Party like an outlaw on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park. Blackbird Presents’ Outlaw Music Festival is a national tour held from June through September, and this weekend Chicagoans can get in on the action! Festival goers can enjoy performances from folk and country legends Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp and Southern Avenue. This is one event you don’t want to miss!
Schedule
The Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre opens its doors at 4pm. The schedule is then as follows:
- Southern Avenue: 5:15PM – 5:55PM
- John Mellencamp: 6:15PM – 7:30PM
- Bob Dylan: 8:00PM – 9:15PM
- Willie Nelson & Family: 9:40PM – 10:40PM
Ticket Information
Those interested in attending the fest can purchase tickets through Live Nation. Ticket prices start at around $60, so you can still rock out without breaking the bank. VIP packages are also available, including great seats and exclusive festival merchandise. If you’re feeling lucky, you can also enter to win free tickets for the September 7 show.
About the Artists
Southern Avenue
Southern Avenue is an American blues and soul band from Memphis, Tennessee. This Grammy-nominated group has performed in 15 countries and plays over 150 live shows per year, each one a high-energy and captivating experience. Its new song, “Found A Friend In You,” will be available worldwide on September 6, 2024.
John Mellencamp
John Mellencamp is an American singer-songwriter who has been making heartland rock hits since the 1980s. You are probably already familiar with his 1982 album “American Fool,” containing hits such as “Jack & Diane” and “Hurts So Good.” Now, at age 72, he is ready to take the stage again in Chicago.
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan is another iconic American singer-songwriter, considered to be one of the greatest songwriters in history. Over the span of his 60-year career, he remains a major pop culture figure and a force to be reckoned with in the music scene. Hits such as “Like a Rolling Stone” and “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” remain some of the greatest and most beloved folk songs of all time.
Willie Nelson & Family
Willie Nelson is the original outlaw, being one of the main figures of the outlaw country subgenre that developed in the late 1960s. Nelson has been performing alongside his “Family,” since 1973 and produced iconic hits like “On The Road Again” and “Always On My Mind.” At age 91, Nelson still performs his legendary discography live for devoted fans everywhere.