 |
|
|
SOUTH PADRE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
LINEUP ANNOUNCED
WILLIE NELSON, FOGHAT, LOS LONELY BOYS, BLUE OYSTER CULT,
GHOSTLAND OBSERVATORY, ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO
AND MORE TO PERFORM
The South Padre International Music Festival (SPI Music Fest)has announced the initial lineup for the 2008 festival, which will take place October 31st through November 2nd on the beautiful beaches of South Padre Island, TX. The lineup for this year’s fest includes Willie Nelson, Foghat, Los Lonely Boys, Blue Oyster Cult, Ghostland Observatory, Alejandro Escovedo, Fastball, Sara Hickman and others listed below.
The second annual international music festival will be spread out over more than 10 venues across the island, giving music fans a chance to spend their Halloween weekend on warm, white sand beaches surrounded by turquoise water. Attendees can look forward to a wide array of stunning musicians, and take advantage of windsurfing, kiteboarding, scuba diving, sea kayaking, deep-sea fishing and vibrant nightlife in the 70-degree breeze.
“If you are looking for a tropical fall getaway, then SPI Music Fest is it,” says SPI Music Fest founder Tim Hayden. “We have artists coming from around the world who represent many genres, and a variation of music and culture that makes SPI Music Fest incredibly unique festival experience.”
Appearing this year at the South Padre International Music Festival:
Willie Nelson
Foghat
Los Lonely Boys
Blue Oyster Cult
Ghostland Observatory
Alejandro Escovedo
Del Castillo
Grupo Fantasma
Fastball
Sara Hickman
Vallejo
Airline
meridianwest
Nakia & His Southern Cousins
Pelican West
The Last Vegas
Ginger Leigh
Twanguero
Bongodogs
Stewart Mann & the Statesboro Review
James Speer
Big Burn
Brownout
Phillip Thomas Kellogg
Suzanna Choffel
Eric Hanke
Bree Stevens
More to come…
Three-day, weekend passes to SPI Music Fest are available at an early-bird discount rate of $70 plus tax and service fees until August 24th. A portion of the ticket proceeds will go to help benefit hurricane Dolly relief efforts in the Rio Grande Valley. To buy tickets go to http://www.spimusicfest.com and at all Ticketmaster outlets including Macy’s, and select HEB stores. To charge tickets by phone, call (956) 668-7740 or the Ticketmaster Express Line (866) 448-7849.
ABOUT SPI MUSIC FESTIVAL
Launched in 2007, SPI Music Fest brings people and music from around the world to the beautiful beaches of South Padre Island, located on the southernmost tip of America, 30 minutes from Mexico. The festival hosts over 50 bands in over 10 venues throughout the weekend. The festival is produced by GamePlan.
Talented, up-and-coming Bree Stevens will kick off the SPI Music Fest at 4:30pm on Halloween day, followed by performances throughout the night from Ghostland Observatory, 60 Tigres, Guy Forsyth, Twanguero, Grupo Fantasma and more. On Saturday, November 1st, festival attendees can expect a full day of amazing music starting with Sara Hickman at noon and featuring performances by Los Lonely Boys, Alejandro Escovedo, Blue Oyster Cult, Vallejo, Foghat and Fastball and more throughout the day and into the night. Willie Nelson will take the stage on Sunday afternoon to conclude the second annual international music festival.
The SPI Music Fest will be spread out over eight different venues across the island including Schlitterbahn, Louie’s, Dorado’s, Wanna Wanna, Pelican West, Texas Moon, Palm St. Pier and the Pelican Inn. The festival will give music fans a chance to experience the island’s beautiful white sandy beaches and all of the popular music venues it has to offer. Attendees can look forward to a wide array of stunning musicians throughout the entire weekend.
For more information regarding the artist line-up and festival go to www.spimusicfest.com.
by Elaine Garza
|
|
|
| Contempo Magazine Hosting SPI Music Fest Preview |
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/contempo/2008/10/05/The-South-Padre-Island-Music-Fest-Preview-Show
On Sunday October 5, 2008 at 5 p.m. CST the Contempo Magazine Internet Talk Radio show will be hosting a one hour special show about the South Padre Island Music Fest. Our special guests for this show will be Tim Hayden from the SPI Fest co-hosting AND
Guy Forsyth
|
Austin singer/songwriter Guy Forsyth is praised for his dazzling live shows and his rich Americana roots sound. Forsyth, Will Landin, and Rob Hooper, bring a unique mixture of styles such as folk, rock, country, and Tin Pan Alley to create a sound that’s compelling as America itself. You’ll hear powerhouse vocals as Forsyth and company squeeze everything they have into each song and rarely come up for air.
Forsyth has been awarded numerous Austin Music Awards over the years and is received very well by critics and fans alike. He has been featured in numerous music festivals around the world and has always wowed the crowds. |
Roger Earl with Foghat
|
Foghat, a blues-rock band has been touring and pumping out records since 1971. Though band members have changed through the years, their music has continually gained recognition throughout the music world including having platinum and double platinum records sales.
Current band members include Roger Earl, Bryan Bassett, Craig MacGregor and Charlie Huhn. Foghat…..past, present, and into the future! |
Alex with Vallejo
|
Started by the three Vallejo brothers from Austin, Texas, VALLEJO (VA-LAY-HO) melds modern rock with a 70’s funk swagger, swiveling Latino rhythms and superfuzzy guitars. Their unique sound has made VALLEJO one of the most popular bands to hail from Austin, Texas.The band has gone on to win numerous awards including "Best Rock Band" two years in a row at the Austin Music Awards, Austin’s Aguila Award (which recognizes achievement in the Latin Community), awarded their own "Vallejo Day" by the mayor of Austin, Texas, and was nominated for Univision’s “Best Latin Rock Band in Austin”. Vallejo has also had their songs featured in several TV shows such as WB’s Roswell, MTV’s Road Rules and UPN’s America’s Next Top Model. In 2007, Vallejo went back into the studio and spent the rest of the year compiling their latest album, Thicker Than Water. |
Miami Mami
It was in 1999 when the friendship between Patricio Pompa, Rogiero Fernandez and Mauricio Ghio, had the idea of forming a group to enjoy more aspiration than an inspiration for his great musical icons. Formed by Patricio Pompa, Mauricio Ghio, Crujo Fernandez, David Cavazos and Chuy Garcia, in this Year 2008 presents his new style and new band entitled Miami Mami with a versatile concept and a variety of rhythms.
Tony with Fastball
|
Fastball was formed in 1994 by native Texans Joey Shuffield and Miles Zuniga along with So-Cal transplant Tony Scalzo. Originally called Magneto USA, they were signed in 1995 to Hollywood Records and soon changed their name to Fastball. They released their first full length album, "Make Your Mama Proud" in 1996 and toured extensively throughout the US with little notice. After a year and a half they recorded a second album entitled, "All The Pain Money Can Buy". Before it's release in Spring 1998, US radio had latched on to a catchy little ditty called "The Way" and it was clear that Fastball had a hit on their hands. Songs like "Sooner or Later", "Fire Escape" and "Out Of My Head" followed and the band toured around the world. At home, copies of All The Pain Money Can Buy reached the platinum, 1 million sales mark by the end of the year. Another album, "The Harsh Light Of Day" was released in 2000 and the band continued to tour at home and abroad. A fourth CD on Rykodisc, "Keep Your Wig On" was released in 2004. Since then, Fastball has continued to play live throughout the world. The guys have also done quite a bit of side work, writing and recording with other artists like Bruce Robison, Al Anderson, Bowling For Soup and many more. New material from Fastball is in the writing and recording stage and a fifth studio release is expected for 2008. |
We will have MP3s of the groups and get a special insider look at this upcoming world famous music festival. Some prizes or special deals may be announced. Find the show (or listen to its recording) at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/contempo/2008/10/05/The-South-Padre-Island-Music-Fest-Preview-Show
|
|
|
