OakStreet/summerfestivals
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Northeast
New England
- Maine
- New Hampshire
- Vermont
- Massachusetts
- Rhode Island
- Connecticut
May
- Arkwright, NY (will relese the exact location by January 1st 2009)
- May 28th-31st
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- 5th Annual Sterling Stage Folkfest MySpace
- Sterling, NY: Sterling Stage Kampitheater
- May 22-24
- About: various styles, emphasis on blues, folk, bluegrass
- SUBMISSIONS: now accepting for 2009 through
- More: http://www.sterlingstage.com/
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June
July
August
Middle Atlantic
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
May
* Music Appreciation Day
Arkwright, NY (will relese the exact location by January 1st 2009) May 28th-31st
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* 5th Annual Sterling Stage Folkfest MySpace
Sterling, NY: Sterling Stage Kampitheater May 22-24 About: various styles, emphasis on blues, folk, bluegrass SUBMISSIONS: now accepting for 2009 through More: http://www.sterlingstage.com/
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June
July
- Date:
- Location: Dayton, OH
- Music: Mostly acoustic Folk stuff
August
- Lake Placid, NY: Olympic Jumping Complex
Midwest
East North Central
- Wisconsin
- Michigan
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Ohio
May
June
- Ann Arbor, MI
- June 12 - July 5, 2009
- BAND SUBMISSION info
- Band submissions will be accepted September 1 – March 1, 2009
- submit EPK
- All genres accepted, including acoustic, alternative, Americana, bluegrass, blues, country, folk, funk, jam band, pop, reggae, rock, world and others. Primarily look to book talent through SE Michigan
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- Berrien Springs, MI: Lemon Creek Winery
- Fathers Day, June 21st, 2009
- About: This is the 24th annual Father's Day Celevation and Corvette Car Show. On the grounds of Lemon Creek Winery, there is something for everyone. The celebration runs from Noon to 6:00 p.m. Kids games run throughout the day, along with live music, hayrides and free wine tasting. Food will be available for purchase, along with discounted wine by the glass, bottle and case. Band information TBA. Feel free to bring your own chairs.
- Phone: (269) 471-1321
- E-mail:
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- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- June 03 - August 26, 2009
- About: Downtown's Fastest Growing Music Festival is every Wed. during the summer in Pere Marquette Park, featuring a wide variety of diverse and eclectic music.
- Contact:
- 633 W. Wisconsin Ave. Suite 409
- Milwaukee, WI 53203
- Phone: (414) 276-6696
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July
- Barrien Springs, MI: Lemon Creek Winery
- July 25, 2009
- About: The second annual Blues Bash will be held on the lawns of Lemon Creek Winery. Back to back bands will perform throughout the day and will close with our headlining show. Free wine tasting will be available along with discounted wine by the glass, bottle and case. Band information TBA.
- Lemon Creek Winery & Fruit Farm
- 533 East Lemon Creek Road
- Berrien Springs, MI 49103
- Phone: (269) 471-1321
- E-mail: and
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August
West North Central
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- Nebraska
- Kansas
- Minnesota
- Iowa
- Missouri
May
June
July
- Detroit Lakes, MN
- July 22-25, 2009: Soo Pass Ranch
- About: The 10,000 Lakes Festival showcases over 60 artists and bands on four stages, including the Barn Stage on a shady hill overlooking the concert bowl, the Field Stage where music-lovers spread out and soak up some sun, the Saloon Stage for intimate concerts and late night jams, and the Main Stage where everyone gathers in the evening for the headliners.
- Note: This is a huge fest that has been around for a long time with lots of attendees. They plan pretty far in advance what bands will be playing and deal with pretty established artists. Because there is no specific entry information, try these contacts found through the site:
- Vending Information:
- Sponsorship Opportunities:
- Publicity/Marketing: Dave Weissman / Musical Earth
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- Mellow Meddley Music and Camping Festival MySpace
- TBA, Iowa
- July 10-12, 2009
- Jambase says: The Mellow Meddley Music and Camping festival will be a first timer. Details are still sketchy, but we will have more information as time goes on. It will be held in the summer of '09, the exact date will be based on whether any other festivals are on the same weekend, but the projected date is July 10-12. We are hoping to get at least 10 bands to play, any bands interested message us for arrangements. The Mellow Meddley will be held in iowa, but the exact location is not being revealed yet to avoid heat. Tickets will be $40 at the gate, and daypasses will be $20, tickets will be available online soon! Artists: So far, The Infinite Flow, The Rez, Jason Sturgis, Uncomfortable Uncle and a lot more to come.
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August
South
South Atlantic
- Delaware
- Maryland
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Georgia
- Florida
May
- Simpsonville, South Carolina
- May 22 - May 25, 2009
- Contact:
- Keri Hall, Executive Director
- Cindy Nelson, Associate Director
- 419 SE Main St Ste 400
- Simpsonville, SC 29681
- General Information Email:
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- Herndon, Virginia
- May 28 - May 31, 2009
- Application(they say): In order to be considered to perform at the 2009 Herndon Festival, please send a professional press kit, CD, or DVD to:
- Herndon Parks and Recreation Department
- Attention: Holly Popple
- P.O. Box 427
- Herndon, VA 20172-0427
- Please note, we do not consider Electronic Press Kits.
- Swainsboro, GA: private farm
- May 15-17
- About: The Hoopee Jam is a 3-day music festival created and promoted by music lovers for music lovers. It will be held on a private farm along the Ohoopee River near Swainsboro, GA on May 15-17, 2009. Expect blues, funk, soul, jam and everything in between, and lots of dancing and good vibes! Watch for details on bands to be announced soon.
- free camping on site
- ARTIST SUBMISSION INFO(they say): The Hoopee Jam is now accepting applications from bands who would like to perform at the Hoopee Jam. Please keep in mind that while we are open to most any genre, we are looking for blues, funk, jam, blues rock, soul, Americana, jam and related bands. If you feel your band would be a nice fit for the laid back Hoopee Jam, please submit your press kit, along with a money order or cashier's check made payable to "Hoopee Jam" in the amount of $10 to:
- "Hoopee Jam" C/O Music Matters Entertainment
- 109 Graybrook Court
- Grayson, GA 30017
- WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS THROUGH SONICBIDS. WE WANT EVERYONE TO HAVE A FAIR CHANCE AND THE COMMITTEE WILL PERSONALLY LISTEN TO ALL CDs. ALL PRESS KITS W/SUBMISSION FEE MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2008.
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- Atlanta, Georgia
- May 08 - May 10, 2009
check back later for more development
June
- Strasburg, VA: Stewart-Matheny Farm
- About (they say): SoundQuilt 2009 is a.k.a. Old School Summer. The first SQ happened a long time ago in a place far away. Now, in the tradition of Walnut Grove Block Party, SoundQuilt, ShortMan's Fall-Down, Three Pieces & a Biscuit, Retreat Jam, Salvage Fest, Open Night, Fool on the Hill and Gathering of Guests & Ghosts, Walnut Grooves presents Old School Summer at Stewart-Matheny Farm near to Strasburg, in the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia. More info at the SQ website.
- Note: The site is lacking in a few ways. There is no contact or booking info at all. That may change when the time gets closer though. Seems very locally driven.
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July
August
- Miami, FL
- August 2009
- About: Mainly seems to be geared towards songwriters and composers. A contact section will help if any additional questions are necessary.
- Rules and Regulations to Participants
East South Central
- Kentucky
- Tennessee
- Mississippi
- Alabama
May
- Memphis, Tennessee
- May 01 - May 03, 2009
- About: A music lover's dream. An incredible gathering of music's greatest performers. Beale Street Music Festival is all this and more. It's a 3-day celebration on the banks of the Mississippi River. With 33 acres filled with 4 stages and a crowd of over 130,000, this gathering of music's greats cannot and should not be missed!
- Style: There something for everyone - with blues, rock, gospel, R&B, alternative and soul you're sure to find the music that makes your soul sing. The stellar event draws visitors from across the country and around the globe to experience the music that made Memphis famous.
- Memphis in May International Festival
- 88 Union Ave., Suite 301 Memphis, TN 38103
- Telephone: 901-525-4611
- Email:
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June
July
August
West South Central
- Oklahoma
- Texas
- Arkansas
- Louisiana
May
June
July
August
West
Mountain
- Idaho
- Montana
- Wyoming
- Nevada
- Utah
- Colorado
- Arizona
- New Mexico
May
- multiple locations, dates TBA
- Gruntwerks LLC
- P.O. Box 1963
- Boise, ID 83701
- Email:
- Phone: 208-884-7780
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June
July
August
Pacific
- Alaska
- Washington
- Oregon
- California
- Hawaii
May
- Santa Barbara, Ca check back for 2009 info
- May 15-17, 2009
- They say for Artists : To be considered for future festivals, send a cd/demo, and we'll give it a good long listen. We can listen online, but cd's get played longer and louder on our stereo than songs on the laptop. Our staff is tiny (see: non-existent), so we aren't able to send cd's back, or respond to emails and phone calls (it's not that we're not friendly, but the volume is huge). We'll get in touch if it's in the mix !
- Mail PP: PO Box 2205, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
- email
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June
- Santa Barbara, Ca Submission due 10/31/08
- San Francisco, CA
- June 12-14, 2009
- HARMONY PRODUCTIONS
- PO BOX 149 - SEBASTOPOL, CA 95473-0149
- TEL: 707-861-2035
- EMAIL:
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July
- check site in Jan. to book
- every 3rd weekend of July, mail: McCall Folklore Society
- PO Box 2275 McCall, ID 83638 (208) 634-3056
August
- Aug 1-3 2009, Portland, open submissions via email
- check website later to apply
Canada
- Northwest Terr, submit by Jan 15, mail: Folk on the Rocks Music Festival
attn: Selections Committee Box 326 Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N3 Canada
http://www.folkontherocks.com/home.php