Austin's music scene is set to get a hefty dose of country charisma this spring as Willie Nelson's Luck Reunion returns for its 12th year on March 14. Located at Nelson's own ranch in Spicewood, the one-day festival boasts over 40 performers, including Tyler Childers, John Oates, and Old Crow Medicine Show, Relix reports.
With early bird tickets already snatched up, the event promises a robust lineup; Nelson's sons, Lukas and Particle Kid are set to deliver their own tunes, alongside the veteran musician himself, detailed by organizers as an offering of "familiar members of the Luck Family, up-and-comers, and legacy performers coming together in Willie’s backyard",-as they put it in a statement obtained by Relix.
In addition to the music, the festival also serves up something for the foodies, with an "Heirloom: A Celebration of Roots" potluck dinner featuring culinary delights from top chefs including Rick Bayless and B.J. Smith, all to follow Nelson's performance. "Heirloom: A Celebration of Roots" potluck will raise funds for organizations like Farm Aid and the Texas Food and Wine Alliance, per KVUE.
Music aficionados must act quickly, with remaining ticket sales for the show tapped to launch on Feb. 17 at the YETI Flagship Store on Congress Avenue, featuring a performance by Walker Lukens and Friends. Attendees are also being offered a chance to decide who gets the opportunity to join the big stage as part of Southwest Airlines' "On the Rise to Luck Program", which includes a voting process kicking off Feb. 19 for performers like Lou Hazel and Victoria Bigelow, the selection process was detailed by KVUE.
The festival starts at 11 a.m. and besides the tunes, for those preferring a non-alcoholic option, there's a new feature: mocktails in partnership with 1 Million Strong. Directions to the ranch are simple: just head to 1100 Bee Creek Road, a stone's throw outside of Austin proper, and you've arrived at what's not only a musical shindig, but also a monumental tribute nestled in the remnants of Nelson's 1986 film "The Red Headed Stranger," bringing a little history to the party reported Relix.
