DevO Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 This one is looking pretty tasty...http://exclaim.ca/News/toronto_urban_roots_festival_adds_hold_steady_frank_turner_lowest_of_low_skydiggersThis summer the Toronto Urban Roots Festival (TURF) will be bringing some high-profile acts to Fort York: Garrison Common from July 4 to 7. The lineup just keeps on getting better, since the organizers have added some more acts to the bill.Following previously announced artists like Belle & Sebastian, She & Him, Camera Obscura, Neko Case, and Joel Plaskett & the Emergency, the fest has nabbed new additions the Hold Steady, Frank Turner & the Sleeping Souls, the Lowest of the Low, Justin Townes Earle and Skydiggers.The festival will be spread out across four nights and two full days, with performances by some 30 artists taking place on two outdoor stages and in two clubs.Early bird tickets are slated to go on sale in mid-March. Four-day passes are $99.50, while single day tickets are $39.50 or $49.60, and VIP tickets are $193.50 or $149.50. Check back to TURF's website for specific information as it is made available.http://torontourbanrootsfest.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 They've said they are adding new acts each Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 This is awesome. Woohoo'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 The Barr Brothers have been added to the bill.Aloha,Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Fack, just saw that The Hold Steady is playing at this. Hmmm...if Phish is in Toronto July 2, then maybe a Sisters Euclid show on July 4, then this for July 4-7, that might make for a nice trip to Toronto.Aloha,Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybone Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 The date I'm hearing for Phish in T.O. (source is PT so take it for what it is worth) is July 9th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted March 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 The Barr Brothers have been added to the bill.Aloha,BradNice! Yo La Tengo as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ersh Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Killer! I'm playing with the Skydiggers this spring/summer, and was wondering what this festival was all about. Thanks for the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Cool Ersh..we were just talking about this this morning. Definately on the radar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 just googled imaged Fort York, Garrison Common...looks like a sweeeet spot for a fesival! Field Trip is there too...see ya another year Ottawa Blues Fest. :content: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 Fort York is AWESOME for shows. Blue Rodeo used to do a fest there every year. I've got my ticket for the Arts & Crafts Field Trip and the Urban Roots Fest is the only other festival I think I'll hit this summer. Great lineup, good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I'm going to try to hit at least The Hold Steady date of this festival but then I'll be heading up to Mariposa to sllllooowwwww down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 On second thought..... this is turning out to be the lineup of the year for me. Added today:The SadiesFelice BrothersAlejandro EscovedoKurt Vile and the Violators Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Well that sure does seal the deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Well that sure does seal the deal.Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted March 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Sneaky TURF has bumped the early bird price up from $99 to $125. At least it includes all of the extra charges. Still in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeker Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 (edited) I think they did the same thing with VIP tickets last week too.I don't remember them being $300 when I first lookedstill in. Edited March 13, 2013 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Tickets on sale tomorrow at 1pm.Anyone have a link? I can't find the event on the ticketfly site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 http://www.ticketfly.com/event/239421-earlybird-turf-multi-4-day-toronto/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Monaghan: You're doing it wrong. t.u.r.f'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 I can deal with the price increase because the $125 was all in. 4 tickets came to $502.75 with the mail fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Got mine.Three more bands added:- Dawes - Fitz & The Tantrums- Arkells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 THURSDAY, JULY 4th (gates 5:00pm)She & HimThe Joel Plaskett EmergencyCamera ObscuraThe Barr BrothersFRIDAY, JULY 5th (gates 5:00pm)ArkellsFitz & The TantrumsJustin Townes EarleJD McphersonSATURDAY, JULY 6th (gates 11:00am)Flogging MollyThe Hold SteadyThe Lowest of The LowFrank Turner & The Sleeping SoulsDawesSkydiggersThe Felice BrothersLarry & His FlaskSUNDAY, JULY 7th (gates 11:00am)Belle & SebastianNeko CaseYo La TengoAlejandro Escovedo & The Sensitive BoysKurt Vile & The ViolatorsThe SadiesEARLYBIRD MULTI-DAY tickets are on sale and EARLYBIRD SINGLE-DAY TICKETS will go on sale THURSDAY, MARCH 28 @ 1:00PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 The schedule I posted is for the festival grounds at Fort York. None of those bands are doing the night bar/club shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 (edited) How sweet it is.One final round of artist additions next Monday. Edited March 20, 2013 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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