We already knew that Pavement would be among the headliners for the Sasquatch Music Festival at The Gorge in George, WA on Memorial Day Weekend, but the promoters have recently announced the rest of the initial lineup. Joining Pavement atop the bill will be My Morning Jacket, MGMT and LCD Soundsystem. Other acts on the lineup include The National, Ween, Public Enemy, Massive Attack, Band of Horses, She and Him and the Hold Steady. Check out the festival’s website for the complete lineup.
Just as in years past, it seems that some of the headliners for this summer’s Lollapalooza Festival have leaked. The Daily Swarm reports that multiple industry sources have revealed that Lady Gaga, Soundgarden and Green Day are locked in to be the headliners for the event, which will be held in Chicago’s Grant Park on August 6-8. Meanwhile, Greg Kot of the Chicago Tribune tells us that Lollapalooza organizers are in negotiations with The Strokes and Arcade Fire for the other headlining slots.
Last month, we told you about initial lineup for this summer’s Mountain Jam Festival. Today, the promoters of the festie have announced a number of additions including local resident Levon Helm and his band, the Drive-By Truckers, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Dr. Dog, Jay Farrar (of Son Volt) and the Duke and the King. Mountain Jam VI takes place at Hunter Mountain in Hunter, NY on June 4 – 6. Tickets are currently on sale.
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