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Press.

“Top 15 festivals of 2009″ ~ Outside Magazine

“Top 33 festivals of 2008″ ~ Paste Magazine

“Top 10 events in the state” ~ Kentucky Tourism Council

“The cream of the crop” ~ The Discovery Channel

“A major accomplishment” ~ Velocity Weekly

“The best festival in Louisville” ~ LEO Readers Choice Awards 09′, 07′

“Top 20 events of the Southeast” ~ Southeast Tourism Society

“Top 101 things to do in America” ~ SPIN Magazine

“A piece of history” ~ Kentucky Kernel

“Forecastle will rock you” ~ Pitchfork Media

“Impressive, stratospheric levels of amazingdom” ~ Paste Magazine

“A day of solidarity and equal expression” ~ The Courier-Journal

“A scene where cultures converge and the people come together” ~ LEO

“A new kind of festival, with unlimited potential” ~ The Courier-Journal

Fans.

“Forecastle has put Louisville on the map.”

~ Ashley Cox | Waterfront Development Corp.

“We love Forecastle. It was our first time playing, and we had a great time. We will definitely be back.”

~ JoJo Herman | Widespread Panic

“Inspiring and unforgettable. A great event attracting all sorts of people.”

~ Sean Hoban | Indiana University

“Unique and engaging, the event turned out a large, diverse, and eclectic crowd for a day of whimsical art, passionate issues, and enthusiastic music.”

~ Howard Creech | Eopinions.com

“Traveling from Florida, and I am so glad I decided to go to Forecastle instead of Lollapalooza. I’ve been to a lot of festivals, and this was one of the best.”

~ Bob King | Festival Enthusiast

Press Coverage.

Feb. 18th, 2010: “Forecastle Fest Announces Artists to Create New Works” by WRFL

The ninth Forecastle Festival, which is still more than four months away, has lined up artists to create works that reflect the event’s theme of music, art and activism. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer reports. Read more>>

Feb. 18th, 2010: “GLI Announces Silver Fleur-De-Lis Award winners” by Buisness First

GE, 21c Museum Hotel and Forecastle Festival founder J.K. McKnight Friday were named recipients of the 2010 Silver Fleur-De-Lis awards by Greater Louisville Inc., the metro chamber of commerce. The awards recognize contributions that make Louisville a better place to work and live. Read more>>

Feb. 8th, 2010: “Share Your Talents at Forecastle” by Louisville.com

Most people would give their dominant hand for a chance to be featured at the 2010 Forecastle Festival. After all, it is one of the city’s major events – second, perhaps, only to the Derby – and organizers are expecting more than 25,000 attendees at this year’s festival. Read more>>

January 21st, 2010: “Behind the Music” by The Courier-Journal

Halfway to Forecastle will rock Louisville Saturday. But before the bands take the stage, you can get an inside track on the world of independent music publishing. The music-networking event “Survival Kit 2K10: The Path to Relevance in the New Decade,” will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Green Building, 732 E. Market St. There will be a Q&A and discussion with Read more>>

January 21st, 2010: “JanSport announces Battle of the Bands Winner” by Filter Magazine

JanSport has announced Quinn Erwin as the Grand Prize Winner of its online Battle of the Bands competition. Erwin was officially announced as the winner of JanSport’s Battle of the Bands competition at the Halfway to Forecastle show in Louisville, Kentucky on January 23. Read more>>

December 20th, 2009: “Halfway to Forecastle Moves to Larger Venue” by The Dallas Morning News

The venue for the third annual “Halfway to Forecastle” mini-fest has been changed. The event, taking place Jan. 23, originally was scheduled to take place at The Electric Blue. The new location is The Pointe, 1205 E. Washington St., a 90,000-square-foot former industrial warehouse converted into a modern green building. Read more>>

December 18th, 2009: “Forecastle Moves to Larger Venue” by The Courier-Journal

December 10th, 2009: “Halfway to Forecastle Mini-Fest Announced” by Jambase

The Forecastle Festival has announced the lineup to the third annual Halfway to Forecastle mini-fest, January 23, 2010 in downtown Louisville, KY. The event will feature an all-electronic music lineup for the first time in the festival’s history, with artists performing on three stages inside the 20,000 square foot industrial warehouse, The Electric Blue. Read more>>

December 4th, 2009: “THE BUZZ: Halfway to Forecastle mini-music fest” by The Courier-Journal

The third annual “Halfway to Forecastle” minifest Jan. 23 will be an electronic explosion. The event, marking a half year before the massive Forecastle Festival in July, will take place at The Electric Blue, 835 E. Main St. All of this year’s “Halfway” acts make electronic music, and artists include Chicago’s Kid Sister, LA Riots, Trash Yourself, Jesse Jamz and Kid Color. Read more>>

December 3rd, 2009: “Halfway to Forecastle offers Kid Sister, LA Riots as early tease” by Consequence of Sound

Ahead of the annual mid-summer classic known as the Forecastle Festival, the organizers behind the event will look to give festival-goers an early taste of what is to come. On January 23rd, the third annual Halfway to Forecastle concert will bring the likes of Kid Sister, LA Riots, Jesse Jamz, and Kid Color among others to The Electric Blue in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. In addition to live music, the event will feature a nautically-themed fashion show, light and laser shows, live graffiti artists, ice sculptures, break dancing, poster signings, and more. Fun indeed. Read more>>

December 3rd, 2009: “Kid Sister playing Louisville’s Halfway to Forecastle in Jan” by You Ain’t No Picasso

It’s starting to get chilly in Kentucky (first snow was yesterday!), so pay attention those wanting to warm up. The Forecastle Festival is putting on their annual Halfway to Forecastle festival in January with Kid Sister headlining. It’s an all-electronic musical event that will also be featuring live graffiti artists, ice sculptures, break dancing and other fun events. Read more>>

December 3rd, 2009: “Halfway to Forecastle is set” by Louisville.com

Seems like time flies because the Halfway to Forecastle festival is set and ready to roll on January 23. The event features all electronic music and will be the first concert event hosted at The Electric Blue warehouse facility, a 20,000 square foot behemoth at 835 East Main (Main between Shelby and Campbell streets). Read more>>

December 3rd, 2009: “Halfway to Forecastle Line-Up Announced” by Plug-In Music

The Forecastle Festival has announced the lineup to the third annual “Halfway to Forecastle” mini-fest, January 23rd in downtown Louisville, KY. The event will feature an all-electronic music line-up for the first time in the festival’s history, with artists performing on three stages inside The Electric Blue: The first official concert hosted inside the 20,000 square foot industrial warehouse. Read more>>

December 3rd, 2009: “Halfway to Forecastle Line-Up Announced” by Cincy Music

December 3rd, 2009: “Halfway to Forecastle Line-Up Announced” by Backseat Sandbar

All electronic line-up featuring Kid Sister, LA Riots, Trash Yourself, and more LOUISVILLE, KY – The Forecastle Festival has announced the lineup to the third annual “Halfway to Forecastle” mini-fest, January 23rd in downtown Louisville, KY. Read more>>

December 3rd, 2009: “Louisville’s Halfway to Forecastle Announced” by ICT Magazine

December 3rd, 2009: “Halfway to Forecastle Announced” by Velocity

The line-up for Halfway to Forecastle has been announced, which will be Jan. 23 and feature Kid Sister, LA Riots, Trash Yourself, and more. Read more>>

December 3rd, 2009: “Halfway to Forecastle” by Louisville Music News

Forecastle Fest organizer JK McKnight has organized an all-electronic show for the “Halfway To Forecastle” mini-fest, set for 9 p.m., January 23 at The Electric Blue, 835 E. Main St. Louisville, KY. The event will be the first official concert hosted inside the 20,000 square foot industrial warehouse. Read more>>

December 3rd, 2009: “Halfway to Forecastle Announced” by Blue Line

The line-up for the Third Annual “Halfway to Forecastle” event, on Jan 23 has been announced. The event features a couple of firsts: the first all-electronic line-up in the festival’s history as well as the first official concert in Electric Blue, a 20,000 square foot industrial warehouse space in Louisville, with artists performing on 3 stages. Read more>>

July 31st, 2009: “Forecastle Festival’s Extraordinary Evolution ” by Hear / Say

The first Forecastle Festival in 2002 was produced with $500 and without sponsorship. Focusing on celebrating the camaraderie of the Louisville art-scene, the entire infrastructure was donated and each artist performed for free. Within eight years, the festival has outgrown three locations and established itself as the largest gathering of musicians, artists and activists in the Midwest. Read more>>

July 31st, 2009: “Forecastle Festival’s Extraordinary Evolution ” by Hear / Say

July 23rd, 2009: “BEHIND THE SCENES: Forecastle Festival” by Backseat Sandbar

I have been to Forecastle a few times over the years to see great bands like The Shipping News, or Girl Talk, or Tortoise. It’s been growing and growing every year, and with undoubtedly it’s biggest offering yet, I got to be a part of it in a new way. Read more>>

July 22nd, 2009: “Forecastle: Stormin’ the Castle” by Muncie Free Press

Review of this year’s Forecastle Festival by the Muncie Free Press. Read more>>

July 21st, 2009: “REVIEW: Forecastle Festival: Day Two” by Backseat Sandbar

Review of the second day of Forecastle 2009, with performances from Widespread Panic, The Black Crowes, Man Man, DJ Three, Royal Bangs, The Annuals, and many, many more. Read more>>

July 20th, 2009: “REVIEW: Forecastle Festival: Day One” by Backseat Sandbar

Review of the first day of Forecastle 2009, with performances from The Black Keys, Pretty Lights, Zappa Plays Zappa, Cage the Elephant, The Whigs, Bad Veins, and many, many more. Read more>>

July 20th, 2009: “REVIEW: These United States at Forecastle” by BUZZGrinder

I know I’ve been a little light on the Forecastle commentary, so I’ll stop that bad habit. These United States always ’ always ’ slay me. Read more>>

July 19th, 2009: “REVIEW: The Black Keys at Forecastle” by You Ain’t No Picasso

Before their Forecastle show, it had been probably two years since I last saw the Black Keys. But unlike I do with some bands, I never once forgot how good they were live. Read more>>

July 17th, 2009: “REVIEW: Pretty Lights and The Black Keys at Forecastle” by RGB

This past weekend, I was fortunate enough to be able to attend Forecastle, a three day festival located in Louisville, Kentucky. Some friends and I decided to check out a couple bands on the first day of the event and needless to say – we were far from disappointed. Read more>>

July 17th, 2009: “REVIEW: The Black Crowes at Forecastle” by BUZZGrinder

Photos of The Black Crowes performing live at this year’s Forecastle Festival, July 10th – 12th in Louisville, KY. Read more>>

July 16th, 2009: “Forecastle Festival 2009″ by JamBase

Heading into the 8th Annual Forecastle Festival last weekend in Louisville, Kentucky, it seemed hardly anyone knew what to expect. Thanks to the vision of producer JK McKnight and the sure-fire draw two nights of Widespread Panic guarantees, this year’s Forecastle was a success. Read more>>

July 16th, 2009: “REVIEW: Bad Veins At Forecastle” by You Ain’t No Picasso

Bad Veins must’ve been pretty happy on Friday when they played Louisville’s Forecastle Festival. They have a new album coming out on an internationally known record label, they had a big crowd and they sounded great. Read more>>

July 14th, 2009: “Forecastle Rocked” by Cincinnati Citybeat

With Forecastle and Lebowski Fest both celebrating their 8th anniversaries this weekend in Louisville, Ky, it’s hard to believe there’s room at the inn! Read more>>

July 14th, 2009: “FORECASTLE: The Little Festival That Could” by ENS

When the lineup to Forecastle was announced a few months back, I was surprised by how strong it was. The Black Keys, Black Crowes, and Widespread Panic were all headlining the bill. Read more>>

July 14th, 2009: “Forecastle Find: The Young Republic” by BUZZGrinder

While at Forecastle this weekend, I listened in on a radio interview that my friends at WFPK did with The Young Republic. I’d heard their name and some song snippets, but frankly I’d gotten them all jumbled up with the other “republic” bands floating around nowadays. Read more>>

July 14th, 2009: “The Avett Brothers Aim to Inspire at Forecastle” by CMT

The Forecastle Music, Arts and Activism Festival wrapped up last night (July 12) on the banks of the Ohio River in Louisville, Ky. The festival mixes environmental activism with three days of music and summer heat, and this year featured presentations from the Sustainable Living Roadshow alongside bands like Widespread Panic, the Black Crowes and Yonder Mountain String Band. Read more>>

July 13th, 2009: “REVIEW: Forecastle Sunday” by Metromix

Photo slideshow of Sunday Night at Forecastle, featuring performances from Widespread Panic, The Avett Brothers, Yonder Mountain String Band, Umphrey’s McGee, and more. Read more>>

July 13th, 2009: “REVIEW: Forecastle Saturday” by Metromix

Photo slideshow of Saturday at Forecastle, featuring performances from Widespread Panic, The Black Crowes, Man Man, The New Mastersounds, and more. Read more>>

July 13th, 2009: “REVIEW: Forecastle Friday” by Metromix

Photo slideshow of Friday at Forecastle, featuring performances from The Black Keys, Pretty Lights, Zappa Plays Zappa, The Whigs, and more. Read more>>

July 12th, 2009: “The Ship Has Arrived: Forecastle Festival” by Southern Tracks

The drive to Louisville was a beautiful one, filled with rolling green hills. Arriving at the Galt House to check in for our media credentials. The Galt House is an amazing old hotel in downtown Louisville that seems to take up the better part of two city blocks. Read more>>

July 11th, 2009: “REVIEW: Forecastle Thursday” by Metromix

Photo slideshow of the Thursday Night Kick-Off at Forecastle, featuring performances from Ivan Neville, Cornmeal, and Justin Townes Earle. Read more>>

July 11th, 2009: “This Weekend: Forecastle Festival” by Cincinnati.com

The 8th annual Forecastle Festival continues through Sunday along Louisville’s Waterfront, with several Cincinnati bands playing alongside greats like Widespread Panic, the Black Crowes, the Black Keys and Umphrey’s McGee. Read more>>

July 10th, 2009: “Art Hearts @ Forecastle 2009″ by LEO Weekly

The local arts organization “Art Hearts” is taking a new approach to art. The group sets up large canvases outside crowded venues and festivals and urges passers-by to paint a heart as they see fit. Read more>>

July 10th, 2009: “Cage the Elephant: Forecastle 2009″ by The Courier Journal

Matt Shultz is a talker with an internal editor who takes frequent smoke breaks. Words tumble out in a raspy avalanche, and he doesn’t hesitate to share both good and bad stories with an equal and endearing guilessness. What you see is what you get. Read more>>

July 10th, 2009: “Forecastle Art” by Louisville.com

Along with activism, art was added to the Forecastle Festival in 2003. Lifelong Louisville resident Jeff Gaither is the event’s Official Branding Artist. Read more>>

July 10th, 2009: “Forecastle Then and Now” by Lexington Herald-Weekly

Among the curiosities worth viewing at the Forecastle Festival Web site is a little video journey called Forecastle Then. It begins in 2002, when the music, arts and activism gathering was little more than a community event in Louisville’s Tyler Park. Read more>>

July 9th, 2009: “Festival Preview: Forecastle Festival” by The Examiner

A city-centric festival with a river-side vibe. Don’t let the headliners fool you. This show is for the hipsters as much as it’s for the hippies. Read more>>

July 8th, 2009: “Big Weekend: Lebowski and Forecastle” by BUZZGrinder

Louisville’s going to be hustling and bustling this weekend, with both Lebowski Fest and Forecastle happening. Needless to say, we’ll be around documenting all the fun stuff. Read more>>

July 8th, 2009: “Forecastle Lineup” by Dreamville

It’s summer again, time to spend hundreds of dollars to get sunburned among thousands of others trying to hear that new band from Brooklyn that you read about on a blog. That’s right, it’s festival season! Read more>>

July 8th, 2009: “Forecastle and The Black Keys” by Louisville.com

A steady adolescent diet of Beatle-y pop, blues ala Son House, alternative rock and lots of jazz and bluegrass is how The Black Keys front-man Dan Auerbach accounts for the Akron duo’s crazy-cool sound. Read more>>

July 8th, 2009: “Heading to Forecastle” by Cincinnati Metromix

When the 8th Annual Forecastle Festival descends upon Louisville’s Waterfront this weekend, several bands from right here in Cincinnati will be playing alongside greats like Widespread Panic, the Black Crowes, the Black Keys and Umphrey’s McGee. Read more>>

July 7th, 2009: “Forecastle Festival” by Citybeat

This weekend one of the Midwest’s most well-respected music festivals comes to Louisville, Ky. The Forecastle Festival, now in its eighth year, will be headlined by acts such as The Avett Brothers, The Black Keys, Widespread Panic and The Black Crowes plus more than 65 other bands and DJs. Billed as “one of the top 33 festivals in the country”, by Paste Magazine, there’s something to do there for every creative mind. Read more>>

July 6th, 2009: “JanSport sets the Stage for second Battle of the Bands” by The Buisness Wire

JanSport, the original outdoor gear Brand that equips people globally with quality backpacks, travel gear and collegiate apparel, today announced its second annual Battle of the Bands competition in conjunction with The Forecastle Festival, the largest gathering of musicians, artists, and environmentalists in the Midwest. Read more>>

July 3rd, 2009: “Forecastle: Music + Art + Activism” by The Courier-Journal

When last year’s Forecastle Festival ended, founder JK McKnight was in his usual shape — spent, bedraggled, worn out. Read more>>

July 3rd, 2009: “Forecastle 2009″ by The Examiner

The Forecastle Festival, another famed Louisville fest, will also be this month, lasting from July 10th to the 12th. Tons of good bands will be playing, including The Black Crowes, Widespread Panic, The Black Keys, and many, many more. Read more>>

June 26th, 2009: “Participants steer Forecastle Festival’s success” by Louisville.com

20,000 fans and more than 65 musical acts: it’s quite a leap for the Forecastle Festival since its origin as a get-together for 75 friends eight years ago. Read more>>

June 26th, 2009: “The Forecastle Festival” by Looking at Louisville

Interview with Forecastle Founder JK McKnight at Captain’s Quarters in Louisville, KY. Read more>>

June 22nd, 2009: “Forecastle Parties & Late Night Shows” by Jambase

The Forecastle Festival has announced the lineup to the 2009 after-parties, as well as the complete stage schedule to the 8th annual event, July 10 – 12 at the Riverfront Belvedere in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Read more>>

June 19th, 2009: “Forecastle Founder shares expecations” by Louisville.com

J.K. McKnight, the Forecastle Festival’s captain who founded the event dedicated to music, art and activism, expects as many as 20,000 fans to attend it this year — an increase of 19,900 percent from the inaugural event, held just eight years ago. Read more>>

June 17th, 2009: “The Forecastle Festival” by The Courier-Journal

The Forecastle Festival knows what you want and is delivering big-time this year. The 8th Forecastle Festival, from Friday, July 10, through Sunday, July 12, at the Riverfront Belvedere will be headlined by The Black Keys on Friday; Saturday and Sunday belong to Widespread Panic. Read more>>

June 15th, 2009: “Forecastle Festival Announces Schedule, Parties” by Plug-In

The Forecastle Festival and Nederlander Entertainment have announced the lineup to the 2009 after-parties, as well as the complete stage schedule to the 8th annual event, July 10th through the 12th at the Riverfront Belvedere in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Read more>>

June 15th, 2009: “Pretty Lights to Headline After-Parties” by Cincy Groove

The Forecastle Festival and Nederlander Entertainment have announced the lineup to the 2009 after-parties, as well as the complete stage schedule to the 8th annual event, July 10th – 12th at the Riverfront Belvedere in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Read more>>

June 15th, 2009: “Forecastle Stage Schedules Announced” by Backseat Sandbar

Forecastle has announced the complete stage line-ups to the 2009 event. The festival is headlined by The Black Keys on Friday and Widespread Panic Saturday and Sunday. Widespread Panic will perform two sets each evening. Additional performers include The Black Crowes, The Avett Brothers, Umphrey’s McGee, Zappa plays Zappa, Yonder Mountain String Band, and many more. Read more>>

June 4th, 2009: “HOT TICKET: Forecastle Festival” by Outside Magazine

Equal parts music, arts, and activism, this progressive three day extravaganza on downtown Louisville’s Riverfront draws 65 bands, numerous environmental non-profits, and 20,000 fans. Read more>>

June 3rd, 2009: “Festival Guide: Forecastle” by Live Daily

What started out as a grassroots summer festival in a small Louisville park eight years ago has grown into a full-fledged music festival along the city’s scenic Riverfront. Fans mingle among artists and environmentalists before checking out the musical lineup, which this year includes Widespread Panic, The Black Crowes, Umphrey’s McGee and The Black Keys, among others. Read more>>

June 3rd, 2009: “Zappa at Forecastle” by Louisville.com

You’ve probably seen him on television–he was an MTV mainstay along with his sister Moon Unit, and had a surprisingly good cooking show on the Food Network with then-girlfriend Lisa Loeb. Read more>>

June 3rd, 2009: “Summer Fun Guide: Forecastle” by The Decibel Tolls

Louisville’s Forecastle Festival is an affordable, activism-conscience, well assembled summer music festival, held on the Belvedere to give patrons a beautiful view of the Ohio River and Louisville skyline whilst enjoying a huge slew of artistsRead more>>

May 25th, 2009: “Louisville’s Music Scene will Sizze with Forecastle” by The Courier-Journal

For many Louisvillians, the summer concert scene will be defined by two festivals, one big and one small. The big is the Forecastle Festival, July 10-12, which stars Widespread Panic, The Black Crowes, the Black Keys and more than 50 other bands and DJs. It’s something of an event. Read more>>

May 15th, 2009: “Forecastle Festival named in Top 10″ by Travel News

The Kentucky Tourism Council (KTC) has chosen The Forecastle Festival as one of the Top 10 Summer Festivals and Events. Read more>>

May 12th, 2009: “Forecastle Festival 2009 Lineup” by Paste Magazine

Besides hosting the eight-year-old annual Lebowski Fest, Louisville, Ky. also hosts the Forecastle Festival, which happens to be in its eighth year as well. The festival has just rounded up the lineup for this year’s go on July 10-12. Headliners include the Black Keys, Widespread Panic, the Black Crowes and the Avett Brothers. Read more>>

May 12th, 2009: “John Bell and Co. Headline Forecastle” by Louisville.com

After 20 years, Widespread Panic is as much an institution as it is a band. Typically thought of as a Southern rock stylist, Widespread Panic’s John Bell actually traces his roots to Cleveland. It was only after high school that this affable jam-band front-man fled the rust belt and inadvertently launched a career in music. Read more>>

May 12th, 2009: “Forecastle Festival” by Consequence of Sound

Organizers behind the Louisville, Kentucky based Forecastle Festival, which is scheduled to take place from July 10-12 at the Riverfront Belvedere, have also dropped a few more details relating to its 2009 lineup. Cage The Elephant, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Man Man, Designer Drugs, The Detroit Cobras, and Maps and Atlases and some fifty other bands and DJs are now scheduled to to join Widespread Panic, The Black Crowes, The Black Keys, and The Avett Brothers for Forecastle ”09. Read more>>

May 12th, 2009: “Forecastle Announces Complete Lineup” by Buddah Den

As one of the biggest festivals in the Midwest, Louisville’s Forecastle Festival really stepped things up this year with an incredible lineup filled with some impressive headliners and plenty of great regional talent. Read more>>

May 12th, 2009: “Forecastle: Becoming a Premier Festival” by Cincinnati Music

There’s no reason Louisville’s Forecastle Festival shouldn’t be considered as one of the top, go-to festivals in the Midwest. Read more>>

May 12th, 2009: “Forecastle Festival Line-up Announced” by Wake Up and Smell the Music

The Forecastle Festival announced it’s 2009 line-up last Tuesday. The 8 year old annual festival in Louisville seems to get bigger every year drawing more name acts. Read more>>

May 12th, 2009: “Forecastle Festival Announces Lineup” by Plug-In Music

The Forecastle Festival and Nederlander Entertainment have announced the complete festival lineup to the 8th annual Forecastle Festival, July 10th — 12th at the Riverfront Belvedere in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Read more>>

May 12th, 2009: “Forecastle adds Man Man, These United States, Loads More” by You Aint No Picasso

Forecastle just announced the rest of the lineup for their summer festival. Whereas I thought it couldn’t get any better, the festival organizers apparently thought it could. Read more>>

May 12th, 2009: “Forecastle Preview” by Backseat Sandbar

Exclusive Preview of all Forecastle Bands. Read more>>

May 12th, 2009: “Forecastle Announces Complete Festival Lineup” by Cincy Groove

The Forecastle Festival and Nederlander Entertainment have announced the complete festival lineup to the 8th annual Forecastle Festival, July 10 — 12 at the Riverfront Belvedere in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Read more>>

May 12th, 2009: “Forecastle 2009 Lineup Announced” by LEO Weekly

The Forecastle 2009 lineup has been announced. Read more>>

May 9th, 2009: “Name up in Pretty Lights” by The Coloradoan

His hip-hop electronica creation Pretty Lights has gone from a relative unknown to a touring act in constant demand. This summer, Pretty Lights will run the festival gauntlet, making stops at Wakarusa, Bonnaroo, High Sierra, Rothbury, Forecastle and Camp Bisco, among others. Read more>>

April 13th, 2009: “Forecastle Festival 2009 Poster” by Cincy Groove

The Forecastle Festival reveals 2009 artwork. Read more>>

April 13th, 2009: “Forecastle Reveals 2009 Artwork” by Backseat Sandbar

Be prepared to start seeing a lot of the above image plastered around town now that Forecastle has confirmed its headliners and has their artwork sorted. Read more>>

April 13th, 2009: “The Big Forecastle Poster” by The Ville Voice

In Louisville, the Forecastle Festival poster will be unveiled at 10 a.m. The Festival is set for July 10-12 at the riverfront. We hear that rooms at the Galt House for the weekend are nearly sold out, and that room is getting scare in the campgrounds. Read more>>

April 13th, 2009: “Widespread Panic Announces 2009 Tour” by Cincy Groove

Another behind the scenes interview with Forecastle Festival founder JK McKnight. 2009’s Forecastle will prove to be the biggest and best yet with over 65 charities and non profits to be represented. The musical lineup will also be the best yet with over 65 acts including 2 nights of Widespread Panic, The Black Crowes, The Black Keys, Avett Bros, Umphreys McGee, Yonder Mountain String Band. Read more>>

April 10th, 2009: “Widespread Panic Announces 2009 Touring Plans” by Type 3

In July, the band hits the festival circuit headlining 2 nights at 3 major festivals. This will be the bands first appearances at the Forecastle Festival in Louisville, KY; their only 2009 Colorado date at the Mile High Music Festival. Read more>>

April 8th, 2009: “Forecastle Foreshadowing” by the Ville Voice

Forecastle Foreshadowing: Organizers of the July festival announced another bunch of bands that will be playing downtown this summer, including Zappa Plays Zappa and Umphrey’s McGee. Read more>>

April 8th, 2009: “Jazz News: Forecastle: Zappa, Umph, Ymsb” by All About Jazz

The Forecastle Festival and Nederlander Entertainment have announced more artists to the 8th annual Forecastle Festival, July 10 – 12 at the Riverfront Belvedere in downtown Louisville, Kentucky: Zappa Plays Zappa, Umphrey’s McGee, and more. Read more>>

April 8th, 2009: “More Forecastle News: Zappa, Umph, YMSB” by Live Buzz

Also, there’s more news about that upcoming Little 500 show scheduled as part of Forecastle’s spring promotional tour. According to the Forecastle website, it appears that Forecastle will be sponsoring April 25’s Soul In The Hole event. Read more>>

April 8th, 2009: “More Forescastle bands; Tickets On-Sale” by Courier-Journal

If the Forecastle Festival keeps adding bands, it’ll have to move to a bigger river. The July 10-12 festival on the Riverfront Belvedere has added Yonder Mountain String Band, Zappa on Zappa, The Whigs, Kathleen Edwards, Pretty Lights, The New Mastersounds, Outformation and Dead Confederate to a bill headlined by Widespread Panic, Black Crowes, Black Keys and the Avett Brothers Read more>>

April 8th, 2009: “Forecastle: Zappa, Umph, YMSB” by Jambase

The Forecastle Festival and Nederlander Entertainment have announced more artists to the 8th annual Forecastle Festival, July 10 — 12 at the Riverfront Belvedere in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Read more>>

April 8th, 2009: “Forecastle Fun” by Courier-Journal

Zappa Plays Zappa, Umphrey’s McGee, the Whigs, Yonder Mountain String Band and Pretty Lights have been added to the musical lineup of the eighth annual Forecastle Festival. Read more>>

April 3rd, 2009: “Music Independence Night” by Dayton City News

“This night consists of 4 entities committed to the promotion of independent music (Canal Street Tavern, Forecastle Festival, Mix Management, Encore Studios) coming together for a free night of independent music showcasing and promotion,” said Mix. Read more>>

March 31st, 2009: “Top 2009 Festivals” by Authority

Forecastle Festival will feature Widespread Panic, The Black Crowes, The Black Keys and The Avetts Brothers over the course of three days; Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival – April 17-19 at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, CA. Read more>>

March 29th, 2009: “Widespread Panic, The Black Crowes, The Black Keys, To Headline Forecastle” by Alt Sounds

The Forecastle Festival and Nederlander Entertainment have announced the headliners for the 8th annual Forecastle Festival, July 10th — 12th at the Riverfront Belvedere in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Read more>>

March 26th, 2009: “Widespread Panic, Black Crowes to Headline Forecastle” by Type 3 Media

March 26th, 2009: “Widespread Panic at Forecastle Fest” by Rolling Stone

Widespread Panic and the Black Crowes will headline Louisville, Kentucky’s Forecastle Festival, going down July 10-12th. WSP will perform two nights of the fest. The Black Keys, Avett Brothers and 65 more artists and DJs will also be on the bill. Read more>>

March 26th, 2009: “Widespread Panic, Black Crowes to headline Forecastle Festival” by TicketNews

Widespread Panic, The Black Crowes, The Black Keys and The Avett Brothers are the featured performers at the eighth annual Forecastle Festival, held July 10-12 at the Riverfront Belvedere in Louisville, KY. Read more>>

March 26th, 2009: “Widespread Panic at Forecastle Fest” by The Courier-Journal

March 26th, 2009: “Widespread Panic, Black Keys and Black Crowes to headline Forecastle” by Live Daily

Widespread Panic, The Black Crowes, The Black Keys and The Avett Brothers will headline the eighth annual Forecastle Festival this summer in Louisville, KY. Read more>>

March 26th, 2009: “Forecastle Festival Steps It Up With Major Headliners” by Louisville.com

Pre-sales begin today at TicketMaster (www.ticketmaster.com/forecastle), with single-day passes beginning at $40.00 and three-day passes at $100.00. Kick-off parties, after-parties, and VIP package options are also available. Read more>>

March 26th, 2009: “Widespread Panic, Black Keys and Black Crowes to headline Forecastle” by LMN

The 8th Annual Forecastle Fest headliners have been announced: Widespread Panic, The Black Crowes, The Black Keys and The Avett Brothers will all appear at the festival, set for July 10 — 12 at the Riverfront Belvedere in downtown Louisville, KY. Read more>>

March 26th, 2009: “Festivals in Brief: Wakarusa, Forecastle, ACL, Voodoo” by Consequence of Sound

Now in it’s eighth incarnation, Louisville, Kentucky’s Forecastle Festival is quickly establishing itself as one of the premier events of the summer. This year, over sixty-five bands and DJs will descend on downtown Louisville from July 10th – 12th. Read more>>

March 26th, 2009: “Mile High and Forecastle Line-ups” by Glide Magazine

As we mentioned earlier this month, March comes in like a lion and goes out with a slew of festival announcements. Today, the lineup for two festivals – Denver’s Mile High Festival and Louisville’s Forecastle Festival – have been announced. Read more>>

March 26th, 2009: “Widespread Panic, Black Keys and Black Crowes to headline Forecastle” by MOKB

The Louisville-based music, art and activism festival Forecastle Fest has announced their headliners for 2009….Widespread Panic, The Black Crowes, Black Keys and The Avett Brothers. Beyond the headliners, there will be over sixty-five Read more>>

March 26th, 2009: “Widespread Panic, Black Keys and Black Crowes to headline Forecastle” by You Ain’t No Picasso

Louisville’s Forecastle Fest has just announced the headliners for their 8th annual event. The festival will take place July 10th-12th at the Riverfront Belvedere. This year they’ve kicked it up a bit and will be having (in order of awesome) The Black Keys, Read more>>

March 26th, 2009: “Forecastle Festival 2009″ by Invincible Dirigible

Louisville’s annual Forecastle Festival has started releasing some of its lineup for 2009. Here are the bands set to play so far. Read more>>

March 26th, 2009: “Widespread Panic, Black Keys and Black Crowes will play Forecastle” by Metromix

Widespread Panic, the Black Crowes and others will play the eighth Forecastle Festival, organizers announced this morning. The Avett Brothers and the Black Keys are also on the bill. Read more>>

March 26th, 2009: “Widespread Panic, Black Crowes, Black Keys, Avett Bros to Headline Forecastle” by My BUZZgrinder

So the headliners were announced for Forecastle 2009. And as listed in the headline up there, it’s going to be Widespread Panic (for two nights), Black Crowes, Black Keys and the Avett Brothers. Read more>>

March 26th, 2009: “Forecastle Announces Headliners” by My Looeyville

Forecastle wasn’t kidding when they said that this year’s headliners are the biggest ever. Read more>>

March 26th, 2009: “Forecastle brings Widespread Panic, Black Crowes, more” by The Ville Voice

The eighth annual Forecastle Festival will have a heavy dose of high-profile music at its July 10-12 party down at the Belvedere. The Music, Art and Activism Festival will feature Widespread Panic, the Black Crowes, the Black Keys and more. Read more>>

March 26th, 2009: “Widespread Panic, Black Crowes, Black Keys, Avett Bros to Headline Forecastle” by Jambase

The Forecastle Festival and Nederlander Entertainment have announced the headliners for the 8th Annual Forecastle Festival, July 10 — 12 at the Riverfront Belvedere in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Read more>>

March 25th, 2009: “Widespread Panic at Forecastle?” by Velocity

Widespread Panic, the cultish Athens, Ga.-based jam band, will be a headliner for Forecastle Festival 2009, according to a post on several Widespread Panic fan site forums, including phantasytour.com/wsp. Read more>>

March 25th, 2009: “Forecastle to Announce Headliners Tomarrow” by BUZZgrinder

Last year Forecastle had some decent acts, but it looks like this year things are going to be on a whole other level. The festival teamed up with a big time concert promoter, and Forecastle is planning to make “its biggest announcement in history.” Read more>>

March 21st, 2009: “Forecastle Festival to Announce Headliners March 26th” by Plug-In Music

The Forecastle Festival and Nederlander Entertainment will unveil the headliners to the 2009 event at 10am on Thursday, March 26th. Organizers are promising “The biggest announcement in the festival’s 8-year history.” In anticipation, fans can sign-up now at the festival’s website to be the “first to know” and win VIP tickets. Read more>>

March 21st, 2009: “Forecastle Festival to Announce Headliners” by The Buddah Den

Over the last several years, Louisville’s Forecastle Festival has grown from a small music fest featuring local talent to a multi-faceted weekend featuring music/arts/activism and earning a reputation as one of the best music festivals in the country. Read more>>

Feb 21st, 2009: “Forecastle Announces Spring Tour” by Backseat Sandbar

This April, Forecastle will once again hit the road to promote the 8th annual festival in cities and towns across the Midwest. Below is a list of initial events that Forecastle will be hosting or co-sponsoring. Read more>>

Feb 12th, 2009: “Forecastle Spring Tour” by Your Street

The Forecastle Festival is becoming a bigger deal. The music, art, activism event just announced dates and locations for six events on its spring tour, including stops in Lexington, Indianapolis, Bloomington, Nashville, Cincinnati, and more. Read more>>

Feb 10th, 2009: “Forecastle Spring Tour” by The Ville Voice

Feb 10th, 2009: “Forecastle and MOKB present Lucero” by MOKB

My Old Kentucky Blog has teamed up with the Louisville-based music, art and activism festival, Forecastle, to bring you Lucero and Titus Andronicus on April 24th at Radio Radio! Tickets are $12 and you can buy them online via TicketWeb Read more>>

Feb 7th, 2009: “Halfway to Forecastle” by 37 Flood

Additional coverage from the sold-out “Halfway to Forecastle” concerts at Headliners Music Hall. Read more>>

Feb 5th, 2009: “Forecastle” by Louisville Music News

JK McKnight does like to talk about his baby, The Forecastle Fest, sometimes to the point of – well, he’s into it, really into it. Backseat Sandbar blog has more than a few words with McKnight. Read more>>

Feb 4th, 2009: “A Few Words with JK McKnight” by Backseat Sandbar

I had the chance to sit down with JK McKnight this weekend to discuss Forecastle 2008. JK is doing wonderful things for this city to help put it on the map. Last year he brought in Read more>>

Jan 30th, 2009: “Halfway to Forecastle” by Velocity Weekly

Concert review with photo galleries. Read more>>

Jan 29th, 2009: “Cass McCombs at Forecastle” by You Ain’t No Picasso

Concert review with photo galleries. Read more>>

Jan 28th, 2009: “Band of Horses at Forecastle” by Critical Acclaim

This show was amazing. The concert was all part of the Halfway to Forecastle Benefit for local BMX rider Jimmy Levan. Read more>>

Jan 28th, 2009: “Band of Horses Live @ Forecastle” by Each Note Secure

This humble little festival that began in 2002 has certainly grown up. When head man JK McKnight began to book more regional and national acts, people started to take notice. Read more>>

Jan 27th, 2009: “LIVE Report from Forecastle” by Cincinnati Weekly

Live blogcasts with photos by Cincy Weekly’s Rich Shivener. Read more>>

Jan 27th, 2009: “Halfway to Forecastle” by The Musical Box

“You want to dance? Well, you can try,” said Band of Horses guitarist and solo songsmith Tyler Ramsey (above) during the mammoth Halfway to Forecastle celebration last night at Louisville’s Headliners Music Hall. Read more>>

Jan 25th, 2009: “Tomarrow in Louisville: Halfway to Forecastle” by My Old Kentucky Blog

I’ll be heading down tomorrow to my hometown for Louisville’s Halfway To Forecastle Fest. Band Of Horses, Cass McCombs, Catfish Haven, VHS Or Beta, How I Became The Bomb, Early Day Miners, tomorrow’s show at Headliners. Read more>>

Jan 25th, 2009: “Halfway to Forecastle reigns in Band of Horses” by The Courier-Journal

If J.K. McKnight isn’t careful, his Halfway to Forecastle festival might become more popular than its bigger brother, The Forecastle Festival, which is dedicated to music, art and activism. Read more>>

Jan 24th, 2009: “Halfway to Forecastle Sold Out!” by Random Acts of Perpetual Motion

A killer lineup and some amazing exposure (I wonder who does the press?) brings about a sold out evening of music, art, and activism this weekend in Louisville… Read more>>

Jan 24th, 2009: “Halfway to Forecastle is SOLD OUT” by Velocity Weekly

Apparently, sticking an ubber-hot national act like Band of Horses atop a bill with a local favorite like VHS or Beta and selling tickets for just $15 is a safe way to sell out Headliners. Read more>>

Jan 24th, 2009: “Halfway to Forecastle: SOLD OUT” by Louisville Music News

JK McKnight is one promoting, publicizing dude. He’s taken his Forecastle Fest up the ladder to major status (at least in Louisville) and now he’s doing a big event to promote the big event. Read more>>

Jan 24th, 2009: “A Band Apart” by Velocity Weekly

Having avoided the sophomore slump with the heralded 2007 release, “Cease to Begin,” Band of Horses is a rarity among modern indie bands. Down-home but tinged with indie edge, the music can turn on a dime from from haunting to rocking. This time, the band is headlining the “Halfway to Forecastle” Read more>>

Jan 23rd, 2009: “Citybeat: To Do List” by Cincinnati Citybeat

When you think “music festival,” you almost certainly think summertime, but this winter organizers of the growing Forecastle Festival in Louisville (which is in the summertime) are presenting “Halfway to Forecastle,” featuring an impressive lineup Read more>>

Jan 23rd, 2009: “Forecastle’s Helping Hand” by LEO Weekly

Jimmy Levan built a career on defying gravity. His path to worldwide recognition as a professional BMX rider began as a teenager in Louisville in the early 1980s, when he’d practice religiously on wooden ramps in his backyard. But two months ago Read more>>

Jan 21st, 2009: “Halfway to Forecastle” by Cincinnati Weekly

Organizers of the “Halfway to Forecastle” mini-fest say the show is almost sold out. The lineup is stacked with touring acts and Louisville dance machine VHS or Beta. Are you making the trek? Read more>>

Jan 14th, 2009: “Halfway to Forecastle January 26th!” by Babbletrain

Louisville, KY should embrace this unique festival. As like the previous summer festival, this 1/2 way festival is suppose to uphold to its rep. There are going to be many special effects and a fun scene to make your night Read more>>

Jan 10th, 2009: “Halfway to Forecastle mini-festival” by The Lexington Project

Remember those two days last week that were like 60 and 70 degrees? That was pretty awesome, right? Like having a little bit of summer right in the dead of winter. Ahhh…. But wait! You can bring back that lovin’ feelin’ once again with a mini-fest to hold you over until a time when it won’t snow a couple days later. Read more>>

Jan 7th, 2009: “Band of Horses, McCombs Play Halfway to Forecastle” by Pitchfork – Paul Thompson

We’re just a little more than six months away from Louisville, KY’s seventh Forecastle festival, the Derby city’s yearly rock’n'roll throwdown that brought Girl Talk and De La Soul to Louisville late last July. But that’s half a rotation of the Earth from now, simply too long for some folks to wait around for their moment to rock. Read more>>

Jan 1st, 2009: “Halfway to Forecastle” by The Highlander – Cindy Lamb

Band of Horses will headline the first ever “Halfway to Forecastle” mini-fest on Saturday, January 26th, at Headliners Music Hall. All ticket proceeds will benefit Louisville BMX legend Jimmy Levan, currently recovering from serious injuries sustained after a skate-boarding accident in New Jersey. Read more>>

Forecastle 2007 Press Coverage

Dec 27th, 2007: “Forecastle Update” by The Courier Journal – Tamara Ikenberg

Louisville’s Halfway to Forecastle Festival, scheduled for January 26th at Headliners Music Hall, has added a new band to its roster: Kentucky-based alternarockers VHS or BETA. Read more>>

Dec 21st, 2008: “Halfway to Forecastle” by Louisville.com

For those of you who may still be in the dark concerning Forecastle, it all began in 2002 when musician-turned-event producer, JK McKnight, put together a small music festival in Tyler Park and was encouraged by its success. With its roots firmly planted in the camaraderie of like-minded folks, the festival has evolved Read more>>

Dec 19th, 2007: “Band of Horses, Cass McCombs to play Halfway to Forecastle” by Paste Magazine – Mark Krotov

Festivals just aren’t as impressive as they used to be. That is, of course, unless said festival is Louisville’s Forecastle Festival. Why single out this particular event? Because it’s the only festival that holds a concert to celebrate the fact that it’s still six months away. Read more>>

Dec 16th, 2007: “VHS or Beta joins Halfway to Forecastle Roster” by Velocity Weekly – Joseph Lord

Halfway to Forecastle keeps sounding better. Word came today that VHS or Beta was added to the Jan. 26 benefit for seriously injured BMXer Jimmy Levan. Read more>>

Dec 14th, 2007: “Levan gets help from Band of Horses” by The Courier-Journal – Jeffrey Lee Puckett

Louisville’s Jimmy Levan, an internationally known veteran of the BMX and skateboard scenes, was in a horrific accident last month that left him with a fractured skull, bruised brain and several days in a drug-induced coma. To help out, the Jan. 26th “Halfway to Forecastle” concert read more>>

Dec 13th, 2007: “Halfway to Forecastle benefit concert for Jimmy Levan” by LEO Weekly – Matt Herron

Forecastle is proud to announce that “Band of Horses” will headline the 1st ever “Halfway to Forecastle” mini-fest Jan. 26th @ Headliners Music Hall in Louisville. All ticket proceeds will benefit Louisville BMX legend and FBM-owner read more>>

Dec 12th, 2007: “Band of Horses to Headline Louisville’s Halfway to Forecastle” by You Ain’t No Picasso

The great folks behind Louisville’s Forcastle Music Festival are throwing a halfway-there party on January 26 at Headliners in Louisville. All ticket proceeds are going to benefit Louisville BMX-er Jimmy Levan, who was injured in a skate read more>>

Dec 12th, 2007: “Forecastle Foreshadowed: Band Of Horses, Cass McCombs, More!” by Harp Magazine – Kara Rose

Music, Art and Activism come together to form the “Forecastle Festival” in Louisville, Kentucky every year. With the main event over 6 months away, founder JK McKnight has arranged “Half Way to Forecastle,” set for Jan. 26, a mini-festival read more>>

Dec 12th, 2007: “Halfway to Forecastle Already?” by Louisville Music News – Paul Moffett

JK McKnight is really riding the Forecastle Fest tiger for all it’s worth. He’s set up a Halfway To Forecastle benefit event for January 26, 2008 at Headliners read more>>

Dec 12th, 2007: “Band Of Horses, Cass McCombs To Play Halfway To Forecastle Party” by PlugIn Music

Although slightly more than six months away, the 7th annual Forecastle Festival will be satiating audiences anticipation with Halfway To Forecastle taking place Saturday, January 26 at Headliner’s in Louisville KY. All ticket proceeds will benefit Louisville BMX legend Jimmy Levan. read more>>

Dec 12th, 2007: “BOH / Halfway to Forecastle” by Music ‘n What Not

Dec 12th, 2007: “Band of Horses headlines Halfway to Forecastle” by My Old Kentucky Blog

Band Of Horses, Cass McCombs, Catfish Haven, How I Became The Bomb, Early Day Miners, Ferdinand Fox, Coltrane Motion, Tyler Ramsey and Jesse Jamz will fill out the bill for a January 26th show at Headliners. You can see all of them read more>>

Dec 11th, 2007: “Halfway to Forecastle” by AntiMUSIC

Dec 11th, 2007: “Band Of Horses Play Cincinnati, Forecastle Halfway Fest” by Each Note Secure

So, you probably have already noticed this booking, but Band Of Horses are coming back to our fair city early in the new year. And the night before, well, that might be an even better night to catch Band Of Horses if you don’t mind heading south to Louisville read more>>

Dec 10th, 2007: “7th Annual Forecastle Festival” by Music Emissions

Dec 10th, 2007: “Band Of Horses, Cass McCombs To Play Halfway To Forecastle” by Jambase

Dec 7th, 2007: “Halfway To Forecastle Fest” by 37 Flood

To mark the halfway point until Forecastle 2008 J.K. McKnight has put together a benefit concert to supports local BMX legend Jimmy Levan. Read more>>

Dec 7th, 2007: “Band Of Horses Headline Halfway To Forecastle” by Rock Sell Out

Although slightly more than 6 months away, the 7th annual Forecastle Festival will be satiating audiences anticipation with Halfway To Forecastle taking place Saturday, January 26th at Headliners Music Hall, Louisville KY. All ticket proceeds will benefit read more>>

Dec 6th, 2007: “Halfway to Forecastle MiniFest hits Headliners on Jan 26th” by Backseat Sandbar

Line-ups were announced today, with all ticket proceeds benefiting Louisville BMX hero and FBM owner Jimmy Levan, currently recovering from serious injuries sustained after a skate boarding accident in New Jersey. read more>>

Dec 6th, 2007: “Band Of Horses Headline Halfway To Forecastle” by Velocity Weekly – Joseph Lord

Band of Horses will headline Halfway to Forecastle, which is a benefit for BMXer Jimmy Levan, who was injured recently in a skateboarding accident. Cass McCombs, Catfish Haven, How I Became The Bomb, Early Day Miners, Ferdinand Fox, Coltrane Motion and read more>>

Nov 26th, 2007: “Forecastle secures mark, plans 2008 festival” by Business First

The Forecastle Festival recently secured a federal trademark for its title and “Music.Art.Activism” slogan. Organizers announced last month that the festival will grow to three days in 2008. It will be held on the Belvedere on the Louisville Riverfront, July 25 to 27. The event will feature read more>>

Nov 16th, 2007: “Forecastle Festival 2008 Opens for Business” by PlugInMusic.com

The 7th annual Forecastle Festival in Louisville, KY is expanding to 3 days, July 25-27, and is now accepting submissions for its three separate but equal disciplines of music, art and activism. Previous performers have included Apples in Stereo, Sleater-Kinney, De La Soul, Particle, Chicago Afrobeat Project and Girl Talk. Read more>>

Sept 19th, 2007: “Best Festival in Louisville” by LEO Readers Choice Awards

Forecastle was voted third behind The Kentucky Derby and St. James Art Fair (both of which draw over 325,000+ annually). Read more>>

August 22nd, 2007: “To Believe in a Dream, what Sacrifice Means” by LEO Weekly – JK McKnight

One-page editorial by Forecastle Founder JK McKnight, reflecting on a year’s worth of work and sacrifice. Published in LEO Weekly, the column also documents the environmental movement in the United States. Read more>>

August 2nd, 2007: “Kain-tuck-ee kicks” by The Nashville Scene

Multi-page festival review by the The Nashville Scene. Read more>>

August 1st, 2007: “Forecastle Saturday” by Velocity Weekly – Walter Smith

21-page photo gallery by Velocity Weekly. View gallery>>

July 29th, 2007: “The Forecastle Festival” by The Village Voice – Marc C. Austin

Sweaty, wet set by headliner Girl Talk closed the largest gathering of musicians, artists, and activists in the American Midwest — the Forecastle Festival in Louisville, Ky., July 27 and 28. Published in 17 major US Newspapers. View gallery>>

July 28th, 2007: “Festival has a Green Side” by The Courier-Journal – James Bruggers

There are no elephant ears or cotton candy or hot dogs and no mass-produced beer. Instead, people attending this weekend’s Forecastle Festival will find gourmet dishes like summer squash and goat cheese, locally brewed beer — and a heavy dose of environmental activism to go along with the music and art. Read more>>

July 27th, 2007: “Forecastle Finally Lands at Riverfront” by The Courier-Journal – Jeffrey-Lee Puckett

Every year, JK McKnight dreams a little bigger and, every year, reality follows suit. This weekend marks the sixth year for McKnight’s Forecastle Festival, a celebration of music, art and activism that has drawn participants from across the country. McKnight has finally gotten the festival to his dream location, on the waterfront, and expects as many as 10,000 people on the Belvedere tonight and tomorrow. Read more>>

July 26th, 2007: “Forecastle Festival” by Lexington Weekly – Samantha Herald

I promised more on The Forecastle Festival this week, so here it be: The Forecastle Festival is an annual event that takes place in Louisville, Ky. It’s a conglomeration of art, music and activism. Seriously, I went last year and in one day checked out a ton of local sculpture and paintings, learned about Kentucky waterways, and then danced the night away. Read more>>

July 25th, 2007: “FORECASTLE TO THE RESCUE: Can a Music Festival Save the World?” by Velocity Weekly – Joseph Lord

Do music festivals really help save the planet, or are they just an excuse to have a good time? Forecastle Festival founder J.K. McKnight is convinced that you can do both. Read more>>

July 25th, 2007: “FOOD FOR THOUGHT: The chefs and cooks feeding Forecastle are on a mission” by Velocity Weekly

It’s hard to walk along Bardstown Road in the Highlands without noticing the ubiquitous posters for the Forecastle Festival plastered across the windows of trendy bars, shops and restaurants. On the other hand, the dining room at the Salvation Army Center of Hope at 831 S. Brook St. seems an odd place to advertise an event with the theme “Music. Art. Activism.” Other notices remind residents of the shelter’s bath towel policy, advertise job openings and offer details on Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Read more>>

July 24th, 2007: “JK McKnight: Forecastle Festival” by LEO Weekly – Matt Heron

Full-page interview with Forecastle Founder JK McKnight. Read more>>

July 24th, 2007: “De La, Girl Talk play Forecastle Festival” by Pitchfork Media – Paul Thompson

Louisville, Kentucky’s sixth annual Forecastle Festival– which has far less to do with meterology or medieval times than it does with rocking the crap out of you– runs this weekend, July 27 and 28, at the Derby City’s eight-acre Riverfront Belvedere. De La Soul, Girl Talk, Mucca Pazza, the Impossible Shapes, Odawas, Aloha, Early Day Miners, the High Water Marks, and many more will play, and the event will also host an art show and read more>>

July 20th, 2007: “Forecastle Festival – Music, Art, Activism” by The Bloomington Herald-Times

The sixth annual fest features more than 60 bands (including some Secretly Canadian acts), 25 artists and 46 environmental organizations. Highlights include hip-hop trio De La Soul, sampling wizard Girl Talk, West Coast rock/jazz/electronica pioneers Particle, plus an Eco-Film showcase and Outdoor Extreme Sports Park. It takes place at the Belvedere in Louisville, Ky., and nearby locations. For more, see www.forecastlefestival.com. Read more>>

July 18th, 2007: “As Forecastle’s ship sails on, this year, it’s a Soul party” by LEO Weekly – T.E. Lyons

Year after year, like a prepubescent kid eating lots of spinach, the Forecastle Festival just can’t stop growing. Every edition brings a different venue and one or more kinds of expansion among the Music/Arts/Activism smorgasbord. The Belvedere down by the Waterfront is home to this year’s fest, which is two days (Friday and Saturday, July 27-28) plus a kick-off party (Thursday, July 26) at the Monkey Wrench (1025 Barret Ave, 582-2433). Founder J.K. McKnight has once again roped in an army of volunteers and brought in three-dozen musical acts. The buzz around read more>>

July 16th, 2007: “Forecastle Festival in Louisville, KY!” by The Nashville Music Scene – Suzzann

Just in time for a mid-summer road comes Forecastle Festival in Louisville, Ky’just right down the road. This looks to be a great time for all, offering a killer line-up of bands, art (a regionally curated art exhibition), and environmental activism events and speakers, as well as an outdoor extreme sports park. This event features national artists, but is also heavy on regional acts, and includes talent such as De La Soul, The Features (fresh off their Nashville gig this past week), How I Became The Bomb, Particle, Girl Talk, Wax Fang, De Novo Dahl, The October, and Ghostfinger. Read more>>

July 1st, 2007: “Forecastle Festival” by Backpacker Magazine – Get Out More Tour 2007

Music, arts, and civic mission highlight this waterfront festival, along with tons of demos. On the eco-activism stage, don’t miss the keynote address by Skip Yowell, co-founder of Jansport and Big City Mountaineers, and be sure to stop by the BACKPACKER booth to meet the Get Out More Team. Read more>>

June 25th, 2007: “JK McKnight: Founder, The Forecastle Festival” by Louisville Magazine – Melanie Wolkoff Wachsman

JK McKnight doesn’t look like your typical captain. He doesn’t dawn a sailor’s cap and he’s more likely to discuss environmental activism than wind patterns. But captain – or rather, Forecastle Festival captain – is exactly how McKnight describes himself. Read more>>

June 23rd, 2007: “Born in the Highlands, Forecastle Grows Up” by The Highlander – Cindy Lamb

Afternoon sun bathes the pavement in dusky tangerine hues. The road that climbs beside Tyler Park and continues on a plateau is Windsor Place, a street cradled from the hum of engines, brakes, and sirens by tall trees and architecture. I’m on my way to a combination business meeting and dinner party hosted by Kelly and Ellen McKnight, for thier son, JK McKnight. JK is the creator and producer of the Highlands-born Forecastle Festival read more>>

June 19th, 2007: “Forecastle Festival Details Announced” by Paste Magazine

The hotel that usually hosts the Kentucky Derby kickoff party is an unusual place for a “grassroots music, art and activism festival,” but Louisville’s Forecastle Festival has outgrown its previous public park locations and gone urban. Now in its sixth year, the event’s main attractions will center on read more>>

June 14th, 2007: “Crooning for A Cause: Summer Festival anchored in Charity” by The Missourian – Quinn Kelsey

When JK McKnight needed a name for his grassroots summer festival, he wanted something nautical, and he had recently returned from seeing castles in Ireland. Then he stumbled upon Forecastle, which is the space at the bow of a ship that houses the crew. Read more>>

June 8th, 2007: “De La Soul, Girl Talk, The Features, De Novo Dahl, Particle Sail To Kentucky for Grassroots Festival” by Harmony in my Ears

De La Soul, Girl Talk, The Features, De Novo Dahl, How I Became the Bomb, and Particle are among the artists sailing to Kentucky to support the nautically-themed, grassroots festival Forecastle. What started as a $500 community event, has quickly grown into the largest gathering of musicians, artists, and activists in the American Midwest. Read more>>

June 1st, 2007: “Road Trippin’ USA” by The Discovery / Travel Channel – Andre Legaspi

If sitting through nine innings and watching guys spit tobacco and scratch their nether regions isn’t your ideas of a perfect Sunday afternoon, a little music may purge those searing images from your memory. Your salvation lies to the southeast. Read more>>

May 23rd, 2007: “Fun under the Stars and Sun” by Indianapolis’s NUVO Weekly- Jack Shepler

In late July, just 114 miles south of Indy, Forecastle will turn Louisville into a big meeting ground for music, art and activism. This year’s musical talent includes Long Island Jazz Rap trio De La Soul, the “I’m not a DJ and Im not a mashup artist, so what am I” performer Girl Talk and electro-jazz jam band Particle. Read more>>

May 21st, 2007: “Girl Talk, De La Soul, and Particle to Go Green at the Forecastle Festival” by Tiny Mixed Tapes – Kyle

The Forecastle Festival is taking place July 27th-28th in Louisville, KY at The Riverfront Belvedere. If you haven’t heard of the festival, essentially it’s a huge collaboration between musicians, artists, and activists coming together to “go green.” In light of the whole global warming issue, it’s perfect a time for a festival like this to gain a foothold in our country.
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May 15th, 2007: “Forecastle Festival” by Billboard – Jonathan Cohen

De La Soul, Girl Talk and Particle lead the lineup for the 2007 edition of the Forecastle Festival, to be held July 27-28 at the Riverfront Belvedere in Louisville, Ky. Also on the bill are Early Day Miners, Parlour, Aloha, the Impossible Shapes, Chicago Afrobeat Project, Wax Fang, the Features, De Novo Dahl and Cheer Accident. Read more>>

May 15th, 2007: “Fest Mania: My Old Kentucky Fest” by Prefix Magazine – John Zeiss

The weekend of July 27 and 28 will find the Forecastle Festival taking over the waterfront of Louisville, Kentucky. Artists who will appear at the fest include read more>>

May 12th, 2007: “Forecastle is Bigger than Ever” by The Crimson Record – Emily Jenks

SPIN Magazine named it “One of the “Top 101 things to do in America. LEO Magazine deemed it “A scene where cultures converge and the people come together.” It is also known as “the largest gathering of musicians, artists, and activists in the American Midwest.” For the 6th year in a row, The Forecastle Festival will take place in Louisville and once again unite three different aspects of cultural expression: music,art, and activism. Read more>>

May 10th, 2007: “Interview with JK McKnight” by Louisville Music News – Paul Moffett

Live interview taped for the “Player’s Club” ~ a monthly showcase of Louisville musicians. See footage>>

April 24th, 2007: “The Forecastle Festival, Louisville, KY” by The Community Arts & Media Project

July 27th-28th @ The Belvedere (5th and Main Streets) Louisville, Kentucky All Ages The Forecastle Festival is the largest gathering of musicians, artists, and activists in the American Midwest. Read more>>

April 24th, 2007: “The Forecastle Festival, Louisville, KY” by My Old Kentucky Blog

For you Louisville (and surrounding cities) readers…This year’s Forecastle Fest, an all-ages event, will be be headlined by De La Soul. The festival is Friday, July 27th and Saturday, July 28th at The Belvedere. This should be pretty great as it’s in this newly beautified area of town and right on the river. I’m looking forward to it. Other great bands that will be playing are read more>>

April 23rd, 2007: “Forecastle Tix” by The Courier-Journal – Angie Fenton

Tickets for the 6th annual Forecastle Festival go on sale @ 10AM Friday. Organizer JK McKnight has announced the complete line-up for this year’s event at forecastlefest.com. Tickets are available through Ticketweb and Ticketmaster.com, ear-X-tacy Records in Louisville, Indy CD & Vinyl in Indianapolis, Shake-It Records in Cincinnati, and Grimey’s New and Preloved Music in Nashville. The festival boasts the largest gathering of musicians, artists, and activists in the Midwest.

April 7th, 2007: “2007 Festival Guide: Forecastle Festival” by The Courier-Journal – Carla Carlton

De La Soul will perform with 40 other bands at the 6th annual Forecastle Festival. Skip Yowell ~ author, activist and entrepreneur, will be the keynote speaker. Also included is an eco-business expo and outdoor extreme sports park.

March 12th, 2007: “Forecastle Headliner” by The Courier-Journal – Angie Fenton

Grammy-winning hip-hop group De La Soul will open the sixth annual Forecastle Festival. Skip Yowell, co-founder of Jansport and author of “The Hippie Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder and other Mountains,” will be the keynote speaker at the River City based festival July 27-28 at the Belvedere. Forecastle is the largest gathering of musicians, artists, and activists in the American Midwest.

Forecastle 2006 Press Coverage

August 29th, 2006: “Forecastle Sets Sail” by The Courier-Journal – Angie Fenton

Next year’s Forecastle Festival will be held July 27-28 at Louisville’s Waterfront Park. The festival — named “one of the top 101 things to do in America” by SPIN magazine — will feature panels, speakers and films focusing on Midwest environmental issues, an expanded extreme sports park, and performances from dual national acts read more>>

July 28th, 2006: “Forecastle Festival” by The Lexington Herald Leader – Michael Tunis

It’s named for the bow of a ship, the base structure where the crew is housed. But Louisville’s Forecastle Festival has some pretty hefty goals for dry land. Namely, it wants to be Kentucky’s answer to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California. It hopes to be a Midwestern beacon for established indie bands and up-and-coming artists as well as a promotional vehicle for environmental activist groups read more>>

July 26th, 2006: “Forecastle Grows Up” by LEO Weekly – Michael Lichvar

The second Forecastle Festival, in 2003, was my first. I was 16 years old. Money was tight, as it is now, so the idea of seeing two of my favorite Louisville bands Irina and Your Black Star for free, in a park a block away from my best friend’s house, sounded like a better idea than Einstein’s theory of relativity. The festival is all grown up now, and it’s no longer Louisville’s little secret read more>>

July 26th, 2006: “Forecastle: Ready to Rock” by Velocity Weekly

J.K. McKnight might be a bit of an eccentric, but what he’s done with the Forecastle Festival, Louisville’s premiere music, art and activism showcase, should register as a major accomplishment read more>>

July 23rd, 2006: “The Best Nights Out This Month: The Forecastle Festival” by SPIN Magazine

Sleater-Kinney headlines a festival that also features popular local acts Your Black Star, Second Story Man, Ronnie Mack, Ayin, Follow the Train, Wolverine Brass, and more. Read more

July 22nd, 2006: “Full Steam Ahead: JK’s McKnight’s homegrown Forecastle Festival goes nationwide” by The Courier-Journal – Jeffrey Lee Puckett

JK McKnight walked away from last year’s Forecastle Festival in a delirious daze. More than 5,000 people had come to Cherokee Park on a gorgeous July day for nearly 12 hours of free music, art exhibits and sociopolitical activism. The turnout set a park attendance record — and firmly established Forecastle as a vibrant annual attraction with the potential to take its three-pronged message nationwide read more>>

July 19th, 2006: “Interview with The Forecastle Festival’s JK McKnight” by The Lexington Project – Eli Riveire

Eli Riveire’s interview with Forecastle Captain JK McKnight. Read more>>

July 18th, 2006: “Charting the Couse: JK McKnight is determined to make Forecastle a major Music & Arts festival” by Velocity Weekly – Joshua Hammon

Hanging posters and stacking handbills at the University of Louisville a few weeks ago, J.K. McKnight’s very hectic present collided with his very distant past read more>>

July 5th, 2006: “Forecastle: The Show will go on”

by Velocity Weekly

If you just can’t decide whether or not to attend the Forecastle Festival later this month, here’s a slice a news that might light a little fire under your ass read more>>

June 27th, 2006: “Art, Activism, and Rock n’ Roll”

by Louisville Magazine

Equal parts musicians, visual artists and brochure-peddling activists, the fifth annual Forecastle Festival sails into the Mellwood Arts and Entertainment Center. The term “Forecastle” derives from read more>>

June 9th, 2006: “Summer Music Festivals: Forecastle”

by Matt Jordan

If you hadn’t guessed, Kentucky isn’t exactly a hotspot for music. Sure, we’re currently home to My Morning Jacket, VHS or Beta, half of the Apples in Stereo and one Pavement member, but that doesn’t mean any bands ever want to play here. So to combat the lack of concerts, some masterminds in Louisville thought it might be a good idea to read more>>

May 24th, 2006: “Forecastle”

by LEO Weekly – Stephen George and Ed Johnson

This homegrown festival has come a long way from its humble Tyler Park beginnings and handful of bands in 2002. This year promises to be the biggest yet, expanding to two days and featuring Apples In Stereo (Friday) and Sleater-Kinney (Saturday) as co-headliners. Tons of fine Louisville bands share the bill, like Scott Carney and Heavy Friends, Follow The Train, The Glasspack, ARCH, Cabin, The Photographic, and many more. Also, in keeping with the “Music.Art.Activism” tag, there will be a bunch of artists and environmental activism organizations on hand.

May 11th, 2006: “Forecastle Fest docking at Mellwood”

by The Courier-Journal – Angie Fenton

All-female rockers Sleater-Kinney will headline Forecastle Festival 2006. Touted as “the largest gathering of musicians, artists and activists in the Midwest,” the celebration will take over the Mellwood Arts and Entertainment Center July 28 and 29. Sleater-Kinney’ which frequently tours with Pearl Jam and the White Stripes and will play Lollapalooza following its debut in Louisville’ will be joined by read more>>

May 10th, 2006: “Sleater-Kinney to play Forecastle”

by Velocity Weekly – Thomas Nord

The Forecastle Festival has secured Sleater-Kinney as a headliner for this year’s fest. The festival, which will be held July 28 and 29 at the Mellwood Arts Center, will also feature local acts Your Black Star, Cabin, Follow the Train, Fire the Saddle and many more read more>>

Forecastle 2005 Press Coverage

July 29th, 2005: “Forecastle 2005 Expands and Expounds”

by The Courier-Journal – Jeffrey Lee Puckett

JK McKnight started the Forecastle Festival with less than $1,200 and a lot of generous friends in the music, art and activism communities. Dedicated to

promoting ecological concerns through environmental activism, it flourished for three years in Tyler Park — but McKnight wanted to see how far he could take it

this year. “I wanted this year to be three times as big as last year’s festival,” said McKnight, who raised $60,000 in sponsorship money read more>>

July 27th, 2005: “Free Fore All” by Velocity Weekly

This summer has certainly been good to local music. First, Lebowski Fest entertained and informed with scores of local bands. Now comes The Forecastle Festival, which will continue the hot streak with gobs of local musicians and artists Saturday at Cherokee Park. With performances by Shipping News, Sean Garrison, The Children, Arch and more, the free festival will anchor two, 40-ft stages: one in Frisbee Field and the other at the base of Baringer Hill. Connecting the stages, artists and activists will peddle their wares and causes to the masses. In addition, there’s an Ultimate Frisbee exhibition, highlighted by a Louisville vs. Lexington All-Star match. The madness kicks off @ 12:30.

July 25th, 2005: “The Proclaimer: JK McKnight fuels music, arts, and activism

festival” by LEO Weekly – Sean Rose

It started as a bumpy ride down Broadway. The old Volvo, a grey 1985 740 sedan, was shaking on fumes, struggling to a five-mile-an-hour roll just 50 feet from a gas station. “Come on Volv,” implored its owner, JK McKnight. “I’ll never do this to

you again. McKnight, 24, is a Louisville musician and the founder of this Saturday’s Forecastle festival, a one-day event

that shines its light equally on music, art and activism. Forecastle has moved from Tyler Park, where it began three years ago, to Cherokee Park, and with its

biggest-name musical headliner yet read more>>

July 20th, 2005: “From humble beginnings to a bona fide festival, Forecastle is

about to hit stride” by LEO Weekly

In the summer of 2000, one of the bands I’d played with in high school and a little ways into college, Jake and the Rubber Band, played a show in Tyler Park on a sweaty Saturday afternoon. Also on the bill were Chester, a Lexington band fashioned after the Velvet Underground, and local punks the Cobalt. Our guitarist booked the show read more>>

July 20th, 2005: “All Hands On Deck for Forecastle 2005″ by Louisville.com

Music, art and activism will share equal billing at the first major festival to be held in Cherokee Park in a decade. The Forecastle Festival will be held on Saturday July 30th from 12:30 to 10:30 PM with twenty-five bands from across the Midwest, forty regional visual artists, and thirty-eight activist organizations. In addition, the festival boasts a Louisville vs. Lexington game, as the Midwest Ultimate Frisbee Tournament All-Stars read more>>

June 6th, 2005: “Forecastle 2005″ by Leslie Stewart

After four years of hard work and ever increasing crowds for his Forecastle Festival of music, art and activism, organizer JK McKnight has taken a quantum leap for this year’s endeavor. This year’s festival moves from Tyler Park to Cherokee Park, with enough acreage for two separate stages, a tree-shaded gallery for art exhibitions and activist organizations, plus the addition of the Ultimate Frisbee Tour, a rock climbing wall and read more>>

2002 – 2004 press coming…