Festivals

Dark Star Orchestra and All Good Presents announce today the return of Dark Star Jubilee to Legend Valley in Thornville, OH, just 30 minutes east of Columbus, on Memorial Day Weekend May 23-25.

Hosted and curated by Dark Star Orchestra, world-renowned re-creators of the Grateful Dead live experience, this third annual Jubilee festival features these artists:

 

 

Dark Star Orchestra (3 nights)

Yonder Mountain String Band

The line-up of great bands and artists has been expanded for the 4th Annual John Hartford Memorial Festival, taking place May 29-31, 2014 at the Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground in Bean Blossom, IN.

React Presents the third annual Spring Awakening Music Festival at the historic Soldier Field in Chicago June 13 - June 15, 2014.

The organizers of Yonder Mountain String Band’s Harvest Music Festival are excited to announce the dates of the ninth annual festival.  The magical weekend will take place Oct. 16-18, 2014 at the picturesque Mulberry Mountain near Ozark, Arkansas.  Harvest Music Festival is an annual event featuring electrifying entertainment from some of the nation’s top performers.

The Northwest String Summit has announced its initial lineup for 2014. Yonder Mountain String Band will headline and play 3 nights! Other acts include: Steep Canyon Rangers, The Motet, Dead Winter Carpenters, Fruition, Shook Twins and more.

The inaugural Phases Of The Moon Music + Art Festival is set to take place September 11-14 at the beautiful 3000 acre Kennekuk Country Park just outside Danville, IL. Phases Of The Moon is proud to announce Phase I of artists scheduled to perform at the first annual event.

The 2014 Pitchfork Music Festival will return to Chicago's Union Park for a ninth year on Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20. 2014 marks the tenth year that Pitchfork has curated and produced a summer music festival in Chicago. The independently run, three-day event offers an exciting and diverse lineup along with one of the most inviting, reasonably priced and rewarding weekends of music around.

The 2014 John Hartford Memorial Festival (JHMF) Songwriting Contest has begun accepting entries, marking the start of its second year inspiring songwriters to go where they haven’t gone before. The songwriting contest is a little different than most, as it takes part in ensuring the legacy of John Hartford continues and thrives. Contest winners are awarded with a main stage performance and free 3-day festival ticket.Many great songwriters have come and gone, but few have been groundbreaking trendsetters.

AURA Music & Arts Festival will have its first official on-site pre-party in its 5-year history in February. Kicking things off Thursday, Feb. 13, fans are invited to get settled at The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) a night early and enjoy music from three of Florida’s finest bands in the scene - The Heavy Pets, Greenhouse Lounge and The Funky Nuggets. Tickets are $30 for the night and include camping, music and all fees.The official AURA festival, Feb.

Boca Raton hosted the Sunshine Music and Blues Festival on Saturday, Jan. 18, pulling people of all different ages together to enjoy a beautiful Saturday filled with sunshine and soul. In the middle of a shopping plaza filled with vacationers, retirees and homegrown Floridians lies Mizner Park Amphitheater, a small venue perfect for a casual winter day with some beautiful souls.

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