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Woodstock Style Music Fest Coming To Cambridge by T.R. Septaric
There is a field just outside of Cambridge Springs. It is really nothing special of a field. Maybe there are the last traces of snow, maybe a deer or two and definitely the cool air of the end of winter is making the a thick fog fill the air. On June 26, 27 and 28th the snow will be gone (Hopefully), the deer will be gone and the fog will be replaced by the sounds of some of the best regional band around.
The Meadows Art and Music Festival 2009 will be held in a huge farmer’s field off of Birchard Rd in Crawford County. Bill Adams, one of the events founders, said that it is the perfect venue for an event like this. “The venue is beautiful. There is a large area from the performers and artists who will be coming,” he said. “There is also more than enough room for people who want to campout for the weekend.”
Adams said that the event was created because he and his partner, Tom Pisarchick, saw a lot of talent in the Meadville, Cambridge Springs and Edinboro areas that no one knew ever existed. He said that they organized this event as being regionally based, with a couple of rare exceptions, because they want to give people a chance to see what talent the area has to offer.
Bands confirmed so far include: Unhinged Mandible, Ladymoon, Euphonic Brew, Waterband, Groove Prophets and The Charlie Wheeler Band. Bands on the list, but not yet confirmed, are Mystic Floatation Device, Shotgun Jubilee. Both of the organizers said that this is just a partial list and there will be more bands added as the weeks until the event go by. It has been announced that the featured performer will be Heather Vallaiso.
“In addition to the bands we are going to do something no other music festival does,” Adams said. “We are going to have an Open Mic session for people who want to get up and sing, play or just joke around.” The Open Mic will be held of Friday and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m..
Like the name of the event says The Meadows Art and Music Festival is not just about the music. Art will be a large part of this event. According to Pisarchick attendees won’t just see the usual paintings and photography. There are going to be some of the less common artistic styles such as woodworking and metalworking on display as well as a Cambridge Springs tattoo artist will be on site to provide anyone with their own unique personal piece of art.
Artists and others who don’t have a display in the main artists/vendors sections will still be able to get their work seen because event organizers are allowing “blanket vendors” throughout the weekend. There is no additional cost…just the price of admission…to those wishing to set up a blanket display.
Adams said that this going to be a traditional music festival in every sense, kind of like a baby Woodstock, but it is also going to be more family oriented. “We are going to have a section of the venue set up for kids to be able to come, hang out and have fun in a safe, clean atmosphere. We want to give families a chance to come, enjoy and listen to some good music in a place where they can feel comfortable.”
The price of presale admission is just $20 and $25 the day of the show and there will be a discount for Students with ID.
Day of the show bring Paypal receipt (to receive ticket) and Student ID (to receive $5 discount) Those who prepay will receive $5 back day of show with Student ID
Proceeds from The Meadows Art and Music Festival 2009 will benefit WQLN and CAVAS. For more information about tickets or the event in general write to meadowsfest@ymail.com or check out www.myspace.com/meadowsfest.
There will be an Open Market Bizarre from 12:00 until 8:00 on all the days. Music will start with an open mic on Friday at noon, with the first band starting at 4:00. On Saturday the music will start running at noon and go until it's out of breath, Sunday will have a more relaxed musical schedule. Tickets are on sale now. There is a list of places where they are available, under the blog "tickets". Pre-sale price is $20 for the weekend; it will cost $25 at the gate. College students will receive a $5 discount with I.D. There will also be day passes available.
They are currently in the process of booking and
filling up their Bizarre space. They would like painters, ceramics, glass works,
metal works, jewelry, food vendors, drink vendors, especially in need of a
lemonade vendor, it just isn't summer without fresh squeezed lemonade!
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