Dark Star Orchestra is a seven-piece band that celebrates the Grateful Dead concert experience by meticulously recreating historic set lists or crafting unique ones from the Dead catalog. Performing for over 26 years, the group has featured guest appearances from original members like Phil Lesh and Bob Weir.
Jennifer Hartswick, from Burlington, Vermont, is a dynamic trumpeter and vocalist. Known for her soulful blend of jazz, R&B, soul, and funk, she is an original member of the Trey Anastasio Band. Her album "Something in the Water" (2022) showcases her powerful voice and trumpet skills. She has collaborated with Christian McBride, Herbie Hancock, and Carlos Santana, celebrated for her engaging live performances.
Formed in the mid-1980s at the University of Georgia by John Bell, Dave Schools, and Michael Houser, Widespread Panic is a renowned touring band known for breaking attendance records nationwide, selling over 3 million albums, and entering the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2008.
The Wood Brothers are a Grammy Award-nominated American roots trio with nearly two decades together. Known for their collaborative style blending acoustic guitar, post-jazz rhythms, and infectious choruses, they released their ninth album, Puff of Smoke.
Formed in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 2000, Greensky Bluegrass is a progressive string band known for fusing rock energy with traditional acoustic styles. They won the 2006 Telluride Bluegrass Festival band contest and released chart-topping albums like If Sorrows Swim and Stress Dreams.
Formed in Boulder, Colorado in 1989, jamgrass pioneers Leftover Salmon blend bluegrass, rock, and Cajun roots. Known for major-label albums like Euphoria and The Nashville Sessions, the influential touring act has released numerous records, including Brand New Good Old Days and Grass Roots.
Andy Frasco and The U.N. is a genre-blending band known for high-energy live shows across dive bars and festivals. Frasco also hosts Andy Frasco’s World Saving Podcast, featuring over 425 episodes with musicians and comedians.
Cris Jacobs is a Baltimore-based roots musician known for his album One of These Days, produced by Jerry Douglas. Rooted in bluegrass, folk, and blues, the release features collaborations with Billy Strings, Sam Bush, Lee Ann Womack, The Infamous Stringdusters, and others.
The Hip Abduction, formed in 2010 in St. Petersburg, Florida, creates wanderlust-inspired global pop. Their sound blends reggae, world, and dub with African rhythms and instruments like the kora and ngoni. Known for high-energy performances, popular songs include "Children of the Sun" and "Pacific Coast Highway" (with Trevor Hall). Their 2013 self-titled album reached #5 on Billboard Reggae charts. "Stargazers, Wanderers & Rogues" (2024) is among their albums.
The Main Squeeze, originating from Bloomington, Indiana, crafts a high-energy blend of funk, rock, R&B, and soul. Renowned for electrifying live performances and improvisation, their sound features soulful vocals and tight grooves. Albums include "Panorama" and "To Be Determined." They've garnered awards, played major festivals, and collaborated with artists like 6LACK. Popular songs include "Dr. Funk" and "Sun Goes Down."
Formed by Balthazar Aguirre, Santiago Lizcano, and Johanna Mercuriana, the Colombian trio BALTHVS blends psychedelia, funk, Latin rhythms, and Middle Eastern melodies. Known for extended jam improvisation, they have released four albums and surpassed 100 million streams.
Merriweather Post Pavilion
