Sister Hazel, Barenaked Ladies, Will Hoge, NEEDTOBREATHE Set For The Rock Boat XVIII Cruise

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Barenaked Ladies will make a triumphant return to The Rock Boat XVIII after a three-year hiatus. They’ll be joined by NEEDTOBREATHE, Will Hoge, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Cowboy Mouth, Colony House, Wild Adriatic, Welshly Arms, MELODIME, Larkin Poe, and hosts Sister Hazel for the 18th annual cruise, which will hit the seas from Jan. 30-Feb. 4, 2018. Additionally, for the first time, NEEDTOBREATHE, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Colony House & Welshly Arms will present their popular “Tour De Compadres” at sea.

“The Rock Boat is a living manifestation of what life should be about,” says Sister Hazel’s Ken Block. “There is a spirit of community and camaraderie that I’ve never seen anywhere else. Once you’ve been in once, you’re part of the family forever.”

One of the first-ever themed cruises of its kind, The Rock Boat XVIII returns to The Big Easy for the first time since 2012. Known for its anything-goes atmosphere, spur-of-the moment collaborations and performances that often last from sunset to sunrise, The Rock Boat XVIII will feature more than five stages and offers guests the opportunity to vacation alongside their favorite artists and discover new favorites along the way.

Rascal Flatts To Return To Las Vegas For Limited Engagement At The Venetian

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Rascal Flatts, will headline a limited Las Vegas engagement, “A Night to Shine,” presented by SiriusXM, in The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Las Vegas on Oct. 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, 18, 20 and 21, beginning at 8 p.m. each evening.

“Vegas just keeps pulling us back in,” said Gary LeVox. “Our previous two residencies were such an amazing experience and opportunity to connect with our fans on a more intimate level. I think moving over to The Venetian will provide a totally different setting and fan experience that we’re really excited about!”

Tickets starting at $49 (plus applicable fees) go on sale to the public Friday, June 2 at 10 a.m. PST and can be purchased at any box office at The Venetian or The Palazzo, online at ticketmaster.com or venetian.com or by calling 702.414.9000 or 866.641.7469. A limited number of VIP packages with meet and greets will also be available.

Rascal Flatts fan club members will have access to a pre-sale beginning Monday, May 22 at 10 a.m. PST. American Express® card members will have access to a pre-sale beginning Thursday, May 25 at 10 a.m. PST. Grazie loyalty members, SiriusXM, Live Nation and Ticketmaster customers will receive access to a pre-sale beginning Wednesday, May 31 at 10 a.m. PST. All pre-sales will end Thursday, June 1 at 10 p.m. PST.

The trio is promoting their tenth studio album, Back To Us (Big Machine Records), which includes their current single, “Yours If You Want It.”

Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival Adds New Tour Dates

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Willie Nelson and Blackbird Presents have added a second leg of concerts to the 2017 Outlaw Music Festival Tour, which includes a variety of performances from Willie Nelson & Family, Eric Church, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Blackberry Smoke, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Margo Price, Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real, and Particle Kid, with more to be announced in the coming weeks. (Artists performing in various cities, please refer to the specific market lineups listed below for more information.)

The second leg of the outing includes an initial five dates, beginning in Holmdel, New Jersey, on Sept. 8, 2017 and ending on Sept. 17, 2017 in Camden, New Jersey, with additional dates and cites to be added. Additionally, each date will feature a range of festival attractions.

“We had such a blast launching and playing last year’s Outlaw Music Festival in Scranton, we had to take it out on the road,” says Nelson.

“After last year’s Outlaw Music Festival, we made it our mission to assemble an extraordinary lineup and bring this experience to music fans all over the country,” says Keith Wortman, CEO of Blackbird Presents. “I’m looking forward to more unforgettable music moments and I’m honored to be working with these incredible musicians.”

New Outlaw Music Festival Tour dates and lineups:

Sept. 8: PNC BANK ARTS CENTER – HOLMDEL, NJ
Lineup: Willie Nelson & Family, Sheryl Crow, The Avett Brothers, Margo Price, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real and Particle Kid

Sept. 9: NORTHWELL HEALTH AT JONES BEACH THEATER – JONES BEACH, NY
Lineup: Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Margo Price, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, and Particle Kid

Sept. 10: HERSHEYPARK STADIUM – HERSHEY, PA
(artist lineup to be announced)

Sept. 15: BLOSSOM MUSIC CENTER – CLEVELAND, OH
Lineup: Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Blackberry Smoke, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, and Particle Kid

Sept. 17: BB&T PAVILION – CAMDEN, NJ
Lineup: Willie Nelson & Family, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Particle Kid, with additional artists to be announced

Wheeler Walker Jr. Adds Dates To The Ol’ Wheeler Tour

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Musician Wheeler Walker Jr. has added more than a dozen dates to his The Ol’ Wheeler Tour, which launches on June 2 in conjunction with the release of his upcoming album Ol’ Wheeler, via Pepperhill Music.

Walker, Jr. will play Nashville’s Exit/In on June 2, followed by shows at The Bowery Ballroom in New York, and The Troubadour in West Hollywood.

Ol’ Wheeler follows Walker’s 2016 debut, Redneck Sh*t, and is produced by Dave Cobb. Additionally, Walker debuted The Wheeler Walker Jr. podcast on May 2, with an episode featuring Chris and Morgane Stapleton. Episode two featured Bill Burr, with a third installment, featuring Billy Joe Shaver, set for May 16.

The Ol’ Wheeler Tour Dates:
June 2 – Nashville, TN @ Exit/In (sold out)*
June 6 – New York, NY @ The Bowery Ballroom*
June 8 – West Hollywood, CA @ The Troubadour (sold out)*
July 12 – Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West
July 13 – Charlotte, NC @ The Underground- Charlotte
July 14 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Shaka’s Live
July 15 – Vienna, VA @ Jammin’ Java
July 16 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Foundry at the Filmore
July 17 – Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair
July 19 – Pittsburgh, PA @ The Club at Stage AE
July 22 – Chicago, IL @ Joe’s Sports Bar
July 23 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
July 24 – Saint Paul, MN @ Turf Club
July 29 – Portland, OR @ Dante’s
Aug. 1 – San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
Aug. 2 – Costa Mesa, CA @ The Wayfarer
Aug. 4 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues- Voodoo Room
Aug. 5 – Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar
*previously announced tour dates

Kip Moore Sets Overseas Headlining Shows For 2017

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Kip Moore is getting back into the touring groove following trips to Costa Rica, Iceland, Australia and more, announcing that he will return to the U.K this fall for a stint of headlining shows.

Moore has invited Drake White and The Big Fire out on the tour, which will stop in Birmingham, UK (Oct. 2), Manchester, UK (Oct. 3), Glasgow, UK (Oct. 4) and will culminate in a show on Oct. 6 as part of Country Music Week in London at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Country Music Week is a brand new week-long series of shows, created by the organizers of the Country To Country music festival. Moore first connected with fans during his debut performance as part of the festival two years ago.

Moore will also return to Ireland later this summer for Harvest 2017, stopping in Westport, IE (Aug. 26) and Enniskillen, IE (Aug. 27).

Tickets go on sale on Friday, May 19 at 9 a.m. GMT at gigsandtours.com.

Moore is promoting his current radio single, “More Girls Like You,” from his upcoming third album.

Chris Stapleton Adds Second Nashville Show In October

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On the heels of releasing one of the year’s most anticipated country albums, From A Room: Vol. 1, Chris Stapleton has added a second and final Nashville show at the Bridgestone Arena on Oct. 14, to accompany his already scheduled show on Oct. 13. The dates are part of Stapleton’s All-American Road Show, which launched in March.

Exclusive Stapleton Fan Club pre-sales for the concert will begin next Tuesday, May 16 at 10 a.m. local time, with public tickets on-sale next Friday, May 19 at 10 a.m. local time. Live Nation is the national tour promoter for the All-American Road Show.

Special guests for the Nashville dates include Brothers Osborne and Brent Cobb. Additional tour guests include Lucie Silvas, Anderson East, Margo Price and Marty Stuart. The All-American Road Show is slated to continue through November.

Brad Paisley To Launch Weekend Warrior World Tour May 18

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Brad Paisley will launch his 2017 Weekend Warrior World Tour May 18 in Saratoga Springs, New York. In addition to stateside shows, the tour will visit Norway and Sweden. Special guests on the U.S. leg of the tour will be Dustin Lynch, Chase Bryant and Lindsay Ell. Bryant will also be on the Canadian, Norway and Sweden dates, while Ell will also be on the Canadian dates.

Paisley has partnered with Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA Healthcare, for Band Against Cancer to help spread the word of community-based treatment, options and support. As a tour sponsor, Sarah Cannon will provide on-site resources at each tour stop that are powered by askSARAH, Sarah Cannon’s cancer helpline. Sarah Cannon has adopted Paisley’s No. 1 hit “Today” as the campaign’s 2017 theme song.

 As part of the partnership, Paisley is providing an opportunity for his fans to engage in the cause, by participating in a ‘Get One, Give One’ campaign for his new album Love And War (released Friday, April 21). When fans purchase the new album for a special limited time price of $15 via bandagainstcancer.com and bradpaisley.com, they can send an additional free copy to a patient going through the cancer journey.

For a full list of tourdates, visit bradpaisley.com.

Luke Bryan Kicks Off Huntin’, Fishin’, & Lovin’ Every Day Tour For Sold-Out Crowd At Bridgestone Arena

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Friday, May 5 marked the inaugural concert of Luke Bryan’s Huntin’, Fishin’& Lovin’ Every Day Tour. Luke kicked the tour off in style playing the first of two shows in Nashville in front of a sold-out crowd at Bridgestone arena. As expected, the crowd went wild when the curtain dropped and Luke emerged between flames shooting from the floor to start the show. Luke charmed the crowd with hit singles, a surprise collaboration, and some well-known cover songs.

Bryan thanked openers Adam Craig and Brett Eldredge, as well as giving a special salute to all of the troops in the United States Armed Forces, security guards, teachers, and fire fighters. Bryan then took part in some friendly banter with a local teacher in the audience. This was the first of many interactive moments with the crowd, some light-hearted, and some more seriously expressing deep gratitude for selling out the arena, and making his dreams come true as an artist.

Sentimental moments and photo slide shows became more common as the show went on. While performing “Fast,” the jumbotron displayed images from Luke’s childhood. “All My Friends Say” was also accompanied by a photo slideshow of Luke and friends. Another emotional moment in the show was when Luke had the crowd sing along to “Drink a Beer” in remembrance of friends and family they had lost.

Half way through “Play It Again” a piano surfaced from under the stage, and Luke used it to finish the song. The band accompanied Bryan at center stage to cover “Mountain Music” by Alabama, and “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond.

Towards the end of the show Luke brought out special guest Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town. The two played their duet “Home Alone Tonight.” In the spirit of the duet, and Cinco De Mayo, Luke and Karen took shots of tequila on stage between songs. After the shots, they played Grammy-nominated “Girl Crush.”

Staying consistent with the theme of the tour, and a great night, Bryan finished his set with, “Huntin, Fishin’, and Lovin’ Every Day,” “I Don’t Want This Night To End,” and finally “Country Girl (Shake It For Me).” Bryan closed the show with more theatrics and fan interaction, signing hats and throwing them into the crowd. In addition to passing out memorabilia, Bryan also cracked a few cold ones, and passed out half drank beers into the crowd before exiting the stage.

Live Nation Offering $20 Concert Tickets As Part Of Summer Promotion

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For a third year, Live Nation is offering fans a big deal on tickets to some of the summer’s top concerts, as part of its “Kickoff To Summer Ticket Promotion.” In honor of National Concert Day, Live Nation is offering tickets for more than 1,000 concerts at various venues for $20, in addition to delivery fees. The promotion will be available for purchase through May 9, or until tickets sell out.

Among the concerts included in the promotion are Florida Georgia Line (with Nelly and Chris Lane), Brad Paisley (with Dustin Lynch, Chase Bryant and Lindsay Ell), Brantley Gilbert (with Tyler Farr and Luke Combs), Dierks Bentley (with Cole Swindell and Jon Pardi), Hank Williams Jr. with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jason Aldean (with Chris Young and Kane Brown), John Mayer, Lady Antebellum (with Kelsea Ballerini and Brett Young), Lifehouse and Switchfoot, Luke Bryan (with Brett Eldredge), Sam Hunt (with Maren Morris and Chris Janson), and Zac Brown Band, among others.

The promotion launched with a concert at New York City’s Irving Plaza on May 1, which included performances from Aldean, Roots, Nelly, Daughtry and more.

For a full list of artists, please visit livenation.com/20ticket.

 

Eric Church Adds Eight Dates To 2017 Schedule

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Eric Church has added eight more shows to his 2017 tour schedule, and he’s bringing some special guests out with him on the stops. The first guests announced for his Alabama dates (Sept. 15-16) are Brothers Osborne, and singer/songwriter Ashley McBryde. More guests will be announced soon. The first of the eight new shows will go on sale May 12 at 10 a.m.

Church’s current Holdin’ My Own Tour, which features him performing two solo sets, wraps May 26-27 in Nashville.

“This tour has been so special musically; I can honestly say I’m really gonna miss it,” Church says referring to not only the journey but seeing fans on their feet night after night. “That being said, I’m looking forward to sharing the bill with some artists I enjoy. It’s gonna be a fun challenge to turn a three-hour show into a shorter one that can vary drastically night-to-night.”

Eric Church Tour Dates:
June 23 Cadott, WI at Country Fest+
Sept. 2 and 3 Stateline, NV at Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys**
Sept 7, 2017 Austin, TX at Austin 360 Amphitheater**
Sept. 8, 2017 Houston, TX at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion**
Sept 15, 2017 Tuscaloosa, AL at Tuscaloosa Amphitheater*
Sept 16, 2017 Orange Beach, AL at The Wharf Amphitheater*
Sept 21 and 22 Gilford, NH at Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion**
Oct. 29 Las Vegas, NV at Route 91 Festival+

*With special guests Brothers Osborne and Ashley McBryde; on sale May 12 at 10 a.m.
**Special guests announced soon
+Previously announced