Day: October 18, 2006

Who said there’s not big bucks in alt-country? The boys of Okkervil River with some of their most hardcore fans. photo by Mary Sledd On the eve of its current tour, the Austin, Texas, band Okkervil River released the provocatively titled single, “The President Is Dead.” In keeping with the band’s catalog, the song isn’t … Read more

Worth a dozen words, at least: Art in front, festival in back, and Lake Eden in between. photo by Alli Marshall Friday, Oct. 20 • Denisa’s Wacky Games (kids’ event), 4-5 p.m.• Hing Windy (bluegrass), 4:30-5:30 p.m.• Chuck’s Magic Circle (karaoke for kids), 6-7 p.m.• Scrappy Hamilton (indie-pop), 6:30-7:30 p.m.• Vegetable Circus Juggler & Blue … Read more