and management—delivering locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to achieve maximum results for venue owners. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 325 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention, and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. For more information, please visit asmglobal.com.