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Guster Announces ‘Ooh La Luxe’ Deluxe Album and Final Leg of ‘We Also Have Eras’ Tour

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Guster Announces ‘Ooh La Luxe’ Deluxe Album and Final Leg of ‘We Also Have Eras’ Tour

Guster has unveiled Ooh La Luxe, an expanded edition of 2024’s critically acclaimed Ooh La La, available digitally via their own Ocho Mule Records on Friday, January 24.

Ooh La Luxe adds four previously unreleased tracks to Ooh La La, including a pair of demos and two brand new songs, “It’s Wild” and “Enchanté,” both of which will also be available on an extremely limited 7″ vinyl single available exclusively on the upcoming final leg of Guster’s landmark We Also Have Eras Tour. The deluxe new edition is heralded by today’s premiere of an edited version of the original album’s “When We Were Stars,” available everywhere now accompanied by an official music video.

A unique theatrical performance featuring extended “Evening with Guster” sets chronicling the band’s history from 1994 to the present day – complete with skits, costume changes, and more surprises – the We Also Have Eras Tour resumes for one last run beginning January 24 at Philadelphia, PA’s The Fillmore Philadelphia and then traveling the US through a February 15 tour finale at Los Angeles, CA’s historic Orpheum Theatre. In addition, Guster will join forces with the National Symphony Orchestra for two sold-out career-spanning performances at Washington, DC’s Kennedy Center on March 28 and 29. This summer will then see the seventh installment of Guster’s On The Ocean, an unforgettable three-day weekend of music and more set for August 8-10 at Thompson’s Point in guitarist Adam Gardner’s adopted hometown of Portland, ME.

Guster’s ninth studio album and first new LP in more than five years, Ooh La La marks a bold departure for the venerable band with a lush and acclaimed expansive sound rich in acoustic guitars and graceful piano work. Mainly produced by Josh Kaufman (The National, The Hold Steady) at Woodstock, NY’s Isokon Studio, with additional production from Ron Aniello (Bruce Springsteen, Bryce Dessner) and Rich Costey (Death Cab for Cutie, Of Monsters and Men), songs like the shimmering first single, “Keep Going” radiate an emotional undercurrent of undeniable warmth, telegraphing an irrepressible joy in the face of turmoil and unrest.

Ooh La La was met by applause and praise from such outlets as Goldmine, which wrote, “This is an album with grandeur. This is what can be built when bands allow themselves to be guided to a conclusion by a collaborator who helps them commit to a vision and vibe. The capacity to surrender to this kind of process has kept Guster relevant and has allowed them to broaden their base and build something most bands never get close to.” In addition, Guster celebrated the album with a wide-ranging appearance on CBS Saturday Morning that included an in-depth conversation about their 30-year career as well as live performances of three songs from Ooh La La including “Keep Going,” “Witness Tree,” and “Black Balloon.”

GUSTER – WE ALSO HAVE ERAS TOUR 2025
JANUARY
24 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia
25 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre (SOLD OUT)
26 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre and Ballroom
28 – Indianapolis, IN – Clowes Memorial Hall
29 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theatre
31 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
FEBRUARY
1 – Minneapolis, MN – State Theatre (SOLD OUT)
2 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
4 – Des Moines, IA – Hoyt Sherman Place
5 – Omaha, NE – The Admiral Theater
7 – Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre (SOLD OUT)
8 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Hall at Eccles Theater
11 – Seattle, WA – The Moore Theatre
12 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall (SOLD OUT)
14 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater
15 – Los Angeles, CA – The Orpheum Theatre
MARCH
28 – Washington, DC – The Kennedy Center * (SOLD OUT)
29 – Washington, DC – The Kennedy Center * (SOLD OUT)
AUGUST
8-10 – Portland, ME – On The Ocean 2025
* with The National Symphony Orchestra

j-hope Announces First-Ever Solo Tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ in North America

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j-hope Announces First-Ever Solo Tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ in North America

j-hope of iconic 21st century pop group BTS is set to make his highly anticipated North American solo tour debut this spring with ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ in NORTH AMERICA. Promoted by Live Nation, the 12-date tour will kick off on Thursday, March 13 with back-to-back shows at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. The tour will then continue with multiple nights in Chicago, Mexico City, San Antonio, and Oakland, before concluding in Los Angeles, CA, with his first headline stadium performances at BMO Stadium on Friday, April 4 and Sunday, April 6. In 2022, j-hope made a critically-acclaimed solo U.S. festival debut with an electrifying performance at Lollapalooza.

j-hope made his solo debut in 2018 with the release of his mixtape Hope World, which received widespread acclaim and peaked at number 38 on the US Billboard 200, marking the highest-charting album by a Korean solo artist at the time. In 2019, he made history as the first member of BTS to enter the Billboard Hot 100 as a soloist, with his hit single “Chicken Noodle Soup (feat. Becky G)”, debuting at number 81. His latest album, HOPE ON THE STREET, VOL.1, was released on March 29, 2024, through BIGHIT MUSIC, and has reached No. 5 on Billboard 200.

Tickets will be available starting with the ARMY MEMBERSHIP Presale (details below) beginning Wednesday, January 22 at 3pm local time. The general onsale begins Thursday, January 23 at 3pm local time at livenation.com. Ticketing info for the Los Angeles shows at BMO Stadium will be released at a later date due to the ongoing wildfires.

ARMY MEMBERSHIP holders can register for the presale on Weverse (HERE) now through Sunday, January 19 at 8pm ET to have their membership verified.

Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, post-show j-hope send-off event, pre-show soundcheck, specially designed gift item, early entry & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

j-hope (Jeong, Hoseok) is a South Korean rapper, dancer, songwriter, music producer and member of 21st century pop icons, BTS. Known as the ‘lead dancer’ of the group, j-hope boasts his performance skills that are nearly perfect. His originality in music as an artist also comes from the fact that he learned music through dance. j-hope has been participating in making music such as “Intro : Boy Meets Evil” and “MAMA” in WINGS, and his solo works.  j-hope’s first mixtape Hope World (March 2018) expressed his honest emotions and personal narratives, suggesting his vision as an artist. Globally-famed “Chicken Noodle Soup (feat. Becky G)” released in 2019 showcased his own musical personality with exhilarating energy and performance. j-hope also validated his capability as a creative director by leading all aspects—from music to concept and visual elements—of his solo album, Jack In The Box (July 2022), which addresses his passion and agony he goes through as an artist. In 2022, j-hope made history as the first South Korean act to headline a main stage at Lollapalooza. j-hope released a special album HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1 alongside docuseries ‘HOPE ON THE STREET’ in March 2024. He is set to embark on a high-anticipated first solo tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ in NORTH AMERICA’ starting in March, 2025.

2025 DATES

j-hope Tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ in NORTH AMERICA:
Thu Mar 13 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
Fri Mar 14 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
Mon Mar 17 – Chicago, IL – Allstate Arena
Tue Mar 18 – Chicago, IL – Allstate Arena
Sat Mar 22 – Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes
Sun Mar 23 – Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes
Wed Mar 26 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center
Thu Mar 27 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center
Mon Mar 31 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
Tue Apr 01 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
Fri Apr 4 – Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium *
Sun Apr 6 – Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium *
*Onsale date TBA

 

Kenny Chesney Brings Immersive Live Experience to Sphere Las Vegas for 2025 Residency

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Kenny Chesney Brings Immersive Live Experience to Sphere Las Vegas for 2025 Residency

For Kenny Chesney, known for exhaustive live shows that are long on the euphoria that comes from embracing the world and living life completely, it was only a matter of time until he found a new dimension. That moment is 2025, when the songwriter/superstar brings his full-tilt brand of American music to Sphere in Las Vegas.

“I’m always looking for ways to deepen the way No Shoes Nation experiences this music,” Chesney says of his decision to make 2025’s tour a trip to the next-level venue. “Over the years, they have shown me through their own response to these songs how passionate they are about what they mean, how these songs are part of their lives. When people give you that much heart, I want to give them even more.

“When we started talking about all of the possibilities playing Sphere offered, I was all in. Just the idea of 4D technology and the impossibly dialed in sound raises the experience for No Shoes Nation, literally immersing them in music, visuals, sound and being together. To me, this is going to be a whole new way of rocking the fans, and I can’t wait.”

The only country artist to be in Billboard’s Top 10 Touring Acts of the Last 25 Years for the last 15 years, Chesney joins the select cultural icons U2, Dead & Company, Eagles, Phish and Afterlife Presents Anyma to headline the 17,600-seat spherical venue that has redefined the live entertainment experience and employs next-generation technologies. Sphere is known for its 167,000 individual speakers, which can be dialed in to each section with dazzling specificity, and fully immersive visual capabilities that deliver over 171 million pixels across a 160,000 square foot screen wrapping up, over and around the audience, plus 4D technologies including haptic seats.

With technology so advanced, the video content had to be shot on a special camera developed specifically for Sphere’s configuration, these shows will deliver the eight-time Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year as he’s never been seen before. They will also heighten the sensation of the music as those speakers exist behind the 16K x 16K resolution wraparound screen, the world’s highest-resolution LED display.

So powerful was the technology that Chesney said “yes,” without ever attending a concert.

He explains, “When we started talking, I flew to Vegas with my key tour team. We stood on the floor as they ran the film of U2’s show and we were completely consumed. We could see the band, but it was so much more than that. It almost took what they were doing and multiplied it by another dimension.

“Knowing how much intensity our shows generate, my mind started thinking about all the things we could do. Once you see how the show wraps all the way around you, the dreaming begins.”

Kept under wraps for nearly a year, Chesney and his team, along with experts from Sphere Studios’ tech and creative teams, have been working to create what will be a whole new experience in the way his music is experienced. With a vast catalogue of songs to draw from, these landmark shows will deliver a fully immersive and completely unique experience.

To access the experience, there are several ways to find your dimension:
Vibee, the music-forward destination experience company, is the official VIP Concert & Hotel Package partner for Kenny Chesney’s Live at Sphere residency. Vibee is offering various package tiers, each which allow fans to exclusively get their hands on tickets ahead of the general public on-sale. All Vibee packages offer guests a choice of premium tickets including Sandbar (general admission floor) or reserved seating, a collectable laminate and lanyard and access to an immersive fan experience curated in partnership with Kenny Chesney himself. For more information and to get early access to tickets via packages on sale now, visit KennyChesney.Vibee.com.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, Jan. 31 starting at 10 a.m. PT.

Kenny Chesney Live at Sphere Las Vegas
Thursday, May 22
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Sunday, May 25
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GINO VANNELLI Shares Second Single And Video “Stormy River” From Upcoming Release ‘The Life I Got (To My Most Beloved)’ Due Feb. 7

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GINO VANNELLI Shares Second Single And Video “Stormy River” From Upcoming Release ‘The Life I Got (To My Most Beloved)’ Due Feb. 7

Acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer, and performer GINO VANNELLI has revealed a second single, “Stormy River,” from his upcoming album THE LIFE I GOT (TO MY MOST BELOVED) out February 7 via COA Productions with distribution by BFD / The Orchard. Written through a time of personal hardship as his late wife battled cancer, the self-written and self-produced album contains 11 finely etched tracks encompassing the emotional turmoil of losing one’s soulmate and finding the will to carry on.

“Stormy River” is a beautiful-yet-melancholic offering that sees GINO’s signature vocal range cascade across its heart-rending lyrics. It is accompanied by an intimate music video, both of which are out today, January 15. Stream/download “Stormy River” via your preferred digital platform HERE and watch its music video streaming below or via YouTube HERE.

GINO shares, “You will never know just how fragile you are until you are confronted with such a great loss that you begin to stare at the veil between life and death and find yourself trying to look through it, so as to see the one you love, your most beloved, that is gone.”

THE LIFE I GOT (TO MY MOST BELOVED) is GINO’s most intimate release in his expansive 50+ year career with sales exceeding 20 million albums worldwide. Marking his 22nd album overall and his first new studio album since 2019, it was written, arranged, produced, and recorded by GINO and co-producer Peter Fil at Inka Studio in Portland, OR, where GINO resides. Pre-order THE LIFE I GOT (TO MY MOST BELOVED) now on CD, vinyl, and digital download at https://orcd.co/ginovannellithelifeigot.

GINO has remained one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary music having sold over 20 million records worldwide. From rock, to jazz, to soul, even classical, he’s left no musical stone unturned. Starting his career in 1973, he was one of the first Caucasian artists to perform on Soul Train and toured with the legendary Stevie Wonder. He gained momentum with his first single, “People Gotta Move” in 1974 and continued to make waves as he releases his hit single, “I Just Wanna Stop” reached #1 in Canada and #4 in US on Billboard’s Hot 100. The single garnered GINO a Grammy Award-nomination for “Best Male Pop Vocal Performance” in 1978. In 1979, he won his second Juno Award for “Best Male Vocalist” and continued to churn out hits including the Top 10 singles “Living Inside Myself” (1981) and “Wild Horses” (1987).

GINO caught the attention of Pope John Paul II with his 2001 song “Parole Per Mio Padre” (Words For My Father) and performed it for the Pope himself at the Vatican. He then released Canto (BMG) in 2003 which featured contemporary classical songs sung in English, Italian, Spanish and French.

In 2013, GINO performed for the first time in over 15 years in Los Angeles, CA at the historic Saban Theater which was recorded and released as a CD/DVD compilation, Live In LA, in 2014 and charted at #1 on Amazon. In 2021, GINO released his latest album, More that A Good Thing, which contains a contemporary remake of “The River Must Flow” (from his Gold-certified 1976 album Brother To Brother) featuring Brian Mcknight on backing vocals and Michael Phillips on talk box.

Some things get better with age and GINO is the living embodiment of that sentiment. His standing as a powerful and innovative live performer has seen him continue to perform sold-out shows across the globe whether it’s piano-voice concerts in theaters, singing before symphony orchestras in concert halls, big bands or even pop ensembles. GINO has announced three new shows in 2025, with more to be announced in the following weeks. See him live at one of the below dates:
3/20 Austin, TX @ Paramount Theatre
3/22 Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage
10/11 St. Charles, IL @ Arcada Theatre

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GINO VANNELLI – The Life I Got (To My Most Beloved) Track Listing :
1. I Have Dreamed of Days Like This
2. Stormy River
3. No Where to Go But Up
4. The Life I Got
5. Come to Jesus Moment
6. A Little Bit Broken
7. It’s All Good Mama
8. The Hero You See in Me
9. Good Neighbors
10. Across the Dark Night
11. Keep On Walking

 

Midge Ure Brings ‘Band In A Box’ Tour to North America

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Midge Ure Brings ‘Band In A Box’ Tour to North America

Midge Ure is gearing up to make a highly anticipated return to North America with his innovative ‘Band In A Box’ tour, kicking off at the renowned Cruel World Fest in Pasadena, California, on May 17. Known for his groundbreaking work with Ultravox, Visage, and his celebrated solo career, Ure continues to captivate audiences with his ability to blend iconic hits with modern production techniques. This tour promises an electrifying mix of fan-favorites, performed with his long-time collaborator Charlie Round Turner in an intimate yet powerful format that showcases their mastery of guitars, synths, loops, and samples.

“This year sees the continuation of the sell out UK ‘Catalog Tour’ taking me into Belgium, Holland, Germany and Scandinavia with various festivals in South Africa and Dubai so I’m far from resting on my laurels.

“I’m nervous and excited about bringing my Band in a Box set up back into the US and Canada, especially forward to performing at the Cruel World Festival in Pasadena. A few friends and contemporaries have played there before and tell me great things. A great chance for listeners of Kroq and 91x from the old days to hear some of the songs those cutting edge stations used to play.”

Ure also recently released a live album Midge Ure Royal Albert Hall 04.10.23. The gig took place on his seventieth birthday in October of 2023, a one-night only concert at the iconic venue celebrating his entire catalogue including playing Ultravox’s Vienna album in full. Joined by his long-time Band Electronica and special guests, cellist Caroline Dale (London Metropolitan Orchestra, Peter Gabriel, David Gilmour, Sinead O’Connor), and composer Ty Unwin who worked with Midge on his 2017 Orchestrated album.

Midge talks about the recording: “This album was never meant to happen. The restrictions involved when playing a prestigious venue like the Royal Albert Hall were so great that recording audio or video was out of the question, or so I thought. Modern mixing desks have the capability to multitrack record these days so we tend to record most shows, so finding out we had a recording of that magical evening was a relief. A deal was struck with the venue and this is the result. A little moment captured forever.”

Midge Ure on playing the 2025 Cruel Fest Line-Up. “Having seen most of my musician friends play Cruel World I was feeling a little ‘left out’ but with the success of my ‘Band in a Box Tour’ of North America last year I felt this was the right performance format and the perfect time to step up and play some of those Ultravox, Visage and solo tunes.” He adds “‘Band in a box’ is me and long time keyboard sidekick Charlie Round Turner jumping between guitars and synths, loops and samples to bring the audience the sound and feel those classic tunes deserve.”

Midge Ure is still hosting his Backstage Lockdown Club giving fans exclusive access to a series of intimate, musical events on a monthly subscription basis.

Tour Dates
May 17 – Pasadena, CA – Cruel World Fest
May 18 – San Francisco, CA – The Chapel
May 19 – Denver , CO – Oriental Theater
May 21 – Pawling, NY – Daryl’s House
May 22 New York, NY – Sony Hall
May 23 – Philadelphia, PA – TBA
May 24 – Mississauga, ON, Canada – Classic Bowl

2025 International Blues Challenge Winners Announced: Joce Reyome, Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, And More

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2025 International Blues Challenge Winners Announced: Joce Reyome, Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, And More

After a memorable 40th IBC (International Blues Challenge) last week in Memphis attended by several thousand from around the globe, The Blues Foundation is pleased to announce the 2025 IBC winners:

Best Self Produced CD: Piper & The Hard Times: Revelation
Best Harmonica: Jock Webb Sr., Ra’Shad The Blues Kid
Solo/Duo Guitar: Nick Charles
Solo/Duo Second Place: 2 Blues for You
Solo/Duo First Place: Joce Reyome
Most Promising Guitar: Dylan Salfer
Band Third Place: Dylan Salfer Band
Band Second Place: Ra’Shad The Blues Kid
Band First Place: Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal

The Blues Foundation is a world-renowned Memphis-based organization whose mission is to preserve blues heritage, celebrate blues recording and performance, expand worldwide awareness of the blues, and ensure the future of this uniquely American art form. Founded in 1980, the Foundation has approximately 4,000 individual members and 180 affiliated blues societies representing another 50,000 fans and professionals worldwide.

The Blues Foundation’s signature honors and events – the Blues Music Awards, Blues Hall of Fame Inductions, International Blues Challenge, and Keeping the Blues Alive Awards – make it the international hub of blues music. Its HART Fund provides the blues community with medical assistance for musicians in need, while Blues in the Schools programs and Generation Blues Scholarships expose new generations to blues music. The Blues Hall of Fame Museum, located in Downtown Memphis, adds the opportunity for blues lovers of all ages to interact with blues music and history.

Throughout the year, the Blues Foundation staff serves the global blues community with answers, information, and news.

Elmore James’ Hits & Rarities: A Definitive Collection of Slide Guitar Blues Mastery To Be Released In 2025

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Elmore James’ Hits & Rarities: A Definitive Collection of Slide Guitar Blues Mastery To Be Released In 2025

Without Elmore James, the slashing sound of electric blues slide guitar would have been very different indeed. The Richland, Mississippi native played an immeasurable role in defining the modern concept of applying a bottleneck across the strings of a guitar, and his tortured vocal cries and wails were every bit the thoroughly thrilling equal of his sizzling fretwork. Sunset Blvd.’s Hits & Rarities offers a definitive look at the legendary James’ later career, offering 36 classic songs from his last great blast of recording for Harlem producer Bobby Robinson in Chicago, New York and New Orleans. It’s available in two-CD and two-LP configurations.

Spanning 1959-1963, the set offers a magnificent overview of Elmore’s releases on the Fire and Enjoy labels. Its searing contents offer superlative testimony as to why James is considered one of the greatest slide guitarists in blues history. The collection’s doom-laden opening track “The Sky Is Crying,” cut with Elmore and his trusty Windy City band, the Broomdusters, revived his career when it became a major R&B hit in 1960. This deeply moving version of his immortal “It Hurts Me Too” dented those same charts posthumously for the slide wizard in 1965.

James revisited several of his other classics for Robinson as well; “Standing At The Crossroads,” “I Believe,” “Talk To Me Baby,” and “Twelve Year Old Boy” hit at least as hard as his previous waxings of the songs. Of the fresh originals, “One Way Out” (cut shortly before Sonny Boy Williamson #2 waxed his better-known version) and a Crescent City-cut “Shake Your Moneymaker” are blistering houserockers, while the stunning “Something Inside Me” reigns as one of the most agonizing downbeat blues in the proud history of the idiom. “Bobby’s Rock” and “Pickin’ The Blues” compellingly spotlight Elmore’s singular prowess on his axe.

James gained plenty of experience as a working bluesman long before he ever set foot in a recording studio. He rambled with revered Delta bluesman Robert Johnson and gigged with the second Sonny Boy (Rice Miller) prior to making his belated debut on shellac with his first version of “Dust My Broom” for Lillian McMurry’s Jackson, Miss.-based Trumpet label. It pierced the R&B Top Ten during the spring of 1952.

Instead of encoring for Trumpet, James hightailed it up to Chicago, where he formed the Broomdusters and recorded “I Believe,” his next smash on Modern Records’ Meteor imprint in 1953. Elmore made more splendid blues sides for Modern’s Flair logo as well as the parent label, but scored no more hits there or on Mel London’s Chicago-based Chief label in ’57 (Mel licensed them to Vee-Jay Records for national consumption). It took the recordings on this compilation to restore James to national prominence, although he didn’t really have much time to benefit from their release.

Elmore died unexpectedly of a heart attack in May of 1963 at age 45, providing an unfortunate sudden end to the slide guitar king’s amazing career. He left these seminal recordings behind to influence and educate future generations of blues and blues-rock guitar slingers that would follow in his outsized footsteps. Whether on CD or LP, the 36 titles on Elmore James’ Hits & Rarities will always rank with the greatest postwar blues recordings of all.

 

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2025 Lineup: Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Luke Combs, Lil Wayne, and More

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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2025 Lineup: Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Luke Combs, Lil Wayne, and More

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell today announced the music lineup for the 2025 event, scheduled for April 24 – May 4.   Jazz Fest is an annual celebration of the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana, alongside unforgettable performances by nationally and internationally renowned guest artists to create one of the world’s most diverse musical festival lineups.  The event features virtually every style of American music from over 5,000 musicians spread across 14 different music stages over 8 days at the Fair Grounds Race Course.

Artists scheduled to appear at the 2025 Jazz Fest include:

Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Luke Combs, Lil Wayne & The Roots, Lenny Kravitz, Kacey Musgraves, Santana, John Fogerty, Burna Boy, HAIM, Cage The Elephant, Laufey, Bryson Tiller, Harry Connick Jr., Patti LaBelle, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, My Morning Jacket, Gladys Knight, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick, Babyface, Diana Krall, Goose, The Revivalists, Banda MS, Irma Thomas, Tank and The Bangas, Branford Marsalis, Kamasi Washington, The Wailers feat. Julian Marley, Big Freedia, Ledisi sings Nina, PJ Morton, Youssou N’Dour, Galactic feat. Jelly Joseph, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Maze Honoring Frankie Beverly “The Legacy Band”, Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, Cyril Neville, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, James Bay, Dumpstaphunk, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Margo Price, The Radiators, Samantha Fish, Anders Osborne, Kenny Wayne Shepherd with Bobby Rush, Joshua Redman, Terence Blanchard,  Morris Day & the Time, Stanley Clarke, Rickie Lee Jones, Bishop Paul S. Morton and The Greater Sound, Kermit Ruffins, Better Than Ezra, Ricky Dillard and New G, Eric Gales, Yellowjackets, Nicholas Payton ft. Karriem Riggins and Esperanza Spalding, Dee Dee Bridgewater with Bill Charlap, Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Shemekia Copeland, Alejandro Escovedo, George Porter Jr., Sam Bush, Sweet Crude, Boyfriend, Rebirth Brass Band, David Shaw, Chapel Hart, Zigaboo Modeliste, Davell Crawford, Leo Nocentelli, The Soul Rebels, Hurray for the Riff Raff, The Castellows, Walter Trout, Carolyn Wonderland, Cha Wa, Tab Benoit, George Wein Centennial with Randy Brecker, Little Freddie King, Clifton Chenier Centennial, Bill Frisell, New Breed Brass Band, Jake Shimabukuro, Jazz Fest Celebrates Mexico: Lila Downs, Mariachi Los Camperos, Son Rompe Pera, Mexican Institute of Sound, Son de Madera & more, Hans Williams, Alfredo Rodriguez Trio, Banu Gibson with guest Bria Skonberg, Dr. Michael White & the Original Liberty Jazz Band, Thandiswa Mazwai of South Africa, People Museum, Tia Wood, Marc Broussard, Shamarr Allen, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, BIM “Benin International Musical”, Etran de l’Aïr of Niger, Lost Bayou Ramblers, La Santa Cecilia, Los Texmaniacs, Jourdan Thibodeaux et les Rôdailleurs, The Rumble, Pastor Tyrone Jefferson, Mohawk Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Men and Ladies of Class SA&PCs, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & the Golden Eagles, plus hundreds more! (See below for the complete weekend by weekend listing.)

Jazz Fest is excited to showcase Mexico’s vibrant music and culture at the Expedia Cultural Exchange Pavilion in 2025. Mexico’s own Santana, chart-topping Banda MS, and Grammy winner Lila Downs headline Jazz Fest’s tribute to Mexico in 2025, joined by nineteen bands from Mexico and the United States presenting a rich musical landscape that transcends borders. A diverse array of genres will be represented, from Mexico’s iconic Mariachi bands to the string-driven Son Jarocho of Veracruz, and from the traditional marimba music of Chiapas to the lively rhythms of Norteño music. The Pavilion will offer an in-depth experience of Mexican culture through craft demonstrations, daily parades, photography exhibits, and educational displays. Adjacent to the Pavilion, festival-goers can savor authentic Mexican cuisine and beverages at the Cultural Exchange Food stand.

Weekend passes and VIP packages are on sale now at www.nojazzfest.com. Single-day tickets will go on sale at a later date. All Jazz Fest tickets are subject to additional service fees and handling charges.  An account with AXS.com will be required for purchase.  The Festival offers special payment plans with just 25% down.  This year Jazz Fest is introducing special general admission pricing for Louisiana Residents, with lower prices than regular Jazz Fest GA weekend pass and single-day ticket prices.  Also, Jazz Fest 2025 will include the much-beloved “Locals Thursday” on both weekends of the event—April 24 & May 1—with advanced tickets priced at just $50 for Louisiana residents.  Locals Thursday tickets will be available for purchase at a later date.

Book with Expedia, our official travel partner, to be right at the soul of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Members save up to 30% by adding a select hotel to their flight, plus earn OneKeyCash™ on eligible bookings. Visit www.expedia.com/see/jazzfest to book now.

Jazz Fest is once again partnering with On Location to provide packages for guests looking to bundle Festival tickets or VIP passes with local hotel accommodations and roundtrip shuttle service between the Festival and hotel. For package details please visit the Jazz Fest website.

Take advantage of the Jazz Fest Express shuttle and be dropped off inside the gates of the Festival! Air-conditioned buses offer round-trip transportation and run continuously throughout the day. With convenient pick-up locations at the Sheraton Hotel (Canal St.), French Quarter (Steamboat Natchez Dock), South Market District (Loyola Ave.), and Wisner Lot (City Park), the Jazz Fest Express is the best way to get to and from the Fair Grounds. Don’t forget to buy your Jazz Fest Express tickets when you purchase your Festival tickets. For more information, visit www.nojazzfest.com. 

Shell USA is the Presenting Sponsor of the Festival. Major Jazz Fest Sponsors are Expedia and Miller Lite. First Horizon Bank, Ochsner Health, Morris Bart, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, New Orleans & Company, Rockstar Energy Drink, Coca-Cola, New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund (NOTCF), Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, and WWOZ are also Official Jazz Fest Sponsors.

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc., is the nonprofit organization that owns the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell. The Foundation uses the proceeds from Jazz Fest, and other raised funds, for year-round activities in education, economic development, and cultural enrichment. Education programs include the Don “Moose” Jamison Heritage School of Music, the Heritage School of Music Beginners program, the Allison Miner Lecture Series, the Tom Dent Congo Square Lecture Series, the Class Got Brass competition for school brass bands, workshops in music production, vocal classes at recreation centers around the city and more. Economic Development initiatives include Community Partnership Grants, the Community Outreach ticket program, the Catapult Fund accelerator program, and the Sync Up entertainment industry workshops. Cultural enrichment programs include the Jazz & Heritage Concert Series, and the free annual Foundation Festivals: Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, Congo Square Rhythms Festival, Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival, and Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival.  The Foundation also owns radio station WWOZ 90.7-FM, the Jazz & Heritage Archive, and the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center – an education and community facility named for Jazz Fest founder George Wein and his wife Joyce. For more about the Foundation, please visit www.jazzandheritage.org.

Marking the start of the world-renowned Jazz Fest, the Jazz & Heritage Gala is the dazzling kickoff event to the 2025 Jazz Fest, taking place on Wednesday, April 23 at Generations Hall in New Orleans. The gala sets the stage for a grand celebration of music and culture while supporting the Foundation’s educational initiatives. The gala’s proceeds aid programs that provide free music education to over 250 Louisiana students, including those at the Don “Moose” Jamison Heritage School of Music. Additionally, the event supports the Jazz & Heritage Foundation’s ongoing efforts that benefit New Orleans and Louisiana’s communities, such as allocating over $2 million in Community Partnership Grants to bolster arts and culture.  Join us for the start of Jazz Fest!  Ticket options include Jazz Fest access for all 8 days.

The Town and The City Festival Unveils 2025 Lineup Featuring Lady Lamb, Ezra Furman, Loudon Wainwright III, and More

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The Town and The City Festival Unveils 2025 Lineup Featuring Lady Lamb, Ezra Furman, Loudon Wainwright III, and More

The Town and The City Festival (TACF), Lowell MA’s popular multi-day celebration of music and art, has announced the first group of artists confirmed for the 2025 Festival. The Town and The City Festival will kick-off a day early on Thursday, April 24th with Lady Lamb and Ezra Furman performing on stage at Taffeta, and continues in venues throughout downtown Lowell Friday, April 25th and Saturday, April 26th. Multi-day passes priced at $70 go on sale January 17th at 10am at TheTownandtheCityFestival.

Inspired by the adventurous spirit of Lowell native Jack Kerouac, the Sixth Annual edition of The Town and The City Festival is an homage to the celebrated icon of the Beat Generation, and features an eclectic mix of music, comedy and literary arts.

Admired by audiences and musicians for its focus on local music-makers, TACF will welcome acts from the area such as Couch, Ezra Furman, The Sheila Divine, Heretix, Jake Swamp and The Pine, Twisted Pine, and The Chelsea Curve. Lowell’s own Senseless Optimism, The PA’s, Scott Pitman and The Deluxe Fiasco, and Dead Vapor are all on the 2025 line-up.

Other performers confirmed for TATC include Lady Lamb, Jeffrey Foucault, Loudon Wainwright III, Maya De Vitry, The Ghouls, Class President, Night Visions, Deni Bonet, The Rocking Horse Music Club, The Freqs, The Peacocks, Paint By Numbers, and John David.

New England acts who are also on the schedule include Hilken Mancini & Melissa Gibbs, Winkler, Lovina Falls, Girl with a Hawk, blindspot, Jennifer Tefft & The Strange, Caesura, Kid Renaissance, Gross Girls, Escape Durgin, Oddie, Stay at Home Dads, Knock Over City, Mold, Roaches, The Big Sun, Ron’s Car, Dom the Composer, Julia James, Hazel Adeline, Lekha & Friends, The Dear Abbeys, and Good Karma.

Comedy at Cobblestones returns this year hosted by Frank Santorelli, with Kristin O’Brien, Greg Boggs, Steve Albert, and Katie Coughlin.

Additional acts and programming will be announced in February.

“It’s always exciting for me to bring the festival back to my hometown,” said Festival founder Chris Porter.  “Lowell is such a great place for this kind of event; it’s a very walkable town so venue hopping is very easy to do. Kerouac said ‘The only truth is music,’ and the festival gives music lovers a lot of truth to enjoy.”

The Town & The City Festival takes place at more than a dozen venues throughout downtown Lowell, including Taffeta (at Western Ave. Studios), Zorba Music Hall, Warp & Weft, Christ Church United, Stewart Hall at Christ Church United, The Old Court, The Thirsty First , The Worthen Cafe,  Smokehouse Tavern, Lala Books, Brew’d Awakening, Cobblestones, Koto, and The Lass Stop.

The Town and the City Festival is produced by Porter Productions and the Jack Kerouac Foundation with support from the Greater Merrimack Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau, Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, and the Lowell Cultural Council.

The Town and the City Festival will take place Thursday, April 24, Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26 at venues across Downtown Lowell.  Multi-day passes go on sale January 17 for $70 at TheTownandtheCityFestival.  Single Day passes and a limited number of individual show tickets will be available in February.

Elements Music & Arts Festival Unveils Phase One Of 2025 Lineup: deadmau5, Rezz, Zeds Dead, Sara Landry, Sofi Tucker And More

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Elements Music & Arts Festival Unveils Phase One Of 2025 Lineup: deadmau5, Rezz, Zeds Dead, Sara Landry, Sofi Tucker And More

Today, Elements Music & Arts Festival, the Northeast’s premier immersive electronic music experience, has revealed the phase one lineup for its 2025 edition returning to Long Pond, Pennsylvania from August 8-10. More than just a festival, Elements is a boundless arena of creativity, connection, and adventure – where music, art, camping, and community seamlessly merge. Designed to spark curiosity and inspire wonder, the festival offers a unique haven for exploration and self-expression, uniting kindred spirits in a vibrant celebration of freedom and imagination.

Set against the backdrop of its enchanting, art-filled forest, attendees can look forward to the signature blend of top tier electronic talent that Elements Festival is known for, offering a diverse range of sounds and experiences suited to every taste.

Featuring some of the most noteworthy names in dance music, headliners for the 2025 edition include celebrated chart-topping superstar Illenium, world renowned electronic musician deadmau5, electronic visionary Rezz, Deadbeats label heads Zeds Dead, high priestess of hard techno Sara Landry, and energetic performance duo Sofi Tukker (DJ Set).

The stacked billing expands with the darker sonics of forward thinking producer Liquid Stranger, the return of legendary house act Claude VonStroke, trip-hop pioneer Tipper, UK drum & bass flag bearers Chase & Status, and the larger than life DJ Diesel aka Shaquille O’Neal.

House and techno enthusiasts can look forward to performances from in demand collaborator Wax Motif, Dutch sensation Mau P, techno powerhouse Eli Brown, esteemed house production duo SIDEPIECE, piano-house icon LP Giobbi, techno new school selector Layton Giordani, and fast riser Max Styler.

Hard hitting sonics will also prevail with acts like rock-influenced dance pioneers Sullivan King B2B Kayzo, meteoric electronic acts Levity and Tape B who will play individual sets in addition to a B2B, drum & bass producer Reaper, and rising Toronto bass DJ and producer Canabliss among the phase one slate.

“We’re thrilled to bring you our most diverse lineup yet – featuring top current acts, emerging talent, throwback classics, and fresh genres for curious explorers. With “Flavors” across four main stages and smaller experiences, we encourage wandering to discover something new. A big thank you for all the awesome ideas we got from our DJ survey participants – you’re partners in shaping the future of Elements Festival!”, says Elements Co-Founder Timothy Monkiewicz.

Elements Festival’s four main stages embody the natural forces it celebrates. The Fire stage crackles with high-energy performances for thrill seekers, while Earth transforms into a surreal dreamscape of glowing trees, cosmic mushrooms, and floating jellyfish. Air serves as a hidden sanctuary of sound nestled deep within the woods, while Water becomes a sunlit playground with acrobats, playful characters, and festivalgoers are encouraged to embrace swimwear and dive into an immersive 360° stage experience.

Elements has evolved into a standout multi-day camping festival, thriving at its location of Long Pond set in the woodlands near the racetrack featuring an on-site solar farm to drive sustainability initiatives. Fans can explore art cars reminiscent of Burning Man and rows of guest-created theme camps known as Vibe Villages amidst the grounds, large-scale art installations, interactive performances, and 3D video projection mapping, alongside a Health & Wellness lineup offering yoga, sound baths, aromatherapy, dance, comedy, and multidisciplinary workshops.

Elements Co-Founder Brett Herman adds, “At Elements you’re living on a different planet for 3-4 days. There’s so much to experience beyond the music, there’s always something happening in the Bizarre, Fun Factory, Plaza, Wellnest, and countless other places in the festival grounds… Just moving from place to place you’re guaranteed to strike sparks, start a side quest, and find like-minded vibes.”

One of the most unique things about Elements is its participatory culture. From fans hosting interactive camps in the Vibe Villages, to curating pop-up performances along the paths and creating surprise happenings in the woods, the festival invites, embraces, and supports its festival family that aspire to BE the Elements.

Another cornerstone of Elements’ community spirit is the Art of Change program, designed to uplift marginalized voices. In 2024, the program focused on environmental change. Applications for the 2025 Art of Change program will open closer to the event, while submissions for Vibe Villages, artists, and performers are now live.

Tier Three GA and VIP passes are available through the official Elements Festival website as well as an all-new option for 2025, dubbed the “Entourage Pass”, which grants backstage access & more. Attendees can choose from diverse accommodations, including car camping, glamping, nearby hotels, and ready-to-go RVs or tents. Shuttle passes, providing transport from major Northeast cities, are also on offer for those preferring not to drive.

Elements Festival 2025 Phase One Lineup (ABC by Tier)
deadmau5
Illenium
Mau P
Rezz
Sara Landry
Sofi Tukker (DJ Set)
Tipper
Zeds Dead
Chase & Status
Claude VonStroke (The Return)
DJ Diesel aka Shaq
Eli Brown
Liquid Stranger
Sullivan King B2B Kayzo
Tape B
Tape B B2B Levity
Wooli
ALLEYCVT
Boogie T
BUNT.
Layton Giordani
Levity
LP Giobbi
Max Styler
Papadosio
SIDEPIECE
Sunsquabi
Wax Motif
AHEE
Boogie T.Rio
Canabliss
Crumb Pit
Cyclops
Eater
Golden Pony
The Illustrious Blacks
Layz
LondonBridge
Maddy O’Neal
MADGRRL
Max Low
Moon Hooch
Reaper
Sneezy
Splintered Sunlight
The Sponges
Vincent Antone
Baby Kush
Earth Signs
HVNLEE B2B Luna Mar
Koopmusic
Narashima
Papyon

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