Hipsters, rockers and ravers: 2012 music festival preview
When spring rolls around, band tour buses intuitively roll out across the nation.
This year, concert-goers everywhere have ample opportunities to experience live music for days on end at music festivals both big and small. Check out a selection of 2012’s most promising festivals, which appeal to a wide array of musical tastes.
Electric Daisy Carnival – Held in the vibrant Las Vegas this year, the Electric Daisy Carnival is back and ready to rave. Featuring days worth of electric music, EDC also offers its patrons carnival rides to enjoy while listening to the music.
When: June 8-10
Price: $229/ three day pass
Savannah Stopover – A local coastal festival, Savannah Stopover 2012 located in Savannah, Ga. is the one-stop spot for all things indie and experimental rock. With up-and-coming gems Jukebox The Ghost, Oberhofer and The War On Drugs headlining the four day event, the performances are sure to be underground crowd-pleasers.
When: March 7-10
Price: $75/ three day pass
South By Southwest – Located in the heart of Austin, Tx., South By Southwest features over 2,000 musical acts in a span of five days. With the festival’s lineup consisting of genres from folk to avant and experimental, South By Southwest offers a smorgasbord of musical selections.
When: March 13-18
Price: Varies depending on pass
Bonnaroo – Not for the amateur music festival attendee, Manchester, Tenn. serves as the venue for earthy music festival Bonnaroo. With its patrons camping out over a span of three days to witness the live performances, Bonnaroo is an experience all its own. Although the 2012 lineup is yet to be released, past performers include Eminem, Childish Gambino and Mumford & Sons.
When: June 7-10
Price: $209/ three day pass
Vans Warped Tour -Forever a punk rock staple, the Vans Warped Tour is blowing through cities across the nation this summer. Hitting Atlanta on July 26, Warped is a music-filled day full of rock, metal, hardcore and pop bands. This year’s lineup includes Warped veterans and newcomers alike.
When: July 26
Price: Pre-sale begins April 6.
Hangout Music Festival – Located on a gleaming, white sandy beach, the Hangout Music Festival uses Alabama’s Gulf Shores as its center stage. Hangout appeals to fans of rock, pop and indie artists. Although the festival’s lineup is still in the works, Foo Fighters, The Flaming Lips and The Avett Brothers are confirmed artists for the 2012 event.
When: May 18-20
Price: $209/ three day pass
Sweetwater 420 Fest -For concertgoers on a budget, Atlanta’s own Sweetwater 420 Fest is a free music experience full of music, beer and Earth Day celebrations. With neo-psychedelia band Perpetual Groove topping off the lineup, Atlantans are sure to enjoy the annual festival held in Candler Park.
When: April 20-22
Price: Free
Coachella – Laden with celebrity sightings and West coast flair, Coachella embodies the hippie-esque feel of Indio, Cali. Complete with an A-list lineup including Snoop Dogg, Arctic Monkeys, Bon Iver and M. Ward, the eclectic music festival staple is sure to please this spring.
When: April 13-15 and April 20-22
Price: Varies depending on pass
Posted by Lindsay Shoemake
on Feb 2 2012. Filed under Leisure.
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