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LAMBERTVILLE: Rock ‘n’ roller John Oates to play Winter Festival

Rock ’n’ roller John Oates will headline the Lambertville–New Hope Winter Festival at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, in the theater at New Hope-Solebury High School, 180 W. Bridge St., New Hope.
Mr. Oates was half of the successful rock duo of Hall & Oates.
He has sold more than 80 million albums, is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and a BMI Icon. In addition to his continuing touring with Daryl Hall, John completed a world solo tour with J.O.B. (John Oates Band) and has been producing and writing with well-known artists in the pop, R&B and Americana genres.
Since 1999, Mr. Oates has recorded five solo albums: "Phunk Shui," "1000 Miles of Life," "Mississippi Mile" and a live album called "The Bluesville Sessions." His latest project is called "A Good Road to Follow," which began as a series of digital singles featuring collaborations with legendary as well as rising stars. In March of 2014 the songs were compiled into a 15-song, three-disc album.
When not touring with Hall & Oates, he performs his own shows featuring material from "A Good Road to Follow," songs from his earlier CDs, and a dose of favorites from the Hall & Oates catalogue.
In 2014 he was inducted in to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, along with Daryl Hall. Mr. Oates recently was inducted into Temple University’s School of Media and Communication Hall of Fame.
New Hope musician David Barry will open the show for Mr. Oates.
VIP ticketholders at a pre-show reception at Marsha Brown Restaurant will have the opportunity to meet Mr. Oates and Mr. Barry from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The VIP ticket package includes reception, complimentary drinks, appetizers and priority seating at the concert. Trolley service will operate between the theater and Marsha Brown Restaurant prior to the show.
Tickets, Winter Festival event information and a schedule of festival activities are available at www.winterfestival.net, or at 215-862-5067. For concert information, call 267-987-7855.