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AFTER-PARTIES | STAGE SCHEDULE
Forecastle has released the official stage schedule to the 2009 festival. Likewise, the After-Party line-ups have been announced, with Pretty Lights and Designer Drugs each headlining a night. Click here for the stage schedule, here for after-parties.
CAMPGROUNDS SOLD-OUT
Forecastle campgrounds are now completely sold-out. Special thanks to everyone who purchased tickets. Complete festival schedule to be announced shortly.
FESTIVAL LINEUP
Forecastle has unveiled the lineup for the 2009 festival. Over 60 bands & DJs added. Click here for all the details!
POSTER ART
Forecastle has unveiled one of two official designs for the 8th annual Forecastle Festival. Special thanks artist Jeff Gaither for his amazing design.
POSTER | GALT HOUSE | VIP CAMPING
Forecastle will unveil the 2009 poster art tomorrow as part of Record Store Day: a nationwide celebration of 700 independent stores. Join us at Ear-X-Tacy Records in Louisville, KY for the unveiling. Also - The Galt House, Forecastle’s “Official Hotel and Suites”, is 99% sold-out, with 31 rooms and 54 suites left (out of 1400). If you haven’t purchased your room yet, we would suggest doing that now. 502.589.5200. VIP Campgrounds are next, with only (4) spots left.
MORE ARTISTS ANNOUNCMENTS
Zappa Plays Zappa, Umphrey’s McGee, Yonder Mountain String Band, and many more GO Forecastle! See below!
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Zappa Plays Zappa
Umphrey’s McGee
Yonder Mountain String Band
Pretty Lights
The New Mastersounds
The Whigs
Outformation
Kathleen Edwards
Dead Confederate
HEADLINERS
Widespread Panic, The Black Crowes, The Black Keys, and The Avett Brothers will headline the 8th annual Forecastle Festival. Pre-sale begins today via Ticketmaster.com/forecastle.
SPRING TOUR
Forecastle will once again hit the road this Spring to promote the 8th annual Forecastle Festival in a city near you. See below for dates and details.
04/04 - Lexington, KY – Beaux Arts Ball
04/05 - Dayton, OH – Canel Street Tavern
04/08 - Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall (w. Dr. Dog)
04/23 - Cincinnati, OH – Madison Theatre (w. Of Montreal)
04/24 - Indianapolis, IN – Radio Radio (w. Lucero)
04/25 - Bloomington, IN – Little 500 (Soul in the Hole)
05/01 - Nashville, TN – Dirty Eye Warehouse
SOLD-OUT
Thanks to everyone for making this year’s "Halfway to Forecastle" such a success. Spring Tour to be announced soon. Stay tuned.
HALFWAY TO FORECASTLE
The line-up for the 2nd annual "Halfway to Forecastle" mini-fest, Jan. 17th at The Green Building, has been revealed. Click here for the complete schedule!!
EXCLUSIVE MULTIMEDIA
An interactive multimedia section has debuted showcasing the History of Forecastle, 2002 - 2007. Click here to view. Special thanks to Keith Robbins and Patrick Yin for all their efforts here.
GZA AND DEL ADDED TO FORECASTLE
Forecastle is thrilled to announce the addition of Wu-Tang Clan founder GZA and Heiroglyphics founder Del the Funky Homosapian as co-headliners of the festival’s opening night, July 25th at the Riverfront Belvedere. Largely viewed as the masterminds behind two of hip-hop’s most influential dynasties, they unite to replace Wu-Tang’s Method Man, who has cancelled due to a personal conflict. Refunds, if desired, may be obtained at the original point of purchase.
PASTE MAGAZINE :: TOP FESTIVALS
The staff of Paste Magazine has selected Forecastle as one of the "Top 33" festivals in the country. Other events include Coachella, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, and more. Thanks Paste!!
ROBERT KENNEDY JR. :: KEYNOTE
We’re proud to announce that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will keynote the 7th annual Forecastle Festival, July 25th - 27th on the Riverfront. Robert will address the audience at 2:30pm Sunday, July 27th, to be followed by an all-star cast of musicians, including The Del McCoury Band, Ekoostik Hookah, Dr. Dog, Gran Bel Fischer, and many more. Click here for the line-ups!
KICK-OFF PARTY
Presented by OVCE, we’re proud to announce the line-up of the 2008 Forecastle Kick-Off Party, July 24th @ Glassworks in downtown Louisville, KY. Click here for all the details!!
SPRING TOUR
In April, we will launch our Spring Tour visiting almost all of our 2008 participating cities. Here’s some recent confirmations:
04/05 - Lexington, KY - Breaux Art Ball
04/07 - Bloomington, IN - Okkervil River @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater
04/11 - Bloomington, IN - Feist After-Parties (two sponsored by Forecastle)
04/18 - Nashville, TN - Rites of Spring
04/19 - Nashville, TN - Rites of Spring
04/26 - Lexington, KY - WRFL Festival
04/27 - Cincinnati, OH - UC Spring Concert
04/28 - Cincinnati, OH - University of Cincinnati
04/30 - Louisville, KY - Waterfront Wednesday
SOLD OUT
Tickets for the "Halfway to Forecastle" concert are offically sold out! To see the complete line-ups and schedule, click here! »
PRESS WAVE
More than 70 articles published since the "Halfway to Forecastle" line-ups were revealed, most recently by Pitchfork Media. Read more »
VHS OR BETA ADDED TO FORECASTLE
Louisville’s own VHS or BETA will be joining Band of Horses and a dozen others for the "Halfway to Forecastle" concert, Jan. 26th. Tickets on-sale tomarrow at 10AM. Read more »
BAND OF HORSES | HALFWAY TO FORECASTLE
Announced in September, the complete line-ups for the Jan. 26th "Halfway to Forecastle" concert are now confirmed. Band of Horses, Cass McCombs, Catfish Haven, and many others will perform. All ticket proceeds go to Louisville BMX hero and FBM owner Jimmy Levan. Tickets go on-sale next Saturday at 10AM. Read more »
SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN!
Your moment of opportunity has arrived: The Forecastle Festival is now taking Music, Art, and Film Summissions for 2008. Click below to submit!
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