Is it too early to countdown to The Hangout Music Festival??? 61 days until May 14th and there isn't a day (or hour) that goes by that I don't think about seeing this incredible line-up ON THE BEACH in Gulf Shores, AL. We will be showcasing the artists of this freshman festival one by one to be sure nobody regrets missing a set. There are so many reasons this festival is appealing... Ben Harper, Michael Franti, Rod Gab, Davy Knowles... we saw these artists at Bonnaroo in 2007 and these are the performances that made the festival amazing. Knowing I will experience this with my feet in the sand make this festival a must-see. These are the performers I know and love but there are sure to be more to discover....
One of these new discoveries is sure to be Ray LaMontagne. I have several friends who are fans and have seen him, posted about him etc. but I've never really listened... like really listened. And so I started listening. I love the raspy voice, the lyrics and the ever popular Trouble. I'm looking forward to hearing him live, possibly at sunset, if the schedule cooperates and I'm sure I will go from curious to fanatic about Mr. LaMontagne.
On a side note, I came across Amos Lee while I seeking out some of Ray LaMontagne's music. I am now quite obsessed with Amos Lee and can't wait to see him at Crossroads in HSV on 4/9. Hey Hangout - bring Amos Lee to fest!!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Sunday, February 28, 2010
0 The Hangout Music Festival
THE HANGOUT BEACH MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2010 LINEUP FEATURING TREY ANASTASIO AND TAB, ZAC BROWN BAND, JOHN LEGEND, ALISON KRAUSS AND UNION STATION FEATURING JERRY DOUGLAS, THE BLACK CROWES, THE FLAMING LIPS, BEN HARPER and RELENTLESS7February 18, 2010 (Gulf Shores, Ala.) – The Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival announces the lineup for its inaugural year including performances from Trey Anastasio and TAB, Zac Brown Band, John Legend, Ray LaMontagne, Ben Harper and Relentless7, The Flaming Lips, and Alison Krauss and Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas. The three-day festival is scheduled for May 14 – 16 and will feature musical entertainment directly on the sandy white beaches of Gulf Shores, Ala. The Hangout is the first major music festival of the summer festival season. A confirmed lineup is listed below with more bands to be announced in the coming weeks.
“Watching this caliber of performers directly on the beach will truly be a unique experience. There’s just nothing like it,” said A.J. Niland, of HUKA Entertainment. “This will be one of the biggest beach parties this area has ever seen.”
With performances taking place on four stages including two main stages on the beach, the festival hopes to bring the Gulf Coast into the national music scene. In addition, festival organizers have other activities still to be announced. Attendance will be limited to 35,000 people per day.
Festival tickets are available online at hangoutmusicfest.com as well as at The Hangout and Surf Style stores along the central Gulf Coast. Ticket prices are $159 for a three-day pass and limited $82 day passes will be available after the schedule is announced in the weeks to come. VIP ticket packages and travel packages start at $500 and are available online or by phone at 1-888-512-SHOW.
There is an assortment of lodging options surrounding the festival including traditional hotels, beach-front condos and camping at the local state park. Visit hangoutmusicfest.com for more information.
WHEN: MAY 14 - MAY 16
WHERE: 101 EAST BEACH BOULEVARD IN GULF SHORES, ALA. (THE SOUTHERN END OF AL-Hwy 59)
PRICES: $159 THREE-DAY PASS / LIMITED $82 DAY PASSES / VIP TICKET AND TRAVEL PACKAGES AVAILABLE
WEB SITE: hangoutmusicfest.com
CONFIRMED ARTISTS: Trey Anastasio and TAB, Zac Brown Band, John Legend, Ben Harper and Relentless7, The Black Crowes, Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, Gov’t Mule, The Flaming Lips, Ray LaMontagne, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Rodrigo Y Gabriela, Funky Meters, Blind Boys of Alabama, Matisyahu, Girl Talk, Guster, Brett Dennen, Keller Williams, Jerry Jeff Walker, North Mississippi All-stars, ALO, The Whigs, Ozomatli, OK GO, Orianthi, Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam, Pnuma Trio, Black Joe Lewis and the Honey Bears, Toubab Krewe, Mat Hires, A.A. Bondy, Rachel Goodrich, Moon Taxi, El Cantador, Kristy Lee, Roman Street
For more information, please visit hangoutmusicfest.com
Saturday, January 16, 2010
0 From the Pit - Langhorne Slim
Jen and I have been a fan of Langhorne Slim's music for a while now. On Friday, November 13th, we finally got a chance to catch him live. Going in, we knew it would be an amazing act, but nothing could have prepared us for THAT kind of amazing. This guy is a fireball of energy, and his band plays just as intense. We were (as usual) some of the first fans to arrive. We got an opportunity to meet Slim, and some of the band. He was especially grounded and humble. We couldn't help but notice and appreciate the fact that he went out of his way to spend time with all his fans. I don't believe there was one person that wanted a photo with this guy and didn't get one.The opening act was a band called Dawes. While we didn't catch their entire set, we think they are certainly worth checking out. Slim's interaction with the crowd kept everyone engaged as he made sure to step down from stage on several occasions. He even hopped up on top of the bar for a song or two. All in all, it was a great night. We both grew into even bigger Langhorne Slim fans, and recommend that
you do yourself a favor, and become one as well. As our readers are aware, we have met quite a few musicians, and seen a shitload of shows. After seeing him jam, and confirming he isn't a dick, Slim goes in the top five for me. The Basement in Nashville, TN gets props as well. It's small, but the staff is great at not allowing it to become uncomfortable which creates the perfect intimate show experience. Thanks for the hospitality, Slim. It was truly a pleasure to have met you.