Category: 2014 Festivals

Strings and Sol 2014 with Yonder Mountain, Railroad Earth & More in Puerto Morelos, Mexico

“Strings & Sol returns to the white sand beaches of Now Sapphire in Riviera Maya, Mexico on December 11-15, 2014. Yonder Mountain String BandRailroad Earth, Leftover Salmon, Greensky Bluegrass, The Infamous Stringdusters, and special guest Sam Bush will take the stage set on the beach against a stunning backdrop of Caribbean waters. This is a tropical bluegrass adventure not to be missed!
The beautiful, luxurious, and all-inclusive Now Sapphire Resort is the perfect setting for your concert vacation. Located just 25 minutes south of the Cancun airport in the Mayan Riviera, Now Sapphire is a first-class resort that features pristine beaches, spacious suites, an incredible on-site spa, gourmet restaurants, beachfront palapas, and stunning ocean views. All of your food, drinks, and of course, concerts are included in the price of your room! Strings & Sol offers music fans a genuine luxury vacation featuring days relaxing on the beach with friends and nights listening to your favorite bands perform in paradise.”

Websites & Links: StringsAndSol.com | Facebook | Twitter | Cloud9Adventures.com

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Announcing Dominican Holidaze 2014 with Umphrey’s McGee, STS9, The Disco Biscuits & More

Dominican Holidaze 2014
From Cloud 9 Adventures
“Holidaze is back, and this time we’re heading to the Dominican Republic for FOUR nights of music on the beach. Gather your crew, pack your bathing suits, and join the Disco Biscuits, STS9, Umphrey’s McGee and more for the ultimate vacation in a tropical paradise! Enjoy all-inclusive luxury accommodations at the brand new Breathless Resort & Spa in Punta Cana, where everything you need from music to food is right at your fingertips. It’s time to embark on a new adventure, don’t miss out on the first ever Dominican Holidaze 2014!”
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“STS9, Umphrey’s McGee, and the Disco Biscuits will play two full 2-set shows over the four nights, and for the first time they will each play their third show on the beach at sunset. Lotus, the New Deal, and Rob Garza (Thievery Corporation) will also be joining in the fun to make this a Holidaze to remember.

Relax during the day with poolside sets and prepare for a long night of music including several main stage shows and late night DJs to keep the party going all night long. Dominican Holidaze provides a truly unique opportunity for music fans to enjoy an up close and personal experience right on the water in paradise. The tropical setting creates an energy and vibe that elevates the music to a whole new level, so get ready to have your mind blown!”

Websites & Links: DominicanHolidaze.com | Facebook | Twitter @DRHolidaze

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Announcing Catskill Chill 2014 with Yonder Mountain, The New Deal, Lettuce & More

From CatskillChill.com
“Taking place at the picturesque Camp Minglewood in Hancock, New York September 5th – 7th, 2014, Catskill Chill Music Festival unveils the lineup for their fifth anniversary, once again providing an intimate experience that delivers big name acts up close and personal in a secluded summer camp environment.

A the top of this year’s artist line-up is Yonder Mountain String Band with special guest Allie Kral, The New Deal, Lettuce, Electron, Shpongle (Simon Posford DJ Set), Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Papadosio, The New Mastersounds, Dopapod, Kung Fu, Particle, Break Science, Nahko and Medicine for the People, Marco Benevento, The Breakfast, The Heavy Pets and Orchard Lounge.

Continuing their tradition of offering a unique twist with returning artists, the Chill has announced a number of tribute sets. In addition to their original sets, Turkuaz will pay homage to Sly & The Family Stone and Twiddle will offer up their electric take on Grateful Dead tunes, while Alan Evans’ Playonbrother tackles a set of legendary Cream. We will also see the unveiling of Aron Magner & Tom Hamilton: Acoustic Again at Acoustic Junction.

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. With a limited capacity, no campsite is more than a few minute 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-person sleep away camp-style cabins, creating decorated theme camps and hosting late-night jams. Two of the five stages, the intimate Acoustic Junction and the DJ Stage are located in the heart of the campground, filling Camp Minglewood with music of all genres from morning until night. 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.

A limited number of Early Bird tickets are currently available for $145. For tickets & RV rentals, please visit www.CatskillChill.com.”

2014 ARTIST LINE-UP
Yonder Mountain String Band with special guest Allie Kral
The New Deal
Lettuce
Electron
Shpongle (Simon Posford DJ Set)
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
Papadosio
The New Mastersounds
Dopapod
Kung Fu
Particle
Break Science
Nahko and Medicine for the People
Marco Benevento
Orchard Lounge
Eric Krasno Band
The Breakfast
The Heavy Pets
Twiddle x2 (Original & Dead Set)
Turkuaz x2 (Original and Sly & The Family Stone Set)
Alan Evans’ Playonbrother x2 (Original & Cream Set)
The Nth Power
American Babies
Consider the Source x2 (Electric & Acoustic Set)
Aron Magner & Tom Hamilton: Acoustic Again
Brownie (DJ set)
Brock Butler Acoustic
The Main Squeeze
Roots of Creation
Jen Durkin & the Business
Pink Talking Fish
FiKus
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Tauk
Cosby Sweater
The Mantras
The Manhattan Project
The Primate Fiasco
lespecial
Wyllys
Eastbound Jesus
ShwizZ
ShwiKus plays P-Funk
The Alchemystics
Fat Mannequin
The Hornitz
Flux Capacitor
Skytree x2
Subset
Business Casual Disco x2
Driftwood
SOLARiS
Funktional Flow
MUN x2 (Electric & Acoustic Set)
Cocktail Party Phenomenon
Speakerbot x2
The Jauntee
Mister F
The Chronicles
The Fritz
Tall County
Formula 5

Websites & Links: CatskillChill.com | Facebook | Twitter

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Rock N’ Roll Resort 2014 Returns with “V4: The Dream Machine” Featuring Dumpstaphunk, The Motet, Everyone Orchestra & More

Wicked Cool Productions will host another epic Rock n Roll Resort v4: “The Dream Machine” featuring Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, The Motet, Everyone Orchestra w / Steve Kimock, John Kimock, Reed Mathis, Jennifer Hartswick, Natalie Cressman & many other guests. April 4-6, 2014, at the newly renovated Hudson Valley Resort & Spa in Kerhonkson, New York, nestled within the heart of the Catskills.
Rock n Roll Resort is a relatively new, yet familiar experience for festival-goers of any and all ages. Hudson Valley Resort & Spa is an ideal setting – expansive, inviting and intriguing, you will feel right at home inside the grand resort. Funk bands, electronic acts, jam bands, bluegrass, and a little bit of every music genre can be found throughout the event, with music running from early afternoon until well past sunrise the next day. Dance yourself into a frenzy, then walk back to your hotel room to re-energize. You can shop for affordable merchandise from a wide-variety of unique, handmade crafts from the vendors within the event. No matter which direction the end up, you won’t find a dull moment at Rock n Roll Resort.
“The Dream Machine is a future music festival and boasts that your next festival experiences will never be the same again after this weekend of nearly endless pleasures. Our setting will be amidst non-stop music, within a professional party environment,” says Shannon Plaquet, producer of Rock n Roll Resort.
Confirmed lineup includes: 
Dumpstaphunk • The Motet x2 • Everyone Orchestra w/ Steve Kimock, John Kimock, Reed Mathis, Jennifer Hartswick, Natalie Cressman & many other guests • Turkuaz x2 • Cabinet • Conehead Buddha • Peter Prince & The Trama Unit • Nephrok! Allstars • TAUK • The Alchemystics • The Z3 (A tribute to Frank Zappa) • Leroy Justice • Goosepimp Orchestra • Roots of Creation • Cosmic Dust Bunnies • Mark Mercier Band • BRYAC Funk Allstars • Dr. Westchesterson • Danny Pease and The Regulators • The Kings of Belmont • Mister F • Big Takeover • Sarah Michelle Band • 7 Below (A tribute to Phish) • Akashic Record • The Kind Buds • Business Casual Disco • The Juicy Grapes • The Broadcast • Solaris • Arclite • Darian Cunning Band • The Hornitz • The Big Sway • Positive Mental Trip • Frank Viele • Cheatcode • DJ Adam Amrod • Digital $torm • Political Animals • Space Carnival • Honeycomb • APEL • DJ Icculus • F.A.M. • DJ Nomadic • Craig Greenberg Band • Jordan Simms • Michelle Sarah • Rebecca Jean Smith • Bobby Paltauf
Many artists will take the stage multiple times throughout the weekend, and more artists to confirm soon!

Websites & Links: RocknRollResort.com | Facebook

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Suwannee Springfest Release 2014 Dates and Initial Lineup: Avett Brothers, Punch Brothers & More

From SuwanneeSpringfest.com

“Suwannee Springfest will celebrate its 18th year at the magnificent Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL March 20 – 23, 2014. Festivalgoers can enjoy four days of camping and live Americana music including Avett Brothers, Punch Brothers, Sam Bush Band, Southern Soul Assembly with JJ Grey, Anders Obourne, Luther Dickenson and Marc Broussard, Jason Isbell, Donna the Buffalo, Greensky Bluegrass x2, Steep Cannon Rangers x2 and many more, at one of the most beautiful music venues in the country.

Suwannee Springfest consistently features some of the world’s finest performers in New & Traditional Folk, Roots Rock, Bluegrass & Newgrass, Singer/Songwriter, Acoustic Blues, Cajun/Zydeco, and other forms of American Roots music. Those musical sub-genres are now collectively referred to as Americana music, a style growing rapidly which incorporates respect for and recognition of traditional music forms presented through a contemporary framework and approach.

This energetic and family friendly musical celebration is a gem of a festival with a great lineup, spring weather and a stunning natural setting. Tickets for Suwannee Springfest go on sale today for $140 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 $300. For RV hook ups, cabin rentals and golf cart rentals, please call SOSMP at 386.364.1683. Stay tuned for additional artist announcements! For more information and tickets visit SuwanneeSpringfest.com.”

Websites & Links: SuwanneeSpringfest.com | Facebook

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