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This weekend's Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival is defined as much by what it isn't as what it is. It's not an indie rock fest, it's not a destination fest. Set in the heart of Seattle, it's easily accessed by foot or bus, making it a magnet for families and assorted city freaks, and its lineup is far more eclectic than most festivals its size. Now in its 40th year, Bumbershoot attempts to be ...

GHENT Columbia Countys brief moment in the heavy metal sun has passed: TMT Metal Fest Promoter Kenneth Randeze e-mailed the Register-Star Friday that he has moved the festivals location to Pattersonville, Schenectady County.

GHENT Columbia Countys brief moment in the heavy metal sun has passed: TMT Metal Fest Promoter Kenneth Randeze e-mailed the Register-Star Friday that he has moved the festivals location to Pattersonville, Schenectady County.

It’s almost time. The crisp cool winds accompany the changing colors in the leaves and one of the biggest indie festivals take over NYC! Come October 20 – 24, the CMJ Festival will be bombarding the big apple with the best up and coming bands. CMJ, which simply stands for College Music Journal, has finally announced its lineup in its entirety and like always – it is lengthy! Check the entire list out below to see if your favorite new band has made the cut. If you’re attending this year, also

With Birmingham’s Supersonic Festival kicking off next weekend, we took the opportunity to speak to Lisa Meyer, the festivals prime organiser, about how it all started, her favourite acts, and what we can expect from 2009’s line up. Look out for a full review of the festival, plus plenty of Twitter / blogging action next week. When did you first decide to start the Supersonic festival? What were your original ideas behind it and do you think you’ve strayed from that, or fine-tuned those i