Bands Announced for Norman Music Festival
NMF Main and Jack Daniels stages announce their line-up
NORMAN, Okla.- On April 26, 27 and 28, Norman will rock to the beats of some of the best indie bands in the nation, including headliners, Portugal. The Man and Hayes Carll.
“The Festival has lined up some incredible bands and we can’t wait to share them with the public,” says NMF Chair, Steven White.
On Saturday, April 28, downtown Norman will transform into one of the nations largest music festivals. To accommodate the growing audience, the Main Stage will be located at Main Street and Porter.
Tulsa’s funky Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey and self-proclaimed American band, Red Wanting Blue, will be featured on this year’s Main Stage. Other bands scheduled to perform on this stage include: Weekend Hustler, Rainbows are Free, Crown Imperial, Modern Rock Diaries, and Other Lives.
The Norman Music Festival’s Jack Daniels Stage includes nationally known artists such as: Hayes Carll, The Giving Tree, Parker Millsap, The Damn Quails, Alejandro Escovedo, Krystal Keith, Possum Posse, and Camille Harp and John Calvin.
A full list of bands performing the 2012 Norman Music Festival will be available in April.
The festival will again be held in downtown Norman, on Main Street in the Arts District, extending from the 300 blocks of E. Main Street and the 100 block of W. Main Street.
The mission of the Norman Music Alliance is to promote live events for the community of Norman, Oklahoma, and the surrounding area that celebrates original music of many genres produced by local, regional and national musicians.
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One of the easiest ways to support the festival is through a VIP pass. Mingle with the bands in VIP lounges, gain access to the VIP stage pit, enjoy complimentary food and beverage, special edition t-shirts and more. The VIP experience is only $60.
The Norman Music Festival’s Event Team is looking for interested volunteers to help out with many different areas of the festival before, during and after the event. For more information, please visit www.normanmusicfestival.com.
Music Video Picks return for the second year to the Norman Music Festival. Sponsored by the Cinematic Artists of Norman, judges will choose the winning music video to be screened at the festival. The People’s Pick will be judged and screened during the festival as well. The deadline for submissions is April 13. For information on submitting a video, visit http://cinematicartistsofnorman.org/mvpsubmit/
For the latest information on headliners and a schedule of performances, visit: http://normanmusicfestival.com/ Facebook.com/NormanMusicFestival, Twitter.com/NormanMusicFest or MySpace.com/NormanMusicFestival.