ARIANA GRANDE’S petal
DEBUTS AT #1 ON THE BILLBOARD 200MARKS HER SEVENTH #1 ALBUM

#1 TOP ALBUM SALES
#1 TOP STREAMING ALBUMS

OVER 500K GLOBAL ADJUSTED ALBUMS IN ITS FIRST WEEK;
SURPASSES 1 MILLION GLOBAL ADJUSTED ALBUMS TO DATE

#1 ALBUM AROUND THE WORLD — AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, CANADA, DENMARK, FRANCE, GERMANY, IRELAND, ITALY, NEW ZEALAND, NORWAY, SPAIN, SWITZERLAND, THE NETHERLANDS, AND U.K.

“hate that i made you love me” RETURNS TO #2 ON THE BILLBOARD HOT 100
“petal” DEBUTS AT #4, MARKING ARIANA GRANDE’S 25TH TOP 10 HIT

ARIANA SURPASSES ONE HUNDRED HOT 100 CAREER TOTAL ENTRIES

LISTEN TO petal

HERE

Today, three-time Grammy® Award winner Ariana Grande debuts her eighth studio album, petal, at #1 on the Billboard 200, marking her seventh career #1 album and tenth Top 10 album on the chart. petal also debuts at #1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales and Top Streaming Albums charts. The album also earns Grande her biggest debut on the Billboard 200 since thank u, next.

Globally, petal surpassed 500,000 Adjusted Albums in its first week. Total global consumption, including lead single “hate that i made you love me” RTD, has now surpassed 1 million Adjusted Albums.

The album also debuted at #1 in 12 markets worldwide, including the Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, and U.K. petal marks Grande’s first #1 album in France and Germany, where it also delivered her biggest first week to date, while Belgium likewise delivered her biggest first week in the market.

Across streaming platforms, petal debuted at #1 on Spotify Global Top Albums and #1 on Spotify U.S. Top Albums, while the title track “petal” reached #1 on Spotify Global. Both “petal” and “hate that i made you love me” have reached #1 on Spotify Global, and release week delivered the biggest global Spotify streaming day of Grande’s career, with more than 95 million streams across her catalog. petal also reached #1 on Apple Music and iTunes in the U.S.

The album’s title track, “petal,” debuts at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Grande’s 25th Top 10 hit and making her the 14th artist in history and sixth female artist to earn 25 or more Top 10 hits. Meanwhile, lead single “hate that i made you love me” climbs back to #2 on the Hot 100 this week. All eligible songs from petal chart simultaneously on the Hot 100, bringing Grande to over 100 career entries on the chart and marking her fourth consecutive solo album to have all eligible songs chart, a streak spanning thank u, next through petal.

Released July 31 via Babydoll Music / Republic Records, petal was co-written and produced by Ariana Grande and ILYA, with Max Martin joining them as co-writer and producer on three tracks. The album’s lead single, “hate that i made you love me,” debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Grande’s tenth career Hot 100 chart-topper and making her the first artist in history to debut the lead single from each of her first eight studio albums inside the chart’s Top 10.

This Summer, Ariana returned to the stage for her first global tour in more than seven years with The Eternal Sunshine Tour. The sold-out run earned widespread acclaim from critics and fans alike. Following triumphant sold-out performances across the U.S., including Los Angeles and Brooklyn, the tour will conclude with final stops at London’s O2 Arena. For a complete list of tour dates and additional information, visit arianagrande.com.

ABOUT ARIANA GRANDE
Ariana Grande is an Academy Award, Emmy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA, Critics Choice, and SAG Award-nominated actress and Grammy Award-winning musician. She most recently starred as Glinda in Jon M. Chu’s blockbuster adaptations of Wicked and Wicked: For Good, earning widespread critical acclaim and major awards recognition for her performance. The films became a global phenomenon and rank among the highest-grossing Broadway musical adaptations of all time. Grande also made history as the first actress to receive multiple Golden Globe nominations for portraying the same character across separate films.

Beyond film and television, Grande has delivered eight consecutive platinum albums and amassed over 125 billion streams worldwide, solidifying her as one of the most influential pop artists of her generation. She has earned ten #1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieved eight #1 song debuts, the third most of any artist in history. Her 2024 album eternal sunshine debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and became the longest-running #1 album of her career, spawning back-to-back Hot 100 #1 debuts with “yes, and?” and “we can’t be friends (wait for your love).” In Summer 2026, she returned to the stage for her first global tour in more than seven years with The Eternal Sunshine Tour, a sold-out tour that was met with rave reviews.

In 2026, Grande expanded her philanthropic efforts with the launch of The Brighter Days Ahead Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting vulnerable communities through initiatives focused on mental health access, LGBTQ+ advocacy, civil and reproductive rights, emergency relief, and community support. Building on years of charitable work and advocacy, the foundation provides direct funding and resources to organizations creating meaningful and lasting change.

 

 

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THE STRAY CATS

ADD FALL 2026 DATES

DATES KICK OFF

NOVEMBER 9 AND WILL FOLLOW THE GROUP’S

CROSS-COUNTRY SUMMER TOUR

TICKETS ON SALE

FRIDAY, JULY 17

THE STRAY CATS—all three original members Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (upright bass, vocals), and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals)—will follow their summer 2026 tour with a month of fall dates kicking off November 9 in Grand Prairie, TX with stops in Nashville, Charlotte, Orlando, Atlanta and more, before wrapping December 6 at Foxwoods in CT. The group’s setlists will be highlighted by some of the iconic multi-million selling band’s massive hits including “Stray Cat Strut,” “Rock This Town,” “Runaway Boys,” “(She’s) Sexy + 17,” and much more. The group’s ongoing 2026 tour dates are below. 

Tickets are on sale via the band’s website.

 

Photo credit: Suzie Kaplan

(L-R: Slim Jim Phantom, Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker)

BRIAN SETZER: “It’s good to be healthy and strong again. There’s something about the unique sound of The Stray Cats that keeps drawing me in. The Gretsch guitar, the acoustic bass, and the stand-up drums still sound pure and fresh today. Come on out and have some fun with us this summer.”

LEE ROCKER: “The Stray Cats are back and ready to blast off! It’s an amazing feeling to join up with Brian and Slim, hit the stage and Rock across America. No one can do it like us Cats …nobody comes close”

SLIM JIM PHANTOM: “With The Stray Cats, there’s always some extra magic around the summertime shows. It’s the perfect time for the Cats & Kittens to get dolled up, put the top down & cruise to the greatest Rockabilly show on earth!”

Last year, the iconic multi-million selling band released two new tracks via Surfdog Records: the loud, upbeat “Stampede” which is unmistakably The STRAY CATS and their cover of Eddie Cochran’s “Teenage Heaven.” These songs mark the first new music in six years, listen HERE and pre-order 7-inch “old school” 45 RPM vinyl record, available July 24. Both “Stampede” and “Teenage Heaven” were produced by The Stray Cats, mixed by Chris Lord-Alge, and recorded at The Terrarium in Minneapolis, MN & Laguna Sound in Laguna Beach, CA. “Stampede” was written by Brian Setzer, Peter B. Antonio, Wally Zober, Bert Salmirs, and Mike Himelstein, while “Teenage Heaven” was penned by Jerry Capehart and Eddie Cochran.

THE STRAY CATS 2026 dates are as follows:

Friday, July 24

Las Vegas, NV

The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan

Saturday, July 25

Phoenix, AZ

Celebrity Theatre

Sunday, July 26

Del Mar, CA

The Sound

Tuesday, July 28

Highland, CA

Yaamava’

Wednesday, July 29

Highland, CA

Yaamava’

Friday, July 31

Santa Rosa, CA

Luther Burbank Center

Saturday, August 1

Saratoga, CA

The Mountain Winery

Sunday, August 2

Wheatland, CA

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Tuesday, August 4

Sandy, UT

Sandy Amphitheatre

Wednesday, August 5

Colorado Springs, CO

Pike’s Peak

Friday, August 7

Tulsa, OK

River Spirit Casino Resort

Saturday, August 8

Kansas City, MO

Uptown Theater

Monday, August 10

Huber Heights, OH

Rose Music Center

Tuesday, August 11

Interlochen, MI

Interlochen Center for the Arts

Wednesday, August 12

Northfield, OH

MGM Northfield Park

Friday, August 14

Westbury, NY

Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair

Saturday, August 15

Atlantic City, NJ

Ocean Casino Resort

Sunday, August 16

Morristown, NJ

Mayo Performing Arts Center

**Monday, November 9

Grand Prairie, TX

Texas Trust CU Theatre

**Tuesday, November 10

San Antonio, TX

Majestic Theatre

**Thursday, November 12

Sugar Land, TX

Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land

**Friday, November 13

Biloxi, MS

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

**Sunday, November 15

Memphis, TN

Orpheum Theatre

**Tuesday, November 17

Louisville, KY

The Louisville Palace

**Wednesday, November 18

Nashville, TN

Ryman Auditorium

**Friday, November 20

Charlotte, NC

Ovens Auditorium

**Saturday, November 21

Danville, VA

Caesars Virginia

**Monday, November 23

Orlando, FL

Hard Rock Live Orlando

**Tuesday, November 24

Clearwater, FL

Ruth Eckerd Hall

**Wednesday, November 25

Jacksonville, FL

Florida Theatre

**Friday, November 27

Atlanta, GA

Fox Theatre

**Saturday, November 28

Cherokee, NC

Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort

**Sunday, November 29

Virginia Beach, VA

The Dome by Rutter Mills

**Tuesday, December 1

Red Bank, NJ

Count Basie Center for the Arts

**Wednesday, December 2

Greensburg, PA

The Palace Theatre

**Friday, December 4

Bethlehem, PA

The Wind Creek Event Center

**Sunday, December 6

Mashantucket, CT

Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino

About THE STRAY CATS:

THE STRAY CATS, the band that put Rockabilly music back on the record charts in the early ’80s, scored several big hits on both sides of the Atlantic thanks to a striking visual 1950’s style brought “up to date” with exaggerated pompadours and colorful tattoos and as well as genuine musical chops that evoked the best players of rockabilly’s original heyday. Formed by guitarist/vocalist Brian Setzer, upright bass player Lee Rocker and drummer Slim Jim Phantom in the Long Island town of Massapequa, NY, in 1979, the trio shared a love for Rockabilly music. After banging around New York for a few months, in the summer of 1980, and seeing a pompadoured kid on the cover of UK magazine NME, they hopped a plane to London where a rockabilly revival movement was just beginning to emerge. Their massive hits and videos include “Runaway Boys,” “Rock This Town,” “Stray Cat Strut” “(She’s) Sexy + 17,” and “I Won’t Stand in Your Way.”

For more information on The STRAY CATS, visit:

Official Website | Facebook

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Bourbon & Beyond

Announces Largest Lineup In History For Festival’s 8^th Year:

Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Goose (Thursday),

Mumford & Sons, Kacey Musgraves, Foster the People (Friday),

Chris Stapleton, The Red Clay Strays, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit (Saturday),

Dave Matthews Band, Hootie & the Blowfish, Counting Crows (Sunday)

Featuring 100+ Music Artists On 5 Stages, Along With

Premium Spirits And Culinary Experiences

September 24-27 At Kentucky Exposition Center

In Louisville, Kentucky

All Pass Types, Including 4-Day, Single Day, GA, Mint VIP & Angel’s Envy Beyond VIP
Passes On Sale Now At BourbonAndBeyond.com

Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents has announced the largest lineup in history for the 8^th year of Bourbon & Beyond — the World’s Largest Bourbon, Food & Music Festival — set for September 24-27 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

Bourbon & Beyond 2026 will feature 100+ artists on 5 stages, topped by superstars including:

Thursday, September 24: Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Goose

Friday, September 25: Mumford & Sons, Kacey Musgraves, Foster the People

Saturday, September 26: Chris Stapleton, The Red Clay Strays, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

Sunday, September 27: Dave Matthews Band, Hootie & the Blowfish, Counting Crows

The complete music lineup for Bourbon & Beyond is as follows: Foo Fighters, Mumford & Sons, Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews Band, Queens of the Stone Age, Kacey Musgraves, The Red Clay Strays, Hootie & the Blowfish, Counting Crows, Foster The People, Goose, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Jesse Welles, Jessie Murph, Of Monsters and Men, The Flaming Lips, The War on Drugs, Charley Crockett, 4 Non Blondes, Portugal. The Man, Gary Clark Jr., Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Father John Misty, Max McNown, The Fray, Squeeze, Cheap Trick, Marcus King Band, Angus and Julia Stone, Cameron Whitcomb, Adam Ant, Amos Lee, Fitz and the Tantrums, Violent Femmes, Maddox Batson, Maoli, Lindsey Stirling, Noah Cyrus, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, The Devil Makes Three, Better Than Ezra, Durand Jones & The Indications, Jet, Plain White T’s, Buffalo Traffic Jam, The Return of Jackie and Judy, Our Lady Peace, Sons of Legion, Avery Anna, Matt Hansen, The Church, Gabriella Rose, Lisa Loeb, Uncle Lucius, Yächtley Crëw, Stella Lefty, Joan Osborne, Paula Cole, Vertical Horizon, Kaitlin Butts, Langhorne Slim, The Creekers, Henrik, The Infamous Stringdusters, Amigo The Devil, Howie Day, Tonic, Cracker, Sierra Hull, Kitchen Dwellers, Nine Days, The Verve Pipe, Congress The Band, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, Noah Rinker, The Stews, Couch, hey, nothing, Bryan Martin, Penelope Road, S.G. Goodman, Magoo, Atlus, Sawyer Hill, Rattlesnake Milk, Jason Scott & The High Heat, Levi Turner, Ben Chapman, Clover County, Nathan Bess, Palmyra, Kevian Kraemer, Ryman, Shelby Means, Caleb & Reeb, The Steel Wheels, Rainbow Girls, Fireside Collective, Woodbox Heroes, The Fretliners, Meels, Mason Via and Vickie Vaughn Band.

Some of the highlights and special appearances at Bourbon & Beyond 2026 include:

• Performance from Foo Fighters, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees and 15x Grammy Award winners
• Mumford & Sons’ first show in Louisville in nearly a decade
• Performance from Kentucky native Chris Stapleton, 2026 Grammy Award winner for Best Country Solo Performance
• Dave Matthews Band celebrates 30 Years of their most popular album, Crash
• Hootie & The Blowfish performs their first show in the state of Kentucky in 20+ years
• The Return of Jackie and Judy, a Ramones tribute supergroup comprised of Sleater-Kinney and comedian/film & TV star Fred Armisen, in a select live appearance
• In addition to Chris Stapleton (Lexington/Staffordsville), other performances from “Kentucky’s Own” include Joan Osborne (Anchorage), SG Goodman (Hickman), Vickie Vaughn Band (Symsonia/Paducah), The Creekers (Leslie County/Appalachia)

“Bourbon & Beyond is built to be the best weekend of your year. Plain and simple. From the second you arrive, everything is designed so you can fully experience what a music festival should be,” says Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents. “It’s an escape with soul — a place where you can unplug from real life, let loose, be a kid again, and really live in the moment. You can ride roller coasters at Kentucky Kingdom, discover new artists and see your favorites, sip great spirits, and eat incredible food — and it all just works. At its core, it’s about creating memories. It’s a vacation inside a vacation. This lineup reflects everything Bourbon & Beyond stands for. And I say this with humility and confidence — there is nothing else quite like it in this space. It truly is the best weekend you can have at a festival of this scale.”

“Bourbon & Beyond captures the spirit of Kentucky like no other music festival,” said David S. Beck, President & CEO of Kentucky Venues. “Last year’s move to the heart of the Kentucky Exposition Center set a new standard, and together with Danny Wimmer Presents, we’re proving the Commonwealth is the premier destination for world-class events.”

In 2026, Bourbon & Beyond will roll out a revitalized Fork & Flask curated by Kroger experience, bringing fresh momentum to the festival’s spirits and culinary programming. This year’s edition will highlight bold spirit and food pairings, unexpected flavor combinations, and a dynamic mix of talent and taste that reflects the pulse of Louisville’s ever-evolving food and drink scene. Fork & Flask curated by Kroger will showcase a diverse lineup of beloved local restaurants, innovative speakeasies, and standout bars, blending iconic favorites with rising talent. Designed to be immersive and high-energy, the experience will celebrate creativity, culture, and the next generation of flavor with more details announced soon.

In addition, the Kroger Big Bourbon Bar is home to The Bluegrass Situation Stage and features the best bluegrass bands as well as line dancing.

Bourbon & Beyond attendees can enhance their festival experience further with FREE access to amusement rides inside Kentucky Kingdom, which became part of the festival footprint in 2025. Kentucky Kingdom will be open exclusively to festival attendees during Bourbon & Beyond.

Fans in the Louisville area can celebrate the Bourbon & Beyond lineup at the official Bourbon & Beyond lineup announcement party at Whirling Tiger in Louisville on Wednesday, February 18 from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. The event will feature performances from Bourbon Revival and Scott T. Smith, as well as custom cocktails, photo opps, vintage festival merch, giveaways, and service fee-free passes. All who attend will have a chance to win two GA passes to Bourbon & Beyond.

Passes are on sale now at https://bourbonandbeyond.com/passes/ starting at $1 down using layaway, with over 6 months to pay in full. Options include:

• 4-Day and Single Day GA
• 4-Day and Single Day Mint VIP
• 4-Day and Single Day Angel’s Envy Beyond VIP

A very limited supply of Single and 4-Day Angel’s Envy Beyond VIP passes are available for the most exclusive access and luxury amenities. And for fans who want to celebrate the biggest eight days of music in the United States, an Exacta Pass offers GA entry to back-to-back weekends in Louisville at both Louder Than Life (September 17-20) and Bourbon & Beyond (September 24-27). Starting at $700 (all in, fees included), an Exacta Pass is less than $88 per festival day. Find more info here.

New for 2026, the Bourbon & Beyond Group Reward Offer gives fans an easy way to bring their friends together. After purchasing a pass, fans can create a group and share a unique link to track purchases. Groups that reach 10 or more passes will receive a $10 refund per pass (processed the week after the festival), and the largest group (with a minimum of 50, after sales close) will earn the Ultimate Bourbon & Beyond Experience. Find more details here.

Bourbon & Beyond Single Day GA Lawn Chair Passes are on sale now, offering fans access to designated viewing areas at the main stages where they can bring a lawn chair and relax while enjoying the music. These passes sell out every year, so fans are encouraged to secure theirs early here.

A Bourbon & Beyond Student Pass is also available, allowing those with a valid .edu email address access to a $130 (all-in, fees included) Single-Day GA Pass via FEVO. Find more details here.

DWP has also partnered with GOVX to offer exclusively-priced Bourbon & Beyond passes for 4-Day GA and Single Day GA for military, nurse, firefighter, and police personnel. Find more info here.

For a fully immersive weekend experience, fans are encouraged to explore the Bourbon & Beyond RV Camping and Car + Tent Camping options. Barrel Cove Glamping Packages are also on sale now.

For those looking to stay off-site, Bourbon & Beyond hotel packages that bundle festival passes with hotel nights are available through Jampack, starting at $10 down and including daily festival re-entry and additional perks – find more information here.

All details on festival passes, including Jampack hotel packages, camping and parking passes can be found here.

Bourbon & Beyond was named Pollstar’s Global 2025 Festival of the Year, and is produced by Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America. It was also named one of Garden & Gun’s Ten Standout Southern Bourbon Festivals.

In 2025, Bourbon & Beyond welcomed fans from over 50 states and around the world to Louisville. Bourbon & Beyond and DWP’s Louisville companion festival Louder Than Life, which take place back-to-back weeks, generated over $43 million in local economic impact in 2025 and drew more than 450,000 attendees booking over 60,000 hotel room nights and creating a visitor boom at local restaurants and other businesses, including bourbon distilleries along the Urban Bourbon Trail.

The DWP Foundation will be supporting the following nonprofits in 2026: Dare to Care and the Preston Area Business Alliance, with additional partners to be announced.

Bourbon & Beyond is teaming up with an incredible lineup of partners for 2026 including Angel’s Envy, Bud Light, Cutwater, Ford Bronco, Jack Daniel’s, Kroger, Monster Energy, Old Forester, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and White Claw. Stay tuned for additional partners to be announced.

Bourbon & Beyond’s community partners include: Crowne Plaza, Galt House Hotel, Kentucky Proud, Kentucky Venues, Louisville Metro, Louisville Tourism, Louisville Marriott Downtown, and Team Kentucky.

Kentucky Exposition Center is located at 937 Phillips Lane in Louisville, Kentucky 40209.

For more information on Bourbon & Beyond please visit:

Website: https://bourbonandbeyond.com/

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

Twitter: https://x.com/BourbonNBeyond

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

Hashtag: #BourbonAndBeyond

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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.

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:

• Festival site: https://tortugamusicfestival.com/
• Lineup: https://tortugamusicfestival.com/lineup/
• Passes/tickets: https://tortugamusicfestival.com/passes/

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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.” 

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival 2025 Recap first appeared on Game On Media.

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.

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

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Tortuga Music Festival 2025 Set Times and Single Day Tickets first appeared on Game On Media.

Bourbon & Beyond

Daily Music Schedule Announced And New App Launched

World’s Largest Bourbon & Music Festival Features Headliners

Sting & Beck (Thursday),

Dave Matthews Band & Tedeschi Trucks Band (Friday),

Zach Bryan & Whiskey Myers (Saturday),

Tyler Childers & My Morning Jacket (Sunday),

Plus Dozens More Rock, Americana, Bluegrass And Alt Rock Artists

Along With Elevated Bourbon & Culinary Experiences

September 19-22 At Highland Festival Grounds At

Kentucky Exposition Center In Louisville, Kentucky

Limited Passes Available At www.BourbonAndBeyond.com

The daily music schedule for Bourbon & Beyond and details for the festival’s Culinary Atelier and The Bourbon Experience programming have been announced for the World’s Largest Bourbon & Music Festival, held from September 19-22 at the Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

The sixth Bourbon & Beyond features an eclectic mix of music legends and rising stars with headliners Sting and Beck on Thursday, Dave Matthews Band and Tedeschi Trucks Band on Friday, Zach Bryan and Cody Jinks on Saturday, and Tyler Childers and My Morning Jacket on Sunday. The lineup of 100 artists on five music stages also includes Matchbox Twenty, The National, Whiskey Myers, Black Pumas, The War On Drugs, The Beach Boys, Mt. Joy, Fleet Foxes, Young the Giant, Maren Morris, The Head and The Heart, Melissa Etheridge, Teddy Swims, and many others.

Fans can now plan their Bourbon & Beyond experience with the music performance schedule available online (www.bourbonandbeyond/schedules) and through the new festival mobile app presented by Lyte (www.bourbonandbeyond/mobileapp) which lets fans personalize their schedules, learn more about the music, culinary and bourbon talent, view festival maps, and more.

In “The Workshop” at Bourbon & Beyond, the festival’s renowned culinary and bourbon workshop stages, The Culinary Atelier and The Bourbon Experience will showcase culinary programming from some of the nation’s top chefs and a wide array of bourbon tastings and workshops, celebrating Louisville’s rich bourbon and culinary culture.

Leading The Culinary Atelier demonstrations with celebrity chefs and artist pairings at Bourbon & Beyond are hosts chef Chris Santos (Chopped) and chef Edward Lee (The Mind of a Chef). They will be joined by acclaimed chefs including Tiffani Faison (Food Network), Marc Murphy (Chopped, World Central Kitchen), Kelsey Barnard Clark (Winner of Top Chef Season 16) and Louisville’s Noam Bilitzer (Chopped) along with many more. Enjoy live demo experiences packed with bourbon-infused dishes, curated small bites and inspiring conversations in an immersive setting.

The Bourbon Experience will be hosted by bourbon expert Chris Blandford and chef Amanda Freitag (Top Chef and Chopped) and will feature bourbon talent and celebrity guests including world renowned bourbon expert Fred Minnick, and industry leaders from premium brands such as Pappy & Co, Angel’s Envy, Woodford Reserve, Old Rip Van Winkle, and many more. Join exclusive live bourbon barrel selections, learn about the artistry of whiskey with experts, and participate in tastings. Other programming includes a live episode of the Firkin Podcast, Jack Daniel’s Bonded Bartender Battle, and an entertaining panel discussion with acclaimed comedian Jim Gaffigan as he shares the story behind his venture into bourbon with Fathertime.

Other special guests participating in the culinary and bourbon programming include Mat Kearney, Melissa Etheridge, Jim Gaffigan, Charles Wesley Godwin, Derek Trucks, Molly Tuttle, Young The Giant and more. Look for the full schedule and guest lineup for The Workshop panels to be announced soon and find more info about the participants online here https://bourbonandbeyond.com/lineup/.

The Bourbon & Beyond music, culinary and bourbon schedule is below (subject to change). Festival gates open at 11:30am daily.

Thursday, September 19
Oak Stage		Barrel Stage
9:15 PM	Sting	7:50 PM	Beck
6:45 PM	Matchbox Twenty	5:50 PM	Maren Morris
5:00 PM	Fleet Foxes	4:15 PM	The Wallflowers
3:25 PM	Lyle Lovett	2:45 PM	Beth Hart
2:10 PM	M. Ward	1:35 PM	Arlo Parks
1:00 PM	KT Tunstall	12:25 PM	Taylor Acorn
Yonder Stage		Beyonder Stage
9:15 PM	Koe Wetzel	8:20 PM	Ole 60
7:25 PM	Breland	6:40 PM	The Record Company
6:05 PM	Patty Smyth	5:30 PM	Suzanne Vega
4:55 PM	Amanda Shires	4:20 PM	Mapache
3:45 PM	Andy Frasco & The U.N.	3:10 PM	Maggie Antone
2:35 PM	Colby T. Helms & The Virginia Creepers	2:00 PM	Kyle Ray
Bluegrass Situation Stage
7:10 PM	Sam Bush Band
6:10 PM	Sister Sadie
5:10 PM	Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley
4:10 PM	The Kentucky Gentlemen
3:10 PM	East Nash Grass
Culinary Stage
5:15 PM	K-Town Kings: Chefs Danny Lee & Edward Lee
	Host: Edward Lee
	Guest: Danny Lee
3:30 PM	Smash & Grab: The Ultimate Burger Showdown with Eric Greenspan
	Host: Chris Santos
	Guest: Chef Eric Greenspan
1:30 PM	Grill & Thrill
	Host: Chris Santos
	Guests: Patty Smyth & Tom Jackson of Kamado Joe
Bourbon Stage
6:00 PM	The Southern Trinity: Bourbon, Bacon and Butter
	Host: Chris Blandford
	Guests: Chefs Jason Smith & Jackie Joseph
4:15 PM	Single Barrel Pick and Sip
	Host: Chris Blandford
	Guests: Lili Lambert and special guest
2:20 PM	Blending & Bites with Bardstown Bourbon Company
	Host: Chris Blandford
	Guest: Dan Callaway (Bardstown Bourbon Company)
12:30 PM	The Firkin Podcast: Every Drink Tells A Story with Andy Frasco
	Hosts: Brian Probus & Chris Blandford
	Guest: Andy Frasco (Andy Frasco & The U.N.)
Friday, September 20
Oak Stage		Barrel Stage
8:55 PM	Dave Matthews Band	7:40 PM	Tedeschi Trucks Band
6:35 PM	Black Pumas	5:35 PM	The Head And The Heart
4:45 PM	Charles Wesley Godwin	3:55 PM	Melissa Etheridge
3:15 PM	JJ Grey & Mofro	2:35 PM	Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers
2:00 PM	Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway	1:25 PM	Hiss Golden Messenger
12:50 PM	Robert Jon & The Wreck	12:15 PM	Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel
Yonder Stage		Beyonder Stage
8:55 PM	Chris Isaak	8:05 PM	The Red Clay Strays
7:15 PM	Mat Kearney	6:30 PM	Wyatt Flores
5:55 PM	Cimafunk	5:20 PM	Dan Tyminski
4:45 PM	Abraham Alexander	4:10 PM	Briscoe
3:35 PM	Vincent Neil Emerson	3:00 PM	Abby Anderson
2:25 PM	The Castellows	1:50 PM	Grace Bowers
Bluegrass Situation Stage
7:00 PM	The Jerry Douglas Band
6:00 PM	New Dangerfield
5:00 PM	Chatham County Line
4:00 PM	Kaia Kater
3:00 PM	The Last Revel
Culinary Stage
4:15 PM	Cookin’ Up Amore: Chef Marc Murphy and Mat Kearney
	Host: Chris Santos
	Guests: Mat Kearney & Chef Marc Murphy
3:15 PM	Family Ties and Southern Delights: Chef Kelsey Barnard Clark and Charles Wesley Godwin
	Host: Chris Santos
	Guests: Charles Wesley Godwin & Chef Kelsey Barnard Clark
1:30 PM	Rock & Roll Kitchen w/ Chef Amanda Freitag and Melissa Etheridge
	Host: Chris Santos
	Guests: Melissa Etheridge & Chef Amanda Freitag
Bourbon Stage
6:00 PM	Jack Daniel’s Bonded Bartender Showdown
	Host: Chris Blandford
	Judges: Chris Fletcher, Chris Blandford & Campbell Brown
	Bartenders: Sisi Bright, SC Baker & Eron Plevan
5:00 PM	Crafting Excellence: Music and Bourbon
	Host: Chris Blandford
	Guests: Derek Trucks (Tedeschi Trucks Band) & Carrie Van Winkle (Pappy Van Winkle)
2:30 PM	Cocktails and Kitchen Confidential
	Host: Chris Blandford
	Guests: Chef Amanda Freitag and Pig Beach Louisville
12:15 PM	The Firkin Podcast: Every Drink Tells A Story with Molly Tuttle
	Hosts: Brian Probus & Chris Blandford
	Guest: Molly Tuttle (Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway)
Saturday, September 21
Oak Stage		Barrel Stage
9:15 PM	Zach Bryan	7:50 PM	Cody Jinks
6:40 PM	Whiskey Myers	5:40 PM	Teddy Swims
4:50 PM	Sierra Ferrell	4:05 PM	Kaleo
3:25 PM	Shane Smith & The Saints	2:45 PM	Niko Moon
2:10 PM	The Dip	1:35 PM	Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band
1:00 PM	Smith & Myers	12:25 PM	Nicholas Jamerson & The Morning Jays
Yonder Stage		Beyonder Stage
9:15 PM	Young The Giant	8:20 PM	Wild Rivers
7:25 PM	Allen Stone	6:55 PM	Meg Myers
6:20 PM	Soul Asylum	5:45 PM	Samantha Fish
5:10 PM	Son Volt	4:35 PM	Amigo The Devil
4:00 PM	Robert Finley	3:25 PM	Royel Otis
2:50 PM	Hueston	2:15 PM	Theo Lawrence
Bluegrass Situation Stage
7:10 PM	Tony Trischka’s EarlJam
6:10 PM	Big Richard
5:10 PM	Mountain Grass Unit
4:10 PM	Tray Wellington Band
3:10 PM	Louisville Bluegrass Band
Culinary Stage
5:30 PM	Mexican American Bollywood: A Flavor Explosion w/ Chef Claudette Zepeda and Young The Giant
	Host: Chris Santos
	Guests: Young The Giant & Chef Claudette Zepeda
3:45 PM	Tastes of Louisville: Chef Noam Bilitzer and Allen Stone
	Host: Edward Lee
	Guests: Allen Stone & Chef Noam Bilitzer
1:45 PM	Monk’s Road – Chef Ciro Matteo Pirozzi
	Host: Edward Lee
	Guest: Ciro Matteo Pirozzi
Bourbon Stage
6:15 PM	Shaping the Future of Bourbon
	Host: Chris Blandford
	Guests: Russ Smith, Elizabeth McCall, Greg Keeley & Ingrid Shawn Rodriguez
4:30 PM	Whiskey Warriors: Transition from Service to Crafting Bourbon
	Host: Chris Blandford
	Guests: Scott Neil, Mark Nutsch & Will Summers (Horse Soldier Bourbon)
2:30 PM	Bourbon Legacy: Generations of Mastery and Innovation
	Host: Chris Blandford
	Guests: Fred Noe, Freddie Noe, Eddie Russell, Bruce Russell & Preston Van Winkle
12:45 PM	The Firkin Podcast: Every Drink Tells A Story with Preston Van Winkle
	Hosts: Brian Probus & Chris Blandford
	Guest: Preston Van Winkle (Pappy Van Winkle)
Sunday, September 22
Oak Stage		Barrel Stage
9:00 PM	Tyler Childers	7:40 PM	My Morning Jacket
6:35 PM	The National	5:35 PM	The War On Drugs
4:45 PM	Mt. Joy	4:00 PM	The Beach Boys
3:20 PM	Larkin Poe	2:40 PM	Sunny Day Real Estate
2:05 PM	The War And Treaty	1:30 PM	The Bacon Brothers
12:55 PM	Neal Francis	12:20 PM	Jake Kohn
Yonder Stage		Beyonder Stage
9:00 PM	Milky Chance	8:05 PM	X-Ambassadors
7:20 PM	Dinosaur Jr.	6:40 PM	Lucius
6:05 PM	Cory Wong	5:30 PM	Futurebirds
4:55 PM	Dexter & The Moonrocks	4:20 PM	Devon Gilfillian
3:45 PM	Mac Saturn	3:10 PM	Motherfolk
2:35 PM	Madi Diaz	2:00 PM	Tommy Prine
1:25 PM	As You Were
Bluegrass Situation Stage
7:00 PM	Yonder Mountain String Band
6:00 PM	The Local Honeys
5:00 PM	The Brothers Comatose
4:00 PM	Lizzie No
3:00 PM	The Jacob Joliff Band
Culinary Stage
4:15 PM	Chef Jamie Bissonnette and Murph of Dinosaur Jr.
	Host: Chris Santos
	Guests: Murph (Dinosaur Jr.) & Chef Jamie Bissonnette
1:30 PM	From Boston to Bourbon: Chef Tiffani Faison
	Host: Chris Santos
	Guest: Tiffani Faison
12:00 PM	The Bourbon Land: Chef Edward Lee
	Host: Edward Lee
	Guests: TBA
Bourbon Stage
5:00 PM	Blind Bourbon LIVE
	Host: Fred Minnick
3:20 PM	The Firkin Podcast: Every Drink Tells A Story with Tommy Prine
	Hosts: Brian Probus & Chris Blandford
	Guest: Tommy Prine
2:15 PM	Comedy and Craftsmanship with Jim Gaffigan
	Host: Chris Blandford
	Guest: Jim Gaffigan
12:45 PM	Liquid Legends: Tasting and Trends with Master Distillers
	Host: Chris Blandford
	Guests: Owen Martin (Angel’s Envy), Christian Huber (Starlight Distillery), Trey Zoeller (Jefferson), Kenny Coleman (Pursuit United), Brandon O’Daniel (Copper & Kings) & Rob Dietrich (Blackened)

New this year, Bourbon & Beyond attendees can keep the entertainment going during the Bourbon & Beyond weekend with a special series of local events presented by Danny Wimmer Presents. These events include the Bourbon & Beyond Kickoff Dinner (Sept. 18 at The Kitchen Table Restaurant), nightly Official Afterparty presented by J Wagner Group (Sept. 19-22 in the Main Ballroom at Crowne Plaza), Daniel Nunnelee (Sept. 20 at Zanzabar), Bad Nerves (Sept. 21 at Zanzabar), a free Mayor’s Bourbon Brunch and Bluegrass (Sept. 21 in NULU), Mayorthon Bourbon & Beyond 5k (Sept. 21 at Kentucky Exposition Center) and Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe (Sept. 21 at Headliners Music Hall). For full details, visit: www.bourbonandbeyond.com/parties.

Another highlight of Bourbon & Beyond is the Kroger Big Bourbon Bar. Featuring the best bluegrass bands, line dancing and expertly curated picks of Kentucky’s finest, the bourbon trail is coming right to Bourbon & Beyond. Bourbon lovers can also stop by Chris Picks MiniBar for select single barrels curated especially for Bourbon & Beyond; The Hunter’s Club for rare and vintage sips; and the Jim Beam Tiki Barrel Bar for the perfect oasis to make the festival vacation complete. In addition to select bourbon experiences, fans can enjoy other cocktail offerings at Blackened Presents, The Whiskey Bar. In addition, music lovers and musicians can spend time at The Music Experience powered by American Musical Supply, featuring music gear to play, giveaways, special deals, selfie stations, guitar and drum contests, and more. Visit BourbonAndBeyond.com  for a complete description of festival experiences.

Bourbon & Beyond is proud to host Bud Light, Cutwater, Jack Daniel’s, ON!, Jefferson’s Bourbon, Park Community Credit Union, Smooth Ambler, Angel’s Envy, TX, Solo Stove, IcyBreeze, Kroger, U.S. Army, NJOY, Lyte, Pappy & Company, Penelope Bourbon, Ford, ZYN, Middle West Spirits, Kamado Joe, Dixxon Flannel, Chicken Cock Whiskey, vIVe Hydration, Monk’s Road, The Music Experience, Shady Rays, Meet NKY, Eastern Light Bourbon, Louisiana Hot Sauce, Michter’s, Willett Distillery, To Write Love On Her Arms, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Horse Soldier, Weedies, Green River, Bardstown, Jim Beam, Knob Creek, Basil Hayden, Maker’s Mark, Pegasus, Heaven Hill, Monster Energy, Wild Turkey, Bulleit, Heaven’s Door, Rabbit Hole, Copper & Kings, Drew Estate, Kentucky Lottery, Milagro Tequila, WhistlePig, Kentucky Proud, Jolly Time Popcorn, Diplomatico Rum, Four Roses, and Golden Sheaf Whiskey.

Fans can still join in on the fun at the World’s Largest Bourbon & Music Festival by securing a pass at BourbonAndBeyond.com or via Shop Pay at https://www.dwpbourbon.com/, allowing fans to utilize the buy now, pay later installment plan. Weekend GA and select single day passes are still available, but in limited supply.  Passes for this year’s Bourbon & Beyond are selling out in record time, including weekend Mint VIP, Angel’s Envy Top Shelf, Friday VIP, Saturday GA and Mint VIP and Sunday Mint VIP.  Fans are encouraged to act fast and secure their spot at the biggest Bourbon & Beyond in the festival’s history.

Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center is located at 937 Phillips Lane in Louisville, Kentucky. Bourbon & Beyond is produced by Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America.

For more information on Bourbon & Beyond please visit:

Website: BourbonAndBeyond.com

Facebook: @bourbonandbeyond

Instagram: @bourbonandbeyond

Twitter: @bourbonNbeyond

Hashtag: #BourbonAndBeyond

Bourbon & Beyond Set Times Schedule Announced; Sting & Beck (Th), Dave Matthews Band & Tedeschi Trucks Band (Fri), Zach Bryan & Whiskey Myers (Sat), Tyler Childers & My Morning Jacket (Sun) Headline World’s Largest Bourbon & Music Festival Sept. 19-22 first appeared on Game On Media.

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 13^th 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)

200,000 In Attendance For Biggest Welcome To Rockville Ever, May 9-12 At Daytona International Speedway first appeared on Game On Media.

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

Michael Franti & Spearhead took their music straight into the crowd on the beach, and even brought some fans onstage on April 6, 2024.

Check out the latest on Michael Franti & Spearhead music and tour dates at https://michaelfranti.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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Michael Franti & Spearhead at Tortuga Music Festival 2024 first appeared on Game On Media.

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 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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TLC at Tortuga Music Festival 2024 first appeared on Game On Media.

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

Bret Michaels, lead singer of Poison, added a glam rock touch to the festival, providing nothing but a good time on April 6, 2024.

Check out the latest on Bret Michaels music and tour dates at https://www.bretmichaels.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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Bret Michaels at Tortuga Music Festival 2024 first appeared on Game On Media.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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

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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/

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Quiet Riot is celebrating the 40th anniversary of their debut album “Metal Health”. Their extensive tour hit Area 142 in Cocoa Beach, Florida on August 19, 2023.

“Metal Health” was the first American heavy metal album to reach number one on the billboard charts. The success of the album and the epic single “Cum On Feel The Noize” is widely credited for ushering in the Sunset Strip glam/hair metal era, which dominated the 1980’s music and culture scenes.

Rudy Sarzo introduced the song “Thunderbird”, which was originally written for Quiet Riot founder Randy Rhoads, dedicating it to the memories of Randy, Kevin DuBrow and Frankie Banali.

Rudy Sarzo, Jizzy Pearl, Alex Grossi and Johnny Kelly deliver all of the material from the debut album and the rest of the catalog with skill, professionalism and joy. It is a pleasure to “Bang Your Head” to classic good-time music. Check out tour dates at https://www.quietriot.band/shows.

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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 God, Three 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):

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

BRRF22 Day 1

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BRRF22 Day 2

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BRRF22 Day 3

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BRRF22 Day 4

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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.

Day 3 was Sunday, April 16th. It was another hot one, but clouds kept creeping in as the day turned to night. Tens of thousands of country music fans showed up in force to live out the “No Shoes Nation” lifestyle romanticized about in Kenny Chesney’s songs. Despite it being the third and final day of the festival, the crowd showed up early and was full of energy, with the weekend’s strongest lineup to look forward to.

Kenny Chesney, Jake Owen, Niko Moon, Ashley Cooke, Shane Profitt and Dee Jay Silver kept the Allegiant Main Stage rocking all day long, from the paved VIP area right through to the sandy General Admission side. Jake Owen and Niko Moon are full of so much energy and joy on stage, that they could not sit still for a moment. Both will likely be headlining this festival in the near future. South Florida’s own Ashley Cooke shared a story about standing on the beach as a teenager at the very first Tortuga Music Festival, watching Kenny Chesney perform. On this day, she not only opened for Chesney on the main stage, she also performed a duet with him during his set, crushing ‘When The Sun Goes Down’. Dreams do come true when you work hard and believe in yourself.

Justin Moore, Collie Buddz, Kidd G, Nate Smith, Kylie Morgan and DJ Rock played the Sunset Stage presented by Visible by Verizon. Once again, the second main stage offered the most variety, and fans of each act had the chance to get up close to enjoy great songs from artists with their own unique style.

Megan Moroney, Alana Springsteen, Frank Ray, Mackenzie Carpenter and George Birge showed their skills on the Next From Nashville stage presented by Bacardi. This tent stage provides a chance to escape the sun and enjoy the talents of rising stars. There was a ton of talent on display this weekend, and some of these artists will be playing the main stage in the future.

The organizers of Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival clearly know what they are doing. The original schedule allows for a buffer in case of bad weather. Kenny Chesney hit the stage earlier than planned, in hopes of finishing before the lightning storm got anywhere close. Unfortunately, about 30 minutes into his set, as he was playing ‘Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven’, we were forced to evacuate due to dangerous weather approaching. Everyone left in an orderly fashion, hoping the storm would pass quickly. When word came down at 9:30 that Chesney would resume playing at 10:00, the majority of festival goers made it back in to see another hour of hits. Kenny kept things moving, playing mostly upbeat songs to get in as many as possible before the 11:00 noise curfew. No Shoes Nation was ecstatic to be able to sing along and dance with their toes in the sand.

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

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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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Tortuga Music Festival 2023 Day 2

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Tortuga Fest 23 Day 1

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Cole Swindell Tortuga 23

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Lukas Nelson Tortuga 23

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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.

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Held on the white sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in a beautiful oceanside setting, Tortuga Music Festival is a 3-day, multi-stage music festival featuring some of the biggest names in country, rock and roots music.

Tortuga Music Festival brings like-minded fans together for an unforgettable beach weekend experience that pairs music with meaning to raise awareness for marine conservation.

This year’s headliners are Eric Church, Shania Twain and Kenny Chesney. Direct support is provided by a nice variety of artists – Wiz Khalifa, Cole Swindell, Carly Pearce, Jake Owen, Brett Young, The Wallflowers, Justin Moore, Lukas Nelson & Promise Of The Real, Jameson Rodgers, Niko Moon and Dylan Scott.

Additional performers are Ray Wylie Hubbard, Lauren Alaina, Collie Buddz, Deana Carter, Brittney Spencer, Ashley Cooke, Mike., Kidd G, Tyler Braden, Tropidelic, Nate Smith, Alexandra Kay, Wade Bowen, Shane Profit, Kylie Morgan, Corey Kent, Pecos & The Rooftops, Dee Jay Silver, DJ Rock, Erin Kinsey, Megan Moroney, Red Clay Strays, Alana Springsteen, Tyler Booth, Aaron Raitiere, Chayce Beckham, Frank Ray, Chase McDaniel, Pillbox Patti, Dylan Marlowe, Mackenzie Carpenter, Catie Offerman and George Birge.

Get your tickets now, before they are gone, as the Low Ticket Alert flag has been raised on Ft. Lauderdale Beach.

#tortugafest #tortugax

Tortuga Music Festival works hand in hand with the Rock The Ocean Foundation to increase public awareness about the issues impacting the world’s oceans and to support scientific research, education, and ocean conservation initiatives.

The Rock The Ocean Foundation is the 501(c)(3) non-profit that focuses on 5 Core Issues:

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WATCH “OUT OF STYLE” VIDEO

 

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Mark Tremonti Sings Frank Sinatra

NEW YORK | MARCH 2, 2023

Join us for an unforgettable night on Thursday, March 2, 2023, as we celebrate together and raise funds to support resources and advocacy for the Down syndrome community. This elegant evening will conclude with a live performance of songs from the Billboard #1 jazz album, Tremonti Sings Sinatra, by Mark Tremonti and original members of Frank Sinatra’s band.

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Take A Chance For Charity is a new charity focused on giving artists / actors / athletes the ability to get out of their comfort zone, having the people with a platform get out of the genre they are known for to raise funds / awareness for the charity of their choice. An actor can sing, an athlete can dance, a musician can sing a song out of their musical genre – any artistic interpretation. This gives the artist the ability to do something out of the ordinary, in fact extraordinary all in the name of charity. Mark Tremonti Sings Tremonti Sinatra will be the first release for the cause, the recipient being NDSS.

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The 5^th 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Mark Tremonti has been the most prolific and creative song writer of the past 25 years. As lead guitarist and backup vocalist for Creed and Alter Bridge, he has delivered a combined 10 albums full of pure rock and roll magic. For his solo project, Tremonti, he also takes on lead vocal duties. The fifth Tremonti album, “Marching In Time”, released in 2021, showcases a maturing sound for the band, and a dramatic expansion of his vocal abilities and melodic phrasing. Unbeknownst to everyone in the rock world, Mr. Tremonti was working hard on a secret passion project, diligently studying the unique delivery of one Frank Sinatra. While “Marching In Time” benefitted greatly from this intense training, the true magic was being created behind the scenes.

Accompanied by surviving members of Sinatra’s band as well as various top-notch players, Tremonti cut 14 classics for “Tremonti Sings Sinatra”, which he gifted to the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) as part of his new organization Take A Chance For Charity. 100% of the album’s proceeds will go to NDSS to help people with developmental disabilities. 

Inspired by his own daughter Stella, Mark Tremonti has combined his passion for Frank Sinatra with the charitable spirit of Ol’ Blue Eyes himself, in an effort to help others living with Down Syndrome.

“For years, Iʼve loved singing along to Frankʼs songs,” Mark explains. “One night, I found an old video of him performing ʻThe Song Is Youʼ from 1944. It made me want to dive into his vocal approach. I was all in and I wanted to do something with it. When we found out about our daughter Stellaʼs Down syndrome diagnosis, the stars aligned. My obsession with Sinatra had its reason. Frank Sinatra raised more than a billion dollars for charity and that is a fact I wish the public knew more about. Beneath his cool and calm persona, he had a big heart. Doing this charity in his name was another way the stars had aligned. I decided to do this record to raise funds for families and individuals with Down syndrome. This project is the start of a new purpose that I will have for the rest of my life.”

“Tremonti Sings Sinatra” serves as the inaugural project for his new Take A Chance For Charity movement. It encourages and empowers artists, actors, athletes, and entertainers of all stripes to step into unexpected territory with a creative initiative for charity. Whether it be a football player singing country, an actor salsa dancing, or a guitar player singing Sinatra, it’s all for a great cause.

“So many talented people have other skills that their fans or followers would never expect,” he leaves off. “This is the chance to do something you’re passionate about for charity. It’s a greenlight to do whatever you want to do. It’s a win-win all around. I want people to talk about this enough to get other artists to participate,” he leaves off. “Someday, I hope I’m a little old man who raised 100 million dollars for charity. My daughter has already made everyone around her a better person. To do this for her means the world to me.”

For all details on how to support the charity, purchase unique items, and learn about the sold out charity event and performance, visit https://tremontisingssinatra.com/ .

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