Envision 2015 Announces 2nd Wave Artists

December 16, 2014 By Molly Buckiewicz Leave a Comment

Envision Festival-Costa Rica

Envision Festival-Costa Rica announces second installment of their lineup for their 5th annual festival from Feb 26 – March 1, 2015.

Music & Arts festival Envision Festival-Costa Rica has announced the second phase of its lineup, completing the impressive and talented roster of musicians, artists, speakers, yoga instructors and beyond, set to perform in the scenic jungles of Uvita, Costa Rica from February 26- March 1, 2015.

Notable music additions include dub maestros an-ten-nae, Hedflux, and Stylust Beats, the electro-soul tunes of The Funk Hunters, underground house artists Mikey Lion, Porkchop and Tara Brooks from the Desert Hearts crew, exotic folk artists Lulacruza, Passiflora and Shimshai and the west coast bass sounds of AtyYa, Defunk, Lafa Taylor, Perkulator and Push/Pull.

Previously announced music headliners include the much loved Groundation, Phaeleh, The Polish Ambassador, Random Rab, Emancipator, Ott among many others that will be performing on one of four expertly crafted stages.

New artist additions will help cultivate what is considered one of the most unique and beautiful music festival environments on the planet including headlining visual artist Android Jones, painter Curiot, and glass artists Ubatuba and Snic Barnes. The 2014 Luna Stage architects, Hoodie and Tigre, return to further expand on their impressive creations from last year.

Megan Currie will add to the roster of an already impressive collection of yoga instructors,including world-renowned Rachel Brathen, Kishan Shah and Cristi Christensen. Additionally, African tribal dancer Amy Secada will be performing a new spellbinding routine.

And all of this is just the beginning. Experiences offered at Envision also include beaches and jungles for exploration, some of the best surf on the planet, the nearby bohemian beach town of Dominical, and an incredible lineup of workshops, speakers, permaculture education, art installations and so much more.

Take a peek into the Envision mystique and be inspired by this breathtaking “Vive La Experiencia!” 2015 video.

Tickets are on sale now and will sell out quickly.

Please visit the Envision website and links below to find out more. Pura Vida!

http://www.2015.envisionfestival.com/

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Envision T ravel Info

Envision N ewsletter

About Envision Festival-Costa Rica:

In just four years, Envision has blossomed from a backyard event into an internationally acclaimed community gathering. Envision is continuing its journey to break down cultural barriers, representing an elevated festival experience of spirit and community. By bringing people together in the lush landscape of Costa Rica, Envision offers opportunities to celebrate the spirit, heal our bodies and minds, and revitalize our souls. Be a part of a global movement that is destined to shape our global future while experiencing the beauty of the landscape, healing undertones, artistic expression, and the “Pura Vida!” way of life. This is Envision Festival.

The Confluence

Arise 2014

August 24, 2014 By FreioMusic Leave a Comment

The 2nd Annual Arise Music Festival:

By the time the gates were finally open, the energy began to pick up. With the people came art, laughter, color and flavor. As the camping area began to fill up it was clear that this year was much larger than last. The same beautiful location shared by thousands of new attendees. With ‘dualing stages’, two stages set up right next to each other intended to minimize musical downtime, the music continued and the crowd stayed close. The electronic stage, Souls Rising, had a stacked lineup of talented young and established acts. The energy by Souls Rising stage kept a steady group of dancing bass faces content. While the Souls Rising stage was considerably smaller than the other two main musical stages, it was the destination for many festival goers and it delivered. The stage and surrounding area was decorated ornately from the lasers beaming around the ground to the CDs hanging reflectively from the trees.

Photo taken by Molly ‘Mojo’ Buckiewicz

This year’s attendance appeared to be at least double, possibly triple, the previous year’s attendance. The festival was prepared and there was ample water, food, and portable toilets. The vender village was one of a kind with an array of smells coming from the food stands, and an array of colors coming from the vender stands. Artists are now migrating to Arise festival from all over the USA, contributing to its colorful diversity. Arise is Colorado’s best and most diverse music festival.

Once again SunRise Ranch played the role of the gracious host and one can only hope that they received the support and recognition they deserve for sharing the incredible valley to all of us who attend. With out the support of SunRise Ranch this event would not be possible in its current form. The artists also deserve a huge shoutout for making the experience what it was, and sharing ideas, thoughts, and emotions through their sound and visions. Equally the fan, the festival goer, the music lover, the ‘escape the 9-5 artist’, anyone who attended a festival, deserves a huge thank you. With out listeners how could music work? It is you who make this possible and for that all of us here at FreioMusic, Thank You!

Immerse Yourself – Arise Festival – Loveland, CO

June 15, 2013 By Sober_Raver Leave a Comment

ARISE FESTIVAL 2013

“The music is like the fire …. and we all gather around it to warm our souls”

~ Paul Bassis, Producer of ARISE ~

A new festival has emerged onto the Colorado scene this summer. Backdropped by the serene beauty of the Rocky Mountains, Arise Festival has set its sights on being the very essence of a festival – co-creation, music, art, yoga, and community. Sunrise Ranch, an hour north of Denver, will provide the magical space for festival goers to explore and re-connect with nature and one another. The atmosphere is looking to come together seamlessly, complete with Hemp Village, Kids Village, Organic Food and Beverage Village, and hey, my fellow beer lovers, a Craft Beer and Wine Village!

The festival will also feature a selection of independent films including – Bidder 70, Chasing Water, Arise, and The Bloom. If that doesn’t expand your mind enough – check out the healing space, Temple of the Heart, on site. It will encompass activities like yoga, kirtan, meditation, and a healers tent to completely rejuvinate you- mind, body, and soul.

THE BASICS

WHAT TO BRING: face paint, headlamp, re-fillable water bottle, warm clothes for the CO nights

Festival Info

Complete Lineup

Camping & Lodging

Aside from the perks… the music lineup is stacking up quite nicely to create an incredibly diverse world sound to fill up those Colorado mountains.

So who is playing you ask?

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We are very excited to be apart of this melding of art and community. Not convinced yet? Check out the music below…

But just you wait… the complete lineup so far includes:

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The Infamous Stringdusters

December 2, 2011 By Sober_Raver Leave a Comment

Note:

First, boy in blue collared shirt pumping his fist, top left

Man in tan hat, right in the middle of the screen, facing the camera 58 secs in

Woman in bottom right, wearing a flower dress who shows up at a minute into the video

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See how much fun those three people are having? It is thanks to the bluegrass infused genius that is The Infamous Stringdusters who have won my vote for ‘coolest live music’ this year so far. Not only are they a beautifully harmonized batch of country boys, but they can bring the party to Eugene, Oregon, even if it is Sunday night. A result of pure, raw talent, and a little musical melding with Drew Emmitt.

Want more?

Free kickass stringduster bluegrass HERE