My Morning Jacket’s One Big Holiday Returns To Mexico

Article Contributed by LiveLoud | Published on Tuesday, May 24, 2016

In partnership, Cloud 9 Adventures and The Bowery Presents have announced the lineup and event details of the third edition of One Big Holiday, My Morning Jacket’s tropical concert vacation held over four-nights from February 4-8, 2017 at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, an all-inclusive resort & spa located in the beautiful Riviera Maya region of Mexico. My Morning Jacket will be performing three full shows, joined by a stacked lineup that includes Gary Clark Jr., The Head and the Heart, Kurt Vile & The Violators, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Deer Tick, and Lucius. In addition, Carl Broemel will be performing a sunset setand Merrill Garbus (of Tune-Yards) will be performing a late night DJ Set. The party won’t stop after the main stage shows end, as late-night jams and DJ sets will occur nightly.
 
Extending beyond the main stage, this intimate fan experience will contain a full schedule of exciting happenings, including artist-hosted activitiesworkshops, poolside games, cooking demos, theme nights, with more to be announced. In addition, a special viewing party will again be planned for America’s biggest football game of the year. My Morning Jacket guest chefs Bobby Benjamin and Chad Welch from Butchertown Grocery will be providing a specially curated feast for the big game. Post-event, every guest will receive a download code for each My Morning Jacket show at One Big Holiday, as to be redeemed by Live Downloads.
 
My Morning Jacket commented, “We are thrilled to return to our One Big Holiday adventure! With only the fondest of memories from our previous years scaling the cosmos of the Riviera Maya, we can’t wait to rejoin such a magical place with some of our favorite people. Excited to see our pals, old and new, all come together for music, art, magic and celebrating this thing we call life!”
 
The Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya is a luxurious all-inclusive resort located between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, with all meals, beverages, concerts, and activities included in the event package price. Guests can choose from a wide variety of well-appointed room categories, including concert courtyard suites, oceanfront rooms, and lush tropical views spread throughout the property, all within easy walking distance to the main stage and late night parties.
 
Guests can also book off-site excursions to explore all the natural beauty and culture the area has to offer - such as visiting the Mayan ruins in Tulum, zip-lining through the jungle, exploring local cenotes, and shopping in Playa del Carmen, in addition to an abundance of other cultural options that will be offered through the event website (www.mmjonebigholiday.com).

One Big Holiday is again partnering with the charitable organization Positive Legacy, encouraging artists and fans to participate in a day of service and cultural connection in the local community as a way of giving back. In addition to the day of service project, the event will feature an auction and a donation drive to benefit the local community. All proceeds from the auction will go toward the ongoing Positive Legacy charitable projects in this region.
 
Booking Details:
The Pre-Sale for returning guests to One Big Holiday will be June 7, 2016 at 12pm ET.
The General On-Sale will begin on June 8, 2016 at 12pm ET.
* Roll Call members will have the opportunity to opt into the Pre-sale by filling out a form through the MMJ website beginning on May 24th and ending on May 31st at 5pm.
Find full Roll Call pre-sale information and opt-in here.