Pedal Steel & Dobro at Festivals: Tones That Travel
From rock-solid stage setups and sweet miking to dedicated monitors, discover how festival producers deliver soulful pedal steel & dobro tones that captivate crowds.
All Festival Production
Americana Festivals
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Beer Festivals
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Case Studies
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Country Music Festivals
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Festival Sponsorship Strategies
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Film Festivals
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Wine Festivals
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Americana Festival Rhythm Sections: Brushes, Boom-Chick, and Pocket
Get pro tips to make your Americana festival set shine – drumming with brushes, articulate bass tone, and a pocket groove that makes every song soar.
Flatpicking & Fiddle: Festival Showcases With Production Parity
Treat flatpicking & fiddle acts like headliners with pro-level production, close-up cameras, and hands-on workshops to wow festival crowds and build community.
Songwriter Rounds as the Festival’s Spine
Discover how songwriter ‘in-the-round’ sessions can become your festival’s backbone – engaging audiences and turning casual attendees into loyal fans.
Listening Rooms vs Dance Greens: Zoning for Festival Vibes
Keep hush-hush ballads and rowdy dance tunes from clashing at your festival. See how vibe zoning—pairing a quiet “pin-drop” stage with a lively dance lawn and smart sound layout—keeps every fan happy.
Changeovers at Folk Speed (But Actually Fast): Mastering Quick Festival Stage Swaps
Keep your folk festival running like clockwork without losing its mellow vibe. Learn how veteran festival producers use dual risers, pre-patched cables, countdown clocks and more to swap bands in under 15 minutes – ensuring a smooth show and a happy audience.
Monitor World: IEMs vs Wedges for Festival Harmony Stacks
Expert festival audio advice on using in-ear monitors vs. wedges, taming stage volume, and mixing for tight, blended harmonies that wow any crowd.
Backline Blueprint for Roots Music Festival Stages
Veteran producers reveal how to equip roots festival stages for great sound and fast changeovers – from quiet DIs and high-headroom amps to drum risers and more.
Festival Visual Identity: Letterpress Soul, Modern Legibility
Learn how to blend letterpress nostalgia with modern high-contrast legibility in your festival identity – and create an authentic yet accessible brand.
Curating the Festival Spectrum Without Whiplash
Build an Americana festival lineup that flows from gentle morning songwriter sets to rocking roots-rock nights—ensuring no one experiences musical whiplash.
From Porch to Main Stage: Defining Your Americana Festival’s Mission
Define a clear mission with the right music focus and no off-genre detours — every choice from lineup to sponsors stays true to your Americana festival’s roots.