The Inaugural Festival – Daze Between New Orleans Takes Over the City May 3rd & 4th

by Preston Heffley | Apr 6, 2022 | featured, featured Blog articles

The Inaugural Festival – Daze Between New Orleans Takes Over the City May 3rd & 4th 

By: Aryonna Richard 

The Daze Between is more than a metaphor for the days leading up to New Orleans Jazz Fest Weekend; it’s a NEW festival happening Tuesday, May 3rd, and Wednesday, May 4th in New Orleans, Louisiana. Who’s ready for 2-Nights of String Cheese Incident with guests Snarky Puppy, Lettuce, Rebirth Brass Band, Eric Krasno & Friends, Nicholas Payton, The Iceman Special, Erica Falls, Honey Island Swamp Band, and MORE during Daze Between New Orleans 2022?! 

Blackspy Marketing is proud to support the 2-day inaugural event at Faubourg Brewery in New Orleans, a city like no other! Who’s ready to see some of the most talented artists in the Big Easy and BEYOND?! Whether it’s funk, folk, jam, or jazz, you’ll find it ALL on the lineup and MORE. Lose yourself in the collective energy and soulful serenades only found in the Crescent City.

Enjoy everything Faubourg, founded as Dixie Brewing in 1907, offers, it’s the oldest operating brewery in the city and has an interesting history! The original location was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, but resilience proved to be successful. The brewery was purchased by New Orleans Pelicans and Saints owners Tom and Gayle Benson who revived the brand with their mission to bring jobs back to the local economy! With a diverse beer selection and delicious Louisiana cuisine you’ll LOVE the Top Craft Brewery in 2022 as voted by the readers of both Where Y’at magazine and New Orleans Magazine. 

The festival will also feature the Artist Village housing a variety of local vendors and artisans one being Frenchy who will live paint during the event, and host a gallery of his work on-site. In case you aren’t familiar with his work, Frenchy’s been a part of the New Orleans community since the 1990’s, and is the official team artist of the New Orleans Hornets and Saints! 

Proceeds from the event will benefit Rex Foundation, founded by the Grateful Dead in 1984. This organization writes grants to nonprofit organizations doing great work in the education, arts, sciences, environment, indigenous culture, and social justice fields. All funds raised during Daze Between New Orleans will benefit local non-profit organizations! 

Single and two-day passes are available NOW along with a variety of VIP options and travel packages. Stay tuned to Blackspy Marketing’s Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter account for more details as we move closer to the festival![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Bonnaroo Returns in 2022 with Lineup Legends J.Cole, Train, Stevie Nicks & More

by Preston Heffley | Apr 6, 2022 | featured, featured Blog articles

Bonnaroo Returns in 2022 with Lineup Legends J.Cole, Train, Stevie Nicks & More 

By: Aryonna Richard

Who’s ready for one of the most diverse festival lineups of summer 2022?! After two years of waiting, you can’t miss the 150+ artists, 10+ performance stages, four campground party barns, and ALL NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT happening at BONNAROO!

Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival announced its first event in 2002 and we’re thrilled to announce our partnership twenty years later. 

Who’s ready for the event happening June 16th – June 19th in Manchester, TN?! The festival features a lineup for everyone, with diverse musical acts from multiple generations and encompassing several genres. 

Thursday’s headliner is Gryffin, the musician, songwriter, DJ, and record producer will kick off the event with his alluring blend of organic, emotional, dance-pop electronic music – guaranteed to get the festivities started right. 

Friday headliners include J. Cole, the Grammy-winning artist regarded as one of the most influential rappers of his generation, and The Chicks, a country band led by singer Natalie Maines who’ve been recording since 1989. Their most recent tour was in 2017, so you don’t want to miss the chance to see them this summer! Illenium completes Friday’s headliners with his mesmerizing blend of bass, dubstep, trap, and electronic rock. Did you know his recent album Fallen Embers, released in July 2021, earned Illenium his first Grammy nomination?! 

Saturday Headliners include Tool, the legendary rock band formed in Los Angeles during the 1990s. Flume, the Australian musician, DJ, and producer known for remixes to songs from Lorde and Disclosure, brings his future bass, experimental electronic sound. Finally, 21 Savage, the rapper based in Atlanta, Georgia, will have the crowd dancing non-stop to his tracks like ‘A Lot,’ ‘Bank Account,’ and ‘Peru.’ 

Sunday headliners include the illustrious Stevie Nicks, who’s been recording albums since 1966, with some of her most famous songs being ‘Landslide,’ ‘Rhiannon,’ and ‘Edge of Seventeen.’ Machine Gun Kelly, known for seamlessly blending contemporary and alternative hip hop with rock, and Roddy Rich, the rapper from Compton, California, completes the headlining acts at Bonnaroo. In 2019, he collaborated on Nipsey Hussle’s single “Racks in the Middle,” earning him a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance. 

Bonnaroo heats up on the late night with performances from Sidepiece, Role Model, and Goth Babe on Thursday. Friday night, you can enjoy artists like Goose, Lane 8, and Denzel Curry. Save energy for Ludacris, Cris Lake, and Marc Revillet on Saturday!

Don’t forget to leave room in your schedule for activities! Chill out with yoga, inspire creativity with water-color painting, or feel the heat in the “First Annual” 5k; Bonnaroo has everything you’re looking for and MORE! You’ll never be hungry at this festival, from delicious fish tacos to grass-fed beef burgers and plenty of vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options from various vendors. 

New at Roo! This year’s festival will debut with additional activities and site improvements, including additional signage, wayfinding help, info booths, cooling stations, and more. 

General and VIP tickets are available NOW along with shuttle, camping, and hotel packages. Stay tuned to Blackspy Marketing’s Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter account for more details as we move closer to the festival! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

The Final Headliner Arises – Big Wild Completes the Lineup for Arise Music Festival 2022 

by Preston Heffley | Mar 25, 2022 | featured, featured Blog articles

The Final Headliner Arises –
Big Wild Completes the Lineup
for Arise Music Festival 2022 

By: Aryonna Richard 

The FINAL HEADLINER for Arise Music Festival is HERE!
Who’s excited for BIG WILD to join the lineup?! 

As the final headliner, Big Wild brings a style as diverse as the Big Sur landscapes that inspire his tracks breaking the barriers of electronic, indie, and pop to create a unique sound. Since launching in 2012 Big Wild’s has become one of the fastest-rising acts in the dance-electronic music scene and we can’t wait for him to take the stage!

Known for being the “Highest Female DJ Billing Ever at Coachella,” Alison Wonderland the Australian singer, producer, and DJ will take you down a rabbit hole made of her own creation. Escape into the ethereal and engaging sound when the artist known for being #1 on the Billboard Top Dance/Electronic chart performs at Arise. 

Beats Antique completes the must-see headlining acts at Arise Festival 2022 with their experimental blend of world-fusion electronic dance music. Members David Satori, Zoe Jakes, and Tommy “Sidecar” Cappel create an immersive feast for the senses accompanied with Tribal Fusion Belly Dancing and performance art. 

Blackspy Marketing is proud to support the event happening Memorial Day Weekend – May 27th – May 30th in Cradle Boone, Colorado. This unique venue is located just two hours from Denver, is within reach of New Mexico, and on the banks of the Arkansas River amongst miles of lush trees and grass on a one-thousand-acre organic ranch and farm. You don’t want to miss the first year of the festival in its new home! The proximity and accessibility will allow for even more people to enjoy the performances, workshops, and art installations. 

On May 27th, the event arises again at the Cradle! Who’s ready to be inspired by music, art, and community?! This year Arise features 3+ Stages and 65+ performers including Galactic, Papadosio, The Polish Ambassador, J. Boog, Manic Focus, Andy Frasco & The Un, Dirtwire, The Green, Dopapod, and many more! 

In addition to the diverse musical performances Arise will feature the Healing, Wisdom, and Children’s Villages. Tap into the event’s collective spirit in the Wisdom Village, a spot to gather, engage, and appreciate shared experiences. Let your inner child shine in the family-friendly Children’s Village, a dedicated space for future leaders. In the Healing Village enjoy yoga, Tibetan bowl healings, and bodywork shops. 

At Arise you’ll have access to on-site camping ALL WEEKEND LONG! Add a camping pass to your ticket and pick between pitching a tent, parking an RV, car-camping, or Glamping so you can enjoy the event by sun or moonlight. Stay tuned to Blackspy Marketing’s Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter account for more details as we move closer to the festival! 

We’re thrilled to announce the CANNA VIP Lounge at ARISE 2022!

 Immerse yourself in the world of music, nature and quality experiences with premium views of the main stage, locally sourced cocktails, Colorado brews, immersive art, lounge seating, free swag and more. See you there!

Stay tuned! VIP Experience giveaway coming soon on ARISE socials!

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