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10 Summer Music Festivals To Keep You Rockin' Until Autumn
• jammin' out to your favorite tunes • camping among fellows fans • partying like a rock star • acting like a hippie • perhaps trying to be a groupie... I mean with Justin Bieber in the lineup below, we can't deny that some wannabe groupies will be spotted hanging around. Whatever you decide to mix with the music, whether it be a Greyhound trip or a flight from New York the schedule below can help you find a fest full of the artists you love. Rock on! Bonnaroo - Manchester, Tennessee June 10-13, 2010 Bonnaroo is a celebration as original as its name, and is actually a music AND arts festival, with comedy acts and film screenings also an important part of the weekend. The Dave Matthews Band and Jay-Z are two out of many big-time artists from numerous genres coming here, and Conan O'Brien is sure to entertain on the comedy front. North by Northeast - Toronto, Canada June 16-20, 2010 Austin's South by Southwest may be over for the year, but don't be sad, because Toronto's version of the citywide showcase of upcoming and indie bands is sure to keep you rockin' out until dawn. All you have to do is grab any sort of airfare deals to Toronto and hit up a local club, because that's where most NXNE acts play. Summerfest - Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 24 - July 4, 2010 Holding the prestigious position of being the world's largest music festival, verified by the highest authority in the field - the Guinness Book of World Records - Summerfest has been drawing huge crowds since 1968. This year, roughly 1 million (!) people are expected to show up, including Justin Bieber's frenzied army. Taste of Chicago – Chicago, Illinois June 25 - July 4, 2010 Chicago's Grant Park neighborhood hosts a party for both your ears and your taste buds, because at the Taste, food tents mingle happily with bandshells. You can even learn how to make some fine local eats for yourself in Dominick's Cooking Corner, where celebrity foodies teach their craft. Vans Warped Tour - touring nationwide June 25 - August 15, 2010 For an enormous gathering of skater dudes and skater girls, the Vans Warped Tour is the place to go. Besides the punky vibe of the music, a halfpipe is usually on-site to watch skateboarders show their skills for the masses. Bands Sum 41 and The All-American Rejects are returning this year. Lilith Fair - touring nationwide June 27 - August 16, 2010 Nothing says "girl power!" quite like a day at Lilith Fair. Some of the most famous and talented female artists ever take the stage here, spanning all genres, including Rihanna, Sheryl Crow and Lilith Fair founder Sarah McLachlan. SFJAZZ Summerfest - San Francisco, California June 4 -October 14, 2010 San Francisco flight deals are super easy to find, so there's absolutely no excuse to not head out to the city's summer-long, legendary jazz festival. Soak in both the sun and soulful tunes in such quintessential locations as Union Square, Levi's Plaza and Stanford Shopping Center - all at no cost! Essence Festival - New Orleans, Louisiana July 2-4, 2010 Sponsored in part by the magazine of the same name, the Essence Festival is bringing such superstars as Janet Jackson and Alicia Keys to the Superdome in 2010. Educational seminars and an official nightly after party are also part of the festivities. Lollapalooza, Chicago August 6-8, 2010 Held on the striking Lake Michigan shoreline in Grant Park, Lollapalooza is infuses mostly alternative bands with other major players, which this year means worldwide sensation: Lady Gaga. Find flight deals from all over the nation to get to Lolla land for some rockin' and rollin'. Rocky Mountain Folks Festival - Lyons, Colorado August 13-15, 2010 2010 marks the 20th anniversary of this friendly, laid-back gathering of local mountain folk and other enthusiasts. The splendid surroundings give this fest a flavor uniquely its own, and this year promises to be as great as the last two decades, with Ani DiFranco headlining. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com A true travel author, Laura loves nothing more than taking exiting journeys across the globe waiting for the next inspiration... |
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