Calling all hippies! Cleveland’s Waterband recently unveiled details on Waterfest 2009, their annual music fest/campout/fundraiser.
The fest will take place on August 21 and 22 at regional hippie haven Nelson Ledges Quarry Park in Garrettsville. There’s camping there, so you can stay for every last noodling guitar solo.
There’s tons of music over the two days, including what will surely be marathon performances by Shotgun Jubilee, Cabinet, the Groove Prophets, Steeze and Mifune. Plus, in the tradition of other hippie fests like Phish’s Clifford Balls, Waterband will cap each night a concert.
Waterfest also includes many other events — like cornhole tourneys, sandcastle contests, frozen T-shirt races and basketball games — in addition to all the folks talking about water conservation and other green issues. Best of all, Waterband will host a free pancake breakfast each morning near the stage.
“The goal of this two-day, 20-band music festival is to increase awareness and raise money for the world water crisis,” say organizers. It’s also a great opportunity to kick back with a doobie and soak in some cool tunes. —Michael Gallucci
This article appears in Jul 15-21, 2009.
Don’t forget…Willy Mac Music will be opening the show!!! Have fun!!!
Since the days of Vegetable Matter (and even before, separately) John and Dave have provided funk-i-fied grooves with truthful lyrics that make people think, laugh and dance.
Waterband is indeed special.
@Sandymac
Willy Mac Music is a force unto itself. Willy, Rick and Mike are an enjoyable mix of fun, classic acoustic tunes and just plain-out good folks. We are all Willy Mac Music.
Nice article, Michael.
Saw Waterband this past weekend… WOW
Waterband’s Waterfest should be terrific !!!
Looking forward to seeing you in August.
Last year’s Waterband’s Waterfest was an awesome time, great music from all over-capped off with two nights of sweat your ass off dancing from Waterband, just awesome!! This year’s line up looks even better-See ya there!
I cant say that I had a better time at a festival last year than at Waterband’s Waterfest! I already have my presales for this year. They let me sell 10 to my friends and get the 11th for FREE! Plus its only $35 for the whole weekend! I couldnt stay home for $35 let alone, camp, swim, hike, fish, and listen to great music! And for a great cause!
I brought my little nieces and nephews last year and there was tons of stuff for the kids!
Cant wait until this year.
I took my youngest son (age 11 then) to last year’s First Annual Waterfest, & he had the time of his life!! In his words, “It was the best fest ever!!” The line up is filled with great bands, there are plenty of kid- friendly activities, & it’s all for a great cause!! Please do not hesitate to come out & dance like no one is watchin…
Missed last years Waterfest and had to hear about how awsome it was for three months to follow. I am NOT missing this years event. Great article Michael