May 30, 2018 | Feature Features National
Grab your black fedoras! ZZ Ward is headlining the two-day Winnetka Music Festival. We talked not long after her recent appearance at House of Blues, where Ward confirmed that she’s excited to come back this summer. “I love playing fests because you get to make new fans,” she says. “People are there for a lot of bands—not necessarily because they want to see you—but then they do.” This year, there will indeed be lots of groups to see over the free two-day fest. “It’s still a showcase for emerging artists,” says Val Haller, founder and CEO of Valslist and music curator for the festival. “These are the stars taking off in the industry, but my headliners are the ones who have made the dream come true. They’ve nailed it!” And for bluesy rocker Ward, her second full-length album, The Storm, is one in which she has indeed nailed it with multiple collaborations including “Domino” with Fitz of Fitz and the Tantrums, “Cannonball” with Fantastic Negrito and her recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Ward will bring that energy to the fest’s Saturday night performance. “I think that’s what I’m good at,” she says. “Stepping up to the plate and giving people a great show.”
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