Getting Ready For Del Fest 2010

Del Fest Academy will be getting underway in just two days. The 10 day weather forecast is off to a great start for Cumberland MD. and the 3rd annual Del Fest. Stay tuned for complete coverage of Del Fest academy jams, meet and greets, jams from around the camp. Also full festival coverage including photos, setlists, and audio links from tapers on scene. Follow @cosmicvibesblog for updates and photos as it happens through out the week. Tickets are still available. Come on out for a chill time at Del Fest with four days of music including late night sets, work shops, camping, crafts,  and more. It's a blast for the whole family.


In the meantime check out some photos from Del Fest 2008

2010 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival

The 41st Jazz Fest has come and gone. Here are some wrap ups and photos via Jambase

4/23 Day 1

4/24 Day 2

4/25 Day 3

4/29 Thursday 2nd weekend

4/30 Friday 2nd weekend

5/1 Saturday 2nd weekend

5/2 Sunday 2nd weekend

More photos @ http://www.nojazzfest.com/

Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival 2010

Hangout Beach Festival went down last weekend in Gulf Shores Alabama. It was a heavy line up including Trey Anastasio and TAB, Zach Brown Band, John Legend, The Black Crowes, Ben Harper and Relentless, Gov't Mule, Keller Williams, Funky Meters and many more With all profits going to coastal protection and restoration. From the looks of the picture it looks like a great place for a festival, and for a great cause. Enjoy some photos via The Hangout Festival Facebook page

Friday Photos by Dave Vann

Birds Eye View by Doug Bruce

Saturday Photos By Dave Vann

Sunday Photos By Dave Vann

Hidden Gem: Brookside Gardens "Wings of Fancy"

After many recommendations and lots of putting off, I finally paid a visit to Brookside Gardens in Wheaton MD. The original plan was to hike the Northwest Branch Trail from Kemp Mill Rd to Rt29 in Silver Spring. I went to The Natural Capital website to research the trail. While browsing I noticed that Brookside was basically across the street from the trail head. I also noticed that the "Wings Of Fancy" butterfly exhibit was going on. Now I am recommending it you.


It took us about two hours to get through the exhibit as well a nice hike on some of the nature trails that surround the park and gardens. I'm sure we did not cover it all. The butterfly exhibit was way better than I expected it to be. The woman told us that if we were to come back in around three weeks we would probably see many more species of butterflies. They were very helpful in explaining the process of the butterflies life cycle and answering any questions. The hike around the nature trails was also very rewarding. We saw many different species of birds, including Baltimore orioles, red wing black birds, belted kingfisher, cardinals, woodpeckers and more. We also saw a black snake, turtles, geese, and much more. You just can't believe a place as beautiful and peaceful could be tucked in the woods in such a densely populated area inside the beltway. We were not to make it to Northwest Branch due to time constraints, but plan on visiting the exhibit again and hiking the branch in the very near future.

Enjoy and Happy Trails

Wing Of Fancy Butterfly Exhibit and Brookside Gardens Photo Album