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Lawn Tickets $55 + fees
First show of the year at Wolf Trap. Lets go see John Legend on a Tuesday night as the first of three shows he is doing at our favorite show spot. Pack the cooler and bring you snacks as we enjoy the lawn.

Bio:
John Legend, is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, record producer, and actor. He began his musical career working behind the scenes for other artists, playing piano on Lauryn Hill's "Everything Is Everything," and making uncredited guest appearances on Jay-Z's "Encore" and Alicia Keys's "You Don't Know My Name". He was the first artist to sign with Kanye West's GOOD Music, through which he released his debut studio album, Get Lifted (2004). The album reached the top ten of the Billboard 200, received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and spawned his first hit song, "Ordinary People."
Legend won three Grammy Awards from eight nominations at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards—"Ordinary People" won Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, Get Lifted won Best R&B Album, and Legend won Best New Artist. The album's follow-up single, "So High" (remixed with Lauryn Hill), was nominated for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. His second album, Once Again (2006) was met with continued success, supported by the lead single "Save Room." His third album, Evolver (2008) further diversified his artistry with other genres; its funk-inspired lead single, "Green Light" (featuring André 3000) peaked within the top 30 of the Billboard Hot 100 and received double platinum certification by the RIAA. That same year, Legend released the live album John Legend: Live from Philadelphia (2008), followed by his collaborative album, Wake Up! (2010) with Philadelphia-based hip hop band the Roots.

Lawn Pass on Sale Feb 7th

Chris Stapleton's All American Road Show will be the first big concert of the 2024 Summer at Jiffy Lube Live. The show appears to be completely sold out as ticket scalpers have bought out the whole allotment and offered them for sale on resale sites at two to four times face value. If you don't want to pay $200 for one show and you think you might want to go to see Chris and one or more of the acts from the link below, Like Dave Mathews, Jason Aldean, Train, Sammy Hagar, ZZ Top or Avril Lavigne, then check out the link above for the Lawn Pass which cost $239 (including fees) for the whole summer (with no show exclusions) so far. So if you plan to see Chris and the likes of Bocephus, Dave, Luke, Sammy, Darius, or Johny (Van Zant) with us this summer, then I strongly recommend grabbing a lawn pass, which normally includes a fast lane pass and no headaches of having tickets on your phone.

Jiffy Lube Live shows

Also check out Chris Stapleton's new album Higher release last November. I have seen opener Marcus King several time an he is a very fine southern blues guitarist.

Lawn Tickets $45 + Fees
What better for an early June Sunday night that to see some blues from the amazing Gary Clark Jr. Pack your cooler with beer and wine and come join us on the lawn at Wolf Trap.

Bio:
Austin-based guitar hero Gary Clark Jr. brings songs from one of the most anticipated albums of the year to Wolf Trap. Clark has been shaping his signature sound since age 12, when he cut his teeth in the same Texas clubs where Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan molded the region’s blues-rock sound. In the five years since releasing This Land, Clark has soared to remarkable heights, clinching multiple Grammy awards, and showcasing his guitar prowess in collaborations with Beyoncé and The Rolling Stones.

Groupon $30

I realize this conflicts with the Wilco show at Wolf Trap and I can't go to both shows, so may have to decide on which to attend but here is $30 GroupOn for Santana and Counting Crows. Two bands that we have seen multiple times and would love to again so jump on it fast before it sells out.

Tour blurb

Lawn Seats $49

Join us in June for the great Chicago alternative rock band Wilco. Formed in 1994 Wilco's lineup changed frequently during its first decade, with only singer Jeff Tweedy and bassist John Stirratt remaining from the original incarnation. Since early 2004 the lineup has been unchanged, consisting of Tweedy, Stirratt, guitarist Nels Cline, multi-instrumentalist Pat Sansone, keyboard player Mikael Jorgensen, and drummer Glenn Kotche. Wilco has released thirteen studio albums, a live double album, and four collaborations.
Bring your cooler and food an join us on the lawn. The opener is a Cut Worms which features singer songwriter Max Clarke.

$59 (after fees) Lawn seats Purchase Tickets

Come join on the Wolf Trap lawn. Doors open at 6pm and show starts at 7:30pm. Don't forget to bring your blanket or concert chair, and cooler with snacks and drinks - alcohol allowed!

It’s a night of genre-busting bluegrass when Railroad Earth, Leftover Salmon, and Yonder Mountain String Band bring their contagious improvisational jamming to Wolf Trap. Railroad Earth tops the trifecta with fan favorites “Like a Buddha,” “Mighty River,” “Bird in a House,” and more. Leftover Salmon pioneered the jamgrass sound with their marathon live shows and songs like “Lovin’ In My Baby’s Eyes” and “Midnight Blues.” Grammy-nominated Yonder Mountain String Band blends rock, alternative, psychedelic, and bluegrass into a package that has captivated both festivals and stadiums. This will be an unpredictable—and unforgettable—evening of music.

Venue information & rules

Lawn seats $67.20 (Incl. Fees)

If you don't have a lawn pass, then get your tickets quick for Dave Mathews Band at Jiffy Lube Live in mid July. (I don't have a Groupon for this one. Sorry) I believe the regulations on ticket sites have them including fees in the price so you are no longer shell shocked at checkout. We should be on the lawn front and center.

Founded over 30 years ago in Charlottesville VA, the DMB consists of seven members Dave Matthews, Carter Beauford, Stefan Lessard, Tim Reynolds, Rashawn Ross, Jeff Coffin, and Buddy Strong. It is not clear there will be and opening act.

Groupon $25 Lawn
Join us at Jiffy Lube Live for Sammy Hagar. Link to Groupon above will get you $25 lawn seats for this July 20th show. Loverboy is the opening band.

SAMMY HAGAR The Best of All Worlds Tour with special guest Loverboy
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer SAMMY HAGAR today announced the long-awaited “THE BEST OF ALL WORLD’S” 2024 tour. Hagar will be joined by rock heavyweights and longtime bandmates MICHAEL ANTHONY (bass, backing vocals), JASON BONHAM (drums) and JOE SATRIANI, one of the best guitar players in the world, will complete the band.

$20 Lawn Groupon

First show posting for 2024 and we have a $20 Groupon for you to see three classic rock acts. Styx, Foreigner, and John Waite. Yeah, probably no Dennis De Young or Lou Gramm. You might not notice as we get Babys and Bad English front man John Waite.

Bios:
Styx & Foreigner with John Waite - Renegades and Juke Box Heroes Tour
Multi-Platinum rockers STYX–James “JY” Young (lead vocals, guitars), Tommy Shaw (lead vocals, guitars), Chuck Panozzo (bass, vocals), Todd Sucherman (drums, percussion), Lawrence Gowan (lead vocals, keyboards) and Ricky Phillips (bass, guitar, vocals), Will Evankovich (mandolin, guitars)—released their 17th studio album, CRASH OF THE CROWN, on June 18, 2021 The seven men comprising STYX have committed to rocking the Paradise together with audiences far and wide by entering their second decade of averaging over 100 shows a year, and each one of them is committed to making the next show better than the last. Styx draws from over four decades of barn-burning chart hits, joyous singalongs, and hard-driving deep cuts. Like a symphony that builds to a satisfying crescendo, an STYX set covers a wide range of stylistic cornerstones. From the progressively sweeping splendor that is “The Grand Illusion” to the hunker-down fortitude of all that is the “Blue Collar Man,” from the majestic spiritual love for a special “Lady” to the seething indictment of preening, primping pageantry for pageantry’s sake of “Miss America,” from an individual yearning for a true connection as a “Man in the Wilderness,” to a soul-deep quest to achieve what’s at the heart of one’s vision in “Crystal Ball,” from the regal reach-for-the-stars bravado of “Come Sail Away” to the grainy all-in gallop of that rugged “Renegade” who had it made, the band draws on an unlimited cache of ways to immerse one’s mind and body in their signature sound. STYX hit its stride with guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw’s first LP with the band, 1976’s CRYSTAL BALL, and then they became the first group to score four triple-platinum albums in a row: THE GRAND ILLUSION (1977), PIECES OF EIGHT (1978), CORNERSTONE (1979), and PARADISE THEATER (1981).

Mick Jones continues to elevate FOREIGNER’s influence and guide the band to new horizons with his stylistic songwriting, indelible guitar hooks, and multi-layered talents while lead singer Kelly Hansen, one of rock’s greatest showmen, has led FOREIGNER into the digital age inspiring a whole new generation of fans. Bassist Jeff Pilson; Michael Bluestein on keyboards; guitarist Bruce Watson; Chris Frazier on drums and guitarist Luis Maldonado provide an unprecedented level of energy that has resulted in the re-emergence of the astounding music that speaks to FOREIGNER‘s enduring popularity. FOREIGNER has an extraordinary streaming and radio audience driven by a catalog of no less than sixteen Top 30 hits. With more Billboard Top 10 hits than Journey, and just as many as Fleetwood Mac, FOREIGNER is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 80 million. Responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems, including “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Urgent,” “Head Games,” “Say You Will,” “Dirty White Boy,” “Long, Long Way From Home” and the worldwide #1 hit, “I Want To Know What Love Is,” FOREIGNER still rocks the charts more than 40 years into the game with massive airplay and continued Billboard Top 200 album success. Streams of FOREIGNER’s hits are approaching 15 million per week.