Jazz Aspen Snowmass Welcomes Legendary Lineup

Tim Wenger | July 30, 2015

25^th Anniversary JAS Aspen Snowmass
Labor Day Experience to Feature:

NO DOUBT, HOZIER, LENNY KRAVITZ,
THE FRAY, FITZ & THE TANTRUMS, JIMMY CLIFF

Labor Day Weekend Sept. 4-6, 2015

The 25^th Anniversary JAS Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience will feature one of the most exciting line-ups in the non-profit organization’s history. Held Labor Day weekend in Snowmass Town Park (Sept. 4-6) the event features three nights of headliners, all of whom will be making their first ever Aspen appearance. Three day passes for the event will go on-sale Monday, March 23 at 9am mst.

The Experience kicks-off on Friday, September 4^th with two of the hottest touring acts on the road. Irish sensation Hozier will headline with Soulsters, Fitz and the Tantrums, who first performed at JAS Labor Day weekend in 2011, opening. Hozier’s “Take Me To Church,” the debut single off of his self-titled 2014 album, has achieved widespread global popularity, becoming a number-one hit in 12 countries and earning a Grammy nomination for Song of the Year. The video has received over 146 million views on YouTube and was Spotify’s most viral song of 2014.

On Saturday, September 5^th Grammy Award winning superstars No Doubt will headline in one of only a select number of performances they are scheduled to play in the US this year. “No Doubt is only performing a few select high profile shows at large major festivals this summer, including New Orleans, KAABOO, Bottlerock and Rock in Rio Vegas, so it’s a great honor that they agreed to join JAS for our 25^th Season event,” said JAS President and CEO Jim Horowitz.

No Doubt has released several multi-platinum albums (1995’s diamond-certified Tragic Kingdom, 2001’s Rock Steady, and a 2003 singles collection) and a string of chart-topping hits (“Just a Girl,” “Don’t Speak,” “Hey Baby,” “Hella Good,” and “It’s My Life”). Lead singer Gwen Stefani has further emerged as a global music and fashion icon via two best-selling solo albums and multiple clothing lines.

Reggae artist Jimmy Cliff will open for No Doubt at 5pm in his first JAS appearance since 2000. Grammy winning 9-piece Latin band Grupo Fantasma will be performing at 3pm.

Closing the Experience on Sunday, Sept. 6 at 7:30pm, yet another International superstar, Lenny Kravitz will perform. Kravitz, a multi-instrumentalist and actor, is known for his elaborate stage performances and music videos. He won the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance for four years in a row (1999-2002), breaking the record for most wins in that category as well as setting the record for most consecutive wins in one category by a male.

Denver based rock band The Fray will open for Lenny at 5pm with up and coming singer/songwriter Conrad Sewell performing at 3pm. The Fray achieved national success with their 2005 debut, featuring the hit singles “Over My Head (Cable Car)” and “How to Save a Life,” which went double-platinum.

“Having one of the breakout artists of 2014-15 in Hozier added to our concert bill, as well as multi-Grammy winning rock and fashion icon Lenny Kravitz, plus Colorado’s own nationally recognized pop rock headliners in their own right, The Fray… All in all it looks like 2015 will, no doubt, be the biggest event in JAS history across the three days,” added Horowitz.

JAS will be releasing a $184 3-Day Experience Pass for sale on Monday, March 24 at 9am, while supplies last. The pass will include one wristband valid for entrance into all shows. Wristbands are non-transferable. JAS Deck passes will also be available on Monday. Deck passes include complimentary beer and wine, afternoon grille fare, private restrooms and an elevated viewing platform. Child tickets (ages 4-12) for each individual day will be available on Monday. To purchase tickets please visit www.jazzaspensnowmass.org or call 866-JAS-TIXX (527-8499). Tickets will also be available at the Belly Up Box Office in Aspen. Single day tickets will be released at a later date, based on availability.

Three-day Patron (VIP) passes are available now at www.jazzaspensnowmass.org or by calling 970-920-4996.

For information on ticket and lodging packages please contact 800-SNOWMASS or visit www.gosnowmass.com.

For more information Jazz Aspen Snowmass events, education programs and more please visit www.jazzaspensnowmass.org or call JAS at 970-920-4996.

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