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You Can't Have A "Moosehunt Honeymoon" Without a Permit

Susan Patten — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:14:29 +0000

Got your moose yet? Well, technically you can’t get your moose without a permit and you have very little time left to apply online. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife says online applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on May 14 and can be found by visiting www.mefishwildlife.com. In June, the moose [...]

Kid Central Festival in Downtown Bangor

Cindy Campbell — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:50:54 +0000

The 3rd Annual Kid Central Festival will be held in Downtown Bangor this Saturday! Plenty of fun for everyone! Saturday is the 4th of May…so part of the fun centers around Star Wars activities with a special theme…(are you ready for this?)….May the Fourth Be With You! Ha! There will be all kinds of fun [...]

Kacey Musgraves Added to Bonnaroo Lineup

Christina Vinson — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:39:47 +0000

Country newcomer Kacey Musgraves is new to the entertainment scene, but with her recent ACM nominations, gold certification on her first single, and opening slot for icon Kenny Chesney, she's certainly catching the eyes of many people within the industry. In fact, the 'Merry Go 'Round' singer has gained so much momentum, she'll grace the stage at Bonnaroo, the ultimate four-day music festival.

Taste of Country Music Festival Schedule and Single-Day Tickets Released

Billy Dukes — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:00:00 +0000

The schedule for the inaugural Taste of Country Music Festival has been released, with Willie Nelson and the Family Band, Trace Adkins and Lady Antebellum headlining one night each at the June 13-15 music and camping festival at Hunter Mountain in Hunter, N.Y. A full list of artists playing each day and single-day tickets are also available as of this morning (April 24).

Toby Keith & Aerosmith join Kid Rock in Celebrating Harley Davidson's 110th Anniversary

JR Mitchell — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:06:37 +0000

We all know, and are excited for Toby Keith to throw the 'Hammer Down' at Darlings Waterfront Pavilion, on Labor Day, Monday September 2nd! The Thursday before Toby & Kip Moore hit our stage in Bangor, Toby will be hitting the stage at a massive party in Milwaukee along with rockers Aerosmith & Kid Rock.

13th Annual Slim Clark Memorial Scholarship Show (Video)

Cindy Campbell — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:29:17 +0000

It's that time of year again! Time for a celebration of bluegrass, in memory of a man whose life was all about music. Time to gather together to play, listen, remember, and raise money to further the futures of the next generation. The 13th Annual Slim Clark Memorial Scholarship Show will be held Saturday, May 4th in Hartland!

2013 Taste of Country Music Festival Lineup Profile: Montgomery Gentry

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:00:54 +0000

It's going to be a rocking good time when Montgomery Gentry take the stage at the Taste of Country Music Festival, which runs June 13-15 at Hunter Mountain in New York. The duo of Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry are famous for their high-energy live shows that owe as much to classic Southern rock as they do to country music.

American Folk Festival Artists

Cindy Campbell — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:23:31 +0000

American Folk Festival organizers have announced the first four artists signed for this year’s event! Nothing says summer like thinking of three days listening to the cultural diversity of Folk Festival artists. Styles so far range from rockabilly to gospel, blues to zydeco. The festival this year will be set up as always with one [...]

Country Music Festival Survival Tips

Billy Dukes — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 18:00:15 +0000

The most popular country music festivals -- like Taste of Country's own -- last up to five days and include dozens of artists. It's a big commitment to try to take it all in, and you'll want to do so in a way that allows you to be presentable at work on Monday morning. By following this list of 10 Country Music Festival Survival Ti

Johnny Cash 2013 Music Fest Lineup Announced

Christina Vinson — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:30:58 +0000

The Johnny Cash 2013 Music Festival lineup has just been announced, with classic country acts, such as Vince Gill, along with Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers set to perform at the third annual event. Additional performers include Jimmy Fortune of the Statler Brothers and Joanne Cash Yates, along with show host Tommy Cash. This year’s event will again help fund the restoration [...]