The Forecastle Festival is the largest gathering of musicians, artists, and activists in the American Midwest. Founded in Louisville, the scenic, outdoor event is equally based upon a three-part format: Music.Art.Activism. Combining the hardest working Midwest bands, legions of emerging artists, and multitudes of progressive enviornmental organizations - Forecastle is the place where the people come together. Founded in Louisville, the scenic, outdoor event is equally based upon a three-part format: Music.Art.Activism. Combining the hardest working Midwest bands, legions of emerging artists, and multitudes of progressive enviornmental organizations - Forecastle is the place where the people come together. Tickets are $10 for Friday, $15 for Saturday, and $20 for a 2-day pass - all proceeds go to 2007 national launch. There's also a limited number of VIP passes, which are all-access and include Thursday's kick-off party. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketweb.com and Ear-X-Tacy in Louisville, KY. To purchase online, simply click the date you want:
@ Bluegrass Brewing Company - St. Matthews
5:30 - 2:00 AM / $5 / 21+
Event Synopsis: Thursday's nautically-themed indoor / outdoor kick-off party will feature live performances from The Children, World Force, Lucky Pineapple, Paradigm, John Seagull and Honey Roy, as well as DJ sets by Kim Sorise and Tim Furnish. In addition, the party will feature interactive Forecastle art installations, costumes, photo opts, nautical movies, drink specials, giant sandboxes, and plenty more ~
Friday, July 28th
@ The Mellwood Art Center (map)
11:00 - 11:00 PM / $10 / All ages
Performances by: Apples in Stereo, The Photographic, D. Biddle, Cabin, Fire The Saddle, Scott Carney + Heavy Friends, The October, D.W. Box, Your Highness, IAMIS, Bloom Street, Ron Whitehead + Sarah Elizabeth ~
Saturday, July 29th
@ The Mellwood Art Center (map)
11:00 - 11:00 PM / $15 / All ages
Performances by: Sleater-Kinney, Your Black Star, Gracer, Second Story Man, SKL, The Phantom Family Halo, The Glasspack, Arch, Wolverine Brass, Elephant Micah, Follow the Train, Ronnie Mack ~
Saturday, July 29th
@ Makers Mark Bourbon House / Felt / 4th Street Live (map)
10:00 - 3:00 AM / Free / 21+
Event Synopsis: The follow-up to last year's 6,000 person blowout, Saturday night's post-Forecastle after-party will feature live, outdoor performances from Parlour Boys, el Roostars, The Shinerunners, and Melissa Ivey, alongside guest DJs and interactive activities. The event will serve as the #1 gathering place after Saturday's show for all Forecastle bands, artists, activists, sponsors and fans ~ all of whom will receive the red carpet treatment.
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