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Evening Programs/Discount Museum Admission

On evenings of Public Programs, guests who purchase Museum admission at the Box Office after 6:00pm will receive a discounted rate of $8 per person.

Reel to Reel: RiseUp

Wednesday, July 28, 2010; 7:30pm

The GRAMMY Museum is proud to present a special screening of the critically-acclaimed and award-winning reggae documentary, RiseUp. With music and appearances by legends Lee "Scratch" Perry, Sly Dunbar, and Robbie Shakespeare, alongside a slew of soon-to-be superstars, RiseUp follows artists through the dangerous streets, back alleys, crowded dancehalls, and surrounding countryside of Kingston, Jamaica, revealing the hope and courage of the Jamaican underground music scene. After the screening, director Luciano Blotta, producer Darrin Holender, and acclaimed reggae expert Roger Steffens will take part in a panel discussion about the film.

Doors open at 7pm. Admission is free; reservations required. To reserve your seats, call 213.765.6830 or e-mail programs@grammymuseum.org.

Great Guitars: Lee Ritenour

Tuesday, August 3, 2010; 8:00pm

Join as The GRAMMY Museum welcomes prolific jazz guitarist Lee Ritenour to the Clive Davis Theater. Before an intimate audience of 200, hear Ritenour in conversation about his diverse musical influences, impressive collaborations, and astounding guitar techniques. Afterwards, Ritenour will take questions from the audience and sign copies of his newest album, 6 String Theory. GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares Vice President Scott Goldman, a great guitarist himself, will conduct the interview.

On July 21, 2010, Ritenour and Dave Grusin will headline the Hollywood Bowl with special guests Taj Mahal, Keb Mo, and John Scofield. For more information, please visit the Hollywood Bowl website.

Doors open at 7:30pm. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased in-person at the Museum Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com, or by calling 1.800.745.3000.

American Express Presents An Evening With John Mellencamp
This Program is SOLD OUT

Tuesday, August 17, 2010; 8:00pm

Join Executive Director Robert Santelli as he interviews legendary heartland singer-songwriter John Mellencamp the same day his hotly-anticipated new T Bone Burnett-produced album, No Better Than This, is released. Before an intimate audience of 200, hear Mellencamp in conversation about his remarkable career, inspiring social activism, and the unique circumstances and locations that provided context for the new album. After the interview, Mellencamp will take questions from the audience and perform a few of his songs in a truly unique setting.

Doors open at 7:30pm. American Express is the exclusive payment method for presale tickets. Ticket purchase also includes a copy of the new album. All proceeds benefit The GRAMMY Museum.

American Express Presents The Drop: JP, Chrissie & The Fairground Boys This Program is SOLD OUT Monday, August 23, 2010; 8:00pm

Be among the first to hear Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde and Welsh singer/songwriter JP Jones discuss their hotly-anticipated debut CD, Fidelity! (La Mina Records/Rocket Science Ventures), the day before its release. Before an intimate audience of 200 in the Museum's Clive Davis Theater, hear Hynde and Jones in conversation with Executive Director Robert Santelli about the inspiration, creative influences, and collaboration behind the new project. Following the interview, Hynde and Jones will take questions from the audience and, for one of the first times, perform a few songs from the album.

Doors open at 7:30pm. American Express presale tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com starting Thursday, July 22, 2010. Ticket purchase also includes a copy of the new album. American Express is the exclusive payment method for presale tickets. All proceeds benefit The GRAMMY Museum.

Reel to Reel: The Love Project Journey

Wednesday, August 25, 2010; 7:30pm

The GRAMMY Museum is proud to present Drum Workshop Inc.'s moving new documentary, The Love Project Journey. During the film, acclaimed female touring and session drummer Yael invites the viewer on a journey sure to inspire drummers of every musical genre. Fueled by a true passion for music and a love for the art of drumming, Yael teams up with a cast of fellow musicians that includes drumming legend Terry Bozzio, Stone Sour drummer Roy Mayorga, and guitarist extraordinaire, Alex Skolnick, as well as HBO Treme's Lucia Micarelli on violin, Dave Eggar & his cello, Soprana Sasha Lazard, NYC's Toni Ridley, underground New Orleans DJ Jay Sustain and more. Together, they create a musical experience that crosses musical boundaries and proves that persistence and vision can spark an amazing musical collaboration. The Love Project Journey is like no other drum DVD ever made, encouraging everyone to play with heart and create their own musical journeys. Yael will be on-hand after the film to take questions from the audience and perform and sign DVD's from the audience.

Doors open at 7pm. Admission is free; reservations required. To reserve your seats, call 213.765.6830 or e-mail programs@grammymuseum.org.

An Evening With Asleep At The Wheel

Tuesday, August 31, 2010; 8:00pm

Join as The GRAMMY Museum welcomes Western swing titan Ray Benson to celebrate the fortieth anniversary of his GRAMMY-winning Texas band Asleep at the Wheel. Before an intimate audience of 200, hear Benson in conversation about the band's long and storied career, constant reinventions, notable collaborations, and newest album, It's A Good Day. After the interview, Benson will take questions from the audience and perform a few songs with a trio of members from the genre-busting band.

Doors open at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20, go on sale Thursday, July 29, and can be purchased in-person at the Museum Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com, or by calling 1.800.745.3000.

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