Festivals

2017 Pemi Valley Bluegrass Festival - Band Competition This is the first annual Pemi Valley Bluegrass Festival band competition. Our goal is to have local/regional working bands perform on the main stage during the competition. The winning band will get to play a 30 minute morning set on the main stage on Saturday August 5, 2017. The winning band will be considered for inclusion in the 2018 festival. Registration Submit a band promo kit including a Demo CD or Full length CD, performance schedule for past 6 months, picture of the band and bio to; Pemi Valley Bluegrass Festival PO Box 486 Plymouth, NH 03264. Call 603-239-2238 for more details. Deadline for submission is July 1, 2017. Rules and Regulations Each band will be allowed to perform one set lasting between thirty to forty-five minutes. Set time will vary based on the number of bands accepted. Bands will be notified prior to the contest. Bands need to adhere to the bluegrass theme and style of music. Traditional, contemporary or old-time are acceptable. Original tunes are a plus. Acoustic instrumentation only, except for bass. No drums or standing percussion allowed. Musicians may only participate in one band for the competition. If accepted, Pemi must be notified in advance of any personnel changes. Failure to comply may result in disqualification. Sound will be provided by Rosewood Sound Prize Money: ?The winning band will receive a $200 cash prize. Fan Favorite Audience members will receive a voting ballot when they enter the festival. Audience members will be able to cast votes up to 20 minutes after the last band has performed. The top three bands will be presented to the judges for final decision. Judging There will be … Read More »

Third Annual Oldtone Roots Music Festival 4 Days of Music, Food, Dance & Picker’s Friendly Camping for all ages! at Cool Whisper Farm at 1011 Co Rd 21, Hillsdale, NY 12529 www.oldtonemusicfestival.com Foghorn Stringband (Portland OR) The Revelers (Louisiana) Jesse Lege (Louisiana/Texas) Roochie Toochie & the Ragtime Shepherd Kings (Nashville) Bill and the Belles (Johnson City TN) Cocek! Brass Band (Boston) The Po’ Rambin’ Boys (Sevierville TN) Down Hill Stugglers (Brooklyn) Run Mountain (VT/MA) Moonshine Holler (Tyringham MA) Easy Rid’in Papas (Sheffield MA) Bear Minimum (CT/NH) The Feinberg Brothers (Long Island) Hopalong Andy (Brooklyn) Hilary Hawke (Brooklyn) Tara Linhardt (NY/VA) Gold Hope Duo (Oldtone 2016 Band contest winners!) And MUCH MORE to be announced soon! Stay tuned for more information on tickets sales, how to volunteer, as well as the many improvements to the festival for 2017! Plus info on ongoing additions to the amazing lineup, camping details, hands-on workshops, band & instrument contests, the amazing food & craft vending, and children’s activities details all to follow very soon. And don’t forget the great Cajun, Contra, Swing and Square dancing in one of the greatest dance tents in the northeast! Save money, support the festival and help make it even better by buying Early Bird Tickets! Just a few of the many improvements we are currently working on… Main Stage will be moved to the main day-parking field used in 2016! The large long tent used for 2016 workshop will be made available for the main stage sitting area for shade. The Workshop Tent will be moved to the 2016 Main Stage area. No RV fees! We are dedicated to capping the attendance to maintain the same intimate vibe we all loved in 2016; tickets will … Read More »

BackstageView.com will have our first Festival on Cinco De Mayo -May 5th, 2018 in Danbury CT at The Elks Club . A full-day of Bluegrass and Americana Music - Bands include: FIVE IN THE CHAMBER, SPIKE DOGTOOTH, MR. BOY, THE USUAL SUSPECTS, PHAT CHANCE, THE PREFERRED PICKERS, THE DANBURY RAMBLERS and more. Raffles, 50/50's, Vendors, Food - Drink (it's cinco de mayo)-Special Hotel pricing.  Go to BackstageView.com.