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Deets: Rock and Roll and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee and recipient of the Woody Guthrie and John Steinbeck Awards, John Mellencamp, will perform live at its annual pre-Grammy party at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills in partnership with VENU on January 31, 2026. Mellencamp joins performances from Grammy-nominated Trombone Shorty, very special DJ sets from CeeLo Green and Grandmaster Flash, The Architect of Hip Hop, and additional unforgettable surprise performances throughout the evening to be announced.

"Having grown up listening to his amazing music, we are thrilled and grateful to have John Mellencamp join this year’s 20th anniversary pre-Grammy party,” said Larry Mestel CEO & Founder of Primary Wave Music. "This milestone year is all about recognizing our family of legendary artists who define our company with unforgettable performances and a few surprises along the way. John’s performance will make this evening one of our most memorable yet.”

The highly anticipated event will celebrate 20 years of Primary Wave’s legendary roster and vast catalog of over 1000-Top 10 singles and over 400 #1 hits across the history of music and feature exclusive live performances.

Hint for the Average Socialite: This event is strictly invite only.

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