Grace Jones

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Grace Jones switched up her outfits and accessories as she delivered some of her biggest hits, both originals and covers, at the sold out show.

Other additions to the Virginia Beach festival include Busta Rhymes, Jonas Brothers, Third Eye Blind, and more.

Upcoming shows at the outdoor Queens venue also include The Smile, Arctic Monkeys, Sylvan Esso, Willie Nelson, Duran Duran, Weezer, and more.

“We could not be more honored and delighted to have Grace Jones join us," says DD bassist John Taylor. "Grace has been a profound influence on Duran Duran from the beginning, both musically and stylistically. “

Something in the Water 2023 also features Jazmine Sullivan, Mumford & Sons, Kamasi Washington, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Kaytranada, Summer Walker, and more.

Carly also has other North American festival dates and a run of shows in Japan coming up.

This year‘s Blue Note Jazz Fest also includes Pat Metheny, Robert Glasper, BJ The Chicago Kid, Bruce Hornsby, Talib Kweli, and more

Plus: Unsane, Runner, the UK's Bluedot festival, Beck/Phoenix, Mr Bungle, Cruel World, Siouxsie, Love and Rockets, Kali Uchis, Sondre Lerche, Núria Graham, Citizen, and more.

We don't wanna rush judgement on one of the most widely-anticipated albums of the year, but it's hard not to have some immediate thoughts on something you've been waiting this long for...