Michael Franti, Steel Pulse to play free shows at Teton Village

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has announced nationally acclaimed artist, Michael Franti and Spearhead, as the main stage act for the Inaugural Jackson Hole Rendezvous.

The Jackson Hole Rendezvous is a three-day spring lifestyle and music festival taking place from March 27-30, 2014. The multi-day event kicks off Thursday, March 27th with a free concert in the town of Jackson at the Snow King Arena, featuring Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, local favorite Mandatory Air will open the show. The free live music then heads to Teton Village on Friday night with DJ Logic opening the main stage followed by reggae legends Steel Pulse. Fireworks display culminate the evening’s festivities. Then on Saturday March 29th, Michael Franti and Spearhead will rock the concert area in Teton Village before the night closes with another massive fireworks display.

On Friday and Saturday night Private Reserve tickets are available to guests who prefer access to a private, premiere viewing area adjacent to the stage as well as complimentary food and beverages.


Jackson Hole Rendezvous is a gathering of mountain and music lovers from around the country, here to celebrate another spectacular winter and the arrival of spring. Under the bright skies of the warm spring sun, Jackson Hole Rendezvous will be headlined by Michael Franti and will also include a range of other events such as the Pole, Peddle, Paddle, The Marmot Coombs Classic – a celebration of skiing in memory of the late Doug Coombs, the après-crowd pleaser Music under the Tram, contest giveaways and other base area activities. Doors open for all three shows at 6pm and offer free admission with food and beverage offerings in the venue.


“This year, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is investing in expanding our spring event as a way of saying thank you to our guests for an incredible season together,” said Anna Olson, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Marketing Director. “It is the perfect way to close the season –three nights of free concerts both in town and on the mountain and perfect spring skiing conditions as a result of near record-breaking February snowfall.” 

Jackson Hole Rendezvous is brought to you by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort with the generous support of our sponsors. Including Bud Light, Jeep: The Official Vehicle of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Marmot, Gore Tex, GoPro, Teton County Travel and Tourism Tax Board (4JH), Teton Village Association, Freeskier Magazine and Snowboard Magazine.=

This article appeared on the Teton Valley News website on March 17, 2014.