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Billy Bragg Returns To North America With Long-Awaited Summer Tour

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Billy Bragg returns to North America this summer with a tour that stretches from the Atlantic coast to the Canadian Prairies. The newly announced run marks Bragg’s first extended series of Canadian dates in more than a decade, bringing one of folk music’s most enduring voices back across the continent.

The tour opens June 18 at The Lighthouse Arts Centre in Halifax before moving through New Brunswick, the northeastern United States, and into major summer festivals across Canada. Stops include Montreal Jazz Festival, Mariposa Folk Festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival, and Ottawa Blues Festival, along with headline theatre dates along the route.

One standout moment arrives June 26 at Solid Sound Festival in North Adams, Massachusetts. Bragg will reunite with Wilco for a rare live performance of songs from their landmark 1998 collaboration ‘Mermaid Avenue’, the celebrated project that transformed Woody Guthrie’s unpublished lyrics into modern folk classics.

Support for the opening three shows comes from Carsie Blanton, the musician and activist whose ‘Red Album II’ arrived earlier this year. Across the run, Bragg’s songs bring sharp storytelling, political bite, and a deep connection to folk tradition. The music still hits with urgency and melodic strength, a reminder of why his voice continues to resonate decades into his career.

2026 North American Tour Dates:

June 18 — Halifax, NS — The Lighthouse Arts Centre
June 19 — Saint John, NB — Imperial Theatre
June 20 — Moncton, NB — Tide & Boar
June 22 — Waldoboro, ME — The Waldo Theatre
June 26 — North Adams, MA — Solid Sound Festival
June 27 — King of Prussia, PA — River Roads Festival
June 28 — Red Bank, NJ — The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts
June 30 — Hudson Valley, NY — City Winery Hudson Valley

July 3 — Orillia, ON — Mariposa Folk Festival
July 4 — Montreal, QC — Montreal Jazz Festival
July 5 — Kingston, ON — The Spire
July 7 — London, ON — London Music Hall
July 10 — Bayfield, WI — Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua
July 12 — Winnipeg, MB — Winnipeg Folk Festival
July 16 — Ottawa, ON — Ottawa Blues Festival

Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band Launch Summer Celebration With “Keep The Party Going Tour”

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The songs, the stories, and the spirit continue this summer as Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band launches the “Keep The Party Going Tour – Presented by Margaritaville.” The 19-date run celebrates the music and community that Jimmy Buffett built across decades of touring and songwriting.

Led by 10-time CMA winner Mac McAnally, the Coral Reefer Band will travel across the United States beginning July 9 at Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The routing includes stops in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Austin, Boston, and more, bringing the unmistakable island-tinged sound of Buffett’s catalog back to stages across the country.

The Coral Reefer Band has been at the heart of Buffett’s music since 1973. Across more than 40 tours and 30 albums, these musicians helped shape one of the most recognizable live experiences in popular music. Sharing lead vocals on the tour will be McAnally, Scotty Emerick, Will Kimbrough, Peter Mayer, and Nadirah Shakoor, musicians who have spent decades performing alongside Buffett.

The music carries warmth, storytelling, and a laid-back groove that defined a generation of Parrotheads. The tour also supports Buffett’s longtime charity, Singing for Change, continuing the tradition of turning good vibes into real-world support for grassroots organizations.

Before his passing in 2023, Jimmy Buffett shared a simple request with his longtime collaborators. Keep the party going. This summer, the Coral Reefer Band brings that spirit back to the road.

Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band Dates:

July 9 — Bethlehem, PA — Wind Creek Event Center
July 10 — Atlantic City, NJ — Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
July 11 — Washington, DC — The Theater at MGM National Harbor
July 14 — Wilmington, NC — Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park
July 16 — Charlotte, NC — Truliant Amphitheater
July 18 — Atlanta, GA — Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
July 19 — Orange Beach, AL — The Wharf Amphitheater
July 21 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP
July 23 — Austin, TX — Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park
July 24 — Houston, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Sponsored by Huntsman
July 25 — Fort Worth, TX — Dickies Arena
July 28 — Highland Park, IL — Ravinia
July 30 — Indianapolis, IN — Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
July 31 — Grand Rapids, MI — Acrisure Amphitheater
Aug 1 — Clarkston, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre
Aug 4 — Holmdel, NJ — PNC Bank Arts Center
Aug 6 — Wantagh, NY — Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
Aug 7 — Gilford, NH — BankNH Pavilion
Aug 8 — Boston, MA — Leader Bank Pavilion

Alex Warren Expands “Finding Family On The Road” Tour Across Asia And Oceania

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Pop hitmaker Alex Warren has expanded his global “Finding Family On The Road” tour with a new run of dates across Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. The newly announced shows include appearances at Japan’s Summer Sonic Festival in Tokyo and Osaka, followed by arena stops in Singapore, Christchurch, Auckland, and major Australian cities including Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth.

The new dates follow a packed international schedule already set for Europe, the U.K., and North America. Warren’s 2026 run begins April 4 in Düsseldorf and continues through major arenas including London’s The O2, Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, Toronto’s RBC Amphitheatre, and New York’s Madison Square Garden.

The tour arrives amid a strong year for Warren, whose latest single “Fever Dream” quickly gained traction with millions of streams and a video cameo from Paris Hilton. He also recently delivered a performance of his global hit “Ordinary” at the BRIT Awards, where the track was nominated for International Song of the Year.

The added Asia and Oceania dates push Warren’s tour even further across the globe, reinforcing his fast-growing international presence and bringing his arena-ready pop sound to new audiences.

2026 Tour Dates:
Saturday, April 4 – Düsseldorf, DE – PSD Bank Dome
Monday, April 6 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome
Tuesday, April 7 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome
Thursday, April 9 – Paris, FR – Accor Arena
Friday, April 10 – Frankfurt, DE – Festhalle
Monday, April 13 – Berlin, DE – Uber Arena
Wednesday, April 15 – Oslo, NO – Unity Arena
Thursday, April 16 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena
Saturday, April 18 – Antwerp, BE – AFAS Dome
Monday, April 20 – London, UK – The O2
Tuesday, April 21 – London, UK – The O2
Thursday, April 23 – Newcastle, UK – Utilita Arena
Friday, April 24 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena
Sunday, April 26 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
Monday, April 27 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
Wednesday, April 29 – Leeds, UK – First Direct Bank Arena
Thursday, April 30 – Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint Arena
Saturday, May 2 – Belfast, UK – SSE Arena
Monday, May 4 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
Wednesday, May 6 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena
Thursday, May 7 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena
Monday, May 25 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
Wednesday, May 27 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Friday, May 29 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
Saturday, May 30 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
Tuesday, June 2 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Wednesday, June 3 – Colorado Springs, CO – Ford Amphitheater
Friday, June 5 – Phoenix, AZ – Mortgage Matchup Center
Saturday, June 6 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena
Monday, June 8 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena
Friday, June 12 – Portland, OR – Moda Center
Saturday, June 13 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Sunday, June 14 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
Wednesday, June 17 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
Friday, June 19 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center
Sunday, June 21 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
Tuesday, June 23 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
Thursday, June 25 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Friday, June 26 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
Saturday, June 27 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Arena
Monday, June 29 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Thursday, July 2 – Minneapolis, MN – Grand Casino Arena
Friday, July 3 – Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest
Sunday, July 5 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Tuesday, July 7 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre
Wednesday, July 8 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
Friday, July 10 – Philadelphia, PA – Xfinity Mobile Arena
Saturday, July 11 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
Monday, July 13 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Wednesday, July 15 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Friday, July 17 – Minot, ND – North Dakota State Fair
Saturday, July 18 – Cheyenne, WY – Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena
Saturday, August 15 – Tokyo, JP – Summer Sonic
Sunday, August 16 – Osaka, JP – Summer Sonic
Tuesday, August 18 – Singapore – Star Theatre
Friday, August 21 – Christchurch, NZ – Wolfbrook Arena
Monday, August 24 – Auckland, NZ – Spark Arena
Friday, August 28 – Sydney, NSW – Qudos Bank Arena
Wednesday, September 1 – Brisbane, QLD – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Saturday, September 4 – Melbourne, VIC – Rod Laver Arena
Wednesday, September 9 – Adelaide, SA – Adelaide Entertainment Centre Arena
Saturday, September 12 – Perth, WA – RAC Arena

The Strokes, LCD Soundsystem, Feist Lead 2026 Just Like Heaven Festival Lineup

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The Strokes will headline the 2026 edition of the Just Like Heaven Festival, returning Aug. 22 to Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Produced by Goldenvoice, the event has built a reputation for blending indie rock favorites with dance-forward acts, and this year’s lineup continues that tradition with a packed roster.

Joining The Strokes are LCD Soundsystem, Feist, TV Girl, Chromeo, The Rapture, Twin Peaks, Matt and Kim, Dayglow, and EKKSTACY. The bill also features George Clanton, Coco & Clair Clair, Girl Tones, Pixel Grip, Porches, STRFKR, Tanlines, Them Jeans, This Is Lorelei, and Whitney, along with a special appearance from A Club Called Rhonda.

Several performances carry added exclusivity. TV Girl’s appearance will mark the group’s only U.S. performance in 2026, while Twin Peaks will deliver their only show outside of Chicago this year.

Passes go on sale March 20 at 11 a.m. Pacific, with general admission starting at $209. VIP and Clubhouse tiers offer expanded perks, including premium viewing areas, exclusive amenities, and dedicated festival spaces.

Why Friday Became New Music Day (And Why Spotify Loves It)

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For decades, the music industry ran on a patchwork schedule. In the U.S. and Canada, albums dropped on Tuesdays. In the U.K., it was Monday. Japan had Wednesdays. Australia leaned toward Friday. If you were a fan online, you could watch an album appear in one country days before another. That gap fed leaks, piracy, and confusion around charts and marketing.

Then the industry hit reset.

In 2015, the global music business introduced Global Release Day, officially making Friday the universal day for new music. The change was coordinated by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry to align releases worldwide, reduce piracy, and create a single global moment for new music every week. From that point forward, albums and singles began arriving everywhere at the same time, typically just after midnight on Friday.

The timing also lined up perfectly with how people actually listen to music. Friday launches give songs a full weekend to circulate while listeners have more free time. In the streaming era, that first weekend matters. It’s when buzz spreads, playlists update, and fans dive into the latest releases.

Streaming platforms built their ecosystems around this rhythm. On Spotify, two of the platform’s biggest discovery engines refresh on Fridays: New Music Friday and Release Radar, a personalized playlist that updates weekly with new songs from artists listeners follow. These playlists drive massive discovery and streaming spikes, making Friday the most strategic day to release music.

Charts also follow the same clock. The tracking week for the Billboard Hot 100 runs from Friday through Thursday, meaning songs released on Friday get a full week to accumulate streams, sales, and airplay. Release on a different day and you start the race halfway through the week.

And the volume is enormous. Data from Chartmetric shows that about 120,000 songs are released every day on average worldwide, with Fridays consistently being the busiest day of the week for new releases – and just wait – that number is going to explode in 2026 thanks to A.I. songs uploaded, too. Multiply that by the entire industry and you’re looking at hundreds of thousands of tracks landing within the same 24-hour window.

That’s the modern music moment.

Every Friday, labels, artists, streaming platforms, radio shows, and media outlets all point their attention at the same thing: new music. It’s a weekly cultural reset. A digital crate-digging day. A flood of songs competing for attention in playlists, charts, and conversations.

And it all starts at midnight.

French Electronic Rock Pioneers Heldon Celebrate 50 Years With Vinyl Reissues Of Two Classics

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French electronic rock pioneers Heldon will see two landmark albums return to vinyl this spring. Bureau B will release 50th anniversary editions of “Agneta Nilsson” (Heldon IV) and “Un Rêve Sans Conséquence Spéciale” (Heldon V) on May 22. Each title will be limited to 500 copies, hand-numbered and pressed on colored vinyl, red for “Agneta Nilsson” and orange for “Un Rêve Sans Conséquence Spéciale.”

Originally released in 1976, “Agneta Nilsson” captures Richard Pinhas pushing deeper into Heldon’s evolving sound. Layers of hypnotic synthesizers, guitar, and percussion build dense, shifting soundscapes, with the multi-part “Perspective” suite anchoring the album. The music moves between heavy analog textures and expansive instrumental passages that helped define the group’s experimental identity.

“Un Rêve Sans Conséquence Spéciale,” also released in 1976, reveals a darker and heavier side of Heldon. Influenced in part by Robert Fripp’s approach to guitar and electronics, the album blends aggressive progressive rock energy with Moog-driven electronics and complex rhythmic structures. Tracks like “Marie Virginie C” and “Toward The Red Line” highlight the group’s fearless approach to sonic exploration.

Led by Pinhas, Heldon stood at the crossroads of experimental rock, electronic music, and philosophical inquiry. These reissues revisit a period when the group’s bold fusion of analog synthesis, improvisation, and progressive structure pushed boundaries that continue to echo through electronic and avant-garde music today.

Why Laundry Delivery Is Becoming an Essential Service for Modern Urban Households

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By Mitch Rice

Changing Household Routines in Modern Cities

Urban lifestyles have changed significantly over the past decade. People living in cities often balance demanding careers, social commitments, commuting, and family responsibilities within limited time. As schedules become more complex, everyday household tasks can feel more difficult to manage.

Laundry is one of the most time-consuming household responsibilities. Sorting clothes, operating machines, drying, folding, and organizing garments can take several hours each week. For busy individuals and families, this process often interrupts productive time or personal relaxation.

Because of these challenges, many households now rely on laundry delivery services to manage routine garment care. By allowing laundry to be collected, cleaned, and returned without requiring extra effort, delivery-based solutions have become an increasingly practical part of modern urban living.

The Time Demands of Urban Life

City residents frequently deal with tight schedules. Long workdays, commuting through traffic, and navigating busy neighborhoods can make simple errands take far longer than expected.

Traditional laundry routines often require multiple steps and close attention. Clothes must be monitored throughout washing and drying cycles, and folding can add additional time to the process.

Laundry delivery eliminates much of this time commitment. When laundry is handled by professionals, individuals can focus on more important priorities while still maintaining clean and organized wardrobes.

Overcoming Space Limitations in City Homes

Limited Laundry Facilities

Many urban apartments and condominiums have limited space for laundry appliances. Some buildings rely on shared laundry rooms, while others require residents to travel to nearby facilities.

Shared laundry areas can involve waiting for machines, scheduling time around other residents, and carrying heavy loads of clothing through hallways or elevators.

Laundry delivery removes these inconveniences entirely. Clothes can be picked up and returned without requiring residents to leave their homes or manage shared facilities.

Making Small Living Spaces More Efficient

Urban living often requires creative use of limited space. Laundry baskets, detergent containers, and drying racks can quickly create clutter in small apartments.

Using laundry delivery helps free up space by removing the need for large laundry equipment or storage areas. This allows residents to keep their living spaces cleaner and more organized.

Supporting Busy Professional Schedules

Many city residents work in demanding professional environments where long hours are common. Maintaining a polished wardrobe becomes essential, but managing clothing care may feel overwhelming.

Professional cleaning services help ensure that garments remain in good condition and ready for use. When delivery services are available, professionals no longer need to schedule errands around their workdays.

Customers who use services like Ians Cleaners often discover that reliable laundry delivery in Austin helps maintain wardrobe readiness without disrupting their schedules.

Helping Families Manage Large Laundry Volumes

Families living in urban areas often generate significant amounts of laundry each week. Clothing from school, work, sports, and daily activities can quickly accumulate.

Managing these loads at home requires time, coordination, and access to multiple machines. Without careful organization, laundry tasks can dominate household routines.

Delivery services simplify this process by handling large volumes of clothing efficiently. One scheduled pickup can replace multiple hours of sorting and washing at home.

Reducing Weekend Household Work

For many households, weekends become the default time to complete unfinished chores. Laundry is often one of the tasks that fills valuable weekend hours.

By using laundry delivery, families and professionals can reclaim this time for rest, hobbies, or social activities. Eliminating large laundry sessions helps create more balanced and enjoyable weekends.

Households that rely on services like Ians Cleaners often notice how much additional free time becomes available once laundry responsibilities are outsourced.

Encouraging Consistent Clothing Care

Consistency is important when maintaining clothing. Delayed washing or rushed cleaning can damage fabrics and shorten the lifespan of garments.

Laundry delivery services promote regular care because they operate on predictable schedules. Clothes are cleaned consistently and returned ready to wear.

This routine helps ensure garments maintain their quality and appearance over time.

Supporting Environmentally Conscious Practices

Many professional cleaning facilities operate with equipment designed to use water and energy efficiently. Larger machines and optimized processes can reduce waste compared to individual household washing.

In addition, professional handling may allow clothing to last longer because fabrics are treated with appropriate care.

By reducing unnecessary washing cycles and improving garment longevity, laundry delivery services can contribute to more sustainable clothing habits.

Enhancing Household Organization

Clean and organized clothing contributes to smoother daily routines. When garments are properly washed and folded, morning preparation becomes easier.

Delivery services often return clothing neatly organized, which helps households maintain orderly closets and storage areas.

Reliable providers like Ians Cleaners support this level of organization by ensuring garments are returned ready for immediate use.

Adapting to Changing Lifestyle Expectations

Convenience has become a defining factor in many modern services. From grocery delivery to online shopping, people increasingly expect everyday needs to be handled efficiently.

Laundry delivery fits naturally within this shift toward convenience-based living. Instead of dedicating time to repetitive chores, households can rely on structured services that operate seamlessly in the background.

This change reflects a broader trend toward simplifying routine responsibilities through professional support.

Improving Work-Life Balance

Work-life balance is often difficult to maintain when household tasks compete with personal time. Laundry may seem like a minor chore, but when repeated every week, it consumes a significant portion of time and energy.

By outsourcing laundry responsibilities, individuals can focus more on family activities, relaxation, or personal interests.

Reducing these routine burdens helps create a more balanced and enjoyable lifestyle.

Conclusion

Urban households face unique challenges related to time management, space limitations, and busy schedules. Laundry, while necessary, often becomes one of the most time-consuming tasks within daily routines.

Laundry delivery offers a practical solution by removing the logistical burden of clothing care. With professional pickup, cleaning, and return services, households can maintain clean wardrobes without sacrificing valuable time.

Residents who rely on trusted providers like Ians Cleaners often find that delivery-based laundry services simplify their routines and improve household efficiency. As urban lifestyles continue to evolve, convenient services like laundry delivery are becoming an essential part of modern living.

Data and information are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended for investment or other purposes.

Scottish Indie Rocker Delbhoy Kennedy Announces New Single “Sky’s The Limit”

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Scottish indie rocker Delbhoy Kennedy will release his new single “Sky’s The Limit” on April 3 through Flip Flop Records and pre-order is here. The Leith native has been building momentum with a sound he calls Future Nostalgia, blending classic British guitar energy with modern swagger and crowd-sized choruses. The track was recorded at the legendary Rockfield Studios and produced by Nick Brine, whose work includes landmark albums by Oasis, The Stone Roses, and Teenage Fanclub, with guitar contributions from Aziz Ibrahim.

Kennedy’s rise has been fueled by a run of high-profile support shows and growing word-of-mouth across the U.K. He has shared stages with Tom Meighan, Peter Doherty, and Dodgy, along with a series of standout nights in Dublin alongside Irish group KNEECAP. The growing buzz has also caught the attention of BBC 6 Music host Chris Hawkins, further expanding Kennedy’s audience.

“Sky’s The Limit” captures the ambition behind Kennedy’s current run. With bright guitar lines and a confident vocal performance, the single delivers a bold, melodic indie sound that feels built for packed rooms and late-night singalongs.

Managed by Manchester-based Broken Wing Club, Kennedy continues to build toward a larger breakthrough as new listeners discover his music and live shows across the U.K.

Jam Scene Standouts Oteil Burbridge And Lamar Williams Jr. Announce New Album “The Offering”

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Jam scene standouts Oteil Burbridge and Lamar Williams Jr. have announced their collaborative album “The Offering,” arriving May 1 through Flóki Studios. Produced by Soulive co-founder Alan Evans and recorded on Iceland’s northern coast, the project brings together an expansive lineup including John Morgan Kimock, Weedie Braimah, Melvin Seals of the Jerry Garcia Band, Jason Crosby, Tom Guarna, and Jaden Lehman.

The first track released from the album, “The Way We Rise,” opens the record with a message about perseverance and endurance. Burbridge and Williams built the music from ideas that began more than a decade ago during writing sessions in Burbridge’s Georgia home studio. What started as banjo exercises and melody sketches slowly evolved into full songs.

The sessions eventually moved to Flóki Studios on Iceland’s northern coast, where producer Alan Evans assembled a live ensemble to capture the material together in the room. The environment, remote and surrounded by dramatic landscapes, helped shape a focused and immersive recording process.

Across eight songs, “The Offering” leans into groove, melody, and shared musical heritage. Southern soul, gospel harmony, improvisational rock, and African-rooted rhythms come together in a warm, expansive sound that highlights the chemistry between the musicians.

Music from “The Offering” will be featured during a run of Oteil & Friends tour dates throughout May, followed by summer festival appearances.

2026 Tour Dates:
May 1 – The Joy Theater – New Orleans, LA
May 9 – The Ardmore Music Hall – Ardmore, PA
May 10 – The Ardmore Music Hall – Ardmore, PA
May 12 – Nevermore Hall – Baltimore, MD
May 13 – Brooklyn Bowl – Brooklyn, NY
May 14 – Brooklyn Bowl – Brooklyn, NY
May 15 – The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY
May 16 – Sun Patio at Mohegan Sun – Uncasville, CT
May 17 – Royale – Boston, MA
May 18 – Greenfield Lake Amphitheater – Wilmington, NC
May 19 – Greenfield Lake Amphitheater – Wilmington, NC
May 20 – Music at Maymont – Richmond, VA
May 21 – DelFest – Cumberland, MD
May 28 – Iroquois Amphitheater – Louisville, KY
May 29 – Atomic Block Party – St. Louis, MO
May 30 – Park West – Chicago, IL
May 31 – The Pabst Theater – Milwaukee, WI
July 25 – GratefulFest – Garrettsville, OH
July 27–31 – Roots Rock Revival – Big Indian, NY