Jacksonville, Oregon (OR) — For the Britt Music & Arts Festival, reaching 60 isn’t a reason to slow down. More Britt Presents shows were confirmed for the 60th Anniversary Season on April 7th.
The Britt Music & Arts Festival (Britt) is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The established Britt Presents season roster will be expanded with extra music and comedy events, bringing the total number of events to 28.
From blues musician and vocalist Bonnie Raitt to comedians Jim Gaffigan and Nate Bargatze, the enlarged 2022 performance program “introduces a diverse spectrum of influences.” Chicago, pop musician Jason Mraz, Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan, and country performers LeAnn Rimes and Jordan Davis are among the other headliners. CAAMP, as well as the American Acoustic tour, which includes Punch Brothers, Watchhouse (previously Mandolin Orange), and Sarah Jarosz, will appeal to bluegrass and folk aficionados. The music of the Grateful Dead and Billy Joel is performed by two additional tribute acts. Psychedelic Furs and X, KALEO, Iration, Gipsy Kings, Lindsey Stirling, and She & Him with Zooey Deschanel round out the lineup.”is looking forward to a big return to a full season of live concerts in southern Oregon,” Britt adds.
“We think this is one of the best Britt Presents lineups ever,” says President & CEO, Donna Briggs. “The full Britt Experience is back for our 60th Anniversary celebration, allowing everyone to share the joy of music with friends and community on the Britt hill once again!”
Britt claims that Thursday’s season update is the last update for the 2022 season. Other Britt Presents programs, including the Britt Festival Orchestra, have already been confirmed.
A member presale will be available for all of the events in 2022 Britt Presents Declaration before they go on public sale at 10:00 a.m., according to the website. The date is Friday, April 29, 2022. The presale will take place on the following dates:
April 8 – April 20: Clef Club ($600) Members and above may submit orders
April 8- April 20: Orders processed according to membership level
April 25 & 27: Donor ($250) and Patron ($100) Members order online at Brittfest.org
April 29: General public sales begin at 10 AM.
Brittfest.org has tickets and other details, as well as the Box Office at 541-773-6077 and boxoffice@brittfest.org. The Britt’s Medford Box Office is located at 216 W. Main Street and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Britt Presents Statement includes the following concerts:
Sunday, June 12: Sarah McLachlan
Monday, June 20: She & Him
Thursday, July 7: Jason Mraz & Raining Jane Lalalalivesongs
Wednesday, July 13: CAAMP
Sunday, July 17: Nate Bargatze
Saturday, July 23: LeAnn Rimes: the story… so far tour
Sunday, July 31: Dark Star Orchestra
Monday, August 1: KALEO
Wednesday, August 3: American Acoustic: Punch Brothers and Watchhouse featuring Sarah Jarosz
Thursday, August 4: Lindsey Stirling
Wednesday, August 10: Psychedelic Furs: Made of Rain 2022 Tour with Special Guests X
Thursday, August 11: Jim Gaffigan: The Fun Tour
Tuesday, August 16: Jordan Davis
Friday, August 19: Iration
Thursday, August 25: Gipsy Kings
Saturday, August 27: Bonnie Raitt
Sunday, September 4: Chicago
Sunday, September 11: Celebrating Billy Joel A World Class Tribute to America’s Piano Man
Other Britt Presents programs, including the Britt Festival Orchestra, have already been confirmed.
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