Academy Award® and Grammy® winning artist Melissa Etheridge will take the stage for the Melissa Etheridge: This Is M.E. U.S. tour to perform songs from her new album, This is M.E., which is being released by ME Records on September 30. She will also be singing some of her greatest hits like “Come to My Window”, “I’m The Only One” and “I Want to Come Over”. The tour will include a performance in Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater on Tuesday, December 9 at 7:30 p.m.

“I am so thrilled to be playing the new songs from This Is M.E. along with the hits on this tour,” said Melissa. She continues, “Be prepared for a high voltage show with nonstop energy.”

Known for her iconic voice, profound lyrics and riveting stage presence, Melissa will share personal stories about her remarkable journey through life and the inspiration behind some of her most beloved songs. Etheridge loves to tell stories through her music; she included old home movies, career highlights and memorabilia in her video for “Take My Number,” the first single off of This Is M.E. Click the following link to watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX5UO4lYsxA.

The Melissa Etheridge: This Is M.E. tour kicks off at the Foxwoods Casino in Mashantucket, CT, on November 2 and continues through December where she wraps up at home in Los Angeles. Alexander Cardinale will be the opening act.

Tickets for the Mesa Arts Center date go on sale to the general public on Saturday, September 27 at 10 a.m., and will be available through the Mesa Arts Center Box Office at MesaArtsCenter.com or by calling 480-644-6500.