WILMINGTON — After stopping at the Wilson Center seven years ago, the reverb-laden, rockabilly-lovin’ Chris Isaak is returning to Cape Fear Community College this summer.
The Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and actor, best known for the track “Wicked Game,” will perform Friday, August 8, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.
Isaak last came through Wilmington in fall 2018, his packed show filled with audience engagement, as he walked into the auditorium to sing and shake hands with fans, while also bringing some onstage. He gave a shout-out to the folks at The Copper Penny, where he had lunch that afternoon, and to his fans at the restaurant showing him some Wilmington love.
Issak’s 40-year career has brought with it 13 critically acclaimed studio albums, 12 chart-topping singles, and plenty of awards and nominations. He was recently honored with the Americana Honors Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance.
Isaak has also done soundtracks, including for “Eyes Wide Shut,” “True Romance” and the Wilmington-filmed “Blue Velvet.” He’s also made his way to the big screen in motion pictures such as “The Silence of the Lambs,” “Twin Peaks” and “That Thing You Do” and even hosted a music talk show at one point, “The Chris Isaak Hour.”
Last year marked the 35th anniversary of “Heart-Shaped World” which included “Wicked Game.”
Tickets go on Tuesday, April 29, at 10 a.m. They will also go on to the general public on Friday, May 2, 10 a.m., here. The public is also welcome in person.
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