Category: Festivals

Southern Grown Festival 2015 with The Avett Brothers

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Southern Grown 2015

From SouthernGrown.com
“Sea Island Resort in Georgia is bringing together the best music and food south of the Mason-Dixon for the inaugural Southern Grown Festival 2015, taking place June 19th-21st. The three-day festival, filled with brunches, barbeque and bourbon, pays homage to the distinctive culture of America’s South at one of the finest grand dame resorts of the region. Southern Grown will feature a weekend full of events and classes led by more than a dozen award-winning chefs and artisans from Louisiana to Kentucky, and will culminate with an oceanfront performance by North Carolina folk-rock band The Avett Brothers.

The Southern Grown festivities kick off on Friday evening with a “Big Fish” Fry, featuring an appearance by Big Fish author Daniel Wallace, live music from South Carolina jam band Sol Driven Train and a late night speakeasy experience with hand-crafted cocktails created by Tom Bulleit of Bulleit Bourbon. On Saturday, festivalgoers can participate in an array of classes and lectures, including a “Pole to Plate” class taught by two patriarchs of the Southern food movement, Mike Lata (Charleston’s FIG) and John Currence (Oxford’s City Grocery); a “Curds and Whey” session with cheesemongers Jessica and Jeremy Little of Georgia’s Sweet Grass Dairy; and an “Up in Smoke” tutorial celebrating barbeque, one of the South’s most honored traditions, with pit masters Harrison Sapp and Griffin Bufkin of Georgia’s Southern Soul Barbeque.

The highlight of the Southern Grown weekend occurs on Saturday evening, when the Grammy-nominated band The Avett Brothers takes the stage for an oceanfront performance on the lawn of The Lodge at Sea Island. As the sun sets over the Atlantic Ocean, guests will be serenaded by the band’s folk rock sounds while sampling selections from the carnival-style “culinary village,” emulating some of the world’s biggest music fairs. Additional music will be announced as the event draws nearer.

“Southern Grown truly reflects Sea Island’s rich history of gracious hospitality and memorable experiences,” said Scott Steilen, President of Sea Island. “Sea Island embraces its many long-standing traditions and we are thrilled to continue building thoughtful new traditions rooted in our rich culture.”
Southern Grown welcomes locals and travelers alike to experience the region’s wildly impressive food and music culture. Festival tickets are now available for sale and prices range from $65 (general admission concert tickets) to $1,450 (“All Access” passes for two). For additional information on the Southern Grown weekend or to make reservations, please visit www.southerngrown.com or call 1-800-SEA-ISLAND.”

Websites & Links: SouthernGrown.com | SeaIsland.com

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Rock N’ Roll Resort 2015 “Electric Avenue” with Fishbone, The Werks & More

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Rock N Roll Resort 2015

From RocknRollResort.com
“Wicked Cool Productions is proud to present Rock n Roll Resort v5: Electric Avenue welcoming in its first wave lineup: Fishbone, Easy Star All-Stars, Twiddle x2, Consider the Source, The Werks x2, Organically Good Trio (featuring Paul from Slightly Stoopid), The Skints (UK), Beau Sasser’s Escape Plan, Adam Ezra Group, Dangermuffin, The Kind Buds, Frank Viele, Formula 5, Gaslight Tinkers, Relative Souls, Strange Machines, Sprocket, People with Instruments, Demise vs Cheatcode & DJ N.E.B., Digital Storm, Political Animals, and The Mary Jame Jones. The resort takeover happens April 30 – May 3, 2015 at the newly renovates Hudson Valley Resort & Spa, Kerhonksen, New York, in the heart of the Shawangunk Mountains in the gorgeous Catskills.

The v5: Electric Avenue installment of Rock n Roll Resort 2015 will showcase an inspired mix of super talent with over 60 hours of musical entertainment, collaborative live art, activities including a disc-golf tournament and mini-golf tournament, workshops and theme nights, cyberistic euphoria, delicious catering and even a festival vendor row; all at an affordable price and within the conveniences of the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa. Many artists will take the stage multiple times throughout the weekend, and many more artists will be announced for the second wave lineup.

“For Electric Avenue, I wanted to blend a few concepts together. There’s The ‘Road to The Resort’ competition for up and coming bands, there’s the indoor vending that will be fashioned as an electric avenue, and there’s our continued relationship with the creative folks at Magic Hat Brewing,” says Shannon Plaquet, producer of Rock n Roll Resort. “It’s going to be one of the most diversified lineups of old school meets new school that we’ve ever had. We’ve dialed in pretty much everything in previous events and this one should be the best event yet.”

The full immersion Rock n Roll Resort experience is inviting and intriguing, expansive yet intimate, as fans, artists and craft vendors take over the grand resort. With music running from the afternoons until well past sunrise each day, super fans can dance into a frenzy, then walk back to their hotel rooms to re-energize or head to the dining hall for catered lunch or dinner. Rock n Roll Resort fans leave their tents at home and kick off the festival season in style!

ABOUT ROCK N ROLL RESORT
Rock n Roll Resort is a unique, intimate music experience designed by fans for fans and quickly becoming the ultimate, music destination event for die hard live music junkies and avid fans. A sonic, visual and intellectual voyage promising to be a full resort takeover wherever it lands, Rock n Roll Resort explores different music themes and resorts throughout the Northeast and beyond.

Woven throughout each experience are multiple indoor live music stages, incredible visual art installations, poolside cocktails, spiritual exploration, fun activities and workshops, eclectic food and an amazing music lineups all within the walls of a VIP resort. Guests have exclusive use of the resort during this weekend only. Pack your suitcases and leave your tents at home as the next Rock n Roll Resort invades your town soon. Locations, performing artists and theme vary with each event. It’s a “takeover” not to be missed!

ABOUT HUDSON VALLEY RESORT & SPA
Just 90 miles from New York City, the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa is ideally situated in the heart of the beautiful Shawangunk Mountains. Set within 400 wooded acres adjacent to Minnewaska State Park, and surrounded by gorgeous Catskill views, you’ll enjoy our resort accommodations while exploring the best of the Hudson Valley! Hudson Valley Resort & Spa 270 guestrooms and suites have been recently refurbished to offer both comfortable surroundings and modern conveniences.

Amenities: Guest can enjoy the fitness room, arcade centers, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam rooms, heated indoor pool, on-site shopping, and more! You’ll find exciting opportunities for outdoor recreation all around the resort like Tennis and basketball courts, mini-golf and more!

Golfing: Featuring rolling hills, flowing creeks, long lush fairways and perfectly manicured greens, the golf course at the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa is enjoyable for all levels of play. This 6350 yard 18-hole championship course affords spectacular views of the Catskill and Shawangunk Mountains while putting every part of your game to the test.

Spa: Offering a full menu of spa treatments and massage therapies, the Spa professionals at the Hudson Valley Resort can help you select the right service for you. Whether you choose to ease your mind and body with Shiatsu, discover deep relaxation and tranquility with a Swedish massage, or treat yourself to a European facial and algae body treatment, you’re sure to walk out refreshed, revitalized and rejuvenated.”

Websites & Links: RocknRollResort.com | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

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Jungle Jam V in Costa Rica 2015 with Slightly Stoopid, Thievery Corporation, Papadosio & More

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Jungle Jam 2015

From JungleJam.com
Jungle Jam V returns to Jaco, Costa Rica for its fifth consecutive year with a stellar line-up on the grounds of the beautiful Hotel DoceLunas for 4 days of music in paradise March 19-22, 2015. This year’s performers include: Slightly Stoopid, Thievery Corporation, Steel Pulse, Morgan Heritage, Mykal Rose (of Black Uhuru), Papadosio, The Beautiful Girls, Jesse Royal, Dopapod, Twiddle, The Werks, Zach Deputy, Perro Bravo, Thicker Than Thieves, Paul Damon, Hayley Jane, Michael O’Brien, Humble Soul, Ras Attitude and DJ Jacques. Jungle Jam V also will include late night DJ sets from Rob Garza and Congo Sanchez of Thievery Corporation, plus Costa Rican performers Talawa, Un Rojo, Ojo De Buey and Santos Y Zurdo! GA & VIP weekend passes, camping, all-inclusive hotel packages available by visiting http://www.junglejam.com

The music will kick-off on three stages, starting afternoons in Jaco Beach at The Beach Stage overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The evening action moves into the friendly confines of Hotel DoceLunas outside oasis, where the Main Stage will host the festival’s biggest bands and international headliners. UK reggae legends Steel Pulse will close the Main Stage Thursday night (March 19), 17 piece world electronic ensemble Thievery Corporation headlines Friday night (March 20), California’s finest Slightly Stoopid graces the Main Stage on Saturday night (March 21) and Sunday closes with a strong finale of Jamaican Reggae that features Mykal Rose (of Black Uhuru), rising new star Jesse Royal, and for their first time appearance ever in Costa Rica, Royal reggae family Morgan Heritage.

No Jungle Jam would be complete without a strong U.S. jam band contingent, and 2015 is no exception featuring multiple sets from Papadosio, Dopapod, Twiddle, The Werks, and Zach Deputy. A Late Night Stage, which promises to see some surprise collaborations from Jungle Jam’s favorite musicians, will also include DJ sets from Thievery Corporation’s Rob Garza and Congo Sanchez, spinning until the sun comes up.

In addition to the all-day music schedule, major headliners, and beautiful beaches of Jaco, Jungle Jam also offers a spectacular array of classic Costa Rican excursions. Deep sea fishing, canopy zip-line tours, sailboat snorkeling cruises, surfing, ATV tours, horseback riding, sea kayaking, crocodile jungle river tours, and tours of nearby Manuel Antonio National Park are just a few off-site adventures festival goers may experience. Many of these excursions will be accompanied by performing artists, giving festivalgoers a chance for an unforgettable experience alongside their favorite musicians.

Websites & Links: JungleJam.com | Facebook

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