Wednesday, March 17, 2010

First Lilith Fair Dates Announced

The 2010 Lilith Fair -- including Martina McBride and Sugarland -- is coming together. Organizers have announced the first eight dates for the multi-artist trek. McBride and Sugarland are a couple of country music representatives on the tour, along with Miranda Lambert, Loretta Lynn, Court Yard Hounds and Emmylou Harris. As it stands, Lilith Fair will begin in Portland, Oregon on July 2nd. The Seattle, Chicago, and Indianapolis stops have also been revealed, along with details on the Toronto, Cleveland, Atlanta, and West Palm Beach dates. Tickets for all announced shows except Cleveland go on sale March 27th. Those hoping to catch the event in Cleveland can get their tickets starting April 3rd.

Other performers on the trek's rotating lineup include Sheryl Crow, Heart, and Kelly Clarkson, while The Go-Go's, The Bangles, Suzanne Vega, and Mary J. Blige are also on the roster of more than 80 acts. Tour founder Sarah McLachlan is the only artist who'll appear at all stops.

Confirmed Lilith Fair Dates

July 2 - Portland, Oregon, at The Amphitheatre at Clark County
July 3 - Seattle, Washington, at The Gorge Amphitheatre
July 17 - Chicago, Illinois, at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
July 20 - Indianapolis, Indiana, at the Verizon Wireless Music Center
July 24 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada, at the Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
July 27 - Cleveland, Ohio, at the Blossom Music Center
August 8 - Atlanta, Georgia, at Aaron's Amphitheatre
August 10 - West Palm Beach, Florida, at the Cruzan Amphitheatre