Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga are coming to Ravinia #TonyGaga4Ravinia

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Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga are coming to Ravinia #TonyGaga4Ravinia

Written by James Zahn

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Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga are coming to Ravinia #TonyGaga4Ravinia

Living in Chicago's northern suburbs, Ravinia is a favorite concert venue for our family - a short drive from Rock Father HQ. Next summer, there's a special event taking place as TONY BENNETT returns to Ravinia for his 28th season, while LADY GAGA makes her Ravinia debut as the duo perform songs from their recently-released album, CHEEK TO CHEEK on June 26 & 27, 2015. Early details just hit my inbox a few moments ago, revealing that the pair will be accompanied by a full orchestra, along with each artist's jazz ensembles.

“For so many audiences the name Tony Bennett is almost synonymous with Ravinia, so it’s great to see this living legend build this bridge that will introduce new audiences to his favorite summer venue at the same time that Lady Gaga is introducing the Great American Songbook to a new generation of fans. We expect these events, in Gaga’s vernacular, to be monsters.” Welz Kauffman, President & CEO, Ravinia Festival

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Tickets will go on sale first to Ravinia Festival donors on March 10, with remaining tickets on sale to the general public on April 28. Tickets are expected to sell out quickly. For information on contributing to the not-for-profit Ravinia Festival and its REACH*TEACH*PLAY education programs, call 847-266-5000.

For more information, check out http://ravinia.org/

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James Zahn

James Zahn is best-known as The Rock Father™, a media personality, commentator, adventurer and raconteur. He is the Owner, Publisher, and Editor-in-Chief of THE ROCK FATHER™ Magazine. In January, 2019, after nearly a decade of publishing The Rock Father™ Magazine, he joined Adventure Media and Events as Senior Editor of The Toy Book—the leading trade publication for the toy industry since 1984, as well as The Pop Insider — a destination for all things pop culture, and The Toy Insider — the leading consumer guide for toys and games. He is also editor of The Toy Report, a weekly newsletter published by The Toy Book each Thursday. Zahn has over 27 years of experience in the entertainment, retail and publishing industries.

He regularly serves as a Brand Ambassador and spokesperson for several Globally-recognized pop culture and lifestyle brands in addition to consulting for a number of toy manufacturers.

Creatively, James has directed/edited music videos, lyric videos, and album trailers for bands such as FEAR FACTORY, has appeared as an actor in feature films and commercials, written comic books, and performed in bands. He currently serves as an artist manager and video director for PRODUCT OF HATE, whose debut album was released by Napalm Records in 2016, distributed by ADA/Warner Music in the U.S. with Universal Music handling global. A new album has been completed and is set for release this year.

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