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Why did Mike Olson quit Lake Street Dive?

A note from Olson explaining his decision was posted on the band's social media accounts. “After 16 years playing in Lake Street Dive, it is time for a change,” Olson wrote. “I'm going to hang up my trumpet, and let someone else take a turn on the tour bus.” Mike went on to thank the fans for their support.

Where can I see Lake Street Dive?

Lake Street Dive tour venues

Hollywood Bowl.
The Anthem.
Thompsons Point.
The Rose Music Center at The Heights.
Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center.
Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre.
Live Oak Bank Pavillion.
Virginia Credit Union LIVE! at Richmond Raceway.

Correspondingly, how long is lake street dive show?

about 2-3 hours

Most Lake Street Dive concerts last about 2-3 hours but can run shorter or longer depending on the opening acts, encore, etc.

What do you wear to a Lake Street Dive concert?

Bring a poncho, hat, rain boots or anything else you need to stay comfortable. Layers may also be helpful at this show.

You can also ask: did lake street dive break up?

Over the weekend, Mike "McDuck" Olson announced his departure from Lake Street Dive after playing guitar and trumpet for 16 years in the band he helped found. The amicable split came as a shock to fans of the Boston-bred R&B, indie-pop group, which issued its own statement on Wednesday.

What happened to the trumpet player in Lake Street Dive?

Following their fifth full-length studio album, Obviously, and first live performance in over a year, McDuck announced he will part from the now quintet. With sincere gratitude, the artist chalks up his decision to leave after 16 years with Lake Street Dive saying, "it is time for a change."

Is Rachael Price still with Lake Street Dive?

Rachael Price (born August 30, 1985) is an Australian-born American jazz and blues singer, known for her work as the lead singer for the band Lake Street Dive.
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Rachael Price
Years active	2004–present
Labels	Claire Vision, Signature Sounds, Nonesuch

Who is the new member of Lake Street Dive?

Lake Street Dive/Members

The band's founding members are Rachael Price, Mike "McDuck" Olson, Bridget Kearney, and Mike Calabrese. Keyboardist Akie Bermiss joined the band on tour in 2017 and was first credited on their 2018 album Free Yourself Up; guitarist James Cornelison joined in 2021, after Olson left the band.

Why is it called Lake Street Dive?

The band was named after a street with many dive bars in Olson's hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota. After meeting as fellow students at the New England Conservatory in Boston, the band was hand picked by Minneapolis trumpet/guitar player Mike Olson and named after an actual neighborhood of seedy bars in his hometown.

Is Lake Street Dive popular?

By blending a variety of genres including pop, rock, R&B, and jazz, Lake Street Dive has risen to become of the most primer alternative rock bands with their most recent album Obviously, topping charts at No. 1 on Americana/Folk, No. 2 on Current Rock Albums and No. 2 on Current Alternative Albums, as well as No.

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