Tommy James & The Shondells Info Page Header
Tommy James & The Shondells
    (If you are paying with a gift card, you must call to purchase tickets 260.768.4725)
Sep 27, 2025 Saturday @ 7:30pm
Event Details
CRYSTAL BLUE PERSUASION, CRIMSON AND CLOVER, MONY MONY, I THINK WE'RE ALONE NOW, HANKY PANKY, SWEET CHERRY WINE, DRAGGIN' THE LINE, THREE TIMES IN LOVE, MIRAGE are just a few of the many hits....23 gold singles, 9 platinum albums and over 100 million records sold world-wide. 32 BILLBOARD HOT 100 CHART HITS...BMI lauded Tommy for his success with the presentation of a FIVE MILLION-AIR AWARD for his songs being played more than 21 million times on air.

Numerous artists around the world have and continue to cover Tommy's songs....BILLY IDOL, JOAN JETT, PRINCE, SANTANA, BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, REM, DOLLY PARTON, KELLY CLARKSON, TOM JONES, CHER and even THE BOSTON POPS.

Tommy's music is featured in over 90 films, 100 tv shows and dozens of commercials.

The prestigious NEW JERSEY HALL OF FAME inducted Tommy with the award presented to him by his friend Stevie Van Zandt. Tommy's life-size hologram can be viewed at the New Jersey Hall of Fame exhibit at Newark Airport in New Jersey - airport terminal C. Tommy's image is also displayed along with other New Jersey celebrities at the Molly Pitcher rest area building and the Atlantic City rest area building off The Garden State Parkway in New Jersey...Tommy has been a resident of New Jersey for over 35 years.

Tommy also received the PITTSBURGH LEGEND AWARD, THE JUKEBOX ARTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD and was inducted into the LAS VEGAS ENTERTAINERS HALL OF FAME.

Tommy's critically acclaimed autobiography, ME, THE MOB AND THE MUSIC listed on Rolling Stone's TOP 25 MUSIC MEMOIRS is now in pre-production for a film with producer Barbara DeFina whose credits include Casino, Goodfellas, Cape Fear, Age of Innocence, Silence and The Grifters, she also produced Michael Jackson's BAD video....the screenplay by Matthew Stone whose credits include Intolerable Cruelty and Big Trouble.

Tommy is now enjoying great success with his own show on SIRIUS/XM RADIO - GETTIN' TOGETHER WITH TOMMY JAMES - channel 73 - 60s Gold - Sundays 5-8pm est.

After 10 years a new album was released entitled ALIVE with two tracks hitting the BILLBOARD AC CHART and new compilation album ROCK PARTY also recently released.

Now entering his 51st year in the music business, Tommy continues to tour the USA, and in between tour dates he is in the studio working on music for films projects for Sony Music Publishing.
Plan Your Visit:
Parking: Free parking is available at the venue. Please have patience and be respectful when leaving our parking lots after the show.

Ticket Office: For ticket sales and assistance with ticket orders, please visit our box office or call 260-768-4725. Box Office hours are Monday thru Saturday, 10am to 7pm. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable, no exception.

Tickets: Your phone is your ticket. Make sure you have downloaded your ticket before arriving at the venue to present at ticket check. Will Call tickets can be picked up at the box office window, and you must present a photo ID. If you need your tickets printed for any reason, visit the venue box office prior to entering ticket check. Tickets that include a dining package will need to be printed prior to visiting the restaurant since they serve as your dining voucher.

Rain or Shine Events: All events are rain or shine. In the event of hazardous weather during an event, please follow the safety directions given by venue staff and displayed on digital screens.

Bag Policy: For safety and efficiency, we recommend entering without a purse or bag at our venues. If essential items are needed, we encourage guests to bring them in a small, clear purse. All non-clear purses will be searched, and this will be enforced upon entry at our Performing Arts Center. Diaper Bags for families with small children and bags with required medical items are permitted. No oversized purses, tote or duffel bags, or backpacks of any type will be allowed.

Prohibited Items: Please review the prohibited items list before you come to an event. This list can be found on our FAQ page.

Concessions: Refreshments are available for purchase within the venue. No outside food, candy, or beverages are allowed.

Bar Service: We do have beer and wine service available at most of our PAC concerts. Hours of service vary, depending on show schedule, but the bar is typically open for at least 90 minutes once doors are open.

No Smoking: Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited inside the venue.

Safety and Security Policies: All members of your party must have a ticket to enter the venue. All individuals entering the facility are subject to screening including the checking of bags and personal belongings for prohibited items. Re-entry is not permitted without a ticket. For a complete list of prohibited items and venue policies, visit our FAQ page.

Accessibility: For complete information on our services, please visit the Accessibility section of our FAQ page.

Dining Packages: Buffet dining at our Blue Gate Restaurant can be added to any ticket price for your convenience. Price would include meal but not gratuity. To ensure guests have time to dine, we suggest arriving no later than 2 hours prior to show time, in case the restaurant is on a wait.

Hotel Reservations: If you need hotel accommodations, consider staying at our Blue Gate Garden Inn – adjacent to the Performing Arts Center! For more information and to check availability, visit https://www.bluegategardeninn.com/ or call 260.768.4725.

For more information, simply visit our FAQ page.
More Shows You'll Like:

Sat, May 31, 7:30pm

Hairball - A Celebration of Arena Rock

Blue Gate PAC

Sat, Aug 23, 7:30pm

Floyd Nation: Experience Pink Floyd

Blue Gate PAC

Tue, May 20, 7:00pm

Dark Star Orchestra

Blue Gate PAC

Sep 19 (multiple shows)

The Beach Boys

Blue Gate PAC

Oct 24 - & - Oct 25

Doug Church: Elvis Beyond '77

Blue Gate Music Hall