06/03/2026
Jelly Roll, Gary Allan, Zach Top coming to Wharf Amphitheater
Country music rules the Wharf Amphitheater in early summer, as Jelly Roll and Gary Allen have concerts slated at the Orange Beach venue in the next two weeks.
Rising country star Zach Top also announced a second show at the Wharf, with Cole Goodwin opening both the June 12 & 13 shows.
Visit https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-wharf-amphitheater-tickets-orange-beach/venue/222167 or the Wharf box office for ticket info.
Jelly Roll, who last played at The Wharf in July of 2023, returns Tuesday, June 2 with his โLittle A** Shedโ tour with opening act Kashus Culpepper. Nosebleed tickets on the re-sale were selling for around $100, while a front row ticket was available for $1100 on the resale market as of May 24.
Jason DeFord, nicknamed Jelly Roll by his mom as a child, has risen from a troubled past to becoming a chart-topping musician.
He experienced a turbulent adolescence marked by time spent in juvenile detention centers starting at age 14. His legal issues continued into adulthood, resulting in multiple arrests and prison sentences for charges that included aggravated robbery and drug possession.
While incarcerated, he began writing music that combined elements of hip-hop, country and rock. He started by selling mixtapes out of his car and gradually built a loyal following.
His unique style and authentic lyrics resonated with listeners, many of who could relate to his experiences with addiction, struggle, and redemption.
In 2022, his singles โSon of a Sinnerโ and โNeed a Favorโ propelled him to mainstream success. He has since won multiple awards, including the CMA New Artist of the Year in 2023.
He now uses his platform to advocate for criminal justice reform and support for those affected by incarceration. And he walks the walk, donating $250,000 to build a recording studio at the Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center where he once spent time.
โI still feel horrible about it,โโ he said about a felony conviction when he was 16. โNow I focus all my philanthropic efforts on the juveniles. I spent some time with the kids and told them I know you all been here a year or two like I was. Iโm building a studio in here, Iโm building trade programs, and I got your back.โ
Jelly Roll was in jail for four years before the birth of his daughter gave him the motivation to turn his life around at 21.
โIโve got to do something. Iโve got to figure it out. I signed up for the education they offered on the door and got my GED. I didnโt know what I was going to do, but I was dead set on not selling drugs ever again,โโ he said.
He now openly shares his history, both in his music and by using his experiences to help others. He frequently takes time to honor fansโ personal struggles while on stage performing hits like โNeed a Favorโ and โSave Me,โ alongside newer material like โLiar.โ
His summer tour also includes stadium shows with Post Malone, and his devoted fans, which include a huge demographic range, describe his sets as a Sunday sermon that blends laughter, tears, and excitement into a single night.
