Music Festivals Podcast

 

 

 



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This Week's Podcast Episode

In this episode of the Music Festivals Podcast, get the inside scoop on the upcoming 2025 Dark Star Jubilee with NeighborN8 and special guest Jeff Mattson of Dark Star Orchestra. Jeff discusses what it was like stepping into the lead guitar role with DSO and how the band meticulously recreates different Grateful Dead eras, even going so far as to match equipment and style down to the finest details. He shares stories of collaborating with Grateful Dead legends Phil Lesh and Donna Jean Godchaux, and describes the thrill of playing Jerry Garcia’s iconic guitars—including Alligator—thanks to the Grateful Guitars Foundation.

The episode also features a preview of the 2025 Dark Star Jubilee lineup, highlighting standout acts and what to expect from Jeff’s own side project, Jeff Mattson & Friends. If you’re a jam band fan or festival-goer, don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at one of Legend Valley’s favorite annual events.

 

 

 

 

 

Festival Performance of the Week

This exclusive performance of the popular bluegrass tune "Little Sadie" by the members of Mountain Grass Unit, was shot  during Camp Cosmic 2025, a music festival produced by Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country and held annually at The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee.  

Comprised of Drury Anderson, Luke Black, Sam Wilson and Josiah Nelson, MGU shares what’s coming up for the band.  "Little Sadie" is a classic American folk and bluegrass murder ballad, widely recognized for its stark narrative and modal melody. The song tells the grim story of a man who, in a moment of cold detachment, shoots and kills a woman—often identified as his wife or girlfriend—during a nighttime encounter. The lyrics are typically delivered in the first person, giving the ballad a chilling, confessional tone.lorida
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Heyo Neighbors, I'm NeighborN8...

If you're here, we probably met at a festival. Or just maybe you heard about Music Festivals Podcast in the campground from your neighbors.  Maybe you were searching for deals on camping gear and found is that way, who knows?  However you landed on this website, I'm sure glad your here. 

We both ❤️ going to music festivals.  The people, the vibes, the music, the campfire jams, the vendors, the food, the party ... all of it.

But planning your experience can be a pain in the ass.  Some venues and producers put out a ton of content and information to help you.  But for whatever reason, most don't. 

 Music Festivals Podcast helps you get to know music festivals, festival venues and campgrounds before you go.

From knowing where to camp, to performance schedules, to learning your way around tent city, you'll want to subscribe to makes it easier to plan (and revisit) the amazing experience.

I hope to see you in the Neighborhood, and I hope to we get to be camp neighbors at the next festival! 🏕️

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