30th Annual Great Blue Heron Music Festival in Sherman, NY, on June 30-July 2, 2023

By: Aryonna Richard

Celebrating 30 years, the Great Blue Heron Music Festival brings music and dance, surrounded by natural beauty, to Sherman, New York, for an unforgettable weekend! Blackspy is proud to support three days and nights of fun with free-spirited people who come together yearly to create a community united by music.

This year, the Great Blue Heron Music Festival features live performances on The Main Stage, The Dance Tent, and The Tiger Maple Stage. The lineup includes talented artists performing folk, bluegrass, funk, jam, soul, roots-rock, reggae, Celtic, afrobeat, zydeco, and every genre you can think of in between!

With performances from Donna and The Buffalo, considered not just a band, one might say more of a lifestyle for its members and audiences who refer to themselves as The Herd and intentionally come together, especially during this event. Get ready for Donna and The Buffalo to bring classic covers and their eclectic originals.

Keller and the Keys, comprised of acoustic musician Keller Williams in addition to husband and wife duo Jenny Keel and Larry Keel, will add to the mixed lineup with their Appalachian Psychedelic Bluegrass. Along with Peter Rowan, Grammy-award winner and member of the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame with a career spanning over five decades with Peter’s second Rebel release, Calling You From My Mountain, receiving a 2022 Grammy nomination for Best Bluegrass Album. You don’t want to miss the chance to experience these legendary performers!

Additional artists include Kaleta & Super Yampa Band, Couch, Kevin Kinsella OG JBB, Henhouse Prowlers, The Probables, Root Shock, Smackdab, The Comb Down, Sun King Warriors, Pa Line, Farrow, Dr. Bacon, and many more.

Beyond the music you will hear, Great Blue Heron also presents various enriching, creative experiences. Don’t miss the instrumental and healing arts workshops, swimming, hiking, and additional activities. Tickets, camping, and parking passes are on sale now. Stay tuned to Blackspy’s social media platforms, where we will share more info as we move closer to the event!

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Rhythms on The Rio Music Festival Returns to Del Norte, Colorado – August 4-6

By: Aryonna Richard

Rhythms on the Rio Music Festival returns to Del Norte, Colorado, on August 4-6! Blackspy is proud to support this festival that received its namesake from the mighty Rio Grande River, easily accessible from the campsite and festival grounds. The town of Del Norte has revitalized the riverfront area with a water park and Riverwalk, creating the perfect environment for both nature and music lovers.

The event features The Motet as the headliner on Friday night. Hailing from Colorado, the Motet is a world-class improvisational funk band that has dedicated more than a decade to the healing powers of funky dance music. The band has a long-standing tradition of playing consistently sold-out shows across the US while performing the music of groups like Earth Wind and Fire, Parliament Funkadelic, Tower of Power, and Jamiroquai.

Kitchen Dwellers headline on Saturday night – hailing from Bozeman, Montana – where they first discovered a constant source of musical inspiration. Today they lead the charge for progressive bluegrass dubbed ‘Galaxy Grass’ and are a staple in our community. We’re sure many of their loyal fans will be at Rhythms on the Rio in 2023.

The Infamous Stringdusters featuring Andy Falco, Chris Pandolfi, Andy Hall, Jeremy Garrett, and Travis Book, will headline the final night. Their musical influences encompass multiple genres, but their common denominator is bluegrass— the sound that has essentially defined their career.

Don’t miss the following bands adding to the stacked lineup: Cabinet w/Larry Keel, The Brothers Comatose, Lindsay Lou, Shinyribs, The Hip Abduction, The Larry Keel Experience, TK & The Holy Know-Nothings, Arkansauce, Mama Magnolia, Nosotros, Elder Grown, The Morningside String Band, and more!

Rhythms on the Rio is a benefit music festival hosted by the South Fork Music Association. The South Fork Music Association is a non-profit entity that uses its funds to stage live music concerts for the entire family and promote music education for our community’s children.

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! All 3-Day festival passes include camping; car and RV camping are also available for an additional fee. Stay tuned to Blackspy’s Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts for more details as we move closer to the festival.

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Annapolis Baygrass Festival at Sandy Point State Park on September 30- October 1 

By: Aryonna Richard

After supporting last year’s event, Blackspy is proud to announce the Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival will return to Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, Maryland, from Saturday, September 30th through Sunday, October 1st.

Get ready for a conservation-focused musical event where you’re helping the Chesapeake Bay by having fun! 10% of every dollar you spend goes to three non-profit organizations focusing on Bay conservation. Baygrass blends the finest progressive bluegrass music with a gorgeous beachfront venue and a core mission to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay. You’ll enjoy 14 top touring bands on two stages over two days, delicious local food, microbrews, wines, craft cocktails/mocktails, workshops, craft vendors, and fun activities for all ages.

You don’t want to miss the incredible lineup featuring Yonder Mountain String Band, Railroad Earth, Keller & The Keels, Melvin Seals & JGB, Fruition, Lindsay Lou, Cabinet, Chris Jacobs & Smooth Kentucky, Jon Stickley Trio, Arkansauce, The Dirty Grass Players, Geraldine, The High & Wides, and Wicked Sycamore.

We’re searching for outgoing friends to help spread the word; if you’re interested in joining the Street Team, fill out the application! Poster, flyer, and online/digital efforts are compensated with guest list comps, festival merch & other perks. Send an e-mail with questions to info@blackspymarketing.com

Stay tuned to Blackspy’s social media platforms for more information about the festival as we move closer to the event. GA and VIP tickets are available now, don’t miss your chance to purchase!

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