Legendary performer Micky Dolenz, best known as the iconic vocalist and drummer of the groundbreaking pop group The Monkees, will bring his Celebrating 60 Years of The Monkees tour to The Family Arena on Friday, November 13.
The special anniversary tour honors six decades of music, television, and pop culture history from one of the most beloved acts of the 1960s. Audiences can expect an evening filled with classic hits, stories from Dolenz’s remarkable career, and a celebration of the songs that defined a generation.
As a member of The Monkees, Dolenz helped propel the group to worldwide fame through their hit television series and chart-topping recordings. The band has sold more than 65 million records worldwide, with their first four albums — The Monkees (1966), More of the Monkees (1967), Headquarters (1967), and Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. (1967) — all reaching No. 1 on the charts. The group produced three No. 1 singles, including “Last Train to Clarksville,” “I’m a Believer,” and “Daydream Believer,” while their first five albums achieved platinum status.
Beyond his work with The Monkees, Dolenz has built a multifaceted career as an actor, director, producer, writer, and radio DJ. He has released several acclaimed solo albums, including King for a Day, Remember, and A Little Bit Broadway; A Little Bit Rock and Roll. In recent years, Dolenz has continued to celebrate his musical legacy through projects such as Dolenz Sings Nesmith and his live performances showcasing timeless songs alongside personal stories from his extraordinary journey in entertainment.
In December 2024, Dolenz released Micky Dolenz: Live at the Troubadour, his first live album in seven years, capturing the energy of his current stage production and reaffirming his enduring connection with audiences around the world.
The Celebrating 60 Years of The Monkees tour promises fans an unforgettable night of nostalgia, music history, and live performance from one of pop music’s most recognizable voices.
Opening the show is comedian Tim Convy. As a member of the rock band Ludo, Tim has performed on The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, MTV, and at venues and festivals all over the country. After a decade of touring with Ludo full-time, Tim studied improvisation at The Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater in New York City and began performing stand-up comedy at a few of the country’s legendary comedy clubs and several terrible ones.
Tim’s material stems from his decade on the road, his Midwestern upbringing, and all his romantic relationships, from the abysmal to his wildly successful recent marriage. Tim co-hosts the Nate Bargatze-produced podcast The Consumers with Greg Warren and Sean O’Brien. Tim has also worked as a writer and producer on on a variety of television shows from Comedy Central’s Not Safe with Nikki Glaser to MTV’s House of Style.
