Many may have been wondering, possibly even losing their composure over when Pickathon, Portland’s yearly musical weekend wonderland, will announce their 2015 lineup. Well, friends, the time is now! Today, Pickathon 2015, which happens in Happy Valley, OR (a mere 20-minute drive from downtown Portland) on July 31st – August 2nd, is announcing the first batch of bands for this year’s festivities.
Featuring a heady mix of established greats and up-and-comers, the festival has often been one of the first to support artists like Sturgill Simpson, The Avett Brothers, Lake Street Dive, Future Islands, Courtney Barnett, and Shakey Graves, who have all gone on to huge things. Who will be the artist in this year’s lineup that will be garnering international attention next year? Well, attendees will just have to come and see for themselves. Stay tuned for more artists to be announced very soon.
Tickets for Pickathon 2015 are officially on sale NOW. Don’t sleep on getting your tickets, snag them today and take pride in knowing that you’re heading to the country’s most innovative, eco- and fan-friendly music festival.
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PICKATHON 2015 INITIAL LINEUP
tUnE-yArDs
DIIV
Ty Segall
Tinariwen
Langhorne Slim
Shabazz Palaces
Leon Bridges
Hiss Golden Messenger
JD McPherson
Viet Cong
Mandolin Orange
Broncho
Whitey Morgan
Alice Gerrard
Kevin Morby
The Weather Station
Sam Amidon
Rodrigo Amarante
Meatbodies
Sinkane
Israel Nash
Ryley Walker
Dom Flemons
Sam Cohen
The Quebe Sisters Band
Happyness
A Giant Dog
Joseph
The Brothers Comatose
