Tag Archives: women’s music festivals

The Virginia Women’s Music Festival 2018. And barbecue chicken. And hearts.

Posted on May 29, 2018 by jamiebobamie

There’s an amazing movie on a loop in my brain. My foot taps to the beat of a great song, my mouth waters at chicken hot off the grill, women’s laughter surrounds me, and if I could, I’d draw big … Continue reading →

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The women’s music book, she lives!

Posted on May 15, 2018 by jamiebobamie

I just signed the contract! It’ll be published in 2019. What book? One about women’s music of the seventies and eighties that I started in 2011. It’s been a long road, one where four-wheel drive and a lot of snacks … Continue reading →

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Myths about women’s music and culture: they shoot men at women’s festivals, right?

Posted on January 25, 2018 by jamiebobamie

Um … no. There are a few other myths to bust, so let’s get started.

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The 40th Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival: Save the Last Dance for Me, part one

Posted on August 17, 2015 by jamiebobamie

There were dances, sure, but I never went to one. Back at my first festival, at the tender age of 22, I’m sure I danced non-stop. I’m 57 now. So many changes for me and the festival. It felt like … Continue reading →

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The 40th National Women’s Music Festival, 2015: there were angels, right?

Posted on July 10, 2015 by jamiebobamie

I don’t usually start hallucinating until midway through the National Women’s Music Festival. I don’t do hallucinogens but lack of sleep does weird things to a body and I’m like a little kid – I’m afraid to sleep for fear … Continue reading →

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Come for the food but stay for the music. Virginia Women’s Music Festival 2015.

Posted on June 1, 2015 by jamiebobamie

I appreciate that many of the other women’s festivals feed you. Really. But the Virginia Women’s Music Festival offers fried chicken at dinner, and real half and half for your coffee in the morning. And homemade dessert with lunch and … Continue reading →

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The Michigan women’s festival is ending, now what?

Posted on April 24, 2015 by jamiebobamie

There’s lots of “now what?” Like many of you, I’m sad about this cultural institution ending, but there’s still women’s community out there. Here’s a list. Study it. There will be a quiz later. (If you want to know more … Continue reading →

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Twelve reasons to attend a women’s music festival

Posted on May 18, 2014 by jamiebobamie

Because it’s fun A few thousand women in the woods, a convention center or hotel? Where do I sign up? 2. You’re supporting women musicians Don’t let Sony tell you who you should like. I’ve discovered some of my fav indie … Continue reading →

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Thirteen myths about women’s music festivals busted

Posted on June 27, 2012 by jamiebobamie

As I get ready to attend the National Women’s Music Festival I thought about all the things folks have told me about them over the years, from the outrageous (“They shoot men, don’t they?”) to the benign (“They still have … Continue reading →

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