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John Legend Announces ‘Get Lifted’ 20th Anniversary World Tour

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John Legend Announces ‘Get Lifted’ 20th Anniversary World Tour

John Legend today announced the “Get Lifted 20th Anniversary World Tour,” bringing his acclaimed debut album back to the stage. Kicking off May 27th at OVO Hydro in Glasgow, UK-with select dates produced by Live Nation-the tour will visit over 40 cities across the UK, Europe, and North America, including stops at The O2 in London, Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, Accor Arena in Paris, Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, and Barclays Center in New York, with additional dates to be announced soon. See full tour routing below.

Presales for UK/EU dates begin Wednesday, March 19, with general on-sale starting Friday, March 21. North America presales begin Wednesday, March 26, followed by general on-sale Friday, March 28.

Backed by his full band, Legend’s “Get Lifted 20th Anniversary World Tour” will showcase a set list celebrating the entirety of Get Lifted, which garnered eight nominations and won three Grammy Awards at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards, including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for “Ordinary People,” Best R&B Album for Get Lifted, and Best New Artist. Each night, Legend will deliver a mix of deep cuts, fan favorites, and fresh renditions of the album’s beloved tracks like the Grammy-winning “Ordinary People” (his breakout hit that reached the Billboard Top 40 and the UK R&B Singles chart), “Used to Love U,” “Number One,” and “So High.” In addition to honoring Get Lifted, the live show will feature Legend’s other career-spanning hits, showcasing the musical depth and storytelling that have been hallmarks of his artistry for the past two decades.

To celebrate the tour announcement, Legend will stop by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this evening where he’ll appear as both a talk and musical guest, performing “Used to Love U” alongside Black Thought, backed by The Roots. Bringing a fresh take to one of the album’s essential tracks, Black Thought is featured on the remixed version of “Used 2 Love U,” which appears on the digital deluxe and 3LP vinyl editions of Get Lifted (20th Anniversary), out now. In addition to Black Thought, the celebratory release features new contributions from other guest artists including Tems, Killer Mike, Lil Wayne, and Simi. Expanding the original album with 11 bonus tracks, Get Lifted (20th Anniversary) includes eight brand-new remixes, rare B-sides, and two previously unreleased studio performances recorded during the original Get Lifted sessions.

Recorded in a variety of studios across the U.S. from 2001-2004, Get Lifted was originally released in the United States through GOOD Music, Sony Urban Music and Columbia Records on December 28, 2004 (Legend’s 26th birthday). The album’s uncanny melodic blend of R&B, neo-soul, hip-hop, cosmopolitan sophistication, and sly street smarts signaled the arrival of a new major artist with deep musical roots, an affinity for pop music, and a plan for the future.

With all songs written or co-written by Legend, who also served as co-producer on much of the album, Get Lifted introduced him to the world as a top-tier tunesmith with a lyrical sensibility that captured the full spectrum and emotional reality of human affairs, from the raunchy to the sublime.

A prodigious musical talent, singer/songwriter/pianist Legend had already made his mark on hit records before writing and recording Get Lifted. A sought-after behind-the-scenes talent, he played piano on Lauryn Hill’s Everything Is Everything and sang backup vocals for Jay-Z and Alicia Keys. As the first artist to sign with Kanye West’s GOOD Music, Legend quickly made his mark, breaking into the Billboard 200 Top 10 (#4) with Get Lifted, which also reached #1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album entered the Billboard 200 at #7, selling 116,000 copies in its first week-his first Top 10 debut. Legend didn’t just cross over from R&B and hip-hop to pop; he both bridged and defied genres.

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has since certified Get Lifted as Double Platinum, with “Ordinary People” also earning Double Platinum status as a single.

Get Lifted 20th Anniversary World Tour Dates:
05/27/25 @ OVO Hydro in Glasgow, UK^
05/29/25 @ Co-op Live in Manchester, UK
05/30/25 @ Utilita Arena Birmingham in Birmingham, UK^
06/01/25 @ The O2 in London, UK^
06/02/25 @ Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, NL^
06/05/25 @ Accor Arena in Paris, FR
06/07/25 @ Olympiahalle in Munich, DE
06/12/25 @ Heartland Festival in Kværndrup, DK
06/14/25 @ Vaulen Open Air Festival in Stavanger, NO
08/23/25 @ Ravinia in Highland Park, IL
08/24/25 @ Ravinia in Highland Park, IL
09/02/25 @ Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA
09/03/25 @ Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA
09/28/25 @ Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA
10/18/25 @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Dallas, TX^
10/19/25 @ Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land in Houston, TX^
10/21/25 @ Zoo Amphitheatre in Oklahoma City, OK
10/23/25 @ Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, LA
10/24/25 @ Synovus Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park in Atlanta, GA^
10/26/25 @ Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL^
10/28/25 @ St. Augustine Amphitheatre in St. Augustine, FL^
10/29/25 @ Live Oak Bank Pavilion in Wilmington, NC^
10/30/25 @ Red Hat Amphitheatre in Raleigh, NC^
11/04/25 @ Barclays Center in New York, NY^
11/05/25 @ The Met in Philadelphia, PA^
11/07/25 @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, MA^
11/08/25 @ Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT
11/10/25 @ Schottenstein Center in Columbus, OH^
11/11/25 @ Fox Theatre in Detroit, MI^
11/13/25 @ Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, ON
11/14/25 @ Place Bell in Montreal, QC
11/16/25 @ Fishers Event Center in Indianapolis, IN^
11/17/25 @ The Factory in St. Louis, MO
11/19/25 @ Paramount Theatre in Denver, CO^
11/20/25 @ Maverik Center in Salt Lake City, UT^
11/22/25 @ Thunder Valley Casino in Lincoln, CA
11/23/25 @ The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park in San Diego, CA^
12/03/25 @ Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC^
12/05/25 @ WAMU Theater in Seattle, WA^
12/07/25 @ Theater of the Clouds in Portland, OR^
12/09/25 @ Paramount Theatre in Oakland, CA^
^Live Nation Date

The Warning Announces ‘Keep Me Fed’ U.S. Headline Tour And Dates Supporting Halsey

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The Warning Announces ‘Keep Me Fed’ U.S. Headline Tour And Dates Supporting Halsey

Rock sister-trio from Monterrey, Mexico, The Warning announce their much anticipated return to the states with a headline tour. The Keep Me Fed US tour kicks off on July 5th in Milwaukee, making stops in Atlanta, Nashville, New York, and more, concluding in Minneapolis on July 23rd. Presales start at 10am Local on Thursday and General Onsale on Friday at 10am Local.

The Warning will also be opening for select dates on Halsey’s For My Last Trick US tour. Their latest offering, Keep Me Fed, has amassed over 155 million streams globally, landing them #1 on Billboard’s Emerging Artist chart, and cemented the band as the biggest album debut for an all-female rock group in the 2020s.

The Warning had an incredible year in 2024, receiving nominations at the Latin GRAMMYs, VMA and EMAs. They also lit up television screens across the country with performances on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE! and The Kelly Clarkson show.

Halsey US Support Tour
May 10 – Toyota Pavilion – Concord, CA
May 12 – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre – Phoenix, AZ
May 14 – Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles, CA
May 17 – Dos Equis Pavilion – Dallas, TX
May 18 – Choctaw Grand Theater – Durant, OR
May 19 – Walmart Amphitheatre – Rogers, AR
May 21 – Ascend Amphitheater – Nashville, TN
May 22 – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre – Alpharetta, GA
May 24 – Midflorida Credit Union Amphitheatre – Tampa, FL
May 25 – Hard Rock Live – Hollywood, FL

The Warning US Headline Tour
July 5 – Summerfest – Milwaukee, WI
July 6 – The Factory – St. Louis, MO
July 8 – Aztec – San Antonio, TX
July 9 – Warehouse Live – Houston, TX
July 11 – House of Blues – Orlando, FL
July 12 – The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA (previously rescheduled*)
July 13 – The Basement East – Nashville, TN (previously rescheduled*)
July 15 – The Ritz – Raleigh, NC
July 16 – The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD
July 18 – Palladium – New York City, NY
July 19 – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA
July 20 – Kemba Live – Columbus, OH
July 22 – Riviera Theatre – Chicago, IL
July 23 – The Fillmore – Minneapolis, MN

Alan Niven’s ;Sound N’ Fury; Delivers Untold Rock ‘n’ Roll Stories from Guns N’ Roses, The Rolling Stones & More

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Alan Niven’s ;Sound N’ Fury; Delivers Untold Rock ‘n’ Roll Stories from Guns N’ Roses, The Rolling Stones & More

Experience rock history through sharp, engaging stories featuring icons like Guns N’ Roses, The Rolling Stones, and Aerosmith ― perfect for music lovers and the uninitiated alike ― from legendary manager Alan Niven.

Most rock ’n’ roll books are a bore. They all have the same narrative arc and are aimed at the dwindling following that now follows an artist that has long passed their AARP date.

Sound N’ Fury does not have a story arc. It is a collection of anecdotes, like a record comprised of various tracks ― each one has its point and purpose. Alan Niven, who guided Guns N’ Roses from the gutter of Los Angeles to Wembley Stadium, shares stories from his remarkable life as a manager with an immediacy delivered by an extraordinary recall of dialogue. Readers will encounter not just Guns N’ Roses (who have sold almost 10 million tickets to their shows) but The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Clarence Clemons, Whitesnake, Elton John, and others who came from humble origins and experienced fame known only to few. Small-town minds collided with worldwide adulation, expectations, and demands. The results are amusing, affirming, and, predictably, disastrous. Keep in mind that rock ’n’ roll is God’s occupation for the unemployable.

Written with a crisp and fluid style, the magnificence and idiocy of the music world will dance off the pages and engross even those who are not rock fans.

Queen, Herbie Hancock & Barbara Hannigan Named 2025 Polar Music Prize Laureates

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Queen, Herbie Hancock & Barbara Hannigan Named 2025 Polar Music Prize Laureates

Queen are among the recipients of the 2025 Polar Music Prize Laureates along with Herbie Hancock and Barbara Hannigan. The trio will join the roll call of trailblazing artists all bestowed with the prestigious honor, which celebrates excellence in music. The Polar Music Prize ceremony takes place on Tuesday 27 May in Stockholm at the Grand Hotel and is broadcast live in Sweden on TV4 at 8pm (CET).

For three decades, the Polar Music Prize has honored and recognized pioneering musical legacy. The 2025 recipients will add their names to the list of innovators from contemporary and classical music, winning one of the creative realm’s most coveted modern accolades. The Polar Music Prize is presented at a ceremony in Stockholm in the presence of the Swedish Royal Family, and each Laureate will receive money of one million Swedish Krona.

On being chosen, Queen said: “We are highly and deeply honoured to be given the Polar Music Prize this year. It’s incredible, thank you so much”

Herbie Hancock said: “The Polar Music Prize is a prestigious honour, and I am both thrilled and humbled to be a recipient. The Laureates who have come before me have left an indelible mark on humanity through their profound examples of inspiration and dedication.”

Barbara Hannigan said: “I am deeply moved and humbled to receive this year’s Polar Music Prize. Thank you so much for including me among this incredible and inspiring group of Laureates.”

Marie Ledin, managing director of the Polar Music Prize, added: “It is our immense privilege to honour and award these three Laureates at the 2025 Polar Music Prize. Queen, a band synonymous with the very fabric of pop culture, have made an impact on music that spans decades, generations and genres. They are a most deserving recipient, beloved the world over.

“Herbie Hancock is a musical legend and tour de force. His music has pushed boundaries in jazz, funk soul and R&B, and we are thrilled to honour his enduring legacy. Barbara Hannigan is a presence like no other; a passionate soprano and conductor of a unique and courageous path. We are looking forward to celebrating all three recipients at this year’s event.”

Formed in 1970, Queen – Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon (who joined the band in 1971) – are one of the most enduring and compelling bands ever to have emerged from the UK. Fusing an eclectic blend of progressive rock, hard rock, heavy metal, arena pomp and pop accessibility, their music is unmistakable. It was the band’s vocal harmonies, in particular, that marked them out as such a unique proposition on the world stage. “We blended very well together,” said Taylor. “We developed our vocal sound which was very much the three voices and that was very recognisable.”

May added: “The three of us could all sing and we had one of the greatest singers in the world in Freddie, of course. I don’t think we quite knew it at the time. We were fortunate because when the three of us sang in unison within the harmony parts, it made a very distinctive tuneful sound.”

Unlike many of their peers, Queen embraced feverous audience participation, which became a calling card of their legendary live performances. May said: “It was an epiphany for us when we suddenly realised everyone was singing everything at our concerts, so we thought – why don’t we encourage it? From then on, we were a band completely interacting with our audience. It was a big step at the time to do that.”

Freddie Mercury’s prowess as a frontman, with his charisma, penchant for theatrics and incredible range, made him one of the all-time greatest rock stars. “He’s very complex, Freddie,” continued May. “A very shy person who became this very powerful person on stage, and he understood how people connect. He was a leader on stage. A leader of the people. He had an extraordinary voice.”

Together, Queen remain one of the world’s biggest-selling musical artists, with over 300 million record sales and a legacy that continues to enthral, influence and inspire.

Lollapalooza 2025 Unveils Star-Studded Lineup Featuring Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler The Creator, TWICE & More!

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Lollapalooza 2025 Unveils Star-Studded Lineup Featuring Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler The Creator, TWICE & More!

Lollapalooza has unveiled its 2025 lineup, led by superstars Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator, Sabrina Carpenter, RUFUS DU SOL, Luke Combs, TWICE, A$AP Rocky and Korn, and featuring performances by Gracie Abrams, Doechii, Dom Dolla, Djo, The Marías, Martin Garrix, Cage The Elephant, Clairo, and much, much more. The iconic annual music celebration takes place July 31-August 3, with more than 170 artists on eight stages, delivering four full days of music and interactive programming in Chicago’s crown jewel, Grant Park.

Guaranteed lowest price 4-Day Tickets will be available Thursday, March 20 at 10am CT for one hour only. This is the only way to guarantee the lowest price on 4-Day General Admission, GA+, VIP and Platinum Tickets. Ticket prices will increase at 11am CT when the Public On-Sale begins. To sign up for the presale, purchase tickets and shop Lolla’s debut Core Essentials merch collection visit www.lollapalooza.com. Hotel and Festival Experience packages are also available now with exclusive festival rates and offerings.

1-Day and 2-Day Tickets, along with the lineup-by-day will be available at a later date. Kids eight and under may attend for free with a ticketed adult and enjoy Kidzapalooza, Presented by Lifeway Kefir, an interactive music playground within the festival featuring a lineup of family-friendly performances, activities, music, and dance workshops and more.

In an exciting year of firsts, Olivia Rodrigo will make her highly anticipated debut at Lollapalooza Chicago in 2025, while Sabrina Carpenter returns as a headliner, just two years after her debut Grant Park performance. In addition, Luke Combs will make history as Lolla’s first-ever country closer, TWICE will be the first female K-pop group to headline Lollapalooza Chicago, and Korn will return to the Lolla stage for the first time since 1997.

Every year, Lollapalooza sets the bar with a deeply diverse musical lineup, giving music lovers a front row look at the next generation of rock and roll legends. This year’s must-see all-stars on the rise include Mk.gee, Mau P, Barry Can’t Swim, Magdalena Bay, and Fujii Kaze, while Alex Warren, Gigi Perez, Bilmuri, and floweroflove serve as this year’s class of breakout performers.

Lollapalooza is thrilled to partner with the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras (CYSO), where students helped unveil this year’s lineup through an exciting blend of contemporary and classical music. Lolla takes pride in showcasing the talent and dedication of young musicians in Chicago, who arranged and performed renditions of songs by Olivia Rodrigo, Korn, Doechii, and Dom Dolla, that were shared on Lolla’s socials in advance of today’s lineup announcement. CYSO will also perform at this year’s festival. Through initiatives like this, Lollapalooza aims to inspire the next generation of musicians by providing unique opportunities to foster their talent.

Lollapalooza’s contribution to the City of Chicago leads all festivals in the region. While the festival takes place over a four-day weekend in the summer, organizers strive to deliver meaningful engagement programs and create positive impacts in the city year-round. Lollapalooza works to support the local community in various areas, with a focus on introducing Chicago youth to creative opportunities in the festival industry and reducing barriers to arts access in Chicago schools. Reaffirming this commitment, organizers created the Lollapalooza Arts Education Fund, a $2.2M donation to support arts and education in Chicago Public Schools. In addition, Lollapalooza partners with local nonprofits including After School Matters, Community Goods, and Yollocalli to integrate art by Chicago youth into the festival, hosts the annual Lollapalooza & Sue-os Festival Job Fair to increase access to careers in the festival industry, and engages with the Chicago arts and culture community year-round through ongoing partnerships with Festival University, Kennedy King College, Teens in the Park Fest, Black Culture Week, and Musically Fed. As a part of Lollapalooza’s commitment to community relations, the festival has also improved communal spaces by funding the Grant Park Tennis and Pickleball Court Project.

The Momentary Unveils 2025 Music Lineup Featuring Alabama Shakes, GloRilla, Megan Moroney & More

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The Momentary Unveils 2025 Music Lineup Featuring Alabama Shakes, GloRilla, Megan Moroney & More

The Momentary announced their 2025 music slate, including the lineups for their outdoor Live on the Green series and indoor RODE house series. The Momentary, which recently celebrated its fifth anniversary, has become the “epicenter of the arts and music community” (VenuesNow) in Bentonville, solidifying its reputation as a premier performance destination for Grammy winners and rising artists alike. 2025 will see a wide-ranging lineup, offering shows for every music lover.

The Live on the Green 2025 series will bring a dynamic lineup of artists to Bentonville’s sprawling outdoor lawn, kicking off on April 26 with CMA Award-winner and GRAMMY Best New Artist nominee Megan Moroney. The series will also feature Alabama Shakes (July 22), reuniting for their first tour in eight years and performing hits from their GRAMMY-winning album Sound & Color, critically acclaimed indie pop-rock group Hippo Campus (May 25) who are stopping in Bentonville as part of their Flood North American tour, 8X BET Award nominee and 3X GRAMMY-nominated rap powerhouse GloRilla (June 13), genre-blurring indie-pop artist Still Woozy (August 4), and reggae legends Ziggy Marley & Burning Spear (October 3). Additional acts will be announced soon.

“Our goal at the Momentary is to curate a music experience that resonates with every kind of listener, from lifelong fans to those discovering new sounds,” said Will Eubanks, Director of Music and Production at the Momentary. With this year’s lineup, we’re bringing a dynamic mix of acclaimed artists and rising stars that showcase the diversity and energy of today’s music scene.”

The Momentary is also home to the indoor RODE House Music Series. The RODE House series kicked off with indie rock powerhouse Real Estate on February 7, and will continue to feature an illustrious lineup of performers this spring. The series will include performances by Greyhounds & King Cabbage Brass Band (March 1), Oh He Dead (March 6), Wonder Women of Country (March 7), TRAITORS (March 8), The Main Squeeze (March 28), Jessica Pratt (April 6), TOKIMONSTA (May 3), and Wallice (May 9).

The Momentary is also set to host FreshGrass | Bentonville, a two-day, all-ages festival celebrating the best in American and global roots music and folk traditions. The 2025 festival will take place May 16-17 and will feature performances by Lukas Nelson, Shaky Graves, Bela Fleck, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, La Do-a, Alison Brown, Jesse Welles, Sister Sadie, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Lost Bayou Ramblers, The Langan Band and more. FreshGrass | Bentonville has welcomed over 20,000 attendees and a variety of phenomenal talents to the Momentary since its inception. Past performers include Billy Strings, Sierra Ferrell, Trombone Shorty, Jason Isbell, and Mavis Staples, among many others. For more information and tickets, please visit theMomentary.org/FreshGrass.

Lyle Lovett Announces 2025 U.S. Tour with The Large Band

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Lyle Lovett Announces 2025 U.S. Tour with The Large Band

4x Grammy Award-winning singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett has announced new tour dates to his extensive 2025 tour – this time with his Large Band. Tickets for the shows with his Large Band will be available this week, with pre-sale starting today, March 18, at 10:00AM local time, followed by general on-sale this Friday, March 21, at 10:00AM local time. For tickets, go to www.lylelovett.com/tour.

Lovett is currently on tour with his Acoustic Group which wraps on May 4 in Rockport, MA, at the Shalin Liu Performance Center. He will then kick off the 39-date run with his Large Band on June 19 at Yaamava’ Theater in Highland, CA. The full tour itinerary is listed below.

Whether touring solo or with his Acoustic Group or his Large Band, Lovett’s live performances show not only the breadth of this Texas legend’s deep talents, but also the diversity of his influences, making him one of the most compelling and captivating musicians in popular music.

A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. Since his self-titled debut in 1986, Lyle Lovett has evolved into one of music’s most vibrant and iconic performers. Among his many accolades, besides the four Grammy Awards, Lovett was given the Americana Music Association’s inaugural Trailblazer Award, and was named Texas State Musician. Earlier this year, he was honored with the International Trailblazer Award at the UK Americana Music Awards. His works, rich and eclectic, are some of the most beloved of any artist working today.

2025 Tour Dates:
April 3 – Nashville, TN – Schermerhorn Symphony Center#
April 4 – Nashville, TN – Schermerhorn Symphony Center#
April 5 – Nashville, TN – Schermerhorn Symphony Center#
April 22 – Lynchburg, VA – Historic Academy Theatre*
April 23 – Greensburg, PA – The Palace Theatre*
April 24 – Wilmington, DE – The Grand Opera House*
April 25 – York, PA – Appell Center for the Performing Arts*
April 26 – Tarrytown, NY – Tarrytown Music Hall*
April 27 – Concord, NH – Capitol Center for the Arts – Chubb Theatre*
April 29 – Portsmouth, NH – The Music Hall*
April 30 – Brownfield, ME – Stone Mountain Arts Center*
May 1 – Cranston, RI – The Park Theatre*
May 2 – Lexington, MA – Cary Hall*
May 3 – Rockport, MA – Shalin Liu Performance Center*
May 4 – Rockport, MA – Shalin Liu Performance Center*
June 19 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Theater
June 20 – Los Angeles, CA – The Orpheum Theatre
June 21 – Napa, CA – Uptown Theatre Napa
June 22 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery
June 25 – Santa Rosa, CA – Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
June 26 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live – Sacramento
June 27 – Eugene, OR – Cuthbert Amphitheater
June 28 – Carnation, WA – Remlinger Farms
June 29 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall
July 2 – Boise, ID – Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden
July 3 – Idaho Falls, ID – Mountain America Center
July 4 – Bozeman, MT – The ELM
July 5 – Ketchum, ID – The Argyros Performing Arts Center
July 8 – Jackson, WY – Jackson Hole Center for the Arts – Center Theater
July 9 – Sandy, UT – Sandy Amphitheater
July 11 – Aspen, CO – Belly Up Aspen
July 12 – Beaver Creek, CO – Vilar Performing Arts Center
July 13 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre^
July 16 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
July 17 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater
July 18 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory
July 19 – Chicago, IL – The Auditorium
July 20 – Bay Harbor, MI – Great Lakes Center for the Arts
July 23 – Richmond, KY – EKU Center for the Arts
July 24 – Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Theatre
July 25 – LaGrange, GA – Sweetland Amphitheatre
July 26 – Greensboro, NC – Steven Tanger Center for Performing Arts
July 27 – Richmond, VA – Dominion Energy Center
July 29 – Lowell, MA – Lowell Memorial Auditorium
July 30 – Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod Melody Tent
July 31 – Sidney, ME – Bowl in the Pines
August 1 – Shelburne, VT – The Green at Shelburne Museum
August 2 – Katonah, NY – Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts – Venetian Theater
August 3 – Hammondsport, NY – Concerts At Point of the Bluff
August 5 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall
August 6 – Selbyville, DE – Freeman Arts Pavilion

August 7 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap!
# with the Nashville Symphony
* with Acoustic Group
^ support from The Blind Boys of Alabama
! support from Asleep at the Wheel

Old Settler’s Music Festival 2025: A Four-Day Celebration of Bluegrass, Folk & Americana

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Old Settler’s Music Festival 2025: A Four-Day Celebration of Bluegrass, Folk & Americana

The 38th Annual Old Settler’s Music Festival announces its schedule for its annual family-friendly event April 24-27 just 45 minutes south of Austin Texas, on a beautiful 145-acre ranch. Whether you are coming for the day or the weekend, there is flexibility to camp or stay for the day. Kids activities, yoga, glamping, onsite parking, RV friendly campgrounds, food and merch vendors and much more. On Wednesday of the festival, attendees and amateur musicians can sign up to play an open mic night which has become an annual tradition. There are different options for tickets including 4-Day, 3-Day and single-day festival passes, with options for early entry, VIP access, RVs and parking. Walk-in camping is included in all entry tickets. Kids tickets are only $5.

Old Settler’s Music Festival partners include Camphost, KUTX, Collings Guitars, The Natural Gardener, HEB, City of Buda, Band Aid School of Music, Habitat Camping Rentals, Radio Coffee & Beer, THC Provisions, The Austin Chronicle, Sun Radio, Zilker Belts, KOOP Radio, CASA of Central Texas, Central Texas Bluegrass Association and KLKT.

Music Schedule:

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
5 – 9 p.m. Open Mic, 2nd Stage

Thursday, April 24, 2025
3:45 -4:45 p.m. Katie Shore, Main Stage
4:45 -5:15 p.m. Steel Betty, 2nd Stage
5:15 – 6:30 p.m. Tony Kamel & Kym Warner, Main Stage
6:30 -7 p.m. Steel Betty, 2nd Stage
7-8:30 p.m. Sister Sadie, Main Stage
8:30-9:15 p.m. Katie Shore, 2nd Stage
9:15-10:45 p.m. Wild Child, Main Stage

Friday, April 25, 2025
12:15-1:15 p.m. Harvest Thieves, Main Stage
1:15-1:45 p.m. Valley Flower, 2nd Stage
1:45-2:45 p.m. Grace Rowland, Main Stage
2:45-3:15 p.m. Valley Flower, 2nd Stage
3:15-4:30 p.m. Jeff Plankenhorn, Main Stage
4:30-5 p.m. Grace Rowland, 2nd Stage
5-6:15 p.m. Del Castillo Trio, Main Stage
6:15-7 p.m. Fennario Flats, 2nd Stage
7-8:30 p.m. The Travelin’ McCourys, Main Stage
8:30-9:15 p.m. Fennario Flats, 2nd Stage
9:15 p-10:45 p.m. Watchhouse, Main Stage

Saturday, April 26, 2025
Noon-1 p.m. Shred Lasso, Main Stage
1:30-2:30 p.m. Jack Barksdale, Main Stage
3-4:15 p.m. Tim O’Brien Band, Main Stage
4:15-5 p.m. Owens Brothers, 2nd Stage
5-6:15 p.m. Heartless Bastards, Main Stage
6:15-7 p.m. Jeff Plankenhorn, 2nd Stage
7-8:30 p.m. Yonder Mountain String Band, Main Stage
8:30-9:15 p.m. Jack Barksdale, 2nd Stage
9:15-10:45 p.m. The Devil Makes Three, Main Stage

Sunday, April 27, 2025
10 a.m. Youth Talent Contest, Main Stage
11:30-12:45 p.m. Tray Wellington Band, Main Stage
12:45-1:15 p.m. Owens Brothers, 2nd Stage
1:15 2:45 p.m. Darrell Scott, Main Stage
2:45-3:30 p.m. Owens Brothers, 2nd Stage
3:30-5 p.m. Sierra Hull, Main Stage

Old Settler’s has grown from a one-day bluegrass festival in 1987 into a nationally renowned four-day event attracting loyal music fans. Many return annually for amazing performances by both legendary and up-and-coming bluegrass, folk and Americana artists such as Jason Isbell, Brandi Carlile, Béla Fleck, Jerry Douglas, the War and Treaty, Alison Krauss, Los Lobos, the Jayhawks, Milk Carton Kids and the McCrary Sisters, and local favorites including Sarah Jarosz, Shakey Graves, Ray Wylie Hubbard and Shinyribs. A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Old Settler’s Music Festival is directed and staffed largely by devoted volunteers. The mission of Old Settler’s Music Festival Inc. is to bring a legacy of American roots music to a new age of listeners while preserving the music and a strong culture of family, friends, and community.

For more information, visit oldsettlersmusicfest.org

Greensky Bluegrass Expands 2025 North American Tour with New Summer Dates

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Greensky Bluegrass Expands 2025 North American Tour with New Summer Dates

Progressive Bluegrass-Americana troubadours Greensky Bluegrass have expanded their highly successful North American headline tour, with new dates this Summer 2025.

Additional stops include Buffalo, Asheville, Cincinnati, two nights in Interlochen, MI and more. See below for the complete list of dates.

Artist presale begins on Wednesday, March 19 at 10 A.M. ET. General on-sale begins on Friday, March 21 at 10 A.M. ET. More info HERE.

For over two decades now, progressive bluegrass band Greensky Bluegrass—Anders Beck (dobro), Michael Arlen Bont (banjo), Dave Bruzza (guitar), Mike Devol (upright bass), and Paul Hoffman (mandolin)—have become known for their dynamic live performances and extensive touring schedule. With music reflecting their own lives and collective experiences, their songwriting stays true to traditional bluegrass.

The band’s die-hard fans travel in droves across the country and pack multiple-night show runs at iconic venues like Red Rocks and The Ryman. “As songwriters and musicians, we have a need for people to be on board, we’re not just regurgitating the same shit,” explains Bruzza.Hoffman adds, “We aren’t a band all for money. We did it for romantic reasons such as love, catharsis, and because it mattered to us and the listeners.

It would be easy to make decisions based on our needs to eat or the desires of others, but that’s not doing it for love. We love what we do, and we’re grateful for the love we receive in return from the people listening.” Bruzza continues, “I hope they know we’re doing this for us and them.”

BLUEGRASS GREENSKY TOUR DATES
April 19—Atlanta, GA—SweetWater 420 Fest
May 17—Clive, IA—Greenbelt Music Festival
June 19—Telluride, CO—Telluride Bluegrass Festival
June 20—Telluride, CO—Telluride Bluegrass Festival
June 25—Omaha, NE—Slowdown
June 26—Kansas City, MO—Uptown Theater
June 27—Eau Claire, WI—Blue Ox Festival
June 28—Nashville, IN—Brown County Music Center
July 2—Huber Heights, OH—Rose Music Center
July 3—Buffalo, NY—Outer Harbor
July 4—Garrettsville, OH—Grassfire Festival
July 5—Chicago, IL—The Salt Shed (outdoors)
July 17—Asheville, NC—Asheville Yards
July 18—High Point, NC—Cohab Space
July 19—Snowshoe, WV—4848 Festival
July 20—Cincinnati, OH—Riverfront Live
August 9—Alta, WY—Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival
August 21—Detroit, MI—The Fillmore
Aug 22 —Interlochen, MI—Kresge Auditorium (On Sale April 4)
Aug 23—Interlochen, MI—Kresge Auditorium (On Sale April 4)
Sep 13—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre*
Sep 19-21—North Adams, MA—FreshGrass
Sep 20-21—Annapolis, MD—Annapolis Baygrass Festival
Oct 10—St. Louis, MO—The Pageant
Oct 11—St. Paul, MN—Palace Theatre
*with special guest Margo Price

Wyatt Flores Expands ‘Welcome Back To The Plains Tour’ with New Summer Dates

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Wyatt Flores Expands ‘Welcome Back To The Plains Tour’ with New Summer Dates

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Wyatt Flores will continue his extensive “Welcome Back To The Plains Tour” this summer with newly confirmed stops at Grand Junction, CO’s Warehouse 25 Sixty-Five, Emigrant, MT’s The Old Saloon and Sandy, UT’s Sandy Amphitheater. See below for complete tour itinerary.

Tickets for the new dates will be available for pre-sale starting tomorrow, March 19 at 10:00am local time with general on-sale following this Friday, March 21 at 10:00am local time. $1 from each ticket sold will go to support the Red Dirt Relief Fund.

In addition to the upcoming headline dates, Flores will also join 49 Winchester for an extensive tour across the U.K. and Europe this fall. Full details can be found at www.wyattfloresmusic.com

An electric live performer, Flores released his first live album, Live At Cain’s Ballroom, earlier this year via Island Records (stream/purchase here). Recorded during Flores’ sold-out shows at Tulsa’s Cain’s Ballroom this past December, the album features songs from across his catalogue as well as a cover of Turnpike Troubadours’ “Ringing In The Year,” and led Country Cue to praise, “a compelling live recording that masterfully captures the authentic spirit of his performances.”

The live project adds to a breakout year for Flores, who released his full-length debut album, Welcome to the Plains, this past fall (stream/purchase here). Produced by Beau Bedford (Orville Peck, Shane Smith & The Saints), the project details Flores’ journey as he balances the struggle of leaving his hometown of Stillwater, OK with the highs and lows of life on the road. In celebration of the release, Flores was recently featured as part of NPR Music’s “Tiny Desk Concert” series, made his late-night television debut on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” performed on “CBS Saturday Morning”and spoke with NPR’s “All Things Considered.”

Born and raised in Oklahoma, the Mexican-American artist has established himself as one of country music’s most vital voices with his three previous EPs, including Half Life. Receiving widespread critical attention, The New York Timespraised, “Wyatt Flores…Has a Superpower: Tapping Emotions,” while NPR Music declared, “a fantastic record…he is making a big splash out there” and Holler proclaimed, “Flores at his gloriously life affirming, existential best.”

Flores has also been recognized as one of Rolling Stone’s 25 “Future of Music” artists, received a nomination for Emerging Act of the Year at the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards, was selected as Amazon’s Breakthrough Artist of the Year, included in Spotify’s Hot Country Class of 2024 and CMT’s Listen Up class, and made his Grand Ole Opry debut. Additionally, Flores has garnered over 325 million streams to date, saw his 2022 breakout single, “Please Don’t Go,” scale the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart and had his song, “Before I Do,” with Jake Kohn featured on the soundtrack for the Twisters movie. Most recently, Flores was highlighted as part of the Country Music Hall of Fame’s latest “American Current” exhibit.

LIVE AT CAIN’S BALLROOM TRACK LIST
1. Welcome To The Plains
2. Life Lessons
3. Little Town
4. Break My Bones
5. Wildcat
6. Stillwater
7. Losing Sleep
8. I Believe In God
9. When I Die
10. Half Life
11. Orange Bottles
12. Oh Susannah
13. Ringing In The Year
14. Please Don’t Go
15. Milwaukee
16. Don’t Wanna Say Goodnight
17. Forget Your Voice
18. West of Tulsa

WYATT FLORES CONFIRMED TOUR DATES

March 21-23—Brisbane, Australia—CMC Rocks 2025
April 4—Cottonwood, AL—Breakout at Big Creek Festival
April 5—Fort Lauderdale, FL—Tortuga Music Festival
April 6—St. Petersburg, FL—Jannus Live*
April 9—Memphis, TN—Graceland Soundstage†
April 10—New Orleans, LA—The Fillmore†
April 11—Gonzales, TX—Cattle Country Fest
April 24—Wilkesboro, NC—MerleFest
April 25—Anderson, SC—Wendell’s‡
April 26—Charlottesville, VA—Ting Pavilion*
April 29—Huntsville, AL—Mars Music Hall+
May 1—Columbia, MO—9th Street#
May 2—Stillwater, OK—Calf Fry Festival
May 4—Arlington, TX—Lone Star Smokeout
May 30—St. Louis, MO—Ballpark Village~
May 31—Lexington, KY—Railbird Music Festival
June 5—Clinton, IA—Tailgate N’ Tallboys Fest
July 7—Calgary, AB—Calgary Stampede
July 9—London, ON—Rock The Park
July 12—Cavendish, PE—Cavendish Beach Music Festival
July 18—Redmond, OR—Fairwell Festival
July 20—Whitefish, MT—Under the Big Sky Festival
July 22—Emigrant, MT—The Old Saloon^
July 24—Grand Junction, CO—Warehouse 25 Sixty-Five^
July 25—Sandy, UT—Sandy Amphitheater^
July 26—Yerington, NV—Night in the Country Festival
July 31-August 3—Chicago, IL—Lollapalooza
August 3—Saint Charles, IA—Hinterland Music Festival
August 13—Lewisburg, WV—State Fair of West Virginia
August 15—Montreal, Quebec—Lasso Festival 2025
October 4—Dublin, Ireland—3 Olympia Theatre**
October 5—Belfast, Northern Ireland—Telegraph Building**
October 7—Glasgow, Scotland—O2 Academy**
October 8—Manchester, England—Academy 1**
October 10—Leeds, England—Stylus**
October 11—Birmingham, England—O2 Institute**
October 14—London, England—Roundhouse**
October 16—Bristol, England—O2 Academy**
October 18—Ghent, Belgium—Club Wintercircus**
October 20—Amsterdam, Netherlands—Paradiso**
October 21—Groningen, Netherlands—De Oosterpoort**
October 22—Cologne, Germany—Carlswerk Victoria**
October 24— Berlin, Germany—Astra**
October 25—Hamburg, Germany—Docks**
October 26—Copenhagen, Denmark—Vega Main Hall**
October 28—Stockholm, Sweden—Filadelfia**
October 29—Oslo, Norway—Rockefeller**
*with special guest Noah Rinker
†with special guest Bayker Blankenship
‡with special guest Blake Whiten
+with special guest Drayton Farley
#with special guest Waylon Wyatt
~with special guest Kaitlin Butts
^with special guest Jonah Kagan
**supporting 49 Winchester

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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