Joe Walsh to kick off concert tour at Packard

Staff report

WARREN

Joe Walsh will kick off his fall solo tour Sept. 18 with a concert at Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning Ave.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at all Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com, and by phone at 800-745-3000.

The tour will reunite Walsh with one of his Barnstorm band members, keyboardist and drummer Joe Vitale of Canton.

Additionally, Walsh will be supported with band members Gannin Arnold on guitar, Tommy Simms on bass and Drew Hester on drums.

Walsh will perform hits from throughout his career, ranging from the James Gang to his Barnstorm days, and from the Eagles and his solo records to 2012’s “Analog Man.”

There also will be a few surprises mixed in.

“I’m going back in the catalog to dig out some songs that I haven’t ever played live, but everything everyone’s coming to hear will also be in the show,” said Walsh in a press release. “I’ve got a great band, and I’m excited to play with my old friend Joe Vitale again.

“I also love being able to go into smaller venues. I’ve missed it. The interaction with the audience is much better, everybody has a good seat and it reminds me of the old days. I think I play my best in a small venue when the bass drums are kicking me in the pants. I’m really looking forward to it all.”

Known for his powerful guitar licks, Walsh’s list of classic rock songs include “Funk #49,” “Walk Away,” “Rocky Mountain Way,” “Life’s Been Good,” and “Ordinary Average Guy.”