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Outlaw Music Festival Cancels Oklahoma Date After Storm-Damaged Gear

Organizers plan to restart the tour on July 4 in Austin after assessing storm-damaged equipment.

Willie Nelson performs during the 2017 Outlaw Music Festival at the Joe Louis Arena on July 8, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan.
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Overview

  • A severe storm on June 29 at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Ridgedale, Missouri, forced an evacuation when heavy rains and high winds rolled through the venue.
  • The July 1 concert at El Reno’s Lucky Star Amphitheater was officially canceled and refunds will be issued at the original points of purchase.
  • Festival officials report that waterlogged instruments and key production equipment are being evaluated and replaced for safety.
  • The tour is slated to resume on July 4 at Austin’s Germania Insurance Amphitheater, coinciding with Willie Nelson’s annual Fourth of July Picnic.
  • Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Outlaw Music Festival is co-headlined by Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan alongside artists including the Avett Brothers and Tami Neilson.