July Will Not Be Complete Unless You Go To One of These Six Music Festivals

In Buzz, Music Festivals by JoLow

There are an absurd amount of music festivals in July, making it the month for music festival fans across the world. Choosing our favorite ones is a challenge we happily embrace.

Wanderlust – Aspen/Snowmass

Date: July 2 – 5 2015
Location: Snowmass Village, CO
Headliners: Moby, MC YOGI, DJ Drez, Lee Fields & The Expressions
F4L Picks: High & Mighty Brass Band, Beatgypsy, Trevor Exter
Why This Fest: Wanderlust focuses mainly on Yoga, will take festival goers on a spiritual journey.  This festival also includes music, an intimate speaker series, meditation, outdoor activities and multiple workshops. Located in the beautiful mountains of Colorado it will be a perfect festival to get a way from it all and recharge your batteries.

Paradise City 

Date: July 4-5 2015
Location: Park, Belgium
Headliners: Gus Gus, Flight Facilities, Art Department, Kolsch
F4L Picks: Adana Twins, Soul Clao, Jazzanova Live, Adana Twins
Why This Fest: This new “green festival” looks to bring together electronic and indie music with stunning scenery and plenty of room to lose yourself in dance. The festival takes place at The “Domein van Ribaucourt” where festival goers can find a beautiful castle from the 15th century surrounded by a beautiful park and a lot of water.  This is a great opportunity for festival goers to be a part of something new!

 

All Good Music Festival

Date: July 9 -11 2015
Location: Summit Point,
Headliners: Primus, moe., CAKE, Thievery Corporation, Lotus, SOJA
F4L Picks: John Butler Trio, Yonder Mountain String Band, Lettuce, Balkan Beat Box, The Motet, Railroad Earth, Drop Electric
Why This Fest: All Good takes place in the scenic Berry Hills Farm at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The Festivals embraces the celebration  of “life, music, community and spirit.” The main goal of the festival creator was to “carry out the same tradition he found in the lots of the Grateful Dead shows and the community surrounding them.” Check this festival out if this is a culture you want to get in touch with.

Northern Nights

Date: July 17-19 2015
Location: Piercy, CA
Headliners: Black Star, Gold Panda, Shlomo,
F4L Picks: Goldfish, Awesome Tapes Boiler Room, G Jones, Ayla Nereo, Slow Magic, Goldlink
Why This Fest: This boutique festival is tucked away in Cook’s Valley Campground, right on the lazy Eel River, surrounded by the Redwood Forest. Northern Nights is a perfect intimate escape that includes art, comedy, yoga and multiple workshops. This is a festival that combines love, music and nature.

Global Dance Festival Colorado

Date: July 17 -19 2015
Location: Morrison, CO
Headliners:  Tiesto, Kaskade, Above & Beyond, Flosstradamus, Benni Benassi, Datsik
F4L Picks: Seven Lions, AVIVA, Illenium, Goldfish, Vanic, Trippy Turtle
Why This Fest: Global Dance Fest Colorado takes place at Red Rocks Amphitheater, arguably the greatest venue in the world. The world famous venue has become a home for EDM artists to showcase their unique sounds and off the wall or in the case “off the rocks” light shows. The  massive lineup  features a wide range of DJs from all around the world. Make sure to check out the smaller stage at the top of the Red Rocks stage that will surely pack some big acts and fantastic  views.

Gathering Of The Vibes

Date: July 31 – Aug 2 2015
Location: Bridgeport, CT
Headliners:  Warren Haynes & The Seaside All Stars, String Cheese Incident, Wilco, Ben Harper, Greg Allman
F4L Picks: Warren Haynes ft Railroad Earth, The Word, Lettuce, Greensky Bluegrass
Why This Fest: Celebrating its 20th year, Gathering Of The Vibes is a special festival that takes place seaside. The festival allows attendees to arrive by boat, and keep their boat parked at the festival. Living on a boat and being at music festival definitely “gathers” some pretty great vibes.