Blackbird Presents Celebrates Willie Nelson's Rock & Roll HOF Induction w/ Release of Avett Brothers' "Pick Up the Tempo" Concert Video on 11/3

Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release Willie Nelson Greatest Hits on Friday, Nov. 3 in conjunction with Willie Nelson's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
 
A freshly compiled career-spanning collection of 25 essential performances, Willie Nelson Greatest Hits chronicles Willie's musical journey from early '60s country-pop singer-songwriter through the '70s outlaw country revolution to his current iconic status as an ambassador of musical goodwill. The album will be available in 1CD, digital and 2xLP configurations and may be pre-ordered 
HERE.
 
A highly-anticipated new addition to the Willie Nelson catalog, Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 LiveAt The Hollywood Bowl, produced by Blackbird Presents, will be released Friday, Dec. 15. A preview of Long Story Short -- a video of The Avett Brothers performing Willie's classic "Pick Up the Tempo"-- is premiering online today watch 
HERE
 
The deluxe 2CD+Blu-ray edition of Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 Live At The Hollywood Bowl includes 3-hours of video performances from the concert along with 3 video bonus performances, 39 audio tracks and a multi-page booklet. A 2xLP vinyl edition featuring select highlights from the event will also be available on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. Both configurations can be pre-ordered 
HERE.
 
2023 is proving to be a year of milestones for Willie, who recorded two new studio albums for Legacy: 
I Don't Know a Thing About Love (Willie's musical tribute to legendary American songwriter Harlan Howard, released in March) and Bluegrass (Willie performing 12 of his favorite self-penned classics with a bluegrass ensemble). Released Sept. 15, Willie's Bluegrass entered the Billboard Bluegrass Albums chart (Sept. 30) at No. 1, marking his first appearance on the chart in its 21-year history. 
 
In February, Willie took home two Grammys at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards including Best Country Album for 
A Beautiful Time. Throughout the course of his career Willie Nelson has earned, among innumerable prestigious awards, 12 Grammy Awards including their Lifetime Achievement Award.
 
On Oct. 31, HarperCollins released Willie's new book, Energy Follows Thought: The Stories Behind My Songs, delivering the stories behind the lyrics of 160 of his favorite songs, along with a dynamic assortment of never-before-seen photos and ephemera. An audiobook edition is narrated by Ethan Hawke. Visit 
HERE for more information. 
 
Willie stopped by "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" last night and performed "I Never Cared for You" (from his new 
Greatest Hits album). Watch HERE. An interview with Stephen is scheduled to air tonight. Watch HERE

On Nov. 3, Willie Nelson is being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. "This year's incredible group of Inductees reflects the diverse artists and sounds that define rock & roll," said John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. "We are honored that this November's Induction Ceremony in New York will coincide with two milestones in music culture; the 90th birthday of Willie Nelson and the 50th Anniversary of the birth of Hip Hop." The 38th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place Friday, November 3, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, and will stream live on Disney+ at 8pm ET. A network broadcast edit of the event will air on ABC from 8-11pm ET on Jan. 1, 2024.
 
Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 Live At The Hollywood Bowl is the definitive music release of the star-studded concerts celebrating Willie's 90th Birthday. The concerts were recorded live on April 29 & 30 at the legendary Hollywood Bowl and feature once-in-a-lifetime performances by Willie Nelson, Allison Russell, Beck, Billy Strings, Bobby Weir, Booker T. Jones, Buddy Cannon, Charley Crockett, Charlie Sexton, Chris Stapleton, Daniel Lanois, Dave Matthews, Dwight Yoakam, Edie Brickell, Emmylou Harris, Gary Clark Jr., George Strait, Jack Johnson, Jamey Johnson, Keith Richards, Kris Kristofferson, Leon Bridges, Lily Meola, Lukas Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Margo Price, Micah Nelson (Particle Kid), Miranda Lambert, Nathaniel Rateliff, Neil Young, Norah Jones, Orville Peck, Rodney Crowell, Rosanne Cash, Sheryl Crow, Snoop Dogg, Stephen Stills, The Avett Brothers, The Lumineers, Tom Jones, Tyler Childers, Warren Haynes, Waylon Payne, and Ziggy Marley. 

The Avett Brothers Add 2nd NOLA Jazz Fest Show Due to Popular Demand

SECOND SHOW ADDED!

DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND, THE AVETT BROTHERS 
ADD SECOND SHOW AT BLACKBIRD PRESENTS' ANNUAL 
"SECOND WEEKEND AT THE SAENGER" 
CONCERT SERIES IN NEW ORLEANS 
    
With Special Opening Set From New Orleans Music Legends
Anders Osborne & Friends Featuring Dave Malone and More


Making These the Must See Nighttime Shows in NOLA During Jazz Fest

Saturday Night, May 6, 2023, at the Saenger Theatre, NOLA
Tickets Go On Sale Friday, March 3 at 10 AM CT Via
Ticketmaster.com

Blackbird Presents is thrilled to announce that due to overwhelming demand, The Avett Brothers will now headline a second show at its annual "Second Weekend at the Saenger" Concert Series in New Orleans during Jazz Fest. The second show, taking place on Saturday, May 6, at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, LA, will open with a special set from New Orleans music legends Anders Osborne & Friends featuring Dave Malone and other special guests (and together with the sold-out May 5 show making these the must-see nighttime shows during Jazz Fest). Blackbird Presents' promoter partner for this year’s concert series is Doussan Music Group.
 
Tickets for the show on May 6 go on sale Friday, March 3 at 10AM CT via ticketmaster.com
 
This show continues Blackbird Presents’ annual “Second Weekend at The Saenger” concert series in New Orleans. Previous events include The Last Waltz New Orleans: A Celebration of the 45th Anniversary of the Band’s Historic Farewell Concert, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Nightsweats, Ryan Adams: Exile On Bourbon St., New Orleans Is Waiting For Columbus, The Last Waltz New Orleans: A Celebration Of The 40th Anniversary of The Last Waltz, Nevilles Forever: A Celebration of The Neville Brothers and Their Music, and The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac and His Music.
 
For complete show details, please visit the official concert event website: SaengerSecondWeekend.com

About Blackbird Presents:
Blackbird Presents is an award-winning creator and producer of premium music-driven content via a range of strategies including all-star concert events, tours, festivals, broadcast specials and films. Its projects feature the biggest music stars in the world (including Dolly Parton, Bruce Springsteen, Keith Richards, George Strait, Steven Tyler, Willie Nelson, Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews, Jimmy Buffett, The Roots, Carlos Santana, Peter Gabriel, Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Brandi Carlile, Lionel Richie, Reba McEntire, John Mayer, Kacey Musgraves, Darius Rucker, Jack Johnson, Robert Plant, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Juanes, Van Morrison, Sturgill Simpson, Lady A, Little Big Town, Ringo Starr, Idina Menzel, Becky G, Nathaniel Rateliff, and many others), produced for a portfolio of studio and network partners including CBS, Viacom, A&E, AMC, CMT, Live Nation, AEG, Nederlander, Facebook, PBS and more. Recent music, film, and television projects include Willie: Life & Songs Of An American Outlaw, Biography: Kenny Rogers, Imagine: John Lennon 75th Birthday Concert, Peace Through Music: A Global Event For Social Justice, Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard, The Life & Songs of Kris Kristofferson, Outlaw: Celebrating The Music of Waylon Jennings, I'll Take You There: Celebrating 75 Years of Mavis Staples, The Life and Songs of Emmylou Harris, The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac and His Music, and All My Friends: Celebrating The Songs and Voice of Gregg Allman, which earned a GRAMMY® Award nomination for Gregg Allman and Taj Mahal's awe-inspiring performance of Statesboro Blues.
 
Blackbird Presents is also the creator and producer of The Outlaw Music Festival Tour, in partnership with Willie Nelson; The American Roots Music & Arts Festival, in partnership with Eric Church; and The Last Waltz 40 Tour in partnership with Robbie Robertson. Visit us at blackbirdpresents.com

The Avett Brothers to Headline Blackbird Presents' Annual "SECOND WEEKEND AT THE SAENGER" on May 5

THE AVETT BROTHERS TO HEADLINE BLACKBIRD PRESENTS'
ANNUAL "SECOND WEEKEND AT THE SAENGER"
CONCERT SERIES IN NEW ORLEANS 


Plus, A Special Opening Performance From New Orleans Music Legends Anders Osborne & Friends Featuring Dave Malone and More... The Must-See Nighttime Event in New Orleans During Jazzfest 2023

Friday Night, May 5, 2023 at the Saenger Theatre, NOLA
Tickets Go On-Sale Saturday, Feb. 11 at 10 AM CT via
Ticketmaster.com

Blackbird Presents is thrilled to announce The Avett Brothers will headline their annual "Second Weekend at the Saenger" Concert Series during New Orleans Jazzfest. The show will open with a special performance from New Orleans music legends Anders Osborne & Friends featuring Dave Malone and other special guests, making this the must-see nighttime show at Jazzfest. The show is on Friday night, May 5, 2023, at the historic Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, LA.
 
Blackbird’s "Second Weekend at the Saenger" shows have become an essential part of the Jazzfest experience, carrying on the New Orleans tradition of keeping the party going into the night with legendary shows featuring superstar artists fused with the best local New Orleans musicians. With The Avett Brothers making their first headlining appearance of the series this year, plus New Orleans' own Anders Osborne and Dave Malone (with more artists to be announced), this show surely will once again be the can’t miss nighttime event in New Orleans during Jazzfest 2023.
 
Tickets go on sale Saturday, Feb. 11, at 10AM CT via ticketmaster.com. VIP packages, including great seats and exclusive event merchandise, will be available.
 
“Each year we set out to raise the bar in continuing our tradition to create the best shows in New Orleans and having The Avett Brothers along with Anders and Dave does just that," says Blackbird Presents Founder Keith Wortman. “The countdown to when we are back together in our favorite music city begins now!”
 
The Avett Brothers are renowned for their live shows, having perfected a blend of bluegrass picking, country harmonies and rock & roll energy (Rolling Stone). Three-time GRAMMY Award nominees and members of the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, their newest album, The Third Gleam (August 2020), debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Americana/Folk Albums chart, No. 1 Rock Albums and No. 1 Vinyl Albums.
 
Between the potency of his richly detailed songwriting, his intensely emotional, soulful vocals and his piercing, expert guitar work, New Orleans' Anders Osborne is a true musical treasure. He is among the most original and visionary musicians writing and performing today. Guitar Player calls him "the poet laureate of Louisiana's fertile roots music scene," and New Orleans' Gambit Weekly has honored Osborne as the Entertainer Of The Year.
 
For more than thirty years, Dave Malone was best known as the guitarist/vocalist and one of the songwriters of the New Orleans band The Radiators. Dave also works with a variety of other musicians in and out of New Orleans including Raw Oyster Cult and Monkey Ranch as well as several of The Last Waltz celebration shows and tours.
 
This show continues Blackbird Presents’ annual “Second Weekend at The Saenger” concert series in New Orleans. Previous events include The Last Waltz New Orleans: A Celebration of the 45th Anniversary of the Band’s Historic Farewell Concert, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Nightsweats, Ryan Adams: Exile On Bourbon St., New Orleans Is Waiting For Columbus, The Last Waltz New Orleans: A Celebration Of The 40th Anniversary of The Last Waltz, Nevilles Forever: A Celebration of The Neville Brothers and Their Music, and The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac and His Music.
 
For complete show details, please visit the official event website: SaengerSecondWeekend.com.
 
About Blackbird Presents:
Blackbird Presents is an award-winning creator and producer of premium music-driven content via a range of strategies including all-star concert events, tours, festivals, broadcast specials and films. Its projects feature the biggest music stars in the world (including Dolly Parton, Bruce Springsteen, Keith Richards, George Strait, Steven Tyler, Willie Nelson, Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews, Jimmy Buffett, The Roots, Carlos Santana, Peter Gabriel, Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Brandi Carlile, Lionel Richie, Reba McEntire, John Mayer, Kacey Musgraves, Darius Rucker, Jack Johnson, Robert Plant, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Juanes, Van Morrison, Sturgill Simpson, Lady A, Little Big Town, Ringo Starr, Idina Menzel, Becky G, Nathaniel Rateliff, and many others), produced for a portfolio of studio and network partners including CBS, Viacom, A&E, AMC, CMT, Live Nation, AEG, Nederlander, Facebook, PBS and more. Recent music, film, and television projects include Willie: Life & Songs Of An American Outlaw, Biography: Kenny Rogers, Imagine: John Lennon 75th Birthday Concert, Peace Through Music: A Global Event For Social Justice, Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard, The Life & Songs of Kris Kristofferson, Outlaw: Celebrating The Music of Waylon Jennings, I'll Take You There: Celebrating 75 Years of Mavis Staples, The Life and Songs of Emmylou Harris, The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac and His Music, and All My Friends: Celebrating The Songs and Voice of Gregg Allman, which earned a GRAMMY® Award nomination for Gregg Allman and Taj Mahal's awe-inspiring performance of Statesboro Blues.
 
Blackbird Presents is also the creator and producer of The Outlaw Music Festival Tour, in partnership with Willie Nelson; The American Roots Music & Arts Festival, in partnership with Eric Church; and The Last Waltz 40 Tour in partnership with Robbie Robertson. Visit us at http://blackbirdpresents.com.