BottleRock Festival: Post Malone Smashing Pumpkins & Billy Strings - Friday Pass in Napa - May 26, 2023

The Smashing Pumpkins

2 concerts

Chicago-born alt-rock band Smashing Pumpkins, led by Billy Corgan, fused progressive rock, metal, goth, and dream pop. Known for ‘90s hits like "Today" and albums "Siamese Dream" and "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness," they won multiple awards and had a tumultuous history with lineup changes and a notable reunion tour.

The Airborne Toxic Event

4 concerts

Mikel Jollett, frontman of Airborne Toxic Event, crafted the album and memoir "Hollywood Park" after his father's death and the demolition of his childhood haunt. His works merge genres like Shoegaze and Springsteen, illustrating his profound storytelling through music and words.

Thievery Corporation

17 concerts

From Washington, D.C., Thievery Corporation excels in a fusion of trip-hop and acid jazz, expanding to global sounds and political themes. Known for hits like "Lebanese Blonde," they blend electronic, reggae, and bossa nova genres, collaborating with artists like David Byrne. Recognized for their innovative style and live orchestral renditions with Prague's FILMharmonic Orchestra.

War

8 concerts

1970s funk band War, known for blending soul, jazz, and Latin with hits like "Low Rider," topped charts with albums like "The World Is a Ghetto." Known for their group dynamic, they collaborated with Eric Burdon.

Phantogram

28 concerts

Phantogram, the New York duo of Josh Carter and Sarah Barthel, merges electronic pop with dark psychedelia. Known for hits like "Fall In Love" and tours with The xx & Muse, their album 'Three' hit Billboard’s Top 10.

Starcrawler

3 concerts

Starcrawler, LA rock band known for dynamic shows and Hollywood Babylon vibe, echoes X and The Rolling Stones. Praised by Elton John, Iggy Pop. Opened for Beck, Foo Fighters. Innovating rock with a fresh edge.

Post Malone

27 concerts

Diamond-certified Post Malone merges rap and pop, known for hits like "White Iverson," "Rockstar," and "Sunflower." Garnered Top Ten singles and Grammy nod. Collaborated with 21 Savage, Ty Dolla $ign, Swae Lee.

Billy Strings

17 concerts

Raised in Michigan, now in Nashville, GRAMMY winner Billy Strings excels in bluegrass and country. Known for energetic live shows and hits like "California Sober" with Willie Nelson. Collaborated with Dierks Bentley.

Beach Weather

22 concerts

Beach Weather, founded by Nick Santino in Massachusetts, creates soulful indie pop. Known for "Sex, Drugs, Etc." from the 2016 Chit Chat EP, they toured with The Maine and Sleeping With Sirens.