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Mellencamp to Rock Pre-Grammy Bash
15 Jan
Summary
- John Mellencamp headlines Primary Wave's 20th anniversary party.
- Trombone Shorty, CeeLo Green, and Grandmaster Flash also performing.
- Event precedes the 68th annual Grammy Awards ceremony.
John Mellencamp will headline Primary Wave Music's 20th anniversary pre-Grammy party on Saturday, January 31st, the night before the 68th annual Grammy Awards. The exclusive event will take place at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills, California. Attendees can also look forward to performances by Trombone Shorty and DJ sets from CeeLo Green and Grandmaster Flash, with additional surprises planned.
This celebratory event marks a significant milestone for Primary Wave Music, honoring two decades of its esteemed roster and extensive music catalog. Larry Mestel, CEO and founder, expressed excitement about Mellencamp's participation, noting it would make the evening particularly memorable. Mellencamp's performance follows his announcement of the "Dancing Words Tour - The Greatest Hits."
Mellencamp's illustrious career includes a Grammy win in 1983 for best rock vocal performance and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2008. Trombone Shorty has a Grammy win as a featured artist on Jon Batiste's 'We Are,' while CeeLo Green boasts five Grammy awards. Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five were honored with a lifetime achievement award from the Recording Academy in 2021.
