Counting Crows and Alison Krauss confirmed for BluesFest 2018
BluesFest 2018 at London's O2 was already looking like a pretty special few days and now looks even better. Counting Crows are to headline the Sunday night of the festival and they will be joined by Alison Krauss who will also play a full set with The White Buffalo in support. I think you'd have to agree that this is a very impressive line-up for the closing night of BluesFest 2018. Previous coverage of BluesFest can be found here. More about the artists and the festival follows including ticket details:
Counting Crows are to headline The O2 Arena as part of this autumn’s BluesFest. Returning to London for the first time since two sold-out shows in 2014, the multi-million-selling folk-rockers are confirmed to close the festival on Sunday October 28th for a much-anticipated show that will also feature a full set from award-winning US vocalist Alison Krauss. Krauss has enjoyed an illustrious 30-year career that has seen her win 27 Grammy Awards, sell over 12 million albums and collaborate with the likes of Robert Plant, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, Kenny Rogers, Emmylou Harris and James Taylor.
Support for Counting Crows and Alison Krauss comes from revered Americana singer-songwriter Jake Smith AKA The White Buffalo.
“We’re thrilled to be bringing Counting Crows back to the UK for what will be their only show here of the year and to have the incredible Alison Krauss join them on the same bill is an honour for us.
BluesFest is proud to present a broad range of artists from the worlds of blues, soul, rock, country & roots - with Counting Crows, Alison Krauss and The White Buffalo joining the likes of John Fogerty, Robert Plant, Steve Miller, Van Morrison, Robert Cray, Beth Hart, Raphael Saadiq and Zac Brown all on the bill, 2018’s festival line-up is looking very exciting.”
Running from Thursday October 25th to Sunday 27th, the line-up for this year’s festival sees Counting Crows, Alison Krauss and The White Buffalo joining Robert Plant, Van Morrison, John Fogerty, Steve Miller, Zac Brown Band, Beth Hart, Robert Cray Band, Raphael Saadiq and Don Bryant Feat. The Bo-Keys with more names to be announced in due course.
BluesFest 2018:
Thursday October 25th
The O2 Arena:
John Fogerty
Plus Very Special Guest The Steve Miller Band
Friday October 26th
The O2 Arena:
Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters
Plus Very Special Guest Van Morrison
Indigo at The O2:
Raphael Saadiq (Cancelled)
All customers can get a refund from their point of purchase.
“Due to recent scheduling conflicts, I had to make the tough decision to cancel my fall European tour dates. I deeply love and appreciate my European fans and I was so excited to see you and perform in the venues there again. I’ll be returning next year with NEW MUSIC, and am very grateful for your patience. Look forward to seeing you all in 2019!”
Saturday October 27th
The O2 Arena:
Zac Brown Band
Plus Very Special Guest Beth Hart
Indigo at The O2:
The Robert Cray Band
Plus Special Guests Don Bryant Feat. The Bo-Keys
Sunday October 28th
The O2 Arena:
Counting Crows
Plus Very Special Guest Alison Krauss
The White Buffalo
Tickets for Counting Crows, Alison Krauss and The White Buffalo start at £45 and go on general sale on Friday June 22nd at 9am. The O2 pre-sale begins on Wednesday June 20th at 9am and the Live Nation pre-sale begins at 9am on Thursday June 21st. Tickets are available from www.livenation.co.uk.