NMF is good for Norman and could grow into something really big.

Anyone else go to this? What were your thoughts?

I went. It didn't seem as big as last year in terms of attendance (probably because it was on Sunday) and the music wasn't nearly as good quality as last year's festival (in my opinion). Still, there were an impressive number of people downtown that probably poured some nice money into the surrounding businesses.

weather was great! attendance did seem to be down some over last year's, which made it a little easier to get around. less drunk knuckleheads stumbling around also, more than likely due to the new rules not letting outside drink being brought in... i liked the food court area, although lines seemed to be a little long at times. i enjoyed the bands, but there were some bands that i really wanted to see anyway that i got to, so i have some bias in that regards... overall i think it's a great thing for norman and the area and i hope they keep it going and keep it free.

i was down at the Diner last week and got to thinking that the Vista building needs to reopen. i'd like to check the view during the festival. anyone know what's up with that building? the weather looks great for the weekend!

A while back, serious structural issues required the building to be vacated and then rehabilitation work began. The work continues.

I went on Sunday and was pleasantly surprised. There were some great improvements. Things were more organized this year with schedules placed around and better variety of vendors. The music was good and the crowd was well behaved, although could have shown better support earlier in the day. This is the best "people watching" event ever. Not the best pic, but did anyone see this thing?

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd313/rusty6174/Cars/DSC00484.jpg

Christine is not a thing.:ohno:

The monsters name is Christine?

No, Christine is the lady standing to the left of it. :LolLolLol

So what was the deal with pets? The NMF3 website said it was okay to bring dogs before 6 p.m., but I've heard Norman police were turning people with dogs away?

So what was the deal with pets? The NMF3 website said it was okay to bring dogs before 6 p.m., but I've heard Norman police were turning people with dogs away?

I didn't see any of that. I saw a ton of dogs there, even after 6.

I concur with king183...lots of dogs there and and accidentally stepped on a dog that was out there for the final act.

Looks like a switch back to Saturday with outside stages...potentially great news depending on da bands

http://m.newsok.com/s?s=16&a=3521568&f=entertainment

NORMAN — The 2011 Norman Music Festival is doing the bunny hop, jumping a weekend to accommodate the Easter holiday weekend

Norman Music Festival 4 now is set for April 28 through 30, a week later than the original dates organizers recently announced.

Although it won't be on its usual weekend, plans are still in place to expand the free event from two to three days, with the festivities spanning Thursday through Saturday. The first two days will take place primarily inside various Norman venues.

For the 2011 festival, Saturday will be the big day, when outdoor stages go up in downtown Norman. Although next year's festival won't extend through Sunday, concerns were raised that the Easter weekend dates would conflict with Good Friday church services and Easter egg hunts, 2011 festival chairman Robert Ruiz said.

Thanks, Easy.

Looks like Keller Williams is headlining the Jäger stage Saturday night...Pretty nice grab

Not sure what to think of this lineup. Seems like a whole lot of rockabilly.

This is looking like the first year I do not attend... Maybe the novelty has worn off.

The festival was great this year!! If you didn't make it you really missed out. There were many more vendors, great food choices, lost of different attractions, much improved stage locations, and great music. Fridays vibe was really a cool surprise. The stand outs that I saw were Deer People, Pidgin Band, Montu, The Walkmen (of course), and Keller Williams absolutely killed it (I'm a huge fan now)! I can't wait for next year!

Lineup this year is weak...Guess I'm getting old but when you have never even heard of the headliner that's saying something...Portugal. The Man??

http://m.newsok.com/norman-music-festival-takes-over-main-street/article/3669291/?page=1

Those are "indie bands" and I've not heard of them either.

Great lineup if you're into the local music scene, but for most people, all of these bands are unheard of, not to say you wouldn't enjoy them. I'm curious about the Privaledge set, I'm hoping Kevin Durant will join him on stage and rap.

If you like Americana/Country Hayes Carll is awesome. One of his main influences is Ray Wylie Hubbard.... He falls in the same category as Ryan Bingham (who is awesome as well).

Alejandro Escovedo is an incredible performer out of Austin - he writes rock'n'roll songs for grown-ups - he's on the Jack Daniels stage at 7 PM on Saturday night


http://youtu.be/qakgvDgUaMo

And right after Alejandro plays, Hayes Carll gets going on the same stage


http://youtu.be/_6YlzaPxMVM

Should be a good night of tunes

And if you're interested in just having a wacky fun time, check out Peelander-Z on Friday night at 11 PM on the outdoor Opolis stage


http://youtu.be/aPPI2yyxrOM

Peelander Z won me over last year, but their set is the same time as local one man band El Paso Hot Button!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vTqPt6rfGA&feature=related

Is there a map showing the location of all the stages?

http://oudaily.com/nmf5/stages/

JD McPherson and The Joy Formidable are headlining the music festival this year. I'm more than excited to hear them live!

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This year's lineup sounds great! Looking forward to seeing Elephant Revival as well as the two you mentioned.

It's kind of strange that the festival is less than two months away and there is no update to the website. It still has last years lineup listed.

The full lineup is finally posted on the website.

I'm excited to see TJ Mayes at Guestroom 7:30 Friday. Check out this video TJ Mayes "Your Shadow Is My Shine" - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCvl4VxvqNM)

I was a little disappointed with the show this year. It didn't seem like as many people were there this year either which was a bummer. Maybe it is because there wasn't a band most people have heard of.

Love the showcase on local bands but I agree they need a big headliner, someone like Tame Impala, etc. to put it over the top.

That said, they had some amazing local names: J.D. McPherson, Samantha Crain, Broncho, et. al. Plus, Oklahoma right now has about as much musical talent as any state in the union.

Need some jam bands next year

I was there yesterday from 4PM till 1 or so. I give it an A+. The bands were incredible, the crowd great and the vendor services very well done. Heck, even got to catch the thunder game at The Bar. I'm totally impressed. Job well done Norman.

I was there yesterday from 4PM till 1 or so. I give it an A+. The bands were incredible, the crowd great and the vendor services very well done. Heck, even got to catch the thunder game at The Bar. I'm totally impressed. Job well done Norman.

Same! Was my first one but I was incredibly impressed with what it wound up being. I can't wait for next year -- I'm going to make sure I go to more of it.

Do we have any idea how many arrests that were associated with this music event?
It looked like a prison furlough day Saturday evening.

Do we have any idea how many arrests that were associated with this music event?
It looked like a prison furlough day Saturday evening.

I read there was 1 arrest despite having around 60,000 people attend - OUDaily.com | Norman Music Festival grows, fills city with a variety of music (http://www.oudaily.com/news/2013/apr/28/nmf-numbers-story/)

Thanks
Only one arrest is a surprising statistic as is the million dollars to the city of Norman.

By comparison only one home OU football game with about 85,000 in attendance brings in dollars’ worth many times that per person, just to Norman. Many OU fans and our visitors stay in OKC and other area hotels buying gas, eating, shopping. Renting cars and using our airports. A few even use the train. Many more would the train if it was better timed and located near OU. The city of Norman the state could do a lot more about traffic for these OU visitors.

They've announced this years line-up.
Norman Music Festival (http://www.normanmusicfestival.com/)
Excited about seeing Dead Meadow again but not sure how well they will translate on the main stage.

Guess I'm getting old. Haven't heard of any of the bands. I hold out hope each year for a jam band or two since they had Tea Leaf Green a few years back...Oh well maybe next year

Some of the bands are ACM bands... Stardeath is the band that played in lieu of the lips this year on NYE... Jabee is an OKC-based rapper that is embracing his OKC roots as he grows in popularity... Pink Pony is Christina Fallin's band... most in OKC have heard of Edgar Cruz at this point... but yeah, lots and lots of names I don't know... think of it as an opportunity for discovery rather than a reason not to go... :-)

I had a blast there last year and am so looking forward to this years festival. I can't wait.

Diarrhea Planet - sloppy hipster punk, should be decent live show
John Moreland - greater Okie singer/song-writer, saw him do solo matinee show at the Conservatory, would love to see with full band. not sure how he is performing at NMF
Rainbows Are Free - pretty sweet rock band from Norman, always enteraining live
Ringo Deathstarr - modern psyche, should be good live
Depth & Current - think these guys are from Tulsa, playing at Opolis which fits their sound better than big outdoor stage
Traindodge - veteran Okie rock, need to see these guys if you havent over the last 15 (or more years) theyve been around
Klipspringer- another group thats been around for a while, should be a solid show

Also, stop by the Red Room at 6 pm Saturday. Take 9, a comedy sketch group is performing and I'm the emcee.
This is a talented bunch of kids and, from what from what I've seen, it'll be a funny show. I will also be doing stand up
to end the show.

For those in the know about local bands and otherwise, what are your thoughts on this year's lineup announcement?

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Good stuff... Octopus Project and Colourmusic will be a great show! Bring your earplugs though.

Diarrhea Planet? Some of the names of these bands, man I don't know...

I would hope Judge Balkman dismisses this silliness and the festival continues as is.

Hearing set Friday for lawsuit regarding festival's 'no guns' policy - Norman Transcript: Government (http://www.normantranscript.com/news/government/hearing-set-friday-for-lawsuit-regarding-festival-s-no-guns/article_4871f70a-72ce-55cd-9620-e1908e7f0e03.html)

I guess I will bring my machine gun to this in case someone goes Suge Knight

I would hope Judge Balkman dismisses this silliness and the festival continues as is.

Hearing set Friday for lawsuit regarding festival's 'no guns' policy* - Norman Transcript: Government (http://www.normantranscript.com/news/government/hearing-set-friday-for-lawsuit-regarding-festival-s-no-guns/article_4871f70a-72ce-55cd-9620-e1908e7f0e03.html)

It has been on going for what...7 years with a ban and they are just now raising a hissy fit? Sounds like someone wants free media air time or is otherwise lacking things to do in their life.

It has been on going for what...7 years with a ban and they are just now raising a hissy fit? Sounds like someone wants free media air time or is otherwise lacking things to do in their life.

Without arguing for or against his actions or the ban, I'd say that identifying issues where they feel a government entity is interfering in a protected right is the goal of groups like this. Whether its freedom of religion, or 2nd amendment, creating visibility and press IS the goal. Much like a satanic group sending coloring books to a school.

Diarrhea Planet? Some of the names of these bands, man I don't know...

I plan on going, but think I'll stay a few hundred feet from the stage !!!!!!!

I'll bet money that someone in that organization just went out and googled "no weapons" and "Norman" or "Oklahoma." I doubt that these people honestly feel unsafe while unarmed at the festival; in fact I doubt that they would attend or even WANT to attend if they weren't set on proving a point, which is all that this is about.

That said, they pretty cleverly are taking a page from the sit-in movement. I've never really seen anyone in the media make that connection, but that's probably because the two relevant issues largely exist on opposite ends of the political spectrum.

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Cool to see the growth of NMF year to year. I'm glad they'll be moving the dates off the Arts Festival weekend. This should provide a benefit to both festivals.

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