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PILGRIMAGE MUSIC & CULTURAL FESTIVAL<br>
ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL 2015 LINEUP<br>
FEATURING:</span></b><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><br>
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</span></b><b><i><span style="font-size:22.0pt">Willie Nelson * The Decemberists * Sheryl Crow * Weezer * Jimmy Cliff * Neko Case * Iron & Wine *
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Dr. John * Punch Brothers * Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires *St. Paul & The Broken Bones *
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The Lone Bellow * Lucius * Preservation Hall Jazz Band * Will Hoge * Saint Motel * John & Jacob *
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><span style="font-size:22.0pt">Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear *<br>
Big Sam's Funky Nation * Rainey Qualley<br>
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</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size:22.0pt">More Artist Announcements To Come!<i><br>
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</i>SEPTEMBER 26 & 27, 2015<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:22.0pt">Tickets On Sale TODAY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="Body"><i>Franklin, TN – April 21, 2015</i> – <b>Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival </b>is thrilled to announce the first wave of artists for their inaugural line-up taking place at The Park at Harlinsdale in Franklin, TN on <b>September 26<sup>
</sup>and 27,</b> <b>2015.</b> Early Bird passes and VIP packages are available beginning today, <a href="http://pilgrimagefestival.com/tickets"><span class="Hyperlink0"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:106%">PRESS HERE</span></span></a>. The festival
is announcing the following acts, with additional artists to be released over the next two months:<br>
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<b> Willie Nelson St. Paul & The Broken Bones
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The Decemberists The Lone Bellow<br>
Sheryl Crow Lucius
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</b><b><span lang="NL"> Weezer</span> Preservation Hall Jazz Band<br>
</b><b><span lang="SV"> Jimmy Cliff Will Hoge</span><br>
</b><b><span lang="FR"> Neko Case Saint Motel
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</b><b><span lang="ES-TRAD"> Iron & Wine John & Jacob</span><br>
Dr. John Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear
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Punch Brothers Big Sam</b><b><span lang="FR">’</span>s Funky Nation<br>
Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires Rainey Qualley
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<i>Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival</i> is a two-day event transforming The Park At Harlinsdale Farm into an oasis of music, food, and culture set against the natural amphitheaters and vistas of this former walking horse farm located in Franklin, TN.
<b>Renowned musical acts</b>, many performing acoustically, will be presented on wood-clad stages reflecting the area’s historic aesthetic. In addition to artists performing their own sets, Pilgrimage will feature
<b><i>Pilgri-mashups</i></b><i> </i>where one-of-a-kind pairings of musicians collaborate with one another on stage as well as the first-ever
<b><i><span lang="DE">Kitchen Stage</span></i></b> and <b><i>Sippin’ </i></b><b><i><span lang="DA">Stage</span></i></b><i><span lang="DA">
</span></i>and <b><i>Little Pilgrim’</i></b><b><i><span lang="DE">s Landing</span></i> specifically for kids</b>. The region’s best food and drink will be on display as well as numerous local artists and artisans creating an all-encompassing festival experience.<br>
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<b>2-Day Early Bird</b> passes and VIP packages are available at a limited price of $169 (2-Day pass) and $399 (2-Day VIP package) and Single Day Passes will be available when full schedule is announced. Additional artists will be announced over the coming
months including headliners. Passes and VIP packages can be purchased via the Pilgrimage website -
<a href="http://pilgrimagefestival.com/tickets"><span class="Hyperlink1">http://pilgrimagefestival.com/tickets</span></a>.
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The festival came about when award-winning singer-songwriter <b><span lang="DE">Kevin Griffin</span></b>, who resides in Franklin, partnered with lifelong buddies and fellow New Orleanians
<b><span lang="DA">W. Brandt Wood</span></b> and <b>Michael Whelan</b> to create a highly curated festival. The trio aspired to highlight the diversity and community spirit of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, tailoring the best elements to Franklin–
a richly historic town just 20 minutes south of Nashville.<br>
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"We wanted to create a multi-genre music festival in a truly unique, spectacular setting like Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, TN," said Griffin. “Not only will you see some of the hottest touring acts from across the nation but hear some of your favorite artists
perform a scaled-down acoustic set that you might have never seen them do before.”<br>
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Not only will the festival drive tourism dollars to Williamson County but a portion of each ticket sale will benefit the City of Franklin. In addition a portion of ticket sales will also benefit
<b>MusiCares®, </b>a nonprofit organization that was established by The Recording Academy<sup>®</sup> to provide a wide range of emergency financial assistance and addiction recovery resources to members of the music community.
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<p class="Body" align="center" style="text-align:center">#MakeThePilgrimage<br>
<a href="http://pilgrimagefestival.com"><span lang="DE" style="color:blue">http://pilgrimagefestival.com</span></a><br>
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<p class="Body" align="center" style="text-align:center"><u>For more information, please contact:</u><u><br>
</u><span lang="FR">Ashley Lanaux</span><u><br>
</u>Press Here<u><br>
</u>323-556-9752<br>
<a href="mailto:ashleyl@pressherepublicity.com"><span class="Hyperlink2"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:106%">ashleyl@pressherepublicity.com</span></span></a>
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