Video ~ Okeechobee Music and Arts Festival – March 4th-6th, 2016
Websites & Links: OkeechobeeFest.com | Facebook | Twitter
Category: Festivals
Magnolia Fest 2015 Schedule Announced [10.15-16.15]
From MagnoliaFest.com
“Magnolia Fest 2015 is excited to announce the schedule for this Fall’s event from October 15-18, 2015 at the majestic Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL.
Thursday night headliners include are The Motet followed by Lake Street Dive, Others set to play Thursday include a festival opening set by The Lee Boys followed by Band of Heathens and The Congress along with another full stage of music throughout the day.
Friday night’s main headliner is Tedeschi Trucks Band and other main acts include The Del McCoury Band, Steep Canyon Rangers, Col. Bruce Hampton, Roosevelt Collier & The Travelin McCourys, a late night set from The Motet, The Lost Bayou Ramblers and others on all 4 stages.
Saturday sees The Avett Brothers headlining and 4 stages of music including Jeff Austin Band, New Orleans Suspects, Rebirth Brass Band, Jim Lauderdale, Jerry Joseph & The Jackmormons, another set with Col. Bruce, and a late night show by Donna the Buffalo.
DtB also closes out the night Sunday with their traditional Suwannee music revue of musicians guesting with them to close out the festivities. Others playing Sunday are Keller Williams Grateful Gospel, a second set by Jim Lauderdale, Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, and Big Cosmo.
Experience four days of camping, live music, unique arts and crafts, a wonderful selection of foods and beautiful fall weather at a stunning setting in a one-of-a-kind premier music park with 500+ acre campground nestled on the shady banks of the historic, tea-colored Suwannee River with lush overgrowths of Spanish moss. The park also has nearly 12 miles of trails suitable for hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing, and nature exploring, as well as canoe and bike rentals. There’s also campfire pickin’ throughout the festival by attendees and performers alike; you just never know who may show up to play in this energetic and family friendly musical celebration.
Tickets are on sale in advance and at the gate. Ticket rates are $200 until October 14th and $210 at gate. All weekend tickets are inclusive of all taxes and fees, and include 4 days of primitive camping and music. Kids under 12 are invited to join for free. Fans can also upgrade their experience with VIP tickets for $350 through 8/30 ($400 after that) which includes dinner, discounts, VIP Lounge, festival poster, & other perks. The Live Oak Music And Arts Foundation (LOMAF) will have a booth with raffles to raise money for the local music and art programs in the area.”
Websites & Links: MagnoliaFest.com | MusicLivesHere.com
Bear Creek 2015 Canceled
Update From Bear Creek Music Festival
Dear Bear Creek family,
“It is with heavy hearts we must announce that Bear Creek Music & Art Festival 2015 has been canceled. Bear Creek was one of the top boutique festivals in the US, and a primary reason it has been so special is because of YOU, our dedicated fans. We spent eight amazing years together filled with beautiful music, dancing, laughter and celebration, and those memories will always live on. In hopes of producing the best possible event for everyone involved, we switched our dates and tried to diversify our lineup to keep things fresh. Unfortunately, things just were not working out in our favor this year and we were not willing to let the show go on unless everything was absolutely perfect. All ticket purchasers will be refunded from point of purchase.”
Much love,
The entire Bear Creek staff
From Bear Creek
“Bear Creek Music has announced that Bear Creek Music & Art Festival will return to Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, Florida on a new weekend, moving from mid-November to October 1 – 4, 2015. Hosting Bear Creek earlier in the fall is expected to provide warmer weather for fans.
Steeped in the tradition of New Orleans and New York funk music, Bear Creek’s line up always provides an eclectic mix of artists and powerful big bands like The Roots, Bootsy Collins, Umphrey’s McGee, Galactic, Lotus, Dumpstaphunk and Lettuce along with genre-defining performers in world and roots music, live electronic, rock, and everything in between. As is tradition at Bear Creek, many of the bands perform on two separate dates during the weekend and several talented instrumentalists act as artists-at-large, creating memorable surprise sit-ins and inspired performances. Bear Creek also features live art, yoga and workshops, along with a charity food drive and disc golf tournament.
Recognized as one of the most beautiful live music venues in the country, Bear Creek goers at SOSMP can enjoy music on three outdoor stages and one indoor stage including the famed Amphitheater Stage, set in the midst of towering pine and oak trees decorated with Spanish moss. The park also offers guest comforts including a general store, full-service restaurant, showers and water stations.
A limited number of early bird tickets will go on sale Monday, March 30 at 10 am EST. To join the wait list for cabins, golf cart rentals and RV hook-ups, please contact Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park at (386) 364-1683. Stay tuned for the phase 1 artist announcement!”
Websites & Links: BearCreekMusicFestival.com | Facebook | Twitter
Phases of the Moon 2015 Canceled
Update From PhasesOfTheMoonFestival.com
Dear Phases of the Moon Community,
“It saddens us to inform you that Phases of the Moon Music & Art Festival has to be canceled. We were very excited to have had the opportunity to continue the Phases adventure in Arkansas this year. Unfortunately, due to a significant number of unforeseen obstacles, including the continued closure of the only road leading into the festival site, we were left with no choice but to cancel the event.
We apologize sincerely for this inconvenience and hope to see all of you at great live music and events in the near future. A separate notice will be sent to ticket holders concerning refunds.”
Thank you for your love and support.
Sincerely, The Phases Team
Websites & Links: PhasesOfTheMoonFestival.com | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube
Catskill Chill 2015 Featuring Moe., Zappa Plays Zappa, Lotus & More
From CatskillChill.com
“The sixth annual Catskill Chill Music Festival “A Farewell to Minglewood” will take place September 18-20, 2015, at Camp Minglewood in Hancock, New York headlined by preeminent jam band moe. This is a very special year for the much-loved three-day music and art gathering because Catskill Chill will move to a new home in 2016.
Joining moe. at the top of this year’s line-up is Lotus, Zappa Plays Zappa, Lettuce, Electron, The Motet, Dopapod, Kung Fu, Twiddle, Break Science, Turkuaz, The Werks, Particle & Fam, and George Porter Jr. & The Runnin’ Pardners.
While the performance schedule alone is reason enough to attend this annual event, it is the intimacy and unique grounds that make Catskill Chill one of the most highly anticipated festivals of the season and this year is expected to sell out. With a limited capacity, no campsite is more than a few minutes walk to the stages and anyone can make their way up to the front for their favorite sets. Hosted at a secluded performing arts summer camp where childhood dreams merge with the music festival culture, the “Chillfam” as Chill’s loving community have coined themselves, bunk-up in 16-32 person sleep away camp-style cabins, creating decorated theme camps intermingled amongst the campers.
The festival also features free parking, free camping, daily yoga, live art, a farmer’s market, craft and food vendors, a communal bonfire nightly and an open mic. Kids under 12 are free, but must be accompanied by an adult.”
2015 Lineup
CATSKILL CHILL 2015 LINEUP:
moe.
Lotus
Zappa Plays Zappa
Lettuce
Electron
The Motet
Dopapod
Kung Fu
Twiddle (Original & Dead sets)
Break Science
Turkuaz
Dopakuaz plays Studio 54
The Werks
Particle & Fam
George Porter Jr. & The Runnin’ Pardners
Stratosphere All-Stars
The Nth Power
Red Baraat
Moon Hooch
Govinda
Consider the Source (Electric & Acoustic)
Pink Talking Fish
American Babies
Luke the Knife
Juno What?!
Chillfam All-Stars Herbie Hancock Tribute
High & Mighty Brass Band
Exmag
Nadis Warriors
DJ Logic
Borahm Lee
Caravan of Thieves
Love Canon
Brock Butler Acoustic
Borboletta
Jen Durkin & The Business
BRYAC Funk All-Stars
Aqueous
Marvel Years
Natalie Cressman
The Ballroom Thieves
The Primate Fiasco (Electric & Acoustic)
Beau Sasser’s Escape Plan
On the Spot Trio
Jonathan Scales Fourchestra
Shwizz
FiKus
ShwiKus plays the ‘80s
The Brummy Brothers
Relative Souls
Strange Machines
Solaris
Speakerbot
Wyllys
Horizon Wireless
Funky Dawgz Brass Band
Haley Jane and the Primates
Wiley Griffin Acoustic
Little War Twins
The Breakneck Boys
Websites & Links: CatskillChill.com | Facebook | Twitter
Trailer ~ Festival – A Documentary
“When 100,000 people descend on a music festival, what stories do they bring with them?
SARA, 22
Sara is an aspiring photographer and sometimes server that’s always in search of her next adventure. She’s prone to taking leaps no matter what the cost, and her infectious passion trumps all else. Wherever she’s headed, you hope she’s asks you to join.
KENNETH, 40
Kenneth “Cobweb” Griffin was a dope MC. He probably still is. But he’s also a dope suburban Dad with an adorable daughter and a prestigious day job. You think you know a lot about hip-hop? You won’t after you listen to Kenneth for five minutes.
TRAVIS, 24
When Travis was in high school, he checked into the hospital for a routine back procedure. He left in a wheelchair, paralyzed by a surgical error. He now devotes himself to his studies, live music, and poetry, emanating more swagger than his able-bodied friends combined.
JILL, 27
When you picture the kind of twenty something that dedicates their life to attending festivals, you picture Jill & her friends. Flat brims, tie-dye rave gear, and a desire to find higher meaning in their festival-going hobby. But Jill’s a recovering heroin addict, and it’s her attendance at EDM-heavy festivals that keep her sober. It’s as counter-intuitive as it sounds.
AUSTIN, 26
Austin once looked the part of a foolish festival kid, backpack seemingly full of drugs and a presumed disregard for the reality of any potential consequence. But he knows. He served 3 years for refusing to give up his acid supplier after falling in a sting operation. And it only got worse. But now Austin’s out, sober, healing himself and those like him by producing the same events he used to cruise as a dealer.
BARBARA, 28
Barbara’s from Poland, by way of Munich, where she developed her devotion to electronic music. In choosing a US destination where she could immerse herself in the English language, Barbara chose Chicago for its place in house music history. She hasn’t left, embracing a message board community of like-minded disciples that serves as her only social link to the city she lives in.
TRACY, 22
Possibly the most mature 22-year-old music nerd you’ll ever meet. An upwardly mobile young professional and proud of it. When she’s not commuting to her B2B Sales job, she’s meticulously planning her festival summer schedule. Every fest season, she hosts a group of friends on her living room floor, playing scout mom, planning meals and determining the perfect combination of sets to attend.”
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Magnaball 2015 Announces Sell Out and Webcasts
From Phish
“Magnaball, Phish’s tenth festival which takes place this coming weekend, is now completely sold out. We will not be selling any tickets onsite at the festival. If you don’t have a ticket, PLEASE DO NOT COME TO MAGNABALL. If you have tickets and are coming, please carpool – it saves gas, decreases traffic congestion and will allow everyone a little more space to stretch out in the campground.
For those of you unable to join us on site this weekend, there are several ways for you to experience Magnaball from afar. First, LivePhish.com will be webcasting a multi-cam shoot each night. A 3-night Webcast pass is available for pre-order now at http://livephi.sh/Magnaball.”
Websites & Links: Phish.com | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LivePhish.com
Video ~ Gathering of the Vibes 2015 Adds New Artists
Gathering of the Vibes 2015 Adds New Artists: Lettuce, Electron, Max Creek, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Ryan Montbleau and More.
Date: July 30th-Aug 2nd, 2015
Location: Seaside Park – Bridgeport, CT
Websites & Links: GatheringOf TheVibes.com | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter
Video ~ #ScenesFromTheShip: Forecastle 2015
Websites & Links: ForecastleFest.com | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Myspace
