Taj Farrant
Taj Farrant is an Australian guitarist and musician known for his remarkable talent at a young age. He gained recognition through social media platforms, particularly for his impressive guitar covers and original compositions. Taj has been featured in various music festivals like Big Blues Bender in Vegas, Telluride’s Blues & Brew and Australia’s largest Blues Festival Bluesfest to name a few. He has also collaborated with established artists such as Carlos Santana, Buddy Guy and the Hendrix Experience team, showcasing his skills in genres like rock and blues. His unique style and virtuosity have earned him a growing fanbase and accolades within the music community. Farrant’s debut album tour, titled “Chapter One,” marks an exciting milestone for this young Australian guitarist and singer-songwriter. Launched to coincide with the release of his highly anticipated first album, the tour showcases his exceptional talent and eclectic musical style, blending rock, blues, and pop influences. With electrifying performances and heartfelt songwriting, Farrant captivates audiences as he embarks on this new artistic journey, solidifying his place in the music scene and promising a bright future ahead. Meet & Greet: Limited number available as an add-on to your ticket. Meet & Greet to be held an hour before doors open. Fans are allowed to bring items they’d like to be signed by Taj and the band, in addition to their photo opp with Taj and the band.
California Dreams
An immersive trip through California in the late 60’s, early 70’s when a collective of musical legends changed the world. Hits by The Mamas and The Papas, Eagles, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, The Byrds, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and many more. Brought to you by Dan Clews & Phoebe Katis. Dan has been seen performing The Royal Albert Hall and was championed by Sir George Martin who described Dan as “Too great a talent to ignore.” Phoebe, a UK artist now based in NYC who has collaborative credits with Grammy nominated Cory Wong, Grammy Winning Mr Talkbox, Scary Pockets, Dave Koz, Sam Greenfield and many more. Produced by award-winning group Night Owl Shows who have garnered critical acclaim with converted performances Edinburgh Fringe (Scotland), Perth Fringe (Australia), Brighton Fringe (England) Adelaide Fringe (Australia) and Bear Valley Music Festival (California) as well as numerous tours throughout the UK and US. Since its inception Night Owl shows has picked up a staggering 26 awards at afore mentioned international festivals as well as selling out over 200 shows and over and over 150,000 ticket sales since 2017.
Black Violin – The Be Free Tour
Black Violin has always been about taking things further, exceeding expectations, challenging conventions. The duo has steadily built a devoted following and a diverse touring base— culminating in such triumphs as two sold-out shows at the Kennedy Center with the National Symphony Orchestra commemorating the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s death, and appearances on the Today Show, CBS Mornings, and PBS Newshour—while occupying a musical lane that’s entirely its own. Black Violin’s work extends far beyond the stage, reaching deep into communities nationwide with numerous free performances for students and hands-on engagement with youth symphonies and community centers. Through collaborations with local and national education programs such as Turnaround Arts, Baptiste and Marcus connect with more than 100,000 students throughout the year, including low-income and Title 1 schools, and adopted Bethune Elementary, in Florida’s Broward County (near where they grew up) to initiate an ongoing mentorship program. The members of Black Violin met on the first day of orchestra class in 1996 at Dillard High School of the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale. (Baptiste originally wanted to play saxophone in the band, but the orchestra teacher got him assigned to his class after winning a golf bet with the band instructor.) Classically trained by day, they faithfully put on their headphones and listened to the hottest rap records each night. They went to different colleges—Marcus attended Florida International University and Baptiste went to Florida State—but then reconvened, moved into an apartment together, and started trying to produce other musicians.They developed an act covering hip-hop songs on their violins, which became popular in local clubs. Two years after sending in a tape to Showtime at the Apollo, they were invited to appear on the show—which they won, and kept winning.They were approached by the manager of Alicia Keys, who asked them to perform with the singer at the Billboard Awards. Other offers followed—they toured with Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park, opened for the Wu-Tang Clan, and worked with the likes of Alessia Cara, 2 Chainz, and Lil Wayne. All the while, Black Violin continued touring non-stop (playing as many as 200 shows a year) and released two independent, self-financed albums before putting out the acclaimed Stereotypes in 2016, followed by 2019’s Take the Stairs.“Wil and I are similar, but we approach music in different ways,” notes Marcus. “He says that he searches for music that feels good but oftentimes, music that feels good isn’t music that necessarily transcends anything. With Black Violin, I look for music that challenges people—for me, number one, it has to be like, what the f**k is this? If you get that reaction the first time you feel it, you’ll never forget us. And that, to me, has been the whole thing. It has to be disruptive; it has to be chaotic beauty. What can I do that no one else thought was possible? That’s the driving force for me as a creator.” Black Violin VIP Experience One Premium Reserved ticket in the first eight (8) rows Access to view a portion of soundcheck Q&A session Photo opportunity with Kev and Wil Commemorative VIP laminate VIP access to the merchandise booth* and a 20% discount on any available item Early entry to the venue
The FIXX, Colin Blunstone “The Voice of The Zombies” & Peter Asher
The FIXX has been often heralded as one of the most innovative bands to come out of the MTV era.Instantly recognizable, The FIXX sound is unmistakably unique and stands out among the thousands of artists filling the airwaves. Songs such as“One Thing Leads To Another”,“Red Skies”and“Saved By Zero”remain everyday staples in television, films and on radio stations that continue to break new acts inspired by the era that The FIXX helped to define.The FIXX were then, and still are now; Cy Curnin on vocals, Rupert Greenall on keyboards, Jamie West-Oram on guitar, Adam Woods on drums,and bassist Dan K. Brown Colin Blunstone, lead singer of The Zombies and acclaimed Solo Artist, returns to US stagesthis Autumn alongside The FIXX and Peter Asher. His career-spanning show will featureclassics from The Zombies, favourites from his solo releases and collaborations. Blunstonereflects on his remarkable 7-decade career, “I joined The Zombies as a teen thinking it would bea two or three year adventure. Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined it would leadto a lifetime in music…and that at the tender age of 80, I’d be the subject of a documentary,recording a new album and embarking on a major tour!”. Peter Asher “…as Mr. Asher regaled a delighted audience with stories… he conjured history in the making, before it was set in stone.”–Stephen Holden, New York Times ”An all-around charming and delightful fellow… highly entertaining”–Steve Martin We first came to know him through the Lennon/McCartney-penned global smash “World Without Love” as one half of the British Invasion duo Peter &Gordon, whose 10 Top 40 hits (“Lady Godiva”, “I Go To Pieces”,Lennon/McCartney’s “Woman”, “I Don’t to See You Again”, etc) cemented them in our collective consciousness. But Peter Asher ultimately became legend in the entertainment world as an A & R executive for the Beatles’ Apple Records, and as manager and/or producer of the likes of James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Diana Ross, Cher, Neil Diamond, Morrissey, Roger Waters and so many more. His work reached incredible heights of both success and creativity, landing him on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine in the 70s and finally resulting in a trip to Buckingham Palace as he became a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 2015. Peter’s spellbinding storytellers-style performance will bring to you the song sand stories that have endeared Peter to generations of fans through his music with Peter & Gordon, the great recordings he’s produced, and his Sirius XM radio show, “From Me To You”, and the book based on it, “The Beatles From A to Zed.” Peter will take center stage on vocals and guitar, Robert Berry will feature on piano, bass, and vocals, with Aubrey Richmond on mandolin, violin, and vocals
Béla Fleck My Bluegrass Heart featuring Michael Cleveland, Dominick Leslie, Jeff Partin, Mark Schatz, & Jake Stargel
Over the last four decades, Béla Fleck has made a point of boldly going where no banjo player has gone before, a musical journey that has earned him 19 Grammys in nine different fields, including Country, Pop, Jazz, Instrumental, Classical and World Music.But his roots are in bluegrass, and that’s where he returns with his celebrated bluegrass project, My Bluegrass Heart. The Grammy award-winning album, My Bluegrass Heart is the third chapter of a trilogy which began with the 1988 album,Drive, and continued in 1991 with The Bluegrass Sessions.Fleck’s band spotlights a multi-generational gamut of the best of bluegrass players, all sporting a myriad of Grammy Awards and nominations, as well as gigantic piles of IBMA awards for their instruments:fiddler Michael Cleveland, mandolinist Dominick Leslie, Jeff Partin on dobro, bassist/multi-instrumentalist Mark Schatz, and Jake Stargel on guitar
Garrison Keillor
Garrison Keillor did “A Prairie Home Companion” for forty years, wrote fiction and comedy, invented a town called Lake Wobegon where all the children are above average, even though he himself grew up evangelical in a small separatist flock where all the children expected the imminent end of the world. He’s busy in retirement, having written a memoir and a book of limericks and is at work on a musical and a Lake Wobegon screenplay, and he continues to do “The Writers Almanac” sent out daily to Internet subscribers (free). “Fans laughed, applauded and sang along throughout Sunday night’s two-hour show” -Jeff Baenen, AP News “His shows can, for a couple of hours, transform an audience of even so-called coastal elites into a small-town community with an intimacy only radio and its podcast descendants can achieve” -Chris Barton, LA Times “[Keillor is] an expert at making you feel at home with his low-key, familiar style. Comfortable is his specialty.” -Betsie Freeman, Omaha-World Herald
Jeff Tweedy with special guest Case Oats – SOLD-OUT
Jeff Tweedy, founding member and frontman of Wilco, is one of contemporary music’s most respected songwriters and performers. In addition to 13 Wilco albums, he has released five solo albums – most recently, his 30-track “magnum opus” (New York Times) Twilight Override. This tour, featuring his sons and longtime collaborators, offers a rare chance to experience songs from across his expansive catalog and step inside the world of Twilight Override. Case OatsCase Oats is the Chicago outfit led by Casey Gomez Walker and Spencer Tweedy. Emerging from Chicago’s vaunted music community, Case Oats began life seven years ago when Gomez Walker, a writer and poet with some experience in bands, met Tweedy, a seasoned drummer who has performed with Jeff Tweedy, Waxahatchee, Mavis Staples, and Norah Jones. Not long after meeting, they started writing songs together, and in the time since their formation, Case Oats have homed in on a lived-in sound that perfectly complements Gomez Walker’s lyrics which are wry and confessional and full-bodied.
Stanley Jordan Trio
In a career that took flight in 1985 with commercial and critical acclaim, guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan has consistently displayed a chameleonic musical persona of openness, imagination, versatility and maverick daring. Be it bold reinventions of classical masterpieces or soulful explorations through pop-rock hits, to blazing straight ahead jazz forays and ultramodern improvisational works-solo or with a group-Jordan can always be counted on to take listeners on breathless journeys into the unexpected. Key to Jordan’s fast-track acclaim was his mastery of a special technique on the guitar’s fretboard. Instead of conventional strumming and picking, Jordan’s innovative “touch technique” is an advanced form of two-handed tapping. While a handful of other players were using similar techniques, Stanley’s fluid, multi-layered textures and sheer virtuosity raised the bar for excellence. But his technique, though impressive, is always a means to a musical end. His music is imbued with a warmth and sensitivity that has captured the imagination of listeners worldwide. A classically trained pianist before playing guitar, Jordan wanted greater freedom in voicing chords on his guitar, so he applied piano principles to do so. Jordan’s touch technique allows the guitarist to play melody and chords simultaneously with an unprecedented level of independence. It also allows Jordan to play simultaneously on two different guitars, or even on guitar and piano. He says that “I think of it as a single instrument, but one with a wide range of tonal colors-that’s why I do it.”
Tim O’Brien & Sam Grisman
A rare and intimate evening of acoustic music featuring Tim O’Brien, Sam Grisman, and Victor Furtado. This special trio performance brings together three musicians whose shared love of song, storytelling, and instrumental mastery continues the timeless lineage of American acoustic music. A note from Sam Grisman: The legendary Tim O’Brien is one of the most beloved and influential singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists in American acoustic music and the impact that his songs and musicianship have had on our tribe of acousticians is immeasurable. When I was a Junior in highschool if you would have asked me what my dream job would be, without a doubt I would have answered “to be in the Tim O’Brien Band.” It is a great honor to get to play some of my favorite Tim tunes with the man himself, and to get to do it in a trio setting with the great Victor Furtado, one of my favorite pickin’ pals who also grew up on Tim’s music, is going to make for a special experience for everyone on stage and in the audience! We can’t wait to see y’all out there.
Ghalia Volt & Kent Burnside
Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, Ghalia Volt is a Belgian-born blues-rock singer, guitarist, drummer, and songwriter whose dynamic, gritty music blends roots, hill country blues, garage, and rock ‘n’ roll influences. After cutting her teeth as a street performer in Europe and immersing herself in American roots music, Volt has released five acclaimed albums — including Shout Sister Shout!, which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Top Blues Albums Chart. Her highly anticipated new record, Burn the House Down, was released on May 15, 2026, showcasing her raw energy and expansive musical vision as she continues to define her place in modern blues and roots rock. Volt has toured extensively across the U.S. and Europe and has performed at major festivals including the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Mammoth Bluesapalooza, Telluride Blues and Bilbao Blues Festival, Blues Peer, etc. Whether performing solo or with a full band, she delivers high-energy, trance-driven sets that connect across generations and genres — blues & roots-based music that’s physical, loud, and built for the live stage.