After Foo Fighters host a two-night grand-opening extravaganza with Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Fillmore NOLA will host a ton of global talent as part of its inaugural concert season.
The line-up announced today (October 15) includes Willie Nelson, Cypress Hill, Duran Duran, Gucci Mane, Steel Panther, The Avett Brothers, STS9, Garbage and more. It’s a collection of performers representative of the new venue’s goal to showcase a variety of genres ranging from electronic to hip-hop to folk to country and whatever else sounds good.
“We’re excited to bring NOLA some of the world’s best touring artists and today’s announcement featuring so many diverse acts is a great indication of what fans can expect from our newest venue” says Ben Weeden, COO Live Nation Clubs and Theaters. “We’re looking forward to announcing more amazing shows soon.”
The announced performers for The Fillmore NOLA’s season are:
• 2/19 DURAN DURAN
• 2/21 BLACKBERRY SMOKE
• 2/22 GUCCI MANE
• 2/25 CYPRESS HILL/HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD
• 2/27 WILLIE NELSON
• 3/1 DROPKICK MURPHYS
• 3/4 STEEL PANTHER
• 3/15 THE AVETT BROTHERS
• 3/16 THE AVETT BROTHERS
• 3/19 NOTHING MORE + OF MICE AND MEN
• 3/29 JASON ISBELL + THE 400 UNIT
• 4/5 STS9
• 4/6 STS9
• 4/19 CHEVELLE
• 4/26 THE DISCO BISCUITS (on sale 10/26)
• 4/27 THE DISCO BISCUITS (on sale 10/26)
• 5/10 GARBAGE
Tickets for the above shows (except for The Disco Biscuits) go on sale Friday, October 19 at 10 a.m. CST.
