Forecastle 2009 is soon approaching our fair city! I wanted to take this opportunity to share with your the final list of artists as well as some photos I have taken in previous years. It's going to be an awesome time! If you're going, be safe, stay hydrated and most of all, enjoy the art, music and activism!
Music.
Thursday, July 9th
Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk
Cornmeal
Justin Townes Earle
Chris Cubeta and The Liars Club
The Ascent of Everest
Edgehill Avenue
Jettison Never
Very Emergency
Abi Cook and Crew
Friday, July 10th
The Black Keys
Pretty Lights
Zappa plays Zappa
The Whigs
Cage the Elephant
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Designer Drugs
Hackensaw Boys
Elmwood
Bad Veins
Lion’s Rampant
The Last Straw
The Young Republic
Erin Hill and her Psychedelic Harp with the Space Rats
OK DeeJays
Jesse Jamz
Mudkids
Kid Color
DJ Amtrak
AFTER-PARTIES (aboard the Ship!)
Designer Drugs
Jesse Jamz
Kid Color
Tim Norris
Saturday, July 11th
Widespread Panic (2 sets)
The Black Crowes
Dead Confederate
The Detroit Cobras
Man Man
DJ Three
Annuals
Royal Bangs
Trevor Hall
AutoVaughn
U.S. Royalty
Deepak Sharma
The New Mastersounds
The Deep Vibration
Afromotive
Arnett Hollow
Madi Diaz
Hac Le
DJ Dory
Paul Dailey
The Broderick
Paper Airplane
Da Riddem Warriors
Brian Neckel
Sam Gracie
Ben Alan
AFTER-PARTIES (aboard the Ship!)
Pretty Lights
Hac Le
Sunday, July 12th
Widespread Panic (2 sets)
The Avett Brothers
Yonder Mountain String Band
Umphrey’s McGee
Christopher Childs (Keynote Speaker)
Outformation
Maps and Atlases
Backyard Tire Fire
Jonathan Tyler and Northern Lights
These United States
Almira Fawn
Gringo Star
Rosi Golan
Ben Wu
Seabird
J.Wail
Chemic
Jackola
DJ Laylow
Kim Sorise
Staticalpha
DJ Electrolyte
The Instruction
Jason Clark (of SKL)
Woodrow on the Radio
Pokey Lafarge and South City Three
You, You're Awesome
Lady Killers
Art.
Outdoor exhibition by Brad White, Rebecca Norton, 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, workshops, films, and more.
Fun, interactive games, attractions, and exhibitions from San Francisco's Sustainable Living Roadshow.
2009 Keynote Speaker: Christopher Childs (Greenpeace International)
Tickets.
Advance tickets are available via ticketmaster.com/forecastle, and your local, independent record store. $40 Single-Day | $100 Weekend. Day of show tickets may be purchased at the gate. Single-Day only.