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  • #91
    Brooklyn Peach
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    By far the most special summer festival I have ever been to is the Oregon Country Fair, near Eugene, second weekend in July. Currently we love the Mateel Community Center's Summer Arts Festival at Benbow Lake in Humboldt County,and the Kate Wolf Memorial Music Festival in Laytonville, both super mellow, laid back events. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is free and great every October in Golden Gate Park if you don't mind hanging out with about half a million people in a really stiff sea breeze. Any free concert in Golden Gate Park is great fun. An event that draws a slightly different crowd is the Redwood Run in Piercy. If you can stand the sound of bikes, the sight of bikers and the smell of exhaust, the Rewood Run is a great party though, sadly, their musical line-up has been somewhat lacking in the last couple of years.
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    marye
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    what's been the problem at the Ledges?
    predatory law enforcement? creepy people?
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    I've been to grateful fest for the last several years, (as well as a variety of other festivals- all good, rothbury, GOTV, 10,000 Lakes, etc.) and as much as I *love* NLQP, it seems as though events there have gone down the tube in the last few years. It's depressing. I'm currently looking for the new "hotspot" in the region, and have heard good things about Terrapin Hill. Any reviews on the scene there or suggestions as far as other venues in the midwest that are more chilled out than the ledges have been for the last few years? The paranoia at the Ledges has really got the best of me, and in the last few years I've had little desire to attend shows at the Ledges due to these concerns.suggestions appreciated!! ------------------------------------------- "A foolish heart will call on you To toss your dreams away Then turn around and blame you For the way you went astray A foolish heart will cost you sleep And often make you curse A selfish heart is troubl
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    Guess this year it will be the Allgood Festival in Masontown, WV
    Just got an e-mail stating that Furthur will be the headliner! We've been twice before and had a great time both times! Also Railroad Earth, Yonder Mountain String Band, Widespread Panic and Dark Star Orchestra this year. Gonna' get our tickets when they go on sale Friday!
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    Hal R
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    My favorite festival
    Is on hiatus and that may mean no more. 10,000 Lakes Festival. Had a great time with friends and family, met Oroboros and his family. Went in 2007 and 2008. Who did I see?Phil and Friends, Ratdog, Gov't Mule, Derek Trucks, Little Feat, Flaming Lips, New Riders, moe., String Cheese Incident, DSO, Kaki King, Zappa Plays Zappa, Umphrey's McGhee and many more. If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake
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    marye
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    topless hoopers? fire dancers?
    maybe not together...
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    Tim SUNDOG Corcoran
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    "The wheel is turning and you can't slow down, you can't let go and you can't hold on,you can't go back and you can't stand still, if the thunder don't get you then the lightning will". Are you ready to get your Hippie on!
    TICKET PRICE: "BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW to get THE ADVANCE PRICE of $30". Admission consists of two parts: Our ticket cost, plus a small fee that the campground staff collects to offset the cost of his staff, camping, parking and trash/waste services.
    Good for Thurs July 29th-Sunday Aug 1st.
    NOTE: THIS PRICE IS FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY.
    FESTIVAL ATTENDANCE FEE:
    Payable in cash at entrance gate. $16 per person. $11 per person for SATURDAY ONLY!
    COVERS:
    # Camping
    # Parking
    # Trash/Waste Management Services.
    NOTE: 18 & OVER ONLY
    Bands confirmed:
    ~MELVIN SEALS of the JERRY GARCIA BAND for TWO NIGHTS with TWO HOUR SETS EACH NIGHT~
    Other Jambands Bands confirmed: ~FAMILY GROOVE COMPANY ~BONEY FINGERS ~PARADISE WAITS ~FUNGUS GARDEN REVERB ~THE GRASSHOPPERS ~ONE MAN GATHERS ~BAGHDAD SCUBA REVIEW ~IFDAKAR ~LUNAR FUNK THEORY ~BROKEN ARROW ~WOOK ~ABSOLUTE GRUV ~BAR TAB BAND ~GRATEFUL BETH ~LAVA JAMA ~JIMMY GOODTIMES DEAD GUISE ~GGGANG ~TOMMY GARCIA ~GRATEFUL GARY as Emcee, and you can bet theres more! Mystik Toyz will be returning to the Grateful Garcia Gathering, but with a whole lot more FUN this time... A prominent positive force at all the festivals, Mystik Toyz is always on a mission to teach toys, entertain, and inspire people to play! You can expect Fire Shows, Wandering Entertainment such as Mr Fun on stilts, maybe a parade and, of course, an ongoing "Spin Zone" where you can play any time of the day (or night). Jam to toys as you jam to the music and have some FUN!


    This summer you'll be entertained by Beautiful Topless Firedancers swirling and hooping though the summer nights at the Grateful Garcia Gathering! Some with body paint, and some without! Its going to be an awesome time at the 3G's this summer, so don't miss the bus! http://www.GratefulGarciaGathering.com http://www.Myspace.com/GratefulGarciaGathering

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    JackstrawfromC…
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    After catching Panic 7 times last year, I'm pretty bummed to have missed out on them this year. I miss JB and Jimmy.. "I've stayed in every blue-light cheap hotel. Can't win for tryin. Dust off those rusty strings just one more time. Gonna make em shine."
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    Oroboros
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    had beautiful weather, no mosquitos, and loads of grate times. There were terrific shows by Wilco, Widespread Panic, Steve Kimock's Crazy Engine, Umphrey's McGee, and Dave Matthews Band. There were other bands as well but those were the ones that I caught. The sound was tremendous and the playing remarkable. I urge you all to run, not walk, to see/hear these bands the next time they appear in your area. It was truely some fun up north. The Truth is realized in an instant, the act is practiced step by step.
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    Tim SUNDOG Corcoran
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    GET READY TO PARTY HEARTY WITH "FAMILY GROOVE COMPANY"~"ROOTSTAND"~"IFDAKAR", AND MORE! AGES 18 + EVENT.

    Hey now! The 3Gs ('aka Grateful Garcia Gathering), is returning back to the Camp NCN Venue in beautiful Black River Falls Wisconsin July 30th though August 2nd 2009 where it all began over 6 years ago! A grateful place where Garcia fans will be gathering! It also marks the celebration of Jerry Garcia's 67th Birthday, plus the 14th Anniversary of Jerry's untimely passing. We have leased the campground venue for July 30th though August 3rd 2009 for our 6th annual music festival.

    Other great music festivals have hosted at this venue such as Weedstock, Farmapalooza, Big Wu Family Reunion, Campout Roots Festival,just to name a few!

    Artists included: Family Groove Company, Rootstand, Ifdakar, Boney Fingers, Baghdad SCUBA Review, Fungus Garden Reverb, Jam and the Playground Kids, In the Dark, MMC Trio, Elf Lettuce, Vinny Weible & Soul Logic, Groovitational Pull, The Reggie, Grateful Beth and the Volunteers, The Bar Tab Band, John Statz, Mr. Cab Driver, Brok'n Arrow, Greyleaf, and more Jambands to be added soon!

    ~Ages = 18+ event.

    ~Venue = A sweet venue with Good Vibes!

    ~Vibe = Chill and laid back!

    ~Parking = Tons of parking!

    ~Re-Entry = No Problem!

    ~Camping = E-Z walk to and from main stage!

    ~Security = Very Kind-No hassels!

    ~Vendors = The Best ever!

    ~Staff = Very cool and helpful!.

    ~Bands = Jam Bands!

    ~Memories = Priceless!

    Our friends at Mystix Toyz will be on board at the 3G's for tons of freakin fun with juggling demonstrations, including juggling workshops, face painting, plus drum circles and fire dance jams every night!

    WOW! Advance tickets ONLY $30 online for all four days three nites! *18+ YEARS OF AGE* www.GratefulGarciaGathering.com www.GratefulGarciaGathering.com www.Myspace.com/GratefulGarciaGathering

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10,000 Lakes? Gathering of the Vibes? Grateful Fest? If you've been to these or any others among the growing number of summer fests, tell us what's great about them!
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Submitted by dwlemen on Tue, 07/08/2014 - 05:45

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OK, so I am relatively new to going to festivals. Don't get me wrong, they are a blast! But, they are also expensive. It's costing $270 just to get into Lockn this year. I wonder if it's better to just go to one or 2 festivals a year or take that money and spread it out to see a bunch of shows throughout the year? -Dave
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Submitted by marye on Tue, 07/08/2014 - 08:53

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since I've done the festival thing. But I'd say it's different from going to a show; it's a more immersive scene. Hey, I'll never forget waking up outdoors in Veneta and wandering off to a big field to see the Dead (and a whole lot of cool vendors) in 1982. If that, and the random fleeting community, are not a big deal to you, maybe go with the shows, but if you want that thing you have to get at a fest...
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Submitted by iGrateful on Tue, 07/08/2014 - 11:20

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Yes, I bought tickets for last years event when Neil Young & Crazy Horse were still the headline... even though they had to cancel, this was a GREAT first Festival experience! That's why I'm going again... See you there, iGrateful
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Submitted by dwlemen on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 07:42

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I was disappointed they couldn't get Neil Young for this year. Heard they tried. But still looking forward to it. It will be the biggest festival I've ever gone to, so a bit nervous about that. But hopefully everyone is cool and we can relax and enjoy all the great music lined up. -Dave
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Submitted by cosmicbadger on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 13:09

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Just got back from our Summer of Love Festival in the UK....more like a big party really with wonderful people and great music. Met up with TigerLilly there too.......some of you might remember her from here.
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Submitted by dwlemen on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 04:56

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Hey! I do remember Tiger Lilly, though I don't know if she remembers me. We used to waste away the days chatting on here back when the chatroom was popular a few years back. I hope she is doing well. Miss our talks. -Dave
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Submitted by jendrus on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 05:24

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UMF !!!!
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Submitted by Oroboros on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 20:59

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Mary asked me if I wanted a party for my 60th birthday or go to a show, and of course I said a show. So she got tickets for the Interlockin Festival. Sorry that Bob and Ratdog can't make it (all the best Bobby, take care of yourself) but looks like Billy K is fielding a band and will fill in for Bobby. AND Phil and Friend (2 nights), String Cheese (2 night), Widespread Panic (2 nights) Wilco (2 nights), Allman Bros for one night, Tom Petty to close the show as well as other great bands (Tedeski and Trucks, Keller Williams, and much more). Today is our 34th anniversary. I can't tell you how grate a 'ride' this has been. Mary and I went to many Dead shows along with other travels and adventures. 3 healthy happy boys, (all out of the house and employed ;o}!!!! Yay!!!) and looking forward to more travel and fun together. I am the luckiest guy on earth. The truth is realized in an instant, the act is practiced step by step.
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Submitted by cbaylies on Tue, 06/14/2016 - 16:34

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I loved All Good, too bad it is nixed. Going to Jerry Jam in NH, anyone coming?
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Submitted by Dred Scott on Wed, 07/06/2016 - 21:12

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We used to go only to DelFest & DSO Jubilee, and the All Good. Too old for a lot of travelling these days. But we discovered FloydFest in Floyd, VA about 10 years ago, and haven't missed it since. I'm not gonna spend a lot of time convincing you - it's a small fest, they purposely limit the attendance, it sells out each year weeks before it opens. But you'll be doing yourself a solid if you check it out. This year is Greg Allman, Warren Haynes, Keller Williams, Bruce Hornsby, Leftover Salmon, Railroad Earth, etc. etc. It's 5 days of camping and music right ON the Blue Ridge Parkway in the gorgeous mountains near the North Carolina, SW Virginia border. Floyd, VA has one stoplight. And a Friday night bluegrass jam at the general store that's nationally famous. It's a stop on the Crooked Road, for you roots music fans. Not too far from Blacksburg, if you know where VA Tech is. FloydFest, the last week in July each year. If you miss it, it's your loss.
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Submitted by Cwoodpga on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 16:55

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Rfk 1973 both shows.Smoked hash with Phil and Bob. Haven't looked back since. Opened with Morning Dew second day, nothing left to say.
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Submitted by marye on Wed, 04/05/2017 - 15:22

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what are the don't-miss fests this year?
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Submitted by Brick in Oz on Mon, 04/10/2017 - 15:07

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Packing today. Off to the best 5 days on the Australian music calendar tomorrow!Www.bluesfest.com.au See you next year. Come on down ✌️
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Submitted by dwlemen on Tue, 04/11/2017 - 11:56

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I have spent much of today trying to convince my wife that we need to take a little vacation to Milwaukee this July! Peace, -Dave
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Submitted by marye on Tue, 07/24/2018 - 13:00

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since we first started this thread. But the festival scene is going strong. Which ones do you like best these days? Which ones do you really miss?
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Submitted by Rososo on Tue, 05/26/2020 - 05:06

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My favorite festival is Sziget in Budapest, I always used to go there from my property in Latvia with all my friends, and it is very atmospheric , I stay there for 7 days.

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Submitted by Strider 808808 on Tue, 04/27/2021 - 12:06

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Taos Pueblo Powwow (New Mexico), United Tribes Powwow (Bismarck, North Dakota)
8/27/72 Veneta was a great time.

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Submitted by deadhead102 on Wed, 04/28/2021 - 10:16

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I can't stand festivals! There's more than one band and sometimes more than one stage. The time spent going between stages as well as the short sets each band plays is not for me. I would much rather go to a Grateful Dead concert and get nothing but the good ol' Grateful Dead. This also applies to other acts that I might want to see.

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Submitted by 1stshow70878 on Thu, 04/29/2021 - 10:16

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The Telluride Bluegrass festival is still going strong 40+ years and although bigger and better than ever it still has that down low small town vibe. Cheers!

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Submitted by GADEADHEAD on Fri, 06/18/2021 - 06:30

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Bourbon & Beyond Louisville, Ky. Has had some hidden gym's in recent years and plenty of bourbon and food. This is more of a main stream music festival but it always sprinkles in some good bluegrass (Billy Strings, and Infamous Stringdusters to name a few) John Mayer, Robert Plant, promise of The Real, Margo Price and others have given the festival some character.

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Submitted by Steamdude on Fri, 05/06/2022 - 13:08

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Watkins Glen, '72. The unexpected Friday night sound check was some of the sweetest most laid back jam I've ever heard the band do. Lots of fun despite being quite unprepared. Spent Friday night sleeping in the trunk of a car! Right up there with Barton Hall '77. I was tripping heavily for that and couldn't be sure that it was really as good as it sounded until I heard a recording of it later.

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Submitted by Pitz Quattrone… on Fri, 05/06/2022 - 13:58

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My favorite summer festival is one that features incredibly unique, professional, unsigned, independent artists that truly need a high-quality exposure event to boost their careers to a level so they can earn a decent living performing and recording their musical visions. Not sure that one exists? If it does, please let me know who I can reach out to in order to be considered for a performance slot.

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Submitted by Robertbob59 on Fri, 05/20/2022 - 07:44

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@Pitz Quattrone that's a Great Idea ...Lot of great Artist that need to be Heard and are Pushed Aside by Weaker mainstream Garbage . ya can't even go to these new millennial shows . to many nonsense Bands music . ya have to wait for a Solid group to play .
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