Hey gang, we here at 38 special hope you all are staying safe and following all of the. Though 38 special tours throughout the years, the band has not released an album since 2004s drivetrain with the last released single being fade to blue in 1997. Booking 38 special book southern rock music artists p. Written by keyboardist max carl, guitarist jeff carlisi and cal curtis, the rock ballad was released as the albums second single in 1989 and became the band s highestcharting song in the united states. The prime ministers reo speedwagon poet section sixteen candles soul asylum southbound steel panther survivor the stiff joints band umphreys mcgee van zant. Formed by vocalist donnie van zant in 1975 in jacksonville, florida, the band initially had a straightahead southern rock sound, much like lynyrd skynyrd, the band of his older brother ronnie. It was the kind of call that every drummer dreams of. Their many gold and platinum album awards stand in testament to the endurance of a legendary powerhouse. Explore 38 special tour schedules, latest setlist, videos, and more on. Since the release of their debut album in 1977, 38 special has created a musical legacy that appeals to many generations. To purchase tickets to 38 special concerts, just click on one of the 38 special tour dates above.
Jun 29, 2018 within a few minutes of speaking to don barnes, one of the founding members of the southern rock band 38 special, it becomes clear that he is a man with stories to share. Refunds available at the point of purchase for those ticket buyers unable to attend the new date. Formed by vocalist donnie van zant in 1975 in jacksonville, florida, the band initially had a straightahead southern rock sound, mu. Since the release of bone against steel, the band has continued to tour exhaustively, reinforcing its. Please note the 38 special show scheduled for friday, may 15, 2020 at harrahs cherokee event center has been rescheduled to friday, november 6, 2020. They are not outstanding, nor are they over polished. Front row tickets will not be any concern, we always have great seats.
He continues his journey which takes us through jacksonville and behind the scenes with rock bands skynyrd, 38 special, molly hatchet very under rated band and blackfoot. Great 80s hits, with more trivia than you can shake your can of aquanet at. See 2020 38 special tour dates, buy 38 special tickets for 2020, and more. With gold and platinum albums, top 10 hits, and soldout stadium tours to their credit, 38 special has broken the southern rock mold and established themselves as a classic american rockandroll band. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we. Caught up in you hammered the air with the sound of guitars and vocals which is a southern rock must. View the concert map statistics of 38 special in 1980. By the early 1980s, the band began incorporating elements of blues rock, pop rock, and arena rock into their sound, kicking off a string of successful albums and singles. The band hails from florida, and vocalist donnie van zant is the brother of none other than lynyrd skynyrds ronnie and johnny van zant.
If you have not yet added this amazing music to your library. In 2009, 38 special opened for reo speedwagon and styx as part of the cant stop rockin tour. The cost of 38 special tickets can vary based on a host of factors. The band is best known for hits rockin into the night, hold on loosely and teacher, teacher. Please see below for a look at how 38 special ticket prices vary by city, and scroll up on this page to see 38 special tour dates and ticket prices for upcoming concerts in your city. Find concert tickets for 38 special upcoming 2020 shows. The staff of headline booking group will work with you to produce a memorable event. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. After the completion of 5 north american tours and 3 world tours, steeles employment with 38 came to an end in 1987. As long as your funding is commensurate to the price range to book 38 special, cti will propose your event to the official agency representing 38 special.
After sixteen years of performing with various bands throughout north florida and south georgia, steele was employed by 38 special in january, 1980, as their stage manager. Were a band thats tried to stay honest with what has driven us over the years. Around the fall of 2009, the notion of releasing a new live album started to take precedent. A music video was made for the track back where you belong, which featured the band portraying detectives who are, humorously, trying to find a missing woman in a. Since the release of bone against steel, the band has continued to tour exhaustively, reinforcing. Zant, the founding band members included don barnes on vocals and guitar, jeff. In accordance with his doctors strict orders and due to health issues related to innerear nerve damage, he will not be able to join 38 special onstage in the foreseeable future. Saturday, march 14, same as always, 38 special always puts on a great concert, keep on playing. Hire 38 special for a corporate event or performance booking. The slippery when wet tour, by american hard rock band bon jovi, ran from 1986 to 1987. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Theres little question that hipos 2001 doubledisc set, anthology, is a thorough, definitive overview of. Complete song listing of 38 special on 38 special songs list covid19. Bobby capps of the legendary rock band 38 special, and 3 doors down members chris henderson, greg upchurch, and chet roberts.
Sign in to get statistics for your attended concerts. Book 38 special for your next corporate event, function, or private party. Later that same year he became a cowriter for the band. Within a few minutes of speaking to don barnes, one of the founding members of the southern rock band 38 special, it becomes clear that he is a man with stories to share. Three of the four charted singles from the album were cowritten with survivors jim peterik, including caught up in you, the band s first top 10 billboard hot 100 hit. In 2012, a notice was posted on 38 specials website saying donnie van zant would not tour with the band due to health issues related to innerear nerve damage, although he would continue to write and record with the band. This first release from, 38 special hilights the band in its original southern rock style before they became more of a pop rock band, donnie van zandt handles most of the lead vocals unlike later material with don barnes. Click on the photo below for more info and to book. The band felt that their inconcert offering many years before had lacked. Neither 38 special or its followup, special delivery, received much attention, but the group began to build up a following through their constant touring. According to a posting in march 20 on the 38 special website, donnie van zant has not been able to join the band s performances for the past six months.
For more than thirty years, 38 special has been making uniquely personal, accessible songs, earning five gold and four platinum recordings, and amassing a remarkable string of chart hits, including such radio staples as caught up in you, back where you belong and hold on loosely. We thank you for your understanding and patience as we work through these challenging. After touring with the band through the spring of 1992, max carl decided to depart, making way for the return of don barnes. After more than three decades together, 38 special continue to bring their signature blast of southern rock to over 100 cities a year. Drummer scott hoffman, who was leaving 38 special at the time, also recommended him. Only don remains with the band yet apart from that, the lineup has remained pretty consistent. It supported the band s multiplatinum 1986 album slippery when wet and was their first major worldwide tour, visiting places such as australia and canada for the first time. It leads to a rawer sound that has more country leanings, i prefer this album and special delivery to any of the popular. When the band returned to end the main part of their set, they chose the song that symbolizes. When the song ended 38 special surprised everyone with a fun rendition of the creedence clearwater revival classic traveling band. You have to give credit to a group who can form over forty years ago and still make music and tour together. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Sure their voices have become slightly ragged with age, but the essence of what makes this band great is definitely still there. Florida band who began with southern boogie, then gained plenty of hits with a blend of countryfried bluesrock and driving hard rock.
Two of the crew members for the band knew my work too, moffatt recalls, and they also suggested i get invited. From the album strength in numbers 1986 listen anytime. In 2007 38 special was the opening act on lynyrd skynyrd and hank williams jr. Everyone danced and sang alongfiguring the band was going out with a bang. The band plow through their 80s hits and their material from drivetrain like nobodys business, but somehow overlook their 90s stuff. After more than three decades together, 38 special is still playing more than 100 shows per year. Vivid seats is here to make sure you have a great seat as 38 special blows through your town.
The group recently completed an extensive tour in the summer of 2017. Nope, these guys are more of a meat and potatoes band. Click on the photo below for more info and to book this amazing event. While we certainly do not profess to know everything on the subject, it is our intent to provide you with photos, excerpts from the book, and shared information, to further enhance your knowledge of all your favorites bands. While its been years since the last full 38 special studio record, its not as if the band has been dormant. The band embarked on the special forces tour to support the album. In 2012, a notice was posted on 38 special s website saying donnie van zant would not tour with the band due to health issues related to innerear nerve damage, although he would continue to write and record with the band. Also, on september 27, 2008, they filmed a cmt crossroads special with country singer trace adkins, performing both artists hits from over the years. The groups 1982 album, special forces, included the flawless top ten rocker caught up in you, which injected the mainstream with a shot of muchneeded grit. The band took a break and left drummer gary moffatt on stage to do some marvelous percussing. The band cranked out the ccr classic travelin band. And at every one of them, thousands of audience members are completely blindsided by the power and muscle of the band s performance. Consider the opportunity to book 38 special or other entertainers for a wedding, birthday, anniversary, business meeting or convention.
Special forces is the fifth studio album by southern rock band 38 special, released in 1982. Barnes adds, this music keeps our wheels on the road. Barnes was, once again, all smiles, as he looked out to the crowd, satisfied that the band had brought their all on this saturday. Original band members don barnes and donnie van zant younger brother of ronnie van zant, founder of lynyrd skynyrd first. If you are not a talent buyer, we are unable to provide 38 special manager or management contact information. For 38 special onstage, it is a celebration of camaraderie and brotherhood, a precision unit bringing the dedication and honesty to a long history of classic songs, as well as surprisingly fresh new material. The special forces tour was a 1982 concert tour by 38 special in support of their album special forces. In addition to its intensely rigorous touring schedule every year, the group wrote the complete soundtrack and performed music for the film super troopers the drivetrain song, trooper with an attitude, first appeared in. Booking entertainment is the leading entertainment booking agency for booking.
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