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Brace yourselves, because the “ATLiens” are taking the stage at home.
The respected Atlanta rap duo of Andre 3000 and Big Boi hasn't performed live in a decade, which will change when their reunion commences April 11 at Coachella in California.
The timing of this re-emergence is the 20-year anniversary of "Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik," the duo's groundbreaking debut. Joining OutKast April 25-27 at Kingston Downs, located about 60 miles north of downtown Atlanta) will be more than 75 acts including Pretty Lights, Foster the People, STS9, J. Cole, Janelle Monae, Major Lazer, Krewella, Big Gigantic, Sleigh Bells, Chance the Rapper, Matt & Kim and Thievery Corporation.
The acts will play on four performance areas spread across a 5,000-acre site, which will include campgrounds, the Georgia Eats Food court, bars, carnival rides and games and free water stations.
Three-day weekend passes begin at $180 with an array of options available, including three levels of VIP ticketing, luxury camping options and travel packages. The festival will provide daily shuttle service from Atlanta (and other locations throughout the area) starting at $50. More details will be announced closer to the festival date.
Early-bird general admission tickets are already on sale. Visit www.counterpointfestival.com for other ticketing options.
Meanwhile, the Shaky Knees Music Festival announced the lineup for its second year.
The indie rock event that runs May 9-11 is moving to Atlantic Station and is bringing a bigger lineup of bands that includes The National, Modest Mouse, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Spoon, Local Natives, The Gaslight Anthem, Violent Femmes, Cage the Elephant, Portugal. The Man, Dropkick Murphys, Conor Oberst and Iron & Wine.
Tickets for Shaky Knees go on sale Friday. A three-day pass starts at $150. For more information, visit www.shakykneesfestival.com.
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