Turnpike Troubadours & Jason Boland Reveal 2017 Medicine Stone Red Dirt Festival Lineup
The 5th Annual Medicine Stone Music Festival focusing on the best of Red Dirt music and sponsored by the Turnpike Troubadours, and Jason Boland & The Stragglers will once again commence at the Diamondhead Resort in Talequah, Oklahoma. This year the event will be held on September 21st-23rd, 2017, and they have just revealed the fest’s initial lineup.
Along with Turnpike and Boland, the festival will feature music by The Randy Rogers Band, Cody Canada and the Departed, along with Dalton Domino, Charley Crockett, Dave Kay, Flatland Cavalry, Jonny Burke, Lucero, Mike McClure, Shinyribs, Shane Smith and the Saints, Thomas Trapp, The Washitas, the Red Dirt Rangers, Red Shahan, Randy Crouch & Flying Horse, and Jacob Tovar.
Last year a little noise was made about the lack of female artists making the roster, and this year there appears to be more effort by the organizers to be more inclusive, including Bri Bagwell, Jamie Lin Wilson, Kaitlin Butts, and Sunny Sweeney making the initial lineup announcement. More artists will be added to the Medicine Stone roster closer to the event.
Another positive development is that in 2017, Medicine Stone will be the week before AmericanaFest in Nashville, and two weeks before the Pilgrimage Festival in Franklin, TN. In 2016, all three events coincided on the same weekend, causing some fans consternation on what destination festival to attend.
Along with music talent on multiple stages, Medicine Stone also features food, camping, RV spaces, hotel packages, and multiple other accommodations and features for attendees. Tickets will go on sale June 1st at www.medicinestoneok.com .
May 12, 2017 @ 10:43 am
I read Turnpike Troubadours in the title and I hoped it was an album announcement.
Looks like a great festival.
May 12, 2017 @ 12:44 pm
I can safely say you’re not the only one who hoped that!
May 12, 2017 @ 12:52 pm
Expect a new album from Turnpike in the Fall sometime. I would expect an official announcement in a month or two.
May 15, 2017 @ 5:21 pm
I have heard it will be in October.
May 12, 2017 @ 12:56 pm
Trigger,
Don’t be kidding with my heart!
Thanks for the information.
May 13, 2017 @ 3:19 am
Seems like The Stragglers should be due for a new one soon too.
May 13, 2017 @ 5:16 am
They’ve been recording, I’m not sure of the release date. I’ve heard one of the new ones, it’s called “Dee Dee O.D.’d” It’s about The Ramones
May 13, 2017 @ 11:50 am
Definitely hitting this festival! it’s right down the road from my hometown of OKC. Sweeney is playing here June 15, as well. guess i’ll be seeing her twice this year. Those boys from Oklahoma roll their joints all wrong. Come to Medicine Stone and see for yourself. ?