It’s hard to imagine a more fascinating artist in today’s country music landscape than Zach Bryan. In a six-year span, the “Something in the Orange” singer has gone from recording his debut album, DeAnn, in a Florida Airbnb and scoring viral hits online to recently selling his publishing catalog for a staggering $350 million and most notably breaking George Strait’s record for largest ticketed show in U.S. history with his upcoming Michigan Stadium show.
Despite all the momentum gained over the past few years, Bryan has made it clear that he wants to take a step back from touring. With only a handful of shows scheduled throughout 2025, the Oklahoman singer/songwriter’s tour dates have quickly become one of the most highly-coveted tickets in the entire music industry.
After an electric Stagecoach performance last month that included a surprise appearance from rising star, Willow Avalon, on “I Remember Everything,” a surprise cover of Warren Zevon’s “Lawyers, Guns and Money” and a sprawling 17-minute rendition of his 2020 smash hit, “Revival,” Bryan only has one West Coast show remaining this year.
That show is none other than his August 15th concert at Polo Field in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park alongside Kings of Leon, Turnpike Troubadours and Noeline Hofmann.
It’s no secret that Bryan himself is well worth the price of admission. However, when you throw in the likes of Turnpike, Hofmann and Kings of Leon into the mix, you have what can only be described as a contender for concert of the year.
Fresh off a brand new album and history-making headlining appearance at all four days of the Boys From Oklahoma concert series with Cross Canadian Ragweed, Turnpike is arguably at the most popular they’ve ever been. With one of the most talented bands in any genre, one of the greatest songwriters of the generation, Evan Felker, as a frontman and some of the most feverish fanbases in the genre, the Oklahoma band will bring the momentum gained over the past year to San Francisco in a big way.
As for Hofmann, there’s no doubt that she’s known primarily for her collaboration with Bryan on 2024’s “Purple Gas.” However, she has remained one of the most prominent up-and-coming songwriters in country music today. With her debut EP, Purple Gas, featuring incredible tracks such as “Rodeo Junkies” and “One Hell of a Woman,” the Canadian powerhouse has quickly become one of the most exciting voices in the independent scene since her debut last year.
Finally, Kings of Leon may seem like the most out-of-place spot in the lineup; however, there’s good reason for their placement. Bryan has gone on record countless of times noting their importance to him as an artist and most notably sported one of their hats at his aforementioned Stagecoach performance. With smash hits from the late 2000s such as “Use Somebody,” “Sex On Fire” and “On Call,” the band has a laundry list of hits that will play well with the “Heading South” singer’s high-energy shows.
Golden Gate Park, which has hosted legends such as Grateful Dead, Pearl Jam, Jimi Hendrix, Neil Young and Janis Joplin, has an undoubtedly rich history of live music. Bryan and Co. will become just the second set of artists to perform at the iconic venue in their brand new Golden Gate Park Concert Series which debuted with System of a Down and Deftones performing a sold-out show to over 50,000 attendees.
Tickets are still available for the show, but they’re going fast — with VIP passes nearly sold out. General admission at $199.70 will grant attendees access to the standing room area that encompasses the majority of Polo Field.
VIP tickets, which will cost $479.70, will allow concert goers an up-front viewing area complete with dedicated bars. Additionally, the VIP experience will include exclusive food vendors, upgraded restrooms, expedited entry to the park and access to an elevated lounge with bleacher seating.
Money generated from the concert will also benefit the greater San Francisco area with proceeds contributing to prevention of cuts to City parks and programming.
Purchase tickets here.