![]() ![]() Already a fan of the Desert Rose Band, Elton John recruited Jorgenson to perform on a worldwide tour, that extended to six years of concerts and recording. ![]() Originally conceived as a “one off gig for fun”, the group went on to produce three acclaimed CDs and a live video, winning both “Album of the Year” and “Country Album of the Year” from the readers of Guitar Player Magazine for the stunning debut effort “Return of the Hellecasters”. ![]() Following the Desert Rose Band, Jorgenson formed another award-winning group, the virtuosic guitar trio The Hellecasters. Jorgenson first came to national prominence with The Desert Rose Band, when he was honored as the ACM’s “Guitarist of the Year” award three consecutive times. John Jorgenson is known as a pioneer of the American Gypsy Jazz movement. Pedersen continues to perform in concert with the Laurel Canyon Ramblers and with Hillman. Most recently his “Wait a Minute” was recorded by Alan Jackson. He has also found success as a songwriter. Pedersen is highly respected among musicians and music aficionados, as demonstrated by his work with artists as varied as Earl Scruggs, Peter Rowan, Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris, Stephen Stills, Linda Ronstadt, Kris Kristofferson, John Prine, Jackson Browne and John Denver. His recording discography is diverse and reflects the singer/songwriter era, of the 1970s and 1980s. Herb Pedersen began his career in Berkeley, California in the early 1960′s playing 5 string banjo and acoustic guitar with artists such as Jerry Garcia, The Dillards, Old and in the Way, David Grisman and David Nelson. Although the Desert Rose Band disbanded in the early 1990s, they performed a reunion concert in 2008 and have since played a few shows together in select venues. The band’s success lead to three Country Music Association Awards, and two Grammy nominations. In the 1980s Chris formed The Desert Rose Band which became one of country music’s most successful acts throughout the 1980s and 1990s, earning numerous ‘Top 10’ and ‘Number 1’ hits. In addition to his work as a musician, Hillman is also a successful songwriter and his songs have been recorded by artists as diverse as Emmylou Harris, Patti Smith, The Oak Ridge Boys, Beck, Steve Earl, Peter Yorn, Tom Petty, and Dwight Yoakam. Hillman virtually defined the genre through his seminal work with the Byrds and later bands, The Flying Burrito Brothers and Manassas with Steven Stills. After his departure from the Byrds, Hillman, along with collaborator Gram Parsons, was a key figure in the development of country-rock. The Byrds were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1991. Joining Chris Hillman in this acoustic appearance are Herb Pedersen on guitar and John Jorgenson on guitar and mandolin, two former members of the Desert Rose Band.Ĭhris Hillman was one of the original members of The Byrds, which also included Roger McGuinn, David Crosby, Gene Clark and Michael Clarke. Videos: "Eight Miles High" Live 2014 "Turn, Turn, Turn" Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen Live "One Step Forward" Live 1988 There is a $5 per ticket exchange fee.ĪLL EXCHANGES MUST BE MADE BY CALLING THE BOX OFFICE AND ARE FOR THE SAME SHOW FOR A DIFFERENT DATE ONLY, NOT FUTURE PRODUCTIONS ![]() Ticket exchanges are based on availability and require 24 hours prior to original ticketed show date. Tickets purchased at the Door 30 minutes before showtime are $5 moreĪll Sales are final - no refunds. ![]()
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