For 2009 the Backbeat Foundation spreads across the city presenting more than 30 shows with more than 40 acts at 4 venues: Blue Nile (BN); Tipitina’s French Quarter (TFQ); Republic NOLA (RN); and this year introducing the newest addition of the Studio at Colton (SC). The Backbeat Jazzfest Series: Let’s Be Totally Clear, will be… Continue reading Initial Lineup of the 4th Annual Backbeat Jazzfest Series!
New site improvements have already begun for the annual music and arts festival FloydFest, July 23-26, located at milepost 170.5 off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Floyd, Virginia. One major addition to the venue in 2009 is the construction of a timber framed “front of house” structure for the Streamline Stage @ HillHoller. The structure… Continue reading FLOYDFEST GOES "BACK TO THE FUTURE" IN BUILDING NEW TIMBER FRAMED STRUCTURE
The Dead (their ONLY summer appearance!), Bob Dylan, The String Cheese Incident, Willie Nelson & Family, and The Black Crowes will top the bill of over 60 diverse and stellar artists at the second annual ROTHBURY Festival at the Double JJ Ranch in Michigan on July 2-3-4-5, 2009. Also on the bill are Damian “Jr.… Continue reading The Dead at Rothbury
