The 9th annual Forecastle Festival
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
7/9/2010 - 7/11/2010Description
THE FORECASTLE FESTIVAL is where the Midwest connects™®. Founded in Louisville, KY, the annual gathering is equal parts Music, Art, and Activism. A symposium for musicians, artists, and environmentalists, Forecastle connects the progressive Midwest. The 2010 fest is expected to draw over 25,000 patrons to the Louisville Waterfront ~ part of a scenic, $60 million dollar riverfront investment which attracts 1.5 million visitors a year. With national headliners and expanded line-ups, the festival will provide an unforgettable experience for all Forecastle travelers, converging in Louisville from the Midwest and beyond.
Performers
FORECASTLE 2010: To be Announced FORECASTLE 2009 Music. Widespread Panic (2 nights!) The Black Crowes The Black Keys The Avett Brothers Zappa plays Zappa Umphrey’s McGee Yonder Mountain String Band Pretty Lights Dead Confederate Outformation The Whigs Cage the Elephant Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Man Man Designer Drugs The Detroit Cobras Maps and Atlases Annuals DJ Three Hackensaw Boys Elmwood Gringo Starr Kid Color AutoVaughn Trevor Hall Backyard Tire Fire Royal Bangs Jonathan Tyler and Northern Lights Parachute Afromotive DJ Electrolyte These United States The Deep Vibration Lion’s Rampant Almira Fawn Madi Diaz Bad Veins DJ Dory Pokey Lafarge and South City Three The Young Republic Jesse Jamz Mudkids Rosi Golan J.Wail and Papadosio Arnett Hollow OK DeeJays Hac Le Paul Dailey U.S. Royalty The Ascent of Everest Erin Hill and her Psychedelic Harp with the Space Rats DJ Ben Wu Seabird Deepak Sharma Chemic DJ Jackola Paper Airplane Da Riddem Warriors Staticalpha Jason Clark (of SKL) Sam Gracie Ben Alan The Broderick The Instruction DJ Amtrak You, Youre Awesome Lady Killers Art. Outdoor exhibition by Brad White and The Sustainable Living Roadshow ~ a caravan of educators, entertainers, artists and activists coordinating cross country tours that empower communities and individuals to utilize sustainable strategies for a healthier planet. Traveling in a fleet of non-petroleum based renewable fuel vehicles, the caravan sets up experiential-learning villages, featuring workshops, speakers, and entertainment. Activism. Over (60) environmental non-profits from (6) states, outdoor extreme sports park, speakers, panels, technology exhibits, films, and more. 2009 Keynote Speaker: Christopher Childs (Greenpeace International)
Venue
The Riverfront Belvedere
Directions
http://www.forecastlefest.com/directions.php
Times
Fri, 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sat, 1:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sun, 1:00 pm - 12:00 am
Admission & Parking
$45 - $125
Website
http://www.forecastlefest.com
Infophone
502-.472.7555
Email
jk@forecastlefest.com