A Conversation with Barnett English - Founder of Joshua Tree Music Festival
Joshua Tree, CA Words by Ryleigh Hutson & Alexander Cai Zettas Joshua Tree Music Festival is an immersive globally cultural musical experience held in the Southern California Mojave desert twice a year. This family-friendly 4-day festival attracts over 3,000 attendees each October and May featuring up to 30 musical acts, live art installations, as well as over 90 workshops. This fall welcomes its 19th year and MusicMarauders caught up with the festival’s Founder/Organizer, Barnett English, to discuss the history and inspiration of the festival that he is continuing to build. We thank Barnett for taking his time to answer our questions in detail and we are excited to share insight as to what makes this festival unique! MusicMarauders: What are your roots in getting involved with music events? Barnett English: Ever since I was little, I’ve leaned on music to get me through; to get on up. I’ve got solid gold memories of driving around as a kid, with my mom in our Dodge Dart, the AM
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ReplyDeletei'll go with the first one. my first real jam show, besides the biscuits at an 01 inner city fest(enjoyed by my virgin ears) was moe at the Tabernacle 02. a warts and all release. they def. slayed it. from there i caught a few ridiculous roo sets. and was finally let down seeing them new years day vegas. no real point hear. just that not many bands can be on night after night.
and that i liked the approach y'all took on the second podcast a bit more.
and that i wish i would have approached Jman about writing up the Cheese show from nashville. I'm sure the acoustic set with sam bush, stuart duncan and andy hall was a highlight of the tour for them. have a listen.
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