Sunday, July 20, 2008

forecastle festival - louisville, ky (07.25-27.2008)


What is Forecastle?
Fore·cas·tle (f'ok_sol) n. ~ A superstructure at the bow of a ship where the crew is housed. Hard at work in the boundless blue sea, a place where workers congregate after a hard day of labor. A place where the people come together.

What is The Forecastle Festival?
Forecastle is where the Midwest connects™. Founded in Louisville, KY, the annual gathering is equal parts Music, Art, and Activism. A symposium for musicians, artists, and environmentalists, Forecastle connects the progressive Midwest.

What is the goal of Forecastle?
The goal of Forecastle is to establish a new cultural entertainment medium ~ Music.Art.Activism® ~ equally showcased in a scenic, outdoor environment. Merging entertainment with education, Forecastle unites the creative and activism communities of the Midwest, while building a new festival model in the United States.

July 25th - 27th
The Riverfront Belvedere 12:00pm - 11:30pm | $15 - 20 | All Ages


With performances from:
The Disco Biscuits
Tortoise
Z-Trip
GZA
Dr. Dog
Ekoostik Hookah
Del McCoury Band
Del the Funky Homosapien
The New Mastersounds
Groovatron
Snowden
Extra Golden
Catfish Haven
Gran Bel Fischer
Prizzy Prizzy Please
Devlin and Darko of Spank Rock
Margot and the Nuclear So and So's
Backyard Tire Fire
People Noise
Unwed Sailor
Paradigm
Code Red
Cabin

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

full schedule is available @: forecastle schedule

more information @: forecastle festival

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