Mike Garson

Back at the piano, back on The Sun Rose stage. @jakewrogers and I return for two intimate evenings of Bowie’s Piano Man.

We first played together there four years ago, and after reuniting for January’s sold-out Bowie Birthday celebration, we’re back together again next weekend for two nights up close at The Sun Rose.

Limited tickets available. Send this to the person you’re bringing, pick your night, and book your seats at liveatthesunrose.com.

I’m heartbroken to hear of the passing of Sass Jordan.

Sass and I had the joy of working together on our A Bowie Celebration tours. She was an extraordinary singer, but what I remember just as much was the person behind that unmistakable voice.

She had a great heart, a wonderful spirit, an incredible feel for the music, and a wicked sense of humor. She was an absolute joy to work with, both onstage and off.

When Sass joined us, she said that performing Bowie’s music every night felt like “playing a love letter to his memory.” \It was an honor to share those nights and that music with her.

My deepest condolences to her family, friends, fellow musicians, and everyone who loved her.

Sass was one of a kind, and she will be deeply missed.

Photo by Andrew Twambley

I’m thrilled to be back at The Sun Rose with @jakewrogers on October 23 and 24. Two evenings together, sharing music in a room that's given us so many special moments. I’d love to see you there. Tickets are on sale now at eventim.us/wafform.aspx?_…

Photo by Michelle Shiers

Aladdin Sane was released 53 years ago today, and it still feels like yesterday.

I didn’t fully understand what David had in mind when I walked into that session in 1973. He had this ability to hear something in you and place it exactly where it belonged.

When we were recording the title track, I first approached it in more conventional styles. David stopped me and asked for the avant-garde side of my playing, the part that didn’t fit the standard rock piano vocabulary.

I wasn’t sure how people would take it. He told me not to worry about that. He gave me the freedom to play.

That was one of his great gifts. He let artists bring their full voice into the music without constraint, and somehow made it feel inevitable.

So when people talk about that solo, I don’t just hear a piano part. I hear David recognizing something before anyone else did, and giving it the space to exist.

For me, Aladdin Sane is one of the clearest examples of Bowie as an artist, a producer, and a truly fearless creative mind.

I’d love to hear what this album means to you after all these years. Favorite tracks, memories, or moments that still stay with you...

Photo by Brian Duffy

Tickets are on sale now at eventim.us/STARMAN26 for my return with Luke Spiller to The Sun Rose for two nights of magic on April 10 and 11 with a powerhouse band featuring Shay Godwin on drums, Nando Raio on bass, and Dave Wood on guitar. As always, you never know who else might join us on stage!