Dave Mason heading to the Peak

Penn's Peak has announced that Dave Mason's Traffic Jam will perform at the Peak in Jim Thorpe at 8 p.m. Sept. 20.

Join the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and co-founder of the legendary band Traffic for an evening of rock music history as he retraces the earliest days of his career with the music of Traffic and later, the classic recordings that launched his successful solo career in a two-act presentation.

In addition to songs you haven't heard performed in years, you'll see rare historic images as Mason spins tales of those times for an evening that will be long remembered.

Mason founded Traffic with Steve Winwood in April 1967 while both were still teenagers, and created music that would find its way into the hearts of generations of music lovers.

He went on to establish himself as a successful songwriter, guitarist and solo artist.

At age 18, the Worcester, England, native teamed up with Winwood, Jim Capaldi and Chris Wood to form the legendary band Traffic, which had a profound effect on the genre of rock and roll.

While still a teen Mason penned the Traffic hit "Feelin' Alright." The song became a global rock anthem and has been recorded by dozens of artists (including Joe Cocker who had a huge international hit with the song),

"Feeling Alright" remains a highlight of Mason's live shows today.

After extensive touring with Traffic throughout the U.K. and Europe, Mason headed to the U.S. to pursue a solo career.

He struck international gold with his debut album "Alone Together," which is considered a seminal rock classic. The album has sold millions of copies.

Five highly successful albums followed, four of which received gold album certification in the U.S. His next album, "Let It Flow," sold millions of copies and contains another major Mason classic "We Just Disagree."

In addition to performing to sold-out audiences and being a permanent staple in record collections and hearts of fans around the world, Mason's unique guitar work can be heard on many landmark albums and songs such as the Rolling Stones' "Beggar's Banquet," George Harrison's "All Things Must Pass," Paul McCartney's "Listen To What The Man Said" and Jimi Hendrix's "Electric Ladyland."

Hendrix's major rock standard "All Along The Watchtower" features Mason playing the acoustic guitars before Hendrix's soaring entrance onto the track.

The song is a big favorite of Mason's and he performs it in nearly every one of his live shows.

Mason's work and career remain linked with numerous other members of rock and roll elite, including Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Fleetwood Mac, Graham Nash, Stephen Stills, Rita Coolidge, Delaney & Bonnie, Leon Russell, Ron Wood, Jim Capaldi, Mama Cass Elliot and The Spencer Davis Group.

Mason's career spans several important rock eras, and encompasses his work as a producer, performer, songwriter, and consummate guitarist.

In 2004, Mason was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his work with the groundbreaking group Traffic.

Mason is also involved in the program he co-founded, Work Vessels for Veterans, an all-volunteer movement that provides veterans with the tools they need to transition to civilian work.

Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, the Penn's Peak box office and Roadies Restaurant and Bar. Box office and restaurant ticket sales are walk-up only, no phone orders.

General admission seating is $32. Tickets purchased the day of show are $37.

A VIP Experience is also available for this concert.

For a $125 add-on to a ticket purchase, you get a Meet and Greet with Mason and have your photo taken with him, attend the sound check, get an exclusive tour VIP laminate pass, a personalized autographed photo of Mason, an official tour book and a tour merchandise item.

For more information go to www.pennspeak.com or call 866-605-7325.