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Vancouver Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Edmonton Folk Music Festival lineup: Allison Russell, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Taj Mahal join The Roots and Mt. Joy
With swirling hip-hop legends The Roots and fuzzy-feelings L.A. rockers Mt. Joy already out of the bag as Saturday and Sunday's headliners — bam! — the rest of the Edmonton Folk Music Festival's lineup has been revealed! The 46 th annual love-in running Aug. 7-10 on Gallagher Park hill is bursting with international deep-cut delights to shining local talent, aglow with soul, folk, rock, country, Afrobeats, blues and more. Nearly 60 more acts just dropped, including North Carolina alt-rock Rainbow Kitten Surprise topping Thursday night after Juno-winning Oji-Cree singer-songwriter Aysanabee and the lovable be-hatted powerhouse Serena Ryder open the fest up — tunes starting Thursday at 6:35 p.m. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Friday night's main stage 9:05 p.m. on is Gen X singer-songwriter Stephen Wilson Jr. — self-identified as 'Death Cab for Country' — and the return of the multi-style, roots Grammy-winning Allison Russell, last here in 2022. Amid the whirl of Saturday sessions, east L.A.'s Las Cafeterias will pepper up the main stage at 2 p.m. with Chicano rhythm and zapateado dancing. Then, Saturday night, the cultural call-and-response slides in with 83-year-old bluesman Taj Mahal at 6:45; indie pop DJ and model Goldie Boutilier also out of L.A. up next; back from last year, public defender and powerhouse soul/R&B belter Danielle Ponder; bringing us of course to 2025's big-name booking: Philadelphia's The Roots. World-travelling Democratic Republic of Congo ensemble Jupiter & Okwess start things off centre stage at 2 Sunday afternoon, then shifting gears, it's the Seattle folk-rock of Richy Mitch & the Coal Miners at 6:50. This is followed by an American-Australian roots jam with John Butler, then Mt. Joy and the Sunday-night lantern parade, then cue Four Strong Winds. The Roots were something else at Calgary Folk Fest last year, and I'd say you don't want to miss the electrified blues guitar and drumming of Cedric Burnside — but longtime festival producer Terry Wickham is happy to offer his deep cuts and must-sees. 'Watch out for Jesse Welles,' says Wickham. 'He's got a big online presence, very political. He talks about what America's like right now, all of that. 'Riley Walker and Bill McKay, two great guitarists — so I think that's going to be a sleeper hit.' Wickham adds the psychedelic soul of Monophonics to the list, noting Willi Carlisle's also a lot of fun. 'Ian Ngo is a great songwriter in the country vein, so he's going to be really strong. Māmā Mihirangi & the Māreikura are going to be exciting — a lot of looping and that kind of stuff,' Wickham notes. 'And Calvin Vollrath, we're not going cheap, so we're bringing him in with a five-piece.' As far as general operations go, no big announcements this year — more food trucks, some extra shade, that sort of thing — though we did get a bit doomy talking about worst-case scenarios if fire season forced a cancellation due to air-quality safety. 'A couple of rainfalls this week were good,' says Wickham. 'The farmers need rain, the gardens need rain — it just makes the place look better. But I don't think that's going to have any impact on August. 'We're in for a dry spell coming up, so we'll see if things start to spark up. 'I mean, wildfire smoke is an existential threat to all the festivals outdoors.' That consideration aside, costs have also been reliably rising, especially headliner fees. 'It's doubled or quadrupled, post pandemic,' notes the producer of the non-profit festival. 'Dynamic pricing, excess demand, etc. And it won't stop until people stop buying tickets at crazy prices.' This makes it especially noteworthy that ticket and pass prices this year are holding steady, no increases. 'We could go up and people would grumble,' says Wickham, but I'm so tired of inflation everywhere, that at least one place, for one year, we can hold the line.' He notes the folk fest will always continue to do what it can, and that 'money is not everything to all the artists. 'They do look for special places to play,' says Wickham, noting Ben Harper once said it was his favourite. 'And I did hear two band members from The National talking and saying, 'Which is your favourite, here or Red Rocks?' So that kind of thing is nice to hear.' Bringing it home, the local acts include AV & the Inner City, St. Albert's Current Swell, Nîpisîy, Secondhand Dreamcar and let's note Shaela Miller's country music by way of Lethbridge. School of Song will also highlight local talent Asiah Holm, Halfway Home, Sam Steffen and Tayler Grace, and the Nikamowin indigenous programming will spotlight even more locals by the fest's central tipi. 'There's a lot of great talent out there,' says Wickham. 'I said yes to a lot of people who have been knocking on the door for a few years. 'About 60 per cent of the artists have never played here before. We haven't been too nostalgic. So I feel good.' Pre-GST and fees, adult personal weekend passes (25-64) are $234, single tickets Thursday or Friday are $109, and Saturday or Sunday $115. Seniors 65-79 are $179 for a Personal Pass, $56 for single days, and 80+ get in for free. U-25 (18-24) is $189 for a Personal Pass. And for youth 12-17, $117 for a Personal Pass, $42 for a single day, with children 11 and under free. All passes and single days go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 7, online only at . Now, please enjoy the full list of 2025 EFMF acts! AHI Allison Russell AV & the Inner City Aysanabee BALTHVS Blackburn Brothers Blue Moon Marquee Burnstick Calvin Vollrath Cedric Burnside Charlie Cunningham Current Swell Danielle Ponder De Temps Antan Dervish Dry Bones Elizabeth Moen Goldie Boutilier Haley Heynderickx Ian Noe Jeffrey Martin Jennifer Castle Jesse Roper Jesse Welles John Butler Julianna Riolino Jupiter & Okwess Ken Pomeroy Kíla Kim Churchill Las Cafeteras Madi Diaz Māmā Mihirangi & the Māreikura Mama's Broke Marcus Trummer Martyn Joseph Mary Gauthier Melissa Carper Monophonics Mt. Joy Nîpisîy Rainbow Kitten Surprise Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners Ryley Walker & Bill MacKay School of Song: Asiah Holm , Halfway Home , Sam Steffen , Tayler Grace Secondhand Dreamcar Serena Ryder Shaela Miller Steph Strings Stephen Wilson Jr. Taj Mahal Talisk The Roots The Sensational Barnes Brothers The Slocan Ramblers Wesli Willi Carlisle Yasmin Williams fgriwkowsky@ @ Bookmark our website and support our journalism: Don't miss the news you need to know — add and to your bookmarks and sign up for our newsletters here. You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. Support us by subscribing today: The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Here's a list of the top music concerts coming to the Upstate in June, check it out
Summer concert season is getting underway, and the Upstate is buzzing about upcoming performances. From renowned artists to local bands, the lineup includes various genres and venues. Mark your calendars, get your tickets, for shows coming to the Upstate in June. Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville will host Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show, 7:30 p.m., on June 4. Nikki Lane s the special guest. has ticket prices $255, while reports the average price of about $350. Alternatively, lists ticket prices starting from $234. Cole Swindell will perform at Fifth Third Park in Spartanburg on June 5. The concert is part of the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX and marks the kickoff of the event. Gates open at 5 p.m. Ticket prices start at $34 and can be purchased Dope Shows celebrating Cash Money Millionaires' 30th anniversary. comes to Bon Secours Arena on June 13. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets start at $67 on Vince Gill is scheduled to perform at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium on June 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $71.23 to over $300, depending on seating and package options. On June 14, Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton take the Bon Secours stage. Tickets for the Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton concert are available starting at low as $83 plus fees. lists lower-level seats at $162 each, while some listings show prices up to $183 each. Wynonna Judd will perform at The Peace Center, 300 South Main St, on June 18. The show is part of her "The Greatest Hits Tour" and will take place in the Peace Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices for the concerts range from $94 to $198, depending on seating preferences. Find tickets at and Dixies will also perform at The Peace Center. Performances are scheduled for June 19 at 7 p.m., June 20 at 7:30 p.m., June 21 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and June 22 at 1 p.m. Audiences can look forward to entertaining theatrical experiences. Tickets start at $77, with the average price being $112, according to Vivid Seats. For those looking for a deal, prices for some sections on start at just $64. The CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park at 861 SE Main Street in Simpsonville will host the Rainbow Kitten Surprise on June 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets for the performance start at $44, according to SeatGeek. The average ticket price is around $198.39, as reported by TicketSmarter. com The Peace Center will host a performance by Ledisi on June 25 at 7:30 p.m. It will be part of her "Love You Too" tour, and she will be accompanied by Marsha Ambrosius. Tickets range from $49.50 to $82.50 and can be purchased at For those looking for alternative options, lists tickets starting at $41. The Band of Horses will perform at the Peace Center on June 27, at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $70, with variations depending on seat location. According to Event Tickets Center, Balcony Row K tickets are priced at $105 each. Travis Tritt is scheduled to perform at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium on June 27 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary by seat and section and range from $78 to $488 and can be purchased through or at the auditorium box office Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ticket prices start at $34 and can be purchased The 3rd Annual 864 Music Festival featuring Raheem DeVaughn and Keke Wyatt will be held June 28, 5:30-11 p.m., at Barnet Park, 248 E. Saint John St., Spartanburg. General admission tickets are $71, while 2-for-1 admission tickets are available for $37, according to For those looking for an exclusive experience, Dreamers VIP Lounge tickets are $162. also lists 2-for-1 deals starting at $36.52, providing various options for attendees. The Radio Room in Greenville will also have several concerts in June. These concerts include Merkules, Redferrin, Pallbearer, SUGAR, The Premiere System of a Down Tribute, and Houses of the Holy - The True Zeppelin Experience. Ticket prices at The Radio Room in Greenville can vary depending on the event and the time of purchase. Some events may have tickets starting from $10, while others can reach $333. Find specific prices and purchase tickets through the Radio Room's website or Freshtix. Other concerts include Subliminal Doubt, Cosmic Charlie, Black River Rebels, and Bailey Spinn. Here's a list of specific dates and artists: June 28: Tommy Prine June 3: Merkules wsg Ryan Oakes, LA Kenzie, and Darren Young June 4: Redferrin June 5: Pallbearer with Cinder Well June 6: SUGAR: The Premiere System of a Down Tribute wsg Knot Your Kind June 7: Houses of the Holy - The True Zeppelin Experience June 8: Subliminal Doubt - A Tribute to No Doubt and Gwen Stefani with All Apologies June 14: Cosmic Charlie June 19: Black River Rebels June 21: Mark Bryan (of Hootie and the Blowfish) with Doug Jones (of Cravin Melon) June 22: Dead Posey June 25: Bailey Spinn Travis Rose covers Anderson County for the Independent Mail. Reach him via email at trose@ This article originally appeared on Greenville News: What music concerts are coming to Greenville and Spartanburg in June?
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dwight Yoakam to perform at Alaska State Fair
May 19—Dwight Yoakam, a pioneer of the "California country" sound, will perform at the 2025 Alaska State Fair, officials said Monday. Yoakam's show is scheduled for 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday on the fair's website. Yoakam broke out with his 1986 debut "Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc." and has since sold over 26 million albums worldwide and earned 21 Grammy nominations and multiple wins. His hits include "A Thousand Miles from Nowhere," "Fast as You," "Little Sister," "Honky Tonk Man" and "Streets of Bakersfield," his duet with Buck Owens. He also released a 1997 cover of "North to Alaska," the ode to the 49th state originally written by Johnny Horton in 1960 for a movie of the same name. Yoakam fashioned his own musical style, a blend of what's described as "Bakersfield twang" and rock 'n' roll, "emerging in 1985 as a bluntly outspoken advocate of hardcore honky-tonk music," as described by American Songwriter. He joins joins already announced acts Wiz Khalifa (Aug. 24), Medium Build (Aug. 15), Rainbow Kitten Surprise (Aug. 16), "Weird Al" Yankovic (Aug. 17), Chris Tomlin (Aug. 18), Billy Currington (Aug. 23) and Foreigner (Aug. 30) on the 2025 fair lineup.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rapper Wiz Khalifa added to Alaska State Fair music lineup
Apr. 24—PALMER — Multiplatinum artist Wiz Khalifa will perform at the 2025 Alaska State Fair, fair officials announced Thursday. The Pittsburgh-raised rapper who reached mainstream success with the Grammy-nominated "Black and Yellow" is scheduled to perform Sunday, Aug. 24, at 6 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Friday Khalifa's breakout 2011 album "Rolling Papers" earned a Best New Artist honor at the 2011 BET Awards and Top New Artist at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. He followed with "O.N.I.F.C." in 2012 and "Blacc Hollywood" in 2014, which debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 and included the anthem "We Dem Boyz." In 2015, the Golden Globe-nominated "See You Again" from the "Furious 7″ soundtrack became a global hit. Khalifa's latest album, "Kush + Orange Juice 2," was released this month. Khalifa joins already announced acts Medium Build (Aug. 15), 3 Doors Down (Aug. 29), Rainbow Kitten Surprise (Aug. 16), "Weird Al" Yankovic (Aug. 17), Chris Tomlin (Aug. 18), Billy Currington (Aug. 23) and Foreigner (Aug. 30) on the 2025 fair lineup.
