One of the best things about summer, at least for music fans, is the plethora of music festivals held all across the country and all though out the season. These festivals bring together dozens of great bands usually for more than one day and usually on more than one stage. Some of you may notice that only three of the eight festivals listed below actually occur during the summer. However, "spring music festival" or a "fall music festival" doesn't have nearly the same ring as "Summer Music Festival." So what we really mean when we say "summer music festival" is a must-attend event that has plenty of great music and plenty of sun. Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival April 16-18, 2010 Empire Polo Fields Indio, California Produced by Goldenvoice This year the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival features Jay-Z, Muse, Gorillaz, LCD Soundsystem, Faith No More, Pavement, and Thom Yorke. Coachella is one of the biggest and most popular music festivals in the nation. Performers take advantage of multiple stages to make sure the music never stops. Attendees should know that Indio is part of the Colorado Desert. So expect triple-digit temperatures in the day and very chilly nights. The city offers plenty of camping opportunities and there are numerous hotels within 30 miles of the venue. Stagecoach Music Festival April 24 and 25 Empire Polo Club Indio, California Produced by Goldenvoice In 2009, over 100,000 country fans attended the annual Stagecoach Music Festival. Headlining this year's event is Keith Urban, Toby Keith, Brooks and Dunn, and Sugarland. For the kids, the festival hosts the "Half-Pint Hootenanny." This event is free for buckaroos under 10 years of age. The Stagecoach Festival will occur regardless of the weather. You can camp at any one of the nearby campgrounds if you have a Stagecoach Music festival ticket. If you're not camping you'll be happy to know parking is free. Bamboozle Music Festival May 1-2, 2010 Meadowlands Sports Complex East Rutherford, New Jersey Produced by The Bamboozle The 2010 Bamboozle Music Festival is headlined by Weezer, Paramore, Drake, and MGMT. American pop singer Kesha is scheduled to perform both nights. This rain or shine event began in 2003 and has since expanded to include festivals in Anaheim, Chicago, and a traveling show. For those with Bamboozle Festival tickets remember that small hand sanitizers are permitted but clothing with vulgar language is not. Sasquatch Music Festival May 29-31 The Gorge Amphitheatre George, Washington Produced by Live Nation and Adam Zacks The Sasquatch Festival, with its view of the Columbia River, has perhaps the best scenery of all the summer's music fêtes. This three-day event spans Memorial Day Weekend and features a great lineup of bands: My Morning Jacket, Vampire Weekend, Massive Attack, Pavement, LCD Sound system, They Might Be Giants, The New Pornographers, and Ween. Organizers recommend you bring ample protection from the sun and something to keep you warm at night. Outside food is permissible but it must be in a clear plastic bag. Also, lawn chairs are strictly forbidden. HullabaLOU Music Festival July 23-25, 2010 Churchill Downs Louisville, Kentucky Produced by Churchill Downs Entertainment The HullabaLOU Festival has one of the best lineups of any 2010 festival: Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney, Dave Matthews Band, Steve Miller Band, The Black Crowes, Loretta Lynn, and B52's--just to name a few. To fit all the great acts in to just three days, the festival utilizes five different stages. The show will go on regardless of the weather and be prepared to pay $25 a day for on-site parking. Hope you enjoy crowds, Legendary Churchill Downs can accommodate 160,000 music fans. Lollapalooza 2010 August 6-8, 2010 Grant Park Chicago, Illinois Produced by C3 Presents At the time of writing this article (late March) Lollapalooza attendees are guaranteed to see Kings of Leon, Depeche Mode, Tool, Lou Reed, Jane's Addiction, and The Killers. However, rumors are swirling that Lady Gaga will also be added to the schedule. Lollapalooza features eight stages, numerous art exhibits, and the f.y.e. autograph booth. The festival is also famous for its Kidapalooza. This kid-friendly event is free to children under 10-years of age when accompanied by an adult with a Lollapalooza ticket. Hippiefest August 8, 2010 Filene Center, Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts Vienna, Virginia Produced by The Albright Entertainment Group The 2010 version of Hippiefest is being held at the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia--locals just call it the "Wolf Trap." Headlining the 'concert for peace and love" is Cream's Jack Bruce, War, Mitch Ryder, and Rare Earth. The event will take place at the Wolf Trap's Filene Center. This outdoor venue hosts over 90 performances a year and can accommodate more than 7,000 concert goers. The world famous Filene opened in 1971. Austin City Limits Music Festival October 8-10, 2010 Zilker Park Austin, Texas Produced by C3 Presents Headliners for this year's Austin City Limits Music Festival are Kings of Leon, Dave Matthews Band, and Pearl Jam. The annual 3-day festival hosts more than 130 bands on eight stages. The festival is named after the PBS television concert series, Austin City Limits. Three-Day pass holders mush exchange their Austin City Limits Festival ticket for a wristband. They are allowed re-entry. Single day ticket holders are not.
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One of the best things about summer, at least for music fans, is the plethora of music festivals held all across the country and all though out the season. These festivals bring together dozens of great bands usually for more than one day and usually on more than one stage.
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