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Todos Santos Music Festival

pauldavidmena - 7-28-2013 at 02:52 PM

Does anyone on the forum happen to know whether or not there will be a Todos Santos Music Festival in 2014? It was quite successful this past year, not to mention a wonderful time. Given that January is a fairly busy time in Todos Santos, I'd want to make plans as soon as possible.

bajajudy - 7-28-2013 at 03:48 PM

This may be a better place to ask this question

www.bajawesternonion.com

monoloco - 7-28-2013 at 04:42 PM

As far as I know the festival will be on again this year, but it doesn't look like anything's been announced yet. It's definitely a great event, with fantastic music, and supports a good cause. It's absolutely the best event of the year for the area.

BFS - 7-28-2013 at 08:07 PM

The rumour going around is that they will take this year off

pauldavidmena - 7-29-2013 at 03:58 AM

I wrote to the Palapa Society, who sponsor the Todos Santos Music Festival, and they replied that the board plans to meet and vote on funding, dates, etc. With or without the festival, my wife and I are likely to visit in January, but it would definitely affect our choices of dates.

dtutko1 - 7-29-2013 at 08:06 AM

I was able to visit with one of the artist playing at last years TS Music Fest at a recent concert. Alejandro Escovedo said he really enjoyed himself at the fest and, if invited, he would definitely be back. He hadn't heard anything as of a couple weeks ago. In my opinion this the best event of the year in TS. Music fans in TS can thank Peter Buck of REM fame for putting this event on.

tiotomasbcs - 7-29-2013 at 05:38 PM

I saw Taj Mahal last month here in town? :rolleyes:

And I believe Robert Plant has purchased property and will settle after his recording studio is built. :spingrin:

Gotta go now to my Groupie therapy session. Iggy Pop? I'm not well. Smiles. Tio :cool:

BajaParrothead - 7-30-2013 at 02:28 AM

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Originally posted by tiotomasbcs
I saw Taj Mahal last month here in town? :rolleyes:

And I believe Robert Plant has purchased property and will settle after his recording studio is built. :spingrin:

Gotta go now to my Groupie therapy session. Iggy Pop? I'm not well. Smiles. Tio :cool:

dtutko1 - 7-30-2013 at 06:20 AM

I recieved an email from a member of the Palapa group. No TSMS this Jan, but you can expect Peter Buck and some friends to be performing at some local venues. Maybe TioTomas can offer up his resort for a concert or 2. :lol:

pauldavidmena - 7-30-2013 at 06:57 AM

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Originally posted by dtutko1
I recieved an email from a member of the Palapa group. No TSMS this Jan, but you can expect Peter Buck and some friends to be performing at some local venues.

Not having the festival will be a bummer, but we'll still come for a visit in January. If Peter Buck and friends are there at the same time, so much the better.

pauldavidmena - 7-30-2013 at 03:25 PM

I had written to the Palapa Society to confirm the rumors that the Music Festival was not happening in 2014, and received this email from Chloe Johnson:

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hi paul,
none of those rumors are true.  we promise to update as soon as we have everyone on the same page.
thanks,
chloe

Chloe Johnson, by the way = Mrs. Peter Buck. So I guess the answer is... maybe?

[Edited on 8-18-2014 by pauldavidmena]

pauldavidmena - 8-8-2013 at 09:36 AM

I also asked on the Minus Five (Peter Buck and Scott McCaughey's band) Facebook page if they would be in Todos Santos for the festival, and they just replied "Stay tuned". Not exactly definitive...

Leo - 8-9-2013 at 04:01 PM

They are working on it, but I heard that Peter Buck is off on a honeymoon around Music fest. Someone else has to step up to the plate.

tiotomasbcs - 8-9-2013 at 05:59 PM

I'm looking forward to the Spay & Neuter Clinic/Festival ! And then there is Money for the MoonDoggies Concert? Beach Boyz?? Support your Local Starving Artist! Nothing like a Campfire with an acoustic guitar. Smiles. Tio

monoloco - 8-9-2013 at 07:14 PM

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Originally posted by tiotomasbcs
I'm looking forward to the Spay & Neuter Clinic/Festival Smiles. Tio

So, you're finally getting neutered? Good on ya, it's never too late.

Lee - 8-10-2013 at 06:29 AM

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Originally posted by tiotomasbcs
I'm looking forward to the Spay & Neuter Clinic/Festival Smiles. Tio

So, you're finally getting neutered? Good on ya, it's never too late.

It's about time. Help with that weight problem, I think.

pauldavidmena - 8-12-2013 at 05:39 AM

Saw this blog post recently. While it assumes that the festival will be happening, it doesn't provide any backing information beyond what seems to be hopeful speculation.

pauldavidmena - 8-24-2013 at 11:02 AM

My Todos Santos realtor tells me that Peter Buck has hired an event organizer for the Music Festival and that they'll be moving ahead. I'm hopeful that there will be an announcement of dates and performers soon. Granted, I'll be visiting in January with or without the festival, but it would be the icing on the proverbial cake.

pauldavidmena - 8-30-2013 at 11:31 AM

Just to keep things interesting, I've just heard from another reliable source that the festival will *not* be happening in 2014. Nothing official yet from the Palapa Society or from Chloe Johnson.

DENNIS - 8-30-2013 at 11:41 AM

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Originally posted by pauldavidmena
Just to keep things interesting, I've just heard from another reliable source that the festival will *not* be happening in 2014. Nothing official yet from the Palapa Society or from Chloe Johnson.

Left hand.........meet the right hand. :lol:

pauldavidmena - 10-6-2013 at 07:39 AM

Here is the first update I've heard regarding the Music Festival for awhile, courtesy of TodosSantos.net. In short, the festival is on. :tumble:

monoloco - 10-6-2013 at 08:08 AM

That's indeed good news, The Todos Santos Music Festival is a fantastic event. If anyone is interested in photos and videos of some of last year's musical acts they can viewed on the same site here:
http://todossantos.net/2013/01/
If anyone is thinking about visiting Todos Santos, it would be a great time to come and see the town and here some quality music.

pauldavidmena - 10-6-2013 at 08:31 AM

My wife and I made the decision to visit Todos Santos with or without the festival, but picked our dates based upon when the festival took place this year. I'm happy to say it worked out - the festival runs from 1/16 to 1/26, and we'll be there between 1/18 and 1/25. :yes:

Leo - 10-6-2013 at 04:05 PM

Might see you there!

pauldavidmena - 10-6-2013 at 05:47 PM

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Originally posted by Leo
Might see you there!

I'll be one of the many guys with white hair. :yes:

Todos Santos Film Festival

C-Urchin - 10-6-2013 at 07:24 PM

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Originally posted by pauldavidmena
Does anyone on the forum happen to know whether or not there will be a Todos Santos Music Festival in 2014? It was quite successful this past year, not to mention a wonderful time. Given that January is a fairly busy time in Todos Santos, I'd want to make plans as soon as possible.

Sorry no info but I had to say that your dog is soooo cute!

CaboMagic - 10-6-2013 at 09:21 PM

That is great news! I say "We Are All One Under Music"

I hope you will forgive me for a brief hijack .. 2 years ago on a flight I sat w/Chloe .. We chatted about this-n-that .. a few days later I received an e from her saying Peter said <my husband> Tommy was referred to as the Mexican Jimi Hendrix .. his stage name 1970-1989 was Tommy Danger.

Tommy was invited to play but we were already notb .. Hope to meet some of you at a show sooner than later .. www.ResurrectionLV.com

.. the support is wonderful and I know its appreciated. Lori

edit to say: Peter Buck & Chloe were married in June ..

[Edited on 10-7-2013 by CaboMagic]

BFS - 10-21-2013 at 11:06 AM

http://journaldelpacifico.com/blog/2013/10/21/2014-todos-san...

pauldavidmena - 10-21-2013 at 11:14 AM

@BFS - Thank you for the very welcome details about the artists who will be performing at the Festival. Now that it's getting chillier in New England, it's nice to know there will be a winter escape.

pauldavidmena - 10-30-2013 at 03:19 PM

At long last, an official update at http://todossantosmusicfestival.com/lineup. According to the Festival's Facebook Page, tickets go on sale on November 1st - muy apropiadamente, el Día de los Muertos.