--- title: The Campfire Blog | Music Festivals Podcast | Neighbor N8 description: "We met at a #musicfestival..." image: https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/MFP%20Logo%20-%20Stage%202%20Flat%20Black%20Orange.jpg --- [Skip to the main content.](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8#main-content) [![MFP Logo - Stage 2 Flat Black Orange-1](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MFP%20Logo%20-%20Stage%202%20Flat%20Black%20Orange-1.jpg?width=1600&height=1600&name=MFP%20Logo%20-%20Stage%202%20Flat%20Black%20Orange-1.jpg "MFP Logo - Stage 2 Flat Black Orange-1")](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com) [![MFP Logo - Stage 2 Flat Black Orange-1](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MFP%20Logo%20-%20Stage%202%20Flat%20Black%20Orange-1.jpg?width=1600&height=1600&name=MFP%20Logo%20-%20Stage%202%20Flat%20Black%20Orange-1.jpg "MFP Logo - Stage 2 Flat Black Orange-1")](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com) - [Home](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com) - [Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/podcast) - [Campfire Blog](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog) - [Festival Documentaries](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/music-festival-documentary-films) - [Band Interviews](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/band-interviews) - [Get in Touch](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/contact) Search Toggle Menu Search Toggle Menu - [Home](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com) - [Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/podcast) - [Campfire Blog](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog) - [Festival Documentaries](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/music-festival-documentary-films) - [Band Interviews](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/band-interviews) - [Get in Touch](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/contact) - Example Link - Example Link - Example Link # The Campfire Blog Music Festivals Podcast [HOME ![right-arrow](https://www.fthemes.net/hubfs/right-chevron.png)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com) The Campfire Blog Music Festivals Podcast ![](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) ### Neighbor N8 We met at a #musicfestival... 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Director of [...](https://www.lovegrassmusicfestival.com/) 6 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 27 July 2026 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/lovegrass-2026-music-festival-preview-with-aimee-riegel-of-80-proof-alice) [![Inside Kansas Festivals: The Lovegrass Music Festival 2026 Experience](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Love%20grass%20Stage.jpeg?width=400&upsize=true&name=Love%20grass%20Stage.jpeg)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/inside-kansas-festivals-the-lovegrass-music-festival-2026-fan-experience) [festival venue preview](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/festival-venue-preview) [music festival news](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-news) [MFP Brand Partner](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/mfp-brand-partner) ###### [Inside Kansas Festivals: The Lovegrass Music Festival 2026 Experience](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/inside-kansas-festivals-the-lovegrass-music-festival-2026-fan-experience) In this episode of [Music Festivals Podcast](https://www.youtube.com/@musicfestivalspodcast), I chat with longtime[Lovegrass Music Festival](https://www.lovegrassmusicfestival.com/)attendee ... 5 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 26 July 2026 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/inside-kansas-festivals-the-lovegrass-music-festival-2026-fan-experience) [![Grassfire Festival 2026 Recap with Jeff of The Whisky Drinks](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Grassfire26-WGJ.5.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=Grassfire26-WGJ.5.jpg)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/grassfire-festival-2026-recap) [festival venue preview](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/festival-venue-preview) [music festival news](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-news) [MFP Brand Partner](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/mfp-brand-partner) ###### [Grassfire Festival 2026 Recap with Jeff of The Whisky Drinks](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/grassfire-festival-2026-recap) In this episode of [Music Festivals Podcast](https://www.youtube.com/@musicfestivalspodcast), I'm joined by my festival neighbor Whisky Drinks Jeff... 6 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 23 July 2026 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/grassfire-festival-2026-recap) [![How Telluride Bluegrass Changed Rachel Sumner — Her New EP 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Sometimes it's a hit song. Sometimes it's a sold-out show.... 6 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 21 July 2026 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/telluride-bluegrass-rachel-sumner-yodelay) [![Walnut Valley Festival Preview — National Flat Picking Championships](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202026-07-13%20at%204.14.37%20PM.png?width=400&upsize=true&name=Screen%20Shot%202026-07-13%20at%204.14.37%20PM.png)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/walnut-valley-festival-preview) [festival venue preview](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/festival-venue-preview) [music festival news](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-news) [MFP Brand Partner](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/mfp-brand-partner) ###### [Walnut Valley Festival Preview — National Flat Picking Championships](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/walnut-valley-festival-preview) In this episode of [Music Festivals Podcast](https://www.youtube.com/@musicfestivalspodcast), I sat down with Executive Director Bart Redford to... 6 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 14 July 2026 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/walnut-valley-festival-preview) [![UPDATE: The Hulaween 2026 Lineup Has Dropped](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Copy%20of%20HULA25-1102-joshskolnikphotos-day4-106.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=Copy%20of%20HULA25-1102-joshskolnikphotos-day4-106.jpg)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/hulaween-2026-lineup) [festival venue preview](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/festival-venue-preview) [music festival news](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-news) [MFP Brand Partner](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/mfp-brand-partner) ###### [UPDATE: The Hulaween 2026 Lineup Has Dropped](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/hulaween-2026-lineup) [Hulaween](https://hulaween.com/) officially completed its 2026 lineup, adding a final wave of artists that rounds out what... 6 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 13 July 2026 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/hulaween-2026-lineup) [![Get to Know Flow Poetry - A Next-Gen Merry Prankster Who Road the Bus](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/xtc7z5fgdmqb1.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=xtc7z5fgdmqb1.jpg)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/get-to-know-flow-poetry) [festival venue preview](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/festival-venue-preview) [music festival news](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-news) [MFP Brand Partner](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/mfp-brand-partner) ###### [Get to Know Flow Poetry - A Next-Gen Merry Prankster Who Road the Bus](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/get-to-know-flow-poetry) In this episode of [*Music Festivals Podcast*](https://www.youtube.com/@musicfestivalspodcast), I sat down with [Adam Pergament](https://www.linkedin.com/in/flowpoetry), better known as [Flow...](https://www.instagram.com/flowpoetry/) 6 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 12 July 2026 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/get-to-know-flow-poetry) [![Electric Forest 2026 Recap — Exploring Safety at Large 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N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 10 July 2026 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/electric-forest-2026-recap-a-serious-discussion-on-safety-at-large-festivals) [![Political Activision at Music Festivals in 2026: The Forward Party](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/14-IMGL0525.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=14-IMGL0525.jpg)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/political-activision-at-music-festivals-in-2026-the-forward-party) [festival venue preview](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/festival-venue-preview) [music festival news](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-news) [MFP Brand Partner](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/mfp-brand-partner) ###### [Political Activision at Music Festivals in 2026: The Forward Party](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/political-activision-at-music-festivals-in-2026-the-forward-party) In this episode, I sat down with [Patrick Newton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickjnewton), State Chair of the [North Carolina Forward Party](https://www.ncforwardparty.com/),... 5 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 1 July 2026 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/political-activision-at-music-festivals-in-2026-the-forward-party) [![FESTIVAL NEWS & UPDATES (JUNE 2026): Get to Know Electric Forest & Grassfire Festivals](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Electric%20Forrest%202.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=Electric%20Forrest%202.jpg)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/festival-news-updates-june-2026-get-to-know-electric-forest-grassfire-festivals) [festival venue preview](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/festival-venue-preview) [music festival news](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-news) [MFP Brand Partner](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/mfp-brand-partner) ###### [FESTIVAL NEWS & UPDATES (JUNE 2026): Get to Know Electric Forest & Grassfire Festivals](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/festival-news-updates-june-2026-get-to-know-electric-forest-grassfire-festivals) For this episode, I was joined by Ohio festival veteran, musician, and longtime scene observer... 6 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 29 June 2026 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/festival-news-updates-june-2026-get-to-know-electric-forest-grassfire-festivals) [![Watermelon Pickers' Fest in Berryville, VA — 2026 Festival Preview](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2025.09.06-Watermelon%20Pickers%20Photos%20(MFP)%20FINALS%20(1).jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=2025.09.06-Watermelon%20Pickers%20Photos%20(MFP)%20FINALS%20(1).jpg)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/watermelon-pickers-2026-festival-preview) [festival venue preview](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/festival-venue-preview) [music festival news](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-news) [MFP Brand Partner](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/mfp-brand-partner) ###### [Watermelon Pickers' Fest in Berryville, VA — 2026 Festival Preview](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/watermelon-pickers-2026-festival-preview) In this episode of Music Festivals Podcast, I sat down with promoter Stacy Sinclair for a preview... 7 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 28 June 2026 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/watermelon-pickers-2026-festival-preview) [![Vanlife Culture at Its Best: Peace Love & Vans Colorado Festival Preview](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PeaceLoveVansFestival-Florida-2025-37.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=PeaceLoveVansFestival-Florida-2025-37.jpg)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/vanlife-culture-at-its-best-peace-love-vans-colorado-festival-preview) [festival venue preview](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/festival-venue-preview) [music festival news](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-news) [MFP Brand Partner](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/mfp-brand-partner) ###### [Vanlife Culture at Its Best: Peace Love & Vans Colorado Festival Preview](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/vanlife-culture-at-its-best-peace-love-vans-colorado-festival-preview) One of my favorite things about this job is discovering communities that exist just outside the... 6 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 10 June 2026 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/vanlife-culture-at-its-best-peace-love-vans-colorado-festival-preview) [![The Science Behind Your Brain at Music Festivals with Dr. Paul J. Zak](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Main%20Image%20for%20Post%20-%20Love.jpeg?width=400&upsize=true&name=Main%20Image%20for%20Post%20-%20Love.jpeg)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/the-science-behind-your-brain-at-music-festivals-with-dr.-paul-j.-zak) [festival venue preview](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/festival-venue-preview) [music festival news](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-news) [MFP Brand Partner](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/mfp-brand-partner) ###### [The Science Behind Your Brain at Music Festivals with Dr. Paul J. Zak](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/the-science-behind-your-brain-at-music-festivals-with-dr.-paul-j.-zak) If you've spent any time at a music festival, you've probably felt it. 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City](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/austin-relyea-raps-on-ohio-grown-hip-hop-and-building-fiend-city) One of the things I love most about traveling from festival to festival is discovering the people... 6 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 10 June 2026 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/austin-relyea-raps-on-ohio-grown-hip-hop-and-building-fiend-city) [![FESTIVAL NEWS & UPDATES (MAY 2026): Summer Camp, the Jam Scene, and the Future of Festivals](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMGL0536.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=IMGL0536.jpg)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/festival-news-updates-may-2026) [festival venue preview](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/festival-venue-preview) [music festival news](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-news) [MFP Brand Partner](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/mfp-brand-partner) ###### [FESTIVAL NEWS & UPDATES (MAY 2026): Summer Camp, the Jam Scene, and the Future of Festivals](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/festival-news-updates-may-2026) Hey neighbors, On the latest episode of the [*Music Festivals Podcast*](https://youtu.be/rIseJLx0XEQ?si=PFvYEoYkwan979z8), I sat down with [The Whiskey...](https://thewhiskeydrinks.com/bio) 6 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 24 May 2026 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/festival-news-updates-may-2026) [![Inside the South Florida Jamtronica Scene with Guavatron](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Final-Schedule.webp?width=400&upsize=true&name=Final-Schedule.webp)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/guavatron-adonis-guava-interview) [festival venue preview](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/festival-venue-preview) [music festival news](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-news) [MFP Brand Partner](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/mfp-brand-partner) ###### [Inside the South Florida Jamtronica Scene with Guavatron](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/guavatron-adonis-guava-interview) In Episode 70 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I am live on the ground at Whippersnap 2026 with a... 6 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 26 February 2026 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/guavatron-adonis-guava-interview) [![Tom Hamilton is Goin' Down the Road: Inside his New Album ](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Hamilton%201x1.png?width=400&upsize=true&name=Hamilton%201x1.png)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tom-hamilton-is-goin-down-the-road-inside-his-new-album-im-your-vampire) [festival venue preview](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/festival-venue-preview) [music festival news](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-news) [MFP Brand Partner](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/mfp-brand-partner) ###### [Tom Hamilton is Goin' Down the Road: Inside his New Album "I'm Your Vampire"](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tom-hamilton-is-goin-down-the-road-inside-his-new-album-im-your-vampire) In Episode 69 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I share a wide-ranging conversation with Tom Hamilton... 7 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 14 February 2026 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tom-hamilton-is-goin-down-the-road-inside-his-new-album-im-your-vampire) [![HangCon 2026 Recap: Beginners Guide to Hammock Camping](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bananna%20Hammock%20Hang.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=Bananna%20Hammock%20Hang.jpg)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/hangcon-2026-recap-beginners-guide-to-hammock-camping) [festival venue preview](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/festival-venue-preview) [music festival news](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-news) [MFP Brand Partner](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/mfp-brand-partner) ###### [HangCon 2026 Recap: Beginners Guide to Hammock Camping](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/hangcon-2026-recap-beginners-guide-to-hammock-camping) In Episode 68 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I recap [HangCon 2026](https://www.hangcon.com/) at Florida Sand Music Ranch... 7 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 11 February 2026 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/hangcon-2026-recap-beginners-guide-to-hammock-camping) [![Coffee, Community, and Carrying the Flame with Drury Anderson](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202026-02-06%20at%202.00.51%20PM.png?width=400&upsize=true&name=Screen%20Shot%202026-02-06%20at%202.00.51%20PM.png)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/coffee-community-and-carrying-the-flame-with-drury-anderson) [festival venue preview](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/festival-venue-preview) [music festival news](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-news) [MFP Brand Partner](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/mfp-brand-partner) ###### [Coffee, Community, and Carrying the Flame with Drury Anderson](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/coffee-community-and-carrying-the-flame-with-drury-anderson) In Episode 67 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I share a conversation with Drury Anderson of [...](https://www.mountaingrassunit.com/) 6 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 10 February 2026 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/coffee-community-and-carrying-the-flame-with-drury-anderson) [![Music Festival Trends for 2026: The Inside Scoop on What's Changing at Your  Favorite Fests](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2025.09.04-Watermelon-31.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=2025.09.04-Watermelon-31.jpg)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/music-festival-trends-for-2026-the-inside-scoop-on-whats-changing-at-your-favorite-fests) [festival venue preview](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/festival-venue-preview) [music festival news](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-news) [MFP Brand Partner](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/mfp-brand-partner) ###### [Music Festival Trends for 2026: The Inside Scoop on What's Changing at Your  Favorite Fests](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/music-festival-trends-for-2026-the-inside-scoop-on-whats-changing-at-your-favorite-fests) In Episode 66 of the Music Festivals Podcast you'll get the my take on the top 7 trends for music... 8 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 6 February 2026 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/music-festival-trends-for-2026-the-inside-scoop-on-whats-changing-at-your-favorite-fests) [![Reflections from Sunshine Hootenanny & A New Front Yard](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sunshine%20Hootanneny%202025.jpeg?width=400&upsize=true&name=Sunshine%20Hootanneny%202025.jpeg)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/65-reflections-from-sunshine-hootenanny) [festival venue preview](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/festival-venue-preview) [music festival news](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-news) [MFP Brand Partner](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/mfp-brand-partner) ###### [Reflections from Sunshine Hootenanny & A New Front Yard](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/65-reflections-from-sunshine-hootenanny) In Episode 65 I'm announcing our first-ever media residency at Florida Sand Music Ranch, recapping... 8 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 4 February 2026 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/65-reflections-from-sunshine-hootenanny) [![Plan the Perfect Festival RV Road Trip 👉 Harvest Hosts](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HarvestHostsLogo.png?width=400&upsize=true&name=HarvestHostsLogo.png)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/harvest-hosts) [festival venue preview](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/festival-venue-preview) [music festival news](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-news) [MFP Brand Partner](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/mfp-brand-partner) ###### [Plan the Perfect Festival RV Road Trip 👉 Harvest Hosts](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/harvest-hosts) In Episode 64 of the Music Festivals Podcast, I share my firsthand experience traveling as a... 6 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 3 February 2026 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/harvest-hosts) [![Behind the Scenes of Whippersnap 2026 with Promoter Shane Lavigne](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Whippersnap%20Poster%20Graphic.png?width=400&upsize=true&name=Whippersnap%20Poster%20Graphic.png)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/whippersnap-2026-with-promoter-shane-lavigne) [festival venue preview](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/festival-venue-preview) [music festival news](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-news) [MFP Brand Partner](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/mfp-brand-partner) ###### [Behind the Scenes of Whippersnap 2026 with Promoter Shane Lavigne](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/whippersnap-2026-with-promoter-shane-lavigne) In episode 63 of the [Music Festivals Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/), we shine the spotlight on the [2026 Whippersnap Music...](https://www.whippersnapfest.com/) 10 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 8 November 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/whippersnap-2026-with-promoter-shane-lavigne) [![Sunshine Hootenanny 2025 - A Music & Arts Festival Preview](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sunshine%20Hootanneny%202025.jpeg?width=400&upsize=true&name=Sunshine%20Hootanneny%202025.jpeg)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/sunshine-hootenanny-2025) [festival venue preview](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/festival-venue-preview) [music festival news](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-news) [MFP Brand Partner](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/mfp-brand-partner) ###### [Sunshine Hootenanny 2025 - A Music & Arts Festival Preview](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/sunshine-hootenanny-2025) In episode 62 of the [Music Festivals Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/), I chill with Sunshine Hootenanny Music & Arts... 6 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 10 October 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/sunshine-hootenanny-2025) [![Nausheen Punjani of Eventeny on Music Festival Management Software](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/music%20festival%20management%20software.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=music%20festival%20management%20software.jpg)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/music-festival-management-software) [MFP Brand Partner](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/mfp-brand-partner) [Music Festival Management Software](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-management-software) ###### [Nausheen Punjani of Eventeny on Music Festival Management Software](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/music-festival-management-software) In episode 61 of the [Music Festivals Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/), I talk with [Nausheen Punjani,](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nausheen-punjani-b0a81a13/)COO and co-founder at [...](https://bit.ly/eventeny-MFP) 8 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 3 October 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/music-festival-management-software) [![Lazy Jam #7 Festival Recap — A Backyard Campout with a Killer Line Up](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Lazy%20Jam%207%20Music%20Festival%202025%20-%20Maggie%20Noelle%201x1.png?width=400&upsize=true&name=Lazy%20Jam%207%20Music%20Festival%202025%20-%20Maggie%20Noelle%201x1.png)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/lazy-jam-7-festival-recap) [music festival recap](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-recap) [music festival venues](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-venues) ###### [Lazy Jam #7 Festival Recap — A Backyard Campout with a Killer Line Up](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/lazy-jam-7-festival-recap) In episode 60 of the [Music Festivals Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/), I take you deep into the heart of Lazy Jam #7—a... 8 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 26 September 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/lazy-jam-7-festival-recap) [![2025 Music Festival Season: Exclusive Interviews, Performances, and the Next Shows](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2025.09.04-Watermelon-18.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=2025.09.04-Watermelon-18.jpg)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/2025-music-festival-season) [music festival venues](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-venues) [music festival news](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-news) ###### [2025 Music Festival Season: Exclusive Interviews, Performances, and the Next Shows](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/2025-music-festival-season) In episode 59 of the [Music Festivals Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/), I take you on a guided walk through everything that... 4 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 19 September 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/2025-music-festival-season) [![Watermelon Pickers Festival 2025 — Camp Neighbor Stories in Berryville, Virginia](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1x1%20Blog%20Photos.png?width=400&upsize=true&name=1x1%20Blog%20Photos.png)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/watermelon-pickers-festival-2025-berryville-virgina) [music festival venues](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-venues) [music festival news](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-news) ###### [Watermelon Pickers Festival 2025 — Camp Neighbor Stories in Berryville, Virginia](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/watermelon-pickers-festival-2025-berryville-virgina) In episode 58 of the [Music Festivals Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/), I packed up the trailer and headed to Berryville,... 10 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 12 September 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/watermelon-pickers-festival-2025-berryville-virgina) [![Lazy Jam #7 Festival Preview with Promoter OJ Wilson](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Lazy%20Jam%207%20Schedule%201x1.png?width=400&upsize=true&name=Lazy%20Jam%207%20Schedule%201x1.png)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/lazy-jam-7-festival-preview-oj-wilson) [music festival venues](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-venues) [music festival news](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-news) ###### [Lazy Jam #7 Festival Preview with Promoter OJ Wilson](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/lazy-jam-7-festival-preview-oj-wilson) In episode 54 of the [Music Festivals Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/), I sit down with OJ Wilson, the heart and mind behind... 7 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 22 August 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/lazy-jam-7-festival-preview-oj-wilson) [![Grassfire Festival 2025 at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park — Festival Recap](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Square%20Blog%20Photos.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=Square%20Blog%20Photos.jpg)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/grassfire-festival-2025-nelson-ledges-quarry-park) [music festival recap](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-recap) [music festival venues](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-venues) ###### [Grassfire Festival 2025 at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park — Festival Recap](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/grassfire-festival-2025-nelson-ledges-quarry-park) In episode 54 of the [Music Festivals Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/), I dive straight into the magic of [Nelson Ledges...](https://nlqp.com/) 7 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 16 August 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/grassfire-festival-2025-nelson-ledges-quarry-park) [![INKCARCERATION 2025 Music & Tattoo Festival recap](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_20250720_200048_035.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=IMG_20250720_200048_035.jpg)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/inkcarceration-2025-music-tattoo-festival-recap) [music festival recap](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-recap) [music festival venues](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-venues) ###### [INKCARCERATION 2025 Music & Tattoo Festival recap](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/inkcarceration-2025-music-tattoo-festival-recap) In episode 54 of the [Music Festivals Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/), I recap all the chaotic energy and unforgettable... 6 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 11 August 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/inkcarceration-2025-music-tattoo-festival-recap) [![Jesse Iaquinto of Fireside Collective — Family, Festivals & Music Flow](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jesse%20Caverns.jpeg?width=400&upsize=true&name=Jesse%20Caverns.jpeg)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/jesse-iaquinto-fireside-collective) [music festival recap](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-recap) [music festival venues](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-venues) ###### [Jesse Iaquinto of Fireside Collective — Family, Festivals & Music Flow](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/jesse-iaquinto-fireside-collective) In episode 53 of the [Music Festivals Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/), I sit down fireside with Jesse Iaquinto, frontman and... 7 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 1 August 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/jesse-iaquinto-fireside-collective) [![4848 Music Festival 2025 in Snowshoe, WV — Music Festival Recap](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/keller%20keels.png?width=400&upsize=true&name=keller%20keels.png)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/4848-music-festival-2025-snowshoe-wv-recap) [music festival recap](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-recap) [music festival venues](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-venues) ###### [4848 Music Festival 2025 in Snowshoe, WV — Music Festival Recap](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/4848-music-festival-2025-snowshoe-wv-recap) In episode 52 of the [Music Festivals Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/), I experienced the opening day of the 4848 Festival up... 7 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 26 July 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/4848-music-festival-2025-snowshoe-wv-recap) [![Inside Electric Larry Land — with Drummer Jesse Shultzaberger](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jesse%20Shultzaberger%20bw.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=Jesse%20Shultzaberger%20bw.jpg)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/electric-larry-land-jesse-shultzaberger) [music festival venues](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-venues) [bluegrass festivals](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/bluegrass-festivals) [band interviews](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/band-interviews) ###### [Inside Electric Larry Land — with Drummer Jesse Shultzaberger](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/electric-larry-land-jesse-shultzaberger) In episode 50 of the [Music Festivals Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/), I sit down with [Jesse Shultzaberger](https://www.jesseshultzaberger.com/), the drummer for [...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eZ_4es-wRw) 7 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 10 July 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/electric-larry-land-jesse-shultzaberger) [![Carter & Cleveland on Twin Fiddles & The Watermelon Pickers Festival](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Carter%20Cleveland%20BW.png?width=400&upsize=true&name=Carter%20Cleveland%20BW.png)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/carter-cleveland-watermelon-pickers-festival) [music festival recap](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-recap) [music festival venues](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-venues) ###### [Carter & Cleveland on Twin Fiddles & The Watermelon Pickers Festival](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/carter-cleveland-watermelon-pickers-festival) In episode 49 of the [Music Festivals Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/), we bring you a front-porch conversation with two of... 9 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 3 July 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/carter-cleveland-watermelon-pickers-festival) [![Billy Strings at the 53rd Charlotte Bluegrass Festival — A Recap](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Billy%20-%20Charlotte2.png?width=400&upsize=true&name=Billy%20-%20Charlotte2.png)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/billy-strings-charlotte-bluegrass-festival-recap) [music festival recap](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-recap) [music festival venues](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-venues) ###### [Billy Strings at the 53rd Charlotte Bluegrass Festival — A Recap](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/billy-strings-charlotte-bluegrass-festival-recap) In episode 48 of the [Music Festivals Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/), I take us deep into the very special 53rd Annual... 9 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 27 June 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/billy-strings-charlotte-bluegrass-festival-recap) [![All Good Now 2025 — Get a Festival Recap with Live Performances](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AGN.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=AGN.jpg)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/all-good-now-2025-festival-recap) [music festival recap](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-recap) [music festival venues](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/music-festival-venues) ###### [All Good Now 2025 — Get a Festival Recap with Live Performances](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/all-good-now-2025-festival-recap) In episode 47 of the [Music Festivals Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/), I deliver a full recap and documentary on the... 8 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 21 June 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/all-good-now-2025-festival-recap) [![Hookahville 60 Festival Recap — Ohio’s Longest Running Music Festival](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1x1%20Blog%20Photos%20Resized.png?width=400&upsize=true&name=1x1%20Blog%20Photos%20Resized.png)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/hookahville-60-festival-recap-ohios-longest-running-music-festival) [band interviews](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/band-interviews) ###### [Hookahville 60 Festival Recap — Ohio’s Longest Running Music Festival](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/hookahville-60-festival-recap-ohios-longest-running-music-festival) In episode 46 of the [Music Festivals Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/),  I recap Hookahville 60, an Ohio music festival that... 5 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 13 June 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/hookahville-60-festival-recap-ohios-longest-running-music-festival) [![Taylor Steele of The Love Preachers on Songwriting and Her Pickin' on Picknic Debut](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Taylor%20Steele.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=Taylor%20Steele.jpg)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/taylor-steele-the-love-preachers) [band interviews](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/band-interviews) ###### [Taylor Steele of The Love Preachers on Songwriting and Her Pickin' on Picknic Debut](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/taylor-steele-the-love-preachers) In episode 45 of the [Music Festivals Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/), I get to know Taylor Steele—singer, song-writer and... 6 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 6 June 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/taylor-steele-the-love-preachers) [![Dark Star Jubilee 2025 Recap: Vibes and Community at Legend Valley](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DSJ%202025-1.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=DSJ%202025-1.jpg)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/dark-star-jubilee-2025-recap) [band interviews](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/band-interviews) ###### [Dark Star Jubilee 2025 Recap: Vibes and Community at Legend Valley](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/dark-star-jubilee-2025-recap) In episode 44 of the [Music Festivals Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/), I take you inside the heart of the 12th annual Dark... 8 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 30 May 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/dark-star-jubilee-2025-recap) [![Watermelon Pickers Festival 2025 Preview with Producer Stacey Sinclair](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stacey%20Sinclair.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=Stacey%20Sinclair.jpg)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/watermelon-pickers-festival-2025-preview-stacey-sinclair) [band interviews](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/band-interviews) ###### [Watermelon Pickers Festival 2025 Preview with Producer Stacey Sinclair](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/watermelon-pickers-festival-2025-preview-stacey-sinclair) In episode 43 of the [Music Festivals Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/), I sat down with Stacey Sinclair, Producer of the 21st... 8 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 23 May 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/watermelon-pickers-festival-2025-preview-stacey-sinclair) [![Armchair Boogie’s Ben Majeska on Summer the Tour & Pickin' on Picknick](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ben%20majeska%20armchair%20boogie%201x1.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=ben%20majeska%20armchair%20boogie%201x1.jpg)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/armchair-boogie-ben-majeska-pickin-on-picknick) [band interviews](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/band-interviews) ###### [Armchair Boogie’s Ben Majeska on Summer the Tour & Pickin' on Picknick](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/armchair-boogie-ben-majeska-pickin-on-picknick) In episode 42 of the [Music Festivals Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/), I sat down with Ben Majeska—lead guitarist, vocalist,... 8 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 16 May 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/armchair-boogie-ben-majeska-pickin-on-picknick) [![Poe Rd. Music Sanctuary in Grand Rapids Ohio: 2025 Season Opener Recap](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Poe%20Rd%20Fly%20Over%20GIF%201x1.gif?width=400&upsize=true&name=Poe%20Rd%20Fly%20Over%20GIF%201x1.gif)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/poe-rd-music-sanctuary-grand-rapids-ohio) [band interviews](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/band-interviews) ###### [Poe Rd. Music Sanctuary in Grand Rapids Ohio: 2025 Season Opener Recap](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/poe-rd-music-sanctuary-grand-rapids-ohio) Episode 41 of [Music Festivals Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/), I’m back with a solo recap from the Poe Rd. Music Sanctuary... 7 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 9 May 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/poe-rd-music-sanctuary-grand-rapids-ohio) [![Pickin' on Picknic 2025 Preview with Ryan Kemp — A Decade of Bluegrass](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pickin25_1200x1200_lineup-1024x1024-2.webp?width=400&upsize=true&name=Pickin25_1200x1200_lineup-1024x1024-2.webp)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/pickin-on-picknic-preview-ryan-kemp) [band interviews](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/band-interviews) ###### [Pickin' on Picknic 2025 Preview with Ryan Kemp — A Decade of Bluegrass](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/pickin-on-picknic-preview-ryan-kemp) Episode 40 of [Music Festivals Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/), brings listeners an inside look at Missouri’s Pickin' on... 8 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 2 May 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/pickin-on-picknic-preview-ryan-kemp) [![Dark Star Jubilee Preview with Jeff Matson of Dark Star Orchestra](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jeff%20Mattson.png?width=400&upsize=true&name=Jeff%20Mattson.png)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/dark-star-jubilee-preview-with-jeff-matson-of-dark-star-orchestra) [band interviews](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/band-interviews) ###### [Dark Star Jubilee Preview with Jeff Matson of Dark Star Orchestra](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/dark-star-jubilee-preview-with-jeff-matson-of-dark-star-orchestra) In episode 39 of [Music Festivals Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/), Ihad the pleasure of chatting with [Jeff Mattson](https://youtu.be/3P203XRsMVk) from [...](http://www.darkstarorchestra.net/) 6 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 25 April 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/dark-star-jubilee-preview-with-jeff-matson-of-dark-star-orchestra) [![Camp Cosmic 2025 — Festival Recap with Exclusive Band Interviews](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Camp%20Cosmic%20Square%20600px.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=Camp%20Cosmic%20Square%20600px.jpg)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/camp-cosmic-2025-festival-review) [band interviews](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/band-interviews) ###### [Camp Cosmic 2025 — Festival Recap with Exclusive Band Interviews](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/camp-cosmic-2025-festival-review) In episode 38 of [Music Festivals Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/), I recap Camp Cosmic 2025, a music festival produced by... 6 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 24 April 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/camp-cosmic-2025-festival-review) [![No Hassles or Bad Attitudes: Dave Katz on 30 Years of Ekoostik Hookah](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Dave%20Katz%20Ekoostik%20Hookah.png?width=400&upsize=true&name=Dave%20Katz%20Ekoostik%20Hookah.png)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/dave-katz-ekoostik-hookah) [band interviews](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/band-interviews) ###### [No Hassles or Bad Attitudes: Dave Katz on 30 Years of Ekoostik Hookah](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/dave-katz-ekoostik-hookah) In episode 37 of [Music Festivals Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/), I was delighted to sit down with Dave Katz, founder and... 6 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 11 April 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/dave-katz-ekoostik-hookah) [![Rhythm & Sails: The Music Festival Voyage of a Lifetime](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rhythm%20and%20sails.jpg?width=400&upsize=true&name=rhythm%20and%20sails.jpg)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/rhythm-and-sails-music-festival-voyage) [band interviews](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/band-interviews) ###### [Rhythm & Sails: The Music Festival Voyage of a Lifetime](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/rhythm-and-sails-music-festival-voyage) In episode 36 of [Music Festivals Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/), we're setting sail on the voyage of a lifetime — a... 6 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 4 April 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/rhythm-and-sails-music-festival-voyage) [![So Many Stories to Tell: Ed McGee on 30 Years of Hookahville](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ed%20McGee%20Hookahville%20Headshot.png?width=400&upsize=true&name=Ed%20McGee%20Hookahville%20Headshot.png)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/ed-mcgee-hookahville) [band interviews](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/band-interviews) ###### [So Many Stories to Tell: Ed McGee on 30 Years of Hookahville](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/ed-mcgee-hookahville) In episode 35 of [Music Festivals Podcast](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/), I was privileged to sit down with one of my all time... 9 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 29 March 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/ed-mcgee-hookahville) [![Behind the Scenes of Dark Star Jubilee, All Good Now & 4848 Festival](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Trifesta%20Poster%20Cropped.png?width=400&upsize=true&name=Trifesta%20Poster%20Cropped.png)](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/dark-star-jubilee-all-good-now-4848-festival) [band interviews](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/tag/band-interviews) ###### [Behind the Scenes of Dark Star Jubilee, All Good Now & 4848 Festival](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/dark-star-jubilee-all-good-now-4848-festival) In episode 34 of Music Festivals Podcast, we go behind the scenes with Tim Walther and Janice... 9 minute read ![Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/hubfs/Neighbor%20N8%20-%20MFP%20Headshot.png) [Neighbor N8](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/author/neighbor-n8) 21 March 2025 [Read More](https://musicfestivalspodcast.com/blog/dark-star-jubilee-all-good-now-4848-festival) 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