Download LYLE LOVETT and hisLARGE BAND

July 10 – 12, 2015
LYLE LOVETT and his LARGE BAND
PLAYING VI MUSICFEST 2015
(Tuesday, February 24, 2015) Vancouver Island MusicFest announced today that 4-time
Grammy award winner Lyle Lovett and his Large Band has joined the growing line up of stellar
performers at MusicFest 2015. “We’ve been working on having Lyle join us for years now,” said
MusicFest Artistic Director and Executive Producer, Doug Cox. “Announcing this today is a dream
come true.”
Since his self-titled debut in 1986, Lyle Lovett has evolved into one of music’s most vibrant and
iconic performers. His oeuvre, rich and eclectic, is one of the most beloved of any living artist
working today.
A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a
career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses
elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks
down barriers. Lovett has appeared in 13 feature films, and on stage and television. Among his
many accolades, besides the four Grammy Awards, he was given the Americana Music Association’s
inaugural Trailblazer Award, and was recently named the Texas State Musician.
Garden & Gun recently called Lovett “one of America’s most beloved singer/songwriters,” and he
was featured in the coveted “What I’ve Learned” column in the February 2012 issue of Esquire.
Lovett has been touring in support of Release Me since its release in February 2012. The album was
#1 for several weeks on the Americana charts. Produced by Nathaniel Kunkel and Lovett, Release
Me represents the end of an era, as it was his last record for Curb/Universal Music Group after
being on the label for his entire career. Release Me is quintessential Lyle, mixing a smart collection
of originals and songs written by some of his favorite songwriters that show not only the breadth of
this Texas legend’s deep talents, but also the diversity of his influences, making him one of the most
infectious and fascinating musicians in popular music.
Vancouver Island MusicFest takes place July 10 – 12, 2015. For Festival information, up to date
performer announcements and tickets go to www.islandmusicfest.com.
-30For more information contact:
Susan Wood,
VI MusicFest Marketing Manager
[email protected]
250-465-9295