John Mellencamp and Sheryl Crow

John Mellencamp with special guest Sheryl Crow and Gin Wigmore.

For the first time in fifteen years John Mellencamp will tour New Zealand. The legendary singer/songwriter is back!

John will perform his hits as well as debuting material from his brand new album ‘Life, Death, Love & Freedom’ album - out on 12 July 2008.

John will bring with him his legendary touring band; Mike Wancic – his veteran guitarist of 30 years, Troye Kinnett on Keyboards, Miriam Sturm on violin, Dane Clark on drums, Andy York on guitar and John Gunnell on bass.

Mellencamp was inducted earlier this year into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and this past December received the ASCAP Foundation’s Champion Award in recognition of the his outstanding use of music in the service of humanity. He continues to headline the annual Farm Aid event in the USA that he co-founded with Willie Nelson.

Joining John on tour will be special guest Sheryl Crow. Sheryl will also perform her hits; All I Wanna Do, If It Makes You Happy plus feature material from her album ‘Detours’ released earlier this year.

Tickets on sale for all events on Monday 7 July at 9.00am.