FORECASTLE IN ROLLING STONE, TICKETS ON-SALE TODAY
Thursday, May 1st, 2008Dear Friends ~
Tickets are now on-sale for the 7th annual Forecastle Festival. I want to say thanks to all the regional and national media outlets for spotlighting the hard work, dedication, and efforts put into this grassroots movement each and every year. Last Friday’s announcement was highlighted in Rolling Stone, CNET, Paste, Pollstar, Jambase, and dozens of blogs across the Midwest and country. In a time when similiar events seem to proliferating everywhere (many weighing profits above message), it’s nice to know these outlets are standing behind a values-driven event, whose held the same message for (7) years.
We just released the schedule for all 3-days, July 25th - 27th at the Riverfront Belvedere in Louisville, KY. Line-ups for the Ocean and Activism Stages, Film Tent, Music and Activism panels are coming soon. The lodging and accomodations page has also been updated with more options.
Forecastle Tickets are available via ticketweb.com and ticketmaster, along with the following independent record stores:
CD Central - Lexington, KY
Ear-X-Tacy - Louisville, KY
Euclid Records - St. Louis, MO
Grimey’s New and Preloved Music - Nashville, TN
Indy CD and Vinyl - Indianapolis, IN
Landlocked Records - Bloomington, IN
Shake-It Records - Cincinnati, OH
Thanks again for your continued support of this growing, grassroots network. We’ll be back on the road this May spreading the good word, hope to see everyone out in our participating cities. Until then, stay warm, dry, and wise ~
~ Capt. JK McKnight and the Forecastle Deck Crew
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THE FORECASTLE FESTIVAL is where the Midwest connects. Founded in Louisville, KY, the annual gathering is equal parts Music, Art, and Activism. A symposium for musicians, artists, and environmentalists, Forecastle connects the progressive Midwest. The 2008 fest is expected to draw over 10,000 patrons to the Louisville Waterfront ~ part of a scenic, $60 million dollar riverfront investment which draws 1.5 million visitors a year. With national headliners and expanded line-ups, the festival will provide an unforgettable experience for all Forecastle travelers, converging in Louisville from the Midwest and beyond.
http://www.forecastlefestival.com
