Located in the mountains of North Central, WA, just about 30 miles from the Canadian border, the Conscious Culture Festival proudly reaches its 5th year on June 20-22, 2014. CCF is the largest Roots, Rock, and Reggae festival of its kind in the Northwest. The festival has steadily gained a loyal following since its inception, for the most part because of incredible word and mouth and grassroots support. But also because CCF is truly an inclusive event by nature. Without wincing or just giving lip service, this festival is really about the community and the people that support it. Over the last 5 years, festival founder and life long Tonasket area resident, BlueJay Hankins has enthusiastically embraced visual artists, teachers, speakers, DJs; just about any artist of merit that impacts his life, and is willing to work with his festival to spread a positive message.
Fresh from his recent journey to Jamaica, Bluejay has booked a bill of artists that reflect both A) his enthusiasm for his day job as co-owner and operator of Sick Donkey Records, an established reggae label responsible for a number of recent hits and BBC favorites in Europe, and B) Bluejay’s humble nature as an unrepentant music lover with good ear for artists that will blossom with a little love and exposure.
This year Conscious Culture Festival has booked number of notable and nationally celebrated acts including the NWs favorite string band The Blackberry Bushes, hard hitting soul stars The Staxx Brothers, Californian female hip hop sensation J Ross Parrelli (recently signed to Universal), Seattle reggae-fusion stars Indigitize, and renowned Australian DJ Mr Bill. In the diverse field of roots music the festival is proud to announce Robin Barrett & Coyote Kings (blues/rock), Mike Love (acoustic/beatbox) hailing from Hawaii, Australian export Blake Noble(percussion/guitar) and local roots reggae favorite Essential I.
To view an always up to date list and schedule of our evolving list of performing artists and art installations, and to sign up for our mailing list, visit consciousculturefestival.com. With over 40 live acts and 40 DJs on 3 major stages, expect a level of talent and entertainment rivaling larger corporate events, for a much better price, and a much greater cause.
http://consciousculturefestival.com/
THE ART SCENE
To celebrate the festival’s 5th year and in the spirit of the CCF’s commitment to continue to embrace daring artists and their work, a number of new faces are emerging to contribute installations including renowned Bellingham artist, engineer, and physicist, David Kitts. CCF is also proud to announce that we’ve teamed up with Ben Cohen of Ben & Jerry’s fame to present what Ben himself humorously calls the “world’s most complex way to stamp a dollar.” His machine is a brilliant work of functioning art and engineering, protest and activism, that uses a Rube Goldberg style machine to send a special message to elected officials and the people they represent. Ben’s machine’s your stamps dollar bills with a message that your money is not to used to bribe politicians. If you’re interested in showcasing your work in the future and being considered a CCF visual artist, please contact us at, info@consciousculturefestival.com
WORKSHOPS
Free workshops include subjects ranging from Yoga, Reiki, Qigong and Natural Childbirth to Dancing, African Drumming, Hula Hoop making and more.
GET YOUR TICKET
Tickets are only $40 in advance and $50 at the gate. And that includes camping. visit Brownpapertickets.com or this direct link:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/597431
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
We are extremely proud that CCF is a zero waste event that composts and recycles virtually all trash from the weekend. We continue to find new ways each year to minimize our impact on the environment and increase our positive impact on the community. Join us in keeping CCF on the leading edge of sustainability.
WHAT YOU’RE GOING TO FIND
In addition to dozens of epic performances, the festival’s entertainment village buzzes with attractions and activities including a DJ Dome, a beer garden, local arts/crafts, a kids village, great food and more. For a peaceful vibe, near-flawless logistics, and an unrivaled out of the big city experience, the CCF delivers a festival experience that is truly one of a kind. Now in its 5th year the momentum and excitement for the 2014 CCF is grows every day with the anticipation of returning guests and first time attendees. You’re welcome to come be a part.
The LINE UP
LIVE ACTS:
The Blackberry Bushes
Essential I
Staxx Brothers
J Ross Parrelli
Indigitize
Blake Noble
Mike Love
Indubious
Rise N Shine
State Of Jefferson
Robin Barrett & Coyote Kings
Olivia Da La Cruz
Fogey
Sunz Of Sound
Pepper Proud
Meerkats
Harvey Swanson
Bodhi Drip Family
Los Rusteros
Pacific High
The Rickabaughs
Digital Deb
Potters Lighthouse
Ruby Rust
Sundog
Picker Rick
Kyle MacConnell
Main Stage hosted by: Fogey, Many Dread & J Ross Parrelli
Dome hosted by Sake One & Jaeda
DJs:
Mr. Bill
Digital Rust
Mr. Rodgers
Bass Science
Perkulator
Guda
Pressha
INNIT
Mesca
Blessed Coast Sound
Blacklist
Bizzara
HZ Donut
Phuysix
Nefarious
Corporate
Short Wave
Jedi Training Camp
Selecta Matsui
BudEdubz
Blapsta
RawSpect
Azon
AJ Metcalfe
Glitch & Swagga
Wheres6
Kozmo
Zigtek
Nervous BreakDown
Zdub
Wax 808 & Travis Hurley
BrainFunk
Valis
Crave
Docta Ugz
Jaeda
Sake One
Jellyfyst
N-I-X
Beauflexx
Conscious Culture Festival 2014
June 20-22 at The Barter Faire Site, Tonasket, WA
(72 Cayuse Mountain Road, Tonasket, WA 98855)
