Category Archives: Musikfest Week

Musikfest Week ∞ Friday

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Duke of Straw

We bring this festive week to an end with one of my all-time favorite Musikfest acts: The Two Man Gentlemen Band.  There are two reasons to celebrate their appearance this year: they go from the Main Street Stage (small time) … Continue reading →

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Musikfest Week ∞ Thursday

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Duke of Straw

The Arrogant Worms are a comedy-folk trio from Canada.  They have been to Musikfest many times.  And with each performance they continue to make the crowds laugh.  Make ‘em happy.  You can’t see The Worms and go home sad. If … Continue reading →

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Musikfest Week ∞ Wednesday

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Duke of Straw

One of the best parts about Musikfest is discovering new music.  With about 500 different concerts over the course of 10 days, you are bound to see something cool/someone you’ve never seen. I’m looking forward to seeing Trombone Shorty.  SiriusXM’s … Continue reading →

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Musikfest Week ∞ Tuesday

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Duke of Straw

Kira Wiley is probably best known for her song “Colors”, which was featured in a Dell commercial.  It hails from her album “Dance For The Sun”.  Which she calls a “Yoga Songs For Kids”.  We listen in the car and … Continue reading →

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Musikfest Week ∞ Monday

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Duke of Straw

Plain and simple, Musikfest = highlight of every summer for The Family Straw.  Duke Jr. has been asking if tt’s “Musikfest tonight?” since the end of May.  While, the annual ten day fest starts Friday.  And to celebrate, I’ll be … Continue reading →

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Musikfest Week ∞ Los Straightjackets

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Duke of Straw

If there is one band that comes regularly to Musikfest that I am always excited about, it is the Mexican wrestling max wearing surf group Los Straightjackets. If you have never seen them live, do yourself a favor and check … Continue reading →

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Musikfest Week ∞ Frog Holler

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Duke of Straw

If there is one band I am most excited for to see at this year’s Musikfest (and Philly Folk Fest) is Frog Holler. Their 2009 release – Believe It Or Not – may (believe or not) crack my favorite for … Continue reading →

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Musikfest Week ∞ Alison Brown

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Duke of Straw

I first saw Allison at the Philly Folk Fest (which will have its own week soon). She is a tremendous banjo picker who melds folk with jazz. She is playing Musikfest on Saturday August 1. Listen:Alison Brown ∞ Everybody’s Talkin’ … Continue reading →

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