Jefferson Starship
Schedule
Thu, 18 Sep, 2025 at 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
141 N MAIN ST, Decatur, IL | Decatur, IL
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The Historic Lincoln Square Theater is pleased to welcome the legendary 'JEFFERSON STARSHIP' for their 50th Anniversary, Runaway Again Tour on Thursday September 18th, 2025, with special guests: 'C4.2'https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/54193102/jefferson-starship-50th-anniversaryrunaway-again-tour-wspecial-guestsc42-decatur-lincoln-square-theater
Jefferson Starship is one of the most successful arena rock bands of the '70s and '80s, earning 3
platinum and 8 gold records, as well as numerous Top 40 Billboard singles. As they celebrate
their 50th anniversary, the band reaches a rare milestone that only a few bands ever achieve.
Founded by Paul Kantner in the '70s, Jefferson Starship was conceived as a collective of musical
adventurers contributing to his epic concept albums and eventual catalog of rock classics. When
the current lineup came together in 2012, with many members having joined years earlier,
Kantner couldn’t have predicted the band would become the road-conquering force they are
today.
The five members of Jefferson Starship often describe themselves as both a "family" and a
"gang," and this sense of camaraderie shines through in their performances. Over the years,
they've played in all 50 U.S. states, five continents, and countless countries. A recent tour of
New Zealand was noted as one of the band's favorites, and their live shows continue to offer a
non-stop mix of rock hits.
The band’s current lineup includes original member David Freiberg, drummer Donny Baldwin
(who first joined in 1982), keyboardist Chris Smith (who joined in 1998), guitarist Jude Gold
(who joined in 2012), and singer/guitarist Cathy Richardson (who joined in 2008 after Kantner
saw her perform with Big Brother and the Holding Company).
As Jefferson Starship celebrates its 50th anniversary, the band reflects on the legacy of Paul
Kantner, who passed away in 2016. The spirit of exploration and adventure he instilled in the
band lives on in their music and performances. As Gold puts it, “To me, that ‘Paul Kantner
thing’—getting on a rocket ship and blasting off into the unknown—is the very essence of
Jefferson Starship. And that spirit is very much alive in the band today.”
A concert not to be missed! For more information call: 217-454-4583
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Where is it happening?
141 N MAIN ST, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
