Gem & Jam Returns with a Legendary Lineup for its 15-Year Anniversary

TUCSON, AZ – Gem & Jam Festival has announced the full lineup for its 15th annual edition set to take place February 3 – 5, 2023. The three-day music, art, performance, and gem & mineral festival will return to the scenic desert landscapes of Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson, Arizona.

Headliners include legendary jam band The String Cheese Incident and psychedelic bass purveyor LSDREAM, both of whom will be making their Gem & Jam Festival debuts. Gem & Jam veteran headliners include electro-funk duo The Floozies and genre-melding artist Emancipator.

Gem & Jam will also welcome back acts like the genre-blending funk band The Motet, electro-twang outfit Dirtwire, psychedelic dub producer Ott, saxophone-wielding bass producer SoDown, Canadian glitch-hop duo The Funk Hunters, Chicago-house music pioneer Mark Farina, and blues-inflected multi-instrumentalist/producer Marvel Years.

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First-time Gem & Jam Festival performers include house purveyor Justin Martin, Grammy-nominated producer Haywyre, indie-jam rock group Aqueous, experimental bass-music duo EAZYBAKED, Pete Tong-heralded soulful house producer Justin Jay, and the metal/bass-music melder Ravenscoon.

PHASE 2 UPDATE: In addition to LSDREAM making his highly-anticipated festival debut, the psychedelic bass purveyor will also showcase a special Lightcode set, an immersive sonic healing experience featuring original music, guided meditations, and sound baths.

Additions also feature: Talking Dead (Music of the Talking Heads & the Grateful Dead) featuring LDW & the Garcia Birthday Band + Snakes and Stars (Michael Travis & Aaron Johnston) . The festival has also added Since JulEYE and the beloved “All the Homies” Opal Stage lineup featuring local artists, collectives and more!

Following their successful 2022 partnership, Gem & Jam is once again teaming up with environmental festival organization Green Disco to improve the festival’s environmental footprint and give its audience the opportunity to have an eco-friendly experience. Gem & Jam attendees can buy a Green Disco Eco-Band – an optional ticket add-on that supports nonprofits in Tucson, offsets measurable amounts of carbon, and supports data collection efforts. Made from 100% hemp, this optional $20 wristband allows you to wear what you value and provides access to exclusive perks on-site!