Following the feverishly received announcement of its debut this year – THE MIDNIGHT SUN WEEKENDER – is thrilled to announce a sensational second wave of artists who will be heading to the new Scottish festival this Spring.
In a UK festival exclusive, JOHN FOGERTY will take his rightful place at the top of the bill for a blockbuster Saturday night headline slot (27 May). A founding member of Creedence Clearwater Revival and superstar West Coast singer-songwriter, Fogerty’s credentials as a legend of rock’n’roll are indisputable.
Masterminding nine top-10 singles and five top-10 albums on the Billboard charts during his time in Creedence, Fogerty blazed a trail that burns as vividly now as it did when they disbanded all-too-soon in 1972. Formally acknowledged with an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the band in 1993, John Fogerty has also led a highly successful solo career. Releasing 11 acclaimed studio albums under his own name, including 1973’s ‘The Blue Ridge Rangers’ and most recently ‘Fogerty’s Factory’ (2020); Fogerty’s achievements have seen him recognised in both of Rolling Stone Magazine’s lists of the 100 Greatest Songwriters (at No.40) and the 100 Greatest Singers (at No.72).
His confirmation to headline Midnight Sun Weekender also follows the recent international news that Fogerty has reclaimed the global publishing rights to the entire Creedence Clearwater Revival back catalogue for the first time in 50 years. The proud owner once more of classics like “Bad Moon Rising”, “Fortunate Son”, “Have You Ever Seen The Rain”, “Proud Mary” and countless others; expect a celebratory, career-spanning set for the ages.
In addition, the Midnight Sun Weekender is also delighted to announce even more names for the 2023 event. Supporting Fogerty on the Saturday evening will be THE LEWIS ALLSTARS, a gloriously rag-tag supergroup of some of the Island of Lewis’ finest musicians, who will be coming together for a set of choice covers and surprises guaranteed to get the festival crowd going. More details to be announced soon.
Promising a riotous blend of Western Swing, Country, Folk, Americana, Rockabilly, Gypsy Jazz not to mention Rhythm and Blues, Scottish risers AWKWARD FAMILY PORTRAIT also stake their place on the inaugural Midnight Sun Weekender line up.
Plus, bringing a sprinkling of psychedelic stardust to Stornoway, LA outfit HEARTY HAR have confirmed their place at the Outer Hebrides bash. Blending modern psychedelia with vintage garage rock sounds, brothers Shane Fogerty (guitar/vocals) and Tyler Fogerty (guitar/vocals) will be helming a mesmeric mid-afternoon set to behold.