Lucy Dacus has penned an Op-Ed for the New York Times that explores Woodstock‘s meaning through the lens of its 1969 incarnation and in light of its 50th anniversary and recently canceled 2019 event. Titled “Woodstock, a Utopia? Not for Every Generation,” the artist’s essay scrutinizes how the fest is …
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Woodstock 50 isn’t officially dead at this point, but it’s on life support and the prognosis seems very, very grim. Woodstock co-founder Michael Lang is refusing to throw in the towel, but his main investor, Dentsu, has pulled out and released a statement saying the whole thing is off. “Despite …
Read More »The Two Woodstock Anniversary Fests: What Legacy Acts Might Return?
The Woodstock festival has been on ice since the disastrous one back in 1999 nearly ruined the brand forever, but now that the 50th anniversary is almost upon us, two competing events are trying to bring back the spirit of the 1969 original.One is being organized by original Woodstock co-creator …
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