Jeff Tweedy
Jeff Tweedy, founding member and frontman of Wilco, is one of contemporary music’s most respected songwriters and performers. In addition to 13 Wilco albums, he has released five solo albums – most recently, his 30-track “magnum opus” (New York Times) Twilight Override. This tour, featuring his sons and longtime collaborators, offers a rare chance to experience songs from across his expansive catalog and step inside the world of Twilight Override. When you align yourself with creativity and creation, you align yourself with something that other people call God. And if you align yourself with creation, you have automatically taken a side against destruction. You’re on the side of creation. And that does a lot to quell the impulse to destroy. Is the world getting darker? Sure feels like it. What is it? Is it the pervasive nagging toothache of dread that comes with witnessing the disintegration of a country that you thought you knew and understood? A home you still love with a love that could never be taken away, regardless of how painful that love has become. That sense of decline is hard to ignore, and it must at least be a part of the shroud I’m trying to uncover. The twilight of an empire seems like a good enough jumping-off point when one is jumping into the abyss. Twilight sure is a pretty word, though. And the world is filled with former empires, so maybe that’s not where this dissonance is coming from entirely. Could be how old I’ve managed to become without warning. What ever it is out there (or in there) squeezing this ennui into my day, it’s fucking overwhelming. It’s difficult to just ignore. Twilight Override is my effort to overwhelm it right back. My effort to engulf this encroaching nighttime (nightmare) of the soul. What I really want to do is grow my heart big enough to love everyone. And if I want a heart to grow big enough to meet this moment, it requires something expansive. “Like a TRIPLE record!?”,you ask? Yes! Like a goddamn triple record! I mean…What else do I have but my songs and my family and my friends? What else do any of us have to keep the lights on? How else can I generate my own light? To me any song, no matter what the subject matter, can be a point of light and that’s one of the reasons I try and make so many of them. They all have the potential, even the heaviest music on the Earth has the potential, to lift someone up. This sounds like a Hallmark card, but it rocks harder than a Hallmark card. I’m aware the day ends and the sun sets no matter how hard we wish for it to lift itself back out of the ocean. So I guess what we’re really talking about is time. In a way these three records represent the past, present and future. The darkness comes and goes. But the clock keeps plowing ahead. We all want more. But not more of this particular shitty time. It feels like the clock is camped out at the worst part of the day. Everyone stuck saying goodbye to the future they woke up to. Waiting for it to get dark enough to dream up a new day. Truthfully, I’ve been doing this for a long time. And I’m not going anywhere. This is the stuff that works for me. I can’t sing and be afraid at the same time. And dreaming at twilight isn’t forbidden. Not quite a daydream and nowhere near a nightmare. Twilight dreaming is a lovely workaround. Killing time with key changes and harmonies. Feel free to join us all here. Not singing into the void or at the void. Just singing. Feeling good. Together. It will do you no harm. Sharing this music with the world is the best I can do.
Mei Semones
“No second-guessing, no overthinking. The way I want to live my life is by doing the things that are important to me, and I think everyone should live that way,” says Mei Semones of her strengthened self-assurance. Through continuously honing in on her signature fusion of indie rock, bossa nova, jazz and chamber pop in a way that highlights her technical prowess on guitar, the 24-year-old Brooklyn-based songwriter and guitarist is quickly establishing herself as an innovative musical force. Since the release of her acclaimed 2024 Kabutomushi EP, a series of lushly orchestrated reflections on love in its many stages, Mei has gone on to tour extensively across the US, cultivate a dedicated following, and write and record her highly anticipated debut album, Animaru. Inspired by the Japanese pronunciation of the word “animal” in Japanese, Animaru is the embodiment of Mei’s deeper trust in her instincts – a collection of musically impressive tracks that see Mei sounding more adventurous, more vulnerable and more confident than ever before. Mei’s newfound assertiveness comes in part from her experiences in the past year, as 2024 was a transformative year for the Mei Semones band. They shared bills with the likes of Liana Flores, Elephant Gym and Kara Jackson, among others, and Mei transitioned to doing music full-time. Amidst the frequent touring, Mei and her five-piece band recorded the album in the summer of 2024 at Ashlawn Recording Company, a farm studio in Connecticut operated by their friend Charles Dahlke. To these sessions, she brought a batch of tracks that, not unlike Kabutomushi, are sophisticated declarations of non-romantic love: love of life (“Dumb Feeling”), love of family (“Zarigani”), love of music and her guitar (“Tora Moyo”). Animaru exemplifies Mei’s enchantingly wide range as a songwriter and musician, including some of the most challenging and most straightforward songs Mei has ever written. Though her music might inherently evoke feelings of romance and softness, the crux of the album lies in Mei and her band’s skillful balance of tension and release. Often within individual tracks, there will be moments of pared-back acoustic guitar adorned by Mei’s infectious vocalizations that, in a moment’s notice, transform into orchestral swells of sweeping strings and complex guitar rhythms. Album opener “Dumb Feeling” is a prime example, a bossa/samba blend complete with indie rock sensibilities in the choruses as Mei details her contentment with her life in New York City. Mei actively seeks out musical challenges throughout Animaru, like on “I can do what I want,” the album’s most technically ambitious track. But she still manages to make the quickly cascading guitar harmonics and odd meters sound like a breeze to play, her breathy, lilting voice cutting through the track’s energetic dynamics. It epitomizes the album as a whole – she sings of doing things her own way, on her own terms, in hopes of inspiring others to make the same active switch in their own lives. Animaru, the debut album by Mei Semones, is out on May 2, 2025, on Bayonet Records.
The Growlers
The Growlers have carved out their own mythos in modern rock—a sun-drenched fever dream of surf, psych, garage, and California weirdness. At the center is founder and ringleader Brooks Nielsen, whose unmistakable voice and twisted pop sensibility have guided the band from dive bar misfits to cult legends. Now, after six years away from the road, The Growlers return for their first world tour since 2019, with dates spanning Australia, the UK, Europe, and North America. The comeback arrives alongside two brand-new singles, “Crisis” and “Feel My Funk,” signaling a bold new chapter for the band while staying true to their unmistakable sound and unshakable spirit.
Magnolia Park
VIP Packages Include: – One (1) General Admission Ticket- Mini Game w/ Magnolia Park- Meet and Greet w/ Magnolia Park- Photo Op w/ Magnolia Park- Limited Edition Magnolia Park Plush- Souvenir Laminate w/ Lanyard- Signed Foil Tour Poster- Early Entry- Crowd Free Merchandise Shopping MAGNOLIA PARK – vocalist Joshua Roberts, guitarists Tristan Torres and Freddie Criales, drummer Joe Horsham and bassist Vincent Ernst – have never been ones to settle for subtlety. Since forming in 2018, the Orlando, Florida-based quintet have repeatedly proven themselves to be one of the most exciting and forward-thinking groups in the underground, spinning a chameleonic, genre-spanning sound that incorporates punk, hard rock, hip-hop and metalcore into a dizzying, multisensory experience. Blazing onto the scene with an insatiable social media work ethic and prolific musical output, their popular Halloween mixtapes, multi-part Eater EP series and full-length debut, Baku’s Revenge, cemented them not only as a playlist and For You Page favorite for millions of listeners around the world, but a must-see live act on tour with A Day To Remember, From Ashes To New and the inaugural Summer School tour (where they served as a headliner). They’ve also graced the stages of major festivals like Reading and Leeds, When We Were Young, Sonic Temple, Louder Than Life, Welcome To Rockville and Riot Fest, plus the revived Warped Tour stops in D.C., Long Beach and Orlando. Making their way back overseas, in 2026 the band have European performances slated at Download Fest, Rock Am Ring, Rock Im Park, and more. The fivesome have unleashed their most ambitious effort yet: VAMP (Epitaph Records), a neo-gothic concept album rich in world-building and gripping storytelling. Culling influence from the band’s favorite anime including the long-running Vampire Hunter D, along with inspiration from iconic works like Star Wars, Dracula and Joseph Cambell’s legendary monomyth, Vamp unravels an ominous journey through Nocturne Nexus, where rulers and rebels battle with the future hanging in the balance. “The most exciting thing about this band is how everyone elevates everyone else,” Roberts says. “I’m just so glad that we’re all able to do that and come out with great music and great vibes and feel like we’ve accomplished something special. That’s the whole mission: to make sure that at the end of the journey, we’re better than we were in the beginning.”
Dark Holiday 2025
Beachmont
BEACHMONT is the electrifying new project from Berklee Alum Josh Polack (formerly of Mom Rock) and Tyler Savoie, joined on stage by Will Chiles, Josh Wurz, and Dan Sivachenko, blending the nostalgic flair of the 80s with high-energy live performances. Known for their award winning theatrical stage antics and self produced, sax/synth-driven sound, the Nebraska-born, Nashville-based duo has shared stages with the likes of KT Tunstall, Living Colour, and Train, and was recently crowned American Songwriter Magazine’s Road Ready winners.
Joe Jackson
Joe Jackson was born on August 11 1954 in Burton-on-Trent, England, but grew up in the South Coast naval port city of Portsmouth At age 16 Joe played his first paying gig, as pianist in a pub next door to a glue factory just outside of Portsmouth. This was followed by other pub gigs (in which he was often trying to entertain crowds of drunken, bottle-throwing sailors) and accompanying a bouzouki player in a Greek restaurant. At age 18 Joe won a scholarship to study Composition, Piano, and Percussion at London’s Royal Academy of Music. By 1978 Joe was living in London and hawking an album-length demo, with his own band (Graham Maby, Bass; Dave Houghton, Drums; Gary Sanford, Guitar) standing by. That demo – already called Look Sharp – eventually found its way to American producer David Kershenbaum, who was in London in the capacity of talent scout for A&M Records. Joe was immediately signed and Look Sharp more professionally re-recorded in August ’78. The Joe Jackson Band finally started to play regular gigs and the album was released in January 1979. Joe Jackson’s story up to this point is much more fully, fascinatingly, and hilariously recounted in his book A CURE FOR GRAVITY. From here on, though, it becomes more a matter of public record. Look Sharp was followed within a year by the very similar I’m The Man, and in 1980 by the darker, more reggae-influenced Beat Crazy. At the end of 1980, drummer Houghton decided to quit, and Joe decided to dissolve the band and try something new. On 18 January 2019, Jackson released the album Fool. Jackson said about the album on his website: “One of my inspirations for this album was the band I’ve been touring with on and off for the last 3 years. I’ve had many different line-ups but this one is special.” Jackson and the band performed “Fabulously Absolute” on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show on 21 January 2019.[20] Fool debuted in the top 20 album charts in Holland, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland. In the US, it debuted at No. 25 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart. In the UK, it entered the Indie Albums Chart at No. 13. After a Covid induced layoff Joe toured the US and Europe in 2022 for a tour named “Sing, You Sinners!” featuring songs from his catalog plus a few select covers. The tour featured his band Graham Maby on Bass, Teddy Kumpel on Guitar and Doug Yowell on Drums. Nov 24th 2023 saw the release of “Mr Joe Jackson Presents “What A Racket”: The Music Of Max Champion”, a collection of songs written by the long forgotten Music Hall performer Max Champion. Joe toured during 2024 touring both the US and Europe performing a 2 part set. First part featured solo performances from his catalog. The second part featured songs from the “What A Racket” album performed with a 9 piece band. April 2026 will see the release of a new album “Hope and Fury” and extensive touring of both the US and Europe featuring a full band. Jackson splits his time between New York, Portsmouth UK and Berlin.
Eddie And The Getaway
No matter the genre, rules or expectations, Eddie And The Getaway is here to bend and break them all. At just 25-years-old, Eddie has built a passionate fanbase through emotionally raw Country lyricism fused with the high-octane guitars and rebellious spirit of early 2000s Rock. But his musical journey began early on, when a drum set gifted to him at age five sparked a passion that led him to pick up the guitar. As a teenager, the Phoenix, Arizona-raised musician formed his first band and won a local competition, earning an opportunity to open for Alice Cooper. Rooted in his enduring values of relentless hard work, unwavering passion and humble faith, Eddie has since crafted a sound that’s as grounded as it is high voltage. Solidifying himself as a true musical triple threat – songwriter, producer, and genre-blending artist – he’s found viral success with breakout tracks like “Love Myself,” “superNOVOCAINE,” “Cobain” and latest hit “Sleep Alone.” Independently, he’s amassed a devoted following of over 1.4 million across social media and garnered more than 83 million streams to date. Most recently, Eddie earned YouTube’s Silver Creator Award for achieving 100,000 subscribers milestone. With a “sound that feels both timeless and urgent,” Eddie is “unafraid to confront life’s challenges head-on, turning pain into music that is both cathartic and compelling” (All Country News) – a truth brought to life on his new TUMBLEWEEDS AND NICOTINE EP, out now. A storyteller at heart, Eddie wrote all six tracks and co-produced three, openly exploring mental health, personal battles and the steady presence of faith as a source of healing. Serving as both an escape and a mirror, TUMBLEWEEDS AND NICOTINE EP doesn’t just bend genres – it breaks them wide open, living at the intersection of personal reckoning and sonic rebellion. Beyond his own music, the multifaceted talent has written and produced for a range of artists including Jay Webb, Pecos & The Rooftops, LECADE, Sterling Elza and Lakeview – all while building his own artistry on the road. With momentum building and boundaries fading, Eddie is an artist you’ll want to keep up with – if you can. For a full list of tour dates and more, visit EddieAndTheGetaway.com.
The Browning
Damien Jurado Plays His Greatest Hits
