Summer is the time for music festivals. I have gathered information on 15 different festivals from Rap to metal to electronic to jam. It's all here. Looks like Outkast is making his rounds along with Chance the Rapper, Pretty Lights, Skrillex, and Foster the People as they seem to be at quite a number of fests this summer. Beats Antique are also getting out and about this summer along with Nickel Creek and Shaky Graves. Bonaroo has my lineup of lineups for the summer which is odd because I haven't been overly impressed with their lineup in a few summers. Beale Street Music Fest in Memphis also has a lineup I think is noteworthy.
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CounterPoint Festival
April 25-27 2014
Kingstown Down Georgia
Tickets: $160-$2,000
Lineup Highlights
Flux Pavillion
Tycho
Outkast
The Revivalists
Chance the Rapper
Pretty Lights
Foster the People
Krewella
Flosstradamus
Notes: I don't actually know a whole lot about a lot of these bands. It does seem to be an interesting array from Flux to The Revivalists with some Outkast and then moving on over to Tycho. I don't think I would even pay $160 for this lineup though.
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April 25-27 2014
Kingstown Down Georgia
Tickets: $160-$2,000
Lineup Highlights
Flux Pavillion
Tycho
Outkast
The Revivalists
Chance the Rapper
Pretty Lights
Foster the People
Krewella
Flosstradamus
Notes: I don't actually know a whole lot about a lot of these bands. It does seem to be an interesting array from Flux to The Revivalists with some Outkast and then moving on over to Tycho. I don't think I would even pay $160 for this lineup though.
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Rock the Bells Hip Hop Fest
Ok, there is no lineup info yet, it is just to be noted that it will in fact be returning this year. I will be on top of this lineup info as soon as I can, but insider chatter says no lineup info will be available until end of May.
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Ok, there is no lineup info yet, it is just to be noted that it will in fact be returning this year. I will be on top of this lineup info as soon as I can, but insider chatter says no lineup info will be available until end of May.
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Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse
April 4-5 2014
Chicago IL
Tickets:$60
Lineup Highlights (Ahem, I don't know this genre, this is just a favor for my metalhead fans)
Visigoth
Grim Reaper
Black Death Ressurected
Axion
Argus
Axe Master
Crowhaven
Voltax
Notes. I will not be attending. It's just that I know that I have a large metalhead following and I would hate to leave them out. New Note: I will be attending if Rolling Stone would like to send me. Otherwise, go do your thing metal people! Ed Ucation, that's you.
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April 4-5 2014
Chicago IL
Tickets:$60
Lineup Highlights (Ahem, I don't know this genre, this is just a favor for my metalhead fans)
Visigoth
Grim Reaper
Black Death Ressurected
Axion
Argus
Axe Master
Crowhaven
Voltax
Notes. I will not be attending. It's just that I know that I have a large metalhead following and I would hate to leave them out. New Note: I will be attending if Rolling Stone would like to send me. Otherwise, go do your thing metal people! Ed Ucation, that's you.
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Pickathon :)
August 1-3 2014
Happy Valley Oregon
Tickets:$65-$260
Lineup Highlights
Mandolin Orange
Ural Thomas and the Pains
Ages and Ages
Nicklecreek
Shakey Graves
My thoughts; I like pickathon because it is so chill. It's my crowd, it's my vibe, it's my fest. Although, I will say this year, the lineup looks ok ish, not stellar. There is more TBA coming up and I will update as they update.
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August 1-3 2014
Happy Valley Oregon
Tickets:$65-$260
Lineup Highlights
Mandolin Orange
Ural Thomas and the Pains
Ages and Ages
Nicklecreek
Shakey Graves
My thoughts; I like pickathon because it is so chill. It's my crowd, it's my vibe, it's my fest. Although, I will say this year, the lineup looks ok ish, not stellar. There is more TBA coming up and I will update as they update.
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Beale Street Music Fest
May 2-4 2014
Memphis TN
Tickets: $85-$650
Lineup Highlights
Beats Antique
Alabama Shakes
Kid Rock
Snoop Dog
Carolina Chocolate Drops
Dandy Warhols
Leftover Salmon
Dropkick Murphys
Bone Thugs N Harmony
Seether
Blues Traveler
Jerry Lee Lewis
Motorhead
Buddy Guy
Joan Jett
My thoughts: Well, they are boasting their 'most diverse lineup yet.' I agree. This is a pretty diverse lineup. Rock, Blues, Jam, Rap, Punk....Good lineup. Not a $650 lineup, but an interesting lineup indeed. Joan Jett and Bone Thugs n Harmony playing the same gig as Leftover Salmon and Buddy Guy... Pretty cool. No.7, this is near you, you should go, it is Cynthia Rose approved.
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May 2-4 2014
Memphis TN
Tickets: $85-$650
Lineup Highlights
Beats Antique
Alabama Shakes
Kid Rock
Snoop Dog
Carolina Chocolate Drops
Dandy Warhols
Leftover Salmon
Dropkick Murphys
Bone Thugs N Harmony
Seether
Blues Traveler
Jerry Lee Lewis
Motorhead
Buddy Guy
Joan Jett
My thoughts: Well, they are boasting their 'most diverse lineup yet.' I agree. This is a pretty diverse lineup. Rock, Blues, Jam, Rap, Punk....Good lineup. Not a $650 lineup, but an interesting lineup indeed. Joan Jett and Bone Thugs n Harmony playing the same gig as Leftover Salmon and Buddy Guy... Pretty cool. No.7, this is near you, you should go, it is Cynthia Rose approved.
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Lollapalooza! (It's a fun word, say it again slowly this time)
August 1-3 2014
Grant Park Chicago
Tickets:$100-$225
Lineup Highlights
Eminem
Lorde
Nas
Kings of Leon
Skrillex
Blood Orange
The Avett Brothers
Delta Rae
I was wondering what was going on with Lorde and surprised she wasn't on more lineups this summer. Well, here she is at Lollapalooza, I think she will fit in with that crowd and scene quite nicely. Eminem representing Detroit. I love Delta Rae and was also surprised to not see them around on as many lineups this summer, but glad to see they will be making an appearance here. And now for the moment we have all been waiting for.....A Kings of Leon reunion? Well, I would love to see that. Let's see where they go from here. I always said that they made quite an impact as is, even if they didn't continue making music after their recent break, but I am all ears on the new tunes from them.
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August 1-3 2014
Grant Park Chicago
Tickets:$100-$225
Lineup Highlights
Eminem
Lorde
Nas
Kings of Leon
Skrillex
Blood Orange
The Avett Brothers
Delta Rae
I was wondering what was going on with Lorde and surprised she wasn't on more lineups this summer. Well, here she is at Lollapalooza, I think she will fit in with that crowd and scene quite nicely. Eminem representing Detroit. I love Delta Rae and was also surprised to not see them around on as many lineups this summer, but glad to see they will be making an appearance here. And now for the moment we have all been waiting for.....A Kings of Leon reunion? Well, I would love to see that. Let's see where they go from here. I always said that they made quite an impact as is, even if they didn't continue making music after their recent break, but I am all ears on the new tunes from them.
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Underground Music Showcase
July 24-27 2014
Denver CO
Tickets:$35 General Admission-$120 VIP (Not bad for a VIP pass)
Lineup Highlights
Ok, well there isn't a full lineup yet, but in the past it has featured amazingness such as Mudhoney and Lord Huron. I'll update this as I find out more about the lineup. It's usually pretty local with some occasional bigger names.
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July 24-27 2014
Denver CO
Tickets:$35 General Admission-$120 VIP (Not bad for a VIP pass)
Lineup Highlights
Ok, well there isn't a full lineup yet, but in the past it has featured amazingness such as Mudhoney and Lord Huron. I'll update this as I find out more about the lineup. It's usually pretty local with some occasional bigger names.
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Bumpershoot Music Fest
August 30-Sept 1
Seattle WA
Tickets:$112 General Admission-$500 VIP Fanciness
Lineup Highlights
Death Cab For Cutie
MGMT
The Joy Formidable
Heart
Ra Ra Riot
Deerhunter
Lissie
The Mowgli's
+ Comedians and sessions
My thoughts because you definitely wanted them: It's a small offshoot of SXSW. Wait! Before everyone starts yelling about how it is nothing like SXSW, I have been to both and there are some comparisons. There is more than music going on at Bumpershoot. There are small film fests, comedians, writing workshops and other artsy type things. I would say even $500 wouldn't be horrible for this kind of lineup + experience.
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August 30-Sept 1
Seattle WA
Tickets:$112 General Admission-$500 VIP Fanciness
Lineup Highlights
Death Cab For Cutie
MGMT
The Joy Formidable
Heart
Ra Ra Riot
Deerhunter
Lissie
The Mowgli's
+ Comedians and sessions
My thoughts because you definitely wanted them: It's a small offshoot of SXSW. Wait! Before everyone starts yelling about how it is nothing like SXSW, I have been to both and there are some comparisons. There is more than music going on at Bumpershoot. There are small film fests, comedians, writing workshops and other artsy type things. I would say even $500 wouldn't be horrible for this kind of lineup + experience.
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Summercamp Music Fest
May 23-25 2014
Chillicothe, IL
Tickets:$139-$1,000
Lineup Highlights
Gramatik
Umphreys McGee
Moe!
Yonder Mountain Stringband
Primus!
Beats Antique
The Motet
Sun Stereo
The Devil Makes Three
Would I go? For $139; yes....for $1,000 that gets you some decent bonuses; no. I like that there is more than one sound there, but let's be honest, $1,000 to hear more Moe and Umphreys? Don't get me wrong, I love both bands....but it's hardly worth $1,000.
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May 23-25 2014
Chillicothe, IL
Tickets:$139-$1,000
Lineup Highlights
Gramatik
Umphreys McGee
Moe!
Yonder Mountain Stringband
Primus!
Beats Antique
The Motet
Sun Stereo
The Devil Makes Three
Would I go? For $139; yes....for $1,000 that gets you some decent bonuses; no. I like that there is more than one sound there, but let's be honest, $1,000 to hear more Moe and Umphreys? Don't get me wrong, I love both bands....but it's hardly worth $1,000.
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Warped Tour
April 1-August 3 2014
Cross Country
Anywhere from $20 on up depending on where in the country you will attend
Lineup Highlights
Of Mice and Men
Unlocking the Truth
Ghostown
Grizzly
What do I have to say about Warped? Well, my mosh pit/punk days were short lived and long over. However, I did attend Warped back in 2007. It is fun crowd. Excitement, energy, rebellion. It's punk rock. How Keila ever got me there in the1st place is beyond me, and I personally have no desire to go again, but for the punk rockers out there; it's worth it.
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April 1-August 3 2014
Cross Country
Anywhere from $20 on up depending on where in the country you will attend
Lineup Highlights
Of Mice and Men
Unlocking the Truth
Ghostown
Grizzly
What do I have to say about Warped? Well, my mosh pit/punk days were short lived and long over. However, I did attend Warped back in 2007. It is fun crowd. Excitement, energy, rebellion. It's punk rock. How Keila ever got me there in the1st place is beyond me, and I personally have no desire to go again, but for the punk rockers out there; it's worth it.
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Newport Folk Fest
July 25th-27th 2014
Newport Rhode Island
Tickets: $59 General Admission
Lineup Highlights
Band of Horses
Shovels and Rope
Shaky Graves
The Devil Makes Three
The Milk Carton Kids
Trampled by Turtles (I know this guy that is friends with those guys)
Nicklecreek (Mountaincat! Did you see that? It's Niclecreek)
Commentary. Small, humble lineup. Band of Horses is great, and someday I shall see Shovels and Rope.
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July 25th-27th 2014
Newport Rhode Island
Tickets: $59 General Admission
Lineup Highlights
Band of Horses
Shovels and Rope
Shaky Graves
The Devil Makes Three
The Milk Carton Kids
Trampled by Turtles (I know this guy that is friends with those guys)
Nicklecreek (Mountaincat! Did you see that? It's Niclecreek)
Commentary. Small, humble lineup. Band of Horses is great, and someday I shall see Shovels and Rope.
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Bonaroo
June 12th-15th, 2014
Manchester TN
Tickets:$234 General Admission-$1500 VIP Pass Thing that you don't really need
Lineup Highlights (Cynthia's Suggestions)
Elton John
Neutral Milk Hotel
Vampire Weekend
Kayne West
Andrew Byrd
Drive By Truckers
Cage the Elephant
Shovels and Rope!!!!!
Carolina Chocolate Drops
Thao and the Get Down Stay Down
Ice Cube
Umphreys McGee
Lauren Hill
Okerville River
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Slightly Stoopid
My commentary. Well, I was going to make a snarky comment about Bonaroo becoming a bit pretentious with the ticket prices over the past few summers, but this is kind of my show here. The lineup I just went through only includes a fraction of the amazingness that seems to be headed to Bonaroo this year, so I approve the ticket price in this particular situation.
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June 12th-15th, 2014
Manchester TN
Tickets:$234 General Admission-$1500 VIP Pass Thing that you don't really need
Lineup Highlights (Cynthia's Suggestions)
Elton John
Neutral Milk Hotel
Vampire Weekend
Kayne West
Andrew Byrd
Drive By Truckers
Cage the Elephant
Shovels and Rope!!!!!
Carolina Chocolate Drops
Thao and the Get Down Stay Down
Ice Cube
Umphreys McGee
Lauren Hill
Okerville River
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Slightly Stoopid
My commentary. Well, I was going to make a snarky comment about Bonaroo becoming a bit pretentious with the ticket prices over the past few summers, but this is kind of my show here. The lineup I just went through only includes a fraction of the amazingness that seems to be headed to Bonaroo this year, so I approve the ticket price in this particular situation.
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Euphoria Music Fest
April 25th & 26th 2014
Carson Creek Ranch, Austin Texas
Tickets $79 General Admission-$169 VIP
Lineup Highlights (Who would I see?)
Beats Antique! Ok, I kinda love Beats Antique.
Zed's Ded
Bonobo DJ Set
What does Euphoria Music Fest sound like to me? It sounds a bit too techno and electronic for someone like me to spend 48 hours listening to, however, I can only imagine some of these performances will be just that; performances. I envision elaborate light shows and an overall rave feel. I know this guy online named DJP who I think would love this festival.
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April 25th & 26th 2014
Carson Creek Ranch, Austin Texas
Tickets $79 General Admission-$169 VIP
Lineup Highlights (Who would I see?)
Beats Antique! Ok, I kinda love Beats Antique.
Zed's Ded
Bonobo DJ Set
What does Euphoria Music Fest sound like to me? It sounds a bit too techno and electronic for someone like me to spend 48 hours listening to, however, I can only imagine some of these performances will be just that; performances. I envision elaborate light shows and an overall rave feel. I know this guy online named DJP who I think would love this festival.
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Hangout Music Fest
May 16th-18th 2014
Gulf Shores, AL
Tickets: $229 3 Day General Admission - $1649 Super VIP Thing
Lineup Highlights (Highlights in my very professional opinion)
The Black Keys
Jack Johnson
Queens of the Stone Age
The Avett Brothers
Modest Mouse
Outkast
The Flaming Lips
The Killers
Blackberry Smoke
Shaky Graves!
Ingrid Michaleson
Final Note on Hangout. I think Hangout is your run of the mill average fest lineup. Nothing you can't catch at any other fest this summer. Euphoria at least has it's own theme going on. The thing that does make Hangout standout is the location of actually being and camping on the shores. It is a bit of a spin off of Bonaroo, but I imagine a great time would be had by all, once again though, as far as lineup... You can find a similar lineup all over.
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May 16th-18th 2014
Gulf Shores, AL
Tickets: $229 3 Day General Admission - $1649 Super VIP Thing
Lineup Highlights (Highlights in my very professional opinion)
The Black Keys
Jack Johnson
Queens of the Stone Age
The Avett Brothers
Modest Mouse
Outkast
The Flaming Lips
The Killers
Blackberry Smoke
Shaky Graves!
Ingrid Michaleson
Final Note on Hangout. I think Hangout is your run of the mill average fest lineup. Nothing you can't catch at any other fest this summer. Euphoria at least has it's own theme going on. The thing that does make Hangout standout is the location of actually being and camping on the shores. It is a bit of a spin off of Bonaroo, but I imagine a great time would be had by all, once again though, as far as lineup... You can find a similar lineup all over.
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Aiken Bluegrass Festival
May 9-10th
Aiken SC
Tickets: $20 General Admission $25 at the gate
Lineup
Greensky Bluegrass
Town Mountain
Larry and Jenny Keel
“Big Daddy” Steve McMurry
Jeff Austin of Yonder Mountain Stringband
Keller & The Travelin’ McCourys
Keller Williams
Town Mountain
Larry Keel plays Jerry Garcia
Whitewater Ramble
Notes from Cynthia. This sounds like a humble little fest that I would have a blast at. The lineup seems semi local, and very very jam band like. Mountaincat would enjoy this. And I enjoy Keller Williams.
May 9-10th
Aiken SC
Tickets: $20 General Admission $25 at the gate
Lineup
Greensky Bluegrass
Town Mountain
Larry and Jenny Keel
“Big Daddy” Steve McMurry
Jeff Austin of Yonder Mountain Stringband
Keller & The Travelin’ McCourys
Keller Williams
Town Mountain
Larry Keel plays Jerry Garcia
Whitewater Ramble
Notes from Cynthia. This sounds like a humble little fest that I would have a blast at. The lineup seems semi local, and very very jam band like. Mountaincat would enjoy this. And I enjoy Keller Williams.