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Express Tribune
a day ago
- Climate
- Express Tribune
Willie Nelson's July 4 Picnic in Austin to go on despite storm damage
The Outlaw Music Festival's 10th-anniversary concert scheduled for July 1 in El Reno, Oklahoma, has been canceled due to significant storm damage sustained during a severe weather event in Ridgedale, Missouri. However, Willie Nelson's highly anticipated Fourth of July Picnic in Austin is still expected to take place as planned. According to a post from the Outlaw Music Festival's official Instagram account, the weather event on June 29 at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena caused heavy rain and high winds that forced an evacuation. The storm left the band's equipment and several artists' instruments severely damaged and waterlogged. 'The potential damage has halted the festival production as they recover and replace what's necessary for the tour to resume,' the statement read. Refunds will be issued for the canceled July 1 performance at the Lucky Star Amphitheater in Oklahoma. Despite the setback, the festival plans to continue the tour with its next stop at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, on July 4. A representative for Willie Nelson confirmed to the Austin American-Statesman on Tuesday that the Independence Day show will proceed as scheduled. Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic is an annual tradition that draws thousands to Austin and is one of the most iconic live music events in Texas. Fans can expect performances by Nelson and several other artists, celebrating Independence Day with music, food, and fireworks.
USA Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Willie Nelson cancels Outlaw Music Festival concert after 'extreme weather event'
Willie Nelson and his Outlaw Music Festival will have to wait a beat for their Sooner State debut. The country singer's long-running festival, which also features fellow music icon Bob Dylan, was forced to cancel its July 1 concert at the Lucky Star Amphitheater in El Reno, Oklahoma, "due to unforeseeable circumstances," according to a June 30 announcement on Nelson's social media pages. The Grammy-winning Americana band The Mavericks and New Zealand-based country singer-songwriter Tami Neilson were also set to perform on the Oklahoma tour stop. The cancellation comes after the festival encountered "an extreme weather event" on Sunday, June 29, at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Ridgedale, Missouri. The severe storms produced heavy rains and high winds, forcing the crowd to evacuate. 'I hated to lose him': Willie Nelson speaks out on bandmate Kris Kristofferson's death Much of the Outlaw Music Festival's equipment and musicians' instruments were damaged and waterlogged in the stormy weather, "making their condition difficult to assess in time to accurately and safely use" for the Oklahoma show, per the cancellation notice. "The potential damage has halted the festival production as they recover and replace what's necessary for the tour to resume," the post stated. "Blackbird Presents, Lucky Star Amphitheater, and DCF Concerts are disappointed to have to cancel the engagement and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this cancellation may cause." Refunds for the July 1 concert will be issued to the point of purchase, according to the announcement. Ticketholders are asked to allow seven to 10 business days for the refund to appear on their credit card statements. Willie Nelson concertgoers forced to evacuate in Missouri amid extreme storms Winds reached up to 80 mph during the June 29 storms in Missouri, according to the Springfield News-Leader, part of the USA TODAY Network. A 20-year-old woman was reportedly killed in a neighborhood southwest of Springfield after a large tree was blown over on top of her vehicle. Taney County Sheriff Brad Daniels told the publication that minor injuries were reported at the Thunder Ridge Nature Arena from tents in the high winds. According to social media posts, the venue was evacuated due to the severe weather at about 5:15 p.m., and the Outlaw Music Festival date was postponed at about 6:50 p.m. All previously purchased tickets will be honored once the new date is announced for the Missouri show, according to the announcements. The tour is set to resume Friday, July 4, at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater in Austin, Texas, as Nelson's Outlaw Music Festival converges with the Country Music Hall of Famer's annual Fourth of July Picnic and Fireworks. Willie Nelson's musical patriotism: Singer returns to the stage with Fourth of July Picnic after health concerns What is the Outlaw Music Festival? Nelson launched the Outlaw Music Festival in 2016 as a one-off event in Scranton, Pennsylvania, before taking the concept on the road the following year. Dylan was among the artists on the inaugural Outlaw fest tour, and the 2016 Nobel Prize winner rejoined the tour this year after the Oscar-nominated 2024 biopic "A Complete Unknown" renewed interest in his music. As it celebrates its impending 10th anniversary, the Outlaw Music Festival is billed as "a hallmark of authentic Americana music" that has developed into one of North America's largest annual touring franchises. Still led by Nelson, the festival unites music legends with contemporary superstars to celebrate the outlaw spirit and genre-defying music. 10 bingeable memoirs to check out: Celebrities tell all about aging, marriage and Beyoncé The 2025 tour is the largest Outlaw trek to date, with the lineup including Nelson and his family, Dylan, Sheryl Crow, The Mavericks, Neilson, Billy Strings and The Red Clay Strays. Other featured acts include Turnpike Troubadours, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, The Avett Brothers, Wilco, Lake Street Dive, Waxahatchee, Charles Wesley Godwin, Lucinda Williams, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, Trampled by Turtles, Sierra Hull, Willow Avalon, Waylon Payne, Madeline Edwards, Lily Meola and Myron Elkins. The tour launched May 13 at the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix and is scheduled to make more than 30 stops across 20-plus states before wrapping up Sept. 19 at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Willie Nelson cancels Outlaw Music Festival concert after 'extreme weather event'
Willie Nelson and his Outlaw Music Festival will have to wait a beat for their Sooner State debut. The country singer's long-running festival, which also features fellow music icon Bob Dylan, was forced to cancel its July 1 concert at the Lucky Star Amphitheater in El Reno, Oklahoma, "due to unforeseeable circumstances," according to a June 30 announcement on Nelson's social media pages. The Grammy-winning Americana band The Mavericks and New Zealand-based country singer-songwriter Tami Neilson were also set to perform on the Oklahoma tour stop. The cancellation comes after the festival encountered "an extreme weather event" on Sunday, June 29, at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Ridgedale, Missouri. The severe storms produced heavy rains and high winds, forcing the crowd to evacuate. — Willie Nelson (@WillieNelson) June 30, 2025 'I hated to lose him': Willie Nelson speaks out on bandmate Kris Kristofferson's death Much of the Outlaw Music Festival's equipment and musicians' instruments were damaged and waterlogged in the stormy weather, "making their condition difficult to assess in time to accurately and safely use" for the Oklahoma show, per the cancellation notice. "The potential damage has halted the festival production as they recover and replace what's necessary for the tour to resume," the post stated. "Blackbird Presents, Lucky Star Amphitheater, and DCF Concerts are disappointed to have to cancel the engagement and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this cancellation may cause." Refunds for the July 1 concert will be issued to the point of purchase, according to the announcement. Ticketholders are asked to allow seven to 10 business days for the refund to appear on their credit card statements. Winds reached up to 80 mph during the June 29 storms in Missouri, according to the Springfield News-Leader, part of the USA TODAY Network. A 20-year-old woman was reportedly killed in a neighborhood southwest of Springfield after a large tree was blown over on top of her vehicle. Taney County Sheriff Brad Daniels told the publication that minor injuries were reported at the Thunder Ridge Nature Arena from tents in the high winds. According to social media posts, the venue was evacuated due to the severe weather at about 5:15 p.m., and the Outlaw Music Festival date was postponed at about 6:50 p.m. All previously purchased tickets will be honored once the new date is announced for the Missouri show, according to the announcements. The tour is set to resume Friday, July 4, at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater in Austin, Texas, as Nelson's Outlaw Music Festival converges with the Country Music Hall of Famer's annual Fourth of July Picnic and Fireworks. Willie Nelson's musical patriotism: Singer returns to the stage with Fourth of July Picnic after health concerns Nelson launched the Outlaw Music Festival in 2016 as a one-off event in Scranton, Pennsylvania, before taking the concept on the road the following year. Dylan was among the artists on the inaugural Outlaw fest tour, and the 2016 Nobel Prize winner rejoined the tour this year after the Oscar-nominated 2024 biopic "A Complete Unknown" renewed interest in his music. As it celebrates its impending 10th anniversary, the Outlaw Music Festival is billed as "a hallmark of authentic Americana music" that has developed into one of North America's largest annual touring franchises. Still led by Nelson, the festival unites music legends with contemporary superstars to celebrate the outlaw spirit and genre-defying music. 10 bingeable memoirs to check out: Celebrities tell all about aging, marriage and Beyoncé The 2025 tour is the largest Outlaw trek to date, with the lineup including Nelson and his family, Dylan, Sheryl Crow, The Mavericks, Neilson, Billy Strings and The Red Clay Strays. Other featured acts include Turnpike Troubadours, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, The Avett Brothers, Wilco, Lake Street Dive, Waxahatchee, Charles Wesley Godwin, Lucinda Williams, Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, Trampled by Turtles, Sierra Hull, Willow Avalon, Waylon Payne, Madeline Edwards, Lily Meola and Myron Elkins. The tour launched May 13 at the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix and is scheduled to make more than 30 stops across 20-plus states before wrapping up Sept. 19 at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Willie Nelson concert cancelled: Country icon scraps Oklahoma show
New York Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
We found cheap last-minute Willie Nelson 4th of July Picnic tickets
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. The Red Headed Stranger has quite an Independence Day planned this year. On Friday, July 4, Willie Nelson is headlining his annual '4th of July Picnic.' This year, the celebration is set to take place at Austin, TX's Germania Insurance Amphitheater. He'll be joined by special guests Bob Dylan, The Avett Brothers, The Mavericks, Asleep at the Wheel and Tami Neilson. Festivities begin at 3:30 p.m. 'I'm 92-years-old and I'll be there so you have no excuse,' Nelson said in a statement. 'I look forward to bringing back my annual 4th of July Picnic to the city I love and sharing this special event with all my Austin fans.' Last July 4, Set List FM reports the 'On The Road Again' singer performed a whopping 22 songs in New Jersey. Highlights included 'Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys,' 'Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die' and his Hank Williams 'I Saw The Light' cover. Pretty impressive for someone born in 1933. 'I'm not worried about [my health],' Nelson told the Associated Press. 'I don't feel bad. I don't hurt anywhere. I don't have any reason to worry about dying. But I don't know anybody who's lived forever.' If you want to see the 12-time Grammy winner and Abbot, TX native play live in the Lone Star State's 'weirdest' city, last-minute tickets are still available. Some are quite inexpensive, too. At the time of publication, the lowest price we found on general admission lawn passes was $57.02 including fees. Seats can be scooped up for as low as $107 including fees. For more information — including details about Nelson's star-studded, traveling 'Outlaw Music Festival Tour' and Farm Aid — we have everything you need to know and more below. All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation. Willie Nelson Fourth of July tickets 2025 All of Germania Insurance Amphitheater's sections for the 2025 Fourth of July concert can be found here: Germania Insurance Amphitheater sections Ticket prices start at Lawn $57.02 (including fees) 200-Level $107 (including fees) 100-Level $149 (including fees) Floor-Level $186 (including fees) (Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn't noted, will include additional fees at checkout.) Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Still curious about Vivid Seats? You can find an article from their team about why the company is legit here. 'Outlaw Music Festival' tour schedule 2025 Nowhere close to Austin? A complete calendar including all 'Outlaw Music Festival' tour dates, venues, support acts, and links to buy tickets for a concert that may be closer to you can be found below. Note: All tour dates include Willie Nelson & Family and Bob Dylan; they are not listed as support acts in the schedule. Farm Aid 2025 Just when you thought Willie couldn't get any busier, we're here to remind you he's also headlining the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid at Minnesota's Huntington Bank Stadium alongside Neil Young, Dave Matthews and John Mellencamp on Saturday, Sept. 20. They'll be joined by Margo Price, Billy Strings, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Trampled By Turtles, Waxahatchee and more. You can grab single-day Farm Aid 2025 passes here. The Avett Brothers tour schedule Although the musical 'Swept Away' inspired by the group's album 'Mignonette' closed on Dec. 29 at Broadway's Longacre Theatre, The Avett Brothers have 25+ more gigs lined up this year. All tour dates of theirs can be found here. Fourth of July concert special guests There will be a lot of talent at this year's Austin Independence Day gig. To make sure you're all caught up on all six artists' sounds, here's each act's most-streamed song on Spotify as of March 2025. Willie Nelson: 'Highwayman' Bob Dylan: 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' The Avett Brothers: 'I And Love And You' The Mavericks: 'Dance The Night Away' Asleep at the Wheel: 'Hot Rod Lincoln' Tami Neilson: 'You Were Mine' Outlaw Music Festival lineup 2025 For a more complete look at this year's talented crop of performers, here's everyone taking the stage (on select dates) with Nelson and Dylan at the 2025 Outlaw Music Festival: Wilco The Avett Brothers Billy Strings Sheryl Crow Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats Turnpike Troubadours Lucinda Williams Waxahatchee Lake Street Dive The Red Clay Strays Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers Trampled By Turtles Charles Wesley Godwin Willow Avalon Sierra Hull Lily Meola Myron Elkins Tami Neilson The Mavericks Waylon Payne Madeline Edwards Classic rockers on tour in 2025 Many iconic acts that have been entertaining audiences for over half a century are striking out once again this year. Here are just five of our favorites from yesteryear you won't want to miss live these next few months. • Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band • Paul Simon • Neil Young • Graham Nash • Yusuf/Cat Stevens Who else is….on the road again? Check out our list of all the biggest classic rockers on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Willie Nelson's Outlaw Music Festival Concert Canceled: What We Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Outlaw Music Festival's concert in Oklahoma on Tuesday was canceled because of an "extreme weather event," Willie Nelson said in a statement posted on social media. Newsweek has contacted Nelson's representative for comment outside regular working hours. The Context Nelson, 92, co-founded the Outlaw Music Festival and was set to headline the July 1 event. The tour, which celebrates the festival's 10th anniversary, began in Arizona in May and concludes in Wisconsin in September. Other musicians scheduled to perform throughout the festival include Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow and the Turnpike Troubadours. According to Blackbird Presents, the event's production company, the Outlaw Music Festival "is North America's largest touring music festival." Willie Nelson performing during the Outlaw Music Festival at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit on July 8, 2017. Willie Nelson performing during the Outlaw Music Festival at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit on July 8, To Know On Monday, Nelson and the Outlaw Music Festival's official Instagram accounts released a statement about the cancellation. "The Outlaw Music Festival's 10th Anniversary concert event scheduled for July 1, 2025 at Lucky Star Amphitheater in El Reno, OK has been canceled due to unforeseeable circumstances," the statement said. "An extreme weather event on the evening of June 29th in Ridgedale, MO at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena produced heavy rains and high winds forcing the crowd to evacuate." "Unfortunately, much of the Outlaw Music Festival's equipment and artists' instruments were damaged and waterlogged, making their condition difficult to assess in time to accurately and safely use for tomorrow's show," the statement continued. "The potential damage has halted the festival production as they recover and replace what's necessary for the tour to resume." "Blackbird Presents, Lucky Star Amphitheater, and DCF Concerts are disappointed to have to cancel the engagement and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this cancellation may cause," the statement added. "Refunds will be issued to the point of purchase. Please allow 7-10 business days for the refund to appear on your statement." Last year, Nelson missed the opening of the Outlaw Music Festival because of an illness. "We regret to inform you that Willie Nelson is not feeling well and, per doctor's orders, has been advised to rest for the next four days," a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter, said at the time. "He is expected to make a full recovery and join the Outlaw Music Festival tour next week." What People Are Saying Instagram users commented on Nelson's post, with many fans expressing concern over Trigger, the "On the Road Again" singer's beloved guitar. User @nathantwomack wrote: "The real question: is Trigger okay?" User @gregmcgarvey wrote: "Trigger, if you read this, please let us know you're OK." User @nolanelliscollins wrote: "Just tell me trigger is okay." Nelson confirmed in a comment: "Trigger is marked SAFE from the damage suffered to other instruments and equipment in the MO storm." User @berta_v wrote: "Oh no! I'm glad to hear everyone is ok. Disappointed we'll miss the concert. Stay safe and keep making music." User @d_d_20251 wrote: "I'm deeply sorry to hear. Willie is the very best on earth. I hope all of the equipment will be fixed soon also. My heart is with you." User @epacak wrote: "So sorry to hear this! You are all amazing & bring so much joy to all!!!" What Happens Next The Outlaw Music Festival is scheduled to resume in Austin on July 4.
