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Dancin' to the music at Appel Farm - Today's Sunbeam
6/1/2007
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Dancin' to the music at Appel Farm
Sunday, June 03, 2007
By Robert Linnehan
rlinnehan@sjnewsco.com
UPPER PITTSGROVE TWP. As Adrienne Young looked out over the crowd at the 19th Annual Appel Farm Arts and Music Festival, a smile spread over her face as her fiddler kicked into a blazing solo that had the enormous audience at the Grove Stage jigging and bouncing their feet across the gigantic lawn.
"This is just an incredible festival with a huge reputation," the Nashville-based, Grammy-Nominated artist said. "I love playing this festival because you get to connect with so many different fans, and it's a place where families can bring their kids for a good day."
Young visited and signed autographs for the mass of fans near her merchandise table, as she struck up conversations with people from all over the East Coast who came down to Salem County for the prominent music festival.
The Appel Farm Arts and Music Festival has been delighting folk, rock, and blues fans for the past 19 years at the Appel Farm Arts and Music Center. Over 12 artists played during the festival, with heavyweight musicians Robert Randolph and the Family Band and Joan Armatrading headlining the day.
Throngs of people poured throughout the farm grounds, browsing through the 50 vendors and hurrying to catch one of their favorite artists at the two stages.
Sean Timmons, artistic director for Appel Farm, said its easy to direct the day when you have 450 dedicated volunteers.
"The only problem we've had so far today is that one of the musicians showed up an hour early to play," he said. "When that's your biggest problem, you know it's going to be a successful day."
The biggest drawing point of the day, he said, is that people can come to the festival and see different kinds of music and do what they want to do at their own pace.
Where else can you see a sheep shearing demonstration and then five minutes later see a gold record artist, he asked.
Despite the heat and humidity, music-lovers sat under umbrellas and tents to listen to the eclectic group of musicians who graced the two stages.
Dancin' to the music at Appel Farm
Sunday, June 03, 2007
By Robert Linnehan
rlinnehan@sjnewsco.com
UPPER PITTSGROVE TWP. As Adrienne Young looked out over the crowd at the 19th Annual Appel Farm Arts and Music Festival, a smile spread over her face as her fiddler kicked into a blazing solo that had the enormous audience at the Grove Stage jigging and bouncing their feet across the gigantic lawn.
"This is just an incredible festival with a huge reputation," the Nashville-based, Grammy-Nominated artist said. "I love playing this festival because you get to connect with so many different fans, and it's a place where families can bring their kids for a good day."
Young visited and signed autographs for the mass of fans near her merchandise table, as she struck up conversations with people from all over the East Coast who came down to Salem County for the prominent music festival.
The Appel Farm Arts and Music Festival has been delighting folk, rock, and blues fans for the past 19 years at the Appel Farm Arts and Music Center. Over 12 artists played during the festival, with heavyweight musicians Robert Randolph and the Family Band and Joan Armatrading headlining the day.
Throngs of people poured throughout the farm grounds, browsing through the 50 vendors and hurrying to catch one of their favorite artists at the two stages.
Sean Timmons, artistic director for Appel Farm, said its easy to direct the day when you have 450 dedicated volunteers.
"The only problem we've had so far today is that one of the musicians showed up an hour early to play," he said. "When that's your biggest problem, you know it's going to be a successful day."
The biggest drawing point of the day, he said, is that people can come to the festival and see different kinds of music and do what they want to do at their own pace.
Where else can you see a sheep shearing demonstration and then five minutes later see a gold record artist, he asked.
Despite the heat and humidity, music-lovers sat under umbrellas and tents to listen to the eclectic group of musicians who graced the two stages.
