SSSSSummer swings on!  Dark Star Orchestra returns to the road this Wednesday, July 26 for our annual evening at the ballpark at Rochester's Silver Stadium (aka Innovative Field) then spends two nights with you at Summer Jam 50 in LaFayette, NY Celebrating 50 Years of the Famed Watkins Glen ‘Summer Jam’ on July 28-29.  The 30th finds us at the Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park, NJ then we cruise up to the Stony Creek Brewery in Branford, CT on August 2 before crossing the Southern Tier running up to Buffalo for an evening at Buffalo's Outer Harbor on August 3.  Tickets and info available at darkstarorchestra.net.  See you there!

Busy Week Ahead!  Catch DSO Wednesday, July 12 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, CA, Friday, July 14 at The Depot in Salt Lake City, and Saturday, July 15 at the ALC Foundation Benefit Concert in Carbondale, CO.  Tickets for all nights on sale now at www.darkstarorchestra.net.

DSO is playing on a mountain in Jackson Hole, WY THIS WEEKEND!

That's something we have not yet done in over 3150 shows 

 Tickets are on sale now: https://snowkingmountain.com/king-concerts/

To say this view from the stage will be 'stunning' is an understatement, so if you're near Wyoming or have been looking to visit there, we have a three-night stand ATOP Snow King Mountain in Jackson Hole.

So much going on!  See you there:

Fri. & Sat. June 16-17: The Salvage Station - Asheville, NC

Fri. June 23: WasFest - Boston, MA

Fri.-Sun. July 7-9: Snow King Mountain - Jackson Hole, WY

Wed. July 12: Nevada County Fairgrounds - Grass Valley, CA

Fri. July 14: The Depot - Salt Lake City

Sat. July 15: ALC Foundation Benefit Concert  - Carbondale, CO

Wed. July 26: Redwings Stadium (Innovation Field) - Rochester, NY

Fri.-Sat. July 28-29: Summer Jam 50 - LaFayette, NY

Sun. July 30: Stone Pony Summer Stage - Asbury Park, NJ

Wed. Aug. 2: Stony Creek Brewery - Branford, CT

Thu. Aug. 3: Buffalo Outer Harbor - Buffalo, NY

Fri. - Sat. August 4-5: Bears Picnic - Blain, PA

Mon. Aug. 7: Hi-Fi Annex - Indianapolis, IN

Wed. Aug. 9: Interlochen Center For The Arts - Interlochen, MI

Thu. Aug. 10: Meijer Gardens - Grand Rapids, MI

Fri. Aug. 11: Agora Theatre - Cleveland, OH

Sat. Aug. 12: Rose Music Center at The Heights - Huber Heights, OH

All tickets on sale now here!

WasFest is a brand new music festival is coming to Boston this Month! Curated by legendary musician-producer Don Was, WasFest is a celebration of collaboration and creativity where an all-star lineup of artists perform unique sets that often feature the album of another musician, Dark Star Orchestra is performing The Grateful Dead's November 14, 1978 Boston Music Hall Show  at the Wang Theatre Friday, June 23 at 7:30pm. 

Tickets are still available here.

The only chance to catch Jeff Mattson & Friends this Spring is at the 10th annual Dark Star Jubilee!  Meet us this weekend, May 26-28, at beautiful Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio and there's still time to save on the gate price by clicking here. This family-friendly event is one of our all-time favorites and we can't wait to see you there!

Come join us and spend your evenings under the stars with Dark Star Orchestra as we perform 2-sets on the beach for 3 Nights plus an afternoon Sunshine Set on the remaining day! As if that wasn’t enough, Jam in the Sand will host shows by friends and very special guests Melvin Seals and JGB plus sets by Circles Around The Sun and Donna The Buffalo!

Spend your days on the beach enjoying everything the all-inclusive resort has to offer including stunning ocean views, landscaped gardens and pools scattered throughout the property. The adults-only resort features a variety of restaurants, pleasant bar settings and daily activities as part of your package. Come celebrate and be a part of this band and fan favorite experience where everyone is treated like a VIP!

Pre-Sale for all returning guests from JITS 10:

Tuesday, May 16 @ 10am EST

Pre-Sale for all returning guests from JITS 1 through 9:

Wednesday, May 17 @ 10am EST

​ Public On Sale:

Thursday, May 18 @ 10am EST

Visit the Jam In The Sand​ website for more info.

💥 Spring Tour! 💥
DSO Spring Tour kicks off May 12 at The Senate in Columbia, SC followed by our debut at The Refinery in Charleston, SC.  We then return to familiar stages at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC, Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington, NC, and The NorVa in Norfolk, VA.
The tour wraps up with a pair of shows at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY and a Sunday night at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe, PA. The bus then heads to Legend Valley for our tenth Dark Star Jubilee over Memorial Day weekend and the only Jeff Mattson & Friends appearance of the season!
 

Tickets are on sale now with information for each show available on our tour dates page.
Dark Star Orchestra Spring Tour 2023
Fri, April 21 - Skull & Roses Festival - Ventrua, CA
Fri, May 12 - The Senate - Columbia, SC
Sat, May 13 - The Refinery - Charleston, SC
Sun, May 14 - The Ritz - Raleigh, NC
Tue, May 16 - Greenfield Lake Amphitheater - Wilmington, NC
Wed, May 17 - The NorVa - Norfolk, VA
Fri, May 19 - The Capitol Theatre - Port Chester, NY
Sat, May 20 - The Capitol Theatre - Port Chester, NY
Sun, May 21 - Penn's Peak - Jim Thorpe, PA
Fri, May 26 - Dark Star Jubilee - Thornville, OH
Sat, May 27 - Dark Star Jubilee - Thornville, OH
Sun, May 28 - Dark Star Jubilee - Thornville, OH

Did someone say SUMMER? 🌹💀🌞💀🌹
The first DSO Summer Tour dates have arrived with a nation-spanning hop from two nights in Asheville, NC to California then to our debut in Carbondale, Colorado for an ALC Foundation Benefit Concert.  Additional dates will be announced so stay tuned! 
Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 AM local time and you can find the full details on the DSO website!

The 10th Annual Dark Star Jubilee Returns to Beautiful Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio May 26-28 and Jeff Mattson & Friends will be making their only appearance of the Spring.  Check out this recap video from last year to get in the spirit!

Tickets and info at darkstarjubilee.com.

DSO Winter Tour East wraps up this weekend with our return to the Railrider Jamboree at Holiday Valley in Ellicottville, New York on Saturday, March 25!  Need a last-minute ticket?  Why not?!

💥 Spring Tour! 💥
After the DSO appearance at the Skull & Roses Festival, DSO Spring Tour kicks off May 12 at The Senate in Columbia, SC followed by our debut at The Refinery in Charleston, SC.  We then return to familiar stages at The Ritz in Raleigh, NC, Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington, NC, and The NorVa in Norfolk, VA.
The tour wraps up with a pair of shows at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY and a Sunday night at Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe, PA. The bus then heads to Legend Valley for our tenth Dark Star Jubilee over Memorial Day weekend and the only Jeff Mattson & Friends appearance of the season!
 

Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 17 with information for each show available on our tour dates page.
Dark Star Orchestra Spring Tour 2023
Fri, April 21 - Skull & Roses Festival - Ventrua, CA
Fri, May 12 - The Senate - Columbia, SC
Sat, May 13 - The Refinery - Charleston, SC
Sun, May 14 - The Ritz - Raleigh, NC
Tue, May 16 - Greenfield Lake Amphitheater - Wilmington, NC
Wed, May 17 - The NorVa - Norfolk, VA
Fri, May 19 - The Capitol Theatre - Port Chester, NY
Sat, May 20 - The Capitol Theatre - Port Chester, NY
Sun, May 21 - Penn's Peak - Jim Thorpe, PA
Fri, May 26 - Dark Star Jubilee - Thornville, OH
Sat, May 27 - Dark Star Jubilee - Thornville, OH
Sun, May 28 - Dark Star Jubilee - Thornville, OH

We'll see you soon:

March 9 - Red Bank, NJ - Count Basie Center for the Arts

March 10 & 11 - Albany, NY - The Palace Theatre 

March 13 - Hartford, CT - Infinity Hall Hartford

March 15 & 16 - Rutland, VT - Paramount Theatre

March 17 - Wilkes-Barre, PA - F.M. Kirby Center

March 18 - Ellicottville, NY - The Rail Rider Jamboree 

All Tickets On Sale Now!

The only chance to catch Jeff Mattson & Friends this Spring is the Dark Star Jubilee!  The 10th Dark Star Jubilee takes place May 26-28 at beautiful Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio and there's still time to save on passes by clicking here. This family-friendly event is one of our all-time favorites and we can't wait to see you there!

DSO Winter Tour 2023 - Tickets On Sale Now!

We are thrilled to kick off our 2023 dates on the Western part of America at some of our favorite towns and venues THIS WEEK:

Thu, Jan 26 - Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ

Fri, Jan 27 - The Novo - Los Angeles, CA

Sat, Jan 28 - Observatory North Park - San Diego, CA

Tue, Jan 31 - Fremont Theatre - San Luis Obispo, CA

Thu, Feb 2 - Crest Theatre - Sacramento, CA

Fri, Feb 3 - The Warfield Theatre - San Francisco, CA

Sat, Feb 4 - The Warfield Theatre - San Francisco, CA

Sun, Feb 5 - Harrah's Lake Tahoe South Shore Room - Stateline, NV

Tue, Feb 7 - The Depot - Salt Lake City, UT

Thu, Feb 9 - Belly Up - Aspen, CO

Thu, Feb 10 - 10 Mile Music Hall - Frisco, CO

Sat, Feb 11 - Mission Ballroom - Denver, CO

Announcing Dark Star Orchestra Winter Tour East! 

We're thrilled to share a new series of dates on the Eastern side of our fine nation kicking off this March! 

March 9 - Red Bank, NJ - Count Basie Center for the Arts 
March 10 & 11 - Albany, NY - The Palace Theatre 
March 13 - Hartford, CT - Infinity Hall Hartford 
March 15 & 16 - Rutland, VT - Paramount Theatre 
March 17 - Wilkes-Barre, PA - F.M. Kirby Center 
March 18 - Ellicottville, NY - The Rail Rider Jamboree 

Tickets on sale this Friday, January 13 at 10 AM ET!

DSO Fall Tour kicks off this week!

We'll celebrate a HUGE milestone on 11/11: 25 years since our first ever performance! Join us back where it all began on Friday, November 11 at The Vic Theatre in Chicago for a 25 year anniversary throw down!

11/3 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue

11/4 - Milwaukee, WI - Riverside Theater

11/5 - Milwaukee, WI - Riverside Theater

11/10 - Nashville, IN - Brown County Music Center

11/11 - Chicago, IL - The Vic Theatre - 25th Anniversary Performance

11/12 - St Louis, MO - The Pageant

11/14 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues Cleveland

11/15 - Montclair, NJ - The Wellmont Theater

11/17 - Richmond, VA - The National

11/18 - Richmond, VA - The National

11/19 - Norfolk, VA - The NorVA

11/20 - Wilmington, DE - The Grand Opera House, Wilmington DE

11/22 - Harrisburg, PA - XL LIVE

11/23 - Jim Thorpe, PA - Penn's Peak

11/25 - Huntington, NY - The Paramount

11/26 - Huntington, NY - Paramount

Dark Star Orchestra's Cosmic New Year's Run has been announced! Join the band for a pair of shows at the State Theatre in Portland, ME on December 28 & 29, and then ring in 2023 at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY on December 30 & 31! 

We are absolutely thrilled to celebrate NYE at The Capitol Theatre and we hope you can join us! 

Tickets to the Cosmic New Year's Run shows go on sale this Friday, visit the DSO tour dates page​ for more information and tickets.

Tickets for Dark Star Orchestra's 25th Anniversary Tour are on sale now! 

Thu, Nov 3​ - First Avenue - Minneapolis, MN 

Fri, Nov 4 &​ Sat, Nov 5​ - Riverside Theater - Milwaukee, WI 

Thu, Nov 10 - Brown County Music Center - Nashville, IN

Fri, Nov 11​ - The Vic - Chicago, IL 

Sat, Nov 12​ - The Pageant - St. Louis, MO 

Mon, Nov 14 - House of Blues - Cleveland, OH

Tue, Nov 15 - The Wellmont - Montclair, NJ

Thu, Nov 17 &​ Fri, Nov 18​ - The National - Richmond, VA 

Sat, Nov 19​ - The NorVa - Norfolk, VA 

Sun, Nov 20​ - The Grand Opera House - Wilmington, DE 

Tue, Nov 22​ - XL Live - Harrisburg, PA 

Wed, Nov 23​ - Penn's Peak - Jim Thorpe, PA 

Fri, Nov 25 &​ Sat, Nov 26​ - The Paramount - Huntington, NY

See you there!

Tune into Jeff Mattson & Friends this Sunday, October 18 at 4pm Eastern for another round of your old and new favorites LIVE from my living room, then get your tickets while you still can for Dark Star Orchestra's Halloween weekend at Showtime At The Drive In taking place October 30 - November 1 in Frederick, Maryland.  Friday and Saturday are evening shows and Sunday is a Sunset Show starting at 4pm.  Details and tickets are available right here.  See you there!

Do you have your 9th Annual Dark Star Jubilee tickets yet?  Join your best DSO friends and family May 23-24, 2020 at beautiful Legend Valley in Thornville, OH for three nights of full 2-set DSO shows, Oteil & Friends, Galactic, Zero (Ft. Steve Kimock, Greg Anton, Pete Sears, & Melvin Seals), The Infamous Stringdusters, Jorma Kaukonen, Keller Williams, Boombox, Marco Benevento, Jeff Mattson & Friends (ft. Rob Barraco, Skip Vangelas, & Lisa Mackey w/ Tom Barraco), Holly Bowling, Rumpke Mountain Boys, Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads, Dino English & The Progfusionals, and Katie Henry Band.  Advance tickets are still available at a $40 savings over the GA gate price, and save $60 on your VIP experience - but only if you buy them now.  Why wait?  It’s our favorite weekend of the year and we can’t wait to see you there!

Jeff Mattson is thrilled to return Jerry Garcia’s Fender Stratocaster, “Alligator” to the stage with Dark Star Orchestra Saturday, February 15 at The Warfield in San Francisco compliments of Alligator’s new owner, Andy Logan.  This guitar was the star of Europe ’72, but has not been on stage since the last time Garcia performed with it on his birthday, August 1, 1973.  If that’s not enough, Jerry’s Martin D-28 acoustic guitar will be on-site for Jeff to use during the acoustic portion of DSO’s recreation of 2/14/70 to be performed at The Warfield the night before on it’s 50th anniversary.  This guitar was with Jerry on the infamous 1970 “Festival Express” rail tour of Canada.  Thank you to Andy Logan whose generosity makes it possible for us all to share in this special piece of sonic history.  Tickets to both nights of this unforgettable run are available here and not expected to last much longer.  See you later, Alligator!

Jeff Mattson may be sitting in Jamaica celebrating DSO’s Jam in the Sand, but to the horizon looks Dark Star Orchestra® Winter Tour 2020 kicking off in Seattle Thursday, February 6.  Join Jeff and DSO that first weekend in Portland and Eugene before heading down to Bend and Ashland, Oregon February 10-11.  Catch up in Chico February 13, then be our Valentine for two nights in San Francisco February 14-15.  Tahoe and Tempe come after before Jeff and DSO swing back in the Golden State to wrap up in Ventura, San Diego, and Los Angeles.  Information and tickets for all shows are available now right here and at venue outlets, and we’ll see you out West!

Join Jeff Mattson and Dark Star Orchestra® ring out the old and ring in the new as we say fare thee well to 2019 at DSO Cosmic New Years, December 28-31.  Run up to Albany first for two nights of pre-celebration in this historic room, then roll down to Montclair for a pair full of fun and surprises.  Cheer 2020 DSO-style to the sounds our favorite music, sweet music with friends and family as we hope to make next year the best it can be.  Tickets are on sale now online and at venue outlets so grab them now.  Happy holidays and have a Cosmic New Year!

Dark Star Orchestra® Fall Tour 2019 is almost over, but there’s still plenty of Jeff Mattson fun to be had this weekend.  Come on down to Richmond, VA December 5 and Washington DC December 6 before DSO Fall tour comes to a close Saturday, December 7 in Norfolk, VA. Jeff returns to the road with DSO for Cosmic New Years, celebrations popping off December 28-29 in Albany, and continuing December 30-31 in Montclair, NJ. Jeff and DSO are grateful to have this time with you and welcome 2020 together.  Happy holidays!