birdog1960 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 (edited) You're probably thinking that's ridiculous but you'd be so wrong. The Avett thread made me think about Merlefest http://www.merlefest.org i heard they were coming. kinda late notice but thought I'd pass it on anyway. two more fests to consider with some similar and great bands: Floydfest in july http://www.floydfest.com and Rhythm and Roots in Sept. http://lineup.bristo...olrhythm.com. check out the lineups Appalachia rocks... Edited April 23, 2013 by birdog1960 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Info Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 (edited) I'll be going to FloydFest...Hot fu#kn' Tuna..."if you don't know Jorma, you don't know Jack". Also, my wife is a food vendor this year. All Good used to be in Appalachia but it moved. Edited April 23, 2013 by Mr Info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdog1960 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 will you be camping? probably most convenient for vending but if not, roanoke is probably your best bet. this place http://primland.com is very close, amazing but very pricey. enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Merlefest is awesome. The biggest mix of Yupy city folk, hipster d-bags, country bumpkins and rural thugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Sounds like a Drive-By Truckers concert!!! Merlefest is awesome. The biggest mix of Yupy city folk, hipster d-bags, country bumpkins and rural thugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Info Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 will you be camping? probably most convenient for vending but if not, roanoke is probably your best bet. this place http://primland.com is very close, amazing but very pricey. enjoy! Thanks - that looks like a great place to stay on a SW VA road trip but will not be able to do it this time. There is separate camping and parking provided for FloydFest vendors and we will have to stay on-site. Her place will probably be open 18 hrs/day. Music until ~3 am and morning activities start at 8. She will probably be bringing along a staff of 7-10 high school and college girls to park and camp at the vendor site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdog1960 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Merlefest is awesome. The biggest mix of Yupy city folk, hipster d-bags, country bumpkins and rural thugs. yup. about as culturally diverse as appalachia gets but i don't think i'd use the same descriptions. plenty of good people out having fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 dear god those are some serious line-ups....here's my local festival line up so far...i volunteer every year, plus i am a member so i get lot's of free passes into the festival http://xpn.org/xponential-music-festival/2013 You're probably thinking that's ridiculous but you'd be so wrong. The Avett thread made me think about Merlefest http://www.merlefest.org i heard they were coming. kinda late notice but thought I'd pass it on anyway. two more fests to consider with some similar and great bands: Floydfest in july http://www.floydfest.com and Rhythm and Roots in Sept. http://lineup.bristo...olrhythm.com. check out the lineups Appalachia rocks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 i just went to the hot tuna website to check the tour dates...jorma is kind of a dick.... Important Information regarding recording and photography of Jorma Kaukonen shows:Jorma Kaukonen does not allow audio / video recording of any of his shows by the audience or the front of house engineer. Front of house engineers are not permitted to record the show unless authorized by Jorma Kaukonen management. If authorized, then recording in whatever format is property of Jorma Kaukonen and no copy will be made or retained by front of house engineer, the venue, the promoter or anybody else affiliated with the Jorma Kaukonen engagement. Jorma Kaukonen archives and records his own performance for his own usage with no fee to the venue or promoter. Jorma Kaukonen does not allow flash photography at the shows. Professional cameras are not allowed in the venue unless the persons has valid press credentials or are ok’d prior to the performance by Jorma Kaukonen’s Management at least 48 hours prior to the show. Only the first three songs may be photographed. Promoter / venue will stop audio / video taping, flash photographers as well as people walking up to the front of the stage and take photos with their phone. I'll be going to FloydFest...Hot fu#kn' Tuna..."if you don't know Jorma, you don't know Jack". Also, my wife is a food vendor this year. All Good used to be in Appalachia but it moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Fischer Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 This summer, Bob Dylan, Wilco and My Morning Jacket will tour together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdog1960 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 dear god those are some serious line-ups....here's my local festival line up so far...i volunteer every year, plus i am a member so i get lot's of free passes into the festival http://xpn.org/xpone...c-festival/2013 Wow! these are the golden days of live music. if you are not taking advantage, you're missing out big time... i can't bring myself to volunteer as i don't want to miss a minute while i'm there but good on you. my friends that volunteer complain that people are always trying to game the entry and not pay. maddening if you look at the prices for most of these these events. can't expect the artists to play for free. Thanks - that looks like a great place to stay on a SW VA road trip but will not be able to do it this time. There is separate camping and parking provided for FloydFest vendors and we will have to stay on-site. Her place will probably be open 18 hrs/day. Music until ~3 am and morning activities start at 8. She will probably be bringing along a staff of 7-10 high school and college girls to park and camp at the vendor site. looks like you both will be working hard. per my pm to you, i'd bet you'll do very well as a vendor. people are generally in great moods at these festivals and spend liberally, especially for good food and drink. and just for future reference, in case you don't already know, the 3rd "a" in appalachain is soft, not "eh". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Info Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 (edited) i just went to the hot tuna website to check the tour dates...jorma is kind of a dick.... I am a big Jorma fan - Tuna & Airplane stuff but his solo work (Quah, Christmas, Blue Country Heart, etc.) as well...both acoustic & electric. I have seen him many times and other than a backstage knife fight at a show in Oswego, I have enjoyed them all. We will just have to disagree about his creative ownership. Some artists are willing to openly share their stuff (i.e., Dead) and others like to maintain control such as Jorma (though it wasn't always this way). That's the artist's prerogative - I am only concerned with the quality of the music or the performance. Edited April 24, 2013 by Mr Info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdog1960 Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 (edited) I am a big Jorma fan - Tuna & Airplane stuff but his solo work (Quah, Christmas, Blue Country Heart, etc.) as well...both acoustic & electric. I have seen him many times and other than a backstage knife fight at a show in Oswego, I have enjoyed them all. We will just have to disagree about his creative ownership. Some artists are willing to openly share their stuff (i.e., Dead) and others like to maintain control such as Jorma (though it wasn't always this way). That's the artist's prerogative - I am only concerned with the quality of the music or the performance. you might be interested in this http://www.furpeaceranch.com my guitar teacher told me about it. he's been to a show or 2 there and thought they were very good. the camps are too expensive for me to consider but i'd bet they're excellent. Edited April 24, 2013 by birdog1960 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 This summer, Bob Dylan, Wilco and My Morning Jacket will tour together. Funny, I have been on a bid Dylan and Wilco kick. Tremendous billing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Info Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 you might be interested in this http://www.furpeaceranch.com my guitar teacher told me about it. he's been to a show or 2 there and thought they were very good. the camps are too expensive for me to consider but i'd bet they're excellent. Thanks - two times I had trips planned there to see shows and had to cancel but I do plan to get there sometime. I don't have the talent for a guitar camp though I have read a lot of good feedback from attendees at Fur Peace. I could jam along on harmonica but that's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 This one is in my backyard next weekend... http://shakykneesfestival.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 I may pull some time off this weekend and head up to Wilkes for MF... I gots a lot to do though... I just need some time off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 This one is in my backyard next weekend... http://shakykneesfestival.com/ id be all over that been on the Gary Clark Jr bandwagon for a while now, and I do enjoy some Lumineers hope your going Dr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdog1960 Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 This one is in my backyard next weekend... http://shakykneesfestival.com/ looks like a nice venue, too. passes that include food and drink sold out. should be a good crowd. good to see other areas getting on the bandwagon so to speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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