LOCKN’ 2017, held annually at Infinity Downs Farm in Arrington, Virginia, draws lovers of funky jams, old school blues, and gritty hard rock from all corners of the country. This year, residents from every single state migrated to the mountainous landscape on a late summer weekend, August 24-27. Beautiful sunny weather with a scattering of […]
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Kings and Queens of Rock Reign at Lockn’ on Day 2
As the Friday morning migration of early risers dispersed to acquire their first fix of caffeine, the fairly priced $3 cups were a welcome relief from the $9 beers that drained wallets the night before. Local rock group Sun-Dried Opossum, aided by the climbing heat of the mid-morning sun, beckoned attendees out of their tents […]
Fuzzy, Juicy and Sweet: The 2017 Peach Music Festival
Photos courtesy of Alex B and 215Music.net A well run music festival can be a fantasy land, a respite from reality. Such was the case at the Peach Music Festival in Scranton, PA this past weekend. As concertgoers reveled in musical bliss, the world around them grew darker and stormier. Unimaginable horrors were unfolding. Music, […]
Let’s Go to LOCKN’! 2017 Festival Preview
Nestled just beyond the Eastern reach of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia, Infinity Downs Farm will once again play host to one of the summer’s most anticipated jam-centric music festivals. LOCKN‘, in it’s fifth installment, will unite roughly 20,000 humans to revel in the spirit and evolution of jam music. Though pioneered by […]
Mountain Jamming: 2017 Peach Music Festival Preview
It is not unusual in this day and age for a band to have it’s own festival. It is however, unusual, for a band’s festival to outlast the band itself. The Peach Music Festival, this year running August 10-13, was started by the Allman Brothers Band back in 2012. The band broke up for good […]
Photo Recap: Summer Camp Music Festival 2017
Summer Camp 2017 was another fantastic year in the Midwest festival’s history. Amid powerhouse sets from hosts Umphrey’s McGee and moe., and alongside memorable performances from Trey Anastasio Band, Pretty Lights Live, Gov’t Mule, Turkuaz, TAUK, The Disco Biscuits and dozens more artists from across the country. Tributes to Gregg Allman, who passed away on […]
Lockn’ Announces Special Guests and New Layout
Lockn’ Festival recently announced several special guest appearances and collaborations, including Bob Weir joining the Avett Brothers and Ann Wilson of Heart joining Gov’t Mule. The 2017 festival will also feature an improved layout, allowing for better sight lines and easier access to food and other amenities from the campsites. Attendees at this year’s Lockn’ […]
Summer Stage 2017 Includes Umphrey’s McGee with Aqueous, Gov’t Mule, Mavis Staples
The 32nd year of the New York Summer Stage Series has been confirmed and promises to host more than 100 different groups thoroughout the five boroughs. As always, most shows are free with the exception of a few benefit concerts that help fund the remaining performances. Dates and locations are scattered but the first performance […]
Lockn’s Releases Daily Schedule, Announces Phil Lesh and Bob Weir To Perform ‘Terrapin Station’
All week on social media, Lockn’ Music Festival has been revealing additions to their lineup by releasing several daily post on artist and bands that will appear at the festival during random times of each day. The fifth annual event, will take place at the Oak Ridge Farm, in Arrington, VA, on Aug. 24-27. They […]
The Peach Music Festival Announces Lineup
Montage Mountain, in Scranton, PA is ready for another four-day festival weekend this summer, as the Peach Music Festival, has announced its 2017 lineup for the festival’s sixth annual event which takes place Aug. 10-13. This year’s lineup will include several New York State, including New Hartford native Joe Bonamassa, NYC natives Lettuce, who will feature […]