Slash to bring S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival to Artpark

Tickets on sale this Friday for July 30 concert

Artpark & Company Press Release

As part of Artpark & Company’s 50th anniversary season, Slash will bring his S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival to the Artpark Amphitheater on Tuesday, July 30. The 5:30 p.m. concert also will feature Keb’ Mo’, ZZ Ward and Robert Randolph. S.E.R.P.E.N.T. stands for Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N’ Tolerance. Starring Slash on all dates, the festival is a celebration of the blues.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, March 15, and start at $29 for general admission (carry-in chairs and blankets permitted). Front-of-stage (standing only) tickets are $79, while reserved seats are $89. Purchase online at ticketmaster.com or over the phone by calling the box office at 716-754-4375.

The Artpark & Company box office is closed for in-person purchases until further notice due to construction on the venue grounds. Tickets will not be sold in person at the box office. They are only available online or via the phone.

This concert is presented by Artpark. Visit artpark.net for more information.

Slash photo by Gene Kirkland // provided by Prime PR Group

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More on Slash

As the legendary lead guitarist for Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver – not to mention his own celebrated solo work – Slash is widely regarded as one of the most influential and revered guitarists today. He also has the ability to take something old and make it new again. This is the philosophy behind his new album, “Orgy of the Damned,” a collection of 12 dynamic songs (to be released on May 17) that shakes up and revitalizes blues classics with a stripped-down, instinctive approach. Working in a similar way to his 2010 self-titled solo LP “Slash,” which featured multiple guest vocalists, the acclaimed guitarist teamed up with numerous musicians and singers to create a singular expression that pays homage to the blues. By celebrating both well-known and largely undiscovered songs, Slash offers a nostalgic nod to the past while reinvigorating the songs with his inimitable guitar playing and the spirit of collaboration.

More on Keb’ Mo’

With five Grammys, 14 Blues Foundation Awards, and a groundbreaking career spanning nearly 50 years under his belt, Keb’ Mo’s got nothing left to prove. Just don’t tell him that. Keb’s newest album, “Good To Be,” weaves together the sounds of his childhood in Compton with the influences of his adopted hometown of Nashville, drawing on country, soul and blues to craft a heartwarming tapestry that transcends genre and geography as it celebrates the power of love and resilience, growth and gratitude, hope and memory.

More on ZZ Ward

ZZ Ward is an American singer-songwriter known for her unique blend of blues, rock and hip-hop influences. Her music seamlessly fuses soulful vocals with gritty guitar riffs, creating a dynamic sound and distinctive style has gained her recognition in the contemporary music scene, making her a captivating presence in the realm of modern blues and alternative rock.

More on Robert Randolph

What do classic rock heavyweights Elton John, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Dave Matthews, John Mayer, LeAnn Rimes, Darius Rucker, Ozzy Osbourne and Metallica all have in common? At some point in their career, they wanted to incorporate the singing sound of the pedal steel guitar – and they all called in the same person to do it: Robert Randolph.

Artpark Event Schedule

2024 events at Artpark include: Gary Clark Jr. (May 25); Los Lonely Boys (May 31); Sarah McLachlan (June 18); Bonnie Raitt (June 21); Dispatch (June 28); Norah Jones (July 6) The opera “Tosca” (July 12, 14); Train (July 19); The Flaming Lips (July 22); Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo (July 24): Two Door Cinema Club (July 29); Slash S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival with Keb’ Mo’, ZZ Ward and Robert Randolph (July 30); Backroads Blues Festival featuring Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jimmie Vaughan, Bobby Rush, and Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel (Aug. 10); Gin Blossoms + Toad the Wet Sprocket and Vertical Horizon (Aug. 11); Stray Cats (Aug. 13); Blues Traveler with Big Head Todd & The Monsters (Aug. 16); Bush (Aug. 17); Tedeschi Trucks Band (Aug. 20); O.A.R. (Aug. 27); Cole Swindell (Aug. 29); and Cage The Elephant + Young The Giant (Sept. 7).

The new Artpark & Company season is sponsored and supported in part by: M&T Bank; Cullen Foundation; New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; Parks & Trails New York; Town of Lewiston; Niagara County Legislature; New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature; HSBC Bank; Labatt Blue Light; Bud Light; Southern Tier Brewing; Buffalocal; and Northtown Automotive Companies.