Festivals
Thursday, 16 February 2012 17:07
Festival Preview: Canadian Music Week
It’s about a month until Canadian Music Week, which runs from March 21-25 in Toronto, Ontario. This Festival packs in a whole amalgamation of music-related activities. It seems to be a lot like Canada’s version of CMJ. It’s a conference, it’s a festival, it’s a tradeshow, there are film screenings, award ceremonies, and all kinds…
Sunday, 12 February 2012 19:21
Preview: Sasquatch 2012
When my friends and I wax sentimental, it’s become common—even expected—to hear at least one anecdote from a bygone Sasquatch weekend. Hosted at the Gorge Amphitheater in central Washington, the festival promises jaw-dropping musical talent and one of most visually stunning venues in all the land. This year suggests no different, with performances from musical…
Monday, 06 February 2012 18:01
What Is SXSW?
Around this time last year I had heard of South by Southwest (SXSW) , but that was the extent of it. I am one of those people that will pack up a car, jump on a plane, you name it. Just be gone the next day, to do whatever it is my mind has chosen…
Tuesday, 24 January 2012 15:43
Festival Preview: Snowball
As the name suggests, Snowball Festival is another festival that combines music and mountain sports in the cool elevations of the Rockies. This is only the second year the fest is running, yet it’s already established as packing a killer lineup in a winter wonderland. This all ages event is taking place in Vail Valley,…
Tuesday, 24 January 2012 09:46
Forecastle and My Morning Jacket Embark on Special Collaboration for 10th Anniversary
The Forecastle Festival - The nation's premier event for music, art and environmental activism - has announced that My Morning Jacket (above) will headline and assist in curating the festival's 10th Anniversary. The 3-day event will take place July 13 - 15, 2012, at Louisville's scenic, award-winning Waterfront Park.
My Morning Jacket, whose original members…




