Read all about this amazing event–this weekend!

Cooperation Festival: a celebration of local food, music + community

The farm is beautiful. The musicians are awesome. The food will be incredible.

MSNRA was formed in the ciphers and guerrilla-recording sessions of Gainesville’s hip-hop scene. They are steeped in the vibrant Hip-Hop tradition with production that reflects the lush colorful landscape that surrounds them. Influenced greatly by the experimental nature of the North Florida musical community, their music is wholly original and uniquely Floridian. MSNRA draws on elements of various electronic, indie, and world music to create their brand of hip-hop.

HOLOPAW

Holopaw is a long-loved independent rock band from Gainesville, FL. In addition to Paw, frontman John Orth has also performed alongside Modest Mouse’s Isaac Brock as Ugly Casanova. After a set of releases on Sub Pop, and one with Bakery Outlet, the band has signed on with Misra for its finest album to date. The “Golden Sparklers” b/w “Yearling’s Darlings” 7″ saw release in late 2012. Holopaw issued the unparalleled Academy Songs, Volume I. in January of 2013.

EUGLOSSINE

Euglossine is the solo musical effort of multi-instrumentalist and composer Tristan Whitehill. With this project, Tristan offers an exotic foray of electronic “tropicalia” that exemplifies his diverse taste and dips the listener into a beautiful world composed of lush naturalism and dynamic synthetic sound. Euglossine likens his sound to glistening 70′d funk, classic “new age”, imaginary environmental fantasies, and Canterbury scene progressive rock all filtered through the lenses of disco, drum and bass, futuristic hip hop, house, and ambient jazz. In addition to Euglossine, Tristan is a producer and collaborator with label mates MSRNA, Orchal and Vir, and Pospulenn. His new s/t record is set to be released on Elestial Sound records in 2013.

PATRICK KOCH

NOOK & CRANNY

Hailing from Gainesville, this female-fronted quintet’s repertoire has been variously described as everything from “sinister porch folk” to “bohemian hillbilly”. Subjective nomenclature aside, the band’s music artfully balances technical ability with a laudable focus on songcraft, paying homage to tradition while simultaneously pushing boundaries. “They’re a beautiful bottomless tumbler of a band that never lets its drunk get sloppy,” quote Nine Bullets. – Mark Warren, Marketing & Advertising Manager at Skipper’s Smokehouse

CAPTIVE EDDIES

THE IMPROPER CONTRABAND

The Improper Contraband is a community contradance band of cuties in Gainesville, Florida. Come prepared to dance, the caller will teach you how, no experience necessary, everybody is welcome.

RICKY KENDALL & THE HEALERS

Ricky Kendall and the Healers are comprised of 8 Gainesville musicians who have been playing locally in many formations of bands for many years. Now playing original tunes of Ricky Kendall & Michael Claytor they blend bluegrass/folk, soul and blues seamlessly.

Photo: One Spark Music Festival, Jacksonville, FL Stage Design: The Church of Holy Colors

Local artists from The Church of Holy Colors, known for their elaborate art installations, will be outfitting the festival’s stage with a vibrant display of light and color.

Swallowtail + Citizens Co-op are teaming up together for a one time pop-up food stand. Their menu will highlight fresh fall harvest vegetables grown at the farm and organic ingredients from the co-op. Our newest worker-owner, Sylvia, plans to undertake the project and from what we’ve seen of her menu so far, it’s sure to be a hit!

Metal artist, Leslie Tharp, will be giving a blacksmithing demonstration. The Ark School of Fitness and Sanctuary Yoga are hosting a workshops on Health & Wellness among others!

For a full list and schedule of workshops and demonstrations visit: http://cooperationfest2013.sched.org/

FEATURED SPONSOR

Locally based online music streaming company, Grooveshark, is sponsoring the event with free wireless access for everyone at the farm. You won’t need to tap into your data plan to share pictures and posts from this event!

Grooveshark will also be providing clean, filtered water for festival goers throughout the day. We can’t thank them enough for their generous sponsorship of this event.

To learn more about Grooveshark or simply stream your favorite music online for free, visit:

grooveshark.com

Volunteers get lots of perks for helping out. Free admission, meals and drinks, plus you’ll get a chance to help make this event possible. Swallowtail is offering overnight camping and serving breakfast out at the farm for the clean up crew.

To sign up for a volunteer shift visit: http://vols.pt/PrZpWC

This event is a co-fundraiser for Swallowtail Farm + Citizens Co-op. Please help us spread the word by sharing the event via Facebook, Twitter and forwarding this email along to friends using the share buttons below: