Goodstock Music Festival
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Goodstock Music Festival was a three-day concert arranged by Larry McClurg (of Mind Garage
) and Artie Kornfield. It was held on July 19–21, 2007 in Summersville, West Virginia
.
of 1969. Goodstock was founded and supported by Larry McClurg and Artie Kornfeld
. McClurg is a veteran of the rock/Christian band Mind Garage
. Artie Kornfeld is renowned in the music industry as a songwriter, manager, producer, and an original co-creator of Woodstock '69. On the concept of Goodstock, McClurg said, "This is not an attempt to go back, re-create or re-visit. It is a new 'happening' and an opportunity for the whole family to experience a re-awakening of the ideals of peace and togetherness through music." Kornfeld commented on his own enthusiasm of the musical revival: "Over the years since 1969 there have been attempts to recreate Woodstock. They had the acts and the stage but they did not have the Goodstock 2007 feeling of reliving a moment when all good came together through music as one ... I consider Goodstock to be the first real attempt to have another 3 days of peace and music. I feel magic again."
The original band lineup included headliners such as Jefferson Starship
, Quicksilver Messenger Service
, Iron Butterfly
, Sky Saxon
and The Seeds
, and Mind Garage
. Goodstock was mentioned in Rolling Stone, and its internet promotion attracted audiences from as far away as England. Grass-roots promotional campaigns also sprung up in South American, Asia, and Australia.
. At the last minute, several of the headlining bands dropped out, leaving only Mind Garage and Sky Saxon and The Seeds to headline. The rest of the music was supplied by local and regional bands.
Mind Garage
Mind Garage was an American psychedelic rock and roll band from Morgantown, West Virginia, and a progenitor of Christian rock music. Their "Electric Liturgy" performed in 1968 was the first documented Christian rock worship service, and their 1969 eponymous debut RCA album was one of the earliest...
) and Artie Kornfield. It was held on July 19–21, 2007 in Summersville, West Virginia
Summersville, West Virginia
Summersville is a town in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 3,194 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Nicholas County.-Geography:...
.
Concept and Promotion
The Goodstock Music Festival took place in 2007 as a tribute to the original Woodstock FestivalWoodstock Festival
Woodstock Music & Art Fair was a music festival, billed as "An Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music". It was held at Max Yasgur's 600-acre dairy farm in the Catskills near the hamlet of White Lake in the town of Bethel, New York, from August 15 to August 18, 1969...
of 1969. Goodstock was founded and supported by Larry McClurg and Artie Kornfeld
Artie Kornfeld
Artie Kornfeld is an American musician, record producer and music executive. He is perhaps best known as the music promoter for the Woodstock Festival held in 1969.- History :...
. McClurg is a veteran of the rock/Christian band Mind Garage
Mind Garage
Mind Garage was an American psychedelic rock and roll band from Morgantown, West Virginia, and a progenitor of Christian rock music. Their "Electric Liturgy" performed in 1968 was the first documented Christian rock worship service, and their 1969 eponymous debut RCA album was one of the earliest...
. Artie Kornfeld is renowned in the music industry as a songwriter, manager, producer, and an original co-creator of Woodstock '69. On the concept of Goodstock, McClurg said, "This is not an attempt to go back, re-create or re-visit. It is a new 'happening' and an opportunity for the whole family to experience a re-awakening of the ideals of peace and togetherness through music." Kornfeld commented on his own enthusiasm of the musical revival: "Over the years since 1969 there have been attempts to recreate Woodstock. They had the acts and the stage but they did not have the Goodstock 2007 feeling of reliving a moment when all good came together through music as one ... I consider Goodstock to be the first real attempt to have another 3 days of peace and music. I feel magic again."
The original band lineup included headliners such as Jefferson Starship
Jefferson Starship
Jefferson Starship is an American rock band formed in the early 1970s. The group is a spin-off from the iconic 1960s psychedelic/folk group Jefferson Airplane. The band has undergone several major changes in personnel and genres through the years while retaining the same Jefferson Starship name...
, Quicksilver Messenger Service
Quicksilver Messenger Service
Quicksilver Messenger Service is an American psychedelic rock band, formed in 1965 in San Francisco.-Introduction:Quicksilver Messenger Service gained wide popularity in the Bay Area and, through their recordings, with psychedelic rock enthusiasts around the globe and several of their albums ranked...
, Iron Butterfly
Iron Butterfly
Iron Butterfly is a US psychedelic rock band best known for the 1968 hit "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida".Their heyday was the late 1960s, but the band has been reincarnated with various members. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida is the 31st best-selling album in the world, selling more than 25 million copies.-History:The...
, Sky Saxon
Sky Saxon
Sky "Sunlight" Saxon was an American rock and roll musician who was best known as the leader and singer of the 1960s Los Angeles psychedelic garage rock band The Seeds.-Biography:...
and The Seeds
The Seeds
The Seeds were an American rock band. The group, whose repertoire spread between garage rock and acid rock, are considered one of the pioneers of punk rock.-History:...
, and Mind Garage
Mind Garage
Mind Garage was an American psychedelic rock and roll band from Morgantown, West Virginia, and a progenitor of Christian rock music. Their "Electric Liturgy" performed in 1968 was the first documented Christian rock worship service, and their 1969 eponymous debut RCA album was one of the earliest...
. Goodstock was mentioned in Rolling Stone, and its internet promotion attracted audiences from as far away as England. Grass-roots promotional campaigns also sprung up in South American, Asia, and Australia.
Concert and Lineup
The music festival was held July 19–21, 2007 at the Good Evening Ranch in Summersville, West VirginiaSummersville, West Virginia
Summersville is a town in Nicholas County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 3,194 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Nicholas County.-Geography:...
. At the last minute, several of the headlining bands dropped out, leaving only Mind Garage and Sky Saxon and The Seeds to headline. The rest of the music was supplied by local and regional bands.
July 19, 2007
- Jesse G
- Cellar Dwellers
- Rik Billock
- Prophet's Thumb
- Guruvs
- Electric Medicine
- Better Butter (aka Hammer)
- Mind Garage
July 20, 2007
- Jesse G
- Joe Rich
- Prophet's Thumb
- KJ Roberts
- Ultimatums
- Bushmans Blend (aka Mogel's Brew)
- Angry
- Guruvs
- Jimmy Valentine
- Better Butter (aka Hammer)
- Crystal Mountain
- Skavenger
- Sean Mullady w/ the Seeds
- Sky Saxon and the Seeds
July 21, 2007
- Virginia Street
- Rik Billock
- Mariah Sheperd
- Jordan Hanlon
- Bushmans Blend (aka Mogel's Brew)
- Sean Mullady w/ the Seeds
- Sky Saxon and the Seeds
- Old School Abbey
- Euphonic Brew
- Satchel Page
- House of Commons (aka The Band)
- Duty Bros
- Buddha Chili
- Mind Garage
- Powder Finger (Neil Young Tribute)
- Creedence Country Rockers