“The Nextival” has announced the addition of local acts to its lineup, including PASADENA, HIGHER EDUCATION, THE GRILLED LINCOLNS, GINGERWOLF, Legends of Et Cetera., 3rd Grade Friends, Dominic Fragman, Tobias Russell and Wimps & Machos. The Nextival features music’s next big sounds now as well as celebrates our musical heroes. The diverse lineup offers three stages featuring artists representing multiple music genres, food trucks, an interactive children’s zone, arts and craft vendors, and more. Produced by Juice Box Jams, the inaugural new music festival will be held at Maryland’s Anne Arundel Fairgrounds on May 21, 2016.
A portion of proceeds from the event will benefit non-profit Juice Box Jams’ mission to help kids and musicians in need. Tickets are on sale now at www.nextival.com or 1-800-255-2071.
In addition, the following food truck vendors are now confirmed to participate:
· Bruster’s Real Ice Cream Annapolis
· Crabby Hog
· GoGanics
· Grr Chee
· Lisa’s Luncheonette
“I’m pleased to announce the addition of these incredible homegrown acts to The Nextival line-up,” said Juice Box Jams and DJ Boy Records founder Billy Zero. “The Nextival offers a little something for everyone – particularly the music lover who prides him or herself on discovering the next big sound first, or the next great gourmet bite first.”
Billy Zero is a former GRAMMY trustee and GRAMMY president. He has a solid reputation for seeking out what’s “next now” in music and entertainment. Zero is known in the industry for his passion for Indie and children’s music.
The Nextival musical line-up includes (as of April 26, 2016):
MAIN AND LOCAL STAGE
Blue Skies & Death
Charles Kavoossi
Death Rosenthal
Dominic Fragman
Fast As Lightening (young local band)
Go With The Flow (Priddy Academy Band)
Ginger Wolf
Legends of Et Cetera
Lost Child
Love Riot
Mend The Hollow
Naked Blue
Pasadena
Pressing Strings
Safety 3rd(Priddy Academy Band)
Skribe
SwampCandy
Tabi Bonney
Tobias Russell
The Annapolis School Of Music House Band
KID’S STAGE & JUICE BOX JAMS KIDS ENTERTAINMENT AREA
A children’s interactive play area will include the “Zoo in My Room” puppet show by Kid Singer Jim, jumpy houses, face painting, puppets, art, building blocks, balloon twisting, and more. The children’s stage will feature musical performances from:
· GRAMMY nominated Milkshake
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