Festivals

I had a dream about Steve Martin, last night..

I knew I'd be writing this story, today.. That's likely why he was on my mind.  Of course he was in a white suit, with an arrow headband on his head.  [I'm a child of the seventies, after all..] But instead of playing for laughs, he was picking his banjo with fire, along with a bevy of world-class bluegrass musicians.  This was an especially fun dream, considering I've never seen him perform in any capacity beyond the movie theater.

Jomeokee Music & Arts Festival will proudly announce on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 the lineup for their first annual event to be held at the Jomeokee Campground in Pinnacle, North Carolina. Set against the majestic scenery of Pilot Mountain, Jomeokee Fest (September 14th - 16th, 2012) will host live performances from Americana, funk, folk, jam, string, blues and world music bands and musicians.

Music On the Mountaintop has confirmed the first round of artists slated for the fifth annual music festival outside of Boone, North Carolina this August 24-26, 2012. The festival, which returns as Railroad Earth's Music on the Mountaintop and is expanding to include three full days of music, has brought together its most eclectic lineup to date.

Early bird tickets and VIP packages are now on sale for the 2nd annual Railroad Earth’s Hangtown Halloween Ball, October 26 – 28, 2012.

The 16th Annual All Good Festival taking place July 19-22 at Legend Valley in Thornville, Ohio has announced the five artists who will be performing late night slots at the festival.

Their love didn’t fade away. Our love didn’t fade away. We’re gonna love Furthur (and Wanee!) night and day.

New York City's Catalpa Festival announces additional artists, including Girl Talk, Matt & Kim, Cold War Kids, Hercules And Love Affair, Matisyahu, Dirty Heads, The Sheepdogs, Hook N' Sling and Many More.The Catalpa Festival lineup already includes: The Black Keys, TV On The Radio, Umphreys McGee, AraabMUZIK, Snoop Dogg

On June 8th, 2012, indie art rockers Rubblebucket will be playing Manchester, TN's famous Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival! Given the band's favorable reputation among the festival circuit, alongside critics nationwide raving of the band's colorful and lively show, it's with no surprise that Bonnaroo has added the band to its already well-rounded line-up.

Toubab Krewe’s CARNAVALITO, a two-day mini-fest, has been announced to take place at the Pisgah Brewing Company in Black Mountain, NC on Friday, July 13th and Saturday, July 14th, 2012. The outdoor event will feature headlining sets from Toubab Krewe as well as a different roster of supporting bands and DJs each day including Donna the Buffalo, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, Rayna Gellert and DJ Chalice.

Phil Lesh & Friends has just announced the band will play the 19th annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival on September 16th, 2012.The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival takes place in Telluride Town Park, a renowned outdoor music venue with breath-taking mountain peaks for a backdrop.

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