Eclectic mix of acts
It’s an eclectic mix of acts and that was the idea.
“It accomplishes exactly what we wanted,” says Superfly co-founder Rick Farman. “Real diversity but something that’s cohesive.”
That’s always the goal at a Superfly festival.
“Hopefully,” Farman says, “we’ve been one of the leaders of creating these types of balanced lineups.”
Adding to that balance? Huey Lewis and the News.
“We really like having some sort of retro throwbacks artists that haven’t been doing this sort of thing,” says Farman. “And Huey, his show is all about a party. People like to have a good time in Phoenix. People like to get out and party. Huey seemed to check a couple boxes in that he hasn’t been doing this sort of thing. And we feel like his energy matches what we’re trying to do.”
The lineup also features local artists Kongos, Playboy Manbaby, Bogan Via and Luna Aura, selected with the help of the Lost Lake’s local partners, in addition to a Superfly signature experience, the SuperJam, where a curated a group of artists and musicians perform together for a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration.
Tickets on sale now
The three-day event will feature more than 40 artists ranging from “iconic to of-the-moment national talent,” as well as regional and local acts performing on multiple stages across the 75-acre park. There are three main performance areas and a fourth where Farman says they plan to program different types of entertainment, not just music.
Three-day general admission tickets start at $164.50 with VIP tickets starting at $499.50. Tickets are on sale now at LostLakeFestival.com.
The other artists performing are:
Big Gigantic Juanes Crystal Castles Lil Yachty Carla Morrison Danny Brown Highly Suspect Calexico Lil Jon Snakehips NoName BROODS Real Estate Futuristic A Tribe Called Red Tritonal MUNA Johnnyswim JR JR frenship Taylor Bennett Caye The Shelters Lost Lakes With regard to the last name on that list, a folkrock band from Madison, Wisc., Farman says, “We figured they deserve it.”
The festival is created in conjunction with the city of Phoenix, and partners from Stateside Presents, Walter Productions, AndBoogie, Starr Hill and A Beautiful Perspective.
Chris Bianco to lead culinary experience
The Lost Lake Festival was designed to reflects the city’s culture through a curated selection of arts and entertainment, local culinary and beverage offerings, and backyard style game experiences. Local chef and restaurateur, Chris Bianco, owner of Phoenix’s iconic Pizzeria Bianco, will lead Lost Lake Festival’s culinary experience, “Phoenix Flavors.”
Bianco, a James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Southwest, helped spawn a generation of independent and artisanal pizzerias around the country. Festival-goers can enjoy food from dozens of top Phoenix restaurants, and drinks from local breweries and a collection of the region’s best cocktail bars.
In addition to Phoenix Flavors, the culinary experience will include the Pits,a BBQ experience, and the Brewpark, a craft beers and backyard bargames area.
The festival will also feature the Lost Playground, interactive play areas spread throughout the park offering unique twists on large-scale games and sports.
Local artists will be featured with Art of the Valley, highlighting artwork from emerging talent and Phoenix favorites; and Found: The Lost Lake Marketplace,will include a curated selection of crafts, jewelry, clothing, and more from regional makers and creators. ed.masley@arizonarepu blic.com or 602-444-4495. Twitter.com/EdMasley.