Life is good Festival
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| Country and Region | United States — Massachusetts |
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| Type of Festival | Music |
| Location of Festival | Canton, Massachusetts, USA |
| Festival Contact Information | Email: festivals@lifeisgood.com |
| Festival Description | The family-friendly rock festival takes place at Prowse Farm in Canton, Massachusetts with a line-up steeped in Boston rock tradition with artists having roots in the New England coastal city. Of course the roster also includes talents from around the nation in the pop, rock, soul, world music genres and more… The programming includes three stages on the 40 acre site, children’s activities, arts and games for all ages. The festival is conveniently located just 15 minutes from Boston. The benefit event’s proceeds from the two day festival will support the Life is good® Foundation. |
| Festival Dates | September 22 - 23, 2012 |
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Festival Events:
Lineup 2012:
- Michael Fanti & Spearhead
- Sara Bareilles
- Soulive
- Eric Hutchinson
- Ryan Montbleu Band
- Allen Stone
- Katie Herzig
- Muck & The Mires
- Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds
- Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
- Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
- ALO
- The Infamous Stringdusters
- Sarah Jarosz
Children’s entertainment 2012:
- Dan Zanes and Friends
- The Fresh Beat Band
- Kidz Bop Kids
- Josh & The Jamtones
Artist Feature 2012:
- Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings (USA)
- As a child, Sharon Jones and her brothers would imitate the songs and dances of James Brown, who shared their hometown. Like many rhythm and blues entertainers, she began performing in church at a very young age where her voice would find a lifelong home and inspiration. In her late teens she branched out into talent shows and played with local funk groups, wedding bands, and a handful of day jobs which included stints as both a prison guard at New York’s notorious Riker’s Island, and an armored car guard for Wells Fargo Bank. Her command of the stage earned her an overnight title as the ‘Queen of Funk’. Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings formed in 2001 and have since toured extensively and have built steadily upon a growing reputation as the unrivaled frontrunners of old-school Soul and Funk music. SJ &TDK latest release, 100 Days, 100 Nights, is arguably their greatest achievement to date. With much more extensive songwriting and arranging contributions from the members of the band, the songs take more distinct and well-crafted forms, enabling a deeper more soulful return to traditional Rhythm and Blues roots. However, it is the raw fire and Soul which Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings consistently pour into their music that will make this record an irreplaceable part of many people’s lives. The band performs at Life is Good Fesival on Sunday, September 23rd. For more information visit http://www.daptonerecords.com/sharonjonesandthedapkings.html
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- As a child, Sharon Jones and her brothers would imitate the songs and dances of James Brown, who shared their hometown. Like many rhythm and blues entertainers, she began performing in church at a very young age where her voice would find a lifelong home and inspiration. In her late teens she branched out into talent shows and played with local funk groups, wedding bands, and a handful of day jobs which included stints as both a prison guard at New York’s notorious Riker’s Island, and an armored car guard for Wells Fargo Bank. Her command of the stage earned her an overnight title as the ‘Queen of Funk’. Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings formed in 2001 and have since toured extensively and have built steadily upon a growing reputation as the unrivaled frontrunners of old-school Soul and Funk music. SJ &TDK latest release, 100 Days, 100 Nights, is arguably their greatest achievement to date. With much more extensive songwriting and arranging contributions from the members of the band, the songs take more distinct and well-crafted forms, enabling a deeper more soulful return to traditional Rhythm and Blues roots. However, it is the raw fire and Soul which Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings consistently pour into their music that will make this record an irreplaceable part of many people’s lives. The band performs at Life is Good Fesival on Sunday, September 23rd. For more information visit http://www.daptonerecords.com/sharonjonesandthedapkings.html
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