Music Festivals Podcast

Nate Riggs
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Music Festivals Podcast

Music Festivals Podcast is a weekly podcast available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple, iHeart Radio and in your email inbox that helps avid festival-goers and live music enthusiasts stay in the know on the music festival scene with comprehensive guides, insider interviews and behind-the-scenes stories so that they can discover new festivals and plan to have truly transcendent festival experiences. Each episode dives into the latest music festival lineups, dates, and ticket options, ensuring you're well-prepared before you go. From festival camping tips and the best festival venues to the latest in festival fashion, we've got you covered. Plus, for those who can't make it in person, we explore how to stream music festivals, bringing the magic of live performances right to your ears. Subscribe wherever your get your podcasts, make sure to tune each episode and become the festival insider you were always meant to be!

  1. 23 HR. AGO

    Talking with Mountain Grass Unit: Band History, Upcoming Performances and a few Surprises (S2.Ep20)

    In Ep.20 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I talk with the fellas from Mountain Grass Unit, one of the hottest new bands on the national bluegrass scene. Talking with Drury Anderson, Luke Black, Sam Wilson and Josiah Nelson was a real treat -- since seeing them live at Renewal 2024, MTU has made their way to my every day play lists. We get into some how the band came together, how they met Billy Strings and Jarod Walker, recap a few performances from 2024 and their upcoming dates in 2025. You'll even find a pretty cool golden Easter Egg buried in this episode. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Links Mentioned During the Episode ๐Ÿ‘ˆ AndBlack Bluegrass Musical Performance at TEDxYouth@MBJH 2018 https://bit.ly/AND-Black About Mountain Grass Unit https://www.mountaingrassunit.com/ Follow the Band on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mountain_grass_unit/ Stream Mountain Grass Unit on Nugs https://www.nugs.net/mountain-grass-unit-concerts-live-downloads-in-mp3-flac-or-online-music-streaming-1/ Join the Neighborhood and find Audio Podcast Subscription Links https://musicfestivalspodcast ------------------------ Production Credits ๐Ÿ™ Music Festivals Podcast is a Production of NRMedia Group, LLC https://www.nrmedia.biz/ Podcast Intro Music Credits ๐Ÿ™ Piano improvisation from Holly Bowling, Dark Star Jubilee 2024 (Recorded 05/25/2024). Holly's Website: https://www.hollybowling.com/ Stream her full set on Nugs.net: https://bit.ly/holly-bowling-set-DSJ24

    35 min

  2. DEC 6

    Matching Venues & Bands: A Conversation with the Founders of TuneHatch (S2.Ep19)

    In Ep.19 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I talk with the founders of TuneHatch, a Nashville-based tech startup that matches bands and musicians with local venues while adding transparency to the booking process. Serving 15 Nashville venues and over 1,000 registered artists, the founders aim to build TuneHatch into the world's go-to platform for live music and entertainment, creating a transparent, efficient, and profitable ecosystem for musicians, venues, and fans. We wrap this weeks show with this week's music festival news segment with early bird tickets and one of the final outdoor festivals of the year. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Links Mentioned During the Episode ๐Ÿ‘ˆ Join the Neighborhood and find Audio Podcast Subscription Links https://musicfestivalspodcast Sunshine Music Festivals - Florida Sands Resort in Brooksville, FL https://sunshinemusicfests.com/ Florida Sand Music Ranch Playlist https://bit.ly/florida-sand-music-ranch 48th Ann Arbor Folk Festival https://theark.org/folk-festival/ Midwinter Bluegrass Festival Early Bird Tickets are Available https://www.midwinterbluegrass.com/ Columbus Winterfest is happening December 7th 2024 (FREE ADMISSION) https://winterfestcolumbus.com ------------------------ Production Credits ๐Ÿ™ Music Festivals Podcast is a Production of NRMedia Group, LLC https://www.nrmedia.biz/ Podcast Intro Music Credits ๐Ÿ™ Piano improvisation from Holly Bowling, Dark Star Jubilee 2024 (Recorded 05/25/2024). Holly's Website: https://www.hollybowling.com/ Stream her full set on Nugs.net: https://bit.ly/holly-bowling-set-DSJ24

    48 min

  3. NOV 29

    Sunshine Hootenanny Music & Art Festival Recap - Florida Sand Music Ranch, Brooksville, FL (S2.Ep18)

    This week on Music Festivals Podcast, I recap my trip to last weekend's Sunshine Hootenanny Music and Art Festival at the Florida Sands Music Ranch in Brooksville, FL.  It was the inaugural year of the Fall Hoot with great people, great bands and a super cool venue. It's also Black Friday and I've got more early bird and blind faith ticket promotions, some of which end tonight at 11:59pm. And, we'll wrap this week's show with a clip from the Friday night performance from the headliner jam band, moe. Follow NeighborN8 on Instagram and DM me for a commemorative Sunshine Hootenanny poker chip while they last https://www.instagram.com/neighborn8fests/ ๐Ÿ‘€ ๐Ÿ”— Music Festivals News Links ๐Ÿ”— About Florida Sand Music Ranch https://floridasandmusicranch.com/ Sunshine Get Down Tickets on Sale https://sunshinemusicfests.com/ Bonaroo Pre-Sale Ends Tonight https://www.bonnaroo.com/tickets Annapolis Baygrass Tickets on Sale https://baygrassfestival.com/tickets Cave Jam 2025 Tickets on Sale https://www.thecaverns.com/cavejam Bourbon & Beyond Tickets on Sale https://bourbonandbeyond2025.frontgatetickets.com/ Hookahville 60 Tickets are on Sale https://www.hookahville.com/ Winterfest Columbus is Free Next Weekend https://winterfestcolumbus.com/

    32 min

  4. NOV 22

    Inside the Live Music Industry with Producer & Manager Cary Psutton (S2.Ep17)

    In Ep.17 of the Music Festivals Podcast, we're kicking off season 2 of the podcast with the week's music festival news and more announcements for dates, pre-sale and blind faith tickets for the 2025 season. I also talk with Cary Psutton, a long-time live music industry veteran, talent manager, producer, drone pilot and stand up comedian who happens to be my one of my real life neighbors -- we met at our local pet shop and decided to do the interview at our local Starbucks. And, the show closes with another great number from the recent Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival that features a 15-year-old mandolin virtuoso sitting in with the ETSU Bluegrass Pride Band. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Links Mentioned During the Episode ๐Ÿ‘ˆ Join the Neighborhood and Find Audio Podcast Subscription Links https://musicfestivalspodcast Pre-Sale is happing now for the Field of Vision Festival at Meadow Creek https://www.meadowcreekco.com/ Pre-Sale has also been announced for the All Good Now Festival https://allgoodpresentslivemusic.com/all-good-now/ The Suwannee Spring Reunion will be happening March 20th - 23rd 2025 https://suwanneespringreunion.com/ Sunshine Music Festivals - Florida Sands Resort in Brooksville, FL https://sunshinemusicfests.com/ About East Tennessee State University - ETSU Bluegrass Pride Band https://www.etsu.edu/cas/das/bluegrass/ About Wyatt Ellis https://wyattellis.com/ ------------------------ Production Credits ๐Ÿ™ Music Festivals Podcast is a Production of NRMedia Group, LLC https://www.nrmedia.biz/ Podcast Intro Music Credits ๐Ÿ™ Piano improvisation from Holly Bowling, Dark Star Jubilee 2024 (Recorded 05/25/2024). Holly's Website: https://www.hollybowling.com/ Stream her full set on Nugs.net: https://bit.ly/holly-bowling-set-DSJ24

    34 min
  5. Sunshine Hootenanny Music & Arts Festival Preview (S1.Ep16)

    NOV 15

    Sunshine Hootenanny Music & Arts Festival Preview (S1.Ep16)

    In Ep.16 of the Music Festivals Podcast, we're wrapping up season 1 of the podcast with this week's music festival news and all kinds of announcements for pre-sale and blind faith tickets for music festivals on the horizon in 2025. You'll also get to see a preview of the Sunshine Hootenanny Music and Arts Festival taking place next weekend at the Florida Sands Ranch in Brooksville, Florida. And, the show closes with a really fun bluegrass love song from last weekend's Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival held at the Roberts Convention Center in Wilmington, Ohio. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Mentioned During the Episode ๐Ÿ‘ˆ Join the Neighborhood (Subscribe) https://musicfestivalspodcast.com Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival https://industrialstrengthbluegrass.com O.A.R. Colorado Tour with Blind Melon https://www.liveoar.com/pages/tour Bonaroo 2025 Pre-Sale Tickets https://www.bonnaroo.com/ Midnight Jam 2025 in Newark Ohio https://theticketing.co/e/midnightjam Mountain Music Festival in West Virginia at ACE Adventure Resort https://mountainmusicfestwv.com/ Sunshine Music Festivals - Florida Sands Resort in Brooksville, FL https://sunshinemusicfests.com/ ------------------------ Production Credits ๐Ÿ™ Music Festivals Podcast is a Production of NRMedia Group, LLC https://www.nrmedia.biz/ Podcast Intro Music Credits ๐Ÿ™ Piano improvisation from Holly Bowling, Dark Star Jubilee 2024 (Recorded 05/25/2024). Holly's Website: https://www.hollybowling.com/ Stream her full set on Nugs.net: https://bit.ly/holly-bowling-set-DSJ24 Nothin Fancy Bluegrass Band - featured in the closing video ๐Ÿ™ Website: https://www.nothinfancybluegrass.com/

    36 min
  6. Music Festival News for the Week of November 8th 2024 (S1.15)

    NOV 8

    Music Festival News for the Week of November 8th 2024 (S1.15)

    In Ep.15 of the Music Festivals Podcast, we're focused on exciting events in the music festival world as we wrap up the 2024 season and gear up for 2025! You'll hear details on Gooseโ€™s tour and the Viva Alonso Festival in Mexico as well as the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island, happening next July. Discover amazing events like the Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival in Ohio, Annapolis Jazz and Roots Festival, and Tortuga Music Festival in Fort Lauderdale Beach supporting marine conservation. Plus, don't miss our special segment on how you can support the podcast with access to โ€œCamping Gear Deals,โ€ for top-notch gear recommendations to enhance your festival experience. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Mentioned During the Episode ๐Ÿ‘ˆ Join the Neighborhood (Subscribe) musicfestivalspodcast Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival this Weekend https://industrialstrengthbluegrass.com Upcoming Dates for the Goose Tour https://www.goosetheband.com/tour The Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival is Happening this week https://www.annapolisjazzandrootsfestival.com/artists A ton of Country Music Tours have been announced for 2024-2025 https://tasteofcountry.com/country-music-tours/ Dates have been announced for the Newport Folk Festival https://newportfolk.org/ Tortuga Music Festival has announced line ups for 2025 https://tortugamusicfestival.com/ ------------------------ Production Credits ๐Ÿ™ Music Festivals Podcast is a Production of NRMedia Group, LLC https://www.nrmedia.biz/ Podcast Intro Music Credits ๐Ÿ™ Piano improvisation from Holly Bowling, Dark Star Jubilee 2024 (Recorded 05/25/2024). Holly's Website: https://www.hollybowling.com/ Stream the full set on Nugs: https://bit.ly/holly-bowling-set-DSJ24

    13 min
  7. Colorado Bluegrass Festivals & Campground Jams with Amy from Ms. Amy & the Jet Set (S1.14)

    NOV 1

    Colorado Bluegrass Festivals & Campground Jams with Amy from Ms. Amy & the Jet Set (S1.14)

    In Ep.14 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I talk with Ms. Amy Heron, lead vocalist and mandolin picker for Ms. Amy & The Jet Set, a Colorado-based bluegrass band. I met Ms. Amy during the campground jams in Sturgeon Moon campground at Cottonwood Meadows for Billy Strings Renewal 2024. We dive into the vibrant bluegrass festival scene in Colorado, as Ms. Amy shares her experiences and highlights from local jam sessions and the Colorado bluegrass scene. Learn about upcoming festivals like the Rocky Grass, Midwinter Fest, and the Durango Meltdown, each offering unique music experiences. Don't miss out on insider tips for navigating large festivals like Cottonwood and insights into the dynamic nature of jam sessions. Mentioned During the Episode ๐Ÿ‘€ Ms. Amy & The Jetset Band http://www.msamyandthejetset.com/ 53rd Annual RockyGrass Festival July 25-27, 2025 โ€ข Lyons, Colorado https://bluegrass.com/rockygrass Midwinter Bluegrass Festival Feb 14-16, 2025 - Northglenn, CO https://www.midwinterbluegrass.com/ Durango Bluegrass Meltdown April 11-13, 2025 - Durango, CO https://durangomeltdown.com/ Join the Neighborhood https://musicfestivalspodcast.com ------------------------ Production Credits ๐Ÿ™ Music Festivals Podcast is a Production of NRMedia Group, LLC https://www.nrmedia.biz/ Podcast Intro Music Credits ๐Ÿ™ Piano improvisation from Holly Bowling, Dark Star Jubilee 2024 (Recorded 05/25/2024). Holly's Website: https://www.hollybowling.com/ Stream the full set on Nugs: https://bit.ly/holly-bowling-set-DSJ24

    32 min
  8. CaveFest 2024 Recap at The Caverns in Grundy County, TN (Part 2) - S1.13

    OCT 25

    CaveFest 2024 Recap at The Caverns in Grundy County, TN (Part 2) - S1.13

    In Ep.13 of the Music Festivals Podcast, we share the week's music festival news, and Part 2 of the music festival recap of CaveFest 2024 at The Caverns in Grundy County TN. ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ Music Festival News for the Week of Friday October 25th, 2024 ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ This week's news begins on a sad note with the recent loss of a fellow festival Neighbor at the recent Joshua Tree Music Festival in California. On a more positive note, DarkStar Jubilee 2025 dates have been announced and blind faith ticket sales are open. The folks at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park have set dates for Grassfire 2025. Finally, we'll wrap up this week's news with more updates on one of the last Ohio-based bluegrass festivals of the 2024 season, which also happens to be the winner of both the 2024 & 2022 IBMA Event of the Year awards. ๐ŸŒ„ CaveFest 2024 Recap at The Caverns in Grundy County, TN (Part 2) ๐ŸŒ„ Part 2 of the CaveFest 2024 recap is digs into even more videos Sunday's line up at The Caverns. You'll see Cave Tours, learn about Tie Dye techniques and experience the Grateful Ball with a great performance from The Travelin' McCourys. This 3rd year of the CaveFest came with it's own twists and turns that you won't want to miss. And make sure to check out the YouTube Playlist for The Caverns where there are over 20 videos so far. ๐Ÿ”— Links You Should Know ๐Ÿ”— Join the Neighborhood https://musicfestivalspodcast Terrible Loss of a Neighbor at Joshua Tree Music Festival Julia Florence Wynne of Seattle, WA, formerly of Lansdale, PA, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 13th https://www.instagram.com/p/DBc1G0sNmHh/?hl=en Help Support Juliaโ€™s Family Trust fund for Franklin (Juliaโ€™s son) managed by Juliaโ€™s Parents https://juliawynne.love/ DarkStar Jubilee 2025 Dates Announced! Blind Faith Tickets On Sale May 23rd - May 25th 2025 โ€“ Legend Valley, Thornville, Ohio https://darkstarjubilee.com/ Dates for Grassfire 2025 Announced on NLQP Facebook Page July 4th Weekend 2025 โ€“ Nelsons ledges Quarry Park, Garettsville OH https://www.facebook.com/share/p/LkFbGL68DVpC3ESR/ Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival November 7th - 9th โ€“ Roberts Convention Center in Wilmington, Ohio https://www.facebook.com/industrialstrengthbluegrassfestival/ USA Music Festivals Wizard - October 2024 Festivals https://bit.ly/4e0aLeT Congrats to Bronwyn Keith Hines & Jason Carter - A Fiddlers' Wedding (From Bluegrass Today) https://bluegrasstoday.com/congratulations-bronwyn-jason ๐ŸŽฅ Production Credits ๐ŸŽฅ Music Festivals Podcast is a Production of NRMedia Group, LLC Intro Music: Piano jam from Holly Bowling at Dark Star Jubilee 2024

    30 min
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Music Festivals Podcast is a weekly podcast available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple, iHeart Radio and in your email inbox that helps avid festival-goers and live music enthusiasts stay in the know on the music festival scene with comprehensive guides, insider interviews and behind-the-scenes stories so that they can discover new festivals and plan to have truly transcendent festival experiences. Each episode dives into the latest music festival lineups, dates, and ticket options, ensuring you're well-prepared before you go. From festival camping tips and the best festival venues to the latest in festival fashion, we've got you covered. Plus, for those who can't make it in person, we explore how to stream music festivals, bringing the magic of live performances right to your ears. Subscribe wherever your get your podcasts, make sure to tune each episode and become the festival insider you were always meant to be!

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    Nate Riggs
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