Melissa Etheridge has won an Academy Award for Best Original Song, been nominated 13 times for a Grammy award-bringing home the award twice for Best Rock Vocal Performance Female, won ASCAP Songwriter of the year award, and has toured all over the world.

Her songs have earned her gold records and her album, 'Yes I Am', was certified 6x platinum. She fought breast cancer in 2004 and is an active and committed voice for the gay and lesbian community. And now, Melissa Etheridge is coming to the Hudson Valley.

Melissa, along with her full band, will be performing for the very first time at UPAC in Kingston on Saturday, December 16 at 8 pm. Known for her iconic voice, profound lyrics and riveting stage presence, this is a concert not to be missed!

Be there as she performs all her greatest  hits, including Bring Me Some Water, No Souvenirs, Ain't It Heavy, I’m the Only One and Come to My Window, plus a few holiday tunes as well!

Tickets are $105 for the Golden Circle and $75 all other seats with members paying $65. Purchase your tickets in person at the Bardavon Box Office, 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, 845-473-2072 or online at Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000.

Just a reminder that Bardavon Member benefits and special discounts are not available through Ticketmaster and Ticketmaster fees will apply. Plus, the UPAC box office is closed during UPAC’s renovations, reopening in November!

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