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Sneake
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Post by Sneake on Feb 5, 2016 23:44:45 GMT -5
Never heard of it before, but one of my fav bands, Shovels and Ropes, was just announced. Apart from them, I don't know any of these. $200 for 3 days and field camping seems like a pretty steep price for this. Am I missing something?
www.redwingroots.com/
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Post by smosey wales on Feb 6, 2016 0:53:27 GMT -5
I think I'd come back in August:
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Post by southernman on Feb 6, 2016 9:42:42 GMT -5
Definitely a roots music festival. I believe the Steel Wheels organize/curate this thing, which has been going on ~5 years now. It is nice camping and a developed area. The camping usually sells out.
I am a huge Yarn fan. The Black Lillies are also really, really good. I enjoy Steep Canyon Rangers (most famous for playing w/ STeve Martin).
All that said, I don't think a lot of those bands are up my alley. And price-wise, I agree it is overpriced for what you get. I've got some Yarn friends who go to it and they have a good time.
I'm personally going to try to exchange some work for a day pass. I know a couple of people who vend there.
Post by waycha on Feb 6, 2016 14:20:59 GMT -5
Not really missing anything. There are a lot good bands on the bill that get good money. And it's not a big name festival that's going to bring the masses in, so they do have to bring money in to keep going. $200 is not really bad. Like me you need to get out there to experience all this music you haven't heard. I always find good bands that I would not have looked at twice. That's why I love these festivals. Celebrate every day of life & follow you heart for it will take you far. Never heard of it before, but one of my fav bands, Shovels and Ropes, was just announced. Apart from them, I don't know any of these. $200 for 3 days and field camping seems like a pretty steep price for this. "Am I missing something?"
www.redwingroots.com/
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Post by Zenfidel on Feb 6, 2016 15:38:26 GMT -5
Have attended the past two years and Redwing is one of my favorites. The lineup is far from complete, expect a couple more announcements in the coming weeks.
There are many factors that make this festival special aside from bringing in a quality lineup of diverse acts each year.
Natural Chimney's is a full service campground on wonderfully maintained grounds. Because acts don't overlap the two stages on the music meadow are fairly close to one another making movement between them very easy. They do not oversell this festival so it never seems crowded and you can move from the front of one stage to the other an less than 5 minutes. As mentioned above the 'chimneys' are pretty stunning especially at night when lit up.
The campground staff, festival organizers and volunteers are very friendly and helpful. This is a hassle free zone where there is a strong sense of community. Folks are there to enjoy the music and each other. Plenty of partying going on though not to wookfest or frat party levels.
I actually find it to be a decent value for four days of camping and 3 days of quality music especially if you are lucky enough to get early bird tickets and premium RV (power & water) passes, which both sell out in a matter of minutes each year.
You can look at the previous years lineup on their website to get an idea of what to expect.
Roosterwalk is another smaller Virginia festival work checking out that offers some more high energy acts then Redwing. roosterwalk.com
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worf rat
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Post by worf rat on Feb 7, 2016 10:40:09 GMT -5
Thanks for the insider info.
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Post by mccjeff on Feb 8, 2016 11:15:28 GMT -5
Aoife O'Donovan is pretty outstanding as well. But it has to be the quality of camping that drives the price. I like all of the headliners and all the undercard that I know but it does seem overpriced for just the bands. But not overpriced for a super chill smallish good camping experience festival.
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Post by mccjeff on Feb 10, 2016 14:44:55 GMT -5
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