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Yahoo
02-08-2025
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These are all the fall 2025 music acts and performances coming to The Big E
Editor's Note: This story will be updated as more music acts and performances are announced and confirmed for The Big E. The Big E is fast approaching and the annual fair's extensive list of performance acts is filling out, from a host of notable names playing the fair's largest stage to dozens of local and up-and-coming acts set to play at smaller fairground stages. The Big E has been slowly announcing its fall musical act lineup over the past several months, revealing one headliner band or performer after another. Here's the complete list of musical acts you can check out when The Big E returns this fall to the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds in West Springfield from Friday Sept. 12 through Sunday, Sept. 28. Read More: These were all the fall 2024 music acts and performances at the Big E The Big E Arena The fair's largest and more prominent stage, The Big E Arena, has nine headliner acts lined up. These performances begin at 7:30 each night at the Big E Arena: Gov't Mule with JJ Grey & Mofro — Friday, Sept. 12 Busta Rhymes & Rick Ross — Saturday, Sept. 13 Cole Swindell with John Morgan — Sunday, Sept. 14 TLC with Big Boi — Friday, Sept. 19 The Avett Brothers — Saturday, Sept. 20 Foreigner — Sunday, Sept. 21 The Kid LAROI — Friday, Sept. 26 Train — Saturday, Sept. 27 ZZ Top — Sunday, Sept. 28 Tickets are available for sale through The Big E's website, and they include admission to the fair when bought online ahead of the performances. The Big E noted concerts will take place rain or shine, but with possible performance delays if thunderstorms pose a risk. Read More: After record-breaking attendance, The Big E seeks to disperse crowds in 2025 The Court of Honor Stage Additionally, a host of about 15 acts have been announced so far to perform at the Court of Honor Stage throughout The Big E's run from mid- to late-September. Jonathan Burns — Friday, Sept. 12 - Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 12 p.m. & 5 p.m. Tonic — Friday, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. The StepCrew — Friday, Sept. 12 - Sunday, Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. John Morgan — Sunday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. The Stylistics — Monday, Sept. 15 - Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. The Marshall Tucker Band — Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. Mariachi Divas — Thursday, Sept. 18 - Monday, Sept. 22 at 12 p.m. & 5 p.m. B.o.B — Friday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. Firefall — Saturday, Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. Five For Fighting — Sunday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. Seals & Crofts 2 — Monday, Sept. 22 - Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 2 p.m. Sister Hazel — Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. Finger Eleven — Friday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. Elliot Lurie with Yacht Rock Gold — Saturday, Sept. 27 - Sunday, Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. MKTO — Saturday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. Queensrÿche — Sunday, Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. The Court of Honor stage is located in front of the fairground's historic Coliseum, and the venue will host daily shows at 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., according to The Big E. The performances on The Court of Honor Stage come with the price of admission to the fair, meaning guests do not have to pay more to see these acts — with the exception of certain premium seating options. Read More: 'St. Paddy's Day' in the fall? 'Halfway' weekend offers live performances at The Big E The E Stage There are also acts planned for 'The E Stage,' a performance stage featuring 'the best emerging and local talent,' according to the Big E. Whiskey Cherrybomb — Saturday, Sept. 13 at 12:30 p.m. House of Hamill — Sunday, Sept. 14 at 8:30 p.m. Daily performances will occur at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and at 12:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday during the fair's 17-day run. Each performance will be an hour-and-a-half long. The performances on The E Stage come with the price of admission to the fair, meaning guests do not have to pay more to see these acts. More from The Big E Big E Trust grants power up West Springfield's community programs Big E leader: Weekend crowds will be managed with fixes to fair chokepoints, weekday tickets Big E, big business, big opportunity: Expo's CEO highlights $1.17B in economic ripples to region Country singer Cole Swindell to headline The Big E Arena for fall 2025 Rock band Gov't Mule to open The Big E Arena on 2025 fair's first night Read the original article on MassLive. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
25-06-2025
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Joe Bonamassa to Headline and Curate Florida's Sound Wave Beach Weekend
Blues legend and guitar hero Joe Bonamassa has teamed up with concert promotion and destination event organizer Topeka for Sound Wave Beach Weekend, a three-day music getaway taking place from Friday, April 10 to Sunday, April 12, 2026 on Miramar Beach, Fla. After hosting nearly a dozen sea-based expeditions, Bonamassa is bringing his cultural road show to land with a number of top tier acts including Gov't Mule, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, JJ Grey & Mofro, Grace Potter, Little Feat, Larkin Poe, Samantha Fish, Joanne Shaw Taylor, and Robert Jon & The Wreck. More from Billboard El Fantasma Claims Eighth No. 1 on Regional Mexican Airplay Chart With 'Ya Me Vale Madre' Khalil Fong and Tanya Chua Named Best Male and Female Singers at the 3rd Wave Music Awards Doechii & Tyler, the Creator Preview Pharrell-Produced 'Get Right' Collab During Louis Vuitton Paris Show Bonamassa will perform twice at Sound Wave, which will also include special artist jams and collaborations, daily activities and a 'new level of hospitality and service,' from Topeka, according to a press release, allowing guests 'to immerse themselves in live music from the comfort of their own personal seated cove, complete with delivery of all food, drinks and merchandise within 5 minutes of ordering.' Sound Wave takes place in a 5,500-capacity open air venue located a few minute walk from guests' lodging, allowing fans to 'spend the day under the sun at the beach and nights under the stars with their favorite artists,' according to the release. Bonamassa's festival announcement comes weeks before the release of his new studio album, Breakthrough, July 18 via J&R Adventures. He's also announced a number of new U.S. dates at amphitheater, before heading out on the Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea cruise to Alaska in September. For more information on Sound Wave, visit For upcoming tour dates and new music, visit EUROPE SUMMER TOUR 2025July 1 – Cork, Ireland @ Live at The MarqueeJuly 2 – Cork, Ireland @ Live at The MarqueeJuly 3 – Cork, Ireland @ Live at The MarqueeJuly 6 – Klam, Austria @ Clam CastleJuly 8 – Veszprém, Hungary @ VeszprémfestJuly 10 – Stuttgart, Germany @ Jazzopen StuttgartJuly 13 – Weert, Netherlands @ BospopJuly 16 – Montreux, Switzerland @ Montreux Jazz FestivalJuly 18 – Pordenone, Italy @ San Valentino ParkJuly 19 – Rome @ Auditorium Parco della Musica – CaveaJuly 31 – Los Angeles @ The Greek TheatreAug. 1 – Paso Robles, Calif. @ Vina Robles AmphitheatreAug. 3 – Bend, Ore. @ Hayden Homes AmphitheaterAug. 5 – Airway Heights, Wash. @ BECU Live at Northern QuestAug. 6 – Pocatello, Idaho @ Portneuf Health Trust AmphitheatreAug. 8 – Morrison, Colo. @ Red Rocks AmphitheatreAug. 9 – Albuquerque, N.M/ @ Sandia Resort & Casino AmphitheaterSept. 12 – Louisville, Ky. @ Bourbon & Beyond FestivalSept. 13 – Vienna, Va. @ Wolf TrapDec. 6 – Hollywood, Fla. @ Hard Rock Live Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
19-06-2025
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30-year-old rock band to headline The Big E Arena on fair's opening night
Southern Rock jam band Gov't Mule will open The Big E's largest stage with a headlining performance on the first night of the fair's 2025 run. Gov't Mule will bring their 'Back in the Saddle Tour' to West Springfield on Friday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets and VIP packages to the concert will be made available for public sale starting Friday, June 20, at 10 a.m. through The Big E's website. Tickets bought ahead of the show date include admission to The Big E on the date of the concert. Read More: Large-scale locos vie for track space at Eastern States Exposition show Tickets can also be bought via the band's fan club pre-sale starting Wednesday, June 18 at 10 a.m., with other pre-sale tickets available starting Thursday, June 19 at 10 a.m. Fans can sign up for early access ticketing through the band's website. Gov't Mule, active since 1994, has 'galvanized a global fan base' over three decades, The Big E said. The Grammy-nominated band is led by guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer Warren Haynes, alongside drummer Matt Abts, bassist Kevin Scott, and keyboardist, guitarist and backing vocalist Danny Louis. The band has more than 20 studio and live albums in its discography. Read More: Live Wire: Two Northampton music series return in time for summer Gov't Mule joins the ranks of Foreigner, ZZ Top, The Avett Brothers, Train, The Kid LAROI and a joint performance between Busta Rhymes and Rick Ross as fellow Big E Arena headliners this fall. The Big E also recently unveiled its Court of Honor Stage lineup. The fair returns for its 17-day run starting Friday, Sept. 12, through Sunday, Sept. 28. The Big E is the largest fair on the East Coast, and last year marked a record-breaking annual attendance of 1.7 million fairgoers. Australian singer, rapper The Kid LAROI to headline The Big E Arena this fall After record-breaking attendance, The Big E seeks to disperse crowds in 2025 Pop headliner announced for The Big E Arena in fall 2025 performance Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes to headline the Big E Arena together for fall 2025 Sparking interest, powering growth: Manufacturing tech show fills Big E Read the original article on MassLive.
