May 9, 2022
Contact: April McCampbell
P: 260-427-6024
C: 260-241-1932
Manager of Communications
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General and In-Person Sales Begin Friday, May 13
Fort Wayne, Ind – Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation announces that Fort Wayne’s Foellinger Theatre will host Melissa Etheridge and feature her new One Way Out album on August 2, 2022. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The concert will start at 7:30 p.m.
Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge has remained one of America's favorite female singers-songwriters for more than three decades.
She stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988 with the release of her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, then delivered such memorable originals as "Bring Me Some Water," "No Souvenirs" and "Ain't it Heavy," leading to the massive hits, "I'm the Only One" and "Come to My Window," followed by the hit single, "I Want to Come Over."
Early in her career she acknowledged her sexual orientation when it was considered less than prudent to do so. In 2004, after being diagnosed with breast cancer and losing her hair from chemotherapy, Etheridge appeared on the 2005 Grammy® telecast to sing "Piece of My Heart" in tribute to Janis Joplin. Eventually she won her health challenge and gave hope to many women afflicted with the disease.
As a performer and songwriter, Etheridge continues to captivate and inspire audiences across the country with her signature rasp and substantial guitar chops combined with her endless tenacity.
All general and in-person sales at the Parks and Recreation Department (705 East State Blvd.) begin Friday, May 13, at 10:00 a.m. For more information, visit www.fortwayneparks.org and click on Purchase Theatre Tickets.
Masks are recommended inside city and park facilities but are no longer required as of March 1, 2022.
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