For the first time in its 33 year
history, Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic will be held outside Texas this summer. On
July 4, George, WA’s Gorge Amphitheatre will play guest host to Nelson’s annual
festival, which will boast appearances from Son Volt, Old 97’s, Drive By
Truckers, Amos Lee, and, of course, Nelson and his Family Band.
Over the year’s Willie Nelson’s
Fourth of July Picnic has drawn over a quarter-million music fans and welcomed a
striking mix of artists, including Bob Dylan, the Los Lonely Boys, and Neil
Young. Originally held in Dripping Springs, TX in
1973, the event has relocated to various cities throughout Texas over the past thee decades. The event
was most recently held in Luckenbach, from 1995-1999, and Austin, from
2000-2006.
The Gorge Amphitheater is no
stranger to the festival scene. In addition to hosting multi-day events by
arena-rockers like Dave Matthews Band and Phish, the Gorge plays host to the
indie-centric Sasquatch! Music Festival each May. The scenic amphitheater also
offers a camping option adjacent to its concert fields. Willie Nelson will
appear at Indio, CA’s inaugural Stagecoach Music Festival this weekend.
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