Linda Ronstadt Experience at Milton Theatre Oct. 2

”American Idol” star Tristan McIntosh creates a stunning portrayal of Linda Ronstadt in the prime of her career, and she will appear for two shows at 3 and 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 2, at the historic Milton Theatre, 110 Union St. in downtown Milton. Supported by a superb backing band, her formidable vocal talent and stage presence will transport audience members to a time when Linda Ronstadt ruled the airwaves as one of the most popular female vocalists in music history.

The Linda Ronstadt Experience showcases the songs Ronstadt made famous, taking listeners on a musical journey with smash hits "You're No Good,” "When Will I Be Loved," "That'll Be the Day," "Blue Bayou" and many more. This repertoire spans from Ronstadt's early days with the Stone Poneys; to the 1970s where she helped forge the country-rock sound with classic renditions of songs by The Eagles, Jackson Browne, Warren Zevon, etc.; and into the '80s where she bridged the new wave sound into huge hits with her chart-topping 10th album "Mad Love. Tristan McIntosh, a 2016 “American Idol” finalist, offers fans an emotional ride of purity, power and heartbreak, soaring through these songs as though they live inside her. 

The LRE includes musical director Adam Michael Rothberg (producer, songwriter and sideman) on keyboards, guitars and harmony vocals. Also on guitars and harmony vocals, a recent transplant to NYC by way of Nashville, is Bronson Bush. The newest member of the band, drummer Doug Plavin, keeps the engine room humming alongside veteran bassist Junior Cain,  the band's founder. Rounding out the band's sound on alternating shows are seasoned multi-instrumentalists Peter Adams and Andy Santospago contributing pedal steel, guitars, harmonica, banjo and harmonies.

Tickets are available at miltontheatre.com, or call the box office at 302-684-3038 for assistance.