February 26, 2010 | Story by: Hal Goodtree | Categories: Music
Cary, NC – Dave Mason, co-founder of the legendary rock group Traffic, will perform at the 2010 Benefit Concert for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum on Saturday, May 1, at Booth Amphitheatre.
He joins headliner Cheap Trick, along with the Georgia Satellites and the Atlanta Rhythm Section for the one-day music event.
The benefit concert is a stop on Mason’s North American touring schedule, the latest segment of his epic music career spanning nearly 40 years.
Dave & Jimi
Mason has played and recorded with notable musicians including Jimi Hendrix, Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton and George Harrison, as well as stints touring with Fleetwood Mac. Hit singles include “We Just Disagree”, featured on the platinum selling album “Let it Flow” and the famous track “Feelin’ Alright” from his days with Traffic.
The show will also feature performances by Yes drummer Alan White’s White Sox All-Star Band, featuring Spike Edney and Jamie Moses of Queen, former Journey and current Trans-Siberian Orchestra vocalist Jeff Scott Soto, electric rock violinist extraordinaire Geoffrey Castle, progressive rock bass guitarist Bernt Bodal and Jimi Hendrix Revisited star Randy Hansen. Performances at the show will honor past Rock Hall Inductees including The Beatles and Queen.
GET TICKETS
Tickets for the May 1 concert are available at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Booth Amphitheatre box office. A limited number of upfront reserved seats are available for $85, with remaining reserved seats priced at $55 and lawn seats priced at $40. Kids 12 and under will be admitted to the lawn free of charge. Music fans can visit www.rockhallbenefit.com for more information.
Matt Young
February 26, 2010 at 5:37 pm
I know a local band that plays that song.
Bob Hickey
February 27, 2010 at 9:10 am
FYI – The link in the article to http://www.rockhallbenefit.com is not correct.