Cook County News Herald

Radio Waves offers music, dancing and more





One of the things that makes Radio Waves Music Festival so enjoyable is the casual “come as you are” atmosphere. Moms, dads, grandparents, kids and dogs enjoyed dancing, crafts, socializing and of course, the fabulous musical lineup.

One of the things that makes Radio Waves Music Festival so enjoyable is the casual “come as you are” atmosphere. Moms, dads, grandparents, kids and dogs enjoyed dancing, crafts, socializing and of course, the fabulous musical lineup.

Area residents and visitors of all ages came together for three days of music Friday – Sunday, Sept. 6-8, 2013 at Sweetheart’s Bluff in Grand Marais at the 6th annual Radio Waves Music Festival, sponsored by WTIP North Shore Community Radio.

The festival featured 28 acts with musicians offering a variety of genres, from rock to folk, jazz, swing and country.

More than 1,600 people came through the gates over the weekend. The modest $5 admission per adult (or $10 for the weekend) helped offset the cost of putting the festival on; the rest was funded in part by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and supported by funds from the Grand Marais Area Tourism Association.

“We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who came together to make the festival possible,” said Deb Benedict, WTIP’s executive director. “To everyone who volunteered their time, to the restaurants and food vendors who set up to provide food on-site, and to the amazing musicians who provided great entertainment – thank you! All these efforts helped make the festival a huge success.”

The Spruce Roots aka Eric Frost and Friends were one of the many talented groups that got dancers on their feet.

The Spruce Roots aka Eric Frost and Friends were one of the many talented groups that got dancers on their feet.

WTIP would also like to thank the Grand Marais Recreation Area and its crew, and the City of Grand Marais, who were strong supportive partners that offered up the perfect location for the festival. “Mostly,” says Benedict, “we’d like to thank our fabulous community for their support. It was wonderful to bring together over 1,600 people to enjoy the extraordinary talent and diversity of the area.”

Mark your calendars for the next Radio Waves Music Festival, which will take place the weekend after Labor Day 2014.

More information about WTIP North Shore Community Radio and the Radio Waves Music Festival is available at www.wtip.org.




Above left: There were some fun and artistic kids’ crafts. Emma, 5, watches intently as Sylvia paints lovely flowers on Jordan’s face. Above right: Amanda Hand’s lovely voice blended beautifully with her stage mates, Yvonne Mills, Barb LaVigne, accompanied by Russ Viton on guitar.

Above left: There were some fun and artistic kids’ crafts. Emma, 5, watches intently as Sylvia paints lovely flowers on Jordan’s face. Above right: Amanda Hand’s lovely voice blended beautifully with her stage mates, Yvonne Mills, Barb LaVigne, accompanied by Russ Viton on guitar.

 

 

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