Michael Bolton's Symphony Orchestra Tour

Press Release from February 28

MICHAEL BOLTON'S SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TOUR

"STEEL BARS" GUITAR GODDESS ORIANTHI JOINS MICHAEL BOLTON'S BAND PERTH ADELAIDE SYDNEY MELBOURNE HOBART

17 - 28 APRIL 2012

Michael Bolton turns up the volts on his Symphony Orchestras tour in April, with the announcement that Orianthi, the blistering, international guitarist originally from Adelaide, will join his band as Special Guest on all Australian dates.

The Grammy legend's latest album of duets,

Gems, features the young axe wielding Goddess on the track, Steel Bars, (a mega-hit co-written with Bob Dylan) and he is delighted that Orianthi has accepted his invitation.

Michael says

"One of the cool things about working with Orianthi, is you realise that this is the next generation of artistry."

Orianthi was thrust into the global spotlight as Michael Jackson's guitarist in the 2009 documentary

This Is It, has also shared the stage with Carlos Santana and Steve Vai and performed with Carrie Underwood at the Grammy Awards.

Michael Bolton, the Soul Provider of signature power ballads, classic hits and beautiful arias is touring throughout April, performing with our orchestras in Perth, Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne, then Hobart with his band. Tour details below.

For more information, interviews and images, please contact:

Bluehawk Presents National Publicist:

Sue Camilleri on 08 89 412 512, mobile 0408 412 512 and email soozcam@bigpond.net.au

MICHAEL BOLTON'S SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA TOUR

Tues 17 April Riverside Theatre PCEC Perth Ticketek.com.au 132 849

& West Australian Symphony Orchestra

Thurs 19 April Adelaide Festival Theatre

Bass.net.au 131 246 & Adelaide Symphony Orchestra

Sat 21 April & Sydney Opera House SOH Box Office 02 9250 7777 &

Sun 22 April Sydney Opera House 7pm Matinee Ticketmaster.com.au 136 100

& Philharmonia Australia

Fri 27 April Regent Theatre Melbourne Ticketmaster 1300 111 011

& Orchestra Victoria

Sat 28 April Wrest Point Entertainment Centre Tixtas.com.au 1300 795 257

with Michael Bolton Band only

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