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Kah Bang Festival (Bangor, Maine)

jervin007jervin007 Posts: 3,182
edited August 2011 in Other Music
So, I have some friends who started putting on a festival (Kah-Bang) a few years back in Bangor, Maine that is growing in popularity. This will be the third year and line-up is the best by far and should be an amazing weekend. Last two years were OK, not really my style, but MMJ will be headlining it this year, as well as appearances by Grace Potter and Atmosphere. First year they drew about 2500 and last year 7000 (with headliners of OK Go and BOB). Should be a great turnout, so if you are in New England think about it and pump some money into Maine!!! They told me a weekend pass would be very affordable, and they still are in talks for a Friday night headliner.

Here is the lineup.

http://www.kahbang.com/music/lineup

The festival is actually a week long affair, with independent films being showed and art displays, and the music closing it out for the final weekend.
PJ:
2003 Mansfield: July 2
2004 Boston: Sept 28 & 29
2005 Montreal: Sept 15
2006 Boston: May 24 & 25
2008 Hartford: June 27, Mansfield: June 28,
2010 Boston: May 17
2013 Worcester: Oct 15, Hartford: Oct 25,
2016 Hampton: April 18, Raleigh: April 20 (cancelled), Columbia: April 21. Quebec: May 5. Boston (Fenway): August 7

EV Solo: Boston 8/2/08, Boston 6/16/11
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  • CantKeepmedownCantKeepmedown Portland, Maine Posts: 3,055
    I grew up an hour north of Bangor, and presently live about 2 hours south. I definitely plan on being there. I'll probably wait for individual day passes to go on sale, but am totally psyched for MMJ to be playing in central Maine :lol: Still sounds funny to hear.'

    Kudos to your friends for bringing some $$ into this great state.
  • jervin007jervin007 Posts: 3,182
    I should add that the music will be on the Bangor waterfront. Pretty nice area.

    Plus, all you outsiders can go check out Stephen Kings house!!

    You in Portland Can'tKeep?
    PJ:
    2003 Mansfield: July 2
    2004 Boston: Sept 28 & 29
    2005 Montreal: Sept 15
    2006 Boston: May 24 & 25
    2008 Hartford: June 27, Mansfield: June 28,
    2010 Boston: May 17
    2013 Worcester: Oct 15, Hartford: Oct 25,
    2016 Hampton: April 18, Raleigh: April 20 (cancelled), Columbia: April 21. Quebec: May 5. Boston (Fenway): August 7

    EV Solo: Boston 8/2/08, Boston 6/16/11
  • CantKeepmedownCantKeepmedown Portland, Maine Posts: 3,055
    jervin007 wrote:
    I should add that the music will be on the Bangor waterfront. Pretty nice area.

    Plus, all you outsiders can go check out Stephen Kings house!!

    You in Portland Can'tKeep?

    Sure am. Are you from around here? I'd love to hear how your buddies got MMJ to sign on.
  • kiljoythemercifulkiljoythemerciful Posts: 549
    Dom kicks arse!
  • BinauralJamBinauralJam Posts: 14,158
    jervin007 wrote:
    I should add that the music will be on the Bangor waterfront. Pretty nice area.

    Plus, all you outsiders can go check out Stephen Kings house!!

    You in Portland Can'tKeep?


    I have, big old red thing, very nice.
  • Brain of mJBrain of mJ Posts: 786
    As a former Maine resident, I'm glad to hear about this. Takes the sting away from not having Nateva, which could have blossomed if given a few more years.
  • awilkinsawilkins Posts: 984
    edited May 2011
    Any info on bands to be added?
    Post edited by awilkins on
  • okblueduckokblueduck Posts: 427
    I grew up in Bangor and will definitely be heading home to catch MMJ.
    Fenway 1 & 2 2016
    MSG 1 & 2 2016
    Central Park 2015
    Barclays 2, Seattle 2013
    MSG 1 & 2 2010
    Boston 1 & 2 2006
    Boston 1 2004
    Augusta 1996
  • jervin007jervin007 Posts: 3,182
    awilkins wrote:
    Any info on bands to be added?

    My friends told me that they will be announcing some more bands next week and I would be pleased. Also are supposed to announce single day passes. I don't think the lineup will get huge because of finances, but they are supposed to add another quality band or two and some supporting acts. Considering it will only be the third year, it will just get better if they sell well this year.
    PJ:
    2003 Mansfield: July 2
    2004 Boston: Sept 28 & 29
    2005 Montreal: Sept 15
    2006 Boston: May 24 & 25
    2008 Hartford: June 27, Mansfield: June 28,
    2010 Boston: May 17
    2013 Worcester: Oct 15, Hartford: Oct 25,
    2016 Hampton: April 18, Raleigh: April 20 (cancelled), Columbia: April 21. Quebec: May 5. Boston (Fenway): August 7

    EV Solo: Boston 8/2/08, Boston 6/16/11
  • okblueduckokblueduck Posts: 427
    Any chance "jervin" is Joe Ervin?
    Fenway 1 & 2 2016
    MSG 1 & 2 2016
    Central Park 2015
    Barclays 2, Seattle 2013
    MSG 1 & 2 2010
    Boston 1 & 2 2006
    Boston 1 2004
    Augusta 1996
  • jervin007jervin007 Posts: 3,182
    okblueduck wrote:
    Any chance "jervin" is Joe Ervin?

    Haha. Yes it is....who might this be?
    PJ:
    2003 Mansfield: July 2
    2004 Boston: Sept 28 & 29
    2005 Montreal: Sept 15
    2006 Boston: May 24 & 25
    2008 Hartford: June 27, Mansfield: June 28,
    2010 Boston: May 17
    2013 Worcester: Oct 15, Hartford: Oct 25,
    2016 Hampton: April 18, Raleigh: April 20 (cancelled), Columbia: April 21. Quebec: May 5. Boston (Fenway): August 7

    EV Solo: Boston 8/2/08, Boston 6/16/11
  • okblueduckokblueduck Posts: 427
    Haha hey Joe! It's Matt Morgan. Guess I'll be seeing ya up there!
    Fenway 1 & 2 2016
    MSG 1 & 2 2016
    Central Park 2015
    Barclays 2, Seattle 2013
    MSG 1 & 2 2010
    Boston 1 & 2 2006
    Boston 1 2004
    Augusta 1996
  • jervin007jervin007 Posts: 3,182
    okblueduck wrote:
    Haha hey Joe! It's Matt Morgan. Guess I'll be seeing ya up there!

    Matt! Haven't seen you since Bonnaroo! We will have to meet up. MMJ on the Bangor Waterfront..who would have seen this one coming? Haha
    PJ:
    2003 Mansfield: July 2
    2004 Boston: Sept 28 & 29
    2005 Montreal: Sept 15
    2006 Boston: May 24 & 25
    2008 Hartford: June 27, Mansfield: June 28,
    2010 Boston: May 17
    2013 Worcester: Oct 15, Hartford: Oct 25,
    2016 Hampton: April 18, Raleigh: April 20 (cancelled), Columbia: April 21. Quebec: May 5. Boston (Fenway): August 7

    EV Solo: Boston 8/2/08, Boston 6/16/11
  • CantKeepmedownCantKeepmedown Portland, Maine Posts: 3,055
    It says on the Kahbang page that Advanced Tickets are on sale May 27th. Is that the single day passes?
  • jervin007jervin007 Posts: 3,182
    CantKeepmedown wrote:
    It says on the Kahbang page that Advanced Tickets are on sale May 27th. Is that the single day passes?

    I'm not sure, but that would be my thought.
    PJ:
    2003 Mansfield: July 2
    2004 Boston: Sept 28 & 29
    2005 Montreal: Sept 15
    2006 Boston: May 24 & 25
    2008 Hartford: June 27, Mansfield: June 28,
    2010 Boston: May 17
    2013 Worcester: Oct 15, Hartford: Oct 25,
    2016 Hampton: April 18, Raleigh: April 20 (cancelled), Columbia: April 21. Quebec: May 5. Boston (Fenway): August 7

    EV Solo: Boston 8/2/08, Boston 6/16/11
  • jervin007jervin007 Posts: 3,182
    KahBang is excited to announce the addition of Lupe Fiasco to the lineup of the third annual KahBang Music Festival, held August 12th - 13th on the Bangor Waterfront. Lupe will join My Morning Jacket, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Chromeo, Atmosphere, and many others to round out the festival weekend. Individual day passes (NEW, on sale Friday @ 10am) and two-day passes are on sale now! [BUY TICKETS]

    Chicago-based rap artist Lupe Fiasco rose to prominence with 2006's critically acclaimed album Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor, which earned three Grammy nominations and one win for Best Urban/Alternative Performance for the album's hit single "Daydreamin'" as well as a top 10 spot on the Billboard 200. Known for his complex lyrics, innovative hooks, and laid back style, Lupe Fiasco is widely known as one of hip-hop's top performers, and boasts collaborations with Jay-Z, Kanye West, B.o.B, and countless others. His most recent album - the highly anticipated Lasers - was released on March 8th 2011, and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart.

    KAHBANG FRIDAY/SATURDAY LINEUP BREAKDOWN
    (FULL LINEUP TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!)

    FRIDAY NIGHT 8/12:
    LUPE FIASCO / GRACE POTTER AND THE NOCTURNALS / ATMOSPHERE / DOM / ATOMIC TOM / EVIDENCE / BLUEPRINT / PROF

    SATURDAY NIGHT 8/13:
    MY MORNING JACKET / CHROMEO / SURFER BLOOD / LADY LAMB AND THE BEEKEEPER
    PJ:
    2003 Mansfield: July 2
    2004 Boston: Sept 28 & 29
    2005 Montreal: Sept 15
    2006 Boston: May 24 & 25
    2008 Hartford: June 27, Mansfield: June 28,
    2010 Boston: May 17
    2013 Worcester: Oct 15, Hartford: Oct 25,
    2016 Hampton: April 18, Raleigh: April 20 (cancelled), Columbia: April 21. Quebec: May 5. Boston (Fenway): August 7

    EV Solo: Boston 8/2/08, Boston 6/16/11
  • CantKeepmedownCantKeepmedown Portland, Maine Posts: 3,055
    So, for those who have gone in the past, what type of sets are we looking at from the headliners (specifically MMJ)? Full on sets (20-25 songs) or more of a festival set (as they just did at the Hangout festival - 15 songs)?
  • okblueduckokblueduck Posts: 427
    Cya guys there Saturday for Chromeo and My Morning Jacket!
    Fenway 1 & 2 2016
    MSG 1 & 2 2016
    Central Park 2015
    Barclays 2, Seattle 2013
    MSG 1 & 2 2010
    Boston 1 & 2 2006
    Boston 1 2004
    Augusta 1996
  • jervin007jervin007 Posts: 3,182
    CantKeepmedown wrote:
    So, for those who have gone in the past, what type of sets are we looking at from the headliners (specifically MMJ)? Full on sets (20-25 songs) or more of a festival set (as they just did at the Hangout festival - 15 songs)?

    I think at this point they are giving MMJ a two hour block. I know Bangor has a curfew, but there is always the possibility that its broken and a fine is paid. Not sure if the band or promoters would be paying that though, so I guess it might depend on overall ticket sales. I am hoping for a similar set length to the october State Theatre show. Show was sick!
    PJ:
    2003 Mansfield: July 2
    2004 Boston: Sept 28 & 29
    2005 Montreal: Sept 15
    2006 Boston: May 24 & 25
    2008 Hartford: June 27, Mansfield: June 28,
    2010 Boston: May 17
    2013 Worcester: Oct 15, Hartford: Oct 25,
    2016 Hampton: April 18, Raleigh: April 20 (cancelled), Columbia: April 21. Quebec: May 5. Boston (Fenway): August 7

    EV Solo: Boston 8/2/08, Boston 6/16/11
  • jervin007jervin007 Posts: 3,182
    Bump for a sweet Maine festival.
    PJ:
    2003 Mansfield: July 2
    2004 Boston: Sept 28 & 29
    2005 Montreal: Sept 15
    2006 Boston: May 24 & 25
    2008 Hartford: June 27, Mansfield: June 28,
    2010 Boston: May 17
    2013 Worcester: Oct 15, Hartford: Oct 25,
    2016 Hampton: April 18, Raleigh: April 20 (cancelled), Columbia: April 21. Quebec: May 5. Boston (Fenway): August 7

    EV Solo: Boston 8/2/08, Boston 6/16/11
  • jervin007jervin007 Posts: 3,182
    Bump once again.

    Support local people bringing great music to Maine!

    While you're at it....visit Acadia National Park and Baxter State Park. Both awesome!
    PJ:
    2003 Mansfield: July 2
    2004 Boston: Sept 28 & 29
    2005 Montreal: Sept 15
    2006 Boston: May 24 & 25
    2008 Hartford: June 27, Mansfield: June 28,
    2010 Boston: May 17
    2013 Worcester: Oct 15, Hartford: Oct 25,
    2016 Hampton: April 18, Raleigh: April 20 (cancelled), Columbia: April 21. Quebec: May 5. Boston (Fenway): August 7

    EV Solo: Boston 8/2/08, Boston 6/16/11
  • jervin007jervin007 Posts: 3,182
    For my 1000th post, which only took me 3 years to achieve, I am going to plug my friends festival again.

    COME TO MAINE!!! :D:D
    PJ:
    2003 Mansfield: July 2
    2004 Boston: Sept 28 & 29
    2005 Montreal: Sept 15
    2006 Boston: May 24 & 25
    2008 Hartford: June 27, Mansfield: June 28,
    2010 Boston: May 17
    2013 Worcester: Oct 15, Hartford: Oct 25,
    2016 Hampton: April 18, Raleigh: April 20 (cancelled), Columbia: April 21. Quebec: May 5. Boston (Fenway): August 7

    EV Solo: Boston 8/2/08, Boston 6/16/11
  • EZ1221CEZ1221C Posts: 2,645
    I wish I could make it. Sweet lineup, glad to see the Gay Blades on there, killer band. Sounds like an all around good time.
    PLAY THE SOUTH
  • FenwayFaithfulFenwayFaithful Posts: 8,626
    I'll make it up there one of these years jervin. Can't do this year, but I'll get up there at some point. Maine kicks ass.

    edit: Bangor? I hardly know her. Sorry, couldn't resist.
    "FF, I've heard the droning about the Sawx being the baby dolls. Yeah, I get it, you guys invented baseball and suffered forever. I get it." -JearlPam0925
  • jervin007jervin007 Posts: 3,182
    FenwayFaithful wrote:
    edit: Bangor? I hardly know her. Sorry, couldn't resist.
    :lol::lol:

    Well, the girl in charge of booking bands used to work for MMJ's management company. That is why they were able to book them to headline. She has good connections in the industry, so hopefully that bodes well for future festivals.

    I am going to push for The National and TV on the Radio for next year, but if this years festival does well maybe it could open the door for slightly bigger acts like Black Keys, etc. Here's hoping! :D
    PJ:
    2003 Mansfield: July 2
    2004 Boston: Sept 28 & 29
    2005 Montreal: Sept 15
    2006 Boston: May 24 & 25
    2008 Hartford: June 27, Mansfield: June 28,
    2010 Boston: May 17
    2013 Worcester: Oct 15, Hartford: Oct 25,
    2016 Hampton: April 18, Raleigh: April 20 (cancelled), Columbia: April 21. Quebec: May 5. Boston (Fenway): August 7

    EV Solo: Boston 8/2/08, Boston 6/16/11
  • EZ1221CEZ1221C Posts: 2,645
    jervin007 wrote:
    I am going to push for The National and TV on the Radio for next year, but if this years festival does well maybe it could open the door for slightly bigger acts like Black Keys, etc. Here's hoping! :D
    I think I would have to make the trip for the National
    PLAY THE SOUTH
  • awilkinsawilkins Posts: 984
    Looks like I may be going to this and camping; I just hope MMJ can play longer than 2 hours!
  • jervin007jervin007 Posts: 3,182
    awilkins wrote:
    Looks like I may be going to this and camping; I just hope MMJ can play longer than 2 hours!

    Agreed. Fingers crossed!!
    PJ:
    2003 Mansfield: July 2
    2004 Boston: Sept 28 & 29
    2005 Montreal: Sept 15
    2006 Boston: May 24 & 25
    2008 Hartford: June 27, Mansfield: June 28,
    2010 Boston: May 17
    2013 Worcester: Oct 15, Hartford: Oct 25,
    2016 Hampton: April 18, Raleigh: April 20 (cancelled), Columbia: April 21. Quebec: May 5. Boston (Fenway): August 7

    EV Solo: Boston 8/2/08, Boston 6/16/11
  • awilkinsawilkins Posts: 984
    jervin007 wrote:
    awilkins wrote:
    Looks like I may be going to this and camping; I just hope MMJ can play longer than 2 hours!

    Agreed. Fingers crossed!!
    You should talk to your friends... :ugeek:
  • jervin007jervin007 Posts: 3,182
    awilkins wrote:
    jervin007 wrote:
    awilkins wrote:
    Looks like I may be going to this and camping; I just hope MMJ can play longer than 2 hours!

    Agreed. Fingers crossed!!
    You should talk to your friends... :ugeek:

    Haha. I will next weekend. I am sure MMJ would be willing to play a long set, but it all depends on the city and community because the show is outside. I'll keep you posted.
    PJ:
    2003 Mansfield: July 2
    2004 Boston: Sept 28 & 29
    2005 Montreal: Sept 15
    2006 Boston: May 24 & 25
    2008 Hartford: June 27, Mansfield: June 28,
    2010 Boston: May 17
    2013 Worcester: Oct 15, Hartford: Oct 25,
    2016 Hampton: April 18, Raleigh: April 20 (cancelled), Columbia: April 21. Quebec: May 5. Boston (Fenway): August 7

    EV Solo: Boston 8/2/08, Boston 6/16/11
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