Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers at the Fred
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Fri. April 17
Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers, Frederic Brown Jr. Amphitheatre - There are eclectic musicians and then there is Bruce Hornsby. The singer/songwriter pianist has toured as a member of the Grateful Dead, won a GRAMMY® for a bluegrass collaboration with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, released jazz and pop albums, worked on Spike Lee soundtracks and dabbled in avant-garde music. His recent "pop" albums have pushed the meaning of that word to its most flexible boundaries. He tours behind his latest, Indigo Park, another volatile set that shifts from easy going to almost dissonant. Regardless, Hornsby is a consummate pro and his shows reflect those wide ranging influences and impulses. This is touted as "An Evening With" so settle in for a long, very cool night. - Hal Horowitz
From the venue:
Based out of Williamsburg, VA, Hornsby first rose to national prominence with The Way It Is, his 1986 Grammy-winning debut album with The Range. The title track became the most-played song on American radio in 1987 while Tupac Shakur’s timeless song “Changes” builds on “The Way It Is” and set the stage for many subsequent versions of the track.
In 1991, Hornsby collaborated with Bonnie Raitt, playing on her iconic hit “I Can’t Make You Love Me.” Additionally, Hornsby was a part-time member of the Grateful Dead from September 1990 to March 1992, performing over 100 concerts in America and Europe.
The 13-time Grammy nominee has also solidified his status as a highly sought-after collaborator. Hornsby’s own 23 albums have sold over 11 million copies worldwide, and he has appeared on over 100 records including releases with Bob Dylan, Don Henley, the Grateful Dead, Stevie Nicks, Ricky Skaggs, Bob Seger, Chaka Khan, Bon Iver, Brandon Flowers, Bonnie Raitt, Sting, Mavis Staples, Willie Nelson and more. Performance will feature material from throughout Hornsby’s storied career, in addition to new music from his forthcoming album, Indigo Park, arriving April 3rd, 2026.
Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers at the Fred | 04/17/2026 7:30 PM