http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:43:04 -0700 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:10:34 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Memory-of-Woodstock-40-years-gone?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner Remembering Woodstock.Has it really been 40 years? It can be hard to wrap your head around a number like that. A lot of things have happened between now and then, seminal moments in American history have come and gone, shaping the social fabric that ... Woodstock Anniversary Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:10:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Memory-of-Woodstock-40-years-gone?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m8d1-Friday-at-the-lakes?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner The crowd loving Widepread Panic. Photo by M. SamsonJust as it had the day before, the music at 10KLF was scheduled to start at 2:00, while less known bands took to the saloon stage at 12:00. Despite hearing nothing but rave reviews coming from the b... 10KLF Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:39:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m8d1-Friday-at-the-lakes?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m7d30-Wilco-and-stormy-weather-at-10KLF?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner Jeff Tweedy and Wilco headline Thursday night. Photo by M. Samson The second day of the 10,000 Lakes Music Festival got off to an early start on Thursday, with the music scheduled at 2:00, rather than 6:00. This definitely gave people a chance t... 10KLF Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:08:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m7d30-Wilco-and-stormy-weather-at-10KLF?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m7d29-Early-birds-eat-the-worm-at-10KLF?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner Pretty Lights killing their late night set. Photo by M. Samson    You have to admit, starting a music festival on a Wednesday is an interesting prospect. It used to be that festivals began scheduling bands on Thursday to accommoda... 10KLF Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:02:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m7d29-Early-birds-eat-the-worm-at-10KLF?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Late-night-kings-at-10KLF?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner Kinetix keep crowd up on Wednesday night. Photo by M. SamsonKinetix, the Denver based band specializing in what they call “party rock,” are no strangers to 10,000 Lakes Music Festival. This year, the band played the festival for the fourt... Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:54:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Late-night-kings-at-10KLF?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Summer-by-the-lake?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner Typical summer by the lake.As I’ve been planning my summer festival schedule, I’ve noticed that perhaps two of the most limiting factors in my decision making have been the time and money required in traveling to a show. This is especiall... 10KLF Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:49:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Summer-by-the-lake?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Last-days-of-Bonnaroo?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner Sweet dreams Bonnaroo. Photo by M. Samson I know that I’m a little late with this, but I’ve been busy with Phish closing out their tour in Wisconsin, and it being difficult to write from the road. So please forgive me. Where were we ... Bonnaroo Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:14:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Last-days-of-Bonnaroo?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m6d20-Bonnaroo-Saturday-night-special?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner moe. kept the party going until the sun came up.What’s the best way to wake up at Bonnaroo? Jimmy Buffett and a Bloody Mary. This was a genius move, as many artists could kick off a day quite as well as Mr. Buffett. It was the kind of show that... Bonnaroo Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:53:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m6d20-Bonnaroo-Saturday-night-special?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m6d19-TGIF-Bonnaroo?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner Pretty Lights and Bonnaroo nights.My Friday morning at Bonnaroo began with a rude awakening. Sometime around three in the morning, a terrible storm had rendered my friend’s tent completely useless, after standing outside in the cold rain for I&... Bonnaroo Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:38:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m6d19-TGIF-Bonnaroo?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Bonnaroo-beginnings?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner Welcome back Bonnaroo.I have very fond memories of Bonnaroo. I attended the festival from 2003-2005. During that time, I couldn’t help but notice how the festival was changing. The independent spirit was waning during those years, as corporate ... Bonnaroo Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:59:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Bonnaroo-beginnings?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Rockfest-sucess-at-nations-largest-one-day-music-festival?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner The Kansas City crowd gets into Rockfest.   After spending the day at Rockfest in Kansas City, I am still trying to make sense of the whole thing. I am a veteran of festivals which usually stretch out over the course of an entire weekend, and a... Rockfest Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:41:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Rockfest-sucess-at-nations-largest-one-day-music-festival?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m5d31-Goodnight-Summer-Camp?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner Bassnectar stages an audio assualt at 3:00 in the morning.   Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Sty... Summer Camp Sun, 31 May 2009 19:48:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m5d31-Goodnight-Summer-Camp?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Part-3-Knee-deep-in-Summer-Camp?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner The crowd prepares for late night in the red barn.  Part 3 in a 4 part series. Saturday. May 23, 2009.   I began the morning a little earlier than I had on Friday. This was because, despite the events of the previous day, I felt for ... Summer Camp Fri, 29 May 2009 16:41:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Part-3-Knee-deep-in-Summer-Camp?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m5d28-Summer-Camp-Let-the-games-begin?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner  Part 2 in a 4 part series. FirebreatherFRIDAY. MAY 22, 2009.So on Friday the festival officially began, even though there were already thousands of people inside the grounds. The music began at 11 am, with The Brew and The Bridge playing two of... Summer Camp Thu, 28 May 2009 16:09:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m5d28-Summer-Camp-Let-the-games-begin?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Welcome-to-Summer-Camp?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner The critter cart keeps you up at night.  Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ ... Summer Camp Tue, 26 May 2009 18:59:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Welcome-to-Summer-Camp?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m5d10-The-ghosts-of-Ozzfest?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner On a good day, this was better than any opera.    Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* ... Ozzfest Rock Fest Lazerfest Sun, 10 May 2009 23:35:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m5d10-The-ghosts-of-Ozzfest?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m5d4-What-does-your-music-festival-say-about-you?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner Music festivals and a beautiful summer day = too cool for school.   Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /... Bonnaroo Telluride Bluegrass Rothbury Lolapalooza Mon, 04 May 2009 00:25:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m5d4-What-does-your-music-festival-say-about-you?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m4d17-The-Twenty-Most-Anticipated-Performances-of-2009-Part-II?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner Umphrey's McGee. Revisiting my freakout.   Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } /* Style Definitions */ ... Rothbury Summer Camp Lolapalooza Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:28:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m4d17-The-Twenty-Most-Anticipated-Performances-of-2009-Part-II?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m4d13-Top-twenty-most-anticipated-festival-shows-of-2009-Part-I?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner Trent Reznor and NIN bring dark times to Bonnaroo.Festival season is nearly upon us, and I have begun to make preparations for what looks to be an exciting summer of music. In order to help everyone get into mood, I have compiled a list of the twenty... Mile High Music Festival Telluride Bluegrass Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:38:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m4d13-Top-twenty-most-anticipated-festival-shows-of-2009-Part-I?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m4d6-The-Bonnaroo-dichotomy?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner Late Night Bonnaroo. Where the wild things are. I believe that Bonnaroo has developed something of a “cool kids” complex during the past few years. What started out as a unique experiment in independent music is beginning to resemble Co... Bonnaroo Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:07:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5927-Music-Festivals-Examiner~y2009m4d6-The-Bonnaroo-dichotomy?cid=exrss-Music-Festivals-Examiner