Sunday, June 18, 3 p.m.
Father’s Day, RaptorFest, and the 12th Annual Crawfish Boil
New Orleans Suspects
with Boondocks
Our first show of the 2017 season commences at 3:00 p.m. when Teton Raptor Center brings its celebrated “RaptorFest” to Snow King Ball Park preceding live music from the New Orleans Suspects. Local band Boondocks will get the music started at 5:30 p.m. Be sure to come hungry to feast at the 12th Annual Crawfish Boil and taste other local food and beverage offerings.
The New Orleans Suspects combines original songs in the New Orleans style with hits and obscurities from the Allen Toussaint and Dr. John songbooks, as well as performing favorites from Radiators, Nevilles and Dirty Dozen repertoire. Formed in summer of 2011 in the wake of the breakup of The Radiators, New Orleans Suspects unites some of the best, most highly respected players in New Orleans: Mean Willie Green, (Neville Bros since 1981 and session drummer for Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon); Jake Eckert, Guitar (The Dirty Dozen Brass Band); Jeff Watkins, sax (James Brown Band, Joss Stone Band); and CR Gruver, keys (The New Meters, Outformation).
neworleanssuspects.com
July 2 • 5:30 p.m.
White Denim
with Batdorf & The Brother Wolf, Bo Elledge
White Denim is a four-piece rock band from Austin, Texas. Their music is influenced by dub, psychedelic rock, blues, punk rock, progressive rock, soul, jazz, and experimental rock.
Austin’s White Denim have confirmed their new album ‘Stiff,’ out March 25th, 2016 via Downtown Records. ‘Stiff’ comes three years after their critical and commercial breakout ‘Corsicana Lemonade’ which landed the band bookings with Kimmel (from SXSW), Austin City Limits, Letterman, Conan, and Jools Holland, raves from Rolling Stone, SPIN, WSJ, Gorilla vs. Bear + more, and headlining slots at their biggest venues to date by far.
whitedenimmusic.com
July 21 • 5:30 p.m.
Jamie McClean Band
with Tram Jam
Jamie McLean had a big decision to make in 2006. He could continue to tour the globe as the guitarist for New Orleans’ famed Dirty Dozen Brass Band or he could do it his way, take the road less traveled and begin to lead Jamie McLean Band. It seemed as though there was only one option. “It was certainly a tough choice to leave my bread and butter gig but I could feel it in my heart that I needed to be singing and recording and performing my own music. I’ve never been happier!”
Jamie McLean Band, which also features Brian Griffin on drums and Ben Mars on bass has released 5 albums. Touring is a staple for Jamie McLean Band and they’ve hit the road with the likes of Gregg Allman, Aaron Neville, Dr. John, Taj Mahal, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Blues Traveler, North Mississippi Allstars, Joan Armatrading, Drive By Truckers and Gov’t Mule. Jamie Mclean Band has also appeared at festivals such as Bonnaroo, Mountain Jam, Gathering of the Vibes, Bele Chere, Ottawa Blues Fest, Quebec City Summer Fest, and Warren Haynes’ Christmas Jam to name a few. McLean has also enjoyed the sponsorship of Gibson Guitars, Fuchs Amplifiers, La Bella Strings, Blue Microphones, John Varvatos and Esquire Magazine.
jamiemcleanband.com
August 18 • 5:30 p.m.
Twiddle
with Head to Head
Twiddle, a Vermont based quartet, spins tall tales over an intricate soundscape of hi-def shred. Their fresh multi-genre approach conjures up jazz, classical, and bluegrass, but above all, masterfully blends reggae and funk. Obliterating laws of improvisation, their complex arrangements never fail to leave crowds lusting for more.
With roots at Vermont’s Castleton State University, Twiddle began their extensive touring career in 2005. Over a decade later, the foursome has composed an eclectic catalogue spanning three studio albums of originals, in addition to many live releases. Having performed at a multitude of international festivals, Twiddle’s trajectory shows zero sign of slowing. Look for them to pack prominent theaters throughout 2017, as they truly break through to the next level. Celebrate the waning days of summer and kick off the Total Solar Eclipse weekend at our last concert of the season, also featuring Jackson’s own Head to Head.