Tired of hard rock shows, Grandma? This new Boise arena concert will be a ‘big warm hug.’
It’s been a busy week for new concert announcements, but they can’t all be headbangers like Tool or even Nickelback.
Craving something a little more delicate? ExtraMile Arena just announced a show that it says is “like a big warm hug.”
Classic soft-rocker James Taylor & His All-Star Band are scheduled to perform May 22 at Boise State’s venue, formerly Taco Bell Arena. Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne will open the show.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at Ticketmaster. Prices to the 7:30 p.m. concert at BSU have not been revealed. Presale information will be released the week of Feb. 3.
Either way, tell Grandma to cancel bingo night. It is ON.
“Our last #JamesTaylor concert was like a big warm hug for everyone who attended,” ExtraMile Arena posted on Facebook, “and this one will be just as special!”
A baby boomer favorite, Taylor, 71, is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. He’s sold more than 100 million albums globally. Taylor’s hits include “Fire and Rain,” “Carolina in My Mind,” “You’ve Got a Friend” and “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You).” His 19th studio album, “American Standard,” will be released Feb. 28.
Browne, also 71, is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, too. Some of his biggest tunes include “Running on Empty,” “Doctor My Eyes” and “Somebody’s Baby.”
This story was originally published January 23, 2020 at 10:21 AM.