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STAGECOACH 2014: Festival tickets have sold out

Luke Bryan performs on the Mane stage during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio on Saturday, April 28, 2012. (File Photo)

Passes for the Stagecoach Country Music Festival have sold out.

The three-day concert is set for April 25-27 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio.
The festival posted the massages “Passes sold out, y’all,” on its website and social media on Friday morning.

This year, the festival will feature headlining sets from Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan and Eric Church. Other performers include up-and comers such as Florida Georgia Line and Hunter Hayes as well as country rock classics such as Michael Nesmith, Asleep at the Wheel and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

Some Stagecoach tickets have been reserved for Coachella Valley residents and will be put on sale at a later time with details forthcoming.

Coachella Valley residents will also have a chance to purchase tickets for Stagecoach sister event the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, which will run April 11-13 and April 18-20 at the Empire Polo Club. Public tickets for Coachella, which will feature Arcade Fire, Muse and Outkast, sold out within a few hours after going on sale in January.

Visit www.stagecoachfestival.com for more information.

STAGECOACH 2014: AXS TV will return to festival

Dwight Yoakam performs on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival. (Charlotte Bray/Freelance Photographer)

The Stagecoach Country Music Festival will be broadcast again this spring.

Sets from the country music festival, scheduled for April 25-27 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, will be aired on AXS TV.

Last year the cable network was the first to broadcast from the festival.

Eric Church, Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan are the headliners for the eighth year of the popular country music festival.

AXS will broadcast more than 12 hours of coverage during the weekend.

A broadcast of the 2013 Stagecoach Festival performances will air on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. pacific, in a program called “Best of Stagecoach 2013” with clips from Dwight Yoakam, Lonestar, Phil Vassar, Jeff Bridges and the Abiders, Thompson Square, Florida Georgia Line and Darius Rucker.

Tickets are still available for the festival. A general admission three-day pass is $249 and VIP passes are $799. For tickets and more information, visit www.stagecoach.com.

STAGECOACH 2014: Festival founder talks lineup, changes

Luke Bryan performs on the Mane stage during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio on Saturday, April 28, 2012. (File Photo)

Three of the hottest stars in country music will headline the 2014 Stagecoach Country Music Festival when Eric Church, Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan take the stage April 25-27 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio.

The country festival started in 2007 as a sister event to the alternative music-focused Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. As Coachella became the tastemaker for alternative music, Stagecoach has become a barometer for country stars on the rise.

The popular festival featured all three of the headliners when they were just up-and-coming acts playing during the blazing afternoon sun.

“This is the most current lineup we’ve ever had,” said Paul Tollett, head of festival promoter Goldenvoice, referring to the main stage acts.

One artist is getting the rare back-to-back appearance at consecutive fests: Florida Georgia Line.

The group opened the main stage on Sunday at the 2013 fest in the high temperatures. Even in the heat, they impressed Tollett so much that they were invited back.

“They were great,” he said.

But the contemporary country stars aren’t the only notable names the festival attracts. Stagecoach snagged legend Loretta Lynn, who was originally scheduled to perform a couple of years ago, but had to back out due to a medical issue.

Tollett noted that she is someone that the festival has been trying to have perform for a long time.

As for Stagecoach logistics, fans can expect some on-site changes.

Traditionally, Stagecoach has had two tiers of reserved seating in front of the main stage as well as general admission passes. Tollett said that the tier in front of the stage would remain fairly empty until late in the day, sometimes up until the headlining act.

To combat that, Goldenvoice is putting a standing-room only pit in front of the stage with the reserved seats behind them, in two areas known as the Corral.

“We want a party there all day,” Tollett said.

The other big change is in the camping policy. In 2013, Goldenvoice instituted new rules in an effort to curb the partying in the campgrounds, requiring RV campers to own the RV they would be taking and filling out an application for the spot.

The announcement brought on a backlash from fans, but Tollett said camping went really well at the festival this year.

For 2014, those wishing to camp will still have to fill out the application, but borrowed and rented RVs are allowed.

Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. at www.stagecoachfestival.com. General admission passes will be $249; the new Corral passes are both priced at $799.

STAGECOACH 2014: What you need to know about the festival

Luke Bryan performs on the Mane stage during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio on Saturday, April 28, 2012. (File Photo)

With the announcement of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival lineup today, here are some basic questions you might want to know the answers to if you’re planning on hitting up the festival’s eighth year in Indio next spring.

Q: When/where is the 2014 Stagecoach Country Music Festival?
A: Stagecoach 2014 will be held April 25-27, 2014 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio.

Q: Who’s playing Stagecoach 2014?
A: Eric Church, Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan are headlining. Other notable acts include Loretta Lynn, Hunter Hayes, Jennifer Nettles, Florida Georgia Line, Lee Brice, Crystal Gayle and more. You can see the initial 2014 Stagecoach Lineup here at the Audio File blog.

Q: How much are Stagecoach tickets?
A: General admission passes are $249. The new Corral reserved seating and new standing pit areas will be $799. Kids 10 and younger get into the general admission areas for free.

Q: When do Stagecoach 2014 tickets go on sale?
A: Tickets for the 2014 Stagecoach Country Music Festival go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 18 at http://stagecoachfestival.frontgatetickets.com. Do yourself a favor and set up an account early.

Q: Can I camp at Stagecoach? How much does it cost?
A: Yes, but only RV camping is allowed. If you are camping with a 50 AMP power source, the price is $950. It’s $850 for a 30 AMP power source. Dry camping is $550.

Q: Can I borrow or rent an RV to camp in?
A: Yes. After changing the RV policy for Stagecoach 2013, the policy has been amended and you are allowed to rent or borrow an RV to camp at the festival. However, you still have to apply to camp at Stagecoach and your application must be in by 5 p.m. Oct. 15.

Q: How can I get more Stagecoach Festival updates?
A: Sign up for the Press-Enterprise’s Stagecoach newsletter. Just fill out the form below.

Q: I have more questions. Where can I find more answers?
A: Check out the Stagecoach Festival official site.

STAGECOACH 2014: Eric Church, Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan to headline

Jason Aldean performs at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on April 27, 2012. (2012/File Photo)

The big news in our corner of the music world today is that the 2014 Stagecoach Country Music Festival dates and lineup has been announced.

The headliners are three big names and they all have been to Stagecoach before. Eric Church will top the bill Friday, April 25, Jason Aldean will headline Saturday, April 26, and Luke Bryan closes out the fest on Sunday, April 27.

One of the most notable things is that Aldean has been the only one to headline the fest in the past. All three came up from early slots on the main stage and have risen to be headlining material.

Let’s take a look at their Stagecoach pasts.

Eric Church will headline the 2014 Stagecoach Country Music Festival. (AP Photo)

Eric Church
Friday night headliner Church performed at the inaugural Stagecoach Festival back in 2007, where he busted out riffs from Ozzy Osbourne (“Crazy Train”) and Ted Nugent (“Cat Scratch Fever”). Later that year, he played San Bernardino country music club the Brandin’ Iron, which has been a stepping stone for a lot of Stagecoach artists.

Jason Aldean performs at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on April 27, 2012. (2012/ File Photo)

Jason Aldean
Jason Aldean headlined the Friday night of the 2012 Stagecoach Country Music Festival, the first year the fest returned to three days and offered limited programming on the Friday.

Aldean also performed at the inaugural Stagecoach back in 2007 when he was just emerging as a star. He was added to the 2010 lineup as a sub-headliner, too.

Luke Bryan performs on the Mane stage during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio on Saturday, April 28, 2012. (2012/ File Photo)

Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan is the headliner for the final night of the 2014 Stagecoach Country Music Festival.

Bryan most recently played Stagecoach as the sun was setting on the festival back in 2012. He was on the main stage.

He also played the fest in an early afternoon spot when he was just emerging as an artist in 2008.

STAGECOACH 2014: Festival dates, lineup, prices announced

Country music fans listen to Martina McBride as she performs on the Mane stage during the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio on Sunday, April 29, 2012. (File Photo)

Eric Church, Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan will headline the 2014 Stagecoach Country Music Festival. The festival will run April 25-27 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio.

Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. General admission passes will be $249. The new Corral reserved seating will be $799, as will the new Corral standing pit passes. The Corral Standing Pit is a standing room only section directly in front of the main stage. The other choice to be a VIP is the Corral Reserved Seating which will be like the traditional VIP seating at the fest, but behind the pit.

For all tickets, taxes, shipping and fees are included in the ticket prices. There are layaway options available. Children 10 and under get in for free to general admission areas. There is no re-entry to the festival unless you are camping in the RV resort.

The Stagecoach 2014 Poster. Click to enlarge. (Stagecoach Festival)

LINEUP

Friday’s lineup is topped by Eric Church and includes Brantley Gilbert, Easton Corbin, Loretta Lynn, Thomas Rhett, Shelby Lynne, Eric Paslay, Jon Pardi, Corey Smith, Katey Sagal and the Forest Rangers, The Wailin’ Jennys, Shakey Graves, The Black Lillies, Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers, Lindsay Ell, JD McPherson, Sarah Jarosz, The Howlin’ Brothers, Hannah and Talbot, Radney Foster’s Bluegrass Trio and the Wild Feathers.

PHOTO GALLERY: Here’s who’s playing Stagecoach 2014

Saturday’s lineup is topped by Jason Aldean and also includes Hunter Hayes, Jennifer Nettles, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Crystal Gayle, Tyler Farr, Ashley Monroe, Don McLean, John Conlee, Trampled by Turtles, Daniel Bradbery, Holly Williams, Dan + Shay, Jason Isbell, Hooray for the Riff Raff, Spirit Family Reunion, Sara Haze, Whiskey Shivers, The Seldom Scene, Willy Watson and Corb Lund.

Sunday’s lineup is topped by Luke Bryan and will also feature Florida Georgia Line, Lee Brice, John Prine, Dustin Lynch, Chris Cagle, Michael Nesmith, Asleep at the Wheel, Charlie Worsham, Brenda Lee, Duane Eddy, Shovels and Rope, Sleepyman Banjo Boys, Kelleigh Bannen, Johnny Fritz, The Railers, Susanna Hoffs, I See Hawks in L.A. and Shelly Colvin.

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CAMPING

One of the changes for fans is that camping has been expanded for 2014. In 2013, promoter Goldenvoice curbed Stagecoach’s campground partying by limiting the number of RV camping passes and adding more rules to the area.

This year you ARE allowed to have rented RVs and borrowed RVs. For each RV, you can get 8 RV resort wristbands. Children 10 and younger are excluded. You still have to apply for the RV campground, though. Applications for RV camping are due by 5 p.m. Oct. 15. If you are camping with a 50 AMP power source, the price is $950. It’s $850 for a 30 AMP power source. Dry camping is $550.

Read more about the RV resort on the Stagecoach site.

PARKING
Day parking is free at the festival. However, if you are camping in an RV and arriving separately from it, the companion parking pass is $30. Preferred parking is $100.

STAGECOACH HISTORY

The country festival started in 2007 as a sister event to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and has hosted the biggest names in country music since its inception, including Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Toby Keith, Keith Urban, Reba McEntire and more.

Take a look at our Stagecoach timeline:

What do you think of the lineup? Are you happy with the artists?

STAGECOACH 2014: Festival announcement due Oct. 10

Trace Adkins performs on Friday, April 26, 2013 at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival. (2013/File Photo)

UPDATE (Thursday, Oct. 10): The Stagecoach Country Music Festival lineup has been announced. Click here to read the announcement.

The Stagecoach Country Music Festival just posted a photo with the words “Thursday 8 AM PDT” on its social media networks.

What is the announcement? Likely the lineup and ticket information for the popular country music festival which takes place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio. The official 2014 haven’t been announced yet, but the festival typically happens after the twin editions of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Coachella is scheduled for April 11-13 and April 18-20, 2014, which makes me think if Stagecoach remains at three days, it will be April 25-27, 2014.

In 2013, promoter Goldenvoice reined in Stagecoach’s campground partying by limiting the number of RV camping passes, a move that frustrated some fans who enjoyed the camping experience as much as the show.

Goldenvoice senior vice-president Skip Paige said that camping would be expanded at Stagecoach for 2014 in his keynote speech at the State of the County in Palm Springs.

Since Kenny Chesney claims he isn’t touring next summer, and he usually hits up Stagecoach every other year, I am hoping we might get George Strait’s farewell and maybe The Band Perry to head out to Indio.

Who do you want to see at Stagecoach 2014?

Here’s a clip from Dierks Bentley’s performance at Stagecoach 2013.