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Mavis Staples

12 concerts

American music icon Mavis Staples began performing at 8 with her family’s Staple Singers. A multi-GRAMMY winner and Lifetime Achievement honoree, Kennedy Center Honoree, and hall of fame inductee, she’s collaborated with Bob Dylan, Prince, Aretha Franklin and Willie Nelson.

Father John Misty

8 concerts

Josh Tillman, known as Father John Misty, hails from Rockville, Maryland, delivering sardonic indie folk and orchestral pop. Celebrated for his witty lyrics and charismatic stage presence, his discography features albums like "I Love You, Honeybear" and the Grammy-winning "Pure Comedy," alongside "Mahashmashana." He's collaborated with Beyoncé and Lady Gaga.

John R. Miller

13 concerts

Born in the Washington, DC area and raised in West Virginia, John R. Miller is an alt-country/Americana artist. His fifth album, The Great Unknowing, was co-produced with Adam Meisterhans and recorded live in Tulsa with Grammy-nominated John Fullbright.

Lucero

2 concerts

Formed in Memphis in the late ’90s, longtime touring band Lucero blends southern rock, Stax-inspired Memphis soul, and Americana with punk-rooted guitar licks and driving rhythms. Their debut was The Attic Tapes; their 12th album is Should’ve Learned by Now.

Galactic

3 concerts

New Orleans funk band formed in the ’90s, Galactic has spent three decades as a key part of the city’s music scene. Known for adventurous collaborations, they’re also stewards of the historic Tipitina’s venue.

Widespread Panic

5 concerts

Widespread Panic formed in the mid-1980s at the University of Georgia. Known as road warriors, they’ve set major attendance records, including 60 consecutive Red Rocks sell-outs, headlined U.S. festivals, sold 3M+ albums, and were inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame (2008).

The Pharcyde

8 concerts

Alternative rap quartet from South Central Los Angeles formed in 1990 by Slimkid3, Fatlip, Imani and Bootie Brown. Signed to Delicious Vinyl, they went gold with 1992’s Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde, then released Labcabincalifornia.

Leftover Salmon

7 concerts

Formed in 1989 in Boulder, Colorado, Leftover Salmon are jamgrass pioneers, blending bluegrass, rock, Cajun, and roots music. Known for 1997’s Euphoria and 1999’s The Nashville Sessions; later albums include Aquatic Hitchhiker (2012) and Something Higher (2018).

Puddles Pity Party

2 concerts

Silent clown crooner Puddles Pity Party, based around Atlanta, gained momentum touring with Aqua Teen Hunger Force Live (2010) and Eels (2013). His Postmodern Jukebox cover of Lorde’s “Royals” went viral, topping 15M YouTube views.

Lukas Nelson

5 concerts

Nelson has released eight studio albums; his 2023 Sticks and Stones spent 18 weeks in the Americana Albums top 10 and hit No. 1 on the Alt Country chart. He co-produced/co-wrote music for 2018’s A Star is Born; its soundtrack won a Grammy and BAFTA.

High Fade

10 concerts

High Fade are a Scottish funk-rock band formed in 2018, known for explosive live shows. Blending funk, rock, punk, disco, jazz and soul, they’ve played 1,500+ shows worldwide. Their independent debut album Life’s Too Fast charted in multiple countries.

Tyler Childers

Eastern Kentucky-raised Tyler Childers blends Appalachian roots with country, folk, and bluegrass, earning a devoted following for vivid storytelling. His 2017 breakthrough album Purgatory went RIAA Platinum; later releases include Country Squire and Rustin' in the Rain.

Charley Crockett

Texas-born country maverick Charley Crockett has released 14 albums independently. He earned a GRAMMY nomination for 2024’s $10 Cowboy and has sold out Red Rocks, the Greek Theatre, and two nights at the Ryman. Shooter Jennings co-produced his Island debut LP Lonesome Drifter.

Sierra Ferrell

West Virginia-born singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sierra Ferrell rose in roots music with acclaimed Rounder Records debut LP Long Time Coming, won Americana Emerging Act of the Year, and collaborated with Margo Price and Old Crow Medicine Show.

MEMPHO Fest

An annual three-day music festival held at Radians Amphitheater at Memphis Botanic Garden in Memphis, Tennessee, celebrating the city's rich musical legacy with an eclectic lineup spanning rock, soul, and blues.

Amy Lavere

Mempho Festival

Mempho Music Festival is an annual multi-genre music festival held at the Radians Amphitheater at the Memphis Botanic Garden in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded in 2017 by Diego Winegardner, the festival serves as a celebration of the city's rich musical heritage, featuring a diverse lineup of prominent artists spanning rock, soul, hip-hop, and blues.

Bloodkin

Bloodkin, formed by West Virginia friends Daniel Hutchens and Eric Carter, established their Southern-fried roots rock and alt-country sound in Athens, Georgia. They boast a catalog of over 500 songs. Popular tunes include "Can't Get High," notably covered by Widespread Panic. Notable albums include 2021's "Black Market Tango" and the remastered "Good Luck Charm" (2024). They are celebrated for influential songwriting and collaborations, including with Moe Tucker.

Flaming Lips

Formed in Oklahoma City in 1983, alternative rock band the Flaming Lips blend psych, noise-rock, and bubblegum melodies. Their 1993 album Transmissions from the Satellite Heart spawned Top 40 hit "She Don't Use Jelly"; 2002’s Yoshimi won a Grammy.