WHO: JAMES TAYLOR & HIS ALL-STAR BAND
with special guest BONNIE RAITT & HER BAND
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2018 | 7:30 P.M.
WHERE: AMWAY CENTER | ORLANDO, FLORIDA
ON SALE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2018 | 10 A.M.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA [January 9, 2018] – Legendary singer/songwriter James Taylor and his All-Star Band, with special guest Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt and her band, play Orlando’s Amway Center on Wednesday, May 9 for one unforgettable evening. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, January 19 at 10 a.m.
As a recording and touring artist, Taylor has inspired people with his warm, baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 40 years, while setting a precedent to which countless young musicians have aspired.Inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the world-renowned artist has sold more than 100 million albums and he has earned 40 gold, platinum, or multi-platinum awards since he was first signed by The Beatles to their Apple Records label. His “Greatest Hits” album alone sold more than 10 million copies. For more than four decades, Taylor has been a musical compass for his fans, articulating moments of pain and joy, and letting his listeners know that they are not alone. In 2015, Taylor was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and in 2016, he was a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honor.
Bonnie Raitt is more than just a best-selling artist, she is a respected guitarist, expressive singer, accomplished songwriter and has become an institution in American music. The 10-time Grammy® winner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2015.
TICKETS: $66 & $100 (prices subject to change). Buy tickets at amwaycenter.com, Chase Box Office at Amway Center, Ticketmaster retail locations, charge-by-phone at 800.745.3000 or at Ticketmaster.com. Limited on-ice seating is available upon request. Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more. All dates, act(s) and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, service, handling and facility fee charges. For Amway Center box office and ticket information, visit amwaycenter.com (phone purchases are not available through the Amway Center box office). The Amway Center is located at 400 West Church Street and the box office is located on the north side of the Amway Center, near the intersection of Church Street and Hughey Avenue.
ABOUT AMWAY CENTER
The Orlando Magic served as the developer of the Amway Center, which hosts major national events, concerts and family shows. Opened in the fall of 2010, the facility is owned and operated by the City of Orlando on behalf of the Central Florida community. The Amway Center was designed to reflect the character of the community, meet the goals of the users and build on the legacy of sports and entertainment in Orlando. The building’s exterior features a modern blend of glass and metal materials, along with ever-changing graphics via a monumental wall along one facade. A 180-foot tall tower serves as a beacon amid the downtown skyline. The 875,000 square foot, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certified building features a sustainable, environmentally-friendly design and unmatched technology, including 1,100 digital monitors, the tallest high-definition video board in an NBA venue and multiple premium amenities available to all patrons in the building. Amway Center was recently honored with the International Association of Venue Managers’ 2017 Venue Excellence Award which is bestowed upon facilities that excel in the management and operation of public assembly venues. Amway Center was the only arena to garner this distinction. Additionally, the arena has earned numerous awards which most notably includes TheStadiumBusiness Awards’ 2013 Customer Experience Award and was named SportsBusiness Journal’s 2012 Sports Facility of the Year. For more information about the Amway Center, visit www.amwaycenter.com.