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Jefferson Starship

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Jefferson Starship is one of the most successful arena rock groups of the 1970s and 80s, earning 3 platinum and 8 gold records, as well as numerous Top 40 singles. While Jefferson Starship continues to tour today, the band has experienced numerous lineup and personnel changes, and each of those members have contributed to the magic and alchemy that make Jefferson Starship iconic.
The legend of Jefferson Starship begins in 1970, when Paul Kantner released an album titled BLOWS AGAINST THE EMPIRE under the artist name “Paul Kantner/Jefferson Starship”. The story, however, begins with the coalescence of the band Jefferson Starship itself, in 1974. That collection of talent included John Barbata, Craig Chaquico, Papa John Creach, David Freiberg, Paul Kantner, Peter Kaukonen, and Grace Slick. They first toured as Jefferson Starship in 1974, and released the album, DRAGON FLY which was certified gold in 1975. Kaukonen departed the lineup after that initial tour and the remaining members welcomed Pete Sears on bass. Shortly thereafter, Marty Balin joined the Jefferson Starship lineup. Balin had co-founded Jefferson Airplane with Paul Kantner, and the Airplane roster also included Grace Slick, David Freiberg, and Papa John Creach at various points during that band’s existence. Balin’s addition to the Jefferson Starship lineup resulted in a reunion of sorts for all those players under a new banner. The new collection of personnel returned to the studio to record RED OCTOPUS, which was released in June of 1975. The record reached #1, propelled by the success of the hit singles, Miracles and Play on Love. It has sold over two million copies. Papa John Creach quietly left the band after this whirlwind success. Jefferson Starship’s hit-making streak continued with 1976’s SPITFIRE, which featured the hit, With Your Love, and 1978’s EARTH, powered by the hits, Count on Me and Runaway.
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The band evolved again in 1979. Marty Balin and Grace Slick departed by choice, and John Barbata had to leave due to a serious car accident. Mickey Thomas stepped in on lead vocals and Aynsley Dunbar picked up the sticks. This latest incarnation of Jefferson Starship produced the band’s fifth consecutive hit record, FREEDOM AT POINT ZERO, thrust to gold status by the hit single Jane. MODERN TIMES followed in 1980, finding its way to gold certification on the wings of hit single Find Your Way Back. Grace Slick sang background on the album and returned to tour with the band in 1981. In 1982, Aynsley Dunbar left the group, and Donny Baldwin assumed drum duties. The band’s 1982 release WINDS OF CHANGE would also produce two top 40 hits, Be My Lady and Winds of Change. 1984’s NUCLEAR FURNITURE kept the band’s streak alive, planting No Way Out on the top 40 and selling over 500,000 records.
Paul Kantner left due to creative differences in 1985, and after some acrimony with the remaining band members, the name “Jefferson Starship” was retired. The remaining members of Jefferson Starship at that point morphed into “Starship” and enjoyed continued success.
In 1992, Kantner returned to touring life and revived the name “Jefferson Starship”. True to its legacy, the members have changed over time, but the heart and the magic of all those hits remain. Paul Kantner died in 2016.
The current touring Jefferson Starship lineup features founding member David Freiberg, along with legendary Jefferson Starship & Starship drummer Donny Baldwin, keyboardist Chris Smith, lead vocalist Cathy Richardson, and lead guitarist Jude Gold. ​

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Opening Act - Maryon King Duo

BIO
 
Born in Calarasi and raised in Italy, Maryon King fought her parents to pursue a career in music. After being told to focus on other activities as a kid, Maryon found a way to take singing lessons without the knowledge of her parents. At 18-years-old her parents pushed her to continue her education at university. She moved to London to study languages but secretly switched to music. She quickly immersed herself in the London music scene, touring twice on two separate tours with the well-known DJ Sigala, and then writing music with friends but soon gaining the attention of people within the industry before moving to LA where she’s now based full time working on her upcoming EP.
 
Her uncanny vocal and writing ability is dynamic enough to cross multiple genres,  and has had recent sessions and collaborations with Clarence Coffee Jr, Sigala, Jakke Erixsson, Melanie Fontana/Lindgren, The Futuristics, Kenzie, Kiiara,  Ben Samama, Alex Bilowitz,  Dagny, PHD, Lenno, Sam DeRosa, Kate Morgan,  and others. Maryon has upcoming cuts with Sigala, ACRAZE,  Steve Aoki, Regard, Niko & Swae, Riton, Kiiara,  Kenzie,  Dagny, Lucas & Steve,  and more
 

Orchestra Reserved - Jefferson Starship 50th Anniversary Soundcheck Experience

. Great Ticket to the Show

. Soundcheck Experience with Jefferson Starship

. Exclusive 50th Anniversary Poster Autographed by Jefferson Starship

. Exclusive Tote Bag

. Commemorative 50th Anniversary Ticket

. Collectible 50th Anniversary Lapel Pin

. Commemorative VIP Laminate 

 

General Admission - Jefferson Starship 50th Anniversary Merchandise Package

. Great Ticket to the Show

. Exclusive 50th Anniversary Poster Autographed by Jefferson Starship

. Exclusive Tote Bag

. Commemorative 50th Anniversary Ticket

. Collectible 50th Anniversary Lapel Pin

 

Doors 7PM / Show 8PM

 

Accessible seating is available throughout the venue. This event is all ages. All doors & showtimes subject to change. For more information, please contact ticketing@guildtheatre.com. Ticket sales are final and non-refundable. For a sold out performance, you are able to return tickets to the waitlist. To do so, please email support@tixr.com and request your tickets be put on the waiting list.