The Outlaw Music Festival in 2025 promises to be an unforgettable experience, uniting legendary artists like Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, and The Avett Brothers. Spanning across Fair Park in Dallas and The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in Woodlands, this festival offers a rich tapestry of rock, folk, and Americana music. As the air fills with the soulful tunes of Tami Neilson and the innovative sounds of The Avett Brothers, audiences can expect a weekend of music that not only entertains but also evokes nostalgia and celebration.

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This summer, music enthusiasts are in for a treat with a series of exceptional events featuring The Avett Brothers, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, and more. Kicking off with a special evening at the Providence Performing Arts Center, the lineup continues with the Outlaw Music Festival in Dallas and Woodlands, and culminates with The Avett Brothers' grand performance at The Walmart AMP. These events promise a blend of rock and folk, highlighting the timeless appeal of these legendary artists.

The Avett Brothers and Legends: A Summer of Iconic Performances

Experience the exhilarating energy of The Avett Brothers and the legendary Outlaw Music Festival featuring iconic performances by Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan. This summer's events promise a fusion of rock and country, drawing music enthusiasts to venues across the U.S. With a rich history and a dynamic presence, The Avett Brothers are set to captivate audiences with their latest album and a Broadway debut, while the Outlaw Festival brings together a stellar lineup, ensuring an unforgettable musical journey.

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As the warmth of summer approaches, music enthusiasts are treated to an exciting line-up of events featuring some of the most celebrated names in rock and folk. From the soul-stirring melodies of The Avett Brothers, gracing stages with new and beloved tunes, to the legendary presence of Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, and other notable performers at the Outlaw Music Festival, these events promise unforgettable experiences. Discover how these artists continue to evolve while honoring their profound legacies in a series of concerts that are not just performances but a testament to their enduring artistry.

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Experience the legendary synergy of iconic musicians in 2025 at the Outlaw Music Festival, featuring Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and Tami Neilson. This event promises to deliver unforgettable performances across Texas. Meanwhile, The Avett Brothers take center stage with their rock-infused melodies. Join us as we delve into a summer of captivating music and artistic brilliance. From the festival atmosphere to The Avett Brothers' celebrated history, there's much to explore in this musical journey.

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Four-time GRAMMY Award nominees THE AVETT BROTHERS made mainstream waves with their critically acclaimed 2009 major label debut, I and Love and You. In 2012, The Carpenter hit #4 on the Billboard 200, followed by Magpie and the Dandelion in 2013, which debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200. The 2017 documentary May It Last: A Portrait of The Avett Brothers (co-directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio) chronicles the process of writing 2016’s True Sadness, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Albums, #1 on Rock Albums, #3 on the Billboard 200, and scored two Grammy nominations. The film was released theatrically and on HBO to rave reviews and is available on DVD/BluRay/VOD. In 2019, the band released their tenth studio album Closer Than Together featuring the single “High Steppin’” which reached #1 on the Americana Radio Singles Chart. The Third Gleam came out amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Americana/Folk Albums, #1 Rock Albums, #1 Vinyl Albums, and the single “Victory” hit #1 on the Americana Radio Singles Chart. This year saw the release of The Avett Brothers, an album that is as much untitled as it is self-titled: a collection of songs that revealed themselves naturally over time. Swept Away - a musical inspired by & featuring the music of The Avett Brothers - recently debuted on Broadway. The Avett Brothers have been inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame and have earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association. They are currently on tour throughout the US.

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Three-time GRAMMY Award nominees The Avett Brothers made mainstream waves with their critically acclaimed 2009 major label debut, I and Love and You. In 2012, The Carpenter hit #4 on the Billboard 200, followed by Magpie and the Dandelion in 2013, which debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200. The 2017 documentary May It Last: A Portrait of The Avett Brothers (co-directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio) chronicles the process of writing 2016’s True Sadness, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Albums, #1 on Rock Albums, #3 on the Billboard 200, and scored two Grammy nominations. The film was released theatrically and on HBO to rave reviews and is available on DVD/BluRay/VOD. In 2019, the band released their tenth studio album Closer Than Together featuring the single “High Steppin’” which reached #1 on the Americana Radio Singles Chart. The Third Gleam came out amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Americana/Folk Albums, #1 Rock Albums, #1 Vinyl Albums, and the single “Victory” hit #1 on the Americana Radio Singles Chart. This year saw the release of The Avett Brothers, an album that is as much untitled as it is self-titled: a collection of songs that revealed themselves naturally over time. The Avett Brothers have been inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame and recently earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association. They are currently on tour throughout the U.S. and are looking forward to the Broadway debut this fall of Swept Away, a musical inspired by & featuring the music of The Avett Brothers.

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Three-time GRAMMY Award nominees The Avett Brothers made mainstream waves with their critically acclaimed 2009 major label debut, I and Love and You. In 2012, The Carpenter hit #4 on the Billboard 200, followed by Magpie and the Dandelion in 2013, which debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200. The 2017 documentary May It Last: A Portrait of The Avett Brothers (co-directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio) chronicles the process of writing 2016’s True Sadness, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Albums, #1 on Rock Albums, #3 on the Billboard 200, and scored two Grammy nominations. The film was released theatrically and on HBO to rave reviews and is available on DVD/BluRay/VOD. In 2019, the band released their tenth studio album Closer Than Together featuring the single “High Steppin’” which reached #1 on the Americana Radio Singles Chart. 

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The Avett Brothers is a collection of songs that revealed themselves naturally over time; “Love of a Girl” is one of the featured songs on this eponymous album.

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Providence Performing Arts Center

Three-time Grammy Award nominees The Avett Brothers made mainstream waves with their critically acclaimed 2009 major label debut, I And Love And You. In 2012, The Carpenter hit #4 on the Billboard Top 200, followed by Magpie And The Dandelion in 2013, which debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200. In 2016, the band was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. The 2017 documentary, May It Last: A Portrait of The Avett Brothers (co-directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio), chronicles the process of writing 2016’s True Sadness, which  debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Albums, #1 on Rock Albums, #3 on the Billboard 200, and scored 2 Grammy nominations. The film received high praise upon its release theatrically and on HBO, and is currently available on DVD/Blu-Ray/VOD. In 2019, the band released their tenth studio album, Closer Than Together, featuring the single “High Steppin'” which reached #1 on the Americana Radio Singles Chart. The band's latest album, The Third Gleam, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Americana/Folk Albums chart, #1 Rock Albums, and #1 Vinyl Albums, and the single “Victory" hit #1 on the Americana Radio Singles Chart. The Avett Brothers stayed connected to fans amidst the COVID-19 pandemic by playing two sold out drive-in shows at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Swept Away, a musical inspired by and featuring the music of The Avett Brothers, premiered in January 2022 at Berkeley Repertory Theatre to rave reviews from audiences and critics and recently wrapped a limited pre-Broadway engagement at D.C.’s Arena Stage. The band closed out 2023 with their 20th annual hometown New Year's Eve celebration and will be touring across the country for much of this year.

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Drew and Ellie Holcomb are a husband and wife Americana duo from Nashville, TN. Shortly after their marriage in 2006, the couple began touring together with Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors. The band has supported many national touring acts including, The Avett Brothers, NEEDTOBREATHE, Don Henley, Willie Nelson, Amos Lee, and Darius Rucker.

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The Avett Brothers are an American folk-rock band from North Carolina, consisting of brothers Scott and Seth Avett and Bob Crawford. The band is known for its unique blend of bluegrass, country, punk, pop melodies, folk, rock and honky-tonk. Their music often features banjo, acoustic guitar, electric bass guitar and mandolin.

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In 2016, the band was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. 2017’s documentary May It Last: A Portrait of The Avett Brothers (co-directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio) chronicles the process of writing 2016’s True Sadness (which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Albums chart, #1 Rock Albums, #3 on the Billboard 200, and scored 2 Grammy noms). The film was released theatrically & on HBO to rave reviews & is now available on DVD/Blu-Ray/VOD. In 2019, the band released their 10th studio album, Closer Than Together feat. single “High Steppin'” which reached  #1 on the Americana Radio Singles Chart. Their newest album The Third Gleam (August 2020) debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Americana/Folk Albums chart, #1 Rock Albums, and #1 Vinyl Albums. Single “Victory" hit #1 on the Americana Radio Singles Chart.

Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening, Hedwig and the Angry Inch<) blew the roof off Berkeley Rep in 2009 with Green Day’s American Idiot. Now he returns with a captivating world premiere musical, this time featuring a book by Tony Award-winning stage and screen writer John Logan (Red Broadway’s Moulin Rouge!, Skyfall, Gladiator), and music and lyrics by “America’s biggest roots band” (Rolling Stone) and multiple Grammy Award nominee The Avett Brothers.

Swept Away

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Wolf Trap favorites The Avett Brothers return with their “accessible mix of bluegrass, rock, and folk” (NPR)! Enjoy two nights of “Americana stalwarts” (Rolling Stone) The Avett Brothers folk-tinged songs filled with unbridled energy and honest, heartfelt lyrics.

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