Wolf Trap Performances for August 18-September 13

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Wolf Trap Performances for August 18-September 13

All Shows at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182

ZZ Top

Blackberry Smoke                                                                                                 ZZ Top last appeared in 2013

Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 8 p.m.                                                                          Tickets $30-$60

The Texas renegades with long beards and dark shades have become a staple of classic rock radio—catch the trio as they perform irreverent blues and boogie anthems like “La Grange,” “Gimme All Your Lovin’,” and “Sharp Dressed Man.”

 

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons                                                                         Last appeared in 2013

Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 8 p.m.                                                                        Tickets $25-$55

Savor the unique falsetto and 1960s-quartet blend of the iconic pop group that inspired a Tony-winning musical, with blockbuster hits like “Sherry” and “December 1963 (Oh What A Night).”

 

Sugar Ray

Better Than Ezra

Uncle Kracker

Eve 6

Under The Sun Tour

Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 7 p.m.                                                                          Tickets $35-$50

“The coolest tour of the summer” (Entertainment Weekly) is back! Celebrate the golden age of alternative and pop rock with a star-studded festival featuring unforgettable hits like “Fly,” “Good,” “Follow Me,” and “Here’s To The Night.”

 

Disney in Concert

With Wolf Trap Orchestra

Magical Moments from the Movies

Friday, August 21, 2015 at 8 p.m.                                                                               Tickets $25-$60

Watch Disney magic light up the stage as your favorite songs from Frozen, Aladdin, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and more are sung live, with accompaniment by the Wolf Trap Orchestra and synchronized video from the movies displayed on huge screens.

 

Gladys Knight and The O’Jays                                                                               Knight last appeared in 2009; The O’Jays last appeared in 1992

Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 8 p.m.                                                                         Tickets $30-$60

“For the Love of Money,” boogie over to see the 7-time Grammy-winning “Empress of Soul” on a “Midnight Train to Georgia” and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame R&B trio who brought you “Love Train.”

 

The Beach Boys                                                                                                      Last appeared in 2011

Sunday, August 23, 2015 at 3 p.m.                                                                            Tickets $30-$50

America’s favorite surf rockers bring the “Fun, Fun, Fun” with their iconic summer soundtrack featuring songs like “Surfin’ USA,” “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” and more.

 

Santana

The Corazón Tour                                                                                                  Last appeared in 1995

Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.                                                                      Tickets $40-$85

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and 10-time Grammy-winning guitarist leads his namesake band in the fusion of Latin, rock, and blues, to perform smash hits like “Black Magic Woman” and “Smooth.”

 

Kristin Chenoweth                                                                                                   Last appeared in 2003

Friday, August 28, 2015 at 8 p.m.                                                                               Tickets $24-$60

With a voice that “slices through the stratosphere like a supersonic jet,” (The New York Times) this Tony- and Emmy-winning star takes center stage, performing theatre and pop standards, as well as songs off her 2014 album, Coming Home.

 

Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club*Adios Tour

The Pedrito Martinez Group*

Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 8 p.m.                                                                            Tickets $25-$50

Warm, acoustic rhythms and Afro-Cuban jazz made this band a staple of Cuban music’s golden age and a Grammy-winning international success—don’t miss their final tour as they deliver “a shot of pure musical adrenalin that hits the mark every time.” (BBC)

 

Lenny Kravitz

Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 8 p.m.                                                                        Tickets $40-$75

Get ready to “Fly Away” with the electrifying Grammy-winning rocker whose invigorating sound and stylish persona have made him an international sensation.

 

Sinatra Sings Sinatra – The Centennial Celebration

Frank Sinatra Jr.

With Wolf Trap Orchestra

Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 8 p.m.                                                                     Tickets $25-$55

(Rescheduled from Thursday, July 9)

Son of “the 20th century’s greatest singer” (Rolling Stone), Frank Sinatra Jr. keeps that elegant crooning style of jazz, swing, and big band alive with classics including “Strangers In The Night” and “New York, New York.”

 

Catch a Fire Tour 2015:

Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley

Stephen “Ragga” Marley

Morgan Heritage

Tarrus Riley

Saturday, September 5, 2015 at 7 p.m.                                                                       Tickets $35-$50

Prepare for infectious rhythms and reggae grooves when the multi-Grammy-winning sons of music icon Bob Marley, a sensational roots-reggae quintet, and an R&B tenor who’s “vocals are never in doubt” (BBC Music) hit the stage.

 

Rodrigo y Gabriela                                                                                                 Last appeared in 2014

Sunday, September 6, 2015 at 8 p.m.                                                                        Tickets $35-$65

Nimble-fingered Mexican guitar duo presents rhythmically supercharged instrumentals, with influences ranging from heavy metal to salsa.

 

The Gipsy Kings

featuring Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Baliardo                                                        Last appeared in 2014

Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 8 p.m.                                                                   Tickets $38-$50

Get ready to dance with the Grammy-winning flamenco kings behind “Bamboleo” and “Djobi Djoba” who The New York Times calls “explosive” and “brilliant.”

 

Jackson Browne                                                                                                    Last appeared in 2012

Friday, September 11, 2015 at 8 p.m.                                                                       Tickets $35-$60

Indulge in heartfelt classic rock from the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer whose music includes everything from romantic songs to social commentaries—“Somebody’s Baby,” “Doctor My Eyes,” and “Running on Empty,” are well-known favorites, and his new compositions are what Rolling Stone calls “superb, inspiring.”

 

Kelly Clarkson

Pentatonix

Eric Hutchinson

Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 7 p.m.

Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 7 p.m.                                                                      Tickets $45-$125

“Breakaway” from the ordinary with the first star of American Idol who became a triple Grammy-winning success praised as “one of music’s most remarkable voices” (Rolling Stone)—empowering pop anthems like “Stronger” and “Since U Been Gone” continue on her new album Piece by Piece, as well as reflective and personal ballads.

 

Tickets can be purchased by calling 1.877.WOLFTRAP or online at wolftrap.org.
For more information, call Wolf Trap at 703.255.1900.

 

Wolf Trap is Metro accessible!

Our environmentally friendly Wolf Trap Express Bus travels from the West Falls Church Metro stop every 20 minutes starting two hours prior to show time. For details, please visit wolftrap.org/Plan_Your_Visit/Access_by_Metro.aspx.

 

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