by Vito Valentinetti

Music festivals have exploded across the continent, especially in major North American cities. We scoured the MFJ Festival Guide to find the cities that welcome music festivals with open arms. We’ve included a sampler of some of the more notable fests in each city, but remind you that it’s only a partial list — mostly dedicated to straight

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by Vito Valentinetti

For the budget impaired, nothing beats the price tag of a freebie festival. And just because you didn’t shell out hard earned dollar bills doesn’t mean that this is a sub-par show. From downtown street festivals to multi-day extravaganzas, we’re traveling around the world to highlight some of the best free music festivals on the

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by Vito Valentinetti

The best festivals also boast the best camping. Curfews are non-existent, parties last all night, and nobody is responsible for being the designated driver. If you’re looking for the full festival experience, it can’t be done without grabbing a sleeping bag and spending the night under the stars — – or in a hammock — or in a tent

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by Vito Valentinetti

Once the snow melts, the Canadian festival season kicks into full swing. Grab a sixer of Moslson XXX and let’s see what’s happening in the north this summer. Keep in mind this is only a small sampling — see the full list of upcoming music festivals in Canada. 1. Boonstock Where: Gibbons, Alberta When: June

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by Vito Valentinetti

March is nearly upon us, and once again our thoughts turn to that American institution known as Spring Break when college kids take a well deserved break from their pursuits of higher education to partake in other cultural amusements like binge drinking and bikini contests. Here are a few humble music festival suggestions for this season. Best

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by Vito Valentinetti

There exists those music festivals which defy any easy definition and refuse to be categorized. While the next ten festivals have vastly different crowds and music, they all share the defining characteristics of a passionate fan base and one-of-a-kind twists. 1. Gathering of the Juggalos Where: Cave-In-Rock, Illinois When: August 7-11, 2013 When most of the music industry wrote

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by Vito Valentinetti

Do you hate making decisions, enjoy all you can eat buffets, and have the stamina to make it through three to four days of the wildest parties on the planet? The massive fests of the US offer a smorgasbord of artists for one price. From the sun streaked desert plains of California to Tennessee farmland to the heart of

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