by Preston Heffley | May 11, 2022 | featured, featured Blog articles
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First Artist Announcement – Yonder Mountain String Band Will Perform at Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival
By: Aryonna Richard
We are excited to share that Yonder Mountain String Band will perform at the Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival! Blackspy Marketing is proud to support the inaugural festival happening October 1-2 at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, Maryland.
TICKETS GO ON SALE 5/31 – mark your calendars so you don’t miss out!
Baygrass is a new festival experience that blends progressive bluegrass music with an awe-inspiring beachfront venue and a core mission to protect the historical Chesapeake Bay. You’ll enjoy a diverse lineup of bands on two stages over two days, delicious local food/microbrews/wines, and activities for all ages!
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON! Stay tuned to Blackspy Marketing’s Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter account for more details as we move closer to the festival!
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by Preston Heffley | Apr 29, 2022 | featured, featured Blog articles
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Coast to Coast Dates Plus Festivals: Umphrey McGee’s Must-See Summer 2022 Tour
By: Aryonna Richard
From Bridgeport, CT, to Los Angeles, California, and multiple states in between, Umphrey’s McGee, the jam band from South Bend, Indiana, kicks off their Summer 2022 Tour on April 28th in Atlanta, Georgia. The group that started in 1997 seamlessly blends complex music styles. They’re known for progressive rock mixing metal, jazz, funk, blues, folk, and electronic with their irreverent stage antics. The tour runs until early fall, with the last stop being on October 2nd in Birmingham, AL.
Who’s ready for live music to be BACK in full swing?
If you’re local to Colorado, you’ll have multiple opportunities to see them, with their first performance in Dillon, Colorado, at Dillon Amphitheater on June 16th! Of course, they will hit Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre for two days on June 17th and 18th. If the mountains call you, they’ll play their last set in Colorado in Vail at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater – four local nights of Umphrey’s; what more could we ask for this summer?!
With many festivals on their tour circuit, like Summer Camp Music Festival, Levitate Music & Arts Festival, and The Werk Out Music & Arts Festival, you’ll have the opportunity to see Umphrey’s in a variety of settings across the country!
If you’ve never experienced an Umphrey’s McGee set before, make this THE summer to cross a LIVE experience off your bucket list! The group features Brendan Bayliss, the founder/lead guitarist/primary vocalist, and Ryan Stasik, co-founder and bassist. While attending the University of Notre Dame, they formed the band with Jake Cinninger on guitar/vocals, Joel Cummins on keyboard/ piano/ vocals, Andy Farag on percussion, and Kris Myers on drums/vocals.
Tickets are selling FAST, with some dates already SOLD OUT; don’t wait to snag yours at a venue near you or if you’re planning on traveling to see an epic Umphrey McGee’s concert! Stay tuned to Blackspy Marketing’s Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter account for more details about their Summer 2022 Tour. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
by Preston Heffley | Apr 22, 2022 | featured, featured Blog articles
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The Inaugural Color Field Festival Hits Colorado in June
By: Aryonna Richard
Who’s ready for a new festival experience to hit Denver on June 24th, 25th, and 26th? Color Field takes over Levitt Pavilion for three days during an event presented by Live Nation Colorado!
Headlining the main stage Friday night is Shpongle (Simon Posford Live). He’s an electronic musician known for taking his audience down the rabbit hole into a psychedelic trance that’s not like anything you’ve experienced before during a live production! By combining world music and vocals with synthesizers, you’ll feel immersed in an experience with visuals beyond your wildest dreams!
Adding to the mainstage lineup Friday night, you don’t want to miss Emancipator. While in college, the DJ and producer based in Portland, Oregon, self-released his debut album, Soon It Will Be Cold Enough. He’s known for bringing a blend of trip-hop and downtempo electronic music that leaves audiences feeling a chill vibe. Completing the main stage lineup is El Ten Seven, Sub-ID, or Yak Attack.
Tycho, the producer, composer, songwriter, and musician, will be headlining the main stage on Saturday. He’s known for masterfully blending downtempo guitar, analog synthesis, and ambient elements. His fourth studio album, Epoch, received a Best Dance/Electronic Album nomination at the 2017 Grammy Awards. Tycho received a second Grammy nomination for his fifth studio album, Weather, in 2020. Don’t miss your chance to see his one-stop in Colorado this summer!
Also on Saturday, don’t miss Washed Out, the American songwriter, singer, and record producer associated with the chillwave genre blends synthetic pop with dance music. Poolside, Men I Trust, and Brijean complete the mainstage lineup for that night!
Opiuo, the Australian-based, New Zealand-born electronic artist, will close a weekend of diverse talent when he takes the stage to share his colorful mix of glitch, bass, and FUNK! What began as a solo DJ set has evolved into a complete live touring band. Opiuo has topped many international charts and remixed tracks from artists like Infected Mushrooms and Kaya Project.
Flamingosis splices wild funk and old-school soul to create an electronic sound that resonates and elevates his audience. He’s carved out a unique spot in the industry and collaborated on-stage and in the studio with artists like Big Gigantic, Griz, and Madeon. RJD2, Option 4, and Dot finalize the mainstage lineup for Sunday.
Color Field will feature a second stage, with artist announcements coming shortly. Tickets are on sale! Stay tuned to Blackspy Marketing’s Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter feed, where we will be dropping more information about Colorfield as we move closer to the festival! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
by Preston Heffley | Apr 6, 2022 | featured, featured Blog articles
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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]
by Preston Heffley | Apr 6, 2022 | featured, featured Blog articles
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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]
by Preston Heffley | Mar 25, 2022 | featured, featured Blog articles
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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!
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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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