Things are revving up for this years’ Midlands Music Festival 16th
May 2007 Midlands Music Festival is firing on all cylinders with the
introduction of a Classic Car Rally showcasing some of the finest American automobiles
and more amazing acts just added to the bill. Midlands Music Festival takes place
on 28th and 29th July, Belvedere House, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
Kila,
Jim Lauderdale, Richmond Fontaine and Micah P. Hinson have all been added to an
already incredible lineup. Originating over thirteen years ago on the streets
of Dublin, Kíla have developed from a buskers collective to become one
of Ireland's most innovative and creative bands. The street origins of the band
and their unique ability to absorb other musical influences are reflected in the
music they play. It has given rise to a diverse lineup infused with a modern urban
consciousness and a world music sound.
Multi-talented performer and songwriter,
Jim Lauderdale has had successes in both Country and Bluegrass music. He is among
Nashville's "A" list of songwriters, with songs recorded by artists
such as Patty Loveless, Dixie Chicks, Mark Chestnut and Vince Gill. Richmond
Fontaine have built themselves up from an SST cowpunk inspired band to a diverse
and at times, amazing live act leading them to be labelled the "Kings of
Americana". Micah P. Hinson catapulted from being a skate-kid down
on his luck to making one of the year’s finest and most critically acclaimed
debut albums – The Earlies produced - ‘Micah P. Hinson and the Gospel
of Progress and traveling the world playing with the likes of Iron & Wine,
The Earlies, Devendra Banhart, Smog and most recently being invited on tour with
KT Tunstall and Richard Hawley.
Added to the list of American greats
who are confirmed for this years festival such as Glen Campbell, Kris Kristofferson
and Steve Earle…another great American export will be appearing at Midlands.
The American Automobile Association of Ireland will be showcasing some of their
finest motors including Chevrolets, 67 Dodge and Dodge Charger, Buicks, Pontiacs
Firebirds and Trans Ams, Cadillacs, Ford Torinos and Ford Mustangs.
Considered
one of the best contemporary music festivals last summer, Midlands was the first
of its kind in Europe with a stellar line up of some of the worlds’ music
greats and entertainment for all the family .This years festival promises to be
even better with an even more diverse mix of music, keeping the country element
for which its famous, but also extending the musical reach. And of course under
12s go free.
Tickets for Midlands subject to licence will available
at usual outlets www.ticketmaster.ie
/ credit card hotline Ph. 0818719300 or for UK /N.Irl: 08702434455. Tickets are
priced at €80 per day, €150 for weekend pass and €170 for camping
(includes Ticketmaster booking fee and VAT) are now available
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