News: Lockn’ Festival Lineup Complete, Daily Schedule Released
–Written by Kevin Madert
As Mid-Atlantic mega-fest Lockn’ put the finishing touches on its third-year lineup, I found myself wondering how the “interlocking music festival” would be able to compile a coherent schedule from the dozens of world-class acts that had already been announced. When the day-by-day program was unveiled late last week my focus shifted to plotting a survival plan for the weekend – all four days are packed with can’t-miss performances and unique collaborations.
Headliners for the 2015 edition of Lockn’ (taking place September 10-13 at Oak Ridge Farm in Arrington, VA) include Phil Lesh & Friends – featuring Carlos Santana, Warren Haynes, Chris Robinson + more – Robert Plant & The Sensational Shapeshifters, The String Cheese Incident, Widespread Panic, and Gov’t Mule. The festival will once again feature morning performances – two from Melvin Seals & JGB with John Kadlecik and one from Keller Williams’ Grateful Gospel – and late night sets from Umphrey’s McGee, Galactic, and Hot Tuna Acoustic, among others.
A hallmark of the festival since its inception has been collaboration, both planned and unannounced, between various acts on the lineup. This year, Lockn’ had this to say about artists coming together on stage – often for once-in-a-lifetime performances.
“Artist collaborations continue to be the highlight of Lockn’, offering once-in-a-lifetime performances that may never be seen again. These sets are often planned and rehearsed, but because the Lockn’ artists are such masters of their craft, many are spontaneous and artist initiated. Several artists* perform two shows over two days, fostering artists’ exposure to each other and allowing the audience to hear some deep tracks.
Some of the 2015 unique Artist engagements and collaborations that Lockn’ will feature include the following: Mad Dogs & Englishmen: A Tribute to Joe Cocker hosted by Tedeschi Trucks Band and featuring original band members Leon Russell and Rita Coolidge with Dave Mason, Chris Robinson, Doyle Bramhall II and more. Jorma Kaukonen & Jack Casady Celebrate 50 Years of Jefferson Airplane featuring Rachael Price (of Lake Street Drive), Larry Campbell, Teresa Williams, GE Smith and others. Additionally, The String Cheese Incident will perform a special set with the legendary Doobie Brothers as The Doobie Incident presenting the classic catalog in a unique and unforgettable performance.”
We’ll be providing plenty of coverage as Lockn’ draws nearer, so stay tuned to Alternate Frequency for updates on the festival.
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*Acts performing two sets include Robert Plant, Widespread Panic, The String Cheese Incident, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gov’t Mule, and Phil Lesh & Friends