Once best known as the lead vocalist and main composer of the bands Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin, indie king Andrew McMahon has risen up under a solo moniker to critical and commercial success. Imbuing his upbeat pop with a trademark warmth and optimism, his blend of synths and electronic soundscapes is coupled with razor-sharp on-the-nose phrasing and definitive pop moments.

The Infamous Stringdusters are at the forefront of a new movement in bluegrass music. Their unmatched virtuosity has enabled them to take acoustic music to a completely new level. Described as a future supergroup, phenomenon and flawless by bluegrass critics. Infamous Stringdusters are hitting the road with their jam band roots and their incredible instrumental sets on this incredible tour. The band states they're excited to feel the positive energy that is given off at every one of their shows.

Singer-songwriter Don McLean has more than his fair share of great songs to his name, but one stands head and shoulder above the others. Released in 1971, the epic 'American Pie' remains one of the great tracks in popular music history. Expect to hear that and more on one of McLean's live dates this year.

When it comes to hook-heavy, euphoric power pop, it doesn't get better than The New Pornographers. Led by A.C. Newman, a songwriter seemingly capable of summoning up instantly earwormy melodies on a whim, this Canadian supergroup (which also boasts Neko Case amongst its ranks) is ready to take their unique live show on the road again, bringing the indie joy to you.

Giants of Indie Rock, Dinosaur Jr, are back on the road, bringing their influential and still scintillating live show and legacy to both new fans and those who were there from the start. Once described by the BBC as being "frighteningly ahead of their time", the band, formed in 1984, brought distorted guitar and energetic solos back from the ashes, becoming a major influence on later acts such as Nirvana, Radiohead and the Pixies.

Grab your leather jackets and get ready to rock! American rock band The Wallflowers are hitting the road, celebrating 30 years of Bringing Down The Horse on tour. Formed in 1989 by Jakob Dylan and guitarist Tobi Miller, the landmark 1996 album brought the group to mainstream attention, spawning four hit singles with 'One Headlight', garnering them two Grammy Award wins. Expect to hear the record in its entirety and in sequence on this very special cross-country jaunt.