Scamp “23 Lineup: The White Elephant

Welcome back to Chilbillies to Three Sisters Park on the edge of the Illinois River and Summer Camp Music Festival. Organizers have announced the artists confirmed to perform at the festival, which is taking place in Chillicothe, IL on Memorial Day Weekend in 2023. Notable artists include Willie Nelson & Family, Excision, Vulfpeck, Goose, Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, & The Disco Biscuits. Celebrating the 22nd annual edition of the festival, by Jay Goldberg Events and Entertainment, musicians spanning every genre will take the stage throughout the weekend. It’s crazy. It’s dirty. It’s wook heavy. You are the great funk hunter and this is the Scamp “23 Lineup: The White Elephant.

This years Summer will begin with the sounds of these artists:

Umphrey’s McGee, moe., Willie Nelson, Excision, Vulfpeck, Goose, Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, The Disco Biscuits, Cory Wong, Girl Talk, Lotus, The Floozies, Manic Focus, Keller Williams Trio, Andy Frasco & The U.N., INZO, SunSquabi, Papadosio, Dirtwire, Break Science, Maddy O’Neal, The Funk Hunters, Yonder Mountain String Band, The Wailers, Sierra Hull, Bill and Jilian Nershi ft. Jason Hann, Kyle Hollingsworth Band, Doom Flamingo, TAUK Ft. Kanika Moore, Big Something, lespecial, Fortunate Youth, Snakes and Stars, Circles Around The Sun, Aaron Kamm & The One Drops, Baked Shrimp, Family Groove Company, Freekbass with Sammi Garett, G-Nome Project, Joslyn & the Sweet Compression, Late Night Radio, Lowdown Brass Band, Old Shoe, The Sponges, Stop Light Observations, Sun Stereo, Tenth Mountain Division, Armchair Boogie, Audiodacity, Brainchild, Butta, Charlie Otto & His Gear, Dizgo, Formerly the Fox, Jack Cloonan, Kangaroo Court, Kuh Nives, The Psycodelics, Still Shine, Trash Angel, Troubleshoota, and many more to be announced!

I said Hot Damn. The great Cherokee poet, Iceman will be present for an actual Biscuits show.

After a memorable performance back in 2009, Willie Nelson returns to Summer Camp 14 years later to a festival that has continually evolved since the early days, offering any fans that were in attendance in 2009 to explore a new experience. With over 150 artists across multiple stages, large scale art installations nestled within the Illumination Woods, the Soulshine Experience which provides a space for learning, workshops, and activities – Summer Camp provides a unique offering to those who attend the annual festival.

Tickets On Sale Now!
A variety of ticketing options are in sale now, including 3-Day GA Passes, Thursday Pre-Party Passes, VIP Upgrades, & RV / Car Camping Spots. Convenient Payment Plans are offered for those who need a little extra time to purchase their festival ticket.
The plans are broken up into multiple installments to offer manageable monthly payments..
To learn more about all Summer Camp Ticket Options, visit here
Stay tuned for updates about Volunteer information, additional artist announcements, and much more!

About Summer Camp
Summer Camp Music Festival features a range of artists and performances across multiple stages including 3 days of moe. and 3 days of Umphrey’s McGee. On top of all the live music, festival goers have access to on-site camping, late night shows, musician workshops, a non-profit village, unique arts & craft vendors and tons of great food and beer.

Summer Camp Music Festival started in 2001. Since its beginning, Summer Camp has been known for its spacious, open fields for shows, trademark late-night events, pristine campgrounds, and amazing lineup of eclectic artists and bands. 2023 will mark the 21st anniversary of the festival which has hosted a wide array of talent over the years, including: Umphrey’s McGee, moe., Trey Anastasio Band, Primus, Tom Petty’s Mudcrutch, Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band, Zac Brown Band, Steve Miller Band, Big Grizmatik, Jane’s Addiction, The Roots, Widespread Panic, The Flaming Lips, Cypress Hill, Willie Nelson, STS9, Jason Isbell, Pretty Lights, The Avett Brothers, Excision, George Clinton, Skrillex, Zeds Dead, Violent Femmes, and many, many more!

With so many great acts you’d think it would be an easy choice but the scene at the Kamp Happiness family jam near the intersection on Shakedown Street often proves to be a hard scene to beat. Visit the Circle K? Trading Post and look for Spyder with his glow in the dark BMFS hat pins. High science to be sure.

More information on the festival is available at the official festival website. Visit and like their social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok and Spotify. Science is real.

Keep up with the wranglers as we find our way back to Shakedown Street and one of the most fun pedestrian parties in the Orion Cluster. Welcome to the amalgamation. See you in forest camping.