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Joan Jett’s Summer Vocation
Jett and The Blackhearts kick off her touring calendar May 2 at the Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis, Tenn., and, so far, have dates on the books through October.
Other stops on the itinerary include Camel Rock Casino in Sante Fe, N.M. (May 21), Chastain Park Amphitheatre in Atlanta with REO Speedwagon (June 29), Miccosukee Casino in Miami (July 3), Beloit Riverfest in Wisconsin (July 12), the Rock the Park Festival at Harris Park in London, Ontario (July 24), the New York State Fair in Syracuse, N.Y. (August 23), Harley Davidson’s Anniversary bash at the Summerfest Grounds in Milwaukee (August 30) and the Kern County Fair in Bakersfield, Calif. (September 22).
True Colors dates on Jett’s schedule include The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion near Houston (June 21), Oklahoma City Zoo Amphitheatre (June 23), and Viejas Concerts in the Park in Alpine, Calif. (June 27).
Tickets for True Colors, which also features The B-52’s, are available at Ticketmaster.com.
To whet your appetite for Jett’s upcoming shows, here’s a clip of a performance of “ACDC” from 2006’s Sinner.