Britt Adds Wilco!

Wilco

Wilco’s latest album The Whole Love is the first release on its own record label, dBpm Records. The new album is the latest step in the ongoing evolution of Wilco, which singer/songwriter/guitarist Jeff Tweedy founded in 1994 after the dissolution of his previous group, alt-country standard bearers Uncle Tupelo. From its raucous roots-rock origins, Wilco has expanded its sound over the years to encompass classic pop and genre-spanning experimentalism.

Tickets for the concert go on sale to current Britt members tomorrow, Wednesday, June 20, at 9 a.m., online at www.brittfest.org, by phone (541-773-6077 or 1-800-882-7488) or in person at the Britt Box Office at 216 W. Main Street in Medford. General public sales begin Friday, June 22 at 9 a.m.

Britt’s 2012 season is underway, in a full season on concerts celebrating Britt’s 50th season of concerts under the stars. The broad array of performers includes Natalie Merchant with the Rogue Valley Symphony; Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs; Trace Adkins; fun.; Bush; Ziggy Marley; Tommy Emmanuel; Bill Cosby; Heart; Michael Franti; Diana Krall and more, plus the three-week Classical Festival featuring Maestro Peter Bay, Sarah Chang, André Watts and more. Full information on the schedule is available online at brittfest.org.

Britt Festivals invites audiences and artists to celebrate the joy of live performance, the power of community, and the magic of the Britt Experience. Through on-going education and audience development programs, Britt educates new generations of listeners, helping them discover the wonder of music and performance. In addition to presenting concerts, Britt Festivals maintains a formal education program through the Britt Institute. Established in 1985, the Britt Institute hosts a wide variety of learning opportunities through a multi-faceted approach of summer camps, workshops, grade school programs, lectures and adult learning opportunities.