
Indeed in a turn of surprising events, Zac Brown raised curious eyebrows all across the entertainment industry in Las Vegas when he unveiled that his band, Zac Brown Band, will be taking the torch in the prestigious residency program of the Sphere. This pulsating news outran whispers about the likes of Harry Styles, The Eagles or Beyonce possibly seizing the opportunity.
Mind you, Zac Brown Band isn’t wandering into an uncharted territory. U2 and Dead & Company have already graced the visionary Sphere, trailblazing performances into residences that have set the stage alight.
The ever-enthusiastic Zac Brown couldn’t veil his excitement as he shared, “It’s the greatest canvas ever created, and to be one of the first bands to go in there and do it, this is our masterpiece,” while speaking during an episode of comedian Theo Von’s stimulating YouTube podcast. He saw this as his band’s golden opportunity to demonstrate their tremendous capacity as artists.
The Sphere, an innovative auditorium, witnessed its inaugural residency previously in the fall with U2, then granting the reins to Phish. Next in line is Dead & Company with a scheduled slot from May 16th to July 13th.
The online community voiced a mixed reaction to this news, a metaphorical equivalent to puzzled looks and head tilts. “They are good but not Sphere good,” came a response from Twitter user @elbogz, expressing skepticism underneath the tweet from Las Vegas influencer @vegasstarfish, who first brought this news to light.
On the contrary, for anyone wondering about Zac Brown Band’s credentials, they are an established force to reckon with. The band fronted by the 45-year-old country singer, active since the year 2004, has sold a whopping 9 million albums and 20 million singles and has bagged three Grammys including the coveted Best New Artist in 2010.
On another note, the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC), in an upbeat update on Friday via Instagram, revealed a map of the much-anticipated annual electronic dance music (EDM) festival. The diagram draws attention to a host of stages, themed zones, and other attractions which are slated to be spread across every nook and cranny of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway from May 17-19.
With nine heart-thumping stages showcasing an array of EDM acts such as Diplo, Steve Aoki, Dom Dolla, deadmau5, DJ Nake, and Subtronics, along with thrilling carnival rides, immersive themed zones, the EDC promises a pulsating experience worth every penny. Attendees can still snag three-day passes with the most affordable ones identified at Vivid Seats going at $439 before fees and taxes.