FORECASTLE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2016 LINEUP

FORECASTLE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2016 LINEUP

The Avett Brothers, Alabama Shakes, Ryan Adams, Death Cab for Cutie
Top the Weekend’s Bill

Walk The Moon, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Grouplove, Brandi Carlile, Gary Clark Jr. + Dozens More Round Out Initial Lineup

Tickets on Sale Now via ForecastleFest.com

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Forecastle Festival will return in 2016 led by Americana heavyweights The Avett Brothers; Grammy-nominated Southern rockers Alabama Shakes; indie stalwart Ryan Adams; and alt-rock luminaries Death Cab for Cutie. The three-day music celebration, now in its 14th year, will take place July 15–17, 2016, at the award-winning Waterfront Park, situated on 85 acres of green space on the banks of the Ohio River framed by the skyline of downtown Louisville.

Cincinnati natives Walk The Moon bring their melodic pop-rock to the Waterfront, while three-time Grammy Award-winner Ben Harper reunites with his band The Innocent Criminals in support of their first album in eight years, Call It What It Is, out April 8, 2016. Others notable acts include Grouplove, Brandi Carlile, Gary Clark Jr., Big Gigantic, Glass Animals, Dr. Dog, Blackberry Smoke, Sylvan Esso and more. A full list of confirmed artists from the initial lineup can be found below. Additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks.

Weekend passes are currently on sale through ForecastleFest.com and all Ticketmaster outlets. VIP experiences and payment plan options are also now available. Full details can be found at ForecastleFest.com.

Often referred to at the fourth headliner, Forecastle’s Bourbon Lodge and Gonzo Bar will return in 2016 with a full lineup of bourbon offerings from across the Commonwealth, bourbon education, bourbon-inspired culinary experience and much more. Bourbon Lodge memberships can be purchased in advance through Ticketmaster for $25 plus applicable fees.

Back again, the Kentucky Landing will feature a variety of local craft beers, food trucks, businesses and a selection of non-profit organizations and craft vendors selling Kentucky-made goods.

Highlighted in Rolling Stone as “One of the Coolest Festivals in America” and acclaimed by Garden and Gun as the “Greatest Show for Earth,” the Forecastle Festival has evolved from a small community event into one of the country’s premier festival destinations.

Forecastle’s built environment presents Louisville’s rich culture through equal parts music, art and activism®. Beyond the first-class musical lineup, the event showcases the city’s burgeoning culinary and arts scene, Kentucky’s unique bourbon heritage and more. Sustainability and conservation initiatives are guided by the festival’s 501c3 non-profit organization, the Forecastle Foundation.

Artist additions, single day tickets and late-night show tickets, along with the daily schedule of artists, late-night events and other activities will be available in 2016. For the latest news and updates from Forecastle Festival, fans can visit ForecastleFest.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and sign up for the Forecastle newsletter.

The Forecastle 2016 lineup includes:

The Avett Brothers
Alabama Shakes
Ryan Adams
Death Cab For Cutie
Walk The Moon
Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals
Grouplove
Brandi Carlile
Gary Clark Jr.
Big Gigantic
Glass Animals
Dr. Dog
Blackberry Smoke
Sylvan Esso
Moon Taxi
Danny Brown
Phosphorescent
Shakey Graves
Washed Out
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness
Femi Kuti & Positive Force
White Denim
Bully
Speedy Ortiz
Caveman
All Them Witches
Liz Vice
Anderson East
The Suffers
Wild Child
Nothing
Steve Gunn
Alex G
Saintseneca
Los Colognes
Jazz Cartier
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Sleater-Kinney

Live Nation & MOKB Presents

Sleater-Kinney

Old National Centre – Indianapolis, Indiana

December 4, 2015

Images provided by Tony Vasquez of Vasquez Photography

Full gallery can be found at: Sleater-Kinney

: December 5, 2015 Live Nation and MOKB Presents Sleater-Kinney at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 5, 2015 Live Nation and MOKB Presents Sleater-Kinney at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 5, 2015 Live Nation and MOKB Presents Sleater-Kinney at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 5, 2015 Live Nation and MOKB Presents Sleater-Kinney at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 5, 2015 Live Nation and MOKB Presents Sleater-Kinney at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 5, 2015 Live Nation and MOKB Presents Sleater-Kinney at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 5, 2015 Live Nation and MOKB Presents Sleater-Kinney at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 5, 2015 Live Nation and MOKB Presents Sleater-Kinney at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 5, 2015 Live Nation and MOKB Presents Sleater-Kinney at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 5, 2015 Live Nation and MOKB Presents Sleater-Kinney at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 5, 2015 Live Nation and MOKB Presents Sleater-Kinney at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 5, 2015 Live Nation and MOKB Presents Sleater-Kinney at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 5, 2015 Live Nation and MOKB Presents Sleater-Kinney at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 5, 2015 Live Nation and MOKB Presents Sleater-Kinney at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 5, 2015 Live Nation and MOKB Presents Sleater-Kinney at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 5, 2015 Live Nation and MOKB Presents Sleater-Kinney at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 5, 2015 Live Nation and MOKB Presents Sleater-Kinney at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Death Cab For Cutie

Alt 103’s Deck The Hall Ball with

Death Cab For Cutie

Cold War Kids

December 1, 2015

Old National Centre, Indianapolis Indiana

Images by Tony Vasquez of Vasquez Photography

Full Gallery: Death Cab For Cutie

Full Gallery: Cold War Kids

: December 1, 2015 MOKB Presents Death Cab For A Cutie at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 1, 2015 MOKB Presents Death Cab For A Cutie at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 1, 2015 MOKB Presents Death Cab For A Cutie at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 1, 2015 MOKB Presents Death Cab For A Cutie at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 1, 2015 MOKB Presents Death Cab For A Cutie at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 1, 2015 MOKB Presents Death Cab For A Cutie at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 1, 2015 MOKB Presents Death Cab For A Cutie at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 1, 2015 MOKB Presents Death Cab For A Cutie at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 1, 2015 MOKB Presents Death Cab For A Cutie at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 1, 2015 MOKB Presents Cold War Kids opening for Death Cab For Cutie at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 1, 2015 MOKB Presents Cold War Kids opening for Death Cab For Cutie at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 1, 2015 MOKB Presents Cold War Kids opening for Death Cab For Cutie at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 1, 2015 MOKB Presents Cold War Kids opening for Death Cab For Cutie at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 1, 2015 MOKB Presents Cold War Kids opening for Death Cab For Cutie at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: December 1, 2015 MOKB Presents Cold War Kids opening for Death Cab For Cutie at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Werks / Twiddle – Newport Music Hall

Columbus, Ohio – © Phierce Photo of FX Media Solutions – Nov 20th, 2015

(album release party)

UV Hippo – The Intersection

Grand Rapids – © Phierce Photo of FX Media Solutions – Nov 21th, 2015

(only the second performance of the year)

Elle King

Elle King with Horse Thief

November 21, 2015

Indianapolis, Indiana

Images by Tony Vasquez of Vasquez Photography

Elle King Gallery: Elle King

Horse Thief Gallery: Horse Thief

: November 21, 2015 MOKB Presents Elle King at the Vogue in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: November 21, 2015 MOKB Presents Elle King at the Vogue in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: November 21, 2015 MOKB Presents Elle King at the Vogue in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: November 21, 2015 MOKB Presents Elle King at the Vogue in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: November 21, 2015 MOKB Presents Elle King at the Vogue in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: November 21, 2015 MOKB Presents Horse Theif at the Vogue in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: November 21, 2015 MOKB Presents Horse Theif at the Vogue in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: November 21, 2015 MOKB Presents Horse Theif at the Vogue in Indianapolis, Indiana.

: November 21, 2015 MOKB Presents Horse Theif at the Vogue in Indianapolis, Indiana.

A Friendship, A Relationship, A 50 Year Journey of Two Musical Legends

Del McCoury & David Grisman

Del & Dawg

A Friendship, A Relationship, A 50 Year Journey of Two Musical Legends

It was 1963 and Del McCoury was playing His first show with the legendary Bill Monroe at New York University in Greenwich Village. Del was playing the banjo but that is a story all of it’s own. This, however, is where Del McCoury met David Grisman for the very first time! Three years later, Del & Dawg played their first gig together in Troy, NY at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Shortly after this they both were blessed with the arrival of first-born sons, Monroe Grisman and Ronnie McCoury, within a month of each other. Through the years they have remained great friends and have played many shows together and released several albums as well.

Last night, nearly 50 years from that first show in the spring of 1966, Del & Dawg came to The Hamilton Live in our Nation’s Capital to not only blow the roof off with some amazing bluegrass music but to remind us of what is really important in life…. Music, Laughter, and that all important Relationship of Good Friends!

Del & Dawg came out on the stage with a smile and performed a captivating show that was a pleasure to listen to as well as watch! It was obvious how much fun they were having together however what was really obvious was the mutual respect that they each have for one another! 50 years of a path that led apart and back together again many times, a relationship that continues to grow, a friendship!

I could not think of a better setting than The Hamilton Live, 600 14th Street, N.W. Washington, DC to enjoy this performance! Again I give kudos to The Hamilton and all of their staff! They are always pleasant and helpful which adds to the enjoyment of the evening!

Thank You Hamilton Staff, Thank You Del & Dawg!

Del & Dawg ~ 11-15-2015 ~ The Hamilton Live, Wash. D.C.