Here's the press release from Live Nation:
BRINGING THE HOUSEPARTY TO HOUSE OF BLUES ... J. GEILS BAND
TO REUNITE GRAND OPENING WEEK
AT HOUSE OF BLUES® BOSTON ... FIRST TIME PERFORMING TOGETHER IN OVER TEN YEARS
Boston, MA (January 28, 2009)- For the first time in over ten years the legendary J. Geils Band will reunite to perform during the grand opening week of the new House of Blues in Boston on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 8:00 pm. The appearance will include original members of this celebrated Boston band –Peter Wolf, Magic Dick, Seth Justman, Danny Klein and Jay Geils.
Known for their electrifying live performances as well as classic hits such as "Freeze Frame", "Centerfold", "Musta Got Lost", "Love Stinks", "Give it to Me" the J. Geils Band continues to be one of the most influential bands in rock history. Their hard driving rhythm and blues shows are the thing of legend and for one extraordinary night only the J. Geils Band is bringing the "houseparty" to the House of Blues Boston. Fans will not want to miss the opportunity to be a part of this once in a lifetime event.
The band's last official tour took place in 1999 where they played together at a benefit for the Worcester Firefighters at the Orpheum Theatre as well as a benefit for the Cam Neely Foundation.
A portion of the proceeds from the concert benefit International House of Blues Foundation®, a 501(c) 3 organization dedicated to promoting cultural understanding and creative expression through music & art (www.ihobf.org).
Tickets for the show are $45.00, $125.00 and $160.00. Concert tickets will go on-sale beginning Friday, January 30, 2009 at 10:00 am. Tickets are available at www.livenation.com, www.hob.com/boston and at all Ticketmaster ticket centers, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone 800-745-3000.
Is the J Geils Band going to tour? They could sell out 10 shows in Detroit. Hope the do because I missed the 99 tour.
Posted by: kevin | February 22, 2009 at 09:22 AM
Saw the 1999 tour in Philly, it was fantastic!
Please boys, get back for a tour, the Philly fans are here waiting for ya!
Posted by: Bill | March 03, 2009 at 03:26 PM
The J. Geils Band in Detroit April 24th and 25th at the Fillmore!!! Got my 4th row tickets! You guys really are the best ever. Thank you so much for doing Detroit!!
Posted by: Tom | April 22, 2009 at 10:00 AM