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Marketing /Promotion Timothy J. Pade Guy Ramsay Fieri , restaurateur, and Emmy Award winning television personality [email protected] with Timothy J. Pade, Festival all Access Publisher 303-809-4653 Art Director Welcome to Festival ALL Access! Love of music, music lovers, foodies, humor Michael Unger We are excited to bring this premiere and much more. An idea of work to be closer [email protected] edition to you in print! We’ve been around for to those you love, respect and simply want to a while in social media on Instagram, share with. Writers and with our domain, however, this issue Our hope is that each and everyone of you Marie Diekmann brings us to a new beginning, in print. that see this publication will embrace it, Alison Elsner Old school? Perhaps, however, this contribute to it and most of all, enjoy it! Kayla Rose tangible form of media provides you coffee We ask you to support us and the festivals, table quality, for your collections, library and sponsors, caterers, restaurants and the Photography additional back up for your “best of” festival people, like you, that love music. Timothy J. Pade information. We are committed to provide As we continue to grow, simply know that Nikko Milkovic Luigi Serra music lovers the best resource for informative this is a labor of love. Festival ALL Access will Ken E. May and spectacular layouts, pictures and hopefully become a resource for your festival John Henebry coverage. participation and plans. This publication was borne out of love. Rock on! What’s Inside... BOTTLEROCK BEST BEVERAGE CATERING A perfect blend of music with top rated Serving Cocktails Is About More Than Just Pouring local cuisine ... pg 5 Drinks... pg 14

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY A GUIDE TO THE HOTTEST WEST COAST KAABOO Del Mar aligns both at the ultimate music, MUSIC FESTIVALS art and food extravaganza... pg 6 Where the music sizzles, complemented by sides of art, food, drink, shopping COACHELLA AND and scenic natural beauty... pg 16 STAGECOACH FESTIVALS Royalty in our midst ... pg 12

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hether it may be Coachella with colorful bourgeoning Star, Duff Goldman, local St Helena Goose & Gander chef Nic art that accentuates the desert vibes, or Kaaboo Jones and the winner of Top Chef’s season 16, Chef Kelsey Wreplicating Southern ’s affection towards Barnard Clark. As amazing as this culinary line up was, you can stand-up comedy trend, BottleRock shows Napa Valley’s true spirit expect the grub was just as amazing with Thomas Keller’s Ad with endless extravagant wines and lavish gourmet delectable. Hoc fixture serving his famous Buttermilk Fried Chicken or BottleRock has never failed to serve up amazing offerings. “BFC.” This shareable $60 12-piece bucket was one of the Dubbed as “the fancy Coachella,” by retro- icon Bruno many favorites among the famished crowd. Mars, BottleRock harmonizes a perfect blend of music with top After devouring the amazing goodies, world-class bands were rated local cuisine. Since Live Nation bought the brand back in dishing up musical performances with top headliners Imagine 2017, with former owner and founder of Latitude 38 Dragons, OneRepublic, , , Santana, Entertainment still leading, BottleRock this year attracted over and Mumford and Sons, while catching other 75 amazing music 120,000 attendees and thrilled attendees with hand selected acts across the 5 stages in the field. If rockin’ the VIP wristband, local craft beers, abundant wine demonstrations, and the finest BottleRock has made entrance between Cellars Stage culinary Napa Valley has to offer. If any music lover that desires and the Culinary stage a breeze with special perks including to taste the spirit of Napa, BottleRock is a must place to visit inclusive beer, wine and craft cocktail options with specially and discover. curated bites. If you want rock out and fill up at the next Held on Memorial weekend, BottleRock is hosted in the heart BottleRock event, you can receive event alerts on their website of Napa Valley, May 24- 26, 2019, featuring the best in live music at www.bottlerocknapavalley.com. Ticket prices range from and hand-selected local chefs including Thomas Keller, owner $359 to $4250 per person for general admission or exclusive of 3-starred Michelin French Laundry. While sponsors JaM meet-and-greet access with a Platinum packge. Cellars set the main stage, BottleRock presented the Williams- Also make a note on your calendar for their sister event, Sonoma Culinary Stage, the second biggest stage at this epic BottleRock presents Sonoma Harvest Music Festival. Over two three-day event. The front and center tiny stage has been a weekends and two-day adventures at the beautiful B.R. Cohn massive attraction drawing in a combination of celebrity chefs Winey in Glen Ellen, California featuring an intimate musical with other well-known icons such as rock legend Alice Cooper, festival with sensations Silversun Pickups, Death Cab For Cutie actor/singer Jeff Goldblum, Queer-eye’s Antoni Porowski, and and Ms. Lauryn Hill. other notables. This year, the Culinary Stage had headlining Top See updates on our Instagram at festivalallaccess in February Chef’s host Padma Lakshmi and Canadian judge on Top Chef, and March for 2020 dates and ticket information. Festival All Access Gail Simmons, and other famed chefs such as Food Network’s

Festival All Access 5 SENSE AND SENSIBILITY KAABOO Del Mar aligns both at the ultimate music, art and food

extravaganza By Alison Elsner

Can’t we all just get along? Yes, actually, when it comes to music, cuisine, comedy and art. KAABOO Del Mar encourages us to forget all we know about music festivals and embrace this three-day sound voyage that combines and taste-making activities nestled alongside the spectacular San Diego coastline. Back for its fifth year at the flagship venue, KAABOO rolls into town on September 13-15, and tickets are going quickly.

6 Festival All Access At this years festival , and Mumford & Sons will headline

Sponsored by MGM Resorts since no one wants to stand up for hours International along with presenting on end. sponsors Aflac, Coors Light KAABOO has also stepped up big Corona Extra and USAA, the festival time to the culinary food and drink plate, stands out for a myriad of reasons, namely so to speak, with Palate, a sampling of the jaw-dropping line up of performers. artisanal fare with local and regional Kings of Leon, Dave Matthews Band delicacies and small-batch specialties. and Mumford & Sons will headline, joined Gourmet treats can be paired with dozens by hit-makers including Duran Duran, of limited production wines, creative Sheryl Crow, REO Speedwagon, Maren libations and craft beers. The Palate stage Morris, The Bangles, Squeeze, The Cult, presentations are sponsored by S. Black Eyed Peas, Boyz II Men and more, Pellegrino. and a special collaboration is planned Featured chefs include Michael Mina, between and Wu-Tang Clan. Nyesha Arrington and Eduardo Garcia, Also taking the stage will be and samples will be served up from Broad OneRepublic, The Revivalists, Edie Brickell Street Oyster Co., Morton’s The & New Bohemians, Lifehouse, Blind Steakhouse, So Rich! Chocolates, Stoked Melon, Plain White T’s, Cheat Codes, Poke, Bling Bling Dumpling, Oodles of Switchfoot, Des Rocs, Con Brio, Mix Noodles, The Deli Doctor, Ricky’s Master Mike (of the ) and a California Corndog, Wafl Truck and plenty special performance from the yet-to-be- of others. There will also be multiple food announced winner of this year’s trucks and vendors on site with snacks “American Idol.” and bevvies available for purchase. Don’t expect dust, dirt and grunge. Oh, but there’s more. Humor Me is The festival is differentiated by clean, KAABOO’s indoor, seated comedy club comfortable amenities and an upscale yet where guests can chill, chuckle and relax down-to-earth vibe. There are no cringe- while watching nationally recognized worthy porta potties here, and organizers comedians like Wayne Brady, Pete Holmes have made sure there are ample seating & Friends, Kevin Smith, Jimmy O. Yang, areas, restaurants and service plazas, Tig Notaro, Tom Green, Jen Kirkman,

Festival All Access 7 There’s something for everyone at this “non-festival” festival. The mulfi-faceted production aligns the senses as well as brings people together.

For those seeking serenity and enlightenment, the festival brings in visual art exhibits, murals and an art fair, thanks to sponsor Acqua Panna. Visual artists include Dodge Williams, Jaclyn Rose, Freaky Record, Laura Cunningham, Kelsey Overstreet, Erin Yoshi, Santos Orellana, Brady Willmott, Thomas Lockhart III, Katie Newell and many more. Participating galleries cover all the bases, such as Henna Designs by Lindsay, Sniptease, Grayson Studio, Taped Metal Canvas, Viralboa, Sugar Press Art, Sparks Gallery, The San Diego Museum of Art and a full canvas of others. Many of the murals and installation pieces are available for purchase, with pricing available on the festival’s website. There are multiple options for customizing the experience, namely upgrading passes with the Amplify program which offers Hang Five, Hang Ten or the Ultimate Hang package. Benefits, depending on level of upgrade, include backstage mix and mingle with musical artists, private performances with various Cristela Alonzo, Cameron Esposito, Bob Saget, and others. acts and chefs, preferred seating at the comedy shows, private Shows are hosted by MK Paulsen. lounges, golf cart access around the venue, complimentary food There’s also a spa and relaxation zone to recharge and be and drink and complimentary access to Bask, the Vegas-style pool pampered by way of massages, spa treatments, hair styling, club that offers DJ sets, flowing cocktails, fun sun and sand fashion consultations and hot shaves. Anyone dealing with a games, bathrooms and showers with make-up mirrors and hangover will be relieved to know that there will be IV nutrient premium cabanas. The high energy pool party allows festival- therapy treatments – a surefire headache cure - as well as other goers to enjoy a direct view of the Sunset Cliffs Stage. spa services for both men and women, like derma skin Some of the exclusive performers included in Amplify are Tori rejuvenation. Kelly, The Bacon Brothers, Hailey Whitters, DJ Ricky For Real and

8 Festival All Access Get the Info... Dates September 13–15, 2019

Times Friday 2 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday 1 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Sunday 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Location Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA 92014

Passes Hang Loose (general admission) one day $115, three day $339

Hang Five one day $319, three day $919

Hang Ten three day $3,999

Bask one to three days $40-$125, Bask Cabana one day $1,750

Contact kaaboodelmar.com, [email protected] and 855-798-5995

more. The Ultimate Hang is the ultra- production aligns the senses as well as deluxe VIP upgrade, which happens to brings people together. The celebration already be sold out. leaves everyone happy and in harmony, There’s something for everyone at this serotonin boost included. Festival All Access “non-festival” festival. The mulfi-faceted

Festival All Access 9 By Alison Elsner

Headliners in 2019 included Ariana Grande, Childish Gambino, Solange, Weezer and Kacey Musgraves

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Photo: Coachella Music Festiveal Photo: Coachella Music Festiveal The monarchy is alive and well here in America, with the Coachella and Stagecoach festivals reigning supreme.

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival emerged in 1999 and has redefined the way we regard the concert culture. So much more than a contemporary version of Woodstock, Coachella and its cousin Stagecoach have come to be synonymous with a pleasure-seeking way of life, a trendsetting aesthetic of cool and a definitive awareness of the magnetism of the greater Palm Springs area, ushering in business, fashion and hospitality opportunities on its coattails. Photo: Coachella Music Festiveal In the years following Coachella’s success, many other Billie Eilish festivals have emulated the template as a destination festival with multiple stages, attractions, art and camping. Former LA Times music editor and critic Robert Hilburn has called it “the premier festival in the country”, and “” dubbed it “America’s Best Music Festival”. The 2019 festival at the Empire Polo Club in Indio marked its 20th year, which has grown up — and out — over those two decades. The global phenomenon attracts attendees from around the world along with celebrities and influencers like the Kardashians, Jared Leto, Paris Hilton, Selena Gomez, and others, most of whom make the rounds to the lavish private parties before, during and after the festival at estates and venues hosted by sponsors like Adidas, Soulection and Nylon. Headliners in 2019 included Ariana Grande, Childish

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Photo: Coachella Music Festiveal Photo: Coachella Music Festiveal Some of last year’s performers included Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Brooks and Dunn, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Sugarland

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Gambino, Solange, Weezer and Kacey each of the six days. Past performers Musgraves. include the likes of Lady Gaga, , It was difficult to match the high point , Paul McCartney, Red Hot Chili of the previous year, which featured Peppers, AC/DC and, yes, even Beyoncé, and Eminem, but with a surprise appearance in 2015 where that’s the beauty of Coachella; every year, she made out with on stage. over 50 to 60 curated artists and acts For many, the art is just as much of a perform continuously on multiple stages draw as the music, with interactive pieces Photo by Timothy J. Pade

12 Festival All Access Guy Fieri

Stagecoach fest showcases food and beverages, full bars, local restaurant pop ups and

Photo by Goldenvoice even a BBQ contest

Photo by Goldenvoice growing in scale, artistry and technology over the years. Early on, the art was In 2007, Goldenvoice established the Music fans can once again look mostly recycled from the previous year’s Stagecoach Country Music Festival, on forward to being greeted by the giant Burning Man festival. Between 2010 and the weekend following both Coachella Ferris wheel at both festivals in 2020, with 2015, the focus shifted from renting weekends, featuring just over 50 acts presale tickets already on sale and general pieces to commissioning them. Poetic during the three days. In 2012, the admission passes to become available Kinetics has designed several giant festival’s 55,000 attendees marked its first after the more detailed lineup installations, including a snail in 2013 sell-out crowd. In 2018, Stagecoach set a announcements in the winter. (“Helix Poeticus”), an astronaut in 2014 new attendance record with 75,000 It’s good to be the king. Festival All Access and 2019 (“Escape Velocity”) and a attendees. Notable performers have caterpillar that “metamorphosized” into a included Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean, butterfly in 2015 (“Papilio Merraculous”). Kenny Chesney, Brooks and Dunn, Toby fo... As for its auspicious beginnings, Keith, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Get the In Coachella was co-founded by Paul Tollett Sugarland, Willie Nelson, Eagles, Rascal and Rick Van Santen in 1999 and is Flatts, Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, Carrie COACHELLA 2020 organized by Goldenvoice, now a Underwood, Keith Urban, Martina coachella.com subsidiary of AEG Presents since 2004. McBride, Jerry Lee Lewis, Shania Twain, Weekend 1: April 10-12 The two consecutive three-day weekend Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Weekend 2: April 17-19 performances in April, with the same dozens of others. lineup each weekend, showcase popular Stagecoach is the highest-grossing Tickets: and established musical artists as well as festival centered on country music in the $399 general admission emerging artists and reunited groups. world. Like its Coachella counterpart, the $929 VIP admission Tollett is still the ruler of this empire, but country music fest showcases food and you can call him President. beverages, full bars, local restaurant pop STAGECOACH 2020 Coachella is now one of the largest, ups and even a BBQ contest. There are stagecoachfestival.com most famous and most profitable music plenty of options for enjoying cocktails, April 24-26 festivals in the United States and the and Coachella has the more extensive set world. Each Coachella staged from 2013 up of beer gardens and reserved drinking Tickets: to 2015 set new records for attendance areas. $299 general admission and revenues. The 2017 festival was The festivals are big business for the (advance sale now waitlist only) attended by 250,000 people and grossed city of Indio. As host city, Indio provides $114.6 million, marking the first time a police and fire protection, private security, $359 general admission and recurring festival grossed over $100 medical services, outside law enforcement shuttle million. Together, the two festivals had an and city staff services totaling $2.77 impact of $704.75 million in 2016, with million for the three weekends in 2012. A $1,299 Corral Reserved $403.2 million of that upon the Coachella curfew is also enforced (1 a.m. on Fridays Seating or Standing Pit Valley and $106 million going to and Saturdays and midnight on Sundays), businesses in Indio. The city gained $3.18 imposing a fine of $1,000 per minute that million in ticket taxes from the two Goldenvoice must pay for each minute festivals in 2016. they run over.

Festival All Access 13 BEST BEVERAGE CATERING Serving Cocktails Is About More Than Just Pouring Drinks By Alison Elsner

lot of companies claim to be the best. How refreshing it Clusterfest, Arroyo Seco Weekend, Splash House, Firefly Music is when the claim is true. That’s how it is with Best Festival, CMA Fest, EDC Orlando and New York, New York’s ABeverage Catering, otherwise known as BBC. With 16 , , Preakness 144 Infield Fest, NFL Draft locations now around the country, BBC has established itself as 2019, Maker Fair, Global Citizen Fest, All Star Week Pepsi Block the pre-eminent food and beverage caterer at top music and Party, Smokin’ Grooves, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Summer entertainment festivals, sporting events, clubs and private events Music Festival and more…so many more. including fundraisers, weddings and corporate retreats. Owner and President Dirk Alton leads the team at BBC, Now in business for 25 years, BBC has a way of structuring considering the organization to be more like a family. Alton each event so as to maximize profitability, collaborate with started Best Beverage Catering in 1990 when he saw an sponsors and create branding opportunities for the hosts. The opportunity to fill a needed role in the Bay Area events scene, company manages food and beverage operations for top especially with regard to offering full service. He currently promoters at all types of clubs and outdoor venues throughout oversees offices in San Francisco, and Palm Springs. the nation. Their insistence on highly trained staff, attention to His reaches have now expanded into venue management and detail and customizable services are unrivaled in the industry and large-scale concession services for the music and sporting keep them in step with loyal clients and next generation partners industries, most notably Super Bowls of 2003 and 2005-2010. and clients. After curating thousands of private cocktail events, BBC has As for that client list…how much time do you have? Top demonstrated its ability to design the cocktails and bartending events serviced by BBC include Coachella, Stagecoach, Amgen themes with the most talented mixologists for every event, from Tour of California, Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival, straightforward pre-prohibition favorites and modern classic Bottlerock Napa Valley, , Comedy Central cocktails to freestyle farm to glass originals.

14 Festival All Access BBC have mastered the art of partnering with craft beer brewers and wineries

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Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Stagecoach Amgen Tour of California Their full-time fleet of chefs comprise the collective force behind the food concepts that Outside Lands Music and fit the needs of each venue. BBC can also Arts Festival curate a group of local restaurants and/or Bottlerock Napa Valley chefs for each event, giving attendees the chance to sample numerous restaurants’ Ultra Music Festival booths with high quality menu items. Comedy Central Clusterfest Concessions services at a tennis tournament don’t – and shouldn’t - look the Arroyo Seco Weekend same as those at a concert, especially in terms Splash House of compliance with city and state liquor authorities, general liability insurance and risk Firefly Music Festival avoidance. BBC is covered through $20 CMA Fest million in liquor and general liability insurance and they also ensure that the client and venue EDC Orlando and New York are removed from the responsibility of alcohol New York’s Electric Zoo liability. BBC sets itself apart from all the others Roots Picnic with its professionalism and experience. The Preakness 144 Infield Fest company proves that catering cocktails is The craft cocktail program ties in the about a lot more than pouring drinks. NFL Draft 2019 demographics and sponsorship themes of an Creating a profitable program for event hosts Maker Fair, Global Citizen Fest event, focusing on local agriculture and a bit and an exceptional experience for partiers of glamour when needed. BBC has developed and social butterflies alike remains at the core All Star Week Pepsi Block Party a way to serve craft cocktails in festival of their philosophy. Smokin’ Grooves settings, taking care of unlimited numbers of As the BBC family might say, stay thirsty, guests with relevant, farm-fresh cocktail my friends. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, recipes. They have mastered the art of Best Beverage Palm Springs, 760-863- HARD Summer Music Festival partnering with craft beer brewers and 0100, bestbeverage.com. Festival All Access wineries.

Festival All Access 15 Fifty years ago, Woodstock was born and forever changed A GUIDE TO THE the entertainment landscape by introducing the multi-day music festival to our culture. Some formats have fared bet - HOTTEST WEST COAST ter than others, with Coachella and Stagecoach finding the right formula and schooling all the others in how to create MUSIC FESTIVALS a festival that’s not only successful but sustainable.

Where the music sizzles, Here we are, approaching 2020, and the popularity of the complemented by sides of art, music festival is evident. There is a variety of musical styles represented in festivals around the country and the world. food, drink, shopping and scenic For now, here’s our round up of the heaviest hitters in the natural beauty west coast festival world (in chronological order). By Alison Elsner For those about to rock, we salute you!

Nocturnal Wonderland Desert Daze

Guests will enter a world of A more manageable and three-dimensional intimidate festival that may superstructures, colorful, be a sign of the of glow-in-the-dark festivals, the 2019 headliners environments and all manner will include Wu-Tang Clan, of LED-infused life forms. , Flying Encounters include friendly Lotus, Stereolab, Animal forest nymphs, curious cats Collective, Parquet Courts, and other dancing dwellers of The Claypool Lennon darkness. And then there’s Delirium, The Black Angels, the enchanted musical lineup, DIIV, and more. Other featuring heavy hitters like elements feature art Bassrush Experience, Lick, installations, neon displays, Redlight, Deadbeats, Jauz, food and drink outlets at the KAABOO Revivalists, Edie Brickell & Chris Lorenzo, Gray Area, Canteen, plenty of bars and New Bohemians, Lifehouse, Subtronics and many others water refill stations and the This three-day sound Blind Melon and many representing the best of Marketplace, a fascinating voyage combines rock more. There’s something for and heart- mix of arts, crafts and music, a comedy club, food everyone at this “non- stopping beats. Better than a uniquely designed products. from top chefs, beverages festival” festival. More fairytale. More information: More information: from top wineries and craft information: nocturnalwonderland.com. desertdaze.org. breweries, a spa and kaaboodelmar.com. relaxation zone, art exhibits When: September 14-15, When: October 10-13, 2019 and an overall clean and When: September 13-15, 2019 tidy experience. Headliners 2019 Where: Moreno Beach set to perform alongside Where: Glen Helen Regional 17801 Lake Perris Drive the spectacular San Diego Where: Del Mar Racetrack Park Lake Perris, California coastline include Kings of and Fairgrounds 2555 Glen Helen Pkwy. Leon, Dave Matthews Band, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. San Bernardino, California Tickets: Tickets $259 per Mumford & Sons, Duran Del Mar, California person, Duran, Sheryl Crow, REO Tickets: Passes (1-day) Visit desertdaze.org. Speedwagon, Maren Morris, Tickets: Passes start at start at $79.99 The Bangles, The Cult, Black $115 (one day), nocturnalwonderland.com Eyed Peas, Boyz II Men, Visit kaaboodelmar.com OneRepublic, The

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Coachella Valley Music and Peppers, AC/DC and, yes, even Arts Festival Madonna making out with Drake on stage. Make sure this one’s on The standard bearer since 1999, your bucket short list. Coachella scores the top artists More information: coachella.com. on multiple stages, with world class art, food and drinks galore When: Weekend 1-April 10-12, throughout the grounds. “Rolling 2020 Stone” dubbed it “America’s Best Weekend 2-April 17-19, 2020 Music Festival,” and 2019 headliners like Ariana Grande, Where: Empire Polo Club and Childish Gambino, Solange, Grounds Weezer and Kacey Musgraves 81-800 Avenue 51 demonstrate why. Around 60 Indio, California curated artists who perform continuously on multiple stages Tickets: $399 general admission, for two identical weekends have $929 VIP admission, featured the likes of Lady Gaga, Visit coachella.com, on sale Outkast, Radiohead, Paul fall/winter 2019 McCartney, Red Hot Chili

Electric Daisy Carnival Camp Flog Gnaw Las Vegas Carnival This immersive experience in The vibe here is like an Sin City known as EDC features a stacked lineup, overnight party with friends jaw-dropping light shows and yet with an impressive line-up, pyrotechnics. The festival as expected since the event is presents a colorful world of owned/produced by fantastically costumed Goldenvoice. The festival is performers, mesmerizing art geared towards fans of the and visual effects and hip-hop collective, Odd Stagecoach Country Lewis, Shania Twain, Carrie Music Festival Underwood, Luke Bryan and multiple stages of world-class Future Wolf Gang Kill Them music and cutting-edge All (OFWGKTA). This year, dozens of others. Just like its mainstream rock Stagecoach is the highest- production. Performers will guests can plan to see Tyler, include , A$AP Rocky, The Creator, Domo, Solange, cousin, Coachella, this grossing festival centered festival follows for a third on country music in the , , Brockhampton, Earl , Tiesto, Steve Sweatshirt, , Juice weekend at the same world. glorious venue, showcasing Aoki, , Wrld and more. All ages are Just like at Coachella, look food and beverages, full , Above & Beyond, welcome, and extras include for the giant Ferris wheel. bars, restaurant pop ups, a More information: Armin van Buuren, Jamie free carnival rides, beer garden and even a stagecoachfestival.com. Jones and so many more that amusement park activities, BBQ contest. The boot- will leave your head, mind prizes and food truck alley. scoot-boogie fest features When: April 24-26, 2020 and heart spinning. More More information: just over 50 acts during information: campfloggnaw.com. three days. Notable Where: Empire Polo Club lasvegas.electricdaisycarnival. performers have included and Grounds com. When: November 9-10, 2019 Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean, 81-800 Avenue 51 Kenny Chesney, Brooks and Indio, California When: May 15-17, 2020 Where: Dodger Stadium Dunn, Toby Keith, Miranda 1000 Vin Scully Ave. Lambert, Blake Shelton, Tickets: Passes start at Where: Las Vegas Motor Los Angeles, California Sugarland, Willie Nelson, $299, Speedway Eagles, Rascal Flatts, Taylor Visit stagecoachfestival.com, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. Tickets: Passes start at $245 Swift, Tim McGraw, Carrie on sale fall/winter 2019 Las Vegas, Nevada (two days), Underwood, Keith Urban, Visit campfloggnaw.com Martina McBride, Jerry Lee Tickets: Passes start at $440, On sale fall-winter 2019-20

Festival All Access 17 A Guide to the Hottest West Coast MUSIC Festivals Quick Snapshot September 13-15, 2019 KAABOO Del Mar, California

September 14-15, 2019 Nocturnal Wonderland San Bernardino, California

October 10-13, 2019 Desert Daze Lightning in a Bottle Outside Lands Music HARD Summer Lake Perris, California Festival and Arts Festival November 9-10, 2019 Striking the perfect balance Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival Starting off as a birthday Just passing its 12th year, between EDM, underground Los Angeles, California party for its first four years, the festival takes over and hip-hop, HARD is now LIB was first opened to the Golden Gate park the headed towards its 13th April 10-12 & April 17-19, 2020 public in 2004. After a few second weekend of August year. Headliners for 2019 Coachella Valley Music and venue moves, it’s found its every year. Main headliners included , Major Arts Festival home on the shores of Lake in 2019 included Childish Lazer, , Zhu B2B Indio, California San Antonio. As more and Gambino, Paul Simon, , Alison Wonderland, more festivals sell to either Twenty One Pilots, The RL Grime, Juice WRLD and April 24-26, 2020 Live Nation or AEG, LIB Lumineers, Counting Crows, other favorites. Amenities Stagecoach Country Music remains independent. Last Kasey Musgraves, , include HARD Splash Pool, Festival year’s headliners, mostly and Blink-182, among VIP viewing deck and dance Indio, California electronic music, included others. What separates area, beer pong, mobile Disclosure, , DJ Outside Lands from the charging lockers and May 15-17, 2020 Koze, Big Gigantic, , competition is its ability to numerous hospitality areas. Tory Y Moi, Gramatik, put together a lineup that More information: Las Vegas Khruangbin and many others. balances critical and hardsummer.com. Las Vegas, Nevada LIB features yoga, art, commercial success. It’s a wellness and educational party for all five senses, When: August TBA, 2020 (2 May 20-25, 2020 workshops while embodying combining an eclectic lineup days) Lightning in a Bottle Festival environmental consciousness. with world class art, food, Bakersfield, California There are also food, drink and wine and more. Guests can Where: The Speedway in cocktail stations. More even purchase and consume Fontana August 7-9, 2020 information: cannabis in designated areas. 9300 Cherry Ave. Outside Lands Music and lightninginabottle.org. More information: Fontana, California Arts Festival sfoutsidelands.com. San Francisco, California When: May 20-25, 2020 Tickets: Ticket prices TBA, When: August 7-9, 2020 (3 On sale in 2020 August TBA, 2020 Where: Buena Vista Lake days) HARD Summer 13601 Ironbark Rd. Fontana, California Bakersfield, California Where: Golden Gate Park 501 Stanyan St. August TBA, 2020 Tickets: Passes start at $295, San Francisco, California Burning Man On sale fall of 2019 Black Rock Desert Tickets: Ticket prices TBA, On sale in 2020

Burning Man music, saxophone sessions and the Ambient Drummers (bring your Music is definitely part of the own drum or shaking instrument). experience here, so technically More information: burningman.org. Burning Man has been included in our festival line up. Known as the When: August TBA, 2020 (9 days) event where anything goes, attendees interactively shape what Where: Black Rock Desert goes on through art installations, Hwy 447 (100 miles northeast of theme camps, mutant vehicles and Reno) compelling performances. Musical (near) Gerlach, Nevada acts are purely organic, created by participants, including things like Tickets: Tickets $425 per person, live electronic indie and dance On sale in 2020 bands, DJ duos,

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