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

Bastille

6 concerts

Bastille, a British band known for melancholic, cinematic pop, rose to fame with hits like "Pompeii" and "Happier" (with Marshmello), selling 10M+ records globally.

Thievery Corporation

12 concerts

Thievery Corporation, from Washington, D.C., is known for their chilled-out electronic music blending trip-hop, acid jazz, reggae, and more. Popular albums include "The Mirror Conspiracy" and "The Richest Man in Babylon." The duo, Rob Garza and Eric Hilton, collaborate with diverse vocalists and genres, gaining acclaim for their antiwar messages. "The Cosmic Game" features Perry Farrell and David Byrne, while "Saudade" shifts to bossa nova. Notable tracks include the Grammy-winning "Lebanese Blonde."

Moonalice

2 concerts

Moonalice, a Bay Area ten-piece band, blends psychedelic soul with rock-tinged Americana. Led by Lester Chambers of The Chambers Brothers, they perform with icons like Pete Sears of Jefferson Starship and Grammy-winner John Molo. Known for a spirit of love and peace, they featured in Questlove's "Summer of Soul."

Phantogram

1 concert

Phantogram, known for their genre-bending pop and futuristic style, emerged with their 2010 debut "Eyelid Movies." Their music, including hits like “Come Alive,” showcases a unique blend of heavy and ebullient sounds. They've collaborated with artists like Big Boi, Subtronics, and Miley Cyrus, and are festival staples. Their fifth album, "Memory of a Day," reflects a look back at influences like J Dilla and Prince while maintaining their forward-facing sound.

Starcrawler

3 concerts

LA-based Starcrawler, known for their explosive live shows, blend modern rock with influences of X, The Go-Go's, and Rolling Stones. Celebrated by legends like Elton John and Iggy Pop, they've opened for Jack White and My Chemical Romance.

Pete Yorn

11 concerts

Pete Yorn, American singer-songwriter, gained fame with his Gold-certified debut, 'musicforthemorningafter.' Known for multi-instrumental talent and reviving singer/songwriter genre, he collaborated with Scarlett Johansson and co-founded The Olms.

Lucius

4 concerts

Grammy-nominated indie-pop band Lucius, known for soulful vocals and hits, blends personal lyrics with engaging live shows. Members have collaborated with Joni Mitchell, Harry Styles, and more.

Post Malone

8 concerts

Born in the US, Post Malone is a genre-blending artist known for hits like "White Iverson," "Rockstar," and "Sunflower," collaborating with 21 Savage and Swae Lee.

Billy Strings

20 concerts

Billy Strings' latest album, "Highway Prayers," recorded in LA and Nashville, features his band and collaborators like Jon Brion and Jerry Douglas. It includes fan-favorites like "Seven Weeks In County" and "Cabin Song."

War

7 concerts

War, a funk group from Southern California, blended soul, Latin, jazz, blues, reggae, and rock into hits like "Low Rider" and "Why Can't We Be Friends." They collaborated with Eric Burdon and are known for albums like "The World Is a Ghetto." Their multicultural vibe and improvisational style earned them a lasting place in funk history. Despite lineup changes, War remains a concert staple, celebrated for their classic era from 1969–1975.