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Ground Control Touring

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Ground Control Touring - Best of 2019 List

Posted 12/18/2019

As 2019 comes to a close, we’d like to send a well deserved congratulations to all of our artists for a truly fantastic year! We’re also proud to see many of them landing on various “best-of” lists that continue to roll out. Here are some of the highlights – Alcest…

Ground Control Touring Artists on 2016 Year-End Lists!

Posted 12/15/2016

We’d like to extend a warm congratulations to all of our artists on an outstanding year of music in 2016. We’re proud to see so many of their records appearing on year-end lists. Below are some of the highlights! Big Thief Masterpiece #4 NPR | Bob Boilen’s Top 10 Albums…

Bonnaroo 2016 will feature Kurt Vile, Dungen, Steve Gunn, Waxahatchee & Beach Fossils

Posted 01/20/2016

It has been announced that Ground Control Touring artists Kurt Vile, Dungen, Waxahatchee, Steve Gunn and Beach Fossils will be performing at Bonnaroo 2016. Running from Thursday June 9th through Sunday June 12th, this year marks the 15th edition of the four day festival at Great Stage Park in Manchester,…

Announcing our 15th Anniversary Celebration feat. Superchunk, Kurt Vile, Parquet Courts & more…

Posted 10/20/2015

In celebration of our 15th anniversary year, on Wednesday December 2nd, we’ll be hosting a special evening of music, across all three floors at Webster Hall from 7:30pm. The event will feature performances inclusive of short sets, covers and surprises from Superchunk, Kurt Vile, Waxahatchee, Steve Gunn, Parquet Courts, Lee…

Pitchfork Music Festival Lineup Announced, Sleater-Kinney Headlining!

Posted 02/13/2015

The lineup for Pitchfork Music Festival 2015 has been revealed with Sleater-Kinney headlining plus Kurt Vile, Parquet Courts, Ex Hex, Waxahatchee, Iceage, The Julie Ruin, Jessica Pratt, Steve Gunn and MOURN all on the bill! The festival takes place at Union Park in Chicago from July 17-19. Tickets on sale…

Festival line ups announced; Bonnaroo, Shaky Knees & Boston Calling

Posted 01/14/2015

A number of festival lineups have been announced today with Bonnaroo Music and Arts, Shaky Knees and Boston Calling all revealing their 2015 bills including an array of Ground Control Touring artists. The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, now entering its 14th year, announced today that Belle and Sebastian, Woods…

Ground Control Touring Artists On Best Of 2014 Lists!

Posted 12/12/2014

Allo Darlin’ We Come From The Same Place #45 American Songwriter Top 50 Songs #55 Rough Trade Albums of the Year Conor Oberst Upside Down Mountain #15 American Songwriter Top 50 Albums #85 Drowned In Sound Favourite Albums NPR Favorite Songs of 2014 Dum Dum Girls Too True #42 Paste…

SXSW Showcase & Day Party

Posted 02/19/2014

Ground Control Touring will host two events at SXSW 2014 in Austin, TX. Our official showcase takes place on Thursday March 13 at Red 7 and our day party will be held on Friday March 14 at Beerland. Further details and line up as above. Join us and RSVP for…

Ground Control Touring Artists’ Record Store Day Releases 2013

Posted 04/18/2013

We’re pumped for Record Store Day which is coming up this Saturday, April 20th! There’s a lot to choose from so here’s a list of some great releases by Ground Control Touring artists to make your decision a little easier: The Bats- By Night (reissue), Captured Tracks Big Dipper- Joke…

FIVE NEW ARTISTS ADDED TO ROSTER

Posted 03/11/2013

With spring coming we’re excited to welcome five new artists to the Ground Control Touring roster. Steve Gunn is a New York based guitarist and songwriter who draws upon Delta and Piedmont country blues, ecstatic free jazz, and psych, as well as Gnawa and Carnatic music to captivate audiences worldwide.…