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    Forecastle List 2012
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    It has finally arrived! The confirmed lineup for Forecastle Festival X, the 10th Anniversary, is finally here. In weeks to come extra artists, as well as art installations, environmental and sustainability activities, outdoor extreme sports park, festival partners, culinary options and other activities will be announced. More information on separately ticketed events, late night after parties, including those held on the Belle of Louisville steamboat will also be forthcoming.

    Weekend and VIP passes are on sale now, daily GA and VIP passes will be on sale online Friday, March 2, 2012 at noon (EST). A limited number of specially priced $49.50 (plus applicable fees) GA single day tickets will be available. Once this quantity is sold out, single day tickets will continue to be sold at Price Level 2. Two and three day travel packages are also available.

    Tickets are also available at these regional retailers: WHY Louisville in Louisville; Shake-It Records in Cincinnati; CD Central in Lexington; Indy CD and Vinyl in Indianapolis; and Grimey’s New & Preloved Music in Nashville.

    THE LINEUP

    My Morning Jacket
    Bassnectar
    Wilco
    Girl Talk
    Andrew Bird
    Sleigh Bells
    Atmosphere
    Neko Case
    Clutch
    A-Trak
    Galactic
    Flying Lotus
    Beach House
    The Head and the Heart
    Stax! Soul Revue
    Dr. Dog
    Deer Tick
    Preservation Hall Jazz Band
    Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires
    Beats Antique
    Real Estate
    Justin Townes Earle
    Washed Out
    Walk The Moon
    Dean Wareham Plays Galaxie 500
    Wye Oak
    Atlas Sound
    Fruit Bats
    Daedelus
    Ben Sollee
    Orchestre Poly-Rythmo
    JEFF the Brotherhood
    The Features
    Mike Doughty
    Tanlines
    Zion I
    Sleeper Agent
    Floating Action
    Wick-It The Instigator
    James Vincent McMorrow
    Wax Fang
    Daniel Martin Moore
    King's Daughters & Sons
    Houndmouth
    Cheyenne Marie Mize
    The Ravenna Colt
    Rachel Grimes
    Nerves Junior
    Cabin
    Scarlet Smile
    Lydia Burrell

    This year will be the second time the Forecastle Festival has teamed up with AC Entertainment, producers of Bonnaroo, Moogfest, and over 750 other events per year.

    WHAT: Forecastle Festival- 5 stages and over 70 bands!

    WHEN: July 13 - 15, 2012

    WHERE: Louisville’s Waterfront Park

    Photo and Video: courtesy of Forecastle Festival

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    About Anna Blanton

    Anna Blanton holds a Bachelors of Arts in Music (violin) and a Minor in Marketing from the University of Louisville. Anna currently plays with the Paducah Symphony, Southern Sirens, and The Porch Possums. She is also organizes the backup string section for the Beatles festival, Abbey Road on the River.

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