Charleston Gaillard Center and NS2 Announce Lyle Lovett and His Acoustic Group

FOR RELEASE DECEMBER 6, 2021 MEDIA CONTACTS: Kellie Lawson Director of Marketing klawson@gaillardcenter.org GAILLARD CENTER SOCIAL MEDIA: @gaillardcenter @gaillardcenter facebook.com/thegaillardcenter

Charleston Gaillard Center and NS2 Announce Lyle Lovett and His Acoustic Group March 1, 2022 December 6, 2021 – Charleston, SC – Four-time Grammy-winning singer, composer, and actor Lyle Lovett has confirmed a 2022 tour with his Acoustic Group.

Emerging from the pandemic, the dates mark his first in-person shows since March 2020. Kicking off February 26 with 2 nights in Alexandria, VA, the tour will continue in intimate venues throughout the south, culminating in his home state of Texas. Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group perform at the Charleston Gaillard Center on March 1, 2022.

Tickets on sale Friday, December 10 at 11AM EST at gaillardcenter.org. Tickets start at $52.50 (plus applicable fees). Gaillard Center Members receive presale access. Become a Member today! Contact our Development Office at development@gaillardcenter.org or (843) 579-6468 for more information.

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The show will feature stripped-down arrangements of Lovett standards as well as a preview of songs from his upcoming Verve Records release scheduled for May. The

intimacy of the venues will match Lovett’s informal, conversational onstage style, and provide the audience with an up-close, “living-room” listening experience.

Lovett’s Acoustic Group features longtime bassist Viktor Krauss, who has played with Lovett since 1994, and violinist Luke Bulla, who’s played and sung in Lovett’s different configurations since 2009. Veteran country and bluegrass multi-instrumentalist Jeff White, who reunited with Lovett for his last Acoustic Group tour in 2020, will play acoustic guitar, mandolin and sing on the tour.

Tennessee dobro whiz Josh Swift, who also played on the 2020 Acoustic Group tour, will play dobro and sing.

In addition to 2022 touring and a new album, Lovett’s best-selling album to date, Joshua Judges Ruth, will see a special thirtieth anniversary Vinyl Me Please re-release March 2022 via CURB Records. Further details to come.

“It doesn’t seem possible that was 30 years ago,” Lovett says. “I never dreamed in 1976 when I was 18 and first started performing that in 2022 I’d still be able to do something for a living I love this much. It’s thanks to the people who keep showing up, who keep buying my records and who’ve supported my livestreams during the pandemic. I’m grateful to them, and I want to do my best for them every time.”

ABOUT NATIONAL SHOWS 2: National Shows 2 (NS2) is a Nashville-based, full-service concert promotion company. NS2 creates, produces and promotes live entertainment events in arenas, amphitheaters, performing arts centers, clubs and other venues across the country. For additional information, visit nationalshows2.com.

ABOUT THE CHARLESTON GAILLARD CENTER The Charleston Gaillard Center is a 501c3 nonprofit performing arts organization in Charleston, South Carolina, committed to enriching lives through unforgettable experiences. Throughout the year, we provide exceptional programming and vibrant educational opportunities for the community.

Please consider a contribution as we continue to find innovative ways to connect, inspire, and entertain. Donate to support the arts in your community. You can learn more about our educational resources and programming at gaillardcenter.org.

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