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- Musica - international music, sound, video and lighting fair.
- Ladyfest - Music festival dedicated to the artistic, political and organizational talents of women; connects to similar events
worldwide.
- Lilith Fair - Official site for this celebration of women in music as envisioned by singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan. Taking place in
July and August.
- Lilith Fair Reviews Archive - Visitors can submit and read reviews of the Lilith Fair. See the newest
ticket, date, artist and press information, and join the mailing list.
- Grateful Dead - Human Ski-In - Annual event gathers Deadheads for a weekend of music and skiing in the Colorado Rockies. Find state
links and photos of previous gatherings
- Presley, Elvis - 100 Elvises - December 4, 1999. Gives details about an annual event in Baltimore, Maryland for Elvis Presley fans. See
photos the celebration
- Treasure Coast Food Bank - Music for Hunger - Apply, using Acrobat, to be a vendor at the next festival or read descriptions of
previous events.
- Womad USA - the Womad music festival celebrating the world's music
- Govan Olde Thyme Fiddle Festival
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religion
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ragtime music
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- 3rd Annual Bob Milne Ragtime Festival - in Hillsburgh, Ontario, Canada; October 15, 2005; Acknowledged the world’s best, Bob Milne
returns with his thrilling performances of classic ragtime and boogie-woogie piano. Enjoy afternoon tea and ragtime with Bob, or a full evening concert.
- West Coast Ragtime Festival - in Sacramento, CA
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music festivals by location
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| Africa |
- Cairo International Song Festival - in Egypt; last held in 2002
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| Asia |
- Asia Song Festival, China - in China
- Qinghai 'Double-Six Folk Song Fair' - in Xining, Qinghai Province, China; July 3 - 9, 2008 (the eighth day of the fourth
lunar month, the sixth day of the sixth lunar month and the 15th day of the seventh lunar month)
- International Guitar Festival - in Singapore
- Koh Samui Music Festival - in Thailand; September 23 - October 2, 2005
- Macao International Chamber Music Festival - in China
- Metropop Song Festival Philippines - in the Philippines
- Mosaic Music Festival - in Singapore; March 7 - 16, 2008
- Tongyeong International Music Festival - in Korea
- Tunghai International Music Festival - in China
- Voice of Asia, Kasakstan - in Kasakstan
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| Middle East |
- Curtain Up / International Exposure - in Tel Aviv, Israel; November 18 - December 5, 1999
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| Australia and Oceania |
- International Festival "Himene Patitifa - in Tahiti
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| Australia - Eastern (Queensland, New South Wales, Australian
Capital Territory, Victoria & Tasmania) |
- Bangalow Music Festival - in Bungalow (near Byron Bay);
August 29 - 31, 2008
- Didgfest - Official site of this annual Australian didgeridoo festival includes event details, merchandise, a didg lesson and a
history of instrument.
- Four Winds Easter Festival - feast of classical and contemporary musical riches in one of Australia's most beautiful settings
- International Music Festival Sydney
- Sydney International Festival - at Sydney Opera House
- Mildura Country Music Festival - Milduru, Border VIC/NSW, Australia; Approx Sept 24th - 3rd October
- Playground Weekender - in Del Rio; March 7 - 9, 2008; camping and music festival, 5 stages, bars, yoga, swimming, cabaret, cinema,
dressing up tent, Fancy dress Saturday, Playground Weekender Radio, international food & market stalls
- Push Over - in Melbourne, VIC
- Tamworth Country Music Festival - Tamworth, NSW, Australia; 10 days in early January
- South Pacific Song Festival - in Australia
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| Australia - Central (Northern Territory & South Australia) |
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| Australia - Western Australia |
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| New Zealand |
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| Europe |
- EFWMF - Official site for the European Forum of Worldwide Music Festivals, promoting world, ethnic, indigenous, and roots music.
- Interfest-Song-Festivals
- International Music Festival of Echternach - in LUXEMBURG
- MAKFEST, Macedonia - in MACEDONIA
- Malta Song Festival - in MALTA
- Festival International de Musique de Coimbra - in PORTUGAL
- Mozg, Poland - in POLAND
- Golden Stag Int. Song Festival - in ROMANIA
- Bath International Contemporary Music Festival - in RUSSIA
- Baltic International Song Festival - in SWEDEN
- Uncool - in Switzerland
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| Albania |
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| Andorra |
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| Armenia |
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| Austria |
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| Belarus |
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| Belgium |
- pukkelpop - August 19, 2006; alternative music festival
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| Bosnia & Herzegovina |
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| Bulgaria |
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| Croatia |
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| Cyprus |
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| Czech Republic |
- Intertalent - in the Czech Republic
- Brno International Music Festival
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| Denmark |
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| Estonia |
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| Faroe Islands |
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| Finland |
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| France |
- Africolor - in Saint-Denis, France; December 5 - 21, 2003; since 1989, the Acute Accent organization has been saluting urban
music from the south of France
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| Georgia |
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| Germany |
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| Gibraltar |
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| Greece |
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| Guernsey |
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| Holy See |
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| Hungary |
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| Iceland |
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| Ireland |
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| Isle of Man |
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| Italy |
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| Jan Mayen |
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| Jersey |
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| Latvia |
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| Liechtenstein |
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| Lithuania |
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| Luxembourg |
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| The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia |
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| Malta |
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| Moldova |
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| Monaco |
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| Netherlands |
- ProgPower - in Tilburgh
- Benelux Int‘l. Song Festival
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| Norway |
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| Poland |
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| Portugal |
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| Romania |
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| San Marino |
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| Spain |
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| Svalbard |
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| Switzerland |
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| Turkey |
- Istanbul International Music Festival - in Istanbul
- International Ankara Music Festival - in Ankara
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| Ukraine |
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| United Kingdom |
- Bath International Guitar festival - in Bath; July 25 - August 8, 2008
- Bath International Music Festival - in Bath; May 21 - June 7, 2008
- Caithness Music Festival - in Thurso and Wick; June 6 - 10, 2005; mostly for kids
- Edinbane Festival - in Edinbane, Isle of Skye; 1st weekend in July
- Fishguard International Music Festival - in July
- Glastonbury Festival - Official resource describes this three-day music festival held in the annually UK.
- Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival - in Huddersfield, England; November 17 - 26, 2006
- Inverness Music Festival - February 21 - March 12, 2005
- Muthill Acoustic Music Appreciation Society - in Comrie, Scotland; various excellent Scottish music events throughout the year in a local
village. Also live music every Monday night in the village Inn
- Niel Gow Festival - in Dunkeld & Birnam, Perthshire, Scotland; March 17 - 19, 2006
- Notting Hill Carnival '99 - London's Notting Hill claims to host the largest street festival in the world. View a schedule of
events and lists of participants and contacts.
- Skye Festival - in Isle of Skye; July 12 - 22, 2005
- Skye World Music Festival - in Isle of Skye; March 25 - 27, 2005
- Sound - in Scotland; November 7 - 27, 2005
- St. Ceciliatide International Festival Of Music - in London, England; November 20 - 27, 1999
- Strathspey in May - in Strathspey; May 6 - 7, 2005
- UNISONG, UK
- V99 Music Festival - Read about the artists featured in this popular music festival held in England, explore past
years of the festival, and post a personal review.
- Wychwood Music Festival - in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire; June 2 - 4, 2006; at Cheltenham Racecourse; an eclectic mix of music from
world to folk, psychedelic pop to dance, combine with comedy, solar powered cinema, workshops for all ages, massage, great food, real ale, and the most chilled atmosphere you’ll find on the festival
circuit
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| North America |
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| Canada - Alberta |
- Carifest - in Calgary
- Cariwest - in Edmonton; second weekend in August; a Caribbean Arts festival
- Calypso Show and Dance - July 31, 2005; at Dutch-Canadian Club
- Costume Extravaganza - August 5, 2005; at Granite Curling Club
- The Parade of Costumes - August 6, 2005; starts at 12:30, on 121 Street (Japer Ave. to Churchill Square)
- Saturday Night Fete - August 6, 2005; at Shaw Conference Centre
- Caribbean Village at the Square - August 6 - 7, 2005; at Churchill Square; FREE music all day
- Peacefest - in Peace River
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| Canada - British Columbia |
- The Hyack Festival - in Vancouver; bands and guests from all over North America come to take
part in such a wonderful and historic festival
- Music West - in Vancouver
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| Canada - Manitoba |
- Classic Rock Weekend - in Winnipeg; March 7 - 8, 2008; at The Zoo
- Shakin The Lake - in Winnipeg; August
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| Canada - Newfoundland |
- Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival - in St. John's NF; August 3 - 5, 2001
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| Canada - Ontario |
- All Over Dover Live Music Festival - in Port Dover; October 1, 2005; Numerous intimate settings throughout town to enjoy a wide variety of
musical genres and styles by top notch musicians presenting their original compositions and your favourites toe-tapping tunes!
- Waterside Summer Series - Series of concerts take place at St. Alban's Church in the village of Stella, Amherst
Island. Read the schedule.
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| Canada -Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia & New Brunswick |
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| Canada - Quebec |
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| Canada - Saskatchewan |
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| Canada - territories |
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| USA - Alabama |
- BayFest - in Mobile; October 7 - 9, 2005; an outdoor music festival held on the streets of downtown Mobile. More than 100 live national, regional and local musical acts
- Odyssey Music Festival - in Camp Hill; April 17 - 18, 2005; Camp Hill Open Air Music Park
- Mountain Echoes Festival - in Jacksonville; September 27, 2005; at Historical Square
- Muscle Shoals Music CityFest - in Muscle Shoals; October 8 2005; at City Hall Grounds
- Southern Appalachian Dulcimer Festival - in
Birmingham; May 3, 2008
- W.C. Handy Music Festival - in Florence; July 24 - 30, 2005
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| USA - Alaska |
- Athabascan Fiddler's Festival - Fairbanks; November 3 - 6, 2004; Native musicians gather in Fairbanks annually for a celebration highlighting this special blend of Indian, Scottish, Orcadian and
French Canadian fiddling music. All day and into the evening
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| USA - Arizona |
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| USA - Arkansas |
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| USA - California |
- Adams Avenue Street Fair - in San Diego; September 24 - 25, 2005; more than 80 musical acts performing on six stages spread
out over an eight-block radius; free
- Bear Valley Music Festival -
- California World Music Festival
- Cabrillo Music Festival - in Santa Cruz; August 3 - 11, 2001
- Coastal Protection Music Festival
- Dead on the Creek - in Willits; August 12 - 14, 2005; at Uncle John's Camp on String Creek; fans of the Grateful Dead can hear
bluegrass music, among others
- Health and Harmony Music and Arts Festival
- High Sierra Music Festival - in Quincy; July 3 - 6, 2008
- Historic Percussion - Historic Brass Society festival at the University of California at Berkeley
- Home Organ Festival
- Indian Summer Acoustic Music Festival
- La Honda Faire and Music Festival, a Day in the Redwoods! - in La Honda; June 24 - 25, 2006, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Musicians, artists and
craftspeople will entertain and exhibit at the revival of the traditional annual La Honda Faire and Music Festival held in the California redwoods. It is a two-day festival of music,
celebration, and community. A stellar musical line-up of local bands include: Gary Gates Band, Pacific Vibrations, Mark Reid Band, Jack Mullins Band, Lisa Kelly Band, Curtis Turner
(solo), Bundy Browne Band, Boyd & Derek (Duo), David Elias Band. Admission is free - No pets please! Benefits the La Honda Educational Foundation. Directions: Hwy 280 to
Woodside Road/Hwy 84, Continue west 6 miles through Woodside past the Hwy 35/Skyline Dr. intersection to La Honda Center; or From Hwy 1 , Head east on Hwy 84 for 9 miles. Come soak up some sun, listen
to great music, and meet some new friends!
- Lake Tahoe Summer Music Festival - in Tahoe City
- Lark in The Morning Traditional Music and Dance Festival
- Live Oak Music Festival - Annual three-day music festival and camping event held on Father's Day weekend in central California gives its
lineup.
- Marin Music Festival
- Metro's Music in the Park
- Millpond Music Festival
- Mountain Mandarin Festival - in Newcastle; November 22 - 23, 2003
- Sea Music Concert Series - in San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
- Sierra Nevada World Music Festival
- Strawberry Music Festival
- Tamarack Mountain Music Festival
- Valley Music Festival
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| USA - Colorado |
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| USA - Connecticut |
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| USA - Delaware |
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| USA - District of Columbia |
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| USA - Florida |
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| USA - Georgia |
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| USA - Hawaii |
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| USA - Idaho |
- Festival at Sandpoint - in Sandpoint ID; August 2 - 12, 2001
- Yellow Pine Harmonica Fest and Contest Yellow - in Pine ID; August 3 - 5, 2001
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| USA - Indiana |
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| USA - Iowa |
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| USA - Kansas |
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| USA - Kentucky |
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| USA - Louisiana |
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| USA - Maine |
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| USA - Maryland |
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| USA - Massachusetts |
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| USA - Michigan |
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| USA - Minnesota |
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| USA - Mississippi |
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| USA - Missouri |
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| USA - Montana |
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| USA - Nebraska |
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| USA - Nevada |
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| USA - New Hampshire |
- Inside Out Soul Festival - in Lincoln; August 2 - 5, 2001
- New Hampshire Women's Music Festival - Official site of this annual festival includes a schedule of performers, ticket information and
a guide to the causes it supports.
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| USA - New Jersey |
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| USA - New Mexico |
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| USA - New York |
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| USA - North Carolina |
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| USA - North Dakota |
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| USA - Ohio |
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| USA - Oklahoma |
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| USA - Oregon |
- Britt Festival Classical Series - in Jacksonville; August
- Dexter Lake Music Festival
- Oregon Festival of American Music - in Eugene; August
- Loco-Motion: Rhythm and The New World in the Age of Machines - in Eugene; August
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| USA - Pennsylvania |
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| USA - Rhode Island |
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| USA - South Carolina |
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| USA - South Dakota |
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| USA - Tennessee |
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| USA - Texas |
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| USA - Utah |
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| USA - Vermont |
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| USA - Virginia |
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| USA - Washington |
- Leavenworth Summer Theater - in Leavenworth; August
- Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival - in Eastsound; in late August
- Yoyo A Gogo - in Olympia; Indie music festival
- Endfest - in Bremerton; August 4, 2001
- Whidbey Island Folk Music Festival - in Greenbank; August
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| USA - Wisconsin |
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| USA - Wyoming |
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| Central America & Caribbean |
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| Caribbean |
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| Central America |
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| Anguilla |
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| Antigua & Barbuda |
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| Aruba |
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| The Bahamas |
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| Barbados |
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| Belize |
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| Bermuda |
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| British Virgin Islands |
- Sounds of Big Band - in Charlotte Amalie, St. Maarten; November 27 - December 4, 1999
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| Cayman Islands |
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| Costa Rica |
- The Costa Rica International Music Festival - in Costa Rica
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| Cuba |
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| Dominica |
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| Dominican Republic |
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| El Salvador |
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| Grenada |
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| Guadeloupe |
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| Guatemala |
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| Haiti |
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| Honduras |
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| Jamaica |
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| Martinique |
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| Mexico |
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| Montserrat |
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| Navassa Island |
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| Netherlands Antilles (Bonaire and Curaçao) |
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| Nicaragua |
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| Panama |
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| Puerto Rico |
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| Saint Barthélemy |
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| Saint Kitts and Nevis (West Indies) |
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| Saint Lucia |
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| Saint Pierre and Miquelon |
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| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
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| Trinidad and Tobago |
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| Turks and Caicos Islands |
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| U.S. Virgin Islands |
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| Argentina |
- Semana Musical Llao Llao - in Bariloche, RN
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| Bolivia |
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| Brazil |
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| Chile |
- International Song Festival of Viña del Mar - in Chile
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| Colombia |
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| Ecuador |
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| Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) |
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| French Guiana |
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| Guyana |
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| Paraguay |
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| Peru |
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| South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands |
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| Suriname |
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| Uruguay |
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| Venezuela |
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directories
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- Music Festival HomePage - Revisit the major rock festivals of the 1960s. With sounds bytes and photos from Woodstock,
Monterey Pop, and Big Sur.
- Remember A Day - Self-described as an analysis of over twenty years of American rock music festivals. Covers every big US
festival from Monterey Pop to Live Aid.
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