Since 2013, LOCKN’ has provided live music fans with one-of-a-kind festival experiences. From rare and exciting collaborations to the festival’s famous rotating stage, the Arrington, VA event goes above and beyond to create magical moments for attendees. However, the magic of LOCKN’ will extend far beyond the main concert field when the it returns to Infinity Downs Farm on August 22nd–25th, 2019.

Located in the Love Triangle, the area surrounding LOCKN’s famous “LOVE” sign, Piano on the Porch sessions are an intimate chance for fans to get up-close-and-personal to their favorite artists. Grab a coffee and some breakfast, sit back and relax, and watch the magic unfold!

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On Friday morning, psychedelic folk masters Jason Crosby and Roger McNamee of Doobie Decibel System (performing as the Doobie Decibel Duo) will hit the Porch Stage. On Saturday, organ master Cory Henry—the Chief Apostle himself—will serenade early risers from the Porch. On Sunday, Vulfpeck crooner and multi-instrumentalist Joey Dosik will handle morning musical duties on the Porch stage.

Joel Cummins (Umphrey’s McGee) – Piano on the Porch – LOCKN’ 2018

Waking up to these intimate performances (starting at 10:30 a.m. each morning) in the beautiful natural surroundings of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a music lover’s dream. A new addition to the festival in 2018, it didn’t take long for the morning Piano on the Porch sessions to produce some memorable highlights. One particularly amazing Piano on The Porch set took place last year when the late Kofi Burbridge overheard a vendor whistling a tune from her vendor booth and brought her on stage to join in for a song. Watch that memorable collaboration below:

Kofi Burbridge – Piano on the Porch – LOCKN’ 2018

Just steps away from the Porch, Garcia’s Forest sits as one of LOCKN’s most unique and beautiful destinations. The vibrant Forest will host daytime and nighttime shows at Garcia’s Forest Stage in addition to a range of activities. The Forest is a BYOB area with plenty of gorgeous greenery, shade, and tucked away spots to throw up your hammock. During the day, Garcia’s Forest will host sets by Portland, OR-based folk-rock outfit Fruition (Friday), Missoula, MT progressive bluegrass quintet The Lil Smokies (Saturday) and Asheville, NC pickers Town Mountain (Sunday).

[Photo: Roger Gupta via LOCKN’]

Once the sun sets, the Forest lights up, creating the perfect atmosphere for LOCKN’s stacked roster of late-night acts to take attendees into the wee hours of the morning with stunning visuals at every turn. Garcia’s Forest will host late-night performances by Dead-inspired psychedelic rock outfit Circles Around The Sun (Thursday), New Orleans funk heavyweights Galactic (Friday), beloved instrumental funk fusion trio Soulive featuring The Infinity Horns (Saturday), and a Sunday night dance party the music of Jerry Garcia, The Jerry Party.

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[Photo: Roger Gupta via LOCKN’]

The magic of the Forest extends beyond the billed performances. On Friday through Sunday, you can start your morning off right in Garcia’s Forest with All Vinyl Vinyasa Yoga presented by Opal Yoga. If you’re looking for a jam to jump into yourself, you can get PICKN’ with guitar master Jay Starling. These open mic sessions will take place in Garcia’s Forest from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Starling, other LOCKN’ artists, and the general audience members will share in song, taking turns leading and simply have fun making music.

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[Photo: Dave Vann via LOCKN’]

LOCKN’s Garcia’s Forest is just another reason there’s no place like it in the world! Grab your tickets now and prepare to be amazed. The buzzing Garcia’s Forest awaits you…

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