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New festivals come and go these days, but the new
Interlocken Festival taking place in central Virginia this September looks like
it will have the magnitude to make an impact on the live music scene of
today. Taking place September 5-8 in Arrington, VA, the
Interlocken Festival will feature alternating continuous performances on two
main stages. Unlike most other
festivals, there will be fewer bands playing full two hour sets. Many of the headlining bands’ performances
will feature unique collaborations and many featured acts will each be playing
on multiple nights throughout the four days of music heaven. May 21st saw the first
announcement of confirmed artists, and one would have to think that this might
be the new Rothbury. Coming right out of
the gate they announce multiple sets from four of the biggest and best jambands
around today. We will see three nights
of Furthur, two nights of Widespread Panic, two nights of The String Cheese
Incident, and two nights of The Black Crowes.
Interlocken adds a unique flare to the spectacle by featuring an
exclusive special performance of Workingman’s Dead for one of the Furthur sets. Widespread Panic will feature John
Fogerty one night, and String Cheese will feature Zac Brown one night. Top it all off with Neil Young and Crazy
Horse and you have the workings of what could become a yearly event that is not
to be missed.