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Biennial Ellnora: The Guitar Festival Sets 2019 Dates

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The three-day festival at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts is uniquely guitar-centric
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Feb 19, 2019 - 5:03 pm

The Krannert Center for the Performing Arts announced that its 8th biennial Ellnora: The Guitar Festival will be held this coming Sept. 5–7, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Performers have yet to be announced but past lineups have included GRAMMY winners Ani DiFranco, Jerry Douglas, Bill Frisell, Buddy Guy, Los Lobos, the National, Punch Brothers, Vernon Reid, John Scofield, Derek Trucks, and Jeff Tweedy.

The fest's name and location both refer to generous philanthropist Ellnora Krannert, who together with her husband helped build many institutions in Illinois and Indiana. Music was her college degree and special affection, so naming the festival after her is a fitting tribute.

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U of I's @KrannertCenter announces dates for 2019 #Ellnora guitar festival in Urbana https://t.co/HfyehuqDz8 pic.twitter.com/L4rRtj5hx8

— ui7news (@ui7news) February 13, 2019

The performer lineup will be announced in April. Tickets go on sale at the Center's website on July 13.

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Wilco And Jeff Tweedy's Solid Sound Festival Announces June Lineup

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Solid Sound's Wilco-curated lineup highlights bands deserving greater exposure such as the Feelies and Tortoise
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Feb 21, 2019 - 4:26 pm

On Feb. 21, Wilco announced their curated lineup for this year's Solid Sound Festival on June 28–30 at MASS MoCA in North Adams, Mass. Wilco themselves are headlining along with Courtney Barnett, and the band's own Jeff Tweedy is also on board for a separate Jeff Tweedy & Friends set.

In addition to art experiences and fun activities such as axe throwing and yoga, Solid Sound's lineup provides an opportunity to learn what all the excitement is about regarding emerging and underground artists such as Clipping, the Feelies, Cate Le Bon, Jonathan Richman and Tortoise.

Wilco won Best Alternative Music Album at the 47th GRAMMY Awards for 2004's A Ghost Is Born, and Tweedy also won independently at the 53rd GRAMMY Awards as the producer of Mavis Staples' Best Americana Album winner You Are Not Alone. Courtney Barnett was nominated for Best New Artist at the 58th GRAMMY Awards. Another previously nominated artist on Solid Sound's bill is jazz guitarist Julian Lage, who'll be appearing with his trio. The rest of the festival's lineup are distinctive and all deserving of a listen and a closer look, so here's a quick zoom in on five that are representative.

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We'd like to welcome a new batch of artists to the #SolidSound2019 lineup. Looking forward to seeing you June 28-30 at @MASS_MoCA ! Limited festival tickets available now. https://t.co/fhZiaPRt7b @HigherGround pic.twitter.com/oadJ2zYM36

— Solid Sound Festival (@SolidSoundFest) February 21, 2019

An experimental hip-hop collective signed to Sub Pop, Clipping came out with their debut album in 2009 and their third, Splendor & Misery, was released in 2016 to critical acclaim. They are considered as having emerged from being remix-centered to being leaders of the "noise-rap" genre.

Underground jangle-rockers from New Jersey, the Feelies have struggled with staying together, selling albums and affording studio time while influencing major bands such as R.E.M., from their first record, 1980's Crazy Rhythms, to their 2017 sixth album In Between. Their biggest hit singles were 1988's "Away" and 1991's "Sooner or Later."

Welsh singer/songwriter Cate Le Bon released her debut in 2009 and has come to greater attention recently for her work with Deerhunter. Darkness and fragility blend with art-pop experiments in both her solo work and collaborations.

Singer/songwriter Jonathan Richman is celebrated for both his solo work as well as playing in the Modern Lovers. His youthful and amusing zest on songs like "Ice Cream Man" can obscure his sophisticated craft, but his cult following knows to listen more deeply.

The progressive rock ensemble Tortoise released their self-titled first album in 1994 and broke into the Billboard 200 with two of their albums in the decade of the 2000s. In addition to bringing fresh attention to Chicago's music scene, Tortoise is considered to have pioneered the genre "post-rock." Jazz, electronica and dub are just a few of the eclectic influences they intregrate into their experimental collective's fresh sounds.

The MASS MoCA venue provides an art experience all its own and will be hosting exhibits by Laurie Anderson and Annie Lennox. Anderson recently received her first win at the 61st GRAMMY Awards and her virtual reality installation "Chalkroom" has been at the venue since 2017. Lennox's show "Now I Let You Go ..." opens there on May 25. 

Single-day tickets for Solid Sound will become available at the festival's website on Feb. 28.

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New Orleans Jazz Fest 2019: Rolling Stones, Katy Perry, Chaka Khan, Al Green & More

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The lineup for the 50th anniversary of the legendary music festival is a history lesson in itself, featuring a wide range of artists from across decades and genres
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Jan 15, 2019 - 4:25 pm

On Jan. 15, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival announced its lineup for the two weekend event being held on April 25–28 and May 2–5. The top-line headliners are GRAMMY winners the Rolling Stones, Dave Matthews Band, Bob Seger and Chris Stapleton, who is also a current nominee, plus past GRAMMY nominees Katy Perry and Jimmy Buffett. The annual Jazz Fest is a celebration of New Orleans musical culture, highlighting local musicans along with national and global acts—for the event's 50th year, the diverse lineup shows they are ready to celebrate. 

 

Some other GRAMMY-winning legends playing the festival include Ciara, Shirley Caesar, Gary Clark Jr., Rita Coolidge, Ani DiFranco, Earth, Wind & Fire, John Fogerty, Al Green, Buddy Guy, Herbie Hancock, Indigo Girls, Chaka Khan, Gladys Knight, the Mavericks, Alanis Morissette, Van Morrison, Pitbull, Bonnie Raitt, Santana, Mavis Staples and Ziggy Marley. How's that for some heritage worthy of a 50th anniversary?

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50th Anniversary Jazz Fest Music Lineup Announced!
View the daily lineup and ticket information at https://t.co/siDGJzjRZf. #jazzfest50 pic.twitter.com/Ys68pDDe4m

— New Orleans JazzFest (@jazzfest) January 15, 2019

It doesn't stop there. GRAMMY-nominated artists in the packed lineup include J Balvin, Tom Jones, Logic and Trombone Shorty. There are also, per tradition, an impressive group of less-widely known (yet incredibly talented) acts on the bill. GRAMMY.com has enjoyed speaking with Hurray For The Riff Raff and Kamasi Washington, but there are many more you won't want to miss getting the chance to discover and know better.

Check out the festival's website for more information and details about tickets, which go on sale Jan. 18 via Ticketmaster.

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Kaaboo Del Mar 2019 Lineup To Feature Dave Matthews Band, Maren Morris, More

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Emerging artists such as Perta, classic bands such as Duran Duran, comedians, and an array of GRAMMY winners and nominees will Kaaboo together in San Diego
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Mar 21, 2019 - 2:52 pm

On Sept. 13–15 the Kaaboo festival will return to San Diego's Del Mar Fairgrounds for the fifth consecutive year with Kings Of Leon headlining Friday, followed by Saturday's Dave Matthews Band and Mumford & Sons headlining Sunday.

As announced on March 21, fellow GRAMMY winners include Edie Brickell, Colbie Caillat, Sheryl Crow, and 61st GRAMMY Awards nominee Maren Morris, as well as the bands Black Eyed Peas, Boyz II Men, Duran Duran, Switchfoot, and Toots & The Maytals.

Previously nominated artists turning out for the fifth Kaaboo include Blind Melon, OneRepublic, Plain White T's, REO Speedwagon, Silversun Pickups, and more. The Killers' guitarist and songwriter Dave Keuning is appearing, styled simply as "Keuning." A collaborative performance by Snoop Dogg and Wu-Tang Clan will celebrate the 25th anniversaries of their 1993 debut albums. Kaaboo also features comedians such as GRAMMY nominees Wayne Brady, Tig Notaro and Bob Saget.

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The secret's out! Introducing our 2019 Music + Comedy Lineup.🤘

Get your passes. 👉 https://t.co/N0XGSAD3IA #KAABOOdelmar pic.twitter.com/9TXV8IAFEQ

— KAABOO San Diego (@KAABOOSANDIEGO) March 21, 2019

Another noteworthy collaboration is Sublime With Rome, combining Sublime's Eric Wilson with Rome Ramirez, and classic bands the Bangles and the Cult will be at Kaaboo, too. L

Passes and VIP packages are available at Kaaboo's website.

KAABOO Announces New Texas Music Festival In Dallas Cowboys Stadium

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Glastonbury Festival 2019 Announces Headliners Janet Jackson, The Killers & More

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Other performers include the Cure, Diplo, Sheryl Crow, Lauryn Hill, Janelle Monáe, Tame Impala, and Vampire Weekend
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Mar 15, 2019 - 12:05 pm

England's Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts revealed their initial lineup for 2019's June 26–30 event, held at Worthy Farm outside Pilton, Somerset. In addition to five-time GRAMMY winner Janet Jackson and previous nominees the Killers, 2019 Glastonbury is filled with a curated combination of the famous and emerging. Other GRAMMY winners on the lineup include the Chemical Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Diplo, Lauryn Hill, Mavis Staples, and Vampire Weekend.

In addition to the Killers, previously nominated artists performing this summer include Bastille, Neneh Cherry, the Cure, Miley Cyrus, Fatoumata Diawara, Liam Gallagher, Jon Hopkins, Hot Chip, Hozier, Janelle Monáe, Jorja Smith, Tame Impala, and Wu-Tang Clan.

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Here is the first Glastonbury Festival 2019 line-up poster, which includes our final two Pyramid Stage headliners: @TheKillers (Saturday) and @TheCure (Sunday). Many more acts and attractions still to be announced. pic.twitter.com/jYOoTQQurf

— Glastonbury Festival (@glastonbury) March 15, 2019

One of the joys of a curated festival like Glastonbury is experiencing new acts, from the established to those just on the radar. Two accomplished artists who stand out are the band Interpol and British rapper Stefflon Don. Others include Anne-Marie, Billie Eilish, Michael Kiwanuka, Lizzo, Pale Waves, Cat Power, Latin GRAMMY winner Rosalía, Sharon Van Etten, Kurt Vile & The Violators, and Kamasi Washington.

Although Glastonbury 2019 has already sold out, the festival encourages those wanting to attend to register at their website for an April ticket resale.

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