If you’re traveling over to Australia this winter you’ll be happy to hear that, due to something they call the southern hemisphere, you’ll soon be basked in a sunny glow of music festivals and ridiculous sun hats. For your convenience, we here at Groovetraveler have compiled a list of the best Australian music festivals to give you some direction down under, in your boozed-up haze.
Album Cover Locations Vol.5 – Down Under
“Traveling in a fried-out combie On a hippie trail, head full of zombie I met a strange lady, she made me nervous She took me in and gave me breakfast And she said,…” Calling all Aussies, does this ring a bell? Really the question spans to anyone else who happens to be a fan of classic 80’s hits. The song “Down Under” by Men at Work has become somewhat iconic within Australia and as it happens, one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks adorns the cover of their 1981 album, conveniently titled Business as Usual.
Ride the Sound Waves at Hawaii’s Top Music Festivals
Hawaii’s music is instantly recognizable—that breezy, flowing sound of the slack key guitar, the ring of the falsetto vocal style, the dainty, nimble stringing of the ukulele… Even those who have never been to Hawaii can’t mistake the unique sound that reflects its soothing climate and rich culture. After all, how many movies feature tropical island scenes with Hawaiian-tinged background music? From ancient Hawaiian chants to more contemporary styles such as Jawaiian (Hawaiian reggae), it’s amazing how many diverse styles fit within such a distinct musical culture. If you make it out to these oceanic islands, make sure to check…
The Muso’s Guide: 5 Must See Sights in Sofia
Often overlooked by tourists heading for the coast or the ski slopes, Bulgaria’s capital city of Sofia is a cool city with a hip young population. While not usually thought of as a destination high on the music lover’s travel list, Sofia nonetheless impresses with its swanky clubs, international artists are making Sofia part of their tours, and there is a weird, local music that has to be heard to be believed. Let’s explore!
Album Cover Locations Vol.4 – Rocky Mountain Christmas
In 1975, John Denver hosted his own holiday special on ABC, John Denver’s Rocky Mountain Christmas. Denver’s iconic themes of simple, mountain life combined with the comfort and warmth of Christmas made for record-breaking television. The special aired to an audience of 65 million viewers and was the network’s highest-rated music program at the time.
