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Whippersnap

Oh 'snap, Whippersnap. After my time at Whippersnap last year I have to admit that I was quite impressed with my experiences there. The entire package of INCREDIBLE Music Acts, STELLAR Light Shows and EXTREMELY Friendly People are what defines Whippersnap.

The grounds that held this festival last year have since been abandoned and upgraded to much better facilities near the Rockford Illinois area. The main stage and music areas are filled with lush grass fields and are surrounded by the protective forces of the tree line shade canopy.

Last year the festival was filled with great performers and this year the 'snappers spared no expense. The triple  threat force of the
headliners that are the funky Meters, Particle and Railroad Earth are enough to make anyone's day. Add the further support from Greensky Bluegrass, Family Groove Company, The Macpodz, Digital Tape Machine & others and things are going to get pretty wild.

With all the talent that comes with the impressive performers listed above a general festival goer might think it's impossible to make things any better. But, things only get better as you get further down the artist line-up.


The most important thing to remember at Whippersnap is that if you haven't heard of a band before then you better get your ass to their set to check them out because they are young super stars in training. I spent a good amount of my time checking out several new groups at last years Whippersnap and often had a hard time keeping my jaw off the ground. There was no shortness of shredding guitar solos, screaming B3 organs, vibrant vocals (thinkin' Jaik Willis here) and border line seizure evoking light shows inside the barn. I'm definitely looking forward to hearing what Brainchild, Afternoon Moon, The Coop, Ultraviolet Hippopotamus and Soap have to say this year.

Things are looking great for this summer and especially in July.  Whippersnap is a must go-to festival every year. Make sure that get your tickets early before they go up and get ready for some fun. Did I mention that there is also an LED illuminated forest, Thursday night Pre-Party, late night movies, third stage and more this year? See you at Whippersnap.
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Official Website Link HERE


Facebook Event Link HERE

Official Line-Up

funky Meters
Railroad Earth

Particle


Greensky Bluegrass


Digital Tape Machine
(ft. Joel & Kris of Umphrey's Mcgee)

Family Groove Company
Roster McCabe
The Coop
The Macpodz
Ultraviolet Hippopotamus
The Twin Cats
Mr. Blotto
The Main Squeeze
Steez
Barefoot Fred
Kashmir
Thinner Teed
Brainchild
Herbert Wiser Band
Spare Parts
Chicago Farmer
Soap
Spread
Wook
Jaik Willis
Old Shoe
Ernie Hendrickson
Honest Monday
IndigoSun
Boogie Matrix
Zmick
Cosmic Railroad
Afternoon Moon
Brothers Rage
Cosby Sweater
Sean Shiel
Doctor Ed & Friends
Bonzo Terks
Catfish and the Dogstars
Art of Ill Fusion
Owen Too
Flatland Ramble
All Points Bulletin
Goose Doctor
Casa Karma
Brown Bag
Sneaky Gene
Soup
Genome
Ellus Bellus
Evergreen Grass Band
The Great Influence Machine
Simpleton & Cityfolk
U & What Army?
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Festival Details

-Pricing-
PRE-SALE TICKETS: $75
THURSDAY PRE-PARTY / EARLY CAMPING: $20
RV PASSES w/ ELECTRICITY
(Limited Quanity): $65
1-DAY PASS (SATURDAY ONLY): TBD
VIP TICKET UPGRADE: TBD
-Address-
Lyran Park
4781 S. Bend Rd
Rockford, IL

Written By: Ben Vosters - June 2012

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