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Editor’s Note: To submit a calendar event, e-mail: [email protected] Nov. 9 - 8 p.m. Primus at Tennessee Theatre Primus led by the enigmatic Les Claypool brings its unique blend of humor and muscianship to the Tennes- November 2017 see Theatre. A GRAMMY nominated and multi-platinum selling band, Primus has toured with some of rock’s biggest names (Jane’s Addiction, Public Enemy, Nov. 3 - 8 p.m. North Mississippi AllStars with Danielle Nicol - at the Rush, U2, etc.) and headlined the third-ever Lollapalooza Festival. From Claypool’s signature twangy vocals and fi nger-tapped basslines to the band’s Bijou Theatre in Knoxville - Founded in 1996 by brothers Luther (guitar high-energy antics on stage, Primus always treats ticket buyers to an eccentric, and vocals) and Cody Dickinson (drums, piano, synth bass, programming and funk-fueled live show that’s as weird as it is wonderful. vocals), the now venerable band are entering their second decade with what is unquestionably the most vital of their brilliant career. Released by Sony Legacy, PRAYER FOR PEACE sees â ªNorth Mississippi Allstars continuing to think globally following 2013’s Earth-shaking WORLD BOOGIE IS COMING. Nov. 18 - 7:30 p.m. NPAC - Top selling “The Ameri- That album, the band’s seventh studio recording, proved the planetary sensation can Band” of the 70’s, is “COMIN’ TO YOUR TOWN TO HELP YOU PARTY IT its title promised, with The Guardian simply declaring it the North Mississippi DOWN.” Grand Funk Railroad laid the groundwork for such bands as Foreigner, Allstars’ “best yet.” Now North Mississippi Allstars weave their bred-to-the-bone Journey, and Bon Jovi with its signature hard driving sound, soulful musical sensibility with a potent message of positivity, inclusion, family, and vocals, muscular instrumentation and forceful pop melodies. The fact that Grand hope. Funk’s legacy still reigns over the Classic Rock landscape forty years after its 1969 birth in Flint, is a testament to the group’s infl uence and staying power. Mega-hits “We’re An American Band,” “I’m Your Captain/,” Nov. 3 - 9 p.m. Alabama at Harrah’s Chereokee Alabama is coming back “Locomotion,” and “Some Kind Of Wonderful” still receive continuous airplay on to the Event Center at Harrah’s Cherokee on Friday, November 3rd Alabama has Classic Rock radio. been going strong for over 40 years with 73 million records sold, 43 No. 1 singles and over 178 CMA Awards, Grammy Awards, ACM Awards and counting. Nov. 19 - 7 p.m. Lewis Black at Tennessee Theatre - One of the most prolifi c and popular performers working today, Black executes a brilliant trifecta Nov. 3 - 7:30 p.m. - NPAC Ronnie Milsap ranks as the pre- as stand-up comedian, actor and author. Receiving critical acclaim, he performs eminent country soul singer of his generation. He represents much more than over 200 nights a year to sold out audiences throughout Europe, New Zealand, any two-word defi nition can convey: a humble, overtly friendly fellow with a talent Canada and The United States. He is one of few performers to sell out multiple, as vast and multi-dimensional as the American South. Milsap provided Country renowned theatres, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Brooks Atkinson music with one of its most important voices, as the genre was moving beyond its Theatre, New York City Center and the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. In August rural roots into the mainstream of modern entertainment. Steeped in the moun- 2007, he was the fi rst stand-up comedian to ever perform in concert at the Walt tain music of the North Carolina hills and schooled in classical piano, Milsap Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. early in life found inspiration in a wide variety of music. Even as he mastered Black’s live performances provide a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for Beethoven and Mozart, his heart belonged to hard core country and rhythm- his audience. Lewis yells so they don’t have to. A passionate performer who is and-blues -- music he heard beamed from powerful radio stations located in more pissed-off optimist than mean-spirited curmudgeon. Lewis is the rare comic Nashville. who can cause an audience to laugh themselves into incontinence while making Milsap earned 6 Grammy’s® , 8 CMA’s, including Entertainer of the Year, and 4 compelling points about the absurdity of our world. ACM’s which included the lifetime honor, the Pioneer Award. Milsap helped es- tablish the boundaries for what Country could be, then pushed them further with songs like “Stranger in My House,” “,” “Day Dreams About Nov. 24 -Dec. 10 - Encore Presents The Wizard of Oz - At WSCC - Night Things,” and “Pure Love” to name a few of many hit singles. Based on the book by L. Frank Baum Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company Based Nov. 7 - 8 p.m. and the Circle at Harrah’s Cherokee upon the classic motion picture. When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy Gale and her dog, Toto, are whisked Drive 55 if you have to, but make sure you get to Harrah’s Cherokee Resort away in their house to the magical land of Oz. In order to get back home, they Casino to see Sammy Hagar and The Circle perform at The Event Center. This are sent on a journey along the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City to meet show is part of the 20th Anniversary Concert Series the Wizard. Along the way, Dorothy meets some the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, Hagar’s all-star lineup includes Michael Anthony, and Vic Johnson. and the Cowardly Lion, and learns the magical power of a journey to fi nd “there’s Sammy Hagar, also known as The Red Rocker, gained fame with hits like “I no place like home.” A perfect family musical for everyone of all ages! With Can’t Drive 55”, “There’s Only One Way to Rock” and “Your Love is Driving Me songs like “We’re Off to see the Wizard,” “If I Only Had a Brain,” and the iconic Crazy.” Make sure you get your tickets now for this fun Harrah’s Cherokee show. “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” The Wizard of Oz is a must-see.