Category: 2015
Chronicle of Events from 2015.
Hard Working Americans Summer Tour 2015
“Ladies and gentleman… Hard Working Americans are back! Following a brief hiatus, the band will kick off their 16-date, HIGH UP ON IT tour in Richmond with Col. Bruce Hampton and The Aquarium Rescue Unit on August 13th at The National. The tour will include appearances at The Peach Music Festival, Hoxeyville Music Festival, Southern Brewers Festival, and NedFest, plus stops in Columbus, Raleigh, Wilmington, Athens, Asheville, Birmingham, St. Louis, Fayetteville, Tulsa and Kansas City before wrapping in Durango on August 30th. With a single, ‘High Up On It’ coming in July, the band will treat fans to sets packed with new music, heavy-hitters and plenty of surprises from their growing catalog.”
8/13 Richmond, VA – The National %
8/14 Scranton, PA- The Peach Music Festival
8/15 Wellston, MI – Hoxeyville Music Festival
8/16 Columbus, OH – Park Street Saloon #
8/18 Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre @
8/19 Wilmington, NC – Greenfield Lake Amphitheater @
8/20 Athens, GA – Georgia Theatre **
8/21 Asheville, NC – New Mountain Amphitheater **
8/22 Chattanooga, TN – Southern Brewers Festival
8/23 Birmingham, AL – Iron City **
8/25 St. Louis, MO – Old Rock House #
8/26 Fayetteville, AR – George’s Majestic Lounge @
8/27 Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom @
8/28 Kansas City, MO – The Madrid Theatre @
8/29 Nederland, CO – NedFest
8/30 Durango, CO – Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College
% with Aquarium Rescue Unit
# with The Steepwater Band
@ with Turbo Fruits
** with Elizabeth Cook
Websites & Links: TheHardWorkingAmericans.com | Facebook | Twitter
Hangtown Halloween 2015 featuring Railroad Earth, Beats Antique, Yonder Mountain & More
Railroad Earth’s 5th Annual Hangtown Halloween 2015 will be held October 22nd-25th in Placerville, CA. The 2015 lineup will feature Railroad Earth, Beats Antique, Yonder Mountain String Band, Lettuce, Rubblebucket, Fruition, Dead Winter Carpenters, Kung Fu, Zach Deputy & More!
Websites & Links: HangtownHalloween.com | Facebook | Twitter
Watch The Grateful Dead – Fare Thee Well Chicago Webcast
From The Grateful Dead
“To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, and Bob Weir will reunite at Chicago’s Soldier Field, nearly 20 years to the day of the last-ever Grateful Dead concert, which took place at the same venue. “Fare Thee Well: Celebrating 50 Years of Grateful Dead” will take place over three nights – July 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 2015 – and mark the original members’ last-ever performance together. The band will be joined by Trey Anastasio (Guitar), Jeff Chimenti (Keyboards) and Bruce Hornsby (Piano), and will perform two sets of music each night.”
Websites & Links: Dead.net | Facebook | YouTube
My Morning Jacket Announce The Waterfall Tour 2015
The Waterfall Tour 2015 Dates
July 17-19 at Forecastle Festival in Louisville, KY
July 21 at nTelos Wireless Pavilion in Charlottesville, VA w/ Lizzo
July 22 at Artpark Series in Lewiston, NY w/ Lizzo
July 25 at Xponential Music Festival – Philadelphia, PA w/ St. Vincent
July 26 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD w/ Jason Isbell
July 28 at Red Hat Amphitheatre in Raleigh, NC w/ Lucius
July 29 at Uptown Amphitheatre in Charlotte, NC w/ Lucius
July 31 at Champions Square in New Orleans, LA w/ Lucius
August 1 at Amphitheatre in St. Augustine, FL w/ Mini Mansions
August 3 at The Fillmore in Miami, FL w/ Mini Mansions
August 4 at Hard Rock Live in Orlando, FL w/ Mini Mansions
August 7 at Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA w/ Mini Mansions
August 8 at Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA w/ Mini Mansions
August 10 at BJCC Concert Hall in Birmingham, AL w/ Mini Mansions
August 12 at Peabody Opera House in St. Louis, MO w/ Hippo Campus
August 13 at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, MO w/ Hippo Campus
August 14 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver, CO w/ Sylvan Esso
Websites & Links: MyMorningJacket.com | Video from My Morning Jacket on Vimeo
“Fare Thee Well” – The Grateful Dead Celebrate 50 Years with Special Guests in 2015
From Dead.net
“To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, and Bob Weir will reunite at Chicago’s Soldier Field, nearly 20 years to the day of the last-ever Grateful Dead concert, which took place at the same venue. “Fare Thee Well: Celebrating 50 Years of Grateful Dead” will take place over three nights – July 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 2015 – and mark the original members’ last-ever performance together. The band will be joined by Trey Anastasio (Guitar), Jeff Chimenti (Keyboards) and Bruce Hornsby (Piano), and will perform two sets of music each night.
In the tradition of the original Grateful Dead Ticketing Service, tickets will be available via a first come first serve mail order system starting on January 20th, followed by an online pre-sale through Dead Online Ticketing February 12th and will be available online to the general public on February 14th via Ticketmaster.”
Websites & Links: Dead.net | Facebook | YouTube
Free Download: Mike Gordon at Union Transfer 6.28.15
From Mike Gordon
“Mike Gordon and his band wrapped a two-week tour last June at Union Transfer in Philadelphia. The show has been cherry picked for a brand new, free live release to celebrate the start of Mike’s upcoming tour which begins January 22 in Austin, TX. The show has been mixed & mastered from the band’s multi-tracks and is available now at http://livephi.sh/mg062815
His band includes longtime collaborators Scott Murawski and Craig Myers, as well as two recent additions: organ and synth-master Robert Walter and sharp-shooter John Kimock on drums.
To download the entire Philadelphia show for free or to stream it via the LivePhish App, please visit http://livephi.sh/mg062815.”
Websites & Links:Â Mike-Gordon.com | Video from Mike Gordon | Vimeo.com
Strings and Sol 2015
From StringsAndSol.com
“Strings and Sol 2015 is pleased to announce it’s return to Mexico this December 10-14 at the beautiful Now Sapphire Resort! We invite you to join Yonder Mountain String Band, Railroad Earth, Greensky Bluegrass, Leftover Salmon, Sam Bush Band, Fruition, and special guest Larry Keel for another four night fiesta on the beach. Room packages (inclusive of all food, drinks, music, and other amenities around the resort) go on sale to returning guests on 4/28 and to the general public on 4/29 at 12pm ET.”
“Strings & Sol is a whole lot more than a series of concerts on the beach in Mexico. It is the ultimate fan experience where like-minded folks like you come together for a vacation in paradise while enjoying wintertime sunshine, artist-hosted activities, interactive workshops, all-inclusive amenities, and so much more. For those who want to take their adventure further, you can opt to add water sports, spa services, extra nights and other options to explore the beautiful Mayan Riviera. Some additional costs may apply to these add ons, but there is enough fun to be had just by booking a regular package for the event. Choose your adventure, make it your own, and see what Strings & Sol is all about! ”
Websites & Links: StringsAndSol.com | Facebook | Twitter | Cloud9Adventures.com
Magnolia Fest 2015 featuring Tedeschi Trucks Band, Jeff Austin Band, Del McCoury Band & More
From MagnoliaFest.com
“Magnolia Fest 2015 celebrates its 19th year at the magnificent Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL on October 15-18, 2015 and is thrilled to announce a handful of additions to this Fall’s lineup including The Del McCoury Band, Jeff Austin Band featuring Danny Barnes, Ross Martin & Eric Thorin, Oteil Burbridge and Roosevelt Collier Band, Rebirth Brass Band, Jerry Joseph & The Jack Mormons, New Orleans Suspects, The Congress, Band of Heathens, Nikki Talley and more!
They will be joining the already stacked lineup which includes Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Avett Brothers, Keller Williams Grateful Gospel, Lake Street Dive, Steep Canyon Rangers, Donna the Buffalo, Jim Lauderdale, Col Bruce Hampton, Lost Bayou Ramblers, The Lee Boys, and many others! Tickets are on sale in advance and at the gate. → www.magnoliafest.com/tickets/
Festivalgoers enjoy four days of camping and live music, arts and crafts, and a selection of great foods. Magnolia Fest consistently features some of the world’s finest performers in Americana, Roots Rock, Acoustic Blues, Singer/Songwriter, Bluegrass & Newgrass, Cajun/Zydeco, New & Traditional Folk and other forms of American Roots music.
This energetic and family friendly musical celebration is a gem of a festival with a great lineup, beautiful fall weather and a stunning natural setting. The Live Oak Music And Arts Foundation (LOMAF) will have a booth with raffles to raise money for the local music and art programs in the area.
Get your tickets early and save! Tickets for Magnolia Fest are on sale now in advance for $175 through July 19th; $185 until August 20th; $200 until October 14th; and $210 at gate. All weekend tickets are inclusive of all taxes and fees, and include 4 days of primitive camping and music. Kids under 12 are invited to join for free. Fans can also upgrade their experience with VIP tickets for $350 through 8/30 ($400 after that) which includes dinner, discounts, VIP Lounge, festival poster, & other perks. For RV hook ups, cabin rentals and golf cart rentals, please call SOSMP at (386)-364-1683. For further information and tickets, please visit www.MagnoliaFest.com.
Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, located just north of Live Oak, FL, is a one-of-a-kind music park and premier 500+ acre campground nestled on the shady banks of the historic, tea-colored Suwannee River in North Florida. Along with the camping, there are nearly 12 miles of trails suitable for hiking, biking, horseback riding and nature exploring. Bring along a fishing pole and wet a line from the dock on Rees Lake. Canoe and bike rentals are available at the on-site canoe outpost. Or take a dip in the nearby Suwannee Springs. SOSMP is located between Jacksonville, Florida & Tallahassee, Florida about 30 minutes south of the Georgia State line, about 45 minutes north of Gainesville. Please visit the park’s web site at MusicLivesHere.com or call them at 386-364-1683 for more information.”
Magnolia Fest 2015 Full Lineup
Tedeschi Trucks Band
The Avett Brothers
The Del McCoury Band
Keller Williams Grateful Gospel
Lake Street Dive
Jeff Austin Band featuring Danny Barnes, Ross Martin & Eric Thorin
Oteil Burbridge and Roosevelt Collier Band
Steep Canyon Rangers
Rebirth Brass Band
New Orleans Suspects
Donna the Buffalo
Jim Lauderdale
Col. Bruce Hampton
Jerry Joseph & The Jack Mormons
Lost Bayou Ramblers
The Lee Boys
The Congress
Band of Heathens
Nikki Talley
The Applebutter Express
Whetherman
Grits & Soul
Sloppy Joe
Quartermoon
Grandpa’s Cough Medicine
The Corbitt Brothers
Quebe Sisters
Big Cosmo
Berry Oakley’s Skylab
Habanero Honeys
Flagship Romance
This Frontier Needs Heroes
JacksonVegas
Bryce Alastair Band
Back From The Brink
Bonnie Blue
Mojo Gurus
Websites & Links: MagnoliaFest.com | MusicLivesHere.com
Jam Cruise 14 in 2016 with Dr. John & The Nite Trippers, Galactic, Lotus & More
From JamCruise.com
“Jam Cruise 14 cabins are now on sale! Join an all-star lineup of musicians along with some of the coolest music fans on the planet for another 5-day adventure at sea. Almost all artists will be performing two scheduled shows (artists marked with a * will be performing one show), not to mention the seemingly endless collaborations that will take place as we cruise to Belize and Cozumel. Jam Cruise features seven diverse venues throughout the ship, including the legendary Jam Room and improvisational Jazz Lounge with rotating hosts every night. In addition to the around-the-clock-music, Jam Cruise is full of interactive experiences and programs such as Masters Camp at Sea, Brews at Sea, guest chefs, autograph signings, theme nights, yoga, artist hosted activities, workshops, panel discussions, impromptu acoustic sets, intimate piano sets, and so much more!”
Websites & Links: JamCruise.com | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Myspace
Umphrey’s McGee Announce Their Return to Ravinia 8.14.15
UM returns to Ravinia 8.14.15 this summer with special guests the Chicago Mass Choir.
Websites & Links: Umphreys.com | UMLive.com | UMVideo | Facebook
Video ~ Camp Bisco 2015 Artist Announcement
Websites & Links: CampBisco.net | Facebook | Vimeo | Twitter
Lockn’ Festival 2015 featuring String Cheese Incident, The Doobie Brothers, Robert Plant & More
Lockn’ Festival 2015 Announces String Cheese Incident, The Doobie Brothers, Robert Plant, Carlos Santana, Soulive, Phil Lesh, Warren Haynes & many more! The festival runs September 10th-13th, 2015 at the Oak Ridge Farm in Arlington, VA
Closer To The Sun 2015 Announce Slightly Stoopid, Pepper, Ozomatli & More
From CloserToTheSun.com
“Slightly Stoopid and Cloud 9 Adventures have announced the second edition of CLOSER TO THE SUN 2015, a tropical concert vacation held over four nights at an all-inclusive resort surrounded by a beautiful Mayan landscape. After blowing away fans with an amazing first year experience (view the 2014 recap video here), the event returns for a second year with a new round of artists to round out the bill. The 2015 lineup again features three performances by host band Slightly Stoopid, this time joined by SOJA, Iration, Pepper, and Ozomatli, playing two shows each. In addition, special guests G. Love, Don Carlos, Karl Denson, and Ian Neville will be featured throughout the event with exclusive sit-ins and collaborations. Main performances will be held on a stage built on the beach, while late night parties will be held in an open-air palapa.
Slightly Stoopid Miles Doughty said, “Closer to the sun is the ultimate pre-holiday get away for fans and the bands. From the beach to the cenotes and ruins, the Mayan Riviera is truly a special place. We wanted to create an intimate vibes holiday adventure for our fans that is different than any other fan experience. There is nothing better than being able to jam with your friends in paradise on the beach and share those experiences with a close group of fans and friends.”
More than a series of concerts, this intimate event brings fans and performers together on a luxurious vacation where the nights are filled with performances held on the beach stage just steps away from guests’ accommodations, while the days consist of artist-hosted activities, excursions, beach games, and poolside performances. The unique setting allows casual artist interaction, artist-hosted workshops, activities and contests, as well as an autograph signing and impromptu jam sessions.
Situated on pristine beaches and tropical grounds, the Now Sapphire Resort offers all-inclusive, luxurious accommodations with an intimate vibe. The resort features finely appointed guest suites, a world-class spa and fitness center, eclectic dining, and beachfront palapas, all within a short walk of your own private accommodations and the main stage. Located just north of fishing village Puerto Morelos and 25 minutes south of the Cancun Airport, the resort is conveniently located making it easy to explore the surrounding Mayan region from Cancun to Tulum. Off-site excursions to explore the beautiful Mayan region can be booked separately through the Closer to the Sun website CloserToTheSun.com.”
Websites & Links: CloserToTheSun.com | Facebook | Twitter
