Summer is finally here and with it comes the joy of new music releases and week-long music festivals. Whether you’re looking for something to blare through your car stereo as you drive with your windows down or a place where you can camp and enjoy live music at the same time, our Summer Music Guide has you covered.
Summer Music Festivals:
Ichthus – www.ichthusfestival.org
June 10-13
Wilmore, KY
Featuring: Delirous?, Sanctus Real, The Afters, Project 86
Cost: $108-$119
Bonnaroo – www.bonnaroo.com
June 11-14
Manchester, TN
Featuring: Bruce Springsteen, Wilco, Andrew Bird, Bon Iver
Cost: $250
Creationfest (Northeast)– www.creationfest.com/ne
June 24-27
Mount Union, PA
Featuring: Third Day, Fee, Reliant K, David Crowder Band
Cost: $111-$145
SummerFest – www.summerfest.com
June 25-July 5
Milwaukee, WI
Featuring: Bon Jovi, The Fray, Conor Oberst, Lupe Fiasco,
Cost: $8-$15/day
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Cornerstone – www.cornerstonefestival.com
June 29-July 4
Bushnell, IL
Featuring: Andberlin, Copeland, Derek Webb, Reliant K
Cost: $120-$135
Rothbury – www.rothburyfestival.com
July 2-5
Rothbury, MI
Featuring: Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Matisyahu, Guster
Cost: $250
Pitchfork – www.pitchforkmusicfestival.com
July 17-19
Chicago, IL
Featuring: Yo La Tengo, The National, The Flaming Lips, Grizzly Bear
Cost: $75
10,000 Lakes – www.10klf.com
July 22-25
Detroit Lakes, MN
Featuring: Dave Matthews Band, Wilco, Widespread Panic,
Cost: $169
Creationfest (Northwest)– www.creationfest.com/nw
July 22-25
George, Washington
Featuring: Chris Tomlin, David Crowder Band, Needtobreathe, Lecrae
Cost: $111-$145
Lollapalooza – www.lollapalooza.com
August 7-9
Chicago, IL
Featuring: Depeche Mode, Beastie Boys, The Killers, Kings of Leon
Cost: $190
Bumbershoot – www.bumbershoot.org
September 5-7
Seattle, WA
Featuring: The Ting Tings, Sheryl Crow, Modest Mouse, De La Soul
Cost: $80
Listen List:
May 26 – Grizzly Bear – Veckatimest – Indie / Acoustic
May 26 – Hillsong United – Across the Earth: Tear Down the Walls – Worship / Rock
June 2 – Dave Matthews Band – Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King – Alternative / Acoustic
June 23 – Regina Spektor – Far – Alternative / Acoustic
June 23 – Pete Yorn – Back and Forth – Acoustic / Folk Rock
July 14 – Needtobreathe – The Outsiders – Christian / Southern Rock
August 25 – David Bazan – Curse Your Branches – Acoustic / Indie
TBA:
Switchfoot – August 2009
MuteMath – August 2009
Muse – September 2009