Because we can't come up with something to post are already getting a little excited about the 2010 version of the Fresno Urban Sound Experience Festival, thought we'd throw an update up to give Fresno music and downtown fans something to chew on.
- VENUES. The festival will still be sticking with using operating Downtown Fresno businesses that are in decent walking distance from one another. In fact, highlighting downtown businesses is a large part of what the festival is about. And as for the parking garage, it was kinda awesome but don't look for a return. (Unless you'd like to sponsor it? No? Didn't think so.)
- MUSIC. Here there is a slight change. Still will highlight Fresno area bands that play original music, still will try and keep a nice mix of bands. But things have opened up a bit and we will be looking at bands that have ties to Fresno too. For instance, if you have Fresno natives in your band and like to come play here, you're probably in. Also we'll be again mostly looking at bands that haven't played in the two previous festivals - that won't be hard because our want list is already near full.
- WHEN. No date has been set but it will again be around the beginning of fall, or whatever Saturday the Bulldogs aren't playing Boise or something.
- SPONSORS. It could be your awesome Fresno bizz. Hit us up if you want in on this whole support-local-music-and-downtown thing. Also, look for a fund-raising show or two this summer.
- NAME. Yeah, the whole legal wrangling thing with Fuse TV is still in play so a new name is coming (and no, we won't just be putting "re" in front of it this year). It may be totally different or only slightly so. Whatever is decided on, it will be permanent.
