Sounds of Summer

Looking for an excuse to get out of town this summer? Just let your ears be your guide.

You cried over Coachella and balled your little eyes out after Bonnaroo, but have no fear fellow audiophiles because festival season is far from over. From Summerfest to Lollapalozza, here’s to a rockin’ rest of the summer.

Summerfest (June 29-July 3 and July 5-10): Milwakee’s biggest festivals is actually the largest in the world in terms of attendance with hundreds of thousands of people visiting 12 stages each year. The best part of the festival? There is literally something for everyone’s musical taste. For example: This year’s headliners include the likes of Kanye West, Katy Perry, Kid Rock, Hall & Oats, Def Leppard and The Black Keys. Check out the full line up and plan your vacation days accordingly.

Lollapalooza (August 5-7): A festival that really needs no introduction, but just in case you live under a rock, this Chicago based festival is a destination. Check out the likes of  Foo Fighters, Coldplay and Muse just to drop a few atomic bomb sized names.

Outside Lands (August 12-14): With music, art, food and wine, the fact that this festival is in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park is a major added bonus. Rather than camping out in a remote location, patrons of this festival can take a break from the action and explore the historical Fisherman’s Wharf or meander down Haight Ashbury. More appearances from Muse and The Black Keys along with MGMT, The Decemberists and a reunion performance by The Shins.

Taos Mountain Festival (August 20-21): It may be a little under the radar (New Mexico, that is) but this three-year-old festival is cheap and close. Enjoy a relaxing mountain getaway while soaking in the sounds of Dangermuffin, Afroman and Matishyahu.

Go forth and listen.

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