BottleRock Festival: Lizzo Duran Duran & Leon Bridges - Saturday Pass in Napa - May 27, 2023

Nile Rodgers

16 concerts

Born in New York, Nile Rodgers revolutionized music with Chic's disco hits "Le Freak" and "Good Times," and produced for icons like Bowie, Madonna, and Daft Punk. His "chucking" guitar style and countless hits earned him a spot in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Rodgers co-founded the We Are Family Foundation, performed at global festivals, and battled cancer while continuing to release music and collaborate widely.

CHIC

5 concerts

Chic, led by Nile Rodgers, revolutionized disco with hits like "Le Freak" and "Good Times," influencing funk, dance-pop, and hip-hop. Known for stylish grooves, the band achieved platinum success and Rodgers and Bernard Edwards' production work gained acclaim with top artists. Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Rodgers continues to tour, keeping Chic's legacy alive.

The Unlikely Candidates

3 concerts

The Unlikely Candidates, from Fort Worth, TX, craft unique alternative rock with influences from grunge to pop. They've toured with Cage The Elephant and Fall Out Boy and featured on shows like Veronica Mars and Ray Donovan. Known for catchy lyrics and powerful vocals, their style defies typical Texas music expectations.

Duran Duran

18 concerts

UK's Duran Duran blends art and extremes in hits like "Hungry Like the Wolf" & "Rio". Rock Hall of Fame inductees, 100M+ albums sold, #1 Bond theme artists, fashion icons. Frequent collaborators include David Lynch.

Danielle Ponder

2 concerts

Danielle Ponder, from Rochester, NY, left a legal career to pursue music, blending pop, R&B, blues, rock, and trip-hop. Her debut album showcases her powerful voice.

Lupe Fiasco

15 concerts

Chicago-born Lupe Fiasco is a Grammy-winning hip-hop artist known for his cerebral lyrics and hits like "Superstar" and "The Show Goes On." He gained fame with Kanye West's "Touch the Sky" and achieved success with albums like Food & Liquor and Lasers. Lupe's collaborations include Ed Sheeran and producer Soundtrakk. His creative independence and innovation have kept him influential. Besides music, he serves as a visiting professor at MIT.

Leon Bridges

36 concerts

Leon Bridges, born in Fort Worth, Texas, is a Grammy-winning soul and R&B artist known for hits like "Bet Ain't Worth the Hand." Signed to Columbia Records, his debut album "Coming Home" reached the Billboard top 10. He's performed for President Obama, opened for The Rolling Stones and Harry Styles, and won a Grammy for Best Traditional R&B Performance.

MEUTE

25 concerts

MEUTE, an iconic 11-piece Techno Marching Band from Hamburg, blends hypnotic techno with expressive brass. Known for vibrant red jackets and euphoric live shows, they've performed at Coachella and Hollywood Bowl. They've released four studio albums and a live album, praised by Variety and BBC Radio 1, and admired by artists like Laurent Garnier and Flume.

Japanese Breakfast

33 concerts

Japanese Breakfast, led by Michelle Zauner, released their first studio album "For Melancholy Brunettes" via Dead Oceans. Produced by Grammy-winner Blake Mills, it explores melancholic themes. Recorded at LA's famed Sound City, it marks a mature, intricate artistic shift.

Maude Latour

4 concerts

Maude Latour, a Dutch-American artist born in Sweden, creates "dorm room" pop with cosmic themes. Raised globally, she's known for "One More Weekend," praised by NPR and The New York Times. A Columbia philosophy grad, her shows include Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits, capturing pop's essence with thoughtful lyricism.