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Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals

June 10, 2025

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Date
June 10, 2025
Event Starts
8:00 PM
Venue
The Pabst Theater
Doors Open
7:00 PM
On Sale Availability
On Sale Starts February 14 at 10:00 AM

June 10, 2025 / Tuesday 8:00 PM BUY TICKETS

Event Details

Ben Harper is one of the premiere songwriters of his generation. He is also one of the most versatile and brave songwriters, fearlessly working in a cross-section of genres, ranging from pop, reggae and soul, to blues, rock, funk and folk. He has recorded 18 studio albums and amassed a worldwide following having sold over 16 million records worldwide and 3 Grammy Awards.

Ben was born on October 28, 1969. While his music and career embody the sonic bravery, brilliance, lyrical honesty and social activism of that pivotal time, Harper adds his unique modern day cultural awareness brining music with social conscience into the now, reflected in the 2023 nomination for the newly minted Grammy Special Merit Award for "Best Song For Social Change."

His three Grammys include "Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album," "Best Pop Instrumental Performance" and "Best Blues Album," while being nominated eight times for "Best Gospel Performance," "Best Pop Instrumental Performance," "Best Music Film," "Best Traditional Blues Album" and most recently in 2023 for "Best Contemporary Blues Album." Not to mention wins for NAACP Image Award for "Outstanding Gospel Artist" and the Blues Foundation "Song of the Year."

In 2022 Harper performed a string of 12 sold-out nights at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA with hit sensation Harry Styles. The pair had previously collaborated on Styles' Grammy-winning Album of the Year "Harry's House." Ben played guitar on "Boyfriends."

He has written songs for Mavis Staples, Natalie Maines, Tom Morello, Taj Mahal, Rickie Lee Jones, Charlie Musselwhite, Solomon Burke and The Blind Boys of Alabama. His studio recording credits feature Harry Styles, Keith Richards, Jack Johnson, John Mayer, John Lee Hooker, Ringo Starr and Ziggy Marley (just to name a few) and include live performances with Pearl Jam, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Harry Styles and many more.

Harper's latest album "Wide Open Light" dropped in June 2023 including "Yard Sale," a duet with Jack Johnson. It followed up the political and personally revealing, fearless and soulful Grammy-nominated "Bloodline Maintenance."

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Please note that group rates are typically offered for groups of 20 or more, but are sometimes offered for groups of 10 or more. Discounts range from 10-20% but vary from show to show (not all shows support a group rate due to high demand or other restrictions).

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Bag Policy & Prohibited Items

SMALL PURSES ONLY, PLEASE. PURSES ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH
To efficiently create a positive and safe experience for all patrons, only small purses (13″W x 4″D x 9″H and smaller) are allowed into the theater and all are subject to search.

All other bags including backpacks and oversized purses are strictly prohibited and bag storage is NOT available at The Pabst, The Riverside, Turner Hall Ballroom or The Back Room @ Colectivo.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE PROHIBITED AND ARE NOT ALLOWED INTO ANY OF THE VENUES.
Weapons, laser pens, signs, banners, electronic smoking devices (vapes, Juuls, etc.), oversized bags, backpacks, outside food and beverages including water, cans, bottles, alcohol, illegal substances, iPads/tablets, selfie sticks, laptops, professional audio recording devices (unless approved by artist), and any professional photography equipment. The use of vape pens inside the venues are prohibited as well.

PLAN AHEAD: LEAVE YOURSELF EXTRA TIME
Plan to arrive 30 minutes before you want to be in your seat to allow time to go through our security check. Please leave large bags at home or in your car.

We are not responsible for any personal property that is lost, stolen, or damaged.

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