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Dixon, IL --
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band are headed to Dixon,
IL, on Monday, August 4, to headline a two-day
music event presented by The Crystal Cork at the Heritage Crossing
Park along the Dixon
Riverfront.
“We are extremely excited to bring Lyle Lovett and His Large Band to
downtown Dixon,”
said Josh Albrecht, Executive Director of Dixon Main Street. “He is an Americana music legend
and it will be exciting to see him bring his unique style of country and folk
music to our community.”
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band will perform at 8 p.m. on Aug. 4. Doors will
open at 6 p.m. Crystal Circle Seats are $55 and limited to just 500 seats.
General admission tickets are $30. Tickets will be available online at
www.thecrystalcork.com or in person
at The Crystal Cork, Trein’s Jewelry or Dixon Main Street in downtown Dixon. Tickets go on sale
May 20 at Noon.
Admission to the Monday night concert includes the Sunday, August 3, evening
pre-party from 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. featuring music, food, and art. A full line-up
of music will be announced soon at
www.dixonmainstreet.com
and
www.thecrystalcork.com.
Admission to the August 3 pre-party is $5 for those without a Lyle Lovett and
His Large Band ticket.
“This will be an amazing event for Dixon.
We anticipate tickets to go fast for this unique concert experience,” Albrecht
said.
The concert event will be a part of the 5 year anniversary of the opening of
Dixon’s Riverfront in downtown Dixon. Vendors and sponsors interested in
being a part of this event can contact Dixon Main Street at mainst@grics.net.
Lyle Lovett is a singer, composer and actor. Lovett has broadened the
definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his
gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country,
swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks
down barriers. Lovett has appeared in 13 feature films, and on stage and
television. Among his many accolades, besides the four Grammy Awards, he
was given the Americana Music Association’s inaugural Trailblazer Award, and
was recently named the Texas State Musician.
Garden & Gun recently called Lovett “one of America’s most
beloved singer/songwriters,” and he was featured in the coveted “What I’ve
Learned” column in the February 2012 issue of
Esquire.
Lovett has been touring in support of
Release Me since its release
in February, 2012. The album was #1 for several weeks on the Americana charts. Produced by Nathaniel
Kunkel and Lovett,
Release Me represents the end of an era as it was
his last record for Curb/Universal Music Group after being on the label for his
entire career.
Release Me is quintessential Lyle, mixing a smart
collection of originals and songs written by some of his favorite songwriters
that show not only the breadth of this Texas legend’s deep talents, but also
the diversity of his influences, making him one of the most infectious and
fascinating musicians in popular music.
Since his self-titled debut in 1986, Lyle Lovett has evolved into one of
music’s most vibrant and iconic performers. His oeuvre, rich and eclectic, is
one of the most beloved of any living artist working today.
INFO BOX
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band
August 4, 2014
8 p.m. / doors at 6 p.m.
Downtown Dixon
Riverfront
Tickets $55/$30
Available May 20 at Noon
Pre-Show Party
August 3, 2014
4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Downtown Dixon
Riverfront
Tickets: $5 (or free with Lyle Lovett ticket purchase)
Available starting May 20 at Noon
