Join us under the stars for “Live on the Field with Starship featuring Mickey Thomas,” and enjoy hits that take you back to a simpler time including “Jane,” “We Built This City,” “Sara,” “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” “No Way Out,” “It’s Not Over,” “Set the Night to Music,” and many more.
The concert begins at 7 p.m. with opener TBA. At 8 p.m., there will be a $10,000 Cash Raffle giveaway. Raffle tickets available June 21, 2025 at www.fallfestmemphis.org, and will be on sale at the festival/concert until 15 minutes prior to the drawing. Starship featuring Mickey Thomas will take the stage at 8:30 p.m. The concert is the closing event to a 4-day festival (two pre-events in September) and will feature a food truck fair, and beer, wine and cocktail beverage trucks. Purchase VIP Experience tables for 8 (only 20 available and in first two rows) or VIP Experience individual seats; or VIP tables for 8 (rows 3 and up) or, single VIP seats; or General Admission (bring a lawn chair or blanket).
Concert Details
Tickets are $30 per person for general admission/field/lawn seating (bring lawn blanket or lawn chairs). VIP seating at tables/chairs of eight (limited availability) are available at $69 per person or $499 for a table of eight (discounted). VIP Experience seating at tables/chairs for eight (20 premium tables in first two rows) are available for $99 per person or $760 for a table of eight (discounted). Placement is based on first-come, first-served when purchased. No coolers or outside food/beverage allowed.
About the Band
Mickey Thomas is the owner of the soaring voice that propelled Starship through the decade of the 80’s. With his soulful and compelling vocals, Mickey has established himself as one of rock music’s most recognizable stars.
Mickey made his mark in 1976 as lead vocalist on the mega-hit “Fooled Around And Fell In Love,” with The Elvin Bishop Band. In 1979, Mickey joined Jefferson Starship as the lead vocalist, after the departure of Grace Slick and Marty Balin, and recorded a string of hits including “Jane,” “No Way Out,” “Find Your Way Back,” “Stranger,” and “Layin’ It On The Line.”
The group was renamed Starship in 1985 and went on to record three #1 hit songs including “We Built This City,” “Sara,” and “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” from the film Mannequin, which also was an Academy Award nominee. Their hit “It’s Not Over Til It’s Over” became Major League Baseball’s theme in 1987. Mickey’s stellar voice and video charisma on Starship’s video classics, such as “We Built This City” and “Sara” became staples on MTV and VH1.
One can expect to hear hits from Starship and Jefferson Starship at Starship featuring Mickey Thomas’ live performances, as well as a few selections from Jefferson Airplane, as a nod to both of the bands’ beginnings.
Band Members
- Mickey Thomas – Lead Vocals
- Chelsee Foster – Vocals
- John Roth – Guitar
- Jeff Adams – Bass
- Phil Bennett – Keys
- Darrell Verdusco – Drums
