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Sierra Nevada World Music Fest to take off for 23rd year
In only a few short days, one of the longest running and most successful Reggae festivals in the U.S. will take off once again in Boonville, Ca at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds. The 23 year Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is presented by Epiphany Artists and takes place June 17-19.
Sierra Nevada World Music Festival announces 2016 set times
The 2016 Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is revved up and ready for their 23rd year of live music featuring some of the best talents from around the world. The fest has become known as one of the most people friendly Reggae parties and on June 17-19 the party will attract thousands once again to the ideal setting of Boonville, California's Mendocino County Fairgrounds. Live music can be found on two professional stages with premium sound and lighting.
Five things to do at Sierra Nevada World Music Festival
The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is all about live music but attendees will be looking for ways to further their fulfillment during a whole day or three day stay. Music is the supreme choice at any festival and particularly a festival filled with some of the best music from near and far like Sierra Nevada. Alpha Blondy, Beres Hammond, Don Carlos, Lee Perry, Pablo Moses, Fortunate Youth.
Best food options at Sierra Nevada World Music Festival 2016
The 2016 Sierra Nevada World Music Festival takes off on June 17 for its 23rd year of live music and solstice celebration goodness. Part of that goodness includes the yummy food that most patrons look forward to indulging in during their three day stay in Boonville, Ca. While the food offered doesn't typically mirror the fried candy and bizarre burgers at the California State Fair, the SNWMF food vendors are similarly an important aspect of what patrons look forward to in their annual visit.
Field of Haze plans for two day fest after successful first year
The first year of the Field of Haze Music and Lifestyle set in Oroville, CA was a such a success that the founder, Jeff Monser, now plans to extend the festival to a two day celebration with a possibility of added camping. The 2016 fest featured a topnotch mix of Reggae, Rock-Reggae and Hip Hop acts including The Green, Pepper, JBoog, Zion I, Through the Roots, Arden Park Roots and more. Attendees were requesting the fest become a two day mere hours after the completion of the first fest.
Sierra Nevada World Music Fest announces stage lineup 2016
Reggae and World music rings true and strong every year at the Mendocino fairgrounds when Sierra Nevada World Music Festival holds their annual celebration. The festival is filled with amazing artists, international vendors, delicious food options, music lovers, children, families and thousands having a great time. The atmosphere has continued to be a positive expression of unity for over twenty years.
Sawyer Fredericks fills Grass Valley venue twice
On May 22, The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley, Ca welcomed Sawyer Fredericks to their main stage theater with a double billing and twice sold out show. Sunday's performances began at 3:00 and 7:30 p.m. and were filled with Fredericks fans eager to hear him live after coming to know his amazing voice and soulful demeanor on The Voice in its eighth season.
Must see debuting bands at the 2016 Sierra Nevada World Music Fest
If you love Reggae and World music and live in the United States., you have more than likely heard of the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival. This fest has been going strong for over 20 years and continues to annually draw multiple thousands and with great reviews. One of the reasons the SNWMF is so dearly loved is their continuous quality of organization, their ability to maintain a positive atmosphere, and their consistency in bringing in great acts that always include something new.
Sacramento Music Festival 2016 Saturday lineup
The Sacramento Music Festival, once known as the Jazz Jubilee, will be bringing its top notch selection of live music to its 15 different venues on May 27-30 for its annual Memorial Day celebration. Since 1974 the festival has grown and transformed but it has always remained true to its aim to bring great music to the capital city.
Sacramento Music Festival 2016 Friday lineup announced
The much celebrated Sacramento Music Festival returns each year during Memorial Day weekend. Four days of fantastic live music from a broad range of genres and hundreds of massively talented musicians makes for a sure-fire musical party like no other. For those who like to party with live music as long as possible, the festival starts on Friday and goes through Monday with the final sets at 2:30 p.m.Some of the partying fans have been attending for over 20 years. Some come from across the seas.
Reggae on the Mountain announes 2016 lineup, exclusive Label27 interview
Reggae festivals are running strong this summer in the U.S. and Topanga, California is among those destinations that fans will want to include on their July calendar. With big names like Steel Pulse, Third World and Don Carlos hitting the stage, Reggae on the Mountain will surely be drawing record numbers to their family oriented fest in the Los Angeles hills.
Sierra Nevada World Music Fest prepares for 2016 worldly fest
The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is working diligently for the 23rd year to bring the very best of Reggae and World music to their festival and its two stages and late night dancehall. Each year they draw upon the world's best talents in the positive vibe genres in order continuously make the SNWMF a world renown fest. Traditional, contemporary, upbeat, relaxing, inspiring and tingling can only begin to describe the many acts that the fests has in store this year.
Complete Sierra Nevada World Music Festival 2016 line-up
The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival will kick off its 23rd year on June 17 in Boonville, CA at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds. This long running festival has been among the top Reggae fests to draw thousands annually while continuing to promote the World-Reggae-Roots vibe that makes the music powerful, exciting and inspiring.
Hippie Fest returns to Woodland
Love and peace with music and fun will return to Woodland, CA this May 14th with the 4th annual Hippie Fest. A variety of genres with positive vibes will be featured with Reggae, Alternative, Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, Dancehall and music from the '60s and '70s. A full day of music is scheduled for a hippie chillin' thrillin' time that welcomes everyone to join in this family friendly event. Tickets are super affordable at $20 general admission and children's tickets for $10.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy to headline the Sac Music Festival
The Sacramento Music Festival will be celebrating its 43rd year with a bang up lineup that includes headlining Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. This Contemporary Swing band is sure to set feet and hearts afire. Their upbeat tempo and enchanting lyrics will make the historical Sacramento fest sing and swing with big fun. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has been passionately revitalizing swing music since their inception over 23 years ago.
JRas Soulifted exclusive Field of Haze interview
JRas Soulifted will perform at the Field of Haze 420 pre-party in Oroville, CA along with IrieFuse and a full lineup of great Reggae-Rock-Hip Hop artists that will make the fest sing with great vibes. This "music and lifestyle" festival will take place on April 16 with some incredible artists, a variety of tasty edibles in a food court, 215 patient zone, 420/cannabis educational platforms, top notch beers including Lagunitas and Altamont and a gathering of friends, fest fans, and 420 advocates.
Field of Haze announces set times
On April 16, The Field Of Haze Music and Lifestyle Festival will open its doors at 10:00 a.m. for the start of a 420 pre-party event like no other. The fest will take place at the Field of Dreams Ranch located at 1534 O'Neal Road, in Oroville, CA and consist of music, food, fun and 420 educational topics. As well, Cannabis Club TV (CCTV) has officially come on board as a sponsor of this Field of Haze event and will be on-site showcasing their goods for the inaugural kick-off.
Behind the Cellar Door brings on the Amador flavor
California wine lovers are ecstatic each year the Amador wine region celebrates with the annual Behind the Cellar Door event. March is more than a reason to get out the spring clothing and gardening spade. March is typically on the calendar for fans of one of California's oldest premium grape growing regions which date back to the early days of the Gold Rush in the 1850s.
Field of Haze fest set for April reggae-rock extravaganza
Oroville, California will be rockin' with some good vibes this April as a new and exciting festival kicks off on the 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The Field of Haze, as it has been wisely dubbed, will feature a variety of great vibe producing elements from Reggae-Rock and Hip Hop to a food court filled with vegan and gluten free options and other delights, craft brews in a "Brewing Knowledge Zone" provided by Lagunitas Brewing Company and Altamont Beer Works (for the 21 and over beer...
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