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Alpine Valley adds Jack Johnson to summer lineup

EAST TROY — Jack Johnson has announced a July 24 stop at Alpine Valley Music Theatre, as part of his summer "To the Sea" tour. Tickets go on sale April 10.

The North American leg of the tour begins July 9 in Hartford, Conn., and ends on the west coast with two nights at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Oct.13 and 14.

Highlights include stops at Madison Square Garden, Jack’s first headline appearance at the Hollywood Bowl, and two nights at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley.

For Johnson’s "To The Sea" tour, his production team, with the support of Reverb and MusicMatters, will continue to pave the way in green touring practices and community engagement, according to a news release on Johnson's Web site.

Greening actions include fueling tour vehicles with sustainable biodiesel, offering eco-friendly tour merchandise, and promoting ride share programs.

In addition, venues and fans are encouraged to reduce waste, recycle, use water refill stations and offset carbon emissions.

Johnson’s tour will also collaborate with over 150 hand-chosen community groups around the world as part of Johnson’s All At Once Community.

This year’s All At Once campaign will focus on supporting non-profit groups and engaging fans in the realms of plastic waste reduction and sustainable local food systems. As in 2008, Jack Johnson will donate 100 percent of his tour profits to charity.

Johnson is the third entertainer to announce a stop at Alpine.

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will perform June 26.

Dave Matthews Band has two shows, on July 3 and 4.