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TORTUGA MUSIC FESTIVAL REVEALS DAILY LINEUP AND SINGLE DAY TICKETS – ON SALE NOW Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, produced in partnership with Live Nation, has unveiled its daily lineup for the festival’s highly anticipated return to the sandy shores of Fort Lauderdale, April 10–12, 2026. Headlined by Post Malone on Friday, April 10; Riley Green …

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TORTUGA MUSIC FESTIVAL REVEALS DAILY LINEUP AND SINGLE DAY TICKETS – ON SALE NOW

Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, produced in partnership with Live Nation, has unveiled its daily lineup for the festival’s highly anticipated return to the sandy shores of Fort Lauderdale, April 10–12, 2026. Headlined by Post Malone on Friday, April 10; Riley Green on Saturday, April 11; and Florida favorite Kenny Chesney closing out the festival on Sunday, April 12, this year’s event is once again “deep in talent” (Sun Sentinel), continuing its tradition of bringing powerhouse performers to an unbeatable beachfront stage. Both single-day and weekend tickets are available now at tortugamusicfestival.com, and fans can secure expanded hotel and VIP experience packages through Vibee at tortuga.vibee.com.

In addition to a one-of-a-kind lineup that caters to fans of all ages, Tortuga is “more than just a good time on the sand… the beach party is about showing love for the ocean and stepping up to protect it” (ABC Miami). Fans can explore Rock The Ocean’s Conservation Village on-site, helping raise more than $6 million to date for ocean conservation efforts. Learn more at tortugamusicfestival.com/rock-the-ocean.

For more information and to join the conversation, visit TortugaMusicFestival.com, Tweet: @FestivalTortuga #TortugaFest, Instagram: @TortugaMusicFestival #TortugaFest, Snapchat: @TortugaFest, Facebook: Facebook.com/TortugaMusicFestival.

About Rock The Ocean: 
The Rock The Ocean Foundation is dedicated to supporting scientific research, education and increasing public awareness about the issues impacting the world’s oceans. Rock The Ocean teams up with high profile musical artists and entertainers, who will perform and participate in events that educate the public on marine conservation. Rock The Ocean founder Chris Stacey is an avid ocean lover, diver and 20-year music industry veteran. Tortuga Music Festival will bring to life his vision, uniting the best and brightest in music, working to raise awareness about the issues currently impacting our oceans and their delicate ecosystems. For more information visit rocktheocean.com, Facebook: facebook.com/RockTheOcean, Tweet @RockTheOcean or Instagram @rocktheocean.

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Tortuga Music Festival 2026: 3 Days of Sand and Song with Post Malone, Riley Green and Kenny Chesney https://gameon.media/2026/01/10/tortuga-music-festival-2026-3-days-of-sand-and-song-with-post-malone-riley-green-and-kenny-chesney/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 03:46:59 +0000 https://gameon.media/?p=5622

Tortuga Music Festival 2026 Is Calling: Three Days of Sand, Songs, and Sea Turtle Season If your ideal spring weekend includes boots and beach towels, Tortuga Music Festival is lining up a big, salty comeback. The 13th annual Tortuga takes over Fort Lauderdale Beach (1100 Seabreeze Blvd.) April 10–12, 2026, turning the shoreline into a …

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Tortuga Music Festival 2026 Is Calling: Three Days of Sand, Songs, and Sea Turtle Season

If your ideal spring weekend includes boots and beach towels, Tortuga Music Festival is lining up a big, salty comeback. The 13th annual Tortuga takes over Fort Lauderdale Beach (1100 Seabreeze Blvd.) April 10–12, 2026, turning the shoreline into a three-day blend of country, rock, and roots—with the ocean as the loudest “stage design” flex imaginable.

Start your planning here: the official festival hub is https://tortugamusicfestival.com/ and passes/ticket details live at https://tortugamusicfestival.com/passes/ (the festival notes that Front Gate Tickets via Tortuga’s site is the valid ticketing provider).

First-line headliners: a three-headed main-stage monster

Tortuga 2026’s top line is built for maximum singalong whiplash: Post Malone, Riley Green, and Kenny Chesney headline across the weekend.

Post Malone at a beach festival is the kind of genre-blender Tortuga loves: a stadium-sized hitmaker who can pivot from pop-rap swagger to guitars-and-heartbreak energy without breaking a sweat. Riley Green brings the lived-in storytelling and barroom charm that country crowds practically require by law. And Kenny Chesney? He’s basically a coastal weather system—rolls in, turns thousands of people into a single chorus, leaves happy wreckage in his wake.

Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival 2026

Second-line firepower: the “how is this not a headliner?” tier

The next row down on the lineup reads like a festival promoter showing off. Dwight Yoakam adds legendary country credibility, while Tyler Hubbard and Russell Dickerson bring the modern radio-friendly rocket fuel for sunset sets.

Then Tortuga swerves—in the best way—by pulling in Ice Cube and The Fray, giving the weekend a throwback jolt and cross-genre range that keeps the vibe from being “same hat, different day.” Add names like Dustin Lynch, Clay Walker, Flatland Cavalry, Lukas Nelson, and more, and you’ve got undercards that can easily become the stories you tell after the fact (“We only came early to get a good spot and then… wow.”).

Music with a mission (and a reason to feel slightly less guilty about sunscreen)

Tortuga is hosted by the Rock The Ocean Foundation, and a portion of ticket proceeds supports ocean and marine-life conservation. So yes, you’re partying—but you’re also (indirectly) helping protect the watery kingdom that makes the whole beach-festival idea possible.

Passes are on sale now, and the festival notes single-day passes aren’t available at this time—plan for the full three-day immersion.

For the full lineup and official info, go straight to the source:

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Yelawolf at Tortuga Music Festival 2025 https://gameon.media/2025/10/26/yelawolf-at-tortuga-music-festival-2025/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:30:33 +0000 https://gameon.media/?p=5706

Yelawolf’s set at Tortuga Music Festival 2025 was a controlled explosion—part rap show, part rock gig, part Southern-roadside revival. Tortuga loves a genre curveball, but Yelawolf didn’t feel like a novelty booking dropped into a country festival for shock value. He felt like an alternate headliner from a parallel universe where hip-hop and outlaw energy …

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Yelawolf’s set at Tortuga Music Festival 2025 was a controlled explosion—part rap show, part rock gig, part Southern-roadside revival. Tortuga loves a genre curveball, but Yelawolf didn’t feel like a novelty booking dropped into a country festival for shock value. He felt like an alternate headliner from a parallel universe where hip-hop and outlaw energy grew up in the same garage.

From the first beat, the performance had velocity. His flow stayed sharp and relentless, cutting through wind and shoreline noise like a blade, while the instrumentation and low-end punch gave the set a physical presence you could feel in the sand. He knows how to pace a festival crowd: quick transitions, no dead air, and enough call-and-response to turn a mixed audience into a unified mob within minutes. People who wandered over “just to check it out” got trapped—in the best way—by the momentum.

Stage presence is where Yelawolf really wins. He performs with a wiry intensity that reads honest rather than theatrical, moving like he’s chasing the song instead of posing for it. The vibe stayed rowdy but focused, with a sense of catharsis that’s rare in daylight. And even if country fans didn’t know every word, they recognized the attitude: grit, swagger, and a refusal to sand down edges for easy approval.

In a weekend built on big choruses and beach-friendly comfort, Yelawolf brought something spikier and more adrenaline-forward—a set that made Tortuga feel bigger than its own boundaries.

Artist: https://yelawolf.com/
Festival: https://tortugamusicfestival.com/

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Ludacris at Tortuga Music Festival 2025 was the definition of a “genre detour” that actually works—a jolt of pure charisma that snapped the beach out of country cruise-control and into full-on party physics. The second he hit the stage, the energy shifted from singalong to shutdown-the-group-chat-and-jump. What makes Luda such a cheat code live is …

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Ludacris at Tortuga ©2025 Jaggar

Ludacris at Tortuga Music Festival 2025 was the definition of a “genre detour” that actually works—a jolt of pure charisma that snapped the beach out of country cruise-control and into full-on party physics. The second he hit the stage, the energy shifted from singalong to shutdown-the-group-chat-and-jump.

What makes Luda such a cheat code live is command. He doesn’t just perform songs; he conducts a crowd like it’s a choir that already knows the punchlines. The call-and-response moments landed hard, the pacing stayed relentless, and his delivery was sharp enough to cut through wind, surf, and the general Tortuga chaos of people constantly moving. Even from the back, you could feel the bass hits ripple through the sand—one of those sets where you don’t need to be close to be caught.

And for a festival slot (where rap can sometimes feel like a novelty booking), his show felt built for the environment: big gestures, big hooks, and a catalog that turns strangers into temporary best friends. The vibe was playful, chest-thumping, and oddly wholesome—because nothing bonds humans faster than yelling iconic lines together while holding overpriced water bottles.

In a weekend stacked with country heavyweights, Ludacris didn’t try to fit the mold. He cracked the mold, laughed about it, and kept the beach bouncing.

Artist: https://www.ludacrisofficial.com/
Festival: https://tortugamusicfestival.com/

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival 2025 Recap https://gameon.media/2025/04/14/rock-the-oceans-tortuga-music-festival-2025-recap/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 01:54:28 +0000 https://gameon.media/?p=5571

  TORTUGA MUSIC FESTIVAL BRINGS COUNTRY MUSIC AND MORE  TO SUNNY FORT LAUDERDALE 12TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL HOSTS PERFORMANCES FROM LUKE COMBS, JELLY ROLL, KEITH URBAN, PARKER MCCOLLUM, JORDAN DAVIS, MEGAN MORONEY, LUDACRIS AND SHABOOZEY Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival Continues To Amplify  Sustainability Efforts and Ocean Conservation    Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, …

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TORTUGA MUSIC FESTIVAL BRINGS COUNTRY MUSIC AND MORE 

TO SUNNY FORT LAUDERDALE

12TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL HOSTS PERFORMANCES FROM LUKE COMBS, JELLY ROLL, KEITH URBAN, PARKER MCCOLLUM, JORDAN DAVIS, MEGAN MORONEY, LUDACRIS AND SHABOOZEY

Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival Continues To Amplify 

Sustainability Efforts and Ocean Conservation 

 

Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, in partnership with Live Nation, hosted fans for a weekend of unmatched entertainment featuring headliners Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, and Keith Urban. Dubbed a “a sun-drenched, beachside country festival that doubles-up as a key fundraising event for ocean conservation” with an “impressive roster of performers” (Holler.) the 12th annual festival brought over 40 artists ranging from country’s hottest new stars like Parker McCollum, Jordan Davis, Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, rap legend Ludacris, and more.

 

On Friday, the Sunset Stage kicked off Tortuga with performances from John Morgan and Marcus King. Marcus King treated the crowd to a cover of Tyler Childers’ “Shake The Frost,” and was later joined by his wife, Briley, for a few songs. The crowd went wild as Ludacris took the stage to celebrate 25 years of hits with bangers like “Money Maker” and “What’s Your Fantasy.” Over on the Main Stage, the festival opened with Angie K, Gavin DeGraw, Gary Allan, and Parker McCollum, who welcomed in the first sunset of the festival with his hits “Pretty Heart” and his new single, “What Kinda Man.” To close out opening night, fan favorite Jelly Roll delivered an explosive set, lighting up the sky with pyrotechnics during songs like “Liar,” “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” and “Save Me.” 

Jelly Roll at Tortuga ©2025 Jaggar

 

Ludacris at Tortuga ©2025 Jaggar

 

Parker McCollum at Tortuga ©2025 Jaggar

 

The high energy carried into Saturday, with nearly 20 performances set against a sunny backdrop and a sea of eager fans. The Main Stage came alive as the Wheeland Brothers created the atmosphere with their signature blend of surf rock and reggae, performing their hit “Rock Me Like The Ocean.” The stage continued to shine with performances from rising stars Wyatt Flores, Meghan Patrick and Jordan Davis, each bringing their own unique flair to the festivities. Meanwhile on the Sunset Stage, country’s hottest new star, Shaboozey, took the Sunset Stage and had the crowd singing along to his hits, creating an unforgettable moment under the Florida sun. The Sunset Stage also hosted The Original Wailers, who brought reggae vibes to the crowd, while supergroup Ezra Ray Hart energized the audience with a medley of Sugar Ray’s “When It’s Over” and Violent Femmes’ “Blister in the Sun.” Closing out the Main Stage, Keith Urban ignited the crowd with an unforgettable set that had fans enthusiastically singing along to classics like “Somebody Like You” and “Blue Ain’t Your Color.” He also invited up-and-coming artist Karley Scott Collins for a duet on “GO HOME W U.”

 

Shaboozey at Tortuga ©2025 Jaggar

 

Jordan Davis at Tortuga ©2025 Jaggar

 

Artikal Sound System at Tortuga ©2025 Jaggar

 

Keith Urban Photo by Skyler Greene skygreene.com

 

Wrapping up the sunny, star-studded weekend, fans at the Sunset Stage were treated to unforgettable performances from artists like Restless Road, Bumpin Uglies, Yelawolf, and a crowd filled with singalongs to Megan Moroney’s hits “Am I Okay” and “No Caller ID.” Over on the Main Stage, the festivities kicked off with Caylee Hammack, who sang a unique country-laden version of Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!” She was followed by country-rock anthems from Corey Kent and Cody Jinks, who each brought their own distinctive energy to the weekend. The night reached its peak as Luke Combs wrapped up the 2025 festival with an energy-filled set full of hits like “Forever After All” and “When It Rains It Pours,” leaving the crowd buzzing with excitement and ending the 2025 festival on a high note.

 

Luke Combs at Tortuga ©2025 Jaggar

 

Yelawolf at Tortuga ©2025 Jaggar

 

Cody Jinks at Tortuga ©2025 Jaggar

 

Megan Moroney Photo by Skyler Greene skygreene.com

 

The weekend also showcased the next generation of country music featured on the festival’s first year of the Next From Nashville stage, giving attendees a chance to discover the genre’s hottest acts including Abby Anderson, Avery Anna, Bayker Blankenship, Bryce Leatherwood, Charlie Worsham, Denitia, Jade Eagleson, Jenna LaMaster, Karley Scott Collins, Kashus Culpepper, Lauren Watkins, Mae Estes, Noah Hicks and Thomas Edwards.

 

Lanie Gardner at Tortuga ©2025 Jaggar

 

Avery Anna at Tortuga ©2025 Jaggar

 

Abby Anderson at Tortuga ©2025 Jaggar

 

Next From Nashville at Tortuga ©2025 Jaggar

 

Since its debut in 2013, Tortuga has been making waves—raising millions and supporting over 100 nonprofits dedicated to ocean conservation and marine life protection. These efforts have spanned across the U.S., Bahamas, South Africa, and Asia, with groundbreaking research making a real impact. In 2024 alone, thanks to the incredible support from Tortuga fans, 114.7 tons of materials were diverted from landfills through the festival’s sustainability and recycling initiatives. In 2025, Tortuga’s sustainability efforts have focused on three key goals: Reduce, Rethink, and Restore. These goals aim to cut down on CO2 emissions and landfill waste, embrace eco-friendly products and cutting-edge technologies, and adopt policies that protect marine ecosystems and champion ocean conservation. One of the festival’s standout features is Rock The Ocean’s Conservation Village, where attendees can discover exactly how their ticket purchases are making a difference and learn how they can personally contribute to the cause. For more information, visit TortugaMusicFestival.com/conservation/.

 

For more information and to join the conversation, visit TortugaMusicFestival.com, Tweet: @FestivalTortuga #TortugaFest, Instagram: @TortugaMusicFestival #TortugaFest, Snapchat: @TortugaFest, Facebook: Facebook.com/TortugaMusicFestival.

 

Bussin’ Burger at Tortuga ©2025 Jaggar

 

About Rock the Ocean: 

The Rock The Ocean Foundation is dedicated to supporting scientific research, education and increasing public awareness about the issues impacting the world’s oceans. Rock The Ocean teams up with high profile musical artists and entertainers, who will perform and participate in events that educate the public on marine conservation. Rock The Ocean founder Chris Stacey is an avid ocean lover, diver and 20-year music industry veteran. Tortuga Music Festival will bring to life his vision, uniting the best and brightest in music, working to raise awareness about the issues currently impacting our oceans and their delicate ecosystems. For more information visit www.rocktheocean.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockTheOcean, Tweet @RockTheOcean or Instagram @rocktheocean.

 

About Tortuga:

Tortuga Music Festival is part of Live Nation’s premiere family of country music festivals spread across the country, including Watershed in George, WA, Faster Horses in Brooklyn, MI, and Tortuga Music Festival in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

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Tortuga Music Festival 2025 Set Times and Single Day Tickets https://gameon.media/2025/03/22/tortuga-music-festival-2025-set-times-and-single-day-tickets/ Sat, 22 Mar 2025 22:49:12 +0000 https://gameon.media/?p=5562

Rock The Ocean’s 2005 Tortuga Music Festival hits the Fort Lauderdale Beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on April 4 – 6, 2025. Don’t miss major stars like Luke Combs, Keith Urban, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, Ludacris, Shaboozey, Parker McCollum, Jordan Davis and Cody Jinks. Plus enjoy 3 stages of the best in country, rock and …

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Rock The Ocean’s 2005 Tortuga Music Festival hits the Fort Lauderdale Beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on April 4 – 6, 2025.

Don’t miss major stars like Luke Combs, Keith Urban, Jelly Roll, Megan Moroney, Ludacris, Shaboozey, Parker McCollum, Jordan Davis and Cody Jinks. Plus enjoy 3 stages of the best in country, rock and reggae. Not to mention hanging out literally on the beach, enjoying dozens of food and beverage options. All while helping to save the environment.

Daily set times have been released, as well as single day tickets. Multiple day passes and VIP options are also still available in limited quantities.

Tortuga Music Festival 2025 Daily Set Times
Tortuga Music Festival 2025 Daily Set Times

See https://tortugamusicfestival.com/passes/ for all of the information you need. Do not miss this festival.

 

Tortuga Music Festival 2025 Site Map
Tortuga Music Festival 2025 Site Map

 

Photos from Tortuga Music Festival 2024

 

 

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200,000 In Attendance For Biggest Welcome To Rockville Ever, May 9-12 At Daytona International Speedway https://gameon.media/2024/05/20/200000-in-attendance-for-biggest-welcome-to-rockville-ever-may-9-12-at-daytona-international-speedway/ Tue, 21 May 2024 00:09:00 +0000 https://gameon.media/?p=5373

Danny Wimmer Presents Kicks Off Festival Season With Biggest Welcome To Rockville Ever!   More Than 200,000 In Attendance At Daytona International Speedway May 9-12, Record-Breaking For Both DWP And The Festival   North America’s Biggest Rock Festival Featured Dozens Of Can’t-Miss Moments Festival Featured 150 Bands On 5 Stages With Headliners Mötley Crüe & …

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Danny Wimmer Presents Kicks Off Festival Season With

Biggest Welcome To Rockville Ever!

 

More Than 200,000 In Attendance At Daytona International Speedway May 9-12,

Record-Breaking For Both DWP And The Festival

 

North America’s Biggest Rock Festival Featured Dozens Of

Can’t-Miss Moments

Festival Featured 150 Bands On 5 Stages With Headliners

Mötley Crüe & Disturbed (Thursday),

Limp Bizkit & Jelly Roll (Friday),

Foo Fighters & Queens of the Stone Age (Saturday),

Slipknot & Evanescence (Sunday)

 

2025 Dates To Be Announced Soon

Welcome To Rockville is officially the biggest rock festival in North America, hosting more than 200,000 people and 150 bands on 5 stages for the first time. This year, Rockville also broke records to become the largest event for festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents. Looking ahead, the May 2025 festival dates at Daytona International Speedway will be announced soon.

The 13th Welcome To Rockville featured its most powerful collection of artists yet, including headliners Mötley Crüe & Disturbed (Thursday), Limp Bizkit & Jelly Roll (Friday), Foo Fighters & Queens of the Stone Age (Saturday) and Slipknot & Evanescence (Sunday), along with Judas Priest, Greta Van Fleet, Falling In Reverse, A Day To Remember, Breaking Benjamin, Bad Omens, The Offspring, Mudvayne, Koe Wetzel, Stone Temple Pilots, Primus, Cypress Hill, Sum 41, a rare appearance by Mr. Bungle, and many others. Welcome To Rockville brought in fans from around the U.S. and the world for the four-day destination event.

These were some of the highlights and can’t-miss moments during the festival:

    Mötley Crüe had the crowd in a frenzy with a set filled with decades of hits, along with newer tracks like the recently released, “Dogs of War.” (Thursday)

    Disturbed’s powerful show included a surprise cameo by legendary Heart vocalist Ann Wilson for a duet with David Draiman on “Don’t Tell Me,” the song they recorded together for the band’s current album. This marked the first time Wilson joined Disturbed onstage to perform the song. (Thursday)

    After his headlining set on the SiriusXM Octane Drift Stage, Jelly Roll joined Limp Bizkit for the band’s version of The Who’s “Behind Blue Eyes.” As Rolling Stone reported: “…Fred Durst told the crowd repeatedly, ‘I need an angel to come out here and save me. Drop something from the sky. I don’t care what it is, drop anything, please sweet angel. Save your brother Freddy D!’ As summoned, Jelly Roll then appeared onstage with Limp Bizkit to deliver the song’s second verse…” Later in the set, rapper Riff Raff joined Limp Bizkit on stage to perform his track “Tip Toe Wing In My Jawwdinz.” The band also brought a couple from the crowd on stage for a live gender reveal. (Friday)

    Falling In Reverse was joined by Tech N9ne and Alex Terrible from Slaughter To Prevail–who both played at the festival earlier that day–for the first-ever live performance of “Ronald (Feat. Tech N9ne And Alex Terrible),” which will appear on Falling In Reverse‘s new album. (Friday)

    Rockville fans saw the second show ever for Kerry King‘s solo band, with a set that included songs from King’s forthcoming album as well as Slayer classics. (Friday)

    Foo Fighters played a 2-hour set packed with hits, including an appearance from Mammoth WVH frontman Wolfgang Van Halen who surprised fans with a few classic Van Halen solos during Foo Fighters’ mid-show medley. (Saturday)

    Queens of the Stone Age closed out the SiriusXM Octane Drift Stage Saturday night with an epic set of fan favorites. (Saturday)

    Slipknot’s mind-blowing festival-closing set celebrated the 25th anniversary of the band’s classic self-titled album and was one of the first shows with the band’s new drummer Eloy Casagrande. (Sunday)

    Evanescence’s Sunday night SiriusXM Octane Drift Stage headlining performance marked the band’s first show in the continental U.S. this year. (Sunday)

 

    Sum 41 had the crowd singing along throughout their energetic set–one of the final shows ever for the group. Shortly before the band hit the stage, fans had the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of a SpaceX rocket launch from nearby Cape Canaveral lighting up the sky behind the Vortex Stage. (Sunday)

    The Church of Rock & Roll had surprise karaoke appearances from Rockville artists each day, including John Moyer (Disturbed), Joey Belladonna (Anthrax), John Cooper (Skillet), Ash Costello (New Years Day), Devin Oliver (I See Stars), Tim Montana and more.

 

    Brand new onsite experiences at Rockville included the BLACKENED Burger Bar with Chef Chris Santos on the festival grounds and Just Add Milk Cereal Bar in the Rockville campground.

    During the festival, the live broadcast on Rockville Radio on SiriusXM’s Chanel 504 included music from bands on this year’s lineup, interviews, streamed sets and more. Fans can re-live the best of Welcome To Rockville on Rockville Radio via the SiriusXM app, available to stream through May 22, 2024.

Metal Injection summarized the Welcome To Rockville experience well, noting, “Though some rock critics may argue on about how rock is either dead or dying, the only certainty is that such persons have never experienced the Florida festival that has been swelling to one of the biggest in the world: Welcome To Rockville.”

 

Welcome To Rockville is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America.

For more information on #WelcomeToRockville, visit:

Website: www.WelcomeToRockville.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/welcometorockville

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rockvillefest

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcometorockville

#welcometorockville

(Welcome To Rockville 2024, by Nathan Zucker)

(Mötley Crüe, by Steve Thrasher)

(Limp Bizkit with Jelly Roll, by Steve Thrasher)

(Foo Fighters, by Steve Thrasher)

(Slipknot, by Steve Thrasher)

(Disturbed, by Dusana Risovic)

(Jelly Roll, by Steve Thrasher)

(Queens of the Stone Age, by Dusana Risovic)

(Evanescence, by Dusana Risovic)

(Tech N9ne, Ronnie Radke, Alex Terrible during Falling In Reverse, by Jake Miller)

(Sum 41, by Maurice Nunez)

(Welcome To Rockville fans, by Nathan Zucker)

(Welcome To Rockville by Nathan Zucker)

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TLC at Tortuga Music Festival 2024 https://gameon.media/2024/04/17/tlc-at-tortuga-music-festival-2024/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 03:04:47 +0000 https://gameon.media/?p=5547

Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival partied on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 5, 6 & 7, 2024.     TLC made everyone feel nostalgic when they tore through their extensive catalog of smash hits on April 7, 2024.   Check out the latest on TLC music and tour …

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival partied on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 5, 6 & 7, 2024.

 

TLC at Tortuga ©2024 Jaggar Pics

 

TLC made everyone feel nostalgic when they tore through their extensive catalog of smash hits on April 7, 2024.

 

Check out the latest on TLC music and tour dates at https://officialtlc.com/.

 

Find out about next year’s Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, as well as their sister festivals, at https://tortugamusicfestival.com/.

 

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival 2024 Celebrated Country Music and Conservation in Fort Lauderdale https://gameon.media/2024/04/10/rock-the-oceans-tortuga-music-festival-2024-celebrated-country-music-and-conservation-in-fort-lauderdale/ Thu, 11 Apr 2024 03:13:20 +0000 https://gameon.media/?p=5352

  TORTUGA MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATES COUNTRY MUSIC AND MORE IN SUNNY FORT LAUDERDALE 11TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL HOSTS PERFORMANCES FROM LAINEY WILSON, HARDY, JASON ALDEAN, BRET MICHAELS, MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD, TEDDY SWIMS AND ASHLEY MCBRYDE, AMONGST OTHERS To Date, Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival Has Raised Nearly 5 Million For Ocean Conservation Efforts     Rock …

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TORTUGA MUSIC FESTIVAL CELEBRATES COUNTRY MUSIC AND MORE
IN SUNNY FORT LAUDERDALE

11TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL HOSTS PERFORMANCES FROM LAINEY WILSON, HARDY, JASON ALDEAN, BRET MICHAELS, MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD, TEDDY SWIMS AND ASHLEY MCBRYDE, AMONGST OTHERS

To Date, Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival Has Raised
Nearly 5 Million For Ocean Conservation Efforts

 

 

Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, in partnership with Live Nation, hosted fans for a weekend of unmatched entertainment featuring headliners Lainey Wilson, HARDY and Jason Aldean. Praised for having an “eclectic” lineup that is “deep in talent” (Sun Sentinel), the 11th annual festival brought over 40 artists ranging from country’s hottest new stars like Bailey Zimmerman and CMA Award winning Group of the Year Old Dominion to icons like Bret Michaels, Boyz II Men and TLC.

 

Ashley McBryde ©2024 Jaggar Pics

 

On Friday, the Sunset Stage kicked off Tortuga right with performances from Shwayze, Boys II Men, Teddy Swims and Ashley McBryde. On the Main Stage, Warren Zeiders invited Teddy Swims to perform a special rendition of “Tennessee Whiskey.” Shortly after, Turnpike Troubadours’ driving country-rock welcomed in the first scenic sunset of the festival. A crowd favorite, Lainey Wilson closed opening night with her signature “Bell Bottom Country” sound, belting her GRAMMY-winning hits as fans danced along under the warm night sky.

 

Above: Lainey Wilson; Bottom Left: Teddy Swims; Bottom Right: Shwayze

 

The uplifting energy continued on Saturday with nearly 20 performances set against a sunny backdrop and a sea of fans. Appropriately, Michael Franti & Spearhead filled the main stage with their vibrant ‘sounds of sunshine,’ setting the tone for Old Dominion, whose performance elicited enthusiastic sing-alongs from the crowd. Meanwhile, multi-platinum entertainer Russell Dickerson brought his “unstoppable energy” (E! News) to the Sunset Stage and was followed by rock icon Bret Michaels. Singing Poison classics like “Your Mama Don’t Dance” and “Nothing But a Good Time,” Michaels surprised fans by inviting Cooper Alan up for a “Sweet Home Alabama” duet. HARDY closed the night and pushed genre boundaries with his one-of-a-kind blend of nu-metal and country on the Main Stage.

 

Above: HARDY; Bottom Left: Bret Michaels and Cooper Alan; Bottom Right: Julie Williams and Roberta Lea of The Black Opry

 

Rounding out the sunny, star-studded weekend, fans at the Sunset Stage were able to experience the carefree songs of the Wheeland Brothers, much-anticipated 90s legends TLC and country-folk singer Charles Wesley Godwin. The Main Stage opened with DIAMOND-selling superstar Brian Kelley, followed by Bailey Zimmerman delivering an energetic set proving why he’s “Country’s Biggest New Star” (Grammy.com). ACM Artist of the Decade Jason Aldean followed, closing out the 2024 festival with hits like “My Kinda Party” and “Lights Come On” featuring Bailey Zimmerman.

 

Above: Jason Aldean; Bottom Left: Brian Kelley; Bottom Right: Bailey Zimmerman

 

The weekend also showcased the next generation of country music featured on the festival’s first year of the Next From Nashville stage, giving attendees a chance to discover the genre’s hottest acts including Sadie Bass, Annie Bosko, The Castellows, Kolby Cooper, Logan Crosby, Hannah Ellis, Dylan Gossett, HunterGirl, Greylan James, Meg McRee, Peytan Porter, Josh Ross, Austin Snell, Anne Wilson and Stephen Wilson Jr.

 

Above: Peytan Porter; Bottom Left: Anne Wilson; Bottom Right: Greylan James

 

Since its inception in 2013, Tortuga has raised nearly $5 million supporting 100+ nonprofits dedicated to saving our oceans and marine life as well as groundbreaking research in the United States, Bahamas, South Africa and Asia. Last year, the festival received the prestigious 2023 Bronze Stevie Award for Sustainability Leadership in the US and Canada at the 20th Annual International Business Awards. Sustainability at the 2024 Tortuga Music Festival focused on three major goals involving all departments – “Reduce, Rethink and Restore” – to reduce CO2 emissions and waste going to landfills, to explore green products and technologies, and to implement policies to protect Marine ecosystems and support ocean conservation efforts. Rock The Ocean’s on-site Conservation Village gives festival guests the opportunity to learn more about where a portion of the proceeds from their passes go and how they can help make a difference. For more information, visit TortugaMusicFestival.com/conservation/.

 

About Rock the Ocean: 
The Rock The Ocean Foundation is dedicated to supporting scientific research, education and increasing public awareness about the issues impacting the world’s oceans. Rock The Ocean teams up with high profile musical artists and entertainers, who will perform and participate in events that educate the public on marine conservation. Rock The Ocean founder Chris Stacey is an avid ocean lover, diver and 20-year music industry veteran. Tortuga Music Festival will bring to life his vision, uniting the best and brightest in music, working to raise awareness about the issues currently impacting our oceans and their delicate ecosystems. For more information visit www.rocktheocean.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockTheOcean, Tweet @RockTheOcean or Instagram @rocktheocean.

 

About Tortuga Music Festival:
Tortuga Music Festival is part of Live Nation’s premiere family of country music festivals spread across the country, including Watershed in George, WA and Faster Horses in Brooklyn, MI. For more information, visit www.tortugamusicfestival.com, Tweet: @FestivalTortuga #TortugaFest, Instagram: @TortugaMusicFestival #TortugaFest, Snapchat: @TortugaFest, Facebook: Facebook.com/TortugaMusicFestival.

 

About Live Nation Entertainment:
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit livenationentertainment.com.

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Aftershock 2024 Roars Back With Slayer, Pantera, Slipknot, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Mötley Crüe https://gameon.media/2024/03/01/aftershock-2024-roars-back-with-slayer-pantera-slipknot-iron-maiden-judas-priest-motley-crue/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 21:01:07 +0000 https://gameon.media/?p=5339

– Aftershock 2024: The West Coast’s Largest Rock Festival Returns To Discovery Park In Sacramento, CA October 10-13, 2024 With Headliners – Slayer & Pantera (Thursday); Slipknot & Five Finger Death Punch (Friday); Iron Maiden & Judas Priest (Saturday); Mötley Crüe & Disturbed (Sunday) – Including Iron Maiden’s Exclusive U.S. Festival Set & The Only West Coast Slayer Performance …

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Aftershock 2024:
The West Coast’s Largest Rock Festival
Returns To Discovery Park In Sacramento, CA
October 10-13, 2024 With Headliners
Slayer & Pantera (Thursday);
Slipknot & Five Finger Death Punch (Friday);
Iron Maiden & Judas Priest (Saturday);
Mötley Crüe & Disturbed (Sunday)
Including Iron Maiden’s Exclusive U.S. Festival Set &
The Only West Coast Slayer Performance
Plus Evanescence, Breaking Benjamin, Staind, Falling in Reverse, Till Lindemann,
Rise Against, Halestorm, Seether & More
For Biggest Lineup Yet With
130+ Bands On 5 Stages
General Admission & VIP Passes On Sale Now Starting At $10 Down At
Aftershock returns to Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA October 10-13 for its 12th year with its biggest lineup yet. The 4-day destination festival will feature the only U.S. festival play for Iron Maiden, the exclusive West Coast performance for Slayer – one of only three shows in nearly 5 years – Slipknot as one of the number one requested bands, and the first Aftershock appearance for Mötley Crüe, making it an event not to be missed!
The ultimate destination for hard rock and heavy metal enthusiasts will include back-to-back headlining performances from Slayer and Pantera (Thursday); Slipknot and Five Finger Death Punch (Friday); Iron Maiden and Judas Priest (Saturday); and Mötley Crüe and Disturbed (Sunday). In addition, Aftershock will feature four full days and nights of performances from top artists including: Evanescence, Breaking Benjamin, Staind, Falling in Reverse, Till Lindemann, Rise Against, Halestorm, Seether, Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, Mastodon, Anthrax, Architects, Tom Morello, Cypress Hill, Ministry and many others.
“Get ready Sacramento…” says Danny Wimmer of DWP. “This is the biggest Aftershock lineup we’ve ever curated, and the largest rock and metal festival ever put together in California. See you in October…unless I see you in May.”
Single day and weekend General Admission and VIP passes for Aftershock are on sale now starting as low as $10 down at https://aftershockfestival.com/passes/.
The West Coast’s Largest Rock Festival is adding a 5th stage, expanding the lineup to a total of 130+ bands.
“We couldn’t be more excited that Sacramento has become synonymous with the largest rock festival on the West Coast,” said Visit Sacramento President and CEO Mike Testa. “The city is ready to welcome fans for four days packed with more than 130 bands and unforgettable live music experiences.”
The lineup for Aftershock is as follows (subject to change): Iron Maiden, Slayer, Mötley Crüe, Slipknot, Disturbed, Pantera, Judas Priest, Five Finger Death Punch, Evanescence, Breaking Benjamin, Till Lindemann, Falling in Reverse, Rise Against, Staind, Halestorm, Seether, Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, Mastodon, Anthrax, Architects, Tom Morello, Cypress Hill, Ministry, Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway, Skillet,  Sevendust, Tech N9ne, Insane Clown Posse,  Static X, Clutch, Body Count, Lorna Shore, Highly Suspect, Poppy, Grandson, Nothing More, P.O.D., Filter, Eagles of Death Metal, Coal Chamber, Code Orange, Jinjer, Bad Wolves, Shadows Fall, Fear Factory, Sleeping With Sirens, Juliette Lewis and the Licks, Marky Ramone Plays The Ramones Classics, Drain, City Morgue, Saosin, L.S. Dunes, Badflower, PUP, Rival Sons, Militarie Gun, Hawthorne Heights, Bayside, Giovannie and the Hired Guns, Show Me The Body, Whitechapel, From Ashes to New, The Warning, Set it Off, Resorte, Fugitive, Better Lovers, Drug Church, Biohazard, Joey Valence & Brae, Tim Montana, Vended, The Chisel, The Armed, Soul Glo, High Vis, Narrow Head, I See Stars, Bob Vylan, GEL, Holding Absence, Touché Amoré, Citizen Soldier, New Years Day, Drowning Pool, Alien Ant Farm, Orgy, Adema, Powerman 5000, Taproot, Local H, HED PE, Moonshine Bandits, CKY, Brutus, Alien Weaponry, Oxymorrons, Veil of Maya, Lilith Czar, Holy Fawn, D.R.U.G.S., Ho99o9, Ill Niño, Winona Fighter, Slothrust, Hemorage, Nerv, Damnage, Jeris Johnson, Any Given Sin, Deadlands, Mike’s Dead, Self Deception, Lø Spirit, Jager Bonham, Dead Poet Society, Point North, Like A Storm, Teen Mortgage, Jigsaw Youth, The Funeral Portrait, Black Map, Capital Theatre, Descartes A Kant, Lowlives, StrateJacket, Blame My Youth, Caskets, Silly Goose, Reach NYC, TX2, Royale Lynn, Budderside, and Gozu.
The JamPack hotel package allows patrons to save by bundling festival passes, hotel and more. Find all details at https://aftershockfestival.com/passes/. Weekend and daily Park & Ride passes are also available for purchase as an add-on option for a convenient way to get to the festival grounds, as there is no on-site parking at Aftershock.
In 2023, the sold out Aftershock hosted 160,000 music fans from all 50 states, 40 countries, and every continent except Antarctica, creating millions of dollars in economic impact for the region.
Aftershock is produced by Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America.
Aftershock is excited to announce its 2024 partners: Coors Light, Jack Daniel’s, LYTE, Red Bull, Topo Chico Hard Seltzer, Hop Valley Brewing, Beatbox Beverages, Eargasm, Monaco Cocktails, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Astral Tequila, U.S. Army, Take Me Home, plus more to come.
Aftershock attendees can enjoy some of the best food and drinks that the Sacramento area has to offer, curated by Southern Hospitality Concessions LLC, DWP’s affiliate concessionaire, as well as various sponsor activations and experiences
Discovery Park is conveniently located near downtown Sacramento at 1600 Garden Highway, where the American and Sacramento Rivers meet.
For more information on Aftershock please visit:
Hashtag: #aftershock #aftershockfestival
“One Of The Country’s Most Anticipated Hard Rock Events” (Sacramento Bee)
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Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival 2024: Tickets On Sale Now https://gameon.media/2024/02/23/wonderfront-music-arts-festival-2024-tickets-on-sale-now/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 22:25:14 +0000 https://gameon.media/?p=5331

Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival 2024: Tickets On Sale Now! Your wait is over! Prepare for an unforgettable experience at the Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival from May 10-12, 2024. The response to our lineup has been tremendous, and now you can join in on the excitement with Weekend Passes and Single Day Tickets for …

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Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival 2024: Tickets On Sale Now!

Your wait is over! Prepare for an unforgettable experience at the Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival from May 10-12, 2024. The response to our lineup has been tremendous, and now you can join in on the excitement with Weekend Passes and Single Day Tickets for Wonderfront 2024, available NOW. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in a blend of music, art, and culture. Choose from our range of ticket options, including 1-day passes, 3-day weekend passes, and an unparalleled VIP experience tailored to enhance your festival adventure. Secure your tickets at www.wonderfrontfestival.com

Ticket Tier Pricing:

Single-day GA tickets: $135 (Friday 5/10, Saturday 5/11, Sunday 5/12)

Single-day VIP tickets: $439 each day

3-Day GA Tickets: $329

3-day VIP pass: $1,150

In true form, fans are treated to an eclectic lineup of performances that will captivate both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Magical moments are on the horizon, with electrifying live acts spanning a diverse spectrum. From emerging talents like Q, Paris Texas, Samm Henshaw, and Abby Anderson to rising stars such as Channel Tres, alongside chart-toppers like Weezer, Carly Rae Jepsen, T-Pain, Milky Chance, and more, there’s something for everyone. Immerse yourself in a dynamic blend of hip-hop, house, indie groove pop, power-pop rock, and organic grooves over three unforgettable days.

But Wonderfront isn’t just about the music – it’s a lifestyle experience! Explore San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy for unforgettable after-parties, or embark on exclusive excursions like boat parties and sunset sails. Delight your taste buds with mouthwatering local culinary delights, craft beers, and immersive activities.

For those craving the ultimate VIP experience, Wonderfront presents the VIP Wonderful Pass, offering exclusive perks and privileges. VIP ticket holders enjoy dedicated entrance lines at the main venue gates, ensuring swift and hassle-free entry during peak festival moments. The VIP Lounge, nestled where the water meets the shore, provides a serene escape from the festival’s hustle and bustle. Experience every note up close with unparalleled viewing from VIP platforms, ensuring an elevated perspective of main-stage performances. The extended front-of-stage access, exclusively for VIPs, brings you closer to the action than ever before. Indulge in specialized gourmet food offerings in the VIP Lounge, catering to diverse tastes. Picture lounging in a VIP area steps away from the main stages and waterfront, with access to a VIP Limo Boat for harbor party cruises. Front row viewing at both main stages is now expanded for 2024, featuring multiple entrance/exit points and a VIP fast lane. Dive into the VIP Hideaway Lounge within the new EDM Dance Club for an exclusive open-air club experience like no other.

Wonderfront Festival ©2019 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

Confirmed Artists Include:

BECK, WEEZER, KAYTRANADA, MT. JOY, DOMINIC FIKE, JID, CARLY RAE JEPSEN, MK, JOEY BADA$$, T-PAIN, MILKY CHANCE, DAYGLOW, THE ROOTS, MARCUS KING, CHANNEL TRES, POLO & PAN, ACTION BRONSON, BAKAR, STEEL PULSE, NATASHA BEDINGFIELD, UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA, BADBADNOTGOOD, POOLSIDE, PARIS TEXAS, FRUIT BATS, SURF MESA, PHONY PPL, Q, SUN ROOM, SUDAN ARCHIVES, RAYLAND BAXTER, ALICE PHOEBE LOU, ABBY ANDERSON, SAMM HENSHAW, IDKHOW, JD CLAYTON, FIJI BLUE, MAPACHE, KID BLOOM, HEALY, ALLAN RAYMAN + MANY MORE

For out-of-town guests, take advantage of our Ticket & Hotel Travel Packages, offering up to $300 in hotel rate discounts along with festival tickets and exclusive experiences. Immerse yourself in the San Diego sun and the wonder of Wonderfront!

Don’t miss out on the ultimate celebration of music, arts, and the San Diego lifestyle at Wonderfront 2024! Visit www.wonderfrontfestival.com for more information.

About Wonderfront Music & Arts Festival:

Wonderfront is a three-day music, culinary, and arts extravaganza featuring over 80 bands across 7+ stages and boat parties. Spread across the stunning San Diego waterfront, the festival promises an unforgettable experience for music lovers and beach enthusiasts alike.

Wonderfront Festival Details: Dates: Friday-Sunday, May 10-12, 2024

Location: Wonderlust Events, LLC, 550 West B Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Wonderfront Festival ©2019 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

 REMINISCE WITH US….

Instagram – @wonderfrontfest

Facebook – @wonderfrontfestival

Twitter – @WonderfrontFest

Tiktok – WonderfrontFestival

Our wide variety of genres, including rock, indie rock, electronic, hip-hop, pop, country, reggae, and americana reflects our belief that there is strength in diversity. We pride ourselves in a festival lineup and experience that captures the San Diego culture and its demographics.

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Tortuga Music Festival 2024 Features Lainey Wilson, HARDY, Jason Aldean https://gameon.media/2024/02/19/tortuga-music-festival-2024-features-lainey-wilson-hardy-jason-aldean/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 22:54:29 +0000 https://gameon.media/?p=5299

TORTUGA MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 2024 LINEUP  JASON ALDEAN, HARDY AND LAINEY WILSON TO HEADLINE THE FESTIVAL’S 11TH YEAR     Lineup Spans Across Genres with Artists Cooper Alan, Kassi Ashton, Black Opry, Priscilla Block, Boyz II Men, Jackson Dean, Dee Jay Silver, Russell Dickerson, DJ Rock, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Charles Wesley Godwin, …

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TORTUGA MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 2024 LINEUP

 JASON ALDEAN, HARDY AND LAINEY WILSON TO HEADLINE THE FESTIVAL’S 11TH YEAR

 

Lineup Spans Across Genres with Artists Cooper Alan, Kassi Ashton, Black Opry, Priscilla Block, Boyz II Men, Jackson Dean, Dee Jay Silver, Russell Dickerson, DJ Rock, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Charles Wesley Godwin, Brian Kelley, Jon Langston, Long Beach Dub Allstars,Chase Matthew, Ashley McBryde, Bret Michaels, Old Dominion, Parmalee, Shwayze, Red Clay Strays, Teddy Swims, Tigirlily Gold, TLC, Turnpike Troubadours, Koe Wetzel, Wheeland Brothers, Warren Zeiders and Bailey Zimmerman

 

Three-Day Seaside Festival Will Feature Three Stages, Taking Place April 5-7, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

 

Rock the Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, in partnership with Live Nation, is proud to announce the lineup for the 11th ocean-side festival. Taking place April 5-7, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Tortuga 2024 will feature performances from a variety of acts including headliners Jason Aldean, HARDY and CMA Entertainer Of The Year Lainey Wilson, as well as icons Bret Michaels, TLC and Boyz II Men. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit https://tortugamusicfestival.com. Hotel packages and VIP experiences can be purchased via Vibee at Vibee.com.

Artists including Cooper Alan, Kassi Ashton, Black Opry, Priscilla Block, Boyz II Men, Jackson Dean, Dee Jay Silver, Russell Dickerson, DJ Rock, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Charles Wesley Godwin, Brian Kelley, Jon Langston, Long Beach Dub Allstars, Chase Matthew, Ashley McBryde, Bret Michaels, Old Dominion, Parmalee, Shwayze, Red Clay Strays, Teddy Swims, Tigirlily Gold, TLC, Turnpike Troubadours, Koe Wetzel, Wheeland Brothers, Warren Zeiders and Bailey Zimmerman. The festival will also feature a stage dedicated to emerging acts based out of Nashville, the Next From Nashville Stage; the 2024 lineup includes Sadie Bass, Annie Bosko, The Castellows, Kolby Cooper, Logan Crosby, Hannah Ellis, Dylan Gossett, HunterGirl, Greylan James, Meg McRee, Peytan Porter, Josh Ross, Austin Snell, Anne Wilson and Stephen Wilson Jr..

In addition to a one-of-a-kind lineup that caters to fans of all ages, Tortuga continues to be a trailblazer in supporting ocean conservation and sustainability since its inception in 2013. In October, the festival received the prestigious 2023 Bronze Stevie Award for Sustainability Leadership in the US and Canada at The 20th Annual International Business Awards®. Each year, the festival raises funds and also serves as an opportunity to educate the public about the critical environmental issues taking place within the oceans. Fans will be able to explore the Rock the Ocean’s Conversation Village while on-site to learn more about the work of the organization and how to get involved. For more information, visit tortugamusicfestival.com/conservation.

For coverage of the Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival 2023, see:

https://gameon.media/2023/04/19/rock-the-oceans-tortuga-music-festival-2023-day-1-review/

https://gameon.media/2023/04/20/shania-and-carly-lead-day-2-of-rock-the-oceans-tortuga-music-festival-2023/

https://gameon.media/2023/04/22/kenny-chesney-caps-off-day-3-of-tortuga-music-festival-2023/

 

About Rock the Ocean: 
The Rock The Ocean Foundation is dedicated to supporting scientific research, education and increasing public awareness about the issues impacting the world’s oceans. Rock The Ocean teams up with high profile musical artists and entertainers, who will perform and participate in events that educate the public on marine conservation. Rock The Ocean founder Chris Stacey is an avid ocean lover, diver and 20-year music industry veteran. Tortuga Music Festival will bring to life his vision, uniting the best and brightest in music, working to raise awareness about the issues currently impacting our oceans and their delicate ecosystems. For more information visit www.rocktheocean.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockTheOcean, Tweet @RockTheOcean or Instagram @rocktheocean.

 

About Tortuga:
Tortuga Music Festival is part of Live Nation’s premiere family of country music festivals spread across the country, including Watershed in George, WA, Faster Horses in Brooklyn, MI, Beach It! in Virginia Beach, VA, Tortuga Music Festival in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and TidalWave in Atlantic City, NJ.

 

About Live Nation Entertainment: 
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit livenationentertainment.com.

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  Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 14, 15 & 16, 2023.     mike. played the Sunset Stage on April 15, 2023. mike.’s low-key hip-hop style features slow jams and acoustic guitars, which worked well for an afternoon …

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mike. at Tortuga ©2023 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 14, 15 & 16, 2023.

 

mike. at Tortuga ©2023 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

mike. played the Sunset Stage on April 15, 2023. mike.’s low-key hip-hop style features slow jams and acoustic guitars, which worked well for an afternoon at the beach.

 

mike. at Tortuga ©2023 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

Check out the latest on mike. music and tour dates at https://amap.to/mike/.

 

mike. at Tortuga ©2023 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

Find out about next year’s Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, as well as their sister festivals, at https://tortugamusicfestival.com/.

 

mike. at Tortuga ©2023 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

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  Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 14, 15 & 16, 2023.     Wiz Khalifa played the Sunset Stage presented by Visible by Verizon on April 14, 2023. This stage bookended the grounds on the north end, and …

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Wiz Khalifa at Tortuga ©2023 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 14, 15 & 16, 2023.

 

Wiz Khalifa at Tortuga ©2023 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

Wiz Khalifa played the Sunset Stage presented by Visible by Verizon on April 14, 2023. This stage bookended the grounds on the north end, and was truly an additional main stage. Many fans claimed that Wiz Khalifa put on the best show of the night. Despite not being from the country music genre, his laid-back, party-flavored rhymes fit in well at the end of a long, hot day at the beach.

 

Wiz Khalifa at Tortuga ©2023 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

Check out the latest on music and tour dates, including the massive High School Reunion Tour with Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Too $hort and Warren G at https://wizkhalifa.com/.

 

Wiz Khalifa at Tortuga ©2023 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

Find out about next year’s Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, as well as their sister festivals, at https://tortugamusicfestival.com/.

 

Wiz Khalifa at Tortuga ©2023 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

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Slipknot, Pantera, Shinedown, Evanescence, Limp Bizkit Lead Full Lineup For Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2023 https://gameon.media/2023/05/12/slipknot-pantera-shinedown-evanescence-limp-bizkit-lead-full-lineup-for-blue-ridge-rock-festival-2023/ Fri, 12 May 2023 22:28:37 +0000 https://gameon.media/?p=4820

Full Music Lineup Announced For Blue Ridge Rock Festival September 7-10 At VIRginia International Raceway In Alton, Virginia Slipknot, Five Finger Death Punch, Staind, Danzig, I Prevail, Flo Rida, Lorna Shore, Knocked Loose, Polyphia, Insane Clown Posse, Vanilla Ice & More Just Added To The Lineup   Festival To Feature Performances From Over 100 Bands …

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Full Music Lineup Announced For

Blue Ridge Rock Festival

September 7-10 At VIRginia International Raceway In Alton, Virginia

Slipknot, Five Finger Death Punch, Staind, Danzig,

I Prevail, Flo Rida, Lorna Shore, Knocked Loose, Polyphia, Insane Clown Posse, Vanilla Ice & More

Just Added To The Lineup

 

Festival To Feature Performances From Over 100 Bands In Total Over Four Days

 

Single Day Passes On Sale Now At blueridgerockfest.com

The full music lineup has been announced for Blue Ridge Rock Festival–America’s Largest Rock & Camping Festival–which takes place September 7-10, 2023 at VIRginia International Raceway in Alton, VA. Newly announced artists include: Slipknot, Five Finger Death Punch, Staind, Danzig (performing his self-titled album in full), I Prevail, Flo Rida, Lorna Shore, Knocked Loose, Polyphia, Insane Clown Posse, Vanilla Ice, Project Pat and more.

Blue Ridge Rock Festival features performances from more than 150 music artists including Slipknot, Pantera, Five Finger Death Punch, Shinedown, Evanescence, Limp Bizkit, Till Lindemann: The Voice of Rammstein (exclusive U.S. performance), Staind, Megadeth, Papa Roach, Danzig, Rise Against, Lamb of GodThree Days Grace, Pierce The Veil, Chevelle, Coheed & Cambria and many more.

The festival also hosts a one-of-a-kind Club Experience Thursday through Sunday from 11:00 PM to 2:00 AM, after the Main Festival with performances from some of the biggest and best ‘90s/2000s hip hop/rap legends, including Flo Rida, 2 Chainz, Three 6 Mafia, Soulja Boy, Vanilla Ice, Insane Clown Posse and Project Pat. The Club Experience is only available to three or four day festival campers and is an additional pass purchase.

The daily music lineup for Blue Ridge Rock Festival is as follows (subject to change):

Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2023 Lineup Poster

 

Single day passes have just been released, and are on sale now at https://blueridgerockfest.com. 4-Day General Admission and VIP passes, as well as 3-Day VIP passes are now at level 5 pricing. 3-Day General Admission passes are at level 4 pricing. Fans save by purchasing early, and with the Blue Ridge Rock Festival 3-month payment plan, fans can purchase weekend or single day passes for only 25% down, with no additional fees.

The festival has seen record-breaking sales so far, with 4-Day Rockstar passes and Artist Meet & Greet Passes already SOLD OUT (wait list available). Premium tent camping, TV camping and glamping sites are also SOLD OUT, but a wait list is available. A limited number of standard 5-night tent camping sites are still available, but fans are advised to purchase soon before passes sell out. Blue Ridge Rock Festival has also partnered with Fuse to provide exclusive hotel packages.

Visit https://blueridgerockfest.com/festival-passes/ for full details and to purchase passes.

Independently-owned, Blue Ridge Rock Festival is the home of the “Fan Driven Experience,” with fans voting on the lineup and festival experiences through surveys across social media. What started as a one-day event in 2017 expanded to a 4-day festival in 2022, featuring almost 200 bands and proudly hosting a community of over 150,000 at the VIRginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia.

Watch the Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2022 after movie here:

www.facebook.com/BlueRidgeRockFest/videos/1629611474183192

Blue Ridge Rock Festival is located at VIRginia International Raceway, 1245 Pine Tree Road in Alton, VA, within a few hours of many major cities including Raleigh, Greensboro, Charlotte, Richmond, Virginia Beach and Washington, DC. In 2022, Blue Ridge Rock Festival  entered into a multi-year agreement with Virginia International Raceway, which allows festival organizers to work on the site year-round.

Blue Ridge Rock Festival is sponsored by ZYN, Monster Energy, on! Nicotine Pouches, URW Credit Union, Fizzy – CBD Infused Soda, Mortus Viventi, and more.

For more information on Blue Ridge Rock Festival, visit:

Website: https://blueridgerockfest.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/BlueRidgeRockFest

Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueridgerock

Instagram: www.instagram.com/blueridgerockfest

Hashtag: #BlueRidgeRock

 

 

 

 

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Shania And Carly Lead Day 2 Of Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival 2023 https://gameon.media/2023/04/20/shania-and-carly-lead-day-2-of-rock-the-oceans-tortuga-music-festival-2023/ Fri, 21 Apr 2023 01:15:36 +0000 https://gameon.media/?p=4694

Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 14, 15 & 16, 2023. Day 2 was Saturday, April 15th, a spectacularly hot and sunny day. Tens of thousands of country music fans showed up early to hit the sands and hear …

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Fans at Tortuga ©2023 Johnnie Crow Photos

Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 14, 15 & 16, 2023.

Fans at Tortuga ©2023 Johnnie Crow Photos

Day 2 was Saturday, April 15th, a spectacularly hot and sunny day. Tens of thousands of country music fans showed up early to hit the sands and hear the tunes. Fans were dressed in their best beachwear, with a splash of concert gear and the occasional costume.

Shania Twain at Tortuga ©2023 Johnnie Crow Photos

Shania Twain, Carly Pearce, Jameson Rodgers, Brittney Spencer, Alexandra Kay and Dee Jay Silver shone as brightly as the sun on the Allegiant Main Stage. Shania Twain played a brilliant set featuring several joyful new songs, some acoustic covers and all of the many hits fans were delighted to dance and sing along to. Her main theme for the night was joy and celebrating what makes each person happy. Judging by the roar of the crowd, her music is one of the things that makes millions happy. Carly Pearce performed earlier on the main stage, and she took the opportunity to thank Shania for inspiring her, and so many others, to write their own songs, make their own rules and manifest their own destiny.

Carly Pearce at Tortuga ©2023 Johnnie Crow Photos

The Wallflowers, Dylan Scott, Mike., Tropidelic, Corey Kent and DJ Rock played the Sunset Stage presented by Visible by Verizon. This second main stage also hosted the entertaining Dating Game, where Tortuga fans competed for seat upgrades and a shot at love. This was an eclectic mix of artists, with a different set of fans showing up for each set.

Tyler Booth at Tortuga ©2023 Johnnie Crow Photos

Erin Kinsey, Tyler Booth, Chayce Beckham, Dylan Marlowe and Chase McDaniel graced the Next From Nashville stage presented by Bacardi. This stage was placed under a tent in the middle of the grounds, providing a nice stopping point between main stages. This intimate setting provided a great opportunity to get up close and personal with some rising stars.

Fans at Tortuga ©2023 Johnnie Crow Photos

With the sun blazing, Saturday was a great day to explore the festival grounds. VIP ticketholders had cabanas and a pool to cool off in. General Admission fans could explore the many vendor tents and activations, each offering a mini oasis amongst the packed beachside setting. There were many unique beverage choices available to cool down and fuel up.

Fans at Tortuga ©2023 Johnnie Crow Photos

Put Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival on your must-see list, and it just may become one of your annual traditions.

Fans at Tortuga ©2023 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

 

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Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival 2023 Day 1 Review https://gameon.media/2023/04/19/rock-the-oceans-tortuga-music-festival-2023-day-1-review/ Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:29:25 +0000 https://gameon.media/?p=4681

Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 14, 15 & 16, 2023. Day 1 was Friday, April 14th and the festival gates opened at noon for tens of thousands of country music fans to hit the beach. Record-breaking rains left …

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Tortuga ©2023 Johnnie Crow Photos

Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival celebrated its 10th anniversary on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida on April 14, 15 & 16, 2023.

Fans at Tortuga ©2023 Johnnie Crow Photos

Day 1 was Friday, April 14th and the festival gates opened at noon for tens of thousands of country music fans to hit the beach. Record-breaking rains left much of Fort Lauderdale flooded all week, including the FLL airport which was shut down over 2 days, causing many to scramble to make other plans. Those plans included flying to other Florida airports and catching rides, and driving as many as 25 hours just to get to the best festival of the year. Turns out that the beach and the ocean have a long-standing agreement about water, so the festival grounds were not flooded and every stage, vendor booth and fan activation was available. Despite a brief weather-caused evacuation, the show went on as planned.

Cole Swindell at Tortuga ©2023 Johnnie Crow Photos

Eric Church, Cole Swindell, Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real, Deana Carter, Wade Bowen and Dee Jay Silver performed on the Allegiant Main Stage. This stage was set on the southern end of the area, and was flanked on the street side by a massive multi-story cabana area for VIP patrons. Cole Swindell was a dynamo and really had the whole crowd moving and singing along. They were clearly ecstatic that the 1 hour evacuation did not prevent them from missing anything. Eric Church closed the night in style, with a headliner set full of hits.

Wiz Khalifa at Tortuga ©2023 Johnnie Crow Photos

Brett Young, Wiz Khalifa, Lauren Alaina, Tyler Braden, Pecos & The Rooftops and DJ Rock played the Sunset Stage presented by Visible by Verizon. This stage bookended the grounds on the north end, and was truly an additional main stage, more than a second stage. Many fans claimed that Wiz Khalifa put on the best show of the night. Despite not being from the country music genre, his laid-back, party-flavored rhymes fit in well at the end of a long, hot day at the beach.

Lukas Nelson at Tortuga ©2023 Johnnie Crow Photos

Ray Wylie Hubbard, Red Clay Strays, Aaron Raitiere, Pillbox Patti and Catie Offerman graced the Next From Nashville stage presented by Bacardi. This stage was placed under a tent in the middle of the grounds, providing a nice stopping point between main stages. Up and coming artists got a chance to catch some ears and hopefully gain some new fans. Some of the artists who had previously played here have now graduated to main stage status.

Fans at Tortuga ©2023 Johnnie Crow Photos

Considering the logistical challenges of hosting a festival on the beach, with Florida’s unpredictable weather and the sheer number of people travelling in for the show, this was the best-run major music festival I have ever been to. The music was incredible, the amenities were top-notch and plentiful, the prices were reasonable and nobody seemed to have a bad time at all. Country fans were chill, friendly and happy throughout the day and into the night. They even walked up the beach to enjoy the after hours nightlife at the many interesting Fort Lauderdale bars and restaurants.

Fans at Tortuga ©2023 Johnnie Crow Photos

Put Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival on your must-see list, and it just may become one of your annual traditions.

Fans at Tortuga ©2023 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

 

 

 

 

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Tortuga Music Festival 2023 Announces Daily Set Times For Church, Shania, Chesney and More https://gameon.media/2023/03/29/tortuga-music-festival-2023-announces-daily-set-times-for-church-shania-chesney-and-more/ Wed, 29 Mar 2023 15:31:36 +0000 https://gameon.media/?p=4627

  The 10th Tortuga Music Festival has announced the daily artists and set times for their massive musical celebration on the beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.     Friday, April 14 features Eric Church, Cole Swindell, Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real, Deana Carter, Wade Bowen and Dee Jay Silver on the Allegiant Main …

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The 10th Tortuga Music Festival has announced the daily artists and set times for their massive musical celebration on the beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

 

 

Friday, April 14 features Eric Church, Cole Swindell, Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real, Deana Carter, Wade Bowen and Dee Jay Silver on the Allegiant Main Stage. Brett Young, Wiz Khalifa, Lauren Alaina, Tyler Braden, Pecos & The Rooftops and DJ Rock play the Sunset Stage presented by Visible by Verizon. Ray Wylie Hubbard, Red Clay Strays, Aaron Raitiere, Pillbox Patti and Catie Offerman grace the Next From Nashville stage presented by Bacardi.

 

 

Saturday, April 15 features Shania Twain, Carly Pearce, Jameson Rodgers, Brittney Spencer, Alexandra Kay and Dee Jay Silver on the Allegiant Main Stage.  The Wallflowers, Dylan Scott, Mike., Tropidelc, Corey Kent and DJ Rock play the Sunset Stage presented by Visible by Verizon. Erin Kinsey, Tyler Booth, Chayce Beckham, Dylan Marlowe and Chase McDaniel grace the Next From Nashville stage presented by Bacardi.

 

 

Sunday, April 16 features Kenny Chesney, Jake Owen, Niko Moon, Ashley Cooke, Shane Profitt and Dee Jay Silver on the Allegiant Main Stage. Justin Moore, Collie Buddz, Kidd G, Nate Smith, Kylie Morgan and DJ Rock play the Sunset Stage presented by Visible by Verizon. Megan Moroney, Alana Springsteen, Frank Ray, Mackenzie Carpenter and George Birge grace the Next From Nashville stage presented by Bacardi.

 

 

Hotels are still available – click here.

 

Passes are SOLD OUT – get more info here.

 

 

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Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, Godsmack, Pantera, Limp Bizkit Announced For Aftershock Festival https://gameon.media/2023/03/17/guns-n-roses-tool-avenged-sevenfold-korn-godsmack-pantera-limp-bizkit-announced-for-aftershock-festival/ Fri, 17 Mar 2023 11:48:43 +0000 https://gameon.media/?p=4604

    Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Korn Godsmack, Pantera, Incubus, Queens Of The Stone Age, Limp Bizkit Announced For Massive Edition Of The West Coast’s Biggest Rock Festival   Returning October 5-8, 2023 To Discovery Park In Sacramento, CA With Four Full Days Of Nonstop Music And Entertainment, Including 95+ Bands   Featuring …

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Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Korn
Godsmack, Pantera, Incubus, Queens Of The Stone Age, Limp Bizkit
Announced For Massive Edition Of
The West Coast’s Biggest Rock Festival
 
Returning October 5-8, 2023 To Discovery Park In Sacramento, CA
With Four Full Days Of Nonstop Music And Entertainment,
Including 95+ Bands
 
Featuring Additional Performances From
Megadeth, Rancid, Turnstile, 311, The Cult & Many More
 
Passes On Sale Now Starting At $10 Down
 
The West Coast’s Biggest Rock Festival, Aftershock, grows even more in 2023 with its most packed lineup yet offering 95-plus bands over four full days, led by headliners Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Avenged Sevenfold and Korn. The destination event, held at Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA on October 5-8, builds on last year’s record-setting success including an audience of 160,000 music fans and bringing in nearly $30 million to the region.
 
In addition to the must-see headliners, the weekend’s curated lineup of rock and metal heavyweights also includes Godsmack, Pantera, Incubus, Queens of the Stone Age, Limp Bizkit, Megadeth, Rancid, Turnstile, 311, The Cult, AFI, I Prevail, Dance Gavin Dance and many more.  Returning as host for the second year is Jose “Metal Ambassador” Mangin.
 
Aftershock passes are on sale now at www.AftershockFestival.com starting at $10 down.
 
Godsmack is coming in hot this year. Come join us and Guns N’ Roses! Tool! Korn! and so many other killer bands at this year’s massive AFTERSHOCK! We can’t wait for everyone to hear our new album Lighting Up The Sky, which just came out! LET’S DO THIS!!!” says Godsmack front man Sully Erna.
 
“We are so excited for what will be the biggest Aftershock in the festival’s 11-year history,” says Danny HayesCEO of Danny Wimmer Presents. ”We are grateful for our partnership with the city and county of Sacramento and together we have built an amazing brand that showcases Sacramento to attendees from all over the globe.”
 
Aftershock has become synonymous with Sacramento, and we couldn’t be more excited for the festival to be back this fall with such an incredible lineup,” said Mike TestaPresident & CEO of Visit Sacramento. “The city is already gearing up to welcome rock fans from across the country and around the world. Aftershock supports our local businesses, creates jobs and brings unmatched music to our city – October can’t come fast enough.”
Watch the Aftershock festival announcement video here.
 
The full Aftershock 2023 lineup is as follows (subject to change):
 
Avenged Sevenfold ©2013 Johnnie Crow Photos
 
Thursday, October 5Avenged Sevenfold, Incubus, Turnstile, The Cult, AFI, Pennywise, Nothing But Thieves, L7, White Reaper, Senses Fail, Don Broco, The Bronx, Nothing, Nowhere., DeathByRomy, Beauty School Dropout, Bob Vylan, Holding Absence, Pinkshift, Thousand Below, Starbenders, SeeYouSpaceCowboy, Static Dress, Letdown.
 
Godsmack ©2020 Johnnie Crow Photos
 
Friday, October 6Tool, Godsmack, Limp Bizkit, Megadeth, Coheed and Cambria, Skillet, Bad Omens, The Hu, Deafheaven, Memphis May Fire, Converge, Fire From the Gods, Polaris, Rain City Drive, Gideon, Currents, Varials, Strange Kids, Dragged Under, Tallah, HANABIE., Widow7, Death Valley Dreams
 
KoRn ©2020 Johnnie Crow Photos
 
Saturday, October 7: Korn, Pantera, 311, Corey Taylor, Parkway Drive, Babymetal, Polyphia, Dethklok, Avatar, Fever 333, The Amity Affliction, Sleep Token, Escape the Fate, Boston Manor, Fame on Fire, Catch Your Breath, Ten56., Reddstar, Holy Wars, ’68, Ithaca, Devil’s Cut, Traitors, Fox Lake, All Waves, As You Were
 
Guns N’ Roses at Louder Than Life 2019 ©2019 Johnnie Crow Photos
 
Sunday, October 8Guns N’ Roses, Queens of the Stone Age, Rancid, I Prevail, Dance Gavin Dance, Daughtry, Badflower, Billy Talent, Mayday Parade, Suicide Silence, Movements, Ayron Jones, You Me At Six, Dead Poet Society, Austin Meade, Alpha Wolf, Jehnny Beth, Redlight King, Tigercub, Call Me Karizma, Ryan Oakes, Gnome, Luna Aura, Asava
 
Aftershock Single Day and Weekend General Admission and VIP passes are on sale now starting at $10.00 down, with payments amortized over five months (April-August). Festival goers are encouraged to buy early and save as prices will increase in the coming weeks and traditionally sell out prior to the event.
 
Aftershock is also partnering with Fuse to provide exclusive pass and hotel bundles. Weekend and daily Park & Ride passes are also available for purchase as an add on option for a convenient way to get to the festival grounds as there is no onsite parking at Aftershock.
 
All attendees at Aftershock can enjoy a variety of onsite food and beverage offerings curated by Southern Hospitality Concessions LLC, DWP’s affiliate concessionaire, including some of the best food and drinks that the Sacramento area has to offer.
 
KXTV ABC 10 News has called Aftershock, “The largest rock and heavy metal festival in the western United States [that] is attracting fans near and far.”
 
Aftershock is proud to host partners Visit Sacramento, Jack Daniel’s, Coors Light, LYTE, Topo Chico Hard Seltzer, Hop Valley Brewing, Eargasm, The Pretty Cult, Mortus Viventi, and Hellflower Soap Company. The event is also proud to host nonprofit partners Artists For Trauma, Fxck Cancer, Take Me Home, and To Write Love On Her Arms. More partners and experiences to be announced closer to the show.
 
Aftershock is produced by Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America. Additional DWP events in 2023 will include Bourbon & Beyond, GoldenSky Country Music Festival, Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival and Welcome To Rockville.
 
Discovery Park is conveniently located near downtown Sacramento at 1600 Garden Highway, at the confluence of the American and Sacramento Rivers.
 
For more information on #Aftershock please visit:
 

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Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2023 Announces First 100 Artists Including Pantera, Shinedown, Limp Bizkit, Evanescence https://gameon.media/2023/03/09/blue-ridge-rock-festival-2023-announces-first-100-artists-including-pantera-shinedown-limp-bizkit-evanescence/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:59:19 +0000 https://gameon.media/?p=4585

The first 100 artists have been announced for Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2023, taking place at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia from Septmber 7th – 10th, 2023. With 5 headliners yet to be announced, and a total of 144 acts scheduled to appear, BRRF 23 is shaping up to be THE rock festival of …

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The first 100 artists have been announced for Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2023, taking place at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia from Septmber 7th – 10th, 2023. With 5 headliners yet to be announced, and a total of 144 acts scheduled to appear,

BRRF 23 is shaping up to be THE rock festival of the year.

 

Gojira ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

Get tickets, camping spots, and all lineup and venue information at https://blueridgerockfest.com/

 

Ghost ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

Blue Ridge Rock Festival actively involves their fans in the selection of artists, using social media polls to help set the stage. The first 100 performers for 2023  have been announced:

Pantera, Shinedown, Limp Bizkit, Evanescence, Megadeth, Three Days Grace, Chevelle, Parkway Drive, Pierce The Veil, Motionless In White, Coheed And Cambria, Beartooth, Highly Suspect, Corey Taylor, Coal Chamber, Flyleaf with Lacey Sturm, Bad Omens, Black Label Society, Machine Head, Blue October, The Ghost Inside, Asking Alexandria, Spiritbox, VV, Tech N9ne, Testament, Biohazard, Job For A Cowboy, Cavalera Conspiracy, Jinjer, Vince Neil, Avatar, Static-X, The Amity Affliction, Slaughter To Prevail, Stephen Pearcy, The Black Dahlia Murder, Exodus, Overkill, Electric Callboy, Sleep Token, Atreyu, Finger Eleven, Taproot, Death Angel, Drowning Pool, Trustcompany, Memphis May Fire, Crown The Empire, Dayseeker, Senses Fail, Stabbing Westward, The Color Morale, Cold, CKY, Dope, After The Burial, Emmure, Northlane, Bury Tomorrow, Escape The Fate, Attila, Fit For An Autopsy, Gemini Syndrome, Adema, Alpha Wolf, Woe Is Me, Make Them Suffer, Holding Absence, Born Of Osiris, Kublai Khan Tx, Like Moths To Flames, Upon A Burning Body, Caskets, I Set My Friends On Fire, Vended, Landmvrks, Psychostick, Rain City Drive, Bleed From Within, Bodysnatcher, Stitched Up Heart, Eva Under Fire, Thousand Below, Angelmaker, Paleface, No Resolve, Tallah, Catch Your Breath, Ten56., Hanabie, Patient Sixty-Seven, Until I Wake, Dropout Kings, Eternal Frequency and Heartsick.

 

Lzzy Hale ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

Campers get a free bonus on-site pre-party on Wednesday night, featuring Scott Stapp of Creed, 10 Years, Nonpoint and Tantric.

 

Alice Cooper ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

One of the great features of Blue Ridge Rock Festival over the years has been its ability to deliver unique special performances. So far, this year’s event promises:

  • Parkway Drive bringing their full pyrotechnic performance usually only seen in Europe.
  • Cavalera Conspiracy performing a special set of Sepultura songs.
  • Electric Callboy exclusive U.S. festival appearance.
  • Finger Eleven rare U.S. performance.
  • Hanabie U.S. debut.
  • Patient Sixty-Seven U.S. debut.
  • Cold 30th anniversary performance of “Year Of The Spider” in its entirety.
  • Attila performing “About That Life” in its entirety.
  • Heartsick fan voted talent search winner.

 

Rainy Fans ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

Once again, BRRF will satisfy its fans desire for band reunions, including:

  • Lacey Sturm and Flyleaf original lineup reunion.
  • Biohazard original lineup reunion.
  • Trustcompany original lineup reunion.
  • Woe, Is Me original lineup reunion.
  • Coal Chamber reunion.
  • Job For A Cowboy reunion.
  • Taproot reunion.
  • The Color Morale reunion.

 

Clown Family ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

In addition to most of your favorite bands playing shows, this fest also showcases some speical lead vocalist solo performances:

  • Corey Taylor of Slipknot and Stone Sour.
  • Ville Valo of HIM.
  • Vince Neil of Motley Crue.
  • Stephen Pearcy of Ratt.
  • Scott Stapp of Creed.

 

Fan On Shoulders ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

Blue Ridge Rock Festival offers VIP upgrades, hip-hop after parties, acoustic performances and artist meet-and-greets. Plus plenty of music-based vendors and charities, and all the food and drink options you have come to expect.

 

Crowd Surfing Santa ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

Don’t wait. Get tickets, camping spots, and all lineup and venue information at https://blueridgerockfest.com/

 

Tenacious D ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

For reviews and photos from previous editions of the Blue Ridge Rock Festival, click here.

 

 

 

 

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It’s A World Leader Summit + A Plea for World Peace in Limp Bizkit’s “Out of Style” Video https://gameon.media/2023/02/09/its-a-world-leader-summit-a-plea-for-world-peace-in-limp-bizkits-out-of-style-video/ Fri, 10 Feb 2023 01:35:11 +0000 https://gameon.media/?p=4537

WATCH “OUT OF STYLE” VIDEO LIMP BIZKIT BRING TOGETHER WORLD LEADERS IN A GARAGE FOR DEEPFAKE “OUT OF STYLE” MUSIC VIDEO — WATCH  CLIP PREMIERES VIA MTV LATEST ALBUM STILL SUCKS OUT NOW BAND LAUNCHES D2C WHERE ALBUM IS AVAILABLE ON CD FOR THE FIRST TIME If anybody could broker world peace, it’s LIMP BIZKIT…Today, LIMP BIZKIT share the cinematic music video for …

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WATCH “OUT OF STYLE” VIDEO

LIMP BIZKIT BRING TOGETHER WORLD LEADERS IN A GARAGE FOR DEEPFAKE “OUT OF STYLE” MUSIC VIDEO — WATCH 

CLIP PREMIERES VIA MTV

LATEST ALBUM STILL SUCKS OUT NOW

BAND LAUNCHES D2C WHERE ALBUM IS AVAILABLE ON CD FOR THE FIRST TIME

Limp Bizkit ©2014 Johnnie Crow Photos

If anybody could broker world peace, it’s LIMP BIZKIT…Today, LIMP BIZKIT share the cinematic music video for “Out Of Style,” directed by frontman Fred Durst and Marc Klasfeld.

The video made its broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTVU, and MTV’s Biggest Pop.

Watch it here.

Limp Bizkit ©2019 Johnnie Crow Photos

Durst and Klasfeld point to this Jimi Hendrix lyric when summing up the video: “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.”The song is the opening track from the band’s sixth full-length studio album, STILL SUCKS. [Suretone].

The clip finds a deepfake assortment of “world leaders” together (Joe Biden, Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky, Xi Jinping, and Kim Jong-un), and even invites an appearance from “Mr. Maverick” himself in A.I. form. Meanwhile, the band throws down in a garage during a barbecue. There are all kinds of hidden Easter Eggs and deeper message — if you are paying close enough attention.

The song and video are about unity, of course. Put aside the beef and let’s focus on space, the universe, and what’s next for us as a species.

For as many answers as it offers, there are just as many questions, but you’ll have to watch it now.

Limp Bizkit ©2019 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

STILL SUCKS will be available for the first time in two different CD configurations.

There will be a “Gold Disc” edition, which is a strictly limited-edition numbered run, and a “Silver Disc” edition.

Both versions will feature the album’s 12 songs including “Out Of Style,” “Dad Vibes,” and “Don’t Change,” + a bonus track. Get it here.

TRACK LISTING:
“Out Of Style”
“Dirty Rotten Bizkit”
“Dad Vibes”
“Turn It Up, Bitch”
“Don’t Change”
“You Bring Out The Worst In Me”
“Love The Hate”
“Barnacle”
“Empty Hole”
“Pill Popper”
“Snacky Poo”
“Goodbye”

ABOUT LIMP BIZKIT:
Limp Bizkit aren’t the band you thought they were, but they might just be the band they’ve always been…Here are the facts so far. Formed in Jacksonville, FL during 2004, the group have sold over 40 million records worldwide since 1994. Their discography spans the double-platinum Three Dollar Bill, Y’all [1997], seven-times platinum Significant Other [1999], six-times platinum Chocolate Starfish and the Hotdog Flavored Water [2000], platinum Results May Vary [2003], and Gold Cobra [2011]. They continue to headline sold out arenas and stadiums on five continents. They returned in 2021 with their sixth full-length LP, STILL SUCKS, followed by the STILL SUCKS TOUR in 2022, which headlined arenas coast-to-coast, including Madison Square Garden and more. They regularly average over 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify and have generated streams in the billions. Limp Bizkit are back in 2023 with much more to come.

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Dave Matthews Band And Imagine Dragons Lead Off 2023 Innings Festival In Tampa https://gameon.media/2023/02/04/dave-matthews-band-and-imagine-dragons-lead-off-2023-innings-festival-in-tampa/ Sat, 04 Feb 2023 22:19:35 +0000 https://gameon.media/?p=4520

The Innings Festival returns to Tampa, Florida on March 18 & 19, 2023 during the Grapefruit League Spring Training. Imagine Dragons and Dave Matthews Band lead off an incredible lineup of heavy hitters. This double-header weekend promises no overlapping sets, so fans will be able to catch all of the live performances that they want. …

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The Innings Festival returns to Tampa, Florida on March 18 & 19, 2023 during the Grapefruit League Spring Training. Imagine Dragons and Dave Matthews Band lead off an incredible lineup of heavy hitters. This double-header weekend promises no overlapping sets, so fans will be able to catch all of the live performances that they want.

The festival will once again take place on the grounds of Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This expansive area provides plenty of room for all of the events, and on-site parking.

Saturday, March 18, 2023 will feature Imagine Dragons, Weezer, Pitbull, Grouplove, Japanese Breakfast, Tai Verdes, Joey Valence & Brae, Briscoe and Cydeways.

Weezer ©2014 Johnnie Crow Photos

Sunday, March 19, 2023 brings to the plate Dave Matthews Band, The Avett Brothers, Marcus Mumford, The Revivalists, Third Eye Blind, The Breeders, Faye Webster, The Heavy Heavy and The Ries Brothers.

Dave Matthews Band ©2019 Johnnie Crow Photos

Baseball fans will be treated to a live recording of “Off The Mound featuring Ryan Dempster”, a late night-style talk show featuring stories and laughs with MLB stars past and present, and great personalities from the sports and entertainment world. There will also be an “All-Star Baseball Jam” hosted by Jake Peavy, with The Bronson Arroyo Band.

Fans and families will be able to come together in Tampa to celebrate the Grapefruit League Spring Training experience. Major league stars will be in attendance, including John Kruk, Wade Boggs, Goose Gossage, Cecil Fielder, Travis Hafner, Ryan Klesko, Jake Peavy, Edwin Encarnacion, Andy Van Slyke, Ray Lankford, Tom Herr, Rafael Furcal and more.

Baseball Experience by Taylor Regulski

Tons of food options will be available, featuring selections from some of Florida’s best food vendors, including vegan/vegetarian and gluten-free items. Of course, there will also be the traditional baseball favorites, such as hot dogs and ice cream.

Ben & Jerry’s by Taylor Regulski

Tickets are available on the official website – https://www.inningsfestival.com/florida. Several options exist, including 1-day and 2-day passes, and multiple VIP levels. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to have some family fun under the sun. Innings Festival Florida is all ages. Children 7 and under get in free with a ticketed adult.

Aerial by Charles Reagan

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Disturbed, 3 Doors Down, Nonpoint and Hoobastank Lead Retro Day 4 of Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2022 https://gameon.media/2022/09/21/disturbed-3-doors-down-nonpoint-and-hoobastank-lead-retro-day-4-of-blue-ridge-rock-festival-2022/ Thu, 22 Sep 2022 02:15:11 +0000 https://gameon.media/?p=4171

The 5th annual Blue Ridge Rock Festival took place in Alton, Virginia on September 8 – 11, 2022. Day 4 felt like a time warp, transporting us back 2 decades with a lineup that could have been the concert of the year in 2002. Disturbed capped off a day where the sun came out to …

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Disturbed ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

The 5th annual Blue Ridge Rock Festival took place in Alton, Virginia on September 8 – 11, 2022. Day 4 felt like a time warp, transporting us back 2 decades with a lineup that could have been the concert of the year in 2002.

Disturbed ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photosed

Disturbed capped off a day where the sun came out to stay (kudos to Elias Soriano of Nonpoint for leading the crowd in a rain banishing chant, which actually worked!) and the rap-rock sounds of the turn of the century dominated.

Nonpoint ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

Hoobastank was outstanding. Lead singer Doug Robb teased the crowd about whether or not to play their mega-hit ballad “The Reason” at such a heavy festival. He demanded mosh pits and crowd surfing, which made for a hilarious juxtaposition as the entire venue sang along to the slow moving love song.

Hoobastank ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

Saliva brought original vocalist Josey Scott out to play the last 3 songs, which was a treat for the crowd, but unfortunately not captured by the photographers, who typically only shoot the first 3 songs.

Lamb Of God ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

Lacey Sturm, Seether, Hollywood Undead, Lamb Of God, Killswitch Engage, New Found Glory, (Hed) P.E., Twiztid and The Devil Wears Prada showed their staying power and kept the nostalgic vibe going, even as the weary crowd streamed out throughout the day.

3 Doors Down ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

Those who stayed to the bitter end were treated to incredible sets from 3 Doors Down and Disturbed. Both bands marked the anniversary of 9/11 by dedicating songs to everyone lost that day, as well as all those who continue to put themselves in harm’s way – firefighters, police, doctors, nurses and EMT’s.

Fan On Shoulders ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

Tickets and campsites are already selling well for next year, proving that die hard metal fans will endure anything to experience the power of live music, and the feeling of connecting with other people who are just as mental about metal as they are. Go to https://blueridgerockfest.com/ to get yours.

 

 

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Starset, Tenacious D, Motionless In White and Skillet Power Through Day 3 of Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2022 https://gameon.media/2022/09/20/starset-tenacious-d-motionless-in-white-and-skillet-power-through-day-3-of-blue-ridge-rock-festival-2022/ Wed, 21 Sep 2022 03:47:53 +0000 https://gameon.media/?p=4159

The 5th annual Blue Ridge Rock Festival took place in Alton, Virginia on September 8 – 11, 2022. Day 3 was a wet one, with a slow and steady rain throughout most of the day and into the night. Thankfully there were no lightning storms forcing evacuations, which has seemed to plague so many outdoor …

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Tenacious D ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

The 5th annual Blue Ridge Rock Festival took place in Alton, Virginia on September 8 – 11, 2022. Day 3 was a wet one, with a slow and steady rain throughout most of the day and into the night. Thankfully there were no lightning storms forcing evacuations, which has seemed to plague so many outdoor rock festivals.

Butcher Babies ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

Once again, there were too many bands playing too many stages, and the concert you missed was probably as good as the concert you saw.

Starset ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

Between dodging raindrops and hiding under stages protecting my camera equipment, I was able to capture Butcher Babies, Adelitas Way, Powerman 5000, Mushroomhead, Starset (both acoustic and electric headliner set, complete with pyro and fireworks), Motionless In White, Skillet and Tenacious D featuring Kyle Gass and Jack Black.

Skillet ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

The show I didn’t see included The Dead Daisies, Crowbar, Upon A Burning Body, The Word Alive, Apocalyptica, Black Veil Brides, Ice Nine Kills, Queensryche, From Ashes To New, God Forbid, Thrice, Pierce The Veil, Gwar, Pennywise, I Prevail and Slipknot.

Mushroomhead ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

Sion (featuring Howard Jones) and Lacuna Coil (featuring Cristina Scabbia) were late scratches, and unfortunately did not perform.

Motoinless In White ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

Despite days of exhaustion, muddy grounds and soaked clothing, the crowd never let up on their passion and physicality.

Rainy Fans ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

Tickets and campsites are already selling well for next year, proving that die hard metal fans will endure anything to experience the power of live music, and the feeling of connecting with other people who are just as mental about metal as they are. Go to https://blueridgerockfest.com/ to get yours.

 

 

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Alice Cooper, Halestorm, Gojira, Candlebox and Mudvayne Heat Up Day 2 of Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2022 https://gameon.media/2022/09/19/alice-cooper-halestorm-gojira-candlebox-and-mudvayne-heat-up-day-2-of-blue-ridge-rock-festival-2022/ Tue, 20 Sep 2022 02:48:25 +0000 https://gameon.media/?p=4148

The 5th annual Blue Ridge Rock Festival took place in Alton, Virginia on September 8 – 11, 2022. Day 2 was a hot one, with fans up early to bake in the sun and bask in the sweet and savory sounds of a wide variety of artists. The day started at high noon with the …

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Alice Cooper ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

The 5th annual Blue Ridge Rock Festival took place in Alton, Virginia on September 8 – 11, 2022. Day 2 was a hot one, with fans up early to bake in the sun and bask in the sweet and savory sounds of a wide variety of artists. The day started at high noon with the bluesy southern chill of Blacktop Mojo, and ended with the frantic aggression of Mudvayne.

Halestorm ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

As the fans learned the day before, difficult choices had to be made, with stellar acts performing on either end of the massive site. The two side-by-side main stages, sponsored by Monster Energy and ZYN, definitely had enough star power to hold down their end of the festival.

Gojira ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

Blacktop Mojo, Zero 9:36, Saving Abel, Buckcherry, Candlebox, Badflower, Sevendust, Underoath, Theory Of A Deadman, Halestorm, Gojira, A Day To Remember and Mudvayne delivered one punch after another.

Mudvayne ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

If that wasn’t enough for you, things got even heavier on the opposite end of the event. The URW stage and Fan-Driven stage hit even harder than the main stages.

Candlebox ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

Alice Cooper, Down, Hatebreed, Bad Omens, Memphis May Fire, In Flames, All That Remains, Whitechapel, Slaughter To Prevail, Fit For An Autopsy and Insane Clown Posse gave it all, and could have made a fine festival lineup on their own. There really still are too many stages and too many heavy hitters at BRRF. It is impossible to catch everyone that you want to see.

Buckcherry ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

Several times throughout the day, the bands on stage stopped to show, in order to alert security that a fan was down and needed help. Kevin Martin was the first to stop mid-song, and urgently direct security and medical personnel to get out into the pits to aid a concertgoer. Showing how classy and professional they are, Martin directed the band to pick up the song at the guitar solo, once the injured patron was safely taken away for medical attention.

Clown Family ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

Tickets and campsites are already selling well for next year, proving that die hard metal fans will endure anything to experience the power of live music, and the feeling of connecting with other people who are just as mental about metal as they are. Go to https://blueridgerockfest.com/ to get yours.

 

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Ghost, Anthrax, Ice Cube and Nothing More on Day 1 of Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2022 https://gameon.media/2022/09/18/ghost-anthrax-ice-cube-and-nothing-more-on-day-1-of-blue-ridge-rock-festival-2022/ Mon, 19 Sep 2022 02:29:34 +0000 https://gameon.media/?p=4137

The 5th annual Blue Ridge Rock Festival took place in Alton, Virginia on September 8 – 11, 2022. Day one was headlined by Ghost, with notable support coming from a wide spectrum of artists, including Ice Cube, Anthrax, Daughtry, Jelly Roll, In This Moment, Stone Temple Pilots and Nothing More. The massive 4 day rock …

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Ghost ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

The 5th annual Blue Ridge Rock Festival took place in Alton, Virginia on September 8 – 11, 2022. Day one was headlined by Ghost, with notable support coming from a wide spectrum of artists, including Ice Cube, Anthrax, Daughtry, Jelly Roll, In This Moment, Stone Temple Pilots and Nothing More.

Ice Cube ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

The massive 4 day rock music festival tried to recover from the logistical nightmares of 2021 by moving to a new site near the Virginia International Raceway. While the venue was a slight improvement over the remote park used last year, I never saw any racetrack, facilities or parking lots.

Nothing More ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

The parking was over 5 miles from the event, and there did not seem to be nearly enough buses. Fans could be seen waiting in massive lines to leave the parking field, to enter the venue, and to return to their vehicles after the show. The third and fourth stages were miles from the side-by-side main stages, up and down big hills which left little time to move between sections and actually see all of the bands.

Spiritbox ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

Despite all of the hardships and difficulties, fans were excited to see an incredible lineup, representing every genre of rock and roll. The overall production and sound were on point. The only problem with such an extensive collection of bands was deciding which ones to see, and which sadly had to be missed. While the two main stages alternated acts, it was a long walk to the other side, and making that trek meant missing someone else.

Daughtry ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

I definitely missed more acts than I saw. The highlights of the day for me were Ghost, Anthrax, Ice Cube, Daughtry, Nothing More, Spiritbox, Fire From The Gods and a rare reunion show from Shadows Fall. Blue Ridge Rock Festival definitely goes out of their way to deliver special shows, such as reunion shows and rare appearances.

Fire From The Gods ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

I managed to capture photographs of the aforementioned highlights, as well as A Skylit Drive, Unearth, Vampires Everywhere, Pop Evil, Bad Wolves, and In This Moment.

In This Moment ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

I would have loved to see other bands, but there are just too many stages and too many bands. Among the bands I would have loved to experience were Islander, Palisades, Red, Brand Of Sacrifice, Hawthorne Heights, Hinder, We Came As Romans, Cannibal Corpse, Sleeping With Sirens, Stone Temple Pilots and Jelly Roll.

Bad Wolves ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

It may have been better to book fewer artists, and invest more money into supporting the fans, including more buses, more facilities and more showers for the campers. BRRF bills itself as being “Fan-Driven”, so hopefully they will continue to listen to, and support, their dedicated fans.

Crowd Surfing Santa ©2022 Johnnie Crow Photos

Tickets and campsites are already selling well for next year, proving that die hard metal fans will endure anything to experience the power of live music, and the feeling of connecting with other people who are just as mental about metal as they are. Go to https://blueridgerockfest.com/ to get yours.

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Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2022 Nears Another Sellout https://gameon.media/2022/08/17/blue-ridge-rock-festival-2022-nears-another-sellout/ Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:10:53 +0000 https://gameon.media/?p=4111

The ULTIMATE Rock & Metal Weekend September 8th-11th Virginia International Raceway ROCKSTAR PAINT CLASSES with John 5 + More! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP! IS MONEY PREVENTING YOU FROM ATTENDING THIS YEAR?  APPLY FOR FREE OR DISCOUNTED TICKETS!  2022 TICKETS ARE NOW 95% SOLD OUT! SECURE YOURS NOW! OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS – EARLY WILL CALL: Have Wristbands to …

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The ULTIMATE Rock & Metal Weekend

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Rockstar Paint Classes with John 5 & More!

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

– EARLY WILL CALL: Have Wristbands to pick up? Beat the crowds at the Festival, and join us this Saturday from 12pm – 6pm at 4009 Murray Pl. Lynchburg, VA for an Early Will Call Day!

– ADA QUESTIONS: Ten Fifty Entertainment (Coachella Festival) is handling all ADA planning and services this year. In an effort to provide a first-class experience, they invite you to email them with any questions you may have: Access@BlueRidgeRockFest.com

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Ghost, Mudvayne, Slipknot and Disturbed to Headline Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2022 https://gameon.media/2022/06/09/ghost-mudvayne-slipknot-and-disturbed-to-headline-blue-ridge-rock-festival-2022/ Fri, 10 Jun 2022 02:16:24 +0000 https://gameon.media/?p=4043

  Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2022 has announced their full lineup and daily schedules, and we cannot wait for this event to start its engines. With the world-class lineup in place, plans for the new venue at Virginia International Raceway are taking shape. Ghost, Mudvayne, Slipknot and Disturbed are the main headliners on Thursday through …

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Chad Gray ©2017 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2022 has announced their full lineup and daily schedules, and we cannot wait for this event to start its engines. With the world-class lineup in place, plans for the new venue at Virginia International Raceway are taking shape. Ghost, Mudvayne, Slipknot and Disturbed are the main headliners on Thursday through Sunday, September 8-11, 2022, with a bonus Wednesday night event featuring Puddle Of Mudd. This time around, you won’t have to worry about miles of walking and figuring out which artists you will miss. There will be two main stages, side by side, without overlapping of major bands.

 

Puddle Of Mudd ©2019 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

Wednesday’s warmup lineup is Puddle Of Mudd, Alient Ant Farm, Cold, Crazytown, Burden Of The Sky, Kings County, Last Nights Villain.

 

Ghost ©2019 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

Thursday kicks it off proper with Ghost, Ice Cube, Falling In Reverse, Stone Temple Pilots, Anthrax, In This Moment, Daughtry, Jelly Roll, Nothing More, Pop Evil, Sleeping With Sirens, Spiritbox, We Came As Romans, Bad Wolves, Kittie, Shadows Fall, Hinder, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Attila, Hawthorne Heights, The Union Underground, Red, Counterparts, A Skylit Drive, Comeback Kid, Fire From The Gods, Unearth, Norma Jean, Smile Empty Soul, Palisades and more.

 

Halestorm ©2021 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

Friday gives you Mudvayne, A Day To Remember, Halestorm, Alice Cooper, Gojira, Underoath, Down, Theory Of A Deadman, Sevendust, Badflower, Candlebox, Insane Clown Posse, In Flames, Hatebreed, All That Remains, 3OH!3, Buckcherry, Electric Callboy, Bad Omens, Memphis May Fire, Whitechapel, Zero 9:36, Slaughter To Prevail, Saving Abel, Dayseeker, Bleeding Through, Fit For An Autopsy, Nita Strauss, Emo Night Brooklyn, Blacktop Mojo, He Is Legend, Silvertung and more.

 

Slipknot ©2019 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

Saturday is just insane, with Slipknot, Tenacious D (Jack Black & Kyle Gass), I Prevail, Pennywise, Skillet, Pierce The Veil, Motionless In White, Ice Nine Kills, Nelly, Starset, Black Veil Brides, Thrice, GWAR, God Forbid, Apocalyptica, Queensryche, Fit For A King, Adelitas Way, Lacuna Coil, From Ashes To New, Chelsea Grin, Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, The Plot In You, Stick To Your Guns, Sion, The Acacia Strain, Municipal Waste, Butcher Babies, Terror, Upon A Burning Body, The Word Alive, Crowbar, Kublai Khan, Redlight King, Hollow Front, The Dead Daisies and more.

 

Disturbed ©2019 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

You had better save something for Sunday, because it is relentless – Disturbed, 3 Doors Down, Lamb Of God, Seether, New Found Glory, Killswitch Engage, Hollywood Undead, Saliva, Wage War, Knocked Loose, Grandson, Fever 333, The Amity Affliction, Silverstein, Story Of The Year, Baroness, Hoobastank, The Devil Wears Prada, Enter Shikari, Suicide Silence, Demon Hunter, Nonpoint, John 5, Lacey Sturm, Texas In July, Erra, Stray From The Path, Tetrarch, Attack Attack!, Silent Planet, Otherwise, Twiztid, Jeris Johnson, Project 86, Icon For Hire, Hed P.E. and more.

 

Disturbed ©2019 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

Go get your tickets and your campsites or hotel reservations. All the info you need is available at https://blueridgerockfest.com/. See you there!

 

3 Doors Down ©2017 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

Here are some examples of last years epic performances at Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2021:

 

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Blue Ridge Rock Festival Finally Gets The Venue It Deserves https://gameon.media/2022/05/10/blue-ridge-rock-festival-finally-gets-the-venue-it-deserves/ Wed, 11 May 2022 00:50:17 +0000 https://gameon.media/?p=3979

  After getting its start with 2 events in Concord, Virginia, followed up by the Covid-delayed logistical nightmare of last year’s massive 4 day event in Danville, Virginia, the Blue Ridge Rock Festival is finally getting a new home which promises to deliver on its promise as America’s premier fan-driven rock and roll experience.   …

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Halestorm ©2021 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

After getting its start with 2 events in Concord, Virginia, followed up by the Covid-delayed logistical nightmare of last year’s massive 4 day event in Danville, Virginia, the Blue Ridge Rock Festival is finally getting a new home which promises to deliver on its promise as America’s premier fan-driven rock and roll experience.

 

Megadeth ©2021 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

This year’s event will take place over the extended weekend of September 8 – September 11, 2022. The venue hosting this event is the world-class road racing track Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia. Fans who endured the troubles of the past in order to witness the greatest collection of live rock and roll, and are ready to come back for more, will be rewarded with a location that is set up for large crowds, camping and entertainment.

 

Lamb Of God ©2021 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

Despite all of the issues last fall, the musical performances and production were top notch. The festival took on a partner, changed to a better venue and continues to ask fans to help choose the artists who will perform at the 2022 edition.

 

A Day To Remember ©2021 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

Check out their website to stay up to date on lineup announcements, and to buy tickets before it sells out again.

 

Photos from Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2021:

 

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Ice-T & Body Count at Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2021 https://gameon.media/2022/02/25/ice-t-body-count-at-blue-ridge-rock-festival-2021/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:09:57 +0000 https://gameon.media/?p=3883

  Ice-T and his metal band Body Count performed at the Blue Ridge Rock Festival in Danville, Virginia on September 11, 2021.     Check out https://blueridgerockfest.com/ for news on the 2022 Blue Ridge Rock Festival coming back in September.     For the latest album news and tour dates for Body Count, go to …

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Body Count ©2021 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

Ice-T and his metal band Body Count performed at the Blue Ridge Rock Festival in Danville, Virginia on September 11, 2021.

 

Body Count ©2021 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

Check out https://blueridgerockfest.com/ for news on the 2022 Blue Ridge Rock Festival coming back in September.

 

Body Count ©2021 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

For the latest album news and tour dates for Body Count, go to https://www.facebook.com/bodycountofficial.

 

Body Count ©2021 Johnnie Crow Photos

 

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