Preview: Nor'easter Festival - Loon Mountain 9.24-26
Friday, September 17, 2010 at 10:00AM 
Well, the days are getting shorter and nights are getting colder - it can only mean one thing: summer is over. However, before we all resign ourselves to the fact that another cold, dark New England winter is fast approaching, there's one last chance to load up the car, pop in a mixtape and head out in search of music, sun and good times.
The EMS-sponsored Nor'easter Festival (Sept 24-26) has all the right ingredients - a beautiful setting at Loon Mountain in Lincoln, NH (just 2 hours from Boston), a fantastic lineup of artists and free on-site camping. The 3 day festival is anchored by indie heavyweights The Gaslight Anthem, The Walkmen, Dr. Dog and !!! - along with a killer mix of lesser-known acts; Eli "Paperboy" Reed, Alberta Cross, Javelin, Sean Bones, Rubblebucket and more. Besides the music there will be pro rock climbing and cyclocross events, sunrise yoga and a costume "fun run" (whatever that means). To top it off, a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Conservation Alliance.
Tickets are only $75 for the entire weekend, which includes onsite camping - a great deal if you ask me. Camping space is limited, so it's recommended that you get tickets ASAP. For those that can't make it up to NH for the festivities, be sure to check out visible voice for complete festival coverage. In the meantime, here are a few free downloads from Nor'easter artists:
The Walkmen - Woe Is Me
The Gaslight Anthem - Bring It On
Dr. Dog - Take Me Into Town
Eli "Paperboy" Reed - Just Like Me
Alberta Cross - Low Man
Sean Bones - Let's Do Something Else
Javelin - Moscow 1980
