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The real big deal. 20 June 2008 
 12:28pm


i guess this counts as "news"...


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Florida, get ready for THE REAL BIG DEAL, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA'S ONLY OUTDOOR MUSIC AND CAMPING FESTIVAL.  On the outskirts of Gainesville, Florida, The Real Big Deal takes place at the Alachua County Fairgrounds on September 13-14 of this year.  The Real Big Deal will feature live music on 4 stages, onsite camping, arts/crafts, along with an assortment of food and beverage vendors.   This is a completely grass roots, Gainesville produced festival !


CONFIRMED LINEUP (as of June 16):
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS, MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK, MATES OF STATE, MAE, BENEVENTO/ RUSSO DUO, STRAYLIGHT RUN, MC CHRIS, THE KNOW HOW (reunion show),Supervillians, The Legendary JC’s, Dubconscious, Morningbell, Umoja Orchestra, Band Marino, Soulphonics & Ruby Velle, Whole Wheat Bread, Summerbirds In The Cellar, Burnin Smyrnans, Chupaskabra, Heavy Pets, Automatic Love Letter, Inkwell (members Of Montreal/My Hotel Year), Wild Sweet Orange, Bombadil, Hours Eastly, 1997, Explorers Club, Moodhosa, National Product
& MANY MORE BANDS TO BE ANNOUNCED !

Picture a festival where anything goes. Our eclectic selection of bands is sure to please any music lover. With a total of 4 live music stages, The Real Big Deal will present national, regional and local artists in a variety of musical genres – from alternative rock, southern rock, punk, ska, funk, reggae, hip hop, electronic and indie. A number of the bands will be making regionally exclusive appearances, so you can only see them in Gainesville!


We hope to make this an annual community event by working with local musicians, artists, non-profit organizations, vendors and businesses. As a community we can make this festival a highlight in Gainesville’s music, arts and culture scene.


This year, skip the high priced out-of-town music festivals, and party with us this Fall right here in Gainesville. This is going to be a REAL BIG DEAL !

TICKETS (weekend passes only)
On sale July 7 @ Ticketweb.com, Early Bird Special is $42
Starting July 14 in local outlets, general on sale is $53
Weekend of festival, walk up rate is $60

LOCAL OUTLETS
Blockbuster Video, Hear Again CDs, Hyde and Zeke's Records

Sponsored by ASAP Screen Printing, VisitGainesville.com, Hyde and Zeke's Records, Stamp Free Ads, Campusqpons.com

If you are interested in SPONSOR, VENDING, OR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES with THE REAL BIG DEAL, please contact Danielle Robinson at realbigdealfest@yahoo.com

If your student group or civil organization is interested in group ticket rates, please email
Danielle Robinson or Pat Lavery @ Glory Days Presents!

Full information, as it is announced at the OFFICIAL WEBSITE
www.therealbigdeal.com
myspace.com/therealbigdeal
 



The old Alachua Music harvest allowed me to hang out all day, enjoy the sun and music, and actually GO HOME to take a shower, eat real food and sleep in a bed each night.

*yay* for stuff happening in the same town as my pillow.



glypher 11 comments »

*toot* 29 May 2008 
 12:42pm



it's all about me


glypher 19 comments »

Derby! 18 April 2008 
 12:58pm

I thought i'd mention this considering it's their first match:



map and directions

Jacksonville & Gainesville. skirts & skates. punks & preps. and... it's 4-20!


awesome.
glypher 6 comments »

Austin was amazing 21 March 2008 
 11:51am
some of you know that i went to SxSW this year in austin, and i had an awesome time.

We did the entire thing without a badge or a wristband. which means we relied on parties and free events (of which there are plenty). saw some amazing things i never thought i would (ice cube, hanson, my morning jacket) and discovered some bands that really got me excited about music.

It really opens your eyes to see how much talent is out there that most people will never see. and i'd like to point out that there are many bands here in gainesville that could easily hang with the groups at SxSW.

gainesville music showcase next year?


glypher 6 comments »

The Kickstand 07 January 2008 
 3:13pm

As if i dont have enough going on, I've decided to throw some more of my precious time at another community project.  but this is one i think most people here can get behind.

It's called the kickstand.  It's a Non-Profit Organization that will be providing free/inexpensive bike repair and maintenance to anyone. This will be located in the warehouse space behind that red building on the corner of depot and main (discount hi fi).

They've dedicated 1/3 of the building for a "venue space" of which will be doing DIY shows (which i'm guessing is the reason they asked me to get involved and get on the board of directors... because i dont actually own a bike).

Anyways, they're working to raise some starting fundage for the project.  So they're having a Winter Wonder Ride!

TheKickstand.org wrote:

Winter Wonder Ride!
Sunday 13 January 2008 2pm-8pm at The Kickstand 722 South Main Street
The Kickstand is a new volunteer-run organization that offers free bicycle tools and advice, including workshops and open shop time.  We are just getting started! If you are interested in getting involved please contact stephanie.previc@thekickstand.org.  The Gainesville Community Bicycle Project's first fundraiser will be The Winter Wonder Ride.  There will be two afternoon events; a six-mile leisure ride, and a check-point tour of the city.  The leisure ride is an open start ride from 2-4pm.  The check-point ride will begin at 4pm.  Every participant will receive a water bottle, dinner, and raffle tickets.  T-shirts are available at additional cost. 
Register: Spin Cycle 424 West University Ave or email monte.martin@thekickstand.org
Cost: adults $20 ($12 w/out t-shirt) 18 & under $12 ($8 w/out t-shirt)  Family rate $50
more info: www.thekickstand.org or  Journal Entry or monte.martin@thekickstand.org




again, shirt+bottle+exercise = $20 of cheap fun!


ALSO!

This Thursday, Jan 10, '08 @ 6:30PM is the first real meeting at the new location... Plans for the space and volunteer opportunities will be discussed.


I'll be talking more about the upcoming Kickstand Project in the near future.

glypher 17 comments »

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