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2019 Music Festival Spotlight
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Hangout takes music festivalling to the beach with a ocean view on the golden sands of Gulf Shores. The huge lineup of just about every genre frequently gives a sneak peak of what’s hitting the festival circuit for the summer. As far as we know, it is the only festival in the world where you can watch the main stage from a hot tub. Hangout is as much a vacation as it is a festival. Offering more than just music, fans can take advantage of festival amenities including beach volleyball, carnival rides, Gulf-front hammocks, delicious seafood and more.
Dates: May 17-19, 2019
For more info: HangoutMusicFest.com
Bonnroo Music & Arts Festival (Manchester, TN)
CMA Festival (Nashville, TN)
A part of country music culture since 1972 – when it was known as Fan Fair – this four-day event brings out the stars like no other. Held at the home of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans and throughout downtown Nashville, the yearly event is a salute to all things Country – past and present. You might see collaborations between today’s hottest artists, a legend, or an impromptu cover of a classic. When it comes to great country music festivals, this one has been – and is – the gold standard.
Dates: June 6-9, 2019
For more info: CMAFest.com
Bonnaroo has a reputation for delighting hard-core music fans, but often features a range of pop, rock, indie, hip-hop and other acts as well. Roughing it in a tent on a Farm might not be your idea of a good time, but the musical lineup might make you ready your air mattress and pack up your cooler. The festival has showcased such performers as Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, Elton John, Kanye, Lionel Richie, the Arctic Monkeys, and so many more. It is the spirit of the quintessential American Music Festival.
Dates: June 13-16, 2019
For more info: Bonnaroo.com
The legendary Sherwood Forest is more than music, it is a sensory overload of magic and is beloved by music festival fans around the world. Located on the Double JJ Ranch in Michigan, EF has grown into a full-on destination fest. At night, watch the forest come alive with lights, art and music with a little creative help from the fans.
Dates: June 20-30, 2019
For more info: ElectricForestFestival.com
Forecastle Music and Arts Festival (Louisville, KY)
Equal parts music, arts and activism, Forecastle takes place at Louisville’s Waterfront Park featuring Alumni like Outkast, Jack White, The Black Keys, The Avett Brothers, Beck, Alabma Shakes, and more. A stellar summer event and in Kentucky fashion, there’s definitely a taste of the state’s famous liquor in the Bourbon Lodge
Dates: July 12-14, 2019
For more info: ForecastleFest.com
Americna Music Festival (Nashville, TN)
Lockn’ Music Festival (Arrington, VA)
One of the premier jam band festivals of the season. Thousands of fans from around the country make the trek to the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia for four packed days of jam music and inspiring collaborations.
Dates: August 22-25, 2019
For more info: www.locknfestival.com
Tin Pan South is America’s largest music festival dedicated to songs and songwriters. The week-lonof of songwriters who live and work here, as well as the prestigous live music venues throughout the city.
