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Soon approaching is what many consider one of the most musically strong festivals of the year to kick off the festival season! This weekend (March 25th-27th), the sixth annual Rock N Roll Resort is poised to be another spectacular highlight filled with endless spontaneous adventures. An all-inclusive festival, with reasonable prices, the weekend musical excursion takes […]

South By Southwest (SXSW), that annual spring gathering of the cultural universe in Austin, Texas, is just around the corner. The festival as a whole, which includes, Music, Film and Interactive primarily, stretches March 11-20. Technically speaking (we say technically because there are tons of bands to see beforehand), the Music portion of the festival […]

South By Southwest (SXSW), that annual spring gathering of the cultural universe in Austin, Texas, is just around the corner. The festival as a whole, which includes, Music, Film and Interactive primarily, stretches March 11-20. Technically speaking (we say technically because there are tons of bands to see beforehand), the Music portion of the festival […]

Well, it’s that time again, the time of year some of us Austinites cherish and others loathe so deeply that they simply leave town. Yup, South By Southwest (SXSW) is upon us and there’s nothing you can do about it. For many residents of Austin, the week of SXSW inspires the kind of dread that […]

We’ve probably all had this fantasy before, that one where we’ve commandeered a badass ship stocked to the gills with delicious craft beer and nothing to do except watch rock and roll bands play while drinking said beer. This is the essentially the idea behind the first ever Lebrewski Cruise, which takes place March 1-5, […]

Ahhh yes. Can you smell the delicious aroma of the taco cannon as it is readied to fire tasty egg and bacon filled tortillas upon the hungering, moshing masses? Fun Fun Fun Fest is upon us once again. This year Austin’s long-running debaucherous fall party celebrates a tenth anniversary, no small feat in a town […]

On November 3rd an extraordinary group of iconic performers are coming together at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angles on Tuesday, November 3rd in the name of cancer awareness. The show was organized to benefit Ronda’s Kiss, an organization which raises money for cancer patients struggling to pay their medical bills. The core band […]

Over the course of nine years, Treasure Island Music Festival has built itself up as an alternative yet accessible mid-autumn event specifically tailored to the musical tastes of San Franciscans. This year will be no exception, as the festival returns next weekend boasting an exciting lineup packed with both established and up-and-coming acts, as well […]

There’s something special about new festivals, a sort of energy that comes with being a part of something when it’s still fresh and growing. Last year was the first ever Phases of the Moon Festival. It took place in Danville, Illinois and the consensus from pretty much all who attended was overwhelmingly positive. Earlier this […]

In celebration of the eighth iteration of the awesome Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival in San Francisco, CA, here are Glide Magazine’s 8 things not to miss at OSL list.

It’s that time of year again where the fedora wearing, craft beer drinking creatures of Los Angeles crawl out of their hallowed coves to experience FYF Festival in LA’s Sports Arena and Exposition Park, with this years lineup catering to both the electronic afficionado and free spirited hippy girl alike. A scrumptious blend of favorites […]

With the distinction of being an independent music festival Pickathon sets itself apart with it’s unique setting and layout. A Portland classic, the festival is seen as a gem of the Northwest indie music scene. With two sets per band over the weekend fans get to enjoy the fact that they won’t miss their favorite […]

As another Newport Folk Festival looms this weekend, the three-day lineup leaves many attendees thrilled and excited, but always a handful scratching their heads. What exactly constitutes “folk music” and how do some artists qualify and others don’t? Ever since Dylan went electric at the festival 50 years ago in 1965, heated debates over what […]

One doesn’t usually think of New Jersey as the home of successful festivals that draw. However, that is set to change with F.A.R.M. Music and Arts fest scheduled to take place July 23-26th on the beach at Paradise Lake in Hammonton, New Jersey.  F.A.R.M. Music and Arts festival stands for Future of Artistic and Revolutionary […]

Get to know this overachieving little festival You can be excused for not knowing (yet) about Reevestock, which takes place in the small town of Elkin, North Carolina, population 4,001, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s a grass-roots festival, run by volunteers, with proceeds going toward a scholarship fund for local students. […]

  Some are already calling it the deepest jam lineup of the summer. When perusing over the 50+ acts playing over four days on four stages, it’s hard to argue that assessment. From its humble beginnings in June 2001 at Sturbridge, MA, Disc Jam has blossomed into a premier 4-day music festival destination set to […]

The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, now entering its 14th summer, always inspires enthusiasm among music lovers who flock to Manchester, TN from all over the world. The festival’s performers also get caught up in the excitement, and two of the biggest bands on the 2015 bill are no exception to the anticipation. In a […]

Summer Camp Music Festival is set to celebrate its 15th anniversary at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, Illinois over Memorial Day Weekend.  The diverse lineup includes five sets from moe., Umphrey’s McGee, Widespread Panic, Steve Miller Band, STS9, GRiZ, Violent Femmes, John Butler Trio, and more.  Here are our tips to ensure the best weekend […]

With artists like The Who, Elton John, John Legend, Lady Gaga and Widespread Panic headlining the 2015 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, it will surely be another record-breaking event. But for a moment, let’s forget about those big name musical acts. You will have five to six hours each day of the seven day […]

Five Things to Know About Merlefest 2015 Merlefest, a highlight of North Carolina’s spring festival season, which takes place April 23-26 on the campus of Wilkes Community College, bills itself as “Traditional Plus.” So alongside the old-time and bluegrass bands, festival-goers can also expect to see the musicians who are taking those roots and growing […]