Archive for September, 2010

Footage shot by Kenny Howell

Footage shot by Kenny Howell

Check out France’s PHOENIX as they perform at the gorgeous Open Air Theatre on the San Diego State University campus. Definitely one of the best shows I have seen this year with a motherloade of catchy melodies against a backdrop of a spectacular light show.

Footage shot by Kenny Howell

Footage shot by Kenny Howell

Check out PARAMORE ending their Honda Civic Tour in Anaheim, CA before heading overseas until late November.

THE CULT performed at Los Angeles’s 93.1 JACK-FM radio show at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, CA. They premiered “Everyman and Woman is a Star” from their latest release ‘Capsule One’ CD/DVD/

Footage shot by Kenny Howell

Footage shot by Kenny Howell

A Three-Day Celebration Of Music, Sports and Conservation in Lincoln, NH

PETERBOROUGH, N.H. – Staying true to its heritage of celebrating the outdoors and reinforcing its commitment to conservation and the outdoors community, the Nor’easter is a three day celebration of Music, Sport and Conservation in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Today, The Nor’easter has announced the complete line up for the Nor’easter Festival Main Stage September 24^th-25^th (tickets at www.noreaster.ems.com).

The 2010 Nor’easter Main Stage features an energetic and eclectic lineup that includes: The Gaslight Anthem, Dr. Dog, The Walkmen, !!! (Chk, Chk, Chk), Eli “Paperboy” Reed and the True Loves,  Alberta Cross, Rubblebucket, The Constellations, Sean Bones, Javelin, Tan Vampires, AmPm, AdeeM and The Super Secret Project (Granite State of Mind).

As Festival Organizer Pete Ward explains “Like the outdoors community itself, the Nor’easter Main Stage is an energetic, fun and diverse home to folks from all walks of life.”

The Nor’easter is the Northeast’s premiere mountain life festival, combining multiple outdoor sports, conservation efforts and the Northeast’s premier music lineup. Taking place Friday, September 24, 2010 through Sunday, September 26, 2010, at Loon Mountain in Lincoln, NH, the three-day event will include: two days of music, pro rock climbing at The Unified Bouldering Championships Pro Tour Championships (www.boulderingcomps.com), An international Cyclocross race and even a costume “Fun run” with top musical acts, professional athletes and the Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing School, a volunteer conservation project organized in partnership with the White Mountain National Forest, a social camping atmosphere for overnight guests, and more. And perhaps most important, a portion of the weekend’s proceeds will benefit the Conservation Alliance (www.conservationalliance.com), an outdoor advocate group that engages outdoor businesses to help protect and conserve threatened wild places for their habitat and recreation values.

For more information and tickets, visit: www.noreaster.ems.com.

About Eastern Mountain Sports

Founded in 1967 by two New England rock climbers and based in Peterborough, N.H., Eastern Mountain Sports is one of the nation’s leading outfitters of outdoor gear, clothing, footwear and accessories with 64 retail stores in 12 states.  Eastern Mountain Sports designs and sells products for outdoor adventurers who participate in a variety of sports, such as mountaineering, backpacking, camping, hiking, adventure racing, climbing, kayaking, mountain biking and snow sports.  More information is available at www.ems.com.

About Loon Mountain

Loon Mountain is New England’s most-accessible mountain resort destination featuring 2,100’ vertical, 55 trails, 6 tree skiing areas, 5 award-winning terrain parks, superpipe, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating and snow tubing. Located just two hours north of Boston and three miles from Interstate 93, Loon was rated #1 for Access and #7 Resort in the East by readers of SKI Magazine in 2009. During summer and fall, Loon features NH’s longest scenic gondola skyride, horseback riding, climbing wall, mountain bike rentals and tours. Loon is located in the White Mountain National Forest and is operated by Boyne Resorts in partnership with the USDA-Forest Service. More information is available at www.loonmtn.com.