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Son Volt

7 concerts

Alt-country pioneer Jay Farrar, who spearheaded Uncle Tupelo and later led Son Volt, recorded three landmark ’90s albums and returned with a new lineup in 2004. Son Volt’s 10th studio album, Electro Melodier, blends folk, country, blues, soul and rock.

The Killers

1 concert

The Killers are a Las Vegas four-piece formed in 2002 led by Brandon Flowers. Their debut Hot Fuss (2004) spawned “Mr. Brightside.” They’ve sold 25M+ albums, earned multiple Grammy nominations, and topped charts with Wonderful Wonderful (2017).

Beck

19 concerts

Los Angeles-bred alternative artist Beck broke out with 1994’s “Loser” and pushed genre-blending on Odelay (1996). Morning Phase won the Grammy for Album of the Year, and he’s collaborated with Jenny Lewis, Pharrell Williams, and Paul McCartney.

The Schizophonics

4 concerts

The Schizophonics, a San Diego, California band formed in 2009 by Pat and Lety Beers, delivers high-energy garage rock, psychedelic fuzz, and funk. Renowned for explosive live shows influenced by James Brown and Iggy Pop, their albums include "Hoof It" (2022) and "People in the Sky" (2019). They have earned multiple San Diego Music Awards and collaborated with El Vez.

Todd Rundgren

19 concerts

Upper Darby, Pennsylvania pop/rock singer-songwriter and producer with ’70s–’80s hits like “I Saw the Light,” “Hello, It’s Me” and “Bang on the Drum All Day.” Made influential LPs Something/Anything? and A Wizard, A True Star; led Utopia. Produced Meat Loaf’s Bat Out of Hell.

Pete Yorn

15 concerts

Pete Yorn is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who broke through with debut album musicforthemorningafter, certified Gold in 2001. A founding member of The Olms, he has released 11 solo studio albums and duets albums with Scarlett Johansson.

Nile Rodgers

2 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.

Robert Finley

11 concerts

Bernice, Louisiana blues singer Robert Finley blends blues, soul, R&B and gospel. Baptized at 7, he began in a church choir. His fourth Easy Eye Sound album Hallelujah! Don’t Let The Devil Fool Ya was produced with collaborator Dan Auerbach.

DADDY LONG LEGS

4 concerts

Daddy Long Legs’ fourth studio album, Street Sermons, was produced by Oakley Munson (Black Lips) at Old Soul Studios in Catskill, NY. It features guests Wreckless Eric on “Nightmare” and “Silver Satin” and John Sebastian on “Ding-Ding Man.”

The Asteroid #4

1 concert

S.G. Goodman

Kentucky-born singer-songwriter blending indie rock with subtle rural influences. She broke out with 2020 debut Old Time Feeling and 2022’s Teeth Marks, earning an NPR Tiny Desk and the 2023 Americana Awards’ Best Emerging Artist.

Elle King

Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Elle King is a Grammy nominee and CMA/ACM Award winner. Her debut Love Stuff spawned 4x-platinum “Ex’s & Oh’s.” She hit #1 with “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” with Miranda Lambert.

Sunny War

Sunny War, born Sydney Lyndella Ward in Nashville, is a folk-blues singer/songwriter and guitarist. Her albums include Worthless (2014), Red White and Blue (2016), and With the Sun (2018), followed by Shell of a Girl and the EP Can I Sit With You (2020).

Blondie

NYC new wave/art-pop band led by Debbie Harry & Chris Stein; punk-to-pop trailblazers mixing disco/reggae/hip-hop. Hits: “Heart of Glass,” “Call Me,” “Rapture.” Rock Hall (2006).

Lola Kirke

Born in New York City, country-rock singer, actor & author Lola Kirke blends classic twang and ethereal pop; Lady For Sale (Third Man). Collab: Elle King, Rosanne Cash.

95 Bulls

Tre Burt

Tre Burt, a folk singer-songwriter from Sacramento, California, blends American folk, blues, and country with soul, rock, and punk. Known for his literary songwriting and social commentary, he gained recognition after signing with John Prine's Oh Boy Records. His albums include "Caught It From The Rye", "You, Yeah, You", and "Traffic Fiction". Popular songs include "Sweet Misery" and "What Good".

Jane's Addiction

Los Angeles quartet Jane's Addiction, pioneers of alternative rock in the late '80s/early '90s, known for albums like "Nothing’s Shocking." Created Lollapalooza, famously collaborated with Dave Navarro and Flea.

Pearl Charles

Born in Los Angeles, Pearl Charles blends modern folk with disco, country, yacht rock and funk—reimagining Americana into a fresh, futuristic retro sound.

The Mysterines

Killer Mike

Atlanta rapper and activist Killer Mike (Michael Render) debuted with 2003’s Top Ten album Monster after work with OutKast. He co-founded Run the Jewels with El-P; RTJ4 hit the Billboard 200 Top Ten. His 2023 album Michael won three Grammys.

Beachwood Sparks

Beachwood Sparks, formed in Los Angeles in 1998, blend cosmic country-pop with influences from The Byrds and Buffalo Springfield. Known for hits like "Desert Skies" and "Midsummer Daydream," they released acclaimed albums including their self-titled debut, "Once We Were Trees," and "The Tarnished Gold."