The Official Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain Mobile App is Here!
Download the official Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain mobile app today for early access to official set times, the festival map, and more.
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Important Backwoods Update for 2021
We absolutely cannot wait to meet with you on the mountain again for our 3rd year, and 10th Backwoods festival overall. We are committed to making that happen.
YOU - our Backwoods family is what drives us to push forward through even the toughest times we’ve had over the years. The gusto, excitement, and passion for live music and art keeps all of us together, focused, and energized to always plan our next gathering together.
And this year has been no different. With the recent pandemic, and the required rescheduling of our 2020 event, we felt we would be able to safely produce an event almost a year later, this coming Spring, while the world helped to heal itself and regenerate as we came to a pause for all of our safety.
We have tirelessly worked with the Arkansas Department of Health putting together a 45-page Safety Plan to ensure your safety over the last 9 weeks, and the good news is that we received official approval on that plan with their help, that will allow us to hold the event this year at a limited capacity of 4,500.
We’ve also received approval and cooperation from the local Sheriff's office who is excited to see us return as well as our medical team. There will be a lot of safety protocols to prevent further spread of the virus, but it will at least allow us to gather once again none-the-less and experience live music.
After reaching out to the artists on the lineup, to reconfirm their participation in the rescheduled event as they originally intended to do on our April dates, we have found that several of them are now unwilling or are unable to play given their own personal situations or circumstances surrounding the pandemic.
While we believe we could hold a safe event as planned, we do not want to bring you a sub-par experience, or only a portion of the original lineup you may have purchased your ticket to see. As such, we are planning to delay our 2021 rescheduled event until August 26th - 29th, 2021. This will give us more time to plan an even safer event, drop an impressive lineup, and provide an amazing experience for you when we do ultimately get back together.
With that note, we humbly request our current ticket buyers to push the pause button with us and hold their tickets for our 2021 event again. We will refund those who are truly in dire straits, however an overabundance of requests in this direction may be detrimental to our company and the festival’s return in future years. We ask for your patience in timing if you do request a refund, rather than hold onto your ticket for the upcoming event. The most recent #SaveOurStages Act which has passed, has not opened applications yet to provide any assistance to companies in the industry still to this day. This assistance is necessary in helping companies like Backwoods with refund requests and other on-going expenses through the pandemic due to the amount of artist deposits and production deposits which were placed on the original 2020 event. We are all still very much trying to make ends meet on our own through this tough time, but will make good on promises made to you. Please consider our plea, and if you will not be attending our 2021 event, and are unwilling to hold your ticket for a 2022 event, and absolutely must request a refund - please email info@backwoodsmusicfestival.com with your order details for more information on the refund process.
We know this isn’t the news you wanted to hear today, but we had to make this tough decision which we feel is in everyone’s best interest. We care about you, your safety, your passion for live music, our artists, and the community that is Backwoods.
We will be announcing a revised lineup (a good portion of it will stay the same) in the coming weeks, as we work to bring you this next rendition of Backwoods. While we must postpone the event once again, we plan to begin utilizing our social media channels for inspiring a new beginning, reflecting on past memories, and by featuring the visual artists, performers, and behind the scenes staff that have helped make Backwoods a memorable experience for all.
Thank you for being a part of our family. Stay safe, and we will see you on the Mountain soon!
The Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain Staff
Announcing "The Good Bus" Stage at Backwoods 2020 - Presented by Q-Vents
For Thursday Early Arrival tickets to Backwoods 2020, click here.
Thursday Early Arrival attendees at Backwoods 2020 are in for a treat! Q-Vents, LLC will be hosting a pre-party stage Thursday (6/4) at Backwoods 2020 called "The Good Bus." Thanks to Unify Mountain Soundz, the stage will feature a high quality sound system from Hennessey Sound Design, a sound system provider that's widely regarded as one of the best in the bass music scene.
Production Specs:
Of course, the whole thing wouldn't be complete without a proper roster of DJ's to grace the decks, and thankfully Q-Vents, LLC has that covered. Nationally touring producer/DJ Kill Paris will be headlining the stage, with support from Dub Vader, Mom N Dad Tunes, GoodSex, Traseph, Samson aka Sanzone, DETØX, and Ishe/Tnure.
If you missed our announcement earlier this week, Space Jesus and Lotus will also be playing the Backwoods main stage that night. Backwoods has never had such a bangin' Thursday! Click here to learn more.
About Kill Paris:
Corey Baker (Kill Paris) is a multi-instrumental producer, DJ & video game lover. His sense of humor and genuine attention to his fans coin him as "The World’s Friendliest DJ", and his objective to bring a sense of well-being to the dance music community has made a deep-rooted impact. Corey holds seminars and teaches one-on-one music production lessons while simultaneously working on his artistry.
- Website: http://killparis.com/
- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/killparis
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6BNaPZdAIZAJnbgJRiZz2w?si=C-vgMMFoQSKecVY4LsOkWA
About Q-Vents, LLC:
Q-Vents, LLC is a full-service event management company and artist collective based out of Colorado. Jacob Browning, well known in the Denver EDM community, founded the company in 2014 to throw shows and sponsor stages both locally and beyond. His fresh, unique perspective and approach have led to a string of successful shows and festivals over the past six years, including a stage at Imagine Music Festival back in 2018.
When asked about "The Good Bus," Jacob said "We’re hoping to help create a positive space for people to come and enjoy the music and connect with other likeminded people. We’re going to have talent fly in from all across America... Salt Lake City, California, Denver, Arizona... everywhere really. Unify Mountain Soundz will be providing the Hennessy Sound Design system. Thursday at Backwoods 2020 is going to be nuts."
About Hennessey Sound Design:
Hennessey Sound Design was founded by Sean Hennessey and Bob Trinanes, two speaker geeks that were fed up with the poor offerings on the market and decided to join forces and produce high quality speakers without the outrageous prices to satisfy today's bass culture loyalists. Their sound systems are praised by fans at large-scale festivals everywhere.
About Unify Mountain Soundz:
Unify Mountain Soundz is an artist collective, a production company, and a premiere provider of Hennessey Sound Design on a mission to unify people through high fidelity sound and good vibrations. Based out of Colorado, the company was founded by Ryan Ehrig, Colton Mowrer, Austin Campbell, and Thomas Switla in 2017, and has since become a staple amongst the Denver bass music community.
We'll see you on the mountain at Backwoods 2020, June 4-7!
Introducing Backwoods' New VIP Concierge Host: Blake Sandridge
To purchase VIP Tickets, Upgraded Campsites, or Ultimate Backstage Experiences to Backwoods 2020, CLICK HERE.
Recently we caught up with Blake Sandridge, the first ever VIP Concierge Host at Backwoods! Adding Blake to our team is one of several new perks that we're adding to our VIP experience this year.
What's up Blake! How's it going?
I'm doing great! Thanks for asking 😊
Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
Of course. I've lived in Fayetteville for the last 15 years or so, and my first festival experience ever was on Mulberry Mountain back in 2013. That year I volunteered was a complete mud pit, and I decided to keep coming back because I guess I figured things could only get better from there! Since then, I've worked box office, financial management, and VIP roles at many music festivals.
What made you want to apply for the VIP Concierge Host Position at Backwoods?
Well, on top of it being right up my alley as far as my prior experience is concerned, I've been really impressed by Backwoods the past couple years they've been on Mulberry so I jumped at the opportunity to get involved. Every time my friends and I have been to Backwoods we've gone VIP and purchased upgraded campsites, so I'm very familiar with that experience - ways that it is very strong, and areas that I think it can be improved. I think it's really valuable to have a dedicated team on-site for VIP ticket holders, so I'm really happy that Backwoods decided to make that change this year and bring me on board.
What's your plan before the festival to make sure everyone is informed and updated?
We're about four months out from the festival, and I've already emailed every person who has either purchased a VIP ticket or an Upgraded Campsite. I'll be following that up with a phone call and a text message, so everyone will have multiple ways to reach me before they even arrive on the mountain. Loading everyone in quickly and smoothly can be a hectic undertaking, so most of my efforts pre-festival are aimed at eliminating those logistical issues as much as possible.
What are your team's duties?
As soon as you enter into the VIP area, there will be a tent set up with my team and we'll be there throughout the entire festival. We'll be available all weekend to answer questions, troubleshoot issues, and really take care of whatever else needs to be done for our VIP ticket holders. I know first hand - when you go to an event as a VIP, you either feel like you got what you paid for... or you feel like you don't know what you paid for. That's the essence of what my team is here to do. We're here to ensure that anyone who paid for an experience that's elevated receives an elevated experience.
How many team members will you have?
Right now it looks like there's going to be a team of four of us including myself.
What about Backwoods 2020 are you most excited about?
100% without a doubt the music lineup. It's absolutely incredible this year. Something I've always been impressed by is how diverse the music selection is at Backwoods, and after seeing the complete lineup it's clear that Backwoods is not messing around this year. Mulberry is home to other festivals, but I definitely see Backwoods as the spiritual successor to festivals I used to go to on Mulberry Mountain back in the day.
How many Backwoods have you been to?
My first Backwoods was in Oklahoma back in 2016, and I've attended every single one since then on Mulberry Mountain.
Any concerns for this year?
Nope. We are going to crush it!
Do you have any future plans and ideas to improve the VIP experience at Backwoods even more?
Oh yeah, lots of ideas. Assuming I get invited to come back, I have some goals for next year and the years after that to refine the experience even more.
Thanks Blake. See you on the mountain in a few months!
Hell yeah! Likewise - I'm looking forward to it.
The Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain 2020 Lineup! – Phase 1 of 2
Phase 1 of the much anticipated 2020 Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain is finally out! More artists and bands still to come in Phase 2. Artists announced so far include:
The Devil Makes Three
G Jones
Gramatik
Rebelution
Tycho
AC Slater
Andy Frasco & The U.N.
Arkansauce
Artifakts
Bumpin Uglies
Carbin
Cnopes
Cycles
Detox Unit
Dirtfoot
Freddy Todd
The Green
Handmade Moments
Jade Cicada
Keller Wiliams
Maddy O’Neal
Mlotik
Molokai
Opal Agafia
Opiuo
Papadosio
PLS&TY
Steel Pulse
Twiddle
Acid Katz
Dalton Richmond
Flintwick
The Irie Lions
Koodookoo
LuSiD
M.O.B
Prado
Ryan Viser
Stiff Necked Fools
Feast Your Eyes On The 2019 Shakedown Street Lineup! (Complete Vendor List)
We understand that at Backwoods, eating delicious food and finding unique souvenirs to cherish for years to come is an important part of the Backwoods experience. This year, we've gone completely over the top with our vendors… and we can't wait for you to to see for yourselves!
We've secured over 80 highly regarded, local and national vendors this year for our vendor area we've called "Shakedown Street": Everything from craft beer, to hydration packs, fruit pearls, to tacos... we've got you covered. You can even scoop up a hammock for your campsite to take naps in between sets 😴
Less than 3 weeks until Backwoods 2019!
Grab your last minute tickets here: http://bit.ly/backwoods-tix
Karbach Love Street Beer Garden at Backwoods 2019
We've teamed up with Karbach to bring you a very special attraction at Backwoods 2019 - The Love Street Beer Garden!
All guests can enjoy the full bar (stocked with plenty of Karbach craft beer), and all the outdoor games you could ask for 🌤🌻🏏
Our VIP ticket holders will have access to the (2) VIP lounges, VIP bathrooms, as well as discounted drinks at the bar!
Enjoy the following yard games:
- Michelob Ultra Chippo Game
- Golden Road Cornhole Boards
- Budweiser Oversized Jenga
- Bud Light Oversized Jenga
- Karbach Kan Jam
Bring your friends, sit back and relax, and enjoy some adult beverages at The Love Street Beer Garden at Backwoods 2019!
Grab your VIP tickets to Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain 2019 here: http://bit.ly/backwoods-tix
Your Daily Schedule for Backwoods 2019 is HERE!
That's right - here it is! The highly anticipated daily schedule for Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain 2019...
Thursday: Pre-Party in Full Swing!
On Thursday, we're starting the music at 6:30 PM with Moon Man over at the CounterKulture Sound Camp. We'll be getting down from then until midnight, so anyone with a Thursday Early Arrival Pass is in for a proper pre-party: 6 full hours of good music and good vibes! Yonder Mountain String Band will be closing out the Motherland Stage with a 2 HOUR set. Who knows, maybe Yonder will show up somewhere else Thursday night... 🤔 Remember, you need a Thursday Early Arrival Pass in addition to your standard weekend ticket to attend the festival Thursday night, so if you don't have yours yet, click here to scoop one.
Friday: The Madness Begins
Friday we're starting the day off at 10:30 AM with our Battle For Backwoods contest winners at the Globe Theater and Aqua Station. The Motherland stage will be kicking off with Linear Symmetry at 5:00 PM. With Aqueous, EOTO, Lettuce, and Umphrey's McGee following until 2:30 AM, it's guaranteed to be a funky good time 🎸 AND THE MUSIC IS GOING UNTIL 7:15 AM! Yheti will be proving us for a 2.5 HOUR sunrise set over at the Aqua Station... you can't miss it.
Saturday: Aliens Invade Backwoods 🌀_🌀
On Saturday, again we're kicking things at 10:30 AM off with the Battle For Backwoods contest winners at the Globe Theater and Aqua Station. REZZ will be closing out the Motherland Stage at 1:00 AM, and for all the REAL late-night partiers, we'll be doing a Sunday Sunrise Disco Sermon from 7:00 AM-9:00 AM... Space Jesus will be throwing down two sets: one at the Motherland Stage, and an after hours set at the Aqua Station. Lots of experimental bass acts playing on Saturday, with plenty of funk and jam too... we can't wait.
Sunday: We're Not Done Yet!
Sunday's music won't start until 11:15 AM, so enjoy those 45 extra minutes of sleep... you'll need it because we're still going until 5:15 AM! The CounterKulture Sound Camp, Globe Theater, and Aqua Station will be going into the early-morning hours with Ziim, Glass Cannon, and Homemade Spaceship. Special sets to point out: "Keller Williams Grateful Grass" (interpretations of Grateful Dead songs done in a bluegrass style) with the Infamous String Dusters at the Motherland Stage at 9:30 PM (Keller's second appearance of the night). G Jones and Zeds Dead will be following afterwards to close out the Motherland Stage Sunday night... it's going to be heavy.
TICKET PRICES INCREASE TOMORROW (5/1):
- WE know you're going
- YOU know you're going
- All of your friends know you're going too...
GRAB YOUR TICKET TODAY: http://bit.ly/backwoods-tix
We'll see you on the mountain!
Shuttle Buses Confirmed to Mulberry River!
BIG NEWS!
We are very excited to announce that we will be providing our attendees this year with shuttle transportation to Mulberry River!
Mulberry River, located at the base of Mulberry Mountain, is a 70-mile long tributary. The water quality is excellent, and it is a popular destination for kayaking and canoeing.
Attendees at Backwoods this year can hop on the shuttle bus and spend a few hours at Mulberry river (don't stay too long though... you don't want to miss out on all of the music 😎)
There will be a designated shuttle tent on the festival grounds for pick up/drop off. The shuttle will be transporting passengers daily from 11 AM - 4 PM.
TICKET PRICES INCREASE MAY 1ST!
Grab those tickets NOW: http://bit.ly/backwoods-tix