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Sturgill Simpson Joins Chris Stapleton On Saturday Night Live January 30, 2018 01:25
SweetWater 420 Festival Reveals Stellar Initial Lineup October 19, 2017 10:50
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SweetWater 420 Fest will return to Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park on April 20th-22nd. SweetWater Brewing Company have revealed the initial lineup for next year’s event, which is quickly becoming one of the premier music festivals in the country.
Today's announcement includes headlining act Umphrey’s McGee (two sets), as well as Tedeschi Trucks Band, Sturgill Simpson, Vulfpeck, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Papadosio, Anders Osborne, Spafford, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, Southern Avenue. Stay tuned for additional lineup announcements, including a second headliner, in early 2018.
SweetWater 420 Fest also features a 5K run, the Planet 420 Eco-Village, the 420 Disco, the 420 Lyrics & Laughter presentation of comedians and up-and-coming local acts, an Artist Market and Food Village. Terminal West, Aisle 5, and other local venues are known for hosting some heavy hitting late night parties as well.
Watch the lineup announcement video here:
Sweetwater 420 Fest initial lineup announcement from HEP420 on Vimeo.
The Interstellar Series: An Interview With Daniel Hutchens October 13, 2017 14:31
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Interview by Jordan Kirkland: Live & Listen
Earlier this year, the world learned of a new super group out of Athens, Georgia known as the Interstellar Boys. Led by former Widespread Panic drummer Todd Nance, this band would feature the likes of Jerry Joseph, Daniel Hutchens (Bloodkin), Sam Holt, John Neff, and Jon Mills. The band has now completed a full tour and is in the midst of a weekend run through the southeast. Over the next week, we will be rolling out a three-piece interview series with Jerry, Danny, and Todd in an effort to learn more about this new and exciting project. We're continuing this series off with our recent interview with singer/songwriter Daniel Hutchens, which can be read in full below. This run of shows kicked off on Thursday at Soul Kitcchen in Mobile (AL) on October 12th, with shows at Martin's in Jackson (MS) on October 13th, and Tipitina's in New Orleans (LA) on October 14th to follow.
SlossFest Releases 2017 Daily Lineup April 12, 2017 13:15
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Ever since the initial lineup announcement from Sloss Music & Arts Festival, there has been much anticipation and excitement for the Birmingham-based event. Many have wondered which night to expect performances from headliners such as Widespread Panic, Sturgill Simpson, and the Alabama Shakes. Earlier today, SlossFest released its official daily lineup, which can be seen on the graphic below. The festival is scheduled for Saturday, July 15th - Sunday, July 16th at the historic Sloss Furnaces in downtown Birmingham, AL
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Watch Sturgill Simpson's GRAMMY Performance With The Dap Kings February 13, 2017 14:23
Sunday night was a monumental occasion for modern day country outlaw Sturgill Simpson, who won the GRAMMY Award for 'Best Country Album' and was also joined with the late Sharon Jones' band, The Dap Kings, for a killer performance of "All Around You." Simpson, who was also nominated for 'Album of the Year', has been making noise and turning heads across the music scene for the past two years with his unique and honest approach to modern country music. You can watch the Simpson's GRAMMY performance below and click here for the details on his recently announced 2017 tour dates.
Sturgill Simpson is an American country music and roots rock singer-songwriter. To date, he has released three albums as a solo artist. He released two albums independently, High Top Mountain in 2013 and Metamodern Sounds in Country Music in 2014. His second album is notable for being nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Americana Album, being listed 18th on Rolling Stone's "50 Best Albums of 2014," and also being named among "NPR's 50 Favorite Albums of 2014." His third studio album, A Sailor's Guide to Earth, was released on Atlantic Records and was Simpson's first major-label release.
Watch Sturgill Simpson & The Dap Kings perform "All Around You" here:
Sturgill Simpson Announces 2017 Tour Dates February 10, 2017 16:20
Grammy-nominated sensation Sturgill Simpson has announced his official 2017 tour dates, which kick off on July 7th in Charlotte after appearances at Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival on March 4th and The Amphitheatre at The Wharf in Orange Beach (AL) on May 6th. See below for a complete list of Sturgill dates, and head over to his official website for specifics on ticket options.
Sturgill Simpson is an American country music and roots rock singer-songwriter. To date, he has released three albums as a solo artist. He released two albums independently, High Top Mountain in 2013 and Metamodern Sounds in Country Music in 2014. His second album is notable for being nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Americana Album, being listed 18th on Rolling Stone's "50 Best Albums of 2014," and also being named among "NPR's 50 Favorite Albums of 2014." His third studio album, A Sailor's Guide to Earth, was released on Atlantic Records and was Simpson's first major-label release.
Watch Sturgill Simpson perform "Call To Arms" on Saturday Night Live here:
Sturgill Simpson 2017 Tour Dates:
3/4 – Okeechobee, FL@ Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival
5/6 – Orange Beach, AL @ The Wharf Amphitheater
7/7 – Charlotte, NC @ Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
7/8 – Cary, North Carolina @ Koka Booth Amphitheatre
7/14 – Atlanta, GA @ Fox Theatre
7/15 – Louisville, KY @ Forecastle Festival
7/16 – Birmingham, AL @ Sloss Music & Arts Festival
7/30 – Niigata, Japan @ Fuji Rock Festival
9/7 – Sugar Land, TX @ Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
9/8 – Grand Prairie, TX @ Verizon Theatre
9/9 – Austin, TX @ Austin360 Amphitheater
9/14 – New York, NY @ Radio City Music Hall
9/15 – Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion
9/16 – Boston, MA @ Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
9/19 – Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre
9/21 – St. Louis, MO @ Fox Theatre
9/22 – Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
9/25 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
9/29 – Portland, OR @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
9/30 – Redmond, Washington @ Marymoor Amphitheater
10/6 – Los Angeles, California @ Greek Theatre
SlossFest Reveals Exciting Lineup For 2017 January 31, 2017 08:05
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The 3rd annual Sloss Music & Arts Festival has revealed its lineup for 2017, and this year looks as exciting as ever. Widespread Panic, Alabama Shakes, Odesza, Sturgill Simpson, and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Nightsweats are just a few of the 40 performers listed for the rapidly growing festival in Birmingham, AL. SlossFest is a two-day music and arts festival which is scheduled for Saturday, July 15th - Sunday, July 16th.
Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 3, at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster and the festival website. Advance prices are $115 general admission, $180 for an Iron pass (includes access to air-conditioned tents), $325 VIP (includes access to air-conditioned tents, separate viewing areas at two stages and other perks).
Prices will continue to hike as tickets at each level are sold, increasing to $135 and $155 general admission, $210 and $225 for an Iron Pass. VIP prices will remain the same. Information on payment plans is available on the Sloss Fest website. Stay tuned for further details!
Watch the official SlossFest 2017 lineup announcement video here: