Borderland Fuzz Fiesta III Set for Feb. 17-18 in Bisbee, Arizona
I was fortunate enough to attend the Borderland Fuzz Fiesta in Tucson this year (reviews here and here), and it was an awesome weekend of heavy in the desert. A getaway from winter, yeah, but also a killer rock show with a laid back atmosphere that was perfect to suit the bands that were playing, among them Yawning Man and Dead Meadow. Made some new friends, met some others I’d only spoken to via the interwebs, and it was just a blast the whole way through. Today, brothers, organizers and bandmates in Fuzz Evil — who release their debut album Sept. 30 (info here) — Wayne and Joey Rudell announce the third installment, Borderland Fuzz Fiesta III, will take place Feb. 17 and 18, 2017.
No word on bands yet, but it’s early. I’d expect announcements in that regard over the next couple months as we move into the last throes of 2016, but the Rudells are dropping some hints about what to expect as they relocate for Borderland Fuzz Fiesta III from Tucson to their hometown of Bisbee, AZ, and the way they make it sound — kind of out of the way, but a cool vibe — seems like it could turn into something even more special. Plus, Mad Alchemy is going to be there, and Lance and his crew are incredible.
Will keep you posted when I hear more. For now, mark the calendar:
The third installment of Borderland Fuzz Fiesta (BFF) will take place on Friday and Saturday, February 17th-18th in Bisbee, Arizona. This party will be spread among multiple unique venues in the popular border town, all within walking distance of each other. “We wanted to restructure the fest and bring it closer to our hometown, near the border. Joey and I felt Bisbee, with its blues and diverse culture, would be a perfect spot for the bands we have lined up for this year. Bisbee, a resurrected old mining town built in the valley of the mule mountains, is a beautiful city which is rich in arts, music, and food. We feel it be a great getaway for music lovers making their way to the fest.”
The 2017 lineup includes some of our favorite mind-blowing acts returning from previous years along with some impressive new additions. In addition to the great acts we have planned, we are proud to announce that Mad Alchemy will also be returning with his incredible liquid light show.
This year we also planning to showcase more local AZ music on the bill. We are really pushing for this festival to include more of the wonderful local AZ community behind it. Stay tuned as we plan to release who will playing throughout the coming months.
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