The lineup for the Dickson Street Music Festival (and confirmation that this thing actually exists) was announced at a press conference earlier today and as it turns out, the rumors are indeed true.
Sonic Youth, Shooter Jennings and a handful of bands that you might’ve thought were retired (and probably should be) are set to perform April 25-26 at the self-proclaimed “Eco-Friendly Event”.
Ticket information and a few more details can be found at the Majestic Concerts website along with a couple of working links to band bios. Currently, the band bios links for Charlie Daniels, 38 Special and Little Feat are non-functional but if you really want to know more about them, just ask someone who’s at least 20 years older than you.
Depending on the weather, you can see all of this at either the Walton Arts Center parking lot or the Tyson Track Center. Tickets will set you back $30/day or $50 for both days. Snapple is listed as a sponsor so expect plenty of Antioxidant Orange Starfruit Water and Peach Pomegranate Red Tea to be on hand.
We can already hear the money exchanging hands across town from the bets you’ve been making over whether or not the real Sonic Youth was actually going to play in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Rotnei Clark is moving in
Feb 21st, 2008
Sonic Youth is a sore thumb here, a sore thumb that I would gratefully suck on! They need to add some more bands that would be similarly appealing. My index finger would make a tasty New Pornographers, my pinky a delicious Paper Chase, a Dirty Projectors toe. I’ll stop before I completely cannibalize myself.
Feb 21st, 2008
We hear ya, Jason. And lucky for you, most of the bands you mentioned will be playing at the AMP this year. PSYCHE!!
Feb 21st, 2008
Okay, I’m not 50, I’m 34 - and a HUUUUUUUUUUUGE Shooter fan!! I literally screamed when I heard he was coming back! I’ve seen him four times over the past year and a half, and Shooter ALWAYS puts on one hell of a show. (Not to mention, he’s a brilliant musician.) While I agree that the shows at the AMP are lame and way overpriced, I would hope that people would be a little more open-minded than to place unfair judgements and stereotypes on the entire crowd (of the Music Festival) just because they don’t listen to a certain type of music or know who someone is. Besides, I PROMISE that if you go see Shooter, you’ll be a fan within 2 seconds of the first song. As far as the cost of the whole event - I agree… that’s absurd. But hey - gotta pay for Fayetteville to keep pushing everyone to go up north somehow, huh? ;)
Feb 21st, 2008
The bio copy for SY on that page makes it clear they have no idea what they’re doing. That should be awesome. Enjoy it doods.
Feb 21st, 2008
K: We didn’t classify Shooter in with the other “Dad” bands. We know who he is. We saw him at George’s with Southern Bitch and he was much better than we anticipated. We’re not sure we’d call the $30-50 price absurd, but we definitely agree that it’s fairly high for such a small list of bands.
As for the AMP, we’re crossing our fingers that some of the better bands on their list make it through to the finals.
Feb 22nd, 2008
I’m very excited about this! What with the Foo Fighters and Yo Yo Ma next week and Sonic Youth coming up, Fayetteville is the place to be! I really appreciate the organizers bringing this talent to town.
Feb 23rd, 2008
Breaking news: P-fork Hearts F-Town Way More Than S-Aoki
Feb 25th, 2008
I’ll pass on the Friday lineup, but Saturday should be worth the price. Michael Franti & Spearhead put on a great show. Anyone who saw their first Fayetteville show at George’s last year can vouch. It was high energy and the crowd had a terrific vibe. They swore to make their way back and it looks like they are making good on that promise. Throw in Sonic Youth and you’ve got a winner in my book. Yeah, they’ve been around a while, but their last album (Rather Ripped, ‘06) was still really good.
Mar 9th, 2008
does anyone know if you have to pay $30 for both nights? is there a way to pay $15 for one night?
Mar 11th, 2008
I saw the flyer to this and absolutely could not believe it. I am seriously considering driving up from Lubbock, Texas just to make sure that this is not a joke and you ACTUALLY got Sonic Youth to play this…
Mar 15th, 2008
Come on GUYS Charlie Daniels and 38 Special Have more Top 40 and #1 songs than the OTHER bands have songs combined!!! Even thou the new music is awesome the OLD GUYS WILL TOTAL BLOW YOU AWAY!!! L O N G L I V E
S O U T H E R N R O C K !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAVEN’T ANY OF YOU HEARD OF “FREE BIRD”??? CHARLIE DANIELS DOES AN AWESOME VERSION OF IT AS TRIBUTE TO HIS FRIEND RONNIE VANZANT LEAD SINGER TO LYNYRD SKYNYRD BEFORE HE DIED IN OCT 1977 IN A PLANE CRASH. HIS LITTLE BROTHERS ARE; JONNIE- NOW LEAD SINGER OF LYNYRD SKYNYRD; AND DONNIE WITH 38 SPECIAL!!! THEY ALL ARE TOTALLY AWESOME!!!
Mar 15th, 2008
well i’m total convinced.
Mar 28th, 2008
You noticed the vibe there at George’s for Spearhead’s show too…sweet! That was one of if not the best shows Ive ever been to. As for worth it or not….$30 is paltry in this day and age. I recently was in Idaho/Wyoming and my girly and I drove for close to 5 hours one way to go see Michael Franti in Sun Valley.
Mar 28th, 2008
and the ticket cost for one day of that Mountain Jam Festival was $60
Mar 29th, 2008
You guys can rip on the bands playing all you want…Truth is, Fayetteville is a small market and it’s hard to get larger acts into the area. Even if it is bands that somebody who reads this particularly doesn’t listen to, that doesn’t mean the person next to you isn’t stoked!
I for one will be there to see Shooter Jennings, 38 Special, and Sonic Youth. Im not old, either. This show is good for Fayetteville. Music is a matter of opinion, you can’t make everyone happy. The best thing to do is to be glad ANYONE is coming to NW Arkansas. If you don’t like the lineup, not going is always an option…I’m just saying…
Mar 29th, 2008
Rock, K and Diane: Nobody here is ripping any of the bands. There are bands for young folks and bands for older folks. This festival has something for everyone. And yes, it is definitely good for Fayetteville. Just because we call some of the bands “Dad bands” doesn’t mean everyone has to get all defensive.
Inserting a little bit of opinion into our stories is what we’re all about. Folks stop by here to read something a little more interesting than the recycled press release info that the newspapers churn out.
Plus, had we not written this story, then Pitchfork wouldn’t have written this story and thousands of folks across the country would never have even heard of the Dickson Street Music Festival.
Take a deep breath and relax, ya’ll. It’s cool. Trust me.
Mar 29th, 2008
Well said, Jarsh. I think the FF’s official position on the festival could be overall summed up as ” fuck yes.” Quit tripping, ya’ll.
Mar 30th, 2008
Personally, I love Dad bands. I’m amped about the festival.
Apr 25th, 2008
I saw Michael Franti & Spearhead last year at Georges and i have to say it was by far the best show ever. Great venue. Total high energy. Definite crowd pleasers. MF & SH is the main reason I’m driving 3 hours to the festival!