We’re pleased to be part of the String Cheese Incident’s SUWANEE HULAWEEN, taking place Halloween weekend (10/31-11/2) at Suwanee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida.  Big Gigantic also joins in on the fun, with more announcements coming soon.  Early Bird tickets go on sale this Friday 6/21, grab all the details at www.stringcheeseincident.com.

Grab STS9 gear for your summer travels now during our annual Summer Merch Sale. You’ll find savings of up to 75% off throughout the store AND as a special thank you, if you spend over $20 on merch we’ll give you a $5 credit to use towards your next purchase at STS9. Spend $50 or more and you’ll get a $15 credit. Spend $100 and get a $40 credit!

PLUS, every purchase will be entered into a drawing where one lucky winner will receive a VIP trip to see STS9 at Red Rocks in September, including airfare, hotel room, tickets and VIP passes!

Check out the selection of deeply discounted t-shirts, hoodies, posters, music & lots more now at www.STS9Store.com.

In addition to all of the great artists who performed, the 2013 Wakarusa Festival was noteworthy for the extreme wind and weather that caused massive cancellations, including half of our 1st set and our scheduled 2nd set of the weekend. We wish we could have played more music and to make it up to y’all, we’re offering the May 30th Main Stage set for FREE digital download!
Catch the band in fine form, along with fellow 1320 Records artist Russ Liquid’s Liquid Horns, who make guest appearances throughout the set. Head to 1320 Records to grab your copy now!

2013.05.30 :: Wakarusa Festival :: Ozark, AR
SET: Intro, Shock Doctrine*, Kamuy, Kabuki, Golden Gate, Golden Gate, Arigato*, Vibyl*, Circus, March*
*w/ Russ Liquid & Liquid Horns

STS9 has been confirmed to play the inaugural Life Is Beautiful festival October 26th & 27th featuring an unprecedented lineup of musicians, chefs, artists and speakers to entertain, engage and encourage taking place in Las Vegas, NV.  We’ll be joining an eclectic musical lineup that includes The Killers, Imagine Dragons, Pretty Lights, Beck, Jurassic 5 and much more.  Grab all the details at www.lifeisbeautifulfestival.com.  Tickets go on sale June 7th RIGHT HERE.

It was a pleasure to return to Summer Camp and perform two shows for y’all!   Special thanks to Russ Liquid, Dom Lalli, and all the other horn players for contributing their awesome talents.  Check out the setlists below, and download your copy at 1320Records.com.

2013.05.24 :: Summer Camp (Moonshine Stage) :: Chillicothe, IL
SET: Kabuki, Golden Gate, Bigs, March*, Scheme, Hidden Hand Hidden Fist*, 2001*, Abcees*, Vibyl, 20-12, Simulator*, When The Dust Settles
*w/ Russ Liquid & Liquid Horns
For more info on Russ Liquid and the Liquid Horns, visit his website: www.russliquid.com

2013.05.25 :: Summer Camp (Red Barn Stage) :: Chillicothe, IL
SET: EHM, Rent, Vapors, Arigato, Grow, What Is Love?, Awesome feat. Cool Kids (STS9 remix), The Unquestionable Supremacy of Nature, Really What?*, Inspire Strikes Back
*w/ Dominic Lalli

It’s our pleasure to announce that fellow 1320 Records artist Up Until Now is on board to kick off each night of our Summer run with Umphrey’s McGee!

Grab dates, details & tickets RIGHT HERE.

Get your free copy of UUN’s “Pleasure Sessions” EP HERE.

Relive STS9′s Winter tour! The full video from our shows at Oakland’s Fox Theater on March 1st and Los Angeles’ Palladium on March 2nd are available now in your choice of multiple formats -  head on over to www.STS9Store.com to secure your physical copy on DVD or BLU RAY, or you can download the DIGITAL VIDEO now at www.TourGigs.com.  We’re sure you will enjoy these HD captures of some top notch live STS9!

STS9 & Umphrey’s McGee are proud to announce a summer tour for the ages. Uniting for an extended co-bill tour for the first time in five years, this thrilling collaboration will visit some of the finest amphitheaters and concert venues in the eastern half of the US.

If you want to rock these shows in style, VIP is the way to go! We are offering VIP packages in Louisville, Indianapolis, Rochester Hills, Kansas City, St. Louis, Nashville, Raleigh, Charlotte, Richmond, Philadelphia, and Vienna. Deluxe VIP and travel packages will be offered in Chicago, Alpharetta, and Boston.  Our VIP packages include preferred seating, early entry, signed posters, limited edition merchandise items, commemorative laminates, MP3 downloads, and more.  Our deluxe VIP packages have the added bonus of a meet and greet with both bands as well as the option to purchase a travel package. Each VIP package purchased with 4 guests will receive a 15% discount for a total of $475 and each deluxe package purchased with 4 guests will receive a 15% discount for a total of $779.

Hotel pricing is based on a per person, per room price structure: i.e. a triple room occupancy rate is based on three (3) people in one (1) room, where all three people receive the VIP package amenities. For double occupancy rooms, please specify whether you would like a King (one bed) or double (two beds) at the time of reservation so we can make sure the proper room is held.

Tickets go on-sale WED MAY 1st at NOON est via www.STS9Store.com.

If you have any questions regarding the VIP Travel Packages, want to take advantage of a payment plan option, or are interested in a non-VIP travel package, please contact Travel Package Guest Relations directly at VIP@umphreys.com.

If you are interested in taking advantage of the Headphones and Snowcones upgrade please email headphones@umphreys.com.

VIP ONLY and TRAVEL PACKAGE PRICING and AMENITIES

August 15th, Thursday, Louisville, KY – Louisville Palace Theater – $139
• One (1) VIP ticket with premier viewing access – reserved seating in the front orchestra
• Early entry to the venue
• Limited Edition signed tour poster
• Limited Edition VIP merch Item
• One (1) VIP commemorative laminate
• One (1) MP3 digital download of each band’s performance
• Dedicated onsite VIP event staff
• Option to upgrade into our Headphones and Snowcones program. A groundbreaking experience featuring a pristine live audio mix delivered via in-ear monitors & audiophile headphones for STS9 & UM.
• Each night 4 VIPs will be randomly selected to receive after-show backstage passes

August 16th, Friday, Indianapolis, IN – Lawn @ White River – $139
• One (1) VIP ticket with premier viewing access
• Early entry to the venue
• Exclusive VIP entrance
• Limited Edition signed tour poster
• Limited Edition VIP merch Item
• One (1) VIP commemorative laminate
• One (1) MP3 digital download of each band’s performance
• Dedicated onsite VIP event staff
• Option to upgrade into our Headphones and Snowcones program. A groundbreaking experience featuring a pristine live audio mix delivered via in-ear monitors & audiophile headphones for STS9 & UM.
• Each night 4 VIPs will be randomly selected to receive after-show backstage passes

August 17th, Saturday, Chicago, IL – Charter One Pavilion @ Northerly Island – $229
• One (1) VIP ticket with premier viewing access
• Cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres and meet and greet with both bands
• Early entry to the venue
• Exclusive VIP entrance
• Limited Edition signed tour poster
• Limited Edition VIP merch Item
• One (1) VIP commemorative laminate
• One (1) MP3 digital download of each band’s performance
• Professional photographer on hand to capture you hanging with the bands
• Dedicated onsite VIP event staff
• Option to upgrade into our Headphones and Snowcones program. A groundbreaking experience featuring a pristine live audio mix delivered via in-ear monitors & audiophile headphones for STS9 & UM.
• Each night 4 VIPs will be randomly selected to receive after-show backstage passes

CHICAGO TRAVEL PACKAGE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: ONE- & TWO-NIGHT PACKAGES
One and two night travel package offers at the stylish luxury boutique Hotel Allegro, located just 1.7 miles from Charter One Pavilion. Our travel packages include famous Chicago trolley style transportation to and from the venue.

One-Night VIP Travel Package Options (08.17 thru 08.18)
$478.00 single occupancy
$737.00 double occupancy ($368.50 per person) King or Double
$1,016.00 triple occupancy ($338.67 per person) Double Beds
$1,295.00 quad occupancy ($323.75 per person) Double Beds
Two-Night VIP Travel Package Options (08.16 thru 08.18)
$697.00 single occupancy
$956.00 double occupancy ($289.75 per person) King or Double
$1,255.00 triple occupancy ($418.33 per person) Double Beds
$1,554.00 quad occupancy ($388.50 per person) Double Beds

August 18th, Sunday, Auburn Hills, MI – Meadow Brook Music Festival – $139
• One (1) VIP ticket with premier viewing access within the first 10 rows of seating
• Early entry to the venue
• Exclusive VIP entrance
• Limited Edition signed tour poster
• Limited Edition VIP merch Item
• One (1) VIP commemorative laminate
• One (1) MP3 digital download of each band’s performance
• Dedicated onsite VIP event staff
• Option to upgrade into our Headphones and Snowcones program. A groundbreaking experience featuring a pristine live audio mix delivered via in-ear monitors & audiophile headphones for STS9 & UM.
• Each night 4 VIPs will be randomly selected to receive after-show backstage passes

August 21st, Wednesday, Kansas City, MO – Crossroads KC – $139
• One (1) VIP ticket with premier viewing access
• Air conditioned VIP Lounge
• Exclusive VIP only bar
• Free Parking directly next to venue
• Early entry to the venue
• Exclusive VIP entrance
• Limited Edition signed tour poster
• Limited Edition VIP merch Item
• One (1) VIP commemorative laminate
• One (1) MP3 digital download of each band’s performance
• Dedicated onsite VIP event staff
• Option to upgrade into our Headphones and Snowcones program. A groundbreaking experience featuring a pristine live audio mix delivered via in-ear monitors & audiophile headphones for STS9 & UM.
• Each night 4 VIPs will be randomly selected to receive after-show backstage passes

August 22nd, Thursday, St. Louis, MO – Chesterfield Amphitheater – $139
• One (1) VIP ticket with premier viewing access
• Early entry to the venue
• Limited Edition signed tour poster
• Limited Edition VIP merch Item
• One (1) VIP commemorative laminate
• One (1) MP3 digital download of each band’s performance
• Dedicated onsite VIP event staff
• Option to upgrade into our Headphones and Snowcones program. A groundbreaking experience featuring a pristine live audio mix delivered via in-ear monitors & audiophile headphones for STS9 & UM.
• Each night 4 VIPs will be randomly selected to receive after-show backstage passes

August 23rd, Friday, Nashville, TN – Riverfront Park – $139
• One (1) VIP ticket with premier viewing access
• Exclusive VIP only bar
• Private VIP restrooms
• Early entry to the venue
• Exclusive VIP entrance
• Limited Edition signed tour poster
• Limited Edition VIP merch Item
• One (1) VIP commemorative laminate
• One (1) MP3 digital download of each band’s performance
• Dedicated onsite VIP event staff
• Option to upgrade into our Headphones and Snowcones program. A groundbreaking experience featuring a pristine live audio mix delivered via in-ear monitors & audiophile headphones for STS9 & UM.
• Each night 4 VIPs will be randomly selected to receive after-show backstage passes

August 24th, Saturday, Alpharetta, GA – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre – $229
• One (1) VIP ticket with premier viewing access
• Cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres and meet and greet with both bands
• Early entry to the venue
• Exclusive VIP entrance
• Limited Edition signed tour poster
• Limited Edition VIP merch Item
• One (1) VIP commemorative laminate
• One (1) MP3 digital download of each band’s performance
• Professional photographer on hand to capture you hanging with the bands
• Dedicated onsite VIP event staff
• Option to upgrade into our Headphones and Snowcones program. A groundbreaking experience featuring a pristine live audio mix delivered via in-ear monitors & audiophile headphones for STS9 & UM.
• Each night 4 VIPs will be randomly selected to receive after-show backstage passes

ALPHARETTA TRAVEL PACKAGE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: ONE- & TWO-NIGHT PACKAGES
One and two night travel package offers at the contemporary Hyatt Place North Point located just 1.7 miles from Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. Our travel packages will also include transportation to and from the venue.

One-Night VIP Travel Package Options (08.24 thru 08.25)
$343.00 single occupancy
$602.00 double occupancy ($301.00 per person) King or Double
$771.00 triple occupancy ($257.00 per person) Double Beds
$1000.00 quad occupancy ($250.00 per person) Double Beds
Two-Night VIP Travel Package Options (08.23 thru 08.25)
$427.00 single occupancy
$686.00 double occupancy ($343.00 per person) King or Double
$945.00 triple occupancy ($315.00 per person) Double Beds
$1,084.00 quad occupancy ($271.00 per person) Double Beds

August 25th, Sunday, Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater – $139
• One (1) VIP ticket with premier viewing access with in the first 10 rows of the venue
• Early entry to the venue
• Limited Edition signed tour poster
• Limited Edition VIP merch Item
• One (1) VIP commemorative laminate
• One (1) MP3 digital download of each band’s performance
• Dedicated onsite VIP event staff
• Option to upgrade into our Headphones and Snowcones program. A groundbreaking experience featuring a pristine live audio mix delivered via in-ear monitors & audiophile headphones for STS9 & UM.
• Each night 4 VIPs will be randomly selected to receive after-show backstage passes

August 28th, Wednesday, Charlotte, NC – Time Warner Uptown Amphitheatre – $139
• One (1) VIP ticket with premier viewing access
• Early entry to the venue
• Exclusive VIP entrance
• Limited Edition signed tour poster
• Limited Edition VIP merch Item
• One (1) VIP commemorative laminate
• One (1) MP3 digital download of each band’s performance
• Dedicated onsite VIP event staff
• Option to upgrade into our Headphones and Snowcones program. A groundbreaking experience featuring a pristine live audio mix delivered via in-ear monitors & audiophile headphones for STS9 & UM.
• Each night 4 VIPs will be randomly selected to receive after-show backstage passes

August 29th,Thursday, Richmond, VA – Brown’s Island – $139
• One (1) VIP ticket with premier viewing access
• Early entry to the venue
• Limited Edition signed tour poster
• Limited Edition VIP merch Item
• One (1) VIP commemorative laminate
• One (1) MP3 digital download of each band’s performance
• Dedicated onsite VIP event staff
• Option to upgrade into our Headphones and Snowcones program. A groundbreaking experience featuring a pristine live audio mix delivered via in-ear monitors & audiophile headphones for STS9 & UM.
• Each night 4 VIPs will be randomly selected to receive after-show backstage passes

August 30th, Friday, Philadelphia, PA – Mann Music Center – $139
• One (1) VIP ticket with premier viewing access near the soundboard
• Early entry to the venue
• Limited Edition signed tour poster
• Limited Edition VIP merch Item
• One (1) VIP commemorative laminate
• One (1) MP3 digital download of each band’s performance
• Dedicated onsite VIP event staff
• Option to upgrade into our Headphones and Snowcones program. A groundbreaking experience featuring a pristine live audio mix delivered via in-ear monitors & audiophile headphones for STS9 & UM.
• Each night 4 VIPs will be randomly selected to receive after-show backstage passes

August 31st, Saturday, Boston, MA – Bank of America Pavilion – $229
• One (1) VIP ticket with premier viewing access within the first 15 rows
• Cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres and meet and greet with both bands
• Early entry to the venue
• Limited Edition signed tour poster
• Limited Edition VIP merch Item
• One (1) VIP commemorative laminate
• One (1) MP3 digital download of each band’s performance
• Professional photographer on hand to capture you hanging with the bands
• Dedicated onsite VIP event staff
• Option to upgrade into our Headphones and Snowcones program. A groundbreaking experience featuring a pristine live audio mix delivered via in-ear monitors & audiophile headphones for STS9 & UM.
• Each night 4 VIPs will be randomly selected to receive after-show backstage passes

BOSTON TRAVEL PACKAGE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: ONE- & TWO-NIGHT PACKAGES
One and two night travel package offers at the sophisticated Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel located just .2
miles from the Bank of America Pavilion.

One-Night VIP Travel Package Options (08.24 thru 08.25)
$478.00 single occupancy
$707.00 double occupancy ($353.50 per person) King or Double
$936.00 triple occupancy ($312.00 per person) Double Beds
$1,165.00 quad occupancy ($291.25 per person) Double Beds
VIP ONLY and TRAVEL PACKAGE PRICING and AMENITIES
Two-Night VIP Travel Package Options (08.23 thru 08.25)
$727.00 single occupancy
$956.00 double occupancy ($478.00 per person) King or Double
$1,185.00 triple occupancy ($395.00 per person) Double Beds
$1,414.00 quad occupancy ($353.50 per person) Double Beds

September 1st, Sunday, Vienna, VA – Filene Center @ Wolf Trap – $139
• One (1) VIP ticket with reserved premier viewing access within the first 10 rows
• Limited Edition signed tour poster
• Limited Edition VIP merch Item
• One (1) VIP commemorative laminate
• One (1) MP3 digital download of each band’s performance
• Dedicated onsite VIP event staff
• Option to upgrade into our Headphones and Snowcones program. A groundbreaking experience featuring a pristine live audio mix delivered via in-ear monitors & audiophile headphones for STS9 & UM.
• Each night 4 VIPs will be randomly selected to receive after-show backstage passes
Please note: all VIP package purchases are FINAL sale. If you are unable to attend or use all of your VIP package elements, you are responsible for letting us know if someone else will be using your package. All name changes be submitted in writing to info@sts9.com at least 72 hours prior to the event.

STS9 will be headlining the Summer Set Festival in Somerset, WISCO this coming August 9th – 11th, alongside Passion Pit, Big Gigantic, Diplo & many many more.  For tickets & all info, head to www.SummerSetFestival.com.