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The Railbird Festival // Live @ Keeneland // 8.28-29.21

by Michael W. Bright -

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright   Lexington, KY--A "railbird" is a horse racing fan who perches on the rail that circumscribes a race track, hanging as close as possible to the action. I would be hanging at the edge of the stage for the Railbird Festival 2021. My Morning Jacket

Ribberfest with John Mayall // Live @ Madison, Indiana // 8.20.21

by Michael W. Bright -

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright   Madison, IN -- When there’s a Summer festival boasting barbecue and blues you kinda figure that a few pigs are gonna get hurt. And as far as the blues, Well COVID has dealt out a mess of blues. Getting to hear live blues music

Festival on the Lake  //  Live @ AJ Jolly Park  //  8.7.21

by Linda Carlson -

Article & Photos: Linda Carlson   Alexandria, KY – It was a typical warm, humid summer day in northern Kentucky.  But there was also magic in the air.  A full afternoon and evening filled with live music on the open-air Stapleton stage, which is situated on scenic A.J. Jolly Lake, awaited the

ARC Festival Chicago 2021

by Charles Yamabe -

Article by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL -- Just because summer is winding down, it doesn't mean that the fun has to wane. New to the scene this year is ARC Fest in Chicago, IL. Taking place Sept 4th and 5th ARC promises to blend the finest in classic House Music and

Riot Fest Chicago 2021

by Charles Yamabe -

Article by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL -- Riot Fest makes its triumphant return to Chicago September 17 - 19. This year promises to make up for the year we missed due to that which shall remain nameless. Taking place in Douglas Park, Riot Fest is bringing an all-star lineup this year

The Bourbon & Beyond Festival // Live @ Highlands Festival Grounds // 9.20-22.19

by Michael W. Bright -

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright   Louisville, KY - Weather history would eventually reveal that this three day festival would be part of Louisville's hottest and driest September in recorded history. Hydrate, hydrate, take breaks in the shade whenever possible, use sunscreen, and most of all -- don't forget to...hydrate.

Festival Preview: Bourbon and Beyond // 9.20-22.19

by Michael W. Bright -

Article by: Michael W. Bright   Louisville- Barely six weeks away, Bourbon & Beyond (the world's largest bourbon festival) returns to Louisville for the third year and has now expanded to a three day experience, September 20-22.  Friday VIP tickets are already sold out as are most of the combination Hotel/ticket weekend

Forecastle Festival 2019 / Live @ Waterfront Park / 7.12-14.19

by Michael W. Bright -

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright   A summer music festival is a fairly simple, predictable recipe and the 17th Annual Forecastle Festival is no different. The most important ingredient is the weather, without which there can be nothing, as last year’s Bourbon and Beyond Festival, also in Louisville, overwhelmingly demonstrated

The Ride Festival // Live @ Telluride Town Park // 7.12-14.19

by Linda Carlson -

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Telluride, CO – It’s hard to imagine a more glorious venue for a band to perform.  Gazing from the Fred Shellman Memorial Stage, performers at The Ride Festival are treated to a spectacular box canyon view that is second to none.  2019 marked the festival’s

Mamby on the Beach 2019 Preview

by Charles Yamabe -

Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe   Chicago, IL -- Returning August 23-24 Mamby is back for another year in Chicago! This year the festival takes place on a new beach (Montrose Beach) that has sweeping views of the Chicago skyline. While it may have a new location it's still the same

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