Project Glow Festival

Project GLOW is right around the corner, taking place this weekend at RFK Festival Grounds in Washington D.C. Project GLOW was created to celebrate over two decades of the D.C. dance scene. It is the first two-day, two-stage dance festival in the heart of DC.

The stacked lineup includes artists such as GRiZ, Above & Beyond, Seven Lions, and Martin Garrix. These acts will span three stages - The Eternal Stage, The Pulse Stage, and the iconic BoomBox Art Car that has appeared all around the world. 

For more details and the daily schedule, check out the official Project Glow website. 

As all festies know, you can't dance all night on an empty stomach. Stay tuned for our next post where we'll recommend the top places to get your grub on before attending Project GLOW. 

Please check out our Facebook Page for regular updates. 

Initial Lineup and Midnight Jam Announced for MerleFest '18



MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce the initial lineup for MerleFest 2018, which will be held April 26 - 29. The annual homecoming of musicians and music fans returns to the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The complete lineup for MerleFest 2018 will be announced over the next few months. Today's lineup announcement includes legendary artist Kris Kristofferson, Jamey Johnson, Robert Earl Keen, The Devil Makes Three, Balsam Range and the Atlanta Pops Orchestra Ensemble, "Mission Temple Fireworks Revival" featuring Paul Thorn & Band, the Blind Boys of Alabama and the McCrary Sisters, and many more. The 2018 Midnight Jam presented by The Bluegrass Situation on Saturday, April 28th will start at 10:30 p.m. and run well past midnight, with special hostsTown Mountain and Jim Lauderdale. This very popular after-hours hootenanny gathers many performers from the festival for impromptu artistic collaborations and one-of-a-kind superstar jams that have become legendary in the festival’s history.

Kris Kristofferson – Kris Kristofferson is a three-time Grammy winner who has recorded 30 albums, including three with pals Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings as part of the Highwaymen. Kristofferson has spent three decades performing concerts all over the world and achieved remarkable success as a country songwriter at the start of the 1970s. His songs helped redefine country songwriting, and by 1987, it was estimated that more than 450 artists had recorded Kristofferson’s compositions. In 1977, he earned a Golden Globe for Best Actor and has acted in more than 70 films to date. Kristofferson is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and has been recognized with the Songwriter Hall of Fame’s prestigious Johnny Mercer Award, the Johnny Cash Visionary Award, BMI’s Icon Award, the Francis Preston Music Industry Award, the PEN Song Lyrics of Literary Excellence Award, and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Kristofferson is scheduled to play on Thursday.

Jamey Johnson – Truth and tradition. These non-negotiable principles serve as the bedrock of the music of eleven-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson, who is “one of the greatest country singers of our time,” according to The Washington Post. Indeed, the Alabama native has been acknowledged by many as country music’s north star, guiding us down a path of confession and conflict to a place of reflection and redemption. He has received tremendous praise from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Wall Street Journal and other publications, many of which have hailed his albums as masterpieces. His influential album, "That Lonesome Song", was certified platinum for 1 million in sales, and his innovative double album, "The Guitar Song", which debuted at No. 1 on the country album charts, received a gold certification. In 2012, he released a Grammy-nominated project honoring one of his heroes, Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran. He is one of only a few people in the history of country music to win two Song of the Year Awards – for “Give It Away” and “In Color" – from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. He has written singles for George Strait, Trace Adkins, James Otto, Joe Nichols and others. Johnson is scheduled to play on Friday.

“Today, MerleFest is proud to announce more than 75 artists who are part of the festival’s 2018 lineup, commemorating the 31st year of the festival. MerleFest welcomes back five special artists that haveplayed all 31 years: Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Peter Rowan, Joe Smothers, and Jack Lawrence. The initial lineup reflects the musical diversity and quality of performers who are the hallmark of the festival,” says Steve Johnson, MerleFest Artist Relations Manager. MerleFest is known for its unique mix of traditional, roots-oriented music from the Appalachian region, including bluegrass and old-time music, Americana, blues, country, Celtic, Cajun, cowboy, zydeco, rock and many other styles that the late Doc Watson referred to as “traditional plus.” The initial lineup includes several notable acts; to see the full list, visit the website at MerleFest.org/lineup.

  

Tickets for the festival, as well as the Midnight Jam, are on sale now, and may be purchased at www.MerleFest.org or by calling 1-800-343-7857. MerleFest offers a three-tiered pricing structure and encourages fans to take advantage of the extended early bird discount. Early Bird Tier 1 tickets may be purchased from November 14 to February 18, 2018 and Early Bird Tier 2 tickets from February 19 to April 25. Tickets will be sold using Tier 3 pricing at the gate during the festival. 

Stay tuned for our annual MerleFest spotlights highlighting various artists from this impressive lineup. Buy those tickets now and we'll see ya MerleFest!

Imagine Set Times Released!

The time has come, boys and girls! Imagine has released their daily set times. Now it's time for the joy of sifting through the impressive list of  artists and carefully choosing which acts to hear and when. Good luck, there are some tough choices (I'm looking at you, Deadmau5 vs. Pretty Lights).

The official Imagine Mobile App for Apple and Android is also now available.  There are a lot of fun distractions at Imagine; just download that bad boy to ensure you don't miss any of your favorites. 

Lastly, as you know, many people along the East Coast were affected by Hurricane Irma. Imagine has started an official donation site via the American Red Cross. The music world is known for loving, caring and giving, so let's throw some support to the victims of Irma. 

It's almost time to Imagine, folks! How do you imagine?

Imagine Music Festival Spotlight - Black Tiger Sex Machine

Imagine Music Festival 2017 is right around the corner, folks! Soon enough, the complete schedule will be released and it will be time to carefully pick and choose which unforgettable acts to see. While this can be a daunting task, have no fear, we're here to help! In coming weeks, we'll be sharing our top picks for each stage. There are some heavy-hitters playing the Oceania stage like Deadmau5, Tiesto, and Flux Pavilion, but our first choice for this stage is Black Tiger Sex Machine.

Who's ready to go to church? First up we have sci-fi-inspired bass hitters, Black Tiger Sex Machine. With a name like that, how can you even think about missing their act? BTSM are known for their electrifying shows and their ability to bend, manipulate, and mesh every genre of electronic music into one performance. Their sound implements everything from dubstep and electro to drum and bass. At a BTSM set, the audience is immersed in hard-hitting bass and classically-influenced instrumentation with darker electro styles. BTSM is also known for creating partially live sets, which is refreshing in a world of press-play artists. Be sure to head to BTSM Church on Saturday and get lost in the hard and heavy sounds of this dynamic trio. To see what a BTSM show is all about, check out their tour recap below. Buy your tickets now for Imagine, they're worth every penny and going fast!

Imagine Music Festival Drops Day Schedule

Imagine Music Festival has dropped their day schedule for the September 22-24 event.  Taking place once again at Atlanta's Motor Speedway, the lineup is stacked and offers a variety of options for bass heads and trance-lovers alike. Check out the schedule below and head over to their website to purchase your weekend pass.  

Forecastle Announces Late-Night Shows

Stay onboard long after the festival lights go down with Forecastle Late-Night on the Belle of Louisville presented by Rhinegeist and powered by Do502.

Yacht Rock Revue™ will take over the Belle of Louisville on Friday, July 14. Known as the Greatest Show on Surf, this nautical-themed group will feel right at home on the Ohio River, taking their act to the high seas with epic (spot-on) covers of classics by Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, and so much more.

On Saturday, July 15, the legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band will be joined by special Forecastle guests to transform the historic Belle of Louisville into our very own New Orleans French Quarter. The band will bring a taste of The Big Easy to Louisville, performing their one-of-a-kind jazz onboard America’s oldest steamboat.

“Those who have had the chance to attend one of our late-night shows know about the amazing vibe that is created in an intimate, historic venue like the Belle. It’s one of those ‘only at Forecastle’ experiences that can just be so special,” said Forecastle’s Captain JK McKnight.

Back on land, Headliners Music Hall will keep the party going late with Real Estate and special guest on Friday, July 14 and The New Pornographers with special guest on Saturday, July 15. Doors open at 11 p.m. EDT and music starts at midnight for all shows.

Current Forecastle weekend pass and daily ticket holders (as of Monday, April 24 at midnight) will have access to an exclusive presale to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public Friday, April 28 at 10 a.m. EDT. Ticket buyers should check their inbox for full details. Presale runs from Wednesday, April 26 at 10 a.m. EDT until Thursday, April 27 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit forecastlefest.com/late-night-shows.

Win a Pair of GA Moogfest Tickets!

For a chance to win a pair of GA tickets, hop over to our Facebook and Twitter pages and enter by Sunday, April 23. A winner will be chosen on Monday, April 24th.  Good luck!

Moogfest revealed its lineup of musical performers, led by Flying Lotus, Animal Collective, Gotye, Suzanne Ciani, Derrick May, 808 State, Simian Mobile Disco,Syrinx, Jessy Lanza, and Function. Building on the experimental format of previous years, Moogfest continues to integrate Future Sound (performances) and Future Thought (conference) programming, with many of these artists also leading sessions during the daytime conference program.
 
Moogfest’s trademark mix of intimate venues and masterful collaborations creates an unforgettable experience festival-goers will not find anywhere else. Experimental electronic and avant-garde dance music is complemented by thematic programming like Black Quantum Futurism, Protest, and Techno-Shamanism that span day-into-night. This year returns with adventurous formats such as live film scores, an overnight live music sleep concert, prelude to sleep listening parties, long-form durational performances, and presentations by leading Instrument Designers.
 
Moogfest has also invited artists including Gotye and Peanut Butter Wolf to help honor some of the innovative musicians we lost in 2016, including Jean-Jacques Perrey, Pauline Oliveros, Bernie Worrell and Keith Emerson. This 2017 lineup reinforces Moogfest’s commitment to bold experimentation, with some of the most important musicians and thinkers of our day helping to blur the lines between audience and artist, conversation and collaboration, technology and creativity. To purchase tickets, head over to the Moogfest website. Better yet, try your hand at winning a pair with The Triangle Beat! 

The Moogfest 2017 Schedule is Now Live!

Today Moogfest unveils the full schedule for the expansive four-day festival. Exploring the future of technology, art, and music, the festival includes more than 300 musical performances, daytime workshops, conversations, masterclasses, film screenings, live scores, durational sound installations, and interactive art experiences. From an intimate conversation with synth design icon Dave Smith on his 45 years of pioneering work, to an exclusive multimedia installation from Michael Stipe, to performances from artists like Flying Lotus, Suzanne Ciani, Animal Collective, Talib Kweli, Jessy Lanza, and Moor Mother--- this is the year you don't want to miss.

Workshop registration begins this Friday. Grab your ticket today. Space is extremely limited and these sessions fill up fast.  Explore the 2017 program schedule here.

Workshop registration starts this Friday. There is still time to purchase an Engineering or VIP Pass to get prioritized access to workshop registration.

Create Your Own Sched
With hundreds of artists, speakers, sessions and venues, Moogfest contains a vast galaxy of discovery.

Once you have your ticket, it's  recommend you begin planning your weekend by crafting a personalized schedule. You will need your own Sched account to do so. Simply visit this page to get set up.

Workshops Workshops Workshops

Moogfest prioritizes intimate spaces for collaboration and creativity. Workshops are an essential part of the Moogfest program, but space is extremely limited and these sessions fill up fast. This year, we have improved our workshop registration process to make sure VIPs get their top choices, and everyone else has a chance to attend a workshop as well.

For complete instructions on signing up for a workshop, head over to the Moogfest website. Happy workshopping!

Shaky Beats Daily Lineup Released

Shaky Beats Music Festival has revealed its Lineup By Day and 1-Day Tickets will go on sale for fans today at 11:00am ET.  Griz, RL Grime and Bonobo (live) will kick off the second annual festival on Friday, followed by monstrous performances from Kaskade, Flosstradamus and Galantis on Saturday. The Chainsmokers, Zeds Dead and Girl Talk will close out the weekend with huge performances on Sunday. Shaky Beats Music Festival will take place May 5-7 at Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta.  

General Admission 1-Day Tickets ($90) as well as 1-Day VIP Tickets ($225) are now available at 

www.shakybeatsfestival.com. General Admission 3-Day Tickets ($165) as well as VIP 3-Day Tickets ($399) are also available. Fans must be age 18+ to attend the festival. 

Electric Adventure 2016 Presale Starts Today

Tickets On Sale: TODAY June 24th 

Presale weekend passes start at $99 

* All VIP Ticket holders from last year are eligible for discount on VIP Tickets * 

 

For most, the month of September marks the end of another Summer filled with BBQs, roof-top parties, and the festival season. But just as you thought the season is over, Area Event is announcing the return of the one-of-a-kind Electric Adventure, the only music festival held on the sunny beaches of Atlantic City, for it’s fifth year anniversary bash on September 24 and 25, extending your time for fun in the sun just a little longer.

John Dimatteo, founder of Area Event says, “For 2016, Electric Adventure is taking the best parts of our 4 year history: the amusement rides, the beachfront location, and moving to a new festival site within Atlantic City adjacent to the world Famous Steel Pier. The Steel Pier will be accessible to all festival guests this weekend. The pier has a private entrance to the Ocean front beaches where you will find our stages, interactive areas, art installations, VIP Areas, additional concession areas, volleyball, hammocks, Lounge chairs and so much more for an all encompassing festival site." 

 EA FESTIVAL-GOERS SPOKE AND WE LISTENED

We asked last year’s festival attendees what their biggest gripes were and completely overhauled the event with their suggestions in mind to provide a better overall festival experience! This year’s event will boast several major improvements to address these concerns.

• A major concessionaire for quicker/efficient drink lines 
• Improved and new Security Team
• An enhanced VIP experience (for VIPs 21+ Only)
• Affordable Lodging for Traveling Attendees
• Top-of-the-line Production & Stage Design: led by former producer of Ultra Miami - Lee Heiman of Track Marketing
• Improved Site Design: walkways through sand, strategically placed stages
• More water stations + rest/shade stations
• A more diverse Line-up than ever before! 

Electric Adventure’s prime location will also host a number of pre-parties and after-parties at the Jersey Shore’s numerous clubs, located just steps from the festival site. The presale will be released on June 24th at 10am and weekend passes start at a reasonable $99. Additionally ANYONE who purchased VIP Tickets last year will receive a 25% discount and no service fees for a 2016 VIP Ticket! Electric Adventure will unveil this year's talent and additional announcements in July and beyond, stay tuned! 

About Electric Adventure:

What started in 2012 at Six Flags Great Adventure Theme park as a one day, one stage festival with only 6 artists and almost 6,000 attendees has turned into one of most celebrated electronic dance music festivals in the US. Due to its massive success, in just a year Electric Adventure saw a 300% increase in total attendance of over the two-day run. Since then, the festival has evolved even further, moving to Seaside Heights in 2014. 

The artists featured on the talent roster over the years has grown exponentially as well, including star-studded names like Blasterjaxx, Disco Fries, DJ Snake, D.O.D., Dzeko & Torres, Flux Pavillion, GTA, Headhunterz, Noisecontrollers + many more. For 2015, EA moved to the casino town of Atlantic City. This time expanding to 6 stages with over 125 artists and top names like Kygo, Dillon Francis, Pretty Lights, G-Eazy and Big Gigantic. The festival attendance was the largest yet at nearly 20,000 patrons over August 1st and 2nd 2015. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for details and updates as they become available!