WOLF TRAP 2016 PROMOTIONAL COPY POINTS
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Cyndi Lauper Boy George Operator Emz Wednesday, June 1, 8 PM
• ‘80s fashion and musical icons • Both Cyndi Lauper and Boy George are Grammy winners • Cyndi Lauper is known for Kinky Boots and “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” • Boy George is the frontman of Culture Club and known for “The Crying Game”
John Prine Patty Griffin Friday, June 3, 8 PM
• John Prine - inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2015 • Folk songwriter • Known for “Angel from Montgomery” and “Paradise”
SOJA Wale Allen Stone Saturday, June 4, 7 PM
• SOJA - Grammy-nominated contemporary and socially conscious reggae group • SOJA – Local tie, band originated in Arlington, Virginia • SOJA - Performing at their “favorite hometown venue” • Wale, the “Ambassador of Rap for the Capital,” makes his Wolf Trap debut
Lord Huron Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Oh Pep! Tuesday, June 7, 7:30 PM
• All 3 bands make their Wolf Trap debuts • Folk-infused festival atmosphere • Indie-folk band Lord Huron is known for “Fool for Love” • Retro, folk-rock band Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats is known for “S.O.B.”
Dolly Parton Wednesday, June 8, 8 PM
• Country music’s most honored female performer with seven Grammys and countless other honors and awards • Country Music Hall of Famer • Known for “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” and “I Will Always Love You”
Ragtime The Musical Thursday & Friday, June 9-10, 8 PM Saturday, June 11, 2 PM & 8 PM
• Family friendly • Tony-winning musical that took Broadway by storm! • Three different stories of immigrants at the turn of the 20th century living out the American Dream • All-new, striking production brought to life with vibrant dance and compelling characters
Flight of the Conchords sing Flight of the Conchords with special guest Arj Barker Monday, June 13, 8 PM
• Grammy-winning musical comedy duo • HBO series ran for two seasons • Span all music genres • Wolf Trap debut
Jackson Browne Tuesday, June 14, 8 PM
• Hits include “Doctor My Eyes,” “Running On Empty,” and “Somebody’s Baby” • Rock and Roll Hall of Famer • California-influenced folk-rock
Barenaked Ladies Last Summer on Earth Tour OMD Howard Jones Wednesday, June 15, 7 PM
• Barenaked Ladies - Pop-rock combined with hilarity and improvisation • Barenaked Ladies - Hits include “One Week,” “Pinch Me,” and “Big Bang Theory Theme” • New album, Silverball, was released in 2015
Lake Street Dive The Lone Bellow Thursday, June 16, 8 PM
• Lake Street Dive - Wolf Trap debut • Lake Street Dive - pop-rock songs fall between the Beatles and Motown • Folk-rock band The Lone Bellow opens
Kenny Rogers The Gambler’s Last Deal Final World Tour With Special Guest Linda Davis Friday, June 17, 8 PM
• Country icon’s last world tour • Best known for “The Gambler” and “Lucille” • Country Music Hall of Famer
Harry Connick Jr. Saturday, June 18, 8 PM
• Grammy-nominated Emmy winner • New-Orleans born crooner • Witty American Idol judge
Ray LaMontagne The Ouroboros Tour 2016 Sunday, June 19, 8 PM
• Known for “You Are the Best Thing” and “Trouble” • Grammy winner for Best Contemporary Folk Album • Members of My Morning Jacket perform as the touring band
Riverdance The 20th Anniversary World Tour Thursday, June 23 & Friday, June 24, 8 PM Saturday, June 25 & Sunday, June 26, 2 PM & 8 PM
• 20th anniversary world tour of the international Irish dance phenomenon • Features a new number, costumes, and lighting • Family friendly • Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day
Paul Simon Monday, June 27, 8 PM Tuesday, June 28, 8 PM
• Iconic Grammy-winning songwriter • Known for “You Can Call Me Al,” “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard,” and “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover” • Successful as a solo artist and as ½ of Simon & Garfunkel
Asha Bhosle The Farewell Tour With Wolf Trap Orchestra Falu’s Bollywood Orchestra Wednesday, June 29, 8 PM
• Also known as “Ashaji” – the most celebrated voice of Bollywood • The most-recorded artist in music history • CNN named her one of the 20 most iconic artists of all time • Wolf Trap debut
DreamWorks Animation in Concert National Symphony Orchestra Justin Freer, conductor Thursday, June 30, 8:30 PM
• Film clips from DreamWorks Animation’s most beloved movies like Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, Kung Fu Panda, and Madagascar on huge screens • Score performed live by the National Symphony Orchestra • Family friendly