Rumors: HFStival to return to Merriweather Sept. 18
After a four year hiatus, the HFStival could return to Merriweather Post Pavilion Sept. 18, according to local media news and gossip site DCRTV.
If the rumors are true, the lineup could include a where-are-they-now list of '90s acts such as Third Eye Blind (pictured), Fuel, Marcy Playground, Better Than Ezra, Billy Idol and Presidents of the USA.
Though HFS no longer exists as a terrestrial radio station, it continues to stream online and broadcast on 94.7's HD2 channel ...
Merriweather's publicist declined to comment and a call to HFS was not returned. I'll let you know as soon as I hear something concrete about the festival.
UPDATE: I spoke with Sam Rogers, a spokesman for CBS Radio in Washington, who confirmed that the festival is indeed happening. He wouldn't confirm where, when and who is headlining, though, but he said it's possible to have an HFStival without WHFS on the air.
"HFStival is a brand name," Rogers said. "People still have passion for the festival. We think it's a good idea. ... Virgin Fest is a brand name that doesn't have to have a radio station connected to it."
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
PUSA!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: spend the night OUT-SIDE! | April 22, 2010 9:09 AM
better than ezra??? i'm so there.
Posted by: Allan | April 22, 2010 9:18 AM
Thet better get Soundgarden!!!
Posted by: RON | April 22, 2010 9:19 AM
What about ZZTop and BuckCherry? Aren't all the kids crazy for those bands these days?
Posted by: Jeff | April 22, 2010 9:28 AM
Although that line-up may have been decent in 1997, I'll pass.
Posted by: Smirkman | April 22, 2010 9:36 AM
www.whfs.com confirms there'll be an HFSTival.
Posted by: JD | April 22, 2010 9:46 AM
That would be amazing!!! I would love a 90's reunion concert, although I would sorely miss Alice in Chains (with Layne, not the new guy)...
Posted by: Jessica | April 22, 2010 9:54 AM
that line-up is shat.
pass.
Posted by: mozman | April 22, 2010 10:18 AM
Such fond memories... I'd probably go, just to stay young and healthy.
Posted by: Mike | April 22, 2010 10:21 AM
Love Third Eye Blind! This is great news!
Posted by: Paulettew | April 22, 2010 10:22 AM
Who is their right mind would want to go see those bands? Billy Idol is the only one I like anymore. It's just the station being greedy and trying to make some money. They really need to get more modern acts than this to be successful.
Posted by: Scottieb | April 22, 2010 10:35 AM
there's absolutely no way i would pay to go to a 90's themed festival. it was great then, keep up with the times now, remain true to what hfs was (a breaking ground for new music), not what corporate radio has become (play lists of songs that were hits 10 - 15 years ago and should not still be in heavy rotation).
Posted by: cnelson | April 22, 2010 10:46 AM
They would have to put a really good lineup together for me to go or make it $30 again.
Posted by: Sarah | April 22, 2010 11:12 AM
Will it be the HFS Free Fest?? I'd hope so if they actually expect anyone to show up with a line-up like that!
Posted by: Dave the wave | April 22, 2010 11:13 AM
Umm, Scottieb, isn't "making money" what 100% of all businesses are in existence to do? Funny that you like Billy Idol, the oldest member of the rumored lineup.
Posted by: RL | April 22, 2010 11:20 AM
@ Jeff
zz top.... really??? the kids were into him about 25 years ago
Posted by: ryan | April 22, 2010 1:13 PM
@ ryan:
see last year's empty infield for the preakness.
@ the preakness:
this year's seems to be more of the same.
Posted by: Stagger Lee | April 22, 2010 3:33 PM
No chance in hell i would pay to see these washed up bands. They need to get more modernized, up to date bands for me to make an appearnce.
Posted by: P-Weezy | April 22, 2010 3:36 PM
Holy crap ... P-Weezy won't be in attendance? Better scrap the idea and start from scratch.
Posted by: HFSTival planner | April 22, 2010 3:46 PM
Wonderful news. Listening in Baltimore to 94.7 HFS2 on whfs.com (since leaving Baltimore not long after the now denuct Channel 104.3's debut in 08, and the WHFS format flip from talk to WJZ the Fan) the station has a nice mix of new music, lesser heard past hit from the 80s and 90s, and FREEFORM weekeds. Always good to hear just passing thru sessions, and former HFStival perfomances. Not to mention classic DJs like Cerphe, JB Trimmer, and Neci as well as Jerry during the day. Its a decent lineup with many talented bands. Plus the $20 price tag is sweet. I'll be there if possible.
Posted by: C Jones | August 14, 2010 12:42 AM