Announcing "The Good Bus" Stage at Backwoods 2020 - Presented by Q-Vents
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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!
Thursday Pre-Party Lineup, Visual Artists, Performers, Comedy, and Workshops! 😱
Payment Plans Available for Backwoods 2020 Starting at Only $37.05 Down! Click Here for Info.
Backwoods 2020 is going to be one for the books! On Thursday night, we have Lotus and Space Jesus playing at the main stage. Prior to, Kill Paris will be headlining The GoodBus (sponsored by Q-Vents, LLC) on a Hennessey Sound Design system from Unify Mountain Soundz, after a day full of beats from others while you setup camp! Backwoods has never had such a bangin' Thursday!
Thursday Pre-Party Lineup:
- SPACE JESUS
- LOTUS
- KILL PARIS
- MOM N DAD
- DETOX
- DUB VADER
- ISHE SAMSON
- FEARSON PRICING
- GOODSEX
- TRASEPH
Visual Artists:
- AMBER PREISINGER
- BEAR MORRISON
- BRANDYN ZPACELY
- C POSITIVE B POSITIVE
- CHYNA CAT
- CODY PERKINS
- COMPLIMENTARY BAR
- DALLAS KAUANDE MOHLER
- DEMETER'S DEN
- DREW CURRIE
- FRICK FRACK BLACK JACK
- IMAGINATION
- JAMIE SEED
- JAZWRAP
- JOEY O'HARA
- KAIOS
- LUNOSOL
- MATT MARAVILLA
- MEGHAN EDWARDS
- METANOIA
- NICOLAS TARR
- NOLAN HARRIS SIMMONS
- NORTHARK WOOD CLUB
- RACHEL CORBIN
- RONSON STEWART
- SKYE POLLARD
- STACY PANTS
- STEPHANIE WHITE
- TYLER BRYANT
- UNITEA ELEMENTAL LOUNGE
- WALLY RECORD
Performers and Dancers:
- BREAUNA AUSTIN
- CAMERON HERGET
- COLLIN DELEON
- THE DANCING BEAR TRIBE
- HONORA KINSELLA
- JEREMY & KELSEY PHILO
- JOURNEY JOLLEY
- KASSI NOISEWATER
- MADDI CASSLIN
- MOOSE O'MALLEY
- PORSCHA DURHAM
- SARA ROACH
Daily Comedy at the Globe Theater:
- CHAD CHAMBERLAIN
- CHASE MYSKA
- ELAINE JACKSON
- JEREMY BECK
- TAYLOR HERN
- THOM GRAY
Daily Workshops:
- ABIGAIL POMEROY - SOUND HEALING
- AUBREY WARREN - WORKSHOP COORDINATOR + YOGA & MEDITATION
- JAQUINTIN MEANS - SPIRITUAL ALCHEMY
- JENNY DIETZE, N.H.D. - FEELING GREAT NATURALLY
- KATIE SUNSHINE WILSON - HOOP
- KATRINA REPMAN - ACRO YOGA
- LYNN ROSE - SOUND HEALING
- MICHAEL MURPHY - LAUGHTER YOGA
- SOPHIE SHANTI - PARTNER THAI YOGA MASSAGE
Backwoods 2020 Artist Spotlight: Interview With Maddy O'Neal
See Maddy O'Neal LIVE at Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain 2020! Click here for tickets.
Recently we sat down with rising star Maddy O’Neal. Hailing from Denver, Maddy has carved out her unique niche in the ever-evolving electronic genre. This will be her first time gracing the Backwoods stage, and if you haven't heard of her yet, you'll definitely want to get familiar...
Hey Maddy! How would you describe your sound?
Hi! It's hard to describe, but I use a lot of melodic overtones, driven bass lines, and jazzy hip-hop in my music. It definitely has an upbeat jazzy vibe.
This year will be the first time you've played Mulberry Mountain since 2014 right?
That's right! I played Wakarusa back in 2014-ish with my old project, but I am so pumped to see what Backwoods has done with the grounds. It's such a rad location and I've only heard amazing things about Backwoods!
If you could eternally be stuck in one year's music scene, which year would it be?
Oh man - can I do a decade instead? 90's hip hop has forever changed me. I would give anything to go back and re-live that era.
What's your biggest inspiration when it comes to making your music?
Honestly, for me inspiration can come from anywhere. Meeting new people and experiencing new things are really what drive me and motivate me to create. I love experiencing new things, meeting new people, and hearing people's stories. I'm especially motivated from an experience I had a few weeks back. I was in Costa Rica teaching women from all over the world how to produce music in Ableton... that was a pretty life changing week for me. Seeing the excitement on my students' faces from creating and having breakthroughs sparked some serious inspiration in me... I'm going to be channeling all of that when I hit the studio next week.
Do you have any new releases or upcoming ones that we should keep an eye out for?
It's been a pretty wild 6 months of touring, so I'm headed back into studio mode for next couple months leading into festival season. I'm pumped to get back into my writing flow. I have so many half-finished projects to revisit... some remixes for homies, as well as a remix album I'm curating for my last release "The Rush EP." I reached out to a group of artists to put their own twist on the album... be on the lookout for that early spring.
Thanks Maddy! We'll see you at Backwoods!
I can't wait! 😊
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.
Everything You Need to Know About Volunteering at Backwoods
📸: Alyssa Schwalm
Interested in Volunteering?!
Our volunteers are an important part of our family, and they play a crucial role in making Backwoods an amazing experience every year! Volunteers attend the festival for free, make new friends and connections, and and learn valuable industry skills.
Volunteer Duties
On-site at Backwoods, our volunteers help out in almost every single one of our departments. Whether it's scanning tickets at the front gate, keeping the festival grounds clean, or manning our merch tent - there's a lot to learn volunteering at Backwoods!
Volunteers helped keep Mulberry Mountain clean at Backwoods 2019. 📸: Blake Hondermann.
Official Details
Volunteers must provide a Ticket Deposit, refunded after the festival.
Volunteers must provide a non-refundable Application Processing Fee.
All volunteers will be required to be on site by Wednesday at 12:00 noon for training.
Volunteers shall be required to work a minimum of 24 hours at the event in shifts of 6 hours per day over 4 days (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
Volunteers shall be 16 years of age or older and sign a Liability Release Waiver. For those under the age of 18, a parent or guardian of legal age must sign the Liability Release Waiver on the minor's behalf.
Where to Apply
If you would like to volunteer at Backwoods, we are accepting applications NOW! Please note that volunteer spots are limited and on a first come first serve basis. Applications close leading up to the festival, so get your application in today!
You can fill out an application online by clicking here.
We'll see you at Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain, in Ozark, AR 💚