Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts revealed 22 more artists that will be coming to the Filene Center as part of its 2014 summer season.
Among these performers are Band of Horses, Nickel Creek, Sarah Brightman, Counting Crows and Rodrigo y Gabriela, Robyn + Röyksopp as well as Wolf Trap debuts by The Band Perry, Sara Bareilles, The Fray and comedian Jim Gaffigan.
"Highlights of the season include a performance by the National Symphony Orchestra with Ben Folds, the former front man and pianist of alternative rock group Ben Folds Five; the Wolf Trap debut of Jennifer Nettles, lead singer of the country group Sugarland; and the long-awaited return of classical crossover soprano Sarah Brightman, known for originating the role of Christine Daaé in Andrew Lloyd Webers’s The Phantom of the Opera," Wolf Trap spokesperson Camille Cintrón said in a press release.
The full summer calendar for the 2014 season is located here.
“We are proud to present an extraordinary season filled with truly iconic artists,” said Arvind Manocha, Wolf Trap Foundation President and CEO. “Wolf Trap is the only place in the country where you can find Yo-Yo Ma, Robyn + Röyskopp, Lionel Richie, The Band Perry, and Josh Groban on the same season calendar and that’s worth celebrating. Our patrons have a dizzying array of options to choose from and we look forward to sharing many amazing days and nights of music together at America’s only National Park for the Performing Arts.”
Tickets for the events listed below go on sale May 3 at 10 a.m. to the general public and are available to members now. Wolf Trap has previously announced 48 additional shows, which are currently on sale.
May 2014
Ben Folds National Symphony Orchestra
Steven Reineke, conductor
Wednesday, June 25 at 8:15 pm
Front man of Ben Folds Five and judge of NBC’s The Sing-Off showcases his new piano concerto and orchestral arrangements of pop hits with the National Symphony Orchestra.
June 2014
Toad The Wet Sprocket
Saturday, July 5 at 7 pm
“Accidentally in Love” with a melodic alternative lineup headed by “one of the finest American rock bands of the past 20 years.”—The Washington Post
**On Sale for the public May 9 10 am**
Sunday, July 6 at 8 pm
You loved them on primetime, now see them live! The top 10 finalists from this season come together again for a star-studded showcase of crowd-pleasing songs.
July 2014
The Go-Go’s
Scandal featuring Patty Smyth
The Motels featuring Martha Davis
Cutting Crew
Naked Eyes featuring Pete Byrne
Tuesday, July 8 at 8 pm
An all-star lineup of ’80s New Wave, punk, and rock ’n’ roll hit makers who helped define an era.
Sunday, July 13 at 8 pm
Grammy-winning country pop queen of Sugarland fame carries her powerful voice and honest lyrics into the solo spotlight.
Monday, July 14 at 8 pm
“Brave” singer-songwriter infuses her piano-based pop rock with sincerity and moxie from breakthrough “Love Song” to romantic ballad “I Choose You.”
Barcelona
Oh Honey
Wednesday, July 16 at 7 pm
Piano-driven pop-rock quartet with impassioned smash hits such as “How to Save a Life” and “Over My Head.”
Thursday, July 31 at 8 pm
Nimble-fingered Mexican guitar duo presents rhythmically supercharged instrumentals with influences ranging from heavy metal to salsa.
August 2014
Pink Floyd – Dark Side of the Moon
Friday, August 8 at 8 pm
World-class musicians take one giant leap through the entirety of Pink Floyd’s concept album and other hits from the seminal band.
Saturday, August 9 at 8 pm
Hilarious observational riffs on food, fatherhood, and everything in between from “the king of (clean) comedy.”—The Wall Street Journal
Special Guest:
Andrew McMahon
Sunday, August 10 at 7 pm
Irresistibly catchy and chart-topping jams by three princes of pop rock.
Wednesday, August 13 at 7:30 pm
“Hard-charging bluegrass with sweetly sung acoustic pop” (The New York Times) by a Grammy-winning trio and a singer-songwriter’s heartfelt Americana.
Sunday, August 17 at 8 pm
The world’s best-selling soprano, a classical crossover superstar, and the originator of The Phantom of the Opera lead with a remarkable three-octave vocal range.
Thursday, August 21 at 8 pm
Supercharged pop vocalist won’t be dancing on her own when she’s joined by a hypnotic synth duo for an electric evening of hard-hitting beats.
Thursday, August 28 at 8 pm
Country-pop trio with a fiery rock ’n’ roll edge whose streak of No. 1 singles includes “If I Die Young” and “Better Dig Two.”
Live In Concert!
Saturday, August 30 at 2 pm
It’s a “Great Day” to sing and dance “Just Like a Rockstar” with Kiki, Marina, Twist, and Shout from Nick Jr.’s sensational TV band!
Special Guest:
Andreas Varady
Sunday, August 31 at 8 pm
“On Broadway” icon, jazz guitarist, and silky-smooth singer jams on funky favorites ranging from pop to bebop.
September 2014
Special Guest:
Ole’ Noys
Thursday, September 4 at 8 pm
Get ready to rumba to the explosive guitar rhythms of flamenco’s reigning royal family!
Cirque Dreams – Jungle Fantasy
Friday, September 5 at 8 pm
Saturday, September 6 at 7:30 pm
Animalistic acrobatics abound in a musical jungle adventure hailed as “the grandest circus spectacle east of Vegas.”—New York Magazine
Tickets for concerts are available at wolftrap.org, 1.877.WOLFTRAP, and at the Wolf Trap Box Office, located at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA.
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