TTribune/Sentinelribune/Sentinel FFriday,riday, JJuneune 118,8, 22021021 5 Melissa Etheridge, Dropkick Murphys & Rancid added to Artpark schedule Tickets on sale Friday Melissa Etheridge will perform Medicine Show,” In 2020, the band was on the Artpark Amphitheater Etheridge reunited one of the fi rst to embrace stage at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24. with celebrated pro- streaming performances, The concert is part of “Tuesdays ducer John Shanks to starting with the “Stream- in the Park” with featured act sound as rousing as ing Up From Boston St. sponsor Miller Lite. ever, bringing a new Patrick’s Day” virtual per- Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. level of artistry to her formance. It was followed Friday, June 18, and cost $55 for 15th studio record- by last year’s landmark Front-of-Stage (standing-room- ing. “The Medicine “Streaming Outta Fen- only); $60 for Reserved Seating Show” deals with uni- way” livestream, which (numbered chairs provided); $38 versal themes of re- drew more than 5.9 million for General Admission Bowl; and newal, reconciliation, viewers and held the No. 3 $19 for General Admission Lawn reckoning, compas- spot on Pollstar’s Top 2020 (carry-in chairs permitted). sion and, most pro- livestreams chart. Drop- Prices include a facility fee. Ad- foundly, healing. kick Murphys’ “St. Patrick’s ditional fees apply for online or- In June 2020, Day Stream 2021...Still ders. Prices increase by $5 start- Melissa launched Locked Down,” was No. ing Sunday, Aug. 22. Etheridge TV, an in- 1 on Pollstar’s livestream Tickets will be available at the dependent channel chart for the week ending Artpark box offi ce (10 a.m. to 4 built on the Maestro March 22, logging over 1 p.m. Fridays/Saturdays), 450 S. platform. She goes million views. Fourth St., Lewiston; and online live fi ve days a week Dropkick Murphys is: at ticketmaster.com. for her fans, each day Al Barr (lead vocals), Tim Etheridge stormed onto the offering something Brennan (guitars, accor- American rock scene in 1988 with different. That same dion, mellotron, whistles, the release of her critically ac- month, she also an- vocals), Casey (lead vocals, claimed self-titled debut album, nounced the launch Melissa Etheridge (Photo provided by Artpark & Company) bass guitar), Jeff DaRosa which led to an appearance on the of The Etheridge (banjo, bouzouki, mando- 1989 Grammy Awards show. For Foundation. Through the foun- swamps of Berkeley, California, chanted at last call, in packed lin, harmonica, acoustic guitars, several years, her popularity grew dation, the singer hopes to raise Rancid has now been a living, arenas, and during the fourth vocals), Matt Kelly (drums, per- around such memorable originals money to support healthy new re- breathing punk rock band for quarter, third period, or ninth in- cussion, vocals), James Lynch as “Bring Me Some Water,” “No search into the causes and effects over a quarter century. Back in ning of a comeback rally. Their (guitar, vocals), Kevin Rheault Souvenirs” and “Ain’t It Heavy,” of opioid addiction. Etheridge 1991, after the demise of their celebrated discography includes (touring bassist) and Lee Forsh- for which she won a Grammy in wants to partner with and sup- much-beloved fi rst band, Opera- four consecutive Billboard Top ner (touring bagpipe player). 1992. port organizations that delve into tion Ivy, founding members Arm- 10 album debuts (2021’s “Turn A press release stated, “Artpark The singer hit her commercial new ways of understanding and strong (vocals, guitar) and Matt Up That Dial,” “11 Short Stories is committed to keeping all visi- and artistic stride with her fourth treating underlying mental health Freeman (bass, vocals) decided Of Pain & Glory,” “Signed and tors, employees and artists safe album, “Yes I Am” (1993). The col- issues in conjunction with drug to do the impossible -- start an Sealed in Blood,” “Going Out In and continues to work closely lection featured the massive hits, addiction. She said she hopes to even better band. Thus, Rancid. Style”), along with 2005’s Gold- with New York state offi cials to “I’m the Only One” and “Come to fi nd ways for people to seek treat- Signing with Epitaph Records, selling “The Warrior’s Code,” fea- revise and implement health and My Window,” a searing song of ment outside of pharmaceutical the band released its fi rst album, turing the near-double-Platinum safety protocols. At this time, all longing that brought Etheridge norms and fi nd new answers and “Rancid,” in 1993. Shortly thereaf- classic “I’m Shipping Up To Bos- activities are subject to New York her second Grammy Award for relief for those suffering from the ter, Frederiksen (vocals, guitar) ton.” state COVID-19 guidelines. For Best Female Rock Performance. devastating effects of addiction. joined the band, because … well, Whether fans caught a legend- details, please (visit www.art- In 1995, Etheridge issued her Dropkick Murphys & Rancid to are you going to tell him he can’t? ary gig at The Rathskeller (The park.net). As offi cial local health highest-charting album, “Your perform at Artpark Aug. 22 The result, in 1994, was “Let’s Rat) under Kenmore Square, guidelines evolve regarding CO- Little Secret,” which was distin- The Dropkick Murphys & Ran- Go.” In 1995, Rancid released found the band by taking the T VID-19 safety protocols, Artpark guished by the hit single, “I Want cid with special guests The Bronx the Platinum-selling “...And Out to Newbury Comics to cop “Do may shift seating confi gurations to Come Over.” Her success that will perform on the Artpark Am- Come The Wolves.” Rancid fol- Or Die” in ’98, discovered them and increase capacity.” year led to Etheridge receiving phitheater stage at 6 p.m. Sunday, lowed with the even more ambi- in Martin Scorsese’s Academy The 2021 Artpark concert sea- the Songwriter of the Year hon- Aug. 22, as part of the “Coors tious “Life Won’t Wait” in 1998; Award-winning “The Departed,” son is supported by: Coors Light; or at the ASCAP Pop Awards in Light Concerts” series presented and in 2000, Rancid released or saw ‘em throw down at Coach- Miller Lite; Wright Beverage 1996. by Artpark and Funtime. another album, titled “Rancid,” ella (or one of hundreds of other Distributing; and New York State Known for her confessional General admission (standing- just to see if anyone was paying festivals), they’ve become a part Parks, Recreation & Historic lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, room-only tickets cost $47 and go attention. After “Indestructible” of their extended family. Drop- Preservation. Etheridge has remained one of on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, June 18, in 2003, Branden Steineckert kick Murphys’ music has gener- Visit artpark.net for more infor- America’s favorite female singer- at the Artpark box offi ce (10 a.m. (drums) joined to solidify Ran- ated half-a-billion streams, with mation. songwriters for more than two to 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays); cid’s current lineup. They sub- the band quietly moving 8 million- decades. In February 2007, she 450 S. Fourth St., Lewiston; and sequently released the albums plus units worldwide and selling celebrated a career milestone online at ticketmaster.com. Prices “Let The Dominos Fall” (2009), out gigs on multiple continents. with a victory in the “Best Song” include a facility fee. And addi- “Honor Is All We Know” (2014) category at the Academy Awards tional fees apply for online orders. and “Trouble Maker” (2017). for “I Need to Wake Up,” written Prices increase by $5 on the day Dropkick Murphys proudly for the Al Gore documentary on of the show. remain Boston’s rock ‘n’ roll un- global warming, “An Inconve- Dropkick Murphys and Rancid derdogs turned champions. Since VOTE nient Truth.” will hit the road together for the 1996, the boys have created the As a performer and songwriter, fi rst time since 2017, for the co- kind of music that’s meant to be Etheridge has shown herself to be headlining “Boston To Berkeley ROB an artist who has never allowed II Tour.” “inconvenient truths” to keep her Dropkick Murphys’ Ken Casey down. Earlier in her recording said, “Can’t wait to get back out MORREALE career, Etheridge acknowledged there and kick the touring door 282-1292 her sexual orientation when it open again. This is a great lineup LEWISTON TOWN COUNCIL was considered less than prudent and we are gonna take the coun- to do so. In October 2004, Ether- try by storm.” Local, Independently idge was diagnosed with breast Rancid’s Tim Armstrong said, Owned & Operated cancer, a health battle that, with “Looking forward to hitting the Pharmacy Offering Fast her typical tenacity, she won. De- road with the Dropkick Murphys & Friendly Service and Endorsed by the spite losing her hair from chemo- again for the second edition of FREE Local Delivery Lewiston Republican Committee therapy, Etheridge appeared on our ‘Boston To Berkeley Tour.’ the 2005 Grammy telecast to sing Our good buddies The Bronx will Accepts All Major Insurances Endorsed by the “Piece of My Heart” in tribute to be joining us on tour as well. See :RUNHUV&RPSHQVDWLRQ Janis Joplin. 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