Lukas Nelson
The Arts Council of Big Sky welcomes Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real to Big Sky on Thursday, July 28th for a free show at Center Stage in Town Center Park. The show is part of the annual Music in the Mountains concert series. When Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real play, it’s exciting, visceral, and–above all–real. They have come a long way since releasing their debut EP, Brando’s Paradise, in 2010, which sent them on a trajectory of non-stop touring and recording. The band has released six albums in five years, including 2010’s debut full-length, Promise of the Real, Wasted in 2012, live album Live Endings, in 2012, and a free collection of demos, I Ain’t Mad Anymore in 2013. They’ve also headlined their own tours and performed at such notable events as Farm Aid, Bridge School Benefit, SXSW, Lollapalooza, Stagecoach, Gathering of the Vibes Festival, Willie Nelson’s Country Throwdown, Kid Rock’s Chilin’ The Most Cruise, iTunes Festival, Harvest The Hope benefit, and much more. The band has also accomplished something no other self-released indie band has done–landed every major late night show, including “Late Show with David Letterman,” “Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Conan,” “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” Along the way, the press has been ever so kind. No Depression magazine once noted, “With a unique voice and gift for penning timely socially conscious lyrics stretched over muscular guitar riffs, Lukas Nelson is earning not only fans, but heaps of critical praise as well.” In addition to currently recording and touring with Neil Young, they are now finishing production on a new album. Other weekly concerts through out the summer include Todo Mundo on July 21st, The Iguanas on August 4th, Amy Helm and the Handsome Strangers on August 11th, DeadPhish Orchestra on August 18th, Fruition on August 25th, and Cure for the Common to close out the concert season on September 1st. All concerts are free and take place at Center Stage at Town Center Park in Big Sky. The concerts are family friendly and feature local food and beverage vendors. For your safety, please do not bring dogs or glass containers into the park. For more information about this summer’s events, contact the Arts Council of Big Sky at (406) 995-2742 or visit bigskyarts.org/ for more information. •
