Starscape lineup announced
Jam band the Disco Biscuits, hip-hop pioneer Slick Rick (pictured), Johnny Rabb's Biodiesel, Future Rock and others will headline this year's Starscape Music Festival, organizers announced today.The festival -- which turns 10 this year -- takes place June 7 in Fort Armistead Park, and features roughly 30 bands and DJs in five performance areas.
"This is the biggest we've ever gone with the lineup," said Evan Weinstein of Steez Promo, which books the festival.
Last year's Starscape drew about 7,000 people to the park. This year, Weinstein expects more.
Slick Rick will be backed by an eight-piece live band.
Early bird tickets start at $39.50 and go on sale March 25.
For a full lineup and more information, check out the festival's MySpace page.
(AP Photo)
Erik Maza is a features reporter at the Baltimore Sun. He writes for several sections of the Sun paper and contributes weekly columns on music and nightlife. He also writes and edits the Midnight Sun blog. He often covers entertainment, business, and the business of entertainment. Occasionally, he writes about Four Loko, The Block, the liquor board, and those who practice "
Comments
Starscape is always a good time.
Posted by: C Double | March 19, 2008 11:37 AM
i need an eye patch like that one
Posted by: Brad | March 19, 2008 5:22 PM
Slick Rick actually lost an eye, not just for looks
Posted by: Mike W. 1000 | March 19, 2008 6:07 PM
Yes, Slick Rick lost an eye. Yes, that patch is just for looks. :)
Posted by: Mark Twain | March 20, 2008 12:31 PM