The Virgin Mobile FreeFest is back, and the line-up so far looks pretty sweet. Bands include Mates of State, Taking Back Sunday, The Hold Steady, The Bravery, and Franz Ferdinand, among others. The event is scheduled for August 30th in Columbia, MD. Admission is free (you heard me) but they ask for a $5 donation to a youth homelessness charity. Good music for cheap AND helping a good cause? Sounds pretty good to me.
Tag: summer festivals
All Points West’s Future In Question
We have been hearing the rumblings of partial line-ups for a number of summer festivals recently, but one such festival remains conspicuous in their absence: All Points West. The NY Times (among other music news sources) have reported that the outlook for the festival remains in question. It was noted that most festivals rely on a big name headliner, and the fact that APW has not announced such an act as of yet means it is very likely the event will not take place this year. APW has not had an easy time since it’s conception two years ago. In 2008 there were complaints about the ferry service between NJ and Manhattan, and last year they were plagued with heavy rain. I myself was deterred from making an appearance last year because of the torrential rain that hit the area. It would seem that APW has a rain cloud hanging over it that it can’t seem to shake.
Green Day + Soundgarden to headline Lollapalooza
The full line-up isn’t official yet, but we are starting to get news of some artists who will be at this year’s Lollapalooza. Headliners include Green Day and the newly reformed Soundgarden. This will be the band’s first performance since their split 12 years ago.
Excited about their reunion and/or this year’s festivals? I know this news had me planning my trip to Chicago.