Summer is almost here! After a couple of stressful weeks here at VCSU with online classes and the flood, I am definitely looking forward to the summer and all it has to offer. NO school or homework, warm weather, camping, the lakes, and MUSIC.
Around the Midwest area, we have quite a few music festivals happening during the summer. Last year after my boyfriend returned from Iraq, I promised him a fun-filled summer. We attended Moondance, We-Fest, and countless other concerts. Music and concerts are a huge part of my summer.
The line-ups for Moondance, Moondance-Jammin Country, and We-Fest, are all very good this year. Journey is at Moondance so my boyfriend should be thrilled! All of these music festivals offer my favorite summer activities: Camping, drinking, hanging out with friends, and listening to great music.
There are plenty of other smaller music events occurring around our area that I will be attending, most occurring in Fargo at the fairgrounds. This year, the Red River Valley Fair has some newer artists to offer for concerts in the grandstands. Zac Brown Band, a new favorite amongst my friends will be performing along with other newbies Gloriana and Joey and Rory. They will also be joined by veterans Diamond Rio and Joe Diffie.
Rib-Fest is another smaller music festival that is wayyyy cheaper than We-Fest. For just a few bucks you can enjoy Rodney Atkins, Eve 6, 32 Below, and others. Plus you can feast on ribs and enjoy being outside.
Not only are music festivals a big part of my summer, but music in general. I always have my i-pod with me when I am mowing the lawn, or going for a walk. Whenever I am camping with friends, we usually have the key turned back in someone’s vehicle and the windows rolled down so we can listen to tunes while setting up the tent and sitting around a campfire.
Hopefully my blogs this semester have shown you how much music affects our lives every day. Think about how much money we spend on CD’s, downloads, concerts, etc. It is crazy! Enjoy your summer and enjoy the music!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
Giving Back to the Flood Fighters
It finally seems like all of the flood related chaos is winding down. Dikes are being torn down in Fargo, and sandbags are being removed in many towns around the state. Guard units are finally being sent home after some of them (including my boyfriend, Levi’s) have been on active duty for the past six weeks. Our state is finally getting back to “normal” after communities rallied together to help save the Peace Garden State.
We are all grateful for the efforts put towards the flood by everyone in the surrounding area, but what have we done to show thanks? I am sure lots of hugs and thank you’s were given the past month to let those who helped out saving our state from flood waters that their help was appreciate, but the city of Fargo and the Fargo Marathon Organization are really wanting to give back to the community.
This weekend on Saturday the 9th, the Fargo Marathon Organization will be paying for a free benefit for those who helped out in the flood of 2009. The city of Fargo is not paying for it, rather the money will come out of the money saved up from the marathon’s non-profit organization.
Where does music play into all of this you might ask? After the Fargo Marathon, starting at 6 pm and going until 10 pm, Johnny Holm and 32 Below, two popular local bands will be playing free concerts to the public in the Fargodome. Going along with the free concert, there will be free parking, beverages, and food offered to EVERYONE at any age.
32 Below was scheduled to play this year at our final dance at VCSU. I was really bummed out and upset with Mother Nature upon hearing this. . . I can’t pass up a 32 Below Concert! The band cancelled many of their shows in the month of April to help sandbag in their hometown of Fargo North Dakota. The band is looking forward to giving back to their community by performing this concert.
Even though no alcohol will be served at the concert (it is for all ages and they don’t feel it would be appropriate) I encourage everyone around the area to come to the concerts! Especially if you helped out with the flood like most of us did.
If you have never seen either band before, I assure you a good time, they are both amazing performers and put on a fun show. They are all about the fans. They are all about the people, and on Saturday it is a show giving back to the people.
Come support friends and family in the marathon and celebrate the flood being taken care of. I will be there, hope you will too!
We are all grateful for the efforts put towards the flood by everyone in the surrounding area, but what have we done to show thanks? I am sure lots of hugs and thank you’s were given the past month to let those who helped out saving our state from flood waters that their help was appreciate, but the city of Fargo and the Fargo Marathon Organization are really wanting to give back to the community.
This weekend on Saturday the 9th, the Fargo Marathon Organization will be paying for a free benefit for those who helped out in the flood of 2009. The city of Fargo is not paying for it, rather the money will come out of the money saved up from the marathon’s non-profit organization.
Where does music play into all of this you might ask? After the Fargo Marathon, starting at 6 pm and going until 10 pm, Johnny Holm and 32 Below, two popular local bands will be playing free concerts to the public in the Fargodome. Going along with the free concert, there will be free parking, beverages, and food offered to EVERYONE at any age.
32 Below was scheduled to play this year at our final dance at VCSU. I was really bummed out and upset with Mother Nature upon hearing this. . . I can’t pass up a 32 Below Concert! The band cancelled many of their shows in the month of April to help sandbag in their hometown of Fargo North Dakota. The band is looking forward to giving back to their community by performing this concert.
Even though no alcohol will be served at the concert (it is for all ages and they don’t feel it would be appropriate) I encourage everyone around the area to come to the concerts! Especially if you helped out with the flood like most of us did.
If you have never seen either band before, I assure you a good time, they are both amazing performers and put on a fun show. They are all about the fans. They are all about the people, and on Saturday it is a show giving back to the people.
Come support friends and family in the marathon and celebrate the flood being taken care of. I will be there, hope you will too!
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