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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Full Lineup for Block Party Eagle on August 11-13, 2013

By: Aryonna Richard

Kickback this summer with music in the mountains during Block Party Eagle on Friday, August 11th through Sunday, August 13th. Blackspy Marketing is proud to announce support for this event in downtown Eagle, Colorado. Get ready for an all-ages street festival with live music on multiple stages, a bar, local food trucks, and craft vendors.

Featured talent includes Lettuce and Oteil & Friends. Synonymous with FUNK, Lettuce has been rocking for over two decades. Lettuce is known for soulful jams with hip-hop-inspired beats. A love of performing live makes seeing this group perform second to none. You have to feel the energy Lettuce emanates during their impromptu jam sessions! Oteil is a two-time Grammy-winning bassist who has been touring and recording for over three decades in the music industry. In 2012, Oteil received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for his 15-year contribution to the Allman Brothers Band as the longest-running bassist in the band’s history!

Additional artists include Pepper, Paul Cauthen, Sam Bush, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, The Record Company, Dumpstaphunk, Kyle Hollingworth Band, Bill & Julian Nershi ft. Jason Hann, Celisse, Float Like A Buffalo, and Trees Don’t Move.

Add on to the experience with camping – official camping returns to the Eagle County Fairgrounds with car camping and RV options. General and VIP tickets are available now. The VIP experience is where it’s at if you want an upgraded experience! Enjoy a complimentary bar with every ticket on top of a catered meal Friday and Saturday, an exclusive viewing area, a VIP tent with seating, and private bathroom facilities. Stay tuned to Blackspy Marketing’s Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts, where we will share more details about the festival as we move closer to the event.

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Kick Off Summer at Hog Farm Hideaway Happening June 9-11 at Black Oak Ranch

By: Aryonna Richard

Kick off summer with your festival family, The String Cheese Incident, and many more amazing artists at Black Oak Ranch, June 9-11, 2023, in beautiful Laytonville, CA! Hog Farm Hideaway is a music festival steeped in tradition with The Hog Farm, operating as one of the oldest, continuously running communes in the United States that has a rich history of producing and participating in iconic music festivals, most notably Woodstock Music Festival in 1969. Blackspy Marketing is proud to announce support for this community-focused event happening in Northern California. 

The festival includes three music stages, camping, interactive art installations, eclectic food vendors, craft beers, local wines, and other adult libations, a coffee/tea lounge, a kid’s zone, an activist area, a healing sanctuary, and more! You can also enjoy a dip in one of their lovely Ten Mile Creek swimming holes if you’re looking to cool off while enjoying the festivities. 

Blackspy favorite The String Cheese Incident will headline all three nights of Hog Farm Hideaway. Hailed as one of America’s most significant independent bands, they formed in Crested Butte, Colorado, in 1993. Celebrating thirty years, the band’s eclectic sound includes elements of almost every genre: bluegrass, rock, electronica, country, funk, jazz, progressive rock, reggae, and psychedelia.

Adding to the lineup are more of our favorites including Railroad Earth , Leftover Salmon, Papdosio, Keller Williams, The Motet, Hot Buttered Rum, and many other talented performers who will uplift and inspire you each day of the festival!

Hog Farm Hideaway offers several camping options: Car Camping, Walk-in Camping, RV Camping, and Anywhere Outpost Glamp Camp, in addition to additional lodging options outside the festival for a unique and customizable experience. Stay tuned to Blackspy Marketing’s Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts for more details as we move closer to the festival.

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