BonTaj Roulet: Bonnie Raitt & Taj Mahal August 30, 2009

AEG Live is thrilled to announce BonTaj Roulet: BONNIE RAITT & TAJ MAHAL PERFORMING ALONE AND TOGETHER live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre Sunday, August 30, 2009.

Bonnie and Taj's first time touring together!
This summer, Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal—two leading lights of modern blues—are joining forces for their first-ever tour together. These shows will feature Bonnie and Taj on stage alone and together. Bonnie, backed by her always-dazzling group, and Taj, with the six-piece, Grammy-winning Phantom Blues Band, will play full sets separately, before closing each night with a collaborative, blow-out performance. "This tour is just what the doctor ordered," says Bonnie. "Taj and I have so much in common, but there's so much unexplored territory between us. It's been a long time coming, and now is the right time." "We've been like ships passing in the night," adds Taj. "Some of my musicians used to play with Bonnie, we have so many of the same friends—this is really an opportunity to combine some forces and play some great music."

In addition to the glorious sounds, these two socially conscious artists will also be using the tour to make a difference. The BonTaj Collective Action Fund will utilize several initiatives to raise money for a variety of causes. Additionally, at every concert, Bonnie and Taj are making available ACTION FUND VIP PACKAGES offering premium seats and an opportunity for a limited number of concertgoers to come backstage for an artist meet-and-greet after the show. All funds raised will go into the BonTaj Collective Action Fund. To vote on causes for the Action Fund to support and to buy special premium seating, visit www.bontaj.com/thecollective.

"There's gonna be a lot of fireworks, because it’s so fresh," says Bonnie. "I think about it before I go to sleep, toying with the possibilities, and it feels like having an extra slice of pie, getting both of these bands to play together like this. There's so much potential to what we can do." "At these times," says Taj, "peoples’ money is short, there's lots of pressure and distractions, and this is when our job comes deep into focus and we really need to get on the stick. So I don't know about anybody else, but I know I’m gonna have some fun."

TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 10th at 10AM online at www.ticketmaster.com, at all Ticketmaster outlets including select Macy’s stores, select F-Y-E stores, Cherry Creek Shopping Center guest services desk, the Official Visitors Center, 1600 California St. Ste. 6, Angelo’s CD’s & More and Twist & Shout. Ticket center hours may vary; contact retailer to confirm hours of operation. To charge tickets by phone, call 1-800-745-3000.

RESERVED SEATING: ROWS 2-60
GENERAL ADMISSION: ROWS 61-69
ROWS 1 & 70 ARE ALWAYS RESERVED FOR HANDICAP SEATING AT RED ROCKS.

Official Website: http://www.redrocksonline.com/pages/concerts/detail.asp?id=3929