By: Kyrie Sismaet By: Kyrie Sismaet | November 25, 2022 | Lifestyle, Parties, City Life, News and Features, Culture, Shopping, Celebrity, Art, Events, Entertainment, Local,
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Mark your calendars- coming to San Francisco's Bill Graham Civic Auditorium for one night only on December 10th is a visit from the The Jim Irsay Collection, which is a renowned collection of exclusive American rock, history, and pop culture artifacts.
Happening from 7 to 10pm, experience a brilliant showcasing of personal memorabilia and musical instruments owned and used by globally-renowned artists like Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Elton John, Jerry Garcia, Jim Morrison, and so much more. This exhibition will also all be accompanied by a showstopping live performance from the Jim Irsay Band, with an even more impressive roster of special guests.
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As the owner and CEO of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, Jim Irsay has an impeccable record of success, which also flows into his legendary collection of timeless artifacts. This showing will be only the fourth time it is available for public viewing, rightfully debuting in the city of San Francisco renowned for its integral contributions to musical history.
The free-to-attend collection first unveiled in New York in June 2022, immediately receiving acclaim and features from Bloomberg, The Daily Mail, and more.
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Items to anticipate seeing in this eclectic exhibit include autographed photos, handwritten lyrics, and other artifacts and documents outside of music, such as Jackie Robinson’s bat, signed Presidential documents and vintage posters like a classic "Wanted" sign for John Wilkes Booth.
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Along with the event will be a live performance from the Jim Irsay band, with the icon himself on vocals. Mike Wanchic will be on guitar, founding member of R.E.M. Mike Mills on bass, Five-time GRAMMY® nominated Kenny Wayne on blues guitar, and more.
Special guests include John Fogerty, Buddy Guy, and Heart's own Ann Wilson.
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This incredible, once-in-a-lifetime evening full of electrifying music, nostalgic reverence, and American historical commemoration should certainly not be missed Saturday, December 10th from 7 to 10pm at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium located on 99 Grove Street downtown.
You can register to attend this brilliantly illuminating night here.
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Photography by: Courtesy of the Jim Irsay Collection