(Harris, MI) The Island Resort and Casino will host the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on May 10 and 11, 2024,
as they make their last multi-city concert run they’re calling ALL THE GOOD TIMES: The Farewell Tour.
These special shows will celebrate the music created by the legendary, yet ever-evolving NGDB,
performing a mix of reimagined classics and compelling newer works.
For nearly six decades, the three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has entertained
audiences with their top-shelf musicianship and timeless hits “Mr. Bojangles,” “Fishin’ In The Dark,” “An
American Dream,” and many more. And now, the time has come for the band who has carried a torch for
American country and roots music to say so long to the highways and byways they’ve crossed an
unimaginable number of times throughout their career.
On March 21st, 2024, the Dirt Band will kick off the first leg of their last traditionally scheduled gigs, ALL
THE GOOD TIMES: The Farewell Tour. No need to fret, this isn’t goodbye forever, but it will be the last
fans see of multi-city runs and long bus rides from the group that helmed the multi-artist Will The Circle
Be Unbroken series that featured the likes of Mother Maybelle Carter, Doc Watson, Earl Scruggs,
Emmylou Harris, Taj Mahal, Levon Helm, and dozens more.
“‘All The Good Times’ perfectly describes our career,” said the band in a statement this week. “Playing
our music for Dirt Band fans all over the world has been an incredible experience for us. The most
important part of that has been the connection to our audience—that beautiful communal give and take is
like nothing else. That’s the very spirit we’ll be celebrating as we head into our farewell tour. We really
look forward to seeing you folks. Good times will be had by all!”
About Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: With one of the best lineups in the group’s storied history, The Nitty Gritty
Dirt Band, featuring founding members Jeff Hanna (lead vocals, guitar) and Jimmie Fadden (drums,
harmonica, vocals); longtime bandmate Bob Carpenter (keys, vocals)—a member since 1980; along with
Jim Photoglo (bass, vocals); Jaime Hanna (guitar, vocals); and Ross Holmes (fiddle, mandolin, vocals);
remains one of the most accomplished bands in American roots music. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band played
their first gig in 1966 in Southern California as a jug band and by 1969 had become a cornerstone of the
burgeoning country-rock community. Their career breakthrough came in 1970 with the release of the
record Uncle Charlie & His Dog Teddy and the single “Mr. Bojangles,” a folksy Top 10 pop hit that brought
roots music to the national forefront. In 1972, they released the first of three groundbreaking Will The
Circle Be Unbroken records, collaborating with many of the best bluegrass, country, and folk artists in the
world. The band also has enjoyed vast success on the U.S. Country charts with hits like “Fishin’ In The
Dark,” “Modern Day Romance,” and “Long Hard Road.” The Dirt Band are GRAMMY, CMA, and IBMA
Award winners, and their Nitty Gritty Dirt Band & Friends – Fifty Years, Circlin’ Back! for PBS was an
Emmy Award-winning television special. The Dirt Band’s latest album, Dirt Does Dylan—released in
2022—has received widespread critical acclaim. More at nittygritty.com/history.
Tickets to see The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band ALL THE GOOD TIMES: The Farewell Tour go on-sale
Friday, January 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. ET. Purchase by phone with credit card: 877-ISL-SHOW or
online: islandresortandcasino.com
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About Island Resort & Casino – Located in Michigan’s scenic Upper Peninsula 15 minutes west of Escanaba, Island
Resort & Casino is one of the Midwest’s largest golf, casino and entertainment resort destinations. The resort
features over 450 guest rooms, more than 1,200 of the latest slots, a poker room, various gaming tables and a bingo
hall, two championship golf courses, the luxurious Drift Spa, an RV Park, a headline entertainment showroom, a
dedicated Sportsbook space, a pool with waterpark features, a customizable, expansive convention space and
enough dining choices to please every palette. The Island Resort and Casino is easily accessible via two regional
airports in Escanaba and Marquette connecting through Detroit, Saginaw, Lansing or Grand Rapids. Plan your stay
now and get ready to experience more!
For more information, visit www.islandresortandcasino.com
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