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Category: Festival News

  • 420 Celebration Brings Cannabis Culture to Queens

    This new NYC 420 celebration coming to Queens will be an unforgettable event for all people; hip hop lovers, rastas and hippies can join in dance and share good vibes. This event is the longest running, largest, private cannabis event in the state, The New York Harvest Festival & Freedom Fair. 

    420 Celebration Brings Cannabis Culture to Queens, NY
    420 Celebration Brings Cannabis Culture to Queens, NY

    The NYC 420 Celebration will provide a fine art’s gallery, cannabis culture vendors, speakers, workshops, multimedia, high end sounds, a fashion show, competitions (including NYC first Cannabis Cup), food trucks, full bar, outdoor smoking area. This event will be a profound combination of cultural diversity fusing musical genres and NYC legends.

    Reggae Allstars such as The Original Wailers are headlining this multi genre event by bringing the classic tunes of Bob Marley. Similarly, joining the lineup is Tony Touch, the legendary “Mixtape King.” 

    The “Godfather of EDM,” DJ Keoki will also be joining the lineup with his iconic style. Also joining these historic performers are the Real Radio Rahim and his Old School Dance Party featuring Grandmaster Dee, DJ Jeffrey D, DJ Mad Marv & DJ Red Boy.

    Join this tribal gathering where human interests and the natural spirit take precedence, the 25th Harvest Fest on October 7-10, 2022. There will also be a hosting of the longest running Cannabis Cup (competition) in America.


    The visual gallery will feature a wide spread of different forms of art from Colette Aimée, Lisa Betournay, and Danny Armstrong.

    The festival will also feature guest emcees like The Real Radio Rahim (Cosmic Joy Entertainment), Rick Naya (Host of The Rick Naya Show), Rob Robinson (Owner & Founder of Damn Sam Pro), and installation artist Christopher Peter Van der Essen.

    The Harvest festival also features guest speakers like Dan Goldman (Marijuana Tomorrow Podcast, NY Cannabis Alliance), Dana Beal (Cures Not Wars, Founder Global Marijuana March) and Louise Vincent & Michael Galipeau (Urban Survivors Union)

    Tickets are only $25, and are also $10 after 11pm. For more information, here. 

  • Marco Benevento Catskills Fest “Follow the Arrow” This Weekend, Schedule Released

    Woodstock-based artist Marco Benevento has announced his one day festival, Follow the Arrow, hosted at Arrowood Farm in Accord, NY, just 20 minutes west of New Paltz. On June 18, Benevento will be joined by The Slip, Antibalas, Ratboy Jr. and many more. 

    The festival line up is full of up and coming NY artists including Mikaela Davis & Southern Star, Karina Rykman, Jayla Kai, Alecia Chakour and Stuart Bogie.

    Benevento will also have a number of collaborations during the festival including Surprise Me, Mr.Davis, 40 Love with Alecia Chakour, and the Benevento Family Band, with his wife and daughters.

    The event will close with a Marco Benevento & Friends set featuring special guests Scott Metzger, Stuart Bogie, Cochemea Gastelum, Sam Evian and Burnell Pines.

    Follow the Arrow
    PC : Seth Olenick

    Benevento will also be celebrating the release of his 6/10 album, Benevento. Created in his home studio, the psychedelic project is composed of eleven low-key tracks. The latest single ‘Marco & Mimo’ can be listened to here.

    I love where I live. Every morning I wake up and think to myself how beautiful life is in the Catskills and what a cool community of folks I’m surrounded by, so to have the opportunity to throw a big party with some of my favorite bands and closest friends right in my own backyard is a dream come true.

    Marco Benevento

    Follow the Arrow will have local food artisans from around the Hudson Valley serving meals throughout the festival. Tent and RV camping will be available at the Rondout Valley Campground, along with hotel and lodging options.

    Tickets are on sale now.

  • Korn and Evanescence Announce 2022 Summer Tour

    Infamous rock culture icons Korn and Evanescence have just announced a summer tour and accompanied by special guests varying across select dates. Korn and Evanescence will perform live at the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, as part of the Cadillac Tri-State concert series, on Sunday, August 28, 2022. 

    Korn and Evanescence Announce 2022 Summer Tour

    “We’re looking forward to going on tour this summer and bringing our friends, Evanescence, out,” said Jonathan Davis of Korn. “Whenever Amy comes to one of our shows, I always love seeing her on the side of the stage watching the whole set and rocking out. We’re gonna have a great time on this tour, and we can’t wait to see you there.” 

    “I fell hard into Korn’s music in high school. It was an inspiration during the formation of my own band. The chances we’ve had to play together over the years are special, a part of our history. They remain one of the best live bands I’ve ever seen,” said Amy Lee of Evanescence. “It’s an honor and a thrill to go out with our friends again, our first full tour together since ‘07. We’re all really looking forward to this.” 

    Korn has changed the world with the release of their self-titled debut album that would eventually end up pioneering the rock genre. Korn has continued to push the limits of the rock, alternative and metal genres, while remaining a pillar of influence for fans and generations of artists around the globe. 

    Two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Evanescence has made an impact on people around the world with their 2003 debut album Fallen. The album spent a total of 43 weeks on the Billboard Top 10 and sold more than 17 million copies worldwide. Global hit “Bring Me to Life” reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and marked their first U.K. #1 hit single. The equally popular “My Immortal” peaked at #7 in the U.S. and U.K. 

    TOUR DATES:  

    Tue Aug 16 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena 

    Thu Aug 18 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre 

    Sat Aug 20 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre  

    Sun Aug 21 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre 

    Tue Aug 23 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center 

    Wed Aug 24 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center 

    Fri Aug 26 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center 

    Sat Aug 27 – Camden, NJ – Waterfront Music Pavilion 

    Sun Aug 28 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater 

    Wed Aug 31 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion 

    Thu Sep 01 – Pelham, AL  – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre 

    Sun Sep 04 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 

    Tue Sep 06 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion 

    Fri Sep 09 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre 

    Sat Sep 10 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center 

    Tue Sep 13 – Spokane, WA – Spokane Arena 

    Thu Sep 15 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre 

    Fri Sep 16 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater 

    Tickets and VIP Packages go on sale starting Friday, April 8th at 10am local time here.

  • 2022 Old Songs Festival In Altamont Announced

    The 2022 Old Songs Festival at the Altamont Fairgrounds in Altamont, NY, has announced it will be hosting the festival in-person on June 24, 25 & 26.

    2022 Old Songs Festival Logo
    2022 Old Songs Festival Logo

    Old Songs celebrates music from all areas around the world, including Folk, Celtic, Quebecois, Roots, Americana, and World music. All these different kinds of music mesh together from the help of Contemporary musicians, singers, and songwriters.

    The festival encourages people of all ages to join jam sessions, take part in learning instruments, sing sacred harp, and move their feet to the many dance bands that come to the festival. School-age children who play an instrument can participate in the “Great Groove Band” and perform on stage on Sunday.

    The Great Groove Band.

    There are three main concert stages, each featuring multiple artists on Friday & Saturday from 6:30 -11 pm, and Sunday 3:30 – 7 pm. There are over 100 plus performances, dances, workshops, and jams in ten areas around the festival grounds.

    There are a lot of performers that represent many regions and countries. Some different performers going to the festival include É.T.É from Quebec, Beppe Gambetta from Italy, Copley Street from Ireland, Ustad Shafaat Khan from India, Hubby Jenkins, Reggie Harris, and a whole lot more.

    Tickets are available to purchase here.

  • Over Yondr Festival Returns to Greene County with 2022 Lineup

    Over Yondr Festival returns to Greene County with three days of music, camping and phone-free fun. June 24th to the 26th, festival goers will enjoy performances from !!!, Topaz Jones, Sheer Mag and more. 

    The full lineup will be revealed shortly, and talented acts including Brooklyn’s own Kaleta & The Super Yamba Band, Bones of JR Jones and Kississippi are already confirmed to perform. The Catskills based festival provides the unique chance to disconnect from technology and enjoy music in one of NY’s most beautiful places. 

    The weekend gathering will also have food trucks, full bars and games available, as well as hot showers. Festival goers are encouraged to secure their phones and other devices in Yondr pouches, but there will be designated phone-use areas for those who need them.

    Sheer Mag

    Formed in 2019, Over Yondr has grown into one of  today’s most exclusive festival experiences. They’ve helped organize events for big names including Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart and Silk Sonic while creating a safe space where fans can take in entertainment free of outside worries. 

    Festival passes, as well as more information, are available here. COVID vaccination or a negative COVID test is required to attend. Attendees are encouraged to bring equipment and supplies that could help the whole festival community.

  • 42 North And Swain Resort To Hold First Ever Basecamp Festival This Summer

    42 North Brewing Company and Swain Resort are joining forces and have announced the first ever Basecamp Festival to be held on Saturday, July 9 at the base of the resort in Swain. The inaugural event will feature live music, craft beverages as well as outdoor activities. Patrons will have the opportunity to go on chair lift rides, hikes and will also feature a wide array of local artisan vendors.

    The music kicks off with the Buffalo-based Organ Fairchild, a former NYS Music “March Madness” winner. Following them is the roots quartet Folkfaces who will bring their up-tempo mix of original and traditional music to the stage. The band recently wrapped up an East Coast tour and has played festivals throughout the country.

    And the beer will be provided by 42 North Brewing from East Aurora, NY. “We are thrilled to partner with 42 North to create this event. We both share the same passion for great music, great beer, and outdoor adventure”, states Suzy Male, Director of Marketing for Swain. Male added that they hope to make Basecamp Festival an annual summer event at the resort.

    Swain Resort

    A limited number of early bird tickets go on sale for $25 beginning Wednesday, April 6. For an additional fee, camping and overnight RV parking will be available. For more information on Basecamp or to purchase tickets, go to the event website here.

    Swain Resort is the oldest independently run ski resort in New York State. Located just over an hour from both Buffalo and Rochester and is proud of its history and ski community.

  • The Glorious Sons To Headline Volume 4 Of Rock The Gates In Buffalo

    Rock band The Glorious Sons is set to headline Volume 4 of Rock The Gates at 12 Gates Brewing Company in Buffalo on June 4.

    The Glorious Sons

    Rock The Gates is the event of the year at 12 Gates Brewing Company, in which there are beer releases, live music, food trucks and vendors. As headliners, The Glorious Sons are what everyone is waiting for, especially when they are currently making a name for themselves while on their The Unfinished Business Tour, for their latest piece of music The Young Sessions EP.

    The music line up consists of Grosh which is a rock band from Buffalo, NY at 1pm, Unleash the Lion goes on set at 3pm, Apple Jack at 5pm, Brother Elsey who covers Southern Rock and Americana, and last but not least The Glorious Sons at 9:30pm.

    Summer Daze and Pineapple FLO-Mingo are two main beer releases for the night. This 21+ event has no VIP package, but general admission is $50 for festival entry and concert access, while beer tickets are $6 each. Although blankets and lawn chairs are allowed, no outside food and drinks are permitted.

    The music and beer festival will run from 12 PM to 11 PM. For more information visit The Glorious Sons website and to buy tickets visit Eventbrite.

  • WRAPS – Woodstock Rock Art and Poster Show – Comes To Bearsville this May

    WRAPS, a new tradeshow and art exhibition dedicated specifically to rock posters is coming to the Bearsville Center in Woodstock on May 14-15.

    WRAPS

    The popular San Francisco event, The Rock Poster Show (TRPS) is the model for WRAPS, which stands for Woodstock Rock Art and Poster Show. The event will feature exhibitors displaying their work, multi-media productions, art and design workshops, and live music.

    The musical acts include Stella Blue’s Band, Soule Monde (members of the Trey Anastasio Band), and Woodstock’s own Misty Mountain Ramblers.

    A poster designed by WRAPS producer Mike DuBois
    A poster for the Trey Anastasio Band designed by Zeb Love

    Since the 1990s interest in rock posters has increased. Vintage posters from the classic rock era are considered collectibles. While more recently it has become an art form in its own right, with artists and designers dedicating their talents to creating original works. The event is open to both collectors and artists who would like to display their work.

    Mike DuBois, one of the pioneers of rock poster art and Syracuse native, will produce WRAPS. His surrealist, psychedelic art has become a staple of rock music. More than likely, you’ve seen his work without knowing you have. In the past, high profile bands including the Grateful Dead, The Rolling Stones, and Pink Floyd have commissioned his work. Currently, he runs HappyLife Productions a design firm in Woodstock.

    Artwork by Mike DuBois.

    The Bearsville Theater was the brainchild of the famed music manager, Albert Grossman. He had the idea to build a creative oasis for his clients—which included Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, and the Band—in the Catskills. Unfortunately, due to his untimely death in 1986 Grossman never saw the theater open in 1989. The Bearsville Theater is considered “acoustically perfect”. It was designed by music producer Todd Lundgren along with the Utopia Sound Stage.

    With all the rock history at Bearsville Theater it would make a fitting location for a tradeshow meant to celebrate rock music’s legacy.

    Tickets and registration information are on the WRAPS website.

  • Outlaw Music Festival 2022 Coming to Bethel Woods, Darien Lake and SPAC

    The Outlaw Music Festival returns for its 2022 tour, with a number of great artists and three NY stops. Festival goers will have the chance to see artists like Willie Nelson & Family, The Avett Brothers and Billy Strings, along with many others at the Bethel Woods Center, Darien Lake Amphitheater and SPAC.

    Headed by Willie Nelson, the festival celebrates togetherness and provides a place for friends and family to come together. Starting 6/24, fans will have the opportunity to see performances from a different mix of artists every night including big names like Chris Stapleton and rising stars like Brittney Spencer.

    Fans can expect more than just stellar performances, as there are also unique vendor villages where local foods and drinks can be bought. Mike’s Hard Lemonade Seltzer will join the festival tour as the “Official Hard Seltzer”, hosting pop up experiences, giveaways and more.

    Outlaw Music Fest 2019

    After originally debuting in Scranton, PA in 2016, Outlaw Music Festival has expanded into the national event that it is today. The festival has gained prestige due to the previous award winning acts that have performed such as Robert Plant, Neil Young and Bob Dylan. 

    Tickets, as well as the lineups for each date can be found here.

    June 24, 2022 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre 

    June 25, 2022 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena

    June 26, 2022 – Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center

    July 1, 2022 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP 

    July 2, 2022 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion

    July 29, 2022 – Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center 

    July 30, 2022 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center 

    July 31, 2022 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake 

    August 12, 2022 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion 

    August 13, 2022 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center 

    August 14, 2022 – Darien, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater 

    September 9, 2022 – Atlanta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre 

    September 10, 2022 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion

    September 11, 2022 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veteran’s United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach

    September 13, 2022 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater 

    September 16, 2022 – Boston, MA – Xfinity Center 

    September 17, 2022 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion

    September 18, 2022 – Saratoga Springs, NY – SPAC

    September 23, 2022 – Philadelphia, PA – Waterfront Music Pavilion 

  • LL Cool J’s Rock The Bells Festival In Queens Announced, Featuring Ice Cube, Lil Kim, and More

    A new day-long celebration of Hip-Hop culture founded by LL Cool J called Rock The Bells Festival will be happening at Forest Hills Stadium in LL’s hometown of Queens on August 6.

    The festival will feature live performances, art exhibits, food, fashion, interactive experiences, and more. Each performer was hand-picked for their culture-defining careers, undeniable talents, and contributions to Hip-Hop culture.

    Rock Bells Lineup Poster

    Featured on the lineup are LL Cool J, DJ Z-Trip, Ice Cube, Rick Ross, Lil’ Kim, The Diplomats ft. Cam’ron, Jim Jones & Juelz Santana, Fat Joe & Remy Ma, Jadakiss, Scarface, Trina, N.O.R.E, Digable Planets, and more to be announced.

    LL Cool J said in a statement that he is excited to bring all these artists together to celebrate Hip-Hop culture.

    This festival is my way of showing love to the community of Hip-Hop and celebrating the incredible journey this culture has taken, going from DJ Kool Herc’s Sedgwick Avenue rec room, to the global phenomenon we all cherish today. Getting to bring some of the most iconic and influential Hip-Hop artists to the same stage, in my hometown and the city that started it all, is an honor and I can’t wait for everyone to see what we have in store for them.

    For fans that cannot make it to the festival, they can tune into LL Cool J’s Rock The Bells Radio on SiriusXM (Ch. 43) for exclusive live coverage. Tickets go onsale April 4 for pre-sale, and April 8 for general sale, and tickets can be found here. For each ticket sale, Rock The Bells will be donating partial proceeds to the Universal Hip-Hop Museum in the Bronx.

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