BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — After winning the hearts of millions on NBC’s The Voice, Joshua Davis returns to Michigan to perform at The Mendel Center Mainstage at Lake Michigan College at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26.

From February’s national television debut with his now famous “blind audition” that instantly won the favor of the judges and more than one million YouTube viewers, Davis represents his music and home state of Michigan with pride.

Making it to the final three contestants by placing numerous songs in the Top 10 of iTunes, Davis broke barriers on the NBC stage by becoming the first artist in eight seasons of “The Voice” to perform an original song, catapulting the singer’s talents beyond the national spotlight.

Davis’ extended run on “The Voice” ended with a third-place finish as Davis dug deep into the American folk catalog climaxing with duet performances with judge and Maroon 5 vocalist Adam Levine, plus nine-time Grammy award winner Sheryl Crow.

Davis is a singer-songwriter raised in the folk tradition writing songs that blend the roots of American music with gritty rock ‘n’ roll and vintage soul. For years, Davis has made his living sharing his songs and stories across the U.S. and Canada at festivals, concert halls, coffeehouses, and dives as a solo act or front man for roots ensemble Steppin’ In It.

A professional musician for more than 15 years, Davis’ national television experience exposed the world to a gem that could only come from Pure Michigan.

The Mendel Center Mainstage Series member ticket pre-sale event for Joshua Davis began July 31. Tickets go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, online at www.TheMendelCenter.com and through the Box Office.

Tickets are $25 for Silver seats, $30 for Gold seats, $40 for Platinum seats, and $50 for Stage Side seats. Stage Side seats include an exclusive post-show meet and greet autograph and photo opportunity with Davis.

A portion of the ticket proceeds from this Mendel Center Mainstage performance will go toward the Lake Michigan College Campaign for Tomorrow capital campaign. The capital campaign is raising money for three College initiatives: emerging careers, student success, and community engagement. For more information about the Campaign for Tomorrow, contact Mary Klemm at (269) 927-6849 or go to www.lakemichigancollege.edu/tomorrow.

Special rates are available for groups of 10 or more. For information about group rates, pre-show party options, and other special arrangements, contact the Box Office.

A cash bar will be open for one hour before show time. Special Mendel Center drink cups are available for purchase, which allow patrons to enjoy their beverages inside the theater.

98.3 The Coast is sponsoring Joshua Davis’ performance at The Mendel Center Mainstage.

The complete 2015-2016 Mendel Center Mainstage lineup of entertainment can be found at www.TheMendelCenter.com.

 

About the Mendel Center Mainstage

The 1,517-seat Mendel Center Mainstage Theatre offers state-of-the-art acoustics and comfortable seating in elegant surroundings. Other amenities include free parking, handicap accessibility, and an array of special services including newly added valet parking, catering and bar service for private pre- and post-show events, booster seats for children, hearing-assist devices, non-spill cups for beverages inside the theatre, and recently added premium seats in the Stage Side section.

The Mendel Center is a short 30-minute drive from Niles and within a 40-minute drive from Kalamazoo and South Bend.  It is located on the Lake Michigan College campus at 2755 E. Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, Michigan. The Mendel Center is one mile east of I-94 (Exit 30) and one mile west of the US 31 Bypass (exit 24).