Top Ten Summer Music Festivals
VENUE WITH A VIEW: Ben Harper performs at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival (Benko Photographics/courtesy, Telluride Bluegrass Festival)
One of the greatest things about summer (along with the barbecues, pool parties, and beach bumming, of course) is the open-air music festival. Music fans—from die-hard groupies to casual listeners who just like the idea of an outdoor music fest—will come out in droves if you've got the right mix of bands and fun. And why not? Music festivals offer the perfect reason to hit the road and travel. Whether you like rock 'n' roll, pop, hip hop, blues, or electronica, you'll find something to get you moving (or crowd surfing) at our picks for the Top Ten Summer Music Festivals, in order below from the beginning of the season to the end. Grab your blankets and sunscreen—and plenty of water—and prepare yourself to jam out and rock hard to several days worth of good tunes. And be sure to tell us if you've been to any of these festivals!
1. Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California
2. Sasquatch! Music Festival at the Gorge in Washington
4. Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee
5. Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Colorado
6. Rothbury Music Festival in Michigan
7. 10,000 Lakes Festival in Minnesota
9. All Points West Music and Arts Festival in New Jersey
10. Austin City Limits in Texas
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Posted by: DARRYL | July 01, 2009 at 11:04 AM
For stunning landscapes and classical music you should have http://www.moabmusicfest.org on your radar.
Posted by: Moab Utah | June 09, 2009 at 07:31 AM