THE OFFICIAL STONE PONY CALENDAR

TREVOR HALL with special guest Mihali 

Trevor Hall realized at a very young age that music was more than just a passion. As an eleven year old, playing harmonica beside his father in the cradle of the weeping willows of South Carolina, music quickly became his most intimate companion, guide and creative outlet. In his elementary years, he began to write his own songs and perform them locally.

At sixteen he recorded his first record, and the following year he left South Carolina to study classical guitar at Idyllwild Arts Academy, an international boarding school east of Los Angeles. There, Trevor was introduced to yoga and certain spiritual practices found in India, which greatly influenced his music and his life journey. During his senior year, Trevor signed a record deal with Geffen Records and his career as a musician formally began.

Trevor quickly broke through the music scene, with such early accomplishments in his career as having a song recorded on the Shrek the Third soundtrack, as well as joining a series of sold-out tours with artists such as Steel Pulse, The Wailers, Jimmy Cliff, Matisyahu, Michael Franti and Colbie Calliat. Trevor’s quick rise on the scene, however, was ripe with challenges that conflicted with his spiritual life and devotional practice. In order to parallel his life’s path with the messages in his music, Trevor moved into a traditional Hindu ashram in Southern California in 2008. When not on tour, he lived as a monk and devoted his days to spiritual practice and service. His involvement with the temple affected his music and his music quickly became his practice.

Trevor Hall’s music – an eclectic mix of acoustic rock, reggae and Sanskrit chanting – echo with the names and teachings of divinities, while maintaining an incredibly and refreshingly universal message. While on the road, Trevor sees the stage as his moving temple, a place where he can share in the experience of his spiritual journey with his audience. Trevor’s annual trips to India also continue to serve as a source of creativity and motivation for his music. The precious lessons and experiences that he has harvested from his journeys East have moved Trevor to return a service to those whom have colored his music and his life so beautifully. Trevor uses donations collected at his live shows to help support an ashram in Allahabad, India, the home of his Guru, where underprivileged and orphaned boys and girls are given the chance at a better life and a traditional Vedic education.

Trevor’s self-titled debut album debuted on Billboard’s Heatseeker chart at #7 in 2009. It featured the single “Unity,” written and performed with his longtime friend, Matisyahu. Trevor was named one of the Top 20 New Artists by Music Connection magazine and in 2010 MTV named him one of the twenty emerging artists.

His follow up album, Everything, Everytime, Everywhere, was released in 2011 and debuted on the iTunes Rock Chart at #3, iTunes Top Albums at #12 and #8 on Amazon Movers & Shakers. The featured single, “Brand New Day” was used as the music bed for the CBS This Morning Show.

In 2013 at the age of 26, after touring consistently for ten years, Trevor decided to take a break from the stage and go on an extended pilgrimage to India. There he spent many weeks studying under a classical Baul musician born and trained in the villages of Bengal. Trevor returned from his trip and retreated deep into the green mountains of Vermont and Maine where he spilled all that he had learnt onto the page and into song, resulting in the release of Chapter of the Forest in 2014. It debuted at #3 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter Chart and #17 on the iTunes Top Albums Chart.

REBELUTION
FREE REIN TOUR
on The Stone Pony Summer Stage
with special guests
STEPHEN MARLEY, COMMON KINGS, ZION I
Gates open at 5 pm
Tickets: $34.50 in advance, $39.50 at the door
(plus applicable surcharges)

SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY & THE ASBURY JUKES
Annual Independence Day Celebration
with special guest REMEMBER JONES
on The Stone Pony Summer Stage
Tickets: $36.50 & up in advance, $50 at the gate
(plus applicable surcharges)

Tramps Like will play Springsteen’s historic show from the Roxy Theatre in Hollywood on July 7, 1978, celebrating the 40th anniversary of this spectacular concert.
Tramps recreates the performance in order, with all the specific renditions of songs that were performed on that magical night in a four-hour, two-set show at 8:30.

DISPATCH
on The Stone Pony Summer Stage
with special guests
NAHKO AND MEDICINE FOR THE PEOPLE
RAYE ZARAGOZA
Gates open at 4 pm
Tickets: $35 & up in advance, $45 at the door
(plus applicable surcharges)

The Chicago Sun Times proclaimed, “THE WEIGHT carries on where THE BAND left off.”

THE WEIGHT BAND

Featuring members of THE BAND, the LEVON HELM BAND & the RICK DANKO GROUP and performing songs of THE BAND, THE WEIGHT BAND returns to the legendary STONE PONY, where THE BAND actually played on Aug 26, 1994. The members of THE WEIGHT BAND, Jim Weider, Brian Mitchell, Marty Grebb, Albert Rogers and Michael Bram, were either actual members of THE BAND or are directly and deeply connected to their legacy, keeping the spirit and music alive that helped define an era.  Also, THE WEIGHT BAND just released their first album of “Woodstock inspired” original music, World Gone Mad. 

Prepare for an unforgettable performance and enjoy timeless hits like “The Weight,” “Up On Cripple Creek,” “Ophelia,” “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,” “Rag Mama Rag” and so many others.  Hear the most authentic presentation of The Band’s music performed on stage, and see why the Chicago Sun Times proclaimed, “THE WEIGHT carries on where THE BAND left off.”  Come and take a load off.

The group features Jim Weider from The Band, Brian Mitchell of the Levon Helm Band, Marty Grebb, who wrote for The Band and worked with Rick Danko and Richard Manuel, and Albert Rogers, who shared the stage with Levon Helm and Garth Hudson in The Jim Weider Band.  Michael Bram, the newest member of THE WEIGHT, played with Jason Mraz.

Jim Weider (VOCALS / GUITAR)  Thirty years ago, Jim replaced Robbie Robertson as lead guitarist, singer and songwriter for The Band.  Featured on Jericho, Jubilation, and High On The Hog albums, Jim toured with the group right up until the end and appeared in numerous Band performance videos and documentary segments.

 Brian Mitchell  (VOCALS / PIANO / B3 / ACCORDION / HARMONICA) As a member of The Levon Helm Band, Brian played piano, organ and accordion as well as contributing to vocals.  He now fills those same roles within THE WEIGHT.  Highly regarded within the music industry as the consummate musician, Brian has performed with Bob Dylan, Al Green, BB King and countless others.

 Marty Grebb  (VOCALS / B3 / PIANO / ACCORDION / SAXOPHONE) A talented multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter, Marty’s connection to The Band runs deep.  He wrote for the Jericho and Jubilation albums and performed on Jubilation, as well as having worked on projects with Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, and Garth Hudson.  Like the other members of THE WEIGHT, Marty has toured with many great artists, including Eric Clapton, Leon Russell, Bonnie Raitt, and Etta James, just to name a few.

 Albert Rogers  (VOCALS / BASS)  Albert plays bass and shares vocal duties as a member of THE WEIGHT.  He’s shared the stage with Levon Helm and Garth Hudson in The Jim Weider Band, and has also performed with Sid McGinnis, Hubert Sumlin, Jimmy Vivino, Albert Lee among many others.

 Michael Bram  (VOCALS / DRUMS) Soulful singer and multi-instrumentalist, Michael “Leroy” Bram has toured with Jason Mraz and recorded tracks with Bob Margolin of The Last Waltz fame.  His connection to The Band comes by way of the extended community who played at Levon Helm Studios in the Chris O’Leary Band, an offshoot of players from Levon’s band, The Barnburners.

Donavon Frankenreiter at The Stone Pony on Thursday, August 9, 2018

with special guests David Luning and Lisa Bouchelle

Tickets: $22 in advance, $28 at the door (plus applicable surcharges)

BAND OF HORSES

with special guests BONNY DOON

on The Stone Pony  Summer Stage

Beginning with their first LP “Everything All The Time, Band of Horses have been a mainstay of indie rock for a decade with four studio albums in total, including 2010’s Grammy-nominated “Infinite Arms” and “Mirage Rock”, produced by the legendary Glyn Johns. Formed and led by singer and songwriter Ben Bridwell, the South Carolina-based band have given us many much-loved singles, including “The Funeral” and “No One’s Gonna Love You,” and have played globe-spanning headline tours  as well as dates with greats like Pearl Jam and Neil Young. Next on the horizon this June, Band of Horses are releasing their highly-anticipated fifth studio album, “Why Are You OK,” co-produced by the band and Jason Lytle and executive produced by Rick Rubin.

Due to popular demand, The Gaslight Anthem have added a second show at The Stone Pony Summer Stage on Sat., Aug. 18! The Stone Pony presale FOR BOTH SHOWS runs through Thurs., June 7 at 10 pm, using the password PONY. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday at 12 noon.

THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM
10th Anniversary of The ’59 Sound
performing the album in its entirety
with special guests
Chuck Ragan
Jared Hart

Due to popular demand, The Gaslight Anthem have added a third show at The Stone Pony Summer Stage on Sun., Aug. 19! The Stone Pony presale for the Aug. 19 show is Thurs., June 7 at 12 noon through Fri., June 8 at 10 pm, using the password PONY. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday at 12 noon.

THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM
10th Anniversary of The ’59 Sound
performing the album in its entirety
with special guests
Chuck Ragan
Jared Hart

ZIGGY MARLEY
Rebellion Rises 2018 Tour featuring ZIGGY MARLEY, STEEL PULSE and TRIBAL SEEDS

Eight-time GRAMMY® award winning musician and reggae icon Ziggy Marley will release his seventh full-length solo studio album, Rebellion Rises, on May 18 through Tuff Gong Worldwide.

Fully written, recorded and produced by Marley, this passionate and indelible new collection of music encourages people to stand together in activism through love.

“The better side of humanity, cannot let the side of humanity that push negativity and hatred be more willing,” Marley explained in a recent interview. “It cannot happen. It’s a battle of wills. We’ve got to have more will.”

Rebellion Rises marks Ziggy’s first studio release in two years, following 2016’s critically acclaimed self-titled project which took home the 2016 GRAMMY® award for Best Reggae Album and marked his fourth consecutive debut at #1 on the Billboard Top Reggae Album Chart.

PROPAGANDHI
with special guests IRON CHIC
Tickets: $25 in advance, $28 at the door

Since forming in Manitoba in 1986, Propagandhi have brought an emphatic anti-fascist message to their music. Along with addressing a number of personal losses suffered in recent years, Victory Lap, the band’s first full-length since 2012’s Failed States, finds the band facing a landscape in which fascism is—among a certain crowd—suddenly trendy.

Victory Lap also marks Propagandhi’s first album with new guitarist Sulynn Hago, who joins Samolesky, frontman Chris Hannah, and bassist Todd Kowalski. Replacing longtime guitarist David Guillas (who appears on several tracks on Victory Lap), Hago was added to the lineup after Propagandhi put out a call for audition tapes and received over 400 responses.

An Evening with Nils Lofgren Acoustic Duo

WHISKEY MYERS

presents

MIDLAND
with special guest DESURE

MIDLAND

Hailing from Dripping Springs, TX lead vocalist Mark Wystrach fronts Midland’s rich sound that is rounded out with lead guitarist Jess Carson and bass player Cameron Duddy. Rooted in tradition in both sound and style, the trio initially garnered attention playing clubs in the region. Their critically-acclaimed freshman album, ON THE ROCKS (Big Machine Records), features 13 tracks with songwriting credits from each member alongside hitmakers Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne. Launching to rave reviews from notable outlets like Los Angeles Times and Rolling Stone Country with Washington Post touting ON THE ROCKS as “the year’s best Country album.” The Dann-Huff produced album earned the No. 1 position on Billboard’s Top Country Album Sales chart upon release. Their debut No. 1 single “Drinkin’ Problem,” which offers an intentional nod to Country music reminiscent of the 1970s and 80s, earned the band their first GRAMMY® Awards nominations for Best Country Song and Best Country Duo/Group Performance. Midland recently joined forces with Jay De La Cueva of Mexico’s Moderatto music group to re-record a Spanish version of the PLATINUM-certified chart-topper – “Drinkin’ Problem (Brindemos)” – available now. Ahead of the April 15 live broadcast of the ACM Awards in Las Vegas, Midland have been named New Vocal Group of the Year and are the most-nominated debut artist this year with three total nods, also including Vocal Group of the Year and Single of the Year (“Drinkin’ Problem”). This year Country Radio Broadcasters voted the trio as one of the esteemed 2018 CRS New Faces. Midland is currently on the road with Little Big Town and Kacey Musgraves for THE BREAKERS TOUR and will join Thomas Rhett’s LIFE CHANGES TOUR this fall.

DESURE

Music is a powerful thing. And in the eyes of singer, songwriter  Desure, it can be the riff that rid you of that bad mood, or the chords that steer you through a smile. Born and bred in Los Angeles surrounded by a big, close family, Desure stumbled upon Neil Young and Bob Dylan at an early age, and his life would forever be changed.

A writer of deeply moving songs that’ll smack you in the face with emotion, Desure believes in the power of pure transparency in his music. “It builds a stronger connection,” he says of his affinity for raw, unbridled performances. That’s how the light gets in, to borrow a line from the great Leonard Cohen.