Partner Press Release from Vail Valley Foundation

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If you go…

What: Leon Bridges, O.A.R. with special guest Blind Melon, and Michael Franti & Spearhead, plus Après at The Amp

When: All tickets on sale by Friday, Nov. 22

Where: Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater (The Amp) in Vail, Colorado

More information: grfavail.com

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Vail, Colo., Nov. 19, 2024- Building on its biggest summer yet, the Vail Valley Foundation’s Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater today announced its first confirmed shows for the summer 2025 season, featuring an impressive lineup of acclaimed artists including Grammy Award-winner Leon Bridges, beloved rock band O.A.R., and the dynamic Michael Franti & Spearhead.

The announcement comes on the heels of last week’s reveal of the third annual Après at the Amp spring concert series, setting the stage for an exciting and diverse 2025 season at the iconic mountain venue.

“We’re thrilled to begin announcing what will be an incredible summer of live music at The Amp,” said Dave Dressman, VP of the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater for the Vail Valley Foundation. “From Leon Bridges’ soulful performances to O.A.R.’s dynamic live shows and Michael Franti’s uplifting energy, these artists represent the diverse, world-class entertainment that The Amp is known for.”

The initial summer lineup includes:

• Leon Bridges, fresh off the release of his fourth studio album “Leon,” bringing his signature soul and R&B sound to the mountains
• A.R., returning to one of their favorite venues for another memorable performance, with special guest Blind Melon
• Michael Franti & Spearhead, known for their unique blend of hip hop, funk, reggae, jazz, folk, and rock

Tickets for O.A.R. with special guest Blind Melon are on sale now. Tickets for Leon Bridges and Michael Franti & Spearhead will go on sale Friday, November 22, at 10 a.m. MST., as will tickets for the recently announced Après at The Amp spring concert series, featuring L’Impératrice, Jungle, Goth Babe, and more to be announced.

All tickets can be purchased at grfavail.com.

 

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About the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

Each summer, the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail plays host to an array of cultural and entertainment offerings, ranging from headliner music and comedy, to internationally renowned dance and classical music presentations, courtesy of the Vail Dance Festival and the Bravo! Vail Music Festival, to the free weekly concerts of the Moe’s Original BBQ Hot Summer Nights series. In addition, local chorale and theater presentations annually grace the Amphitheater stage. The venue, named after President Gerald R. Ford and family, opened in 1987, and is operated by the nonprofit Vail Valley Foundation.

Learn more at grfavail.com.

About the Vail Valley Foundation

The Vail Valley Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Colorado nonprofit corporation with a mission to provide leadership in arts, athletics, and education, and address community needs to enhance our valley as a place to live, work and visit.

The organization’s work in education is through YouthPower365, a 501(c)(3) Colorado nonprofit corporation. From early childhood to college and career, YouthPower365 provides programs to help youth reach their full potential and support youth and families every step of the way. The Vail Valley Foundation also provides the Vail Valley with several of its most treasured annual events, such as the GoPro Mountain Games, the Stifel Birds of Prey Audi FIS Ski World Cup races, the Vail Dance Festival, and the Moe’s Original BBQ Hot Summer Nights and Town of Eagle ShowDown Town free concert series. The Vail Valley Foundation also manages and operates two performing arts centers, the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek Village and the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, providing more than 150 Broadway, dance, comedy, classical, rock, pop, jazz, community and family events per year.

The organization also operates Eagle River Valley Childcare, a 501(c)(3) Colorado nonprofit corporation dedicated to increasing and enhancing early childhood education and development services across the Eagle River Valley community. Eagle River Valley Childcare’s first initiative is located in Avon, Colorado, and is a partnership and collaboration between the Vail Valley Foundation and the Town of Avon. Eagle River Valley Childcare capital and operational (programmatic) charitable contributions (donations) are both eligible for the Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit (CCTC).

Vail Valley Foundation activities and events are in part made possible by cornerstone partners: Town of Vail, Vail Resorts, Beaver Creek Resort Company, GMC, GoPro, Nature Valley, Constellation Brands, CELSIUS, TINCUP Mountain Whiskey, and Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate.

To learn more about the Vail Valley Foundation, visit vvf.org.

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Media contact:
Julie Block
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m. 224.567.3878