Stagecoach 2017 Day 1: Best Live and Backstage Photos
Like its pop and rock counterpart Coachella, the Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California is a big tent for all things country and roots, ranging from mainstream heavyweights to underground Americana heroes. The 2017 edition opened on Friday, April 28th, with performances from Dierks Bentley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Maddie and Tae and soul revivalist Anderson East, among others. Rolling Stone Country contributing photographer Joseph Llanes was on the scene, capturing spectacular footage of this year’s crop of performers.
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Dierks Bentley
Dierks Bentley poses against a chain link fence at the 2017 Stagecoach Festival.
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Jerry Lee Lewis
Rock & roll icon Jerry Lee Lewis and band turn in a fiery set at Stagecoach.
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Justin Townes Earle
Justin Townes Earle pauses for a smoke at the 2017 Stagecoach Festival.
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Anderson East
Soulful Americana performer Anderson East looks on at the 2017 Stagecoach Festival.
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Bailey Bryan
Newcomer Bailey Bryan relaxes on a backstage sofa at the 2017 Stagecoach Festival.
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The Zombies
Sixties rock icons the Zombies played a Friday evening set at Stagecoach.
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Jon Pardi
California native Jon Pardi enjoys his home state’s sunshine.
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Ryan Hurd
Ryan Hurd hangs out backstage at the 2017 Stagecoach Festival.
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Maddie and Tae
Maddie and Tae pose together at the 2017 Stagecoach Festival.
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Randy Houser
Randy Houser heads back to his tour bus at Stagecoach.
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William Michael Morgan
Traditionalist William Michael Morgan poses backstage at the 2017 Stagecoach Festival.
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Cole Swindell
Cole Swindell relaxes on his tour bus during the 2017 Stagecoach Festival.
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Dylan Scott
“My Girl” singer Dylan Scott bares his arms backstage at Stagecoach Festival.
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Randy Rogers Band
Randy Rogers Band huddle up at the 2017 Stagecoach Festival.