The legendary Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals will host a formal non-profit village for the first time since their foundings in the 1950s. Non-profit organizations from Rhode Island and the surrounding states will be part of the “Participation Row” social action village at both festivals. The Newport Folk Festival and the Newport Jazz Festival will make […]
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Picnic with the Roots in NYC
The Roots mentioned from the stage of their Roots Picnic festival in Philadelphia that they will bring the festival to New York City, and the announcement was made official soon after. Roots Picnic New York will take place Saturday, Oct. 1 and Sunday, Oct. 2 in Bryant Park in New York City. The first night […]
Toots and The Maytals Announce First Tour Dates in Three Years
Reggae and ska legends Toots and the Maytals recently announced a handful of dates across the United States. The Jamaican outfit will primarily stick to the West Coast, with only one East Coast date currently announced. Toots and the Maytals will be performing at “Groovin in the Park” in Queens on June 26. Their tour kicks […]
Update: Full Summer Camp Lineup Includes Special Everyone Orchestra Make a Difference Set
Update 4/25/2016: The final artists for Summer Camp have been added to the lineup. The last round is topped by the Everyone Orchestra, who will perform a special exclusive Make a Difference set. Anyone who completes specific actions at the festival will gain access. More information can be found at the Summer Camp website. The […]
FESTY NEWS: North Coast Music Fest Lineup Announced
North Coast Music Festival (NCMF) – which takes place Labor Day Weekend Sept. 4 through Sept. 6 in Chicago at historic Union Park – have announced this year’s musical lineup. The three day event features a diverse range of genres including hip-hop, jam, indie, rock, R&B, electronic beats, and everything in between for fans to enjoy. Headliners include returning acts The Chemical […]
Boston Calling Gets Ready to Wrap up the Summer
Boston Calling is getting ready to launch its fourth festival in two years, taking place from September 5 to the 7. The event takes place at Boston’s City Hall Plaza each day. The lineup, just like the May edition, has a little something for everyone. The three days include a mix of rock, rap, indie, EDM, and pop. […]
Elvis Costello and The Roots Bring Their Amazing Collaboration to The Capitol Theatre
It was announced yesterday that Elvis Costello and The Roots will be coming to The Capitol Theatre in Portchester, NY on March 12. Their album Wise Up Ghost that was released last year was a fantastic album by two great acts melding their individual sounds together into a beautiful unified thought. Their one and only show at […]