Music fest boasts loads of stars
May 12, 2008
A partnership between Stuart’s Opera House, The Hockhocking Music Group and Hocking College, the fourth annual Nelsonville Art and Music Festival will take place this Friday through Sunday at Robbins Crossing Historic Village on the Hocking College campus. Over 20 bands, including national, regional and local performers, will play the festival on multiple stages.
Headlining this year’s festival will be The Avett Brothers on Saturday night and Pennsylvania’s Akron/Family on Friday night. Other national acts include folk legend Michael Hurley, New York City’s O’ Death, legendary blues singer Bettye Lavette, singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle, the Cajun swing of the Red Stick Ramblers, and Uncle Monk (Tommy Ramone’s bluegrass band).
The Nelsonville Art and Music Festival will also feature many local and regional acts including Southeast Engine, Woody Pines and the Lonesome Two, Silo Circuit, the Billycats, Nostra Nova and Casual Future, among others.
Along with three days of over 20 bands, the festival also features camping, art vendors, kids activities, local food and workshops. This is the first year the festival will be at Robbins Crossing Historic Village.
For more information call 740-753-1924 or go to www.nelsonvillefest.org.
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