August 3, 2007 - The environment is changing, it’s a fact! We are reaching record highs and recent projections show that we will experience our worst energy crunch ever, within the next decade or so. How are ecologically conscious artists getting involved? By participating in multi-day concerts.
Recently, Al Gore hosted a day-long concert all across the globe which was viewed by over 2 billion people. Continuing with this trend of artists reaching out through music is the annual eco-responsible music festival, The Echo Project, which is held in October on a privately owned 1250-acre farm just outside Atlanta.
It is a three-day camping festival held along the Chattahoochee River from October 12-14. The goal is to use music and arts to educate the public about alternative energy sources, waste management, recycling initiatives and other ways to protect the environment. Who’s gonna be there? Well, some of the artists scheduled to perform are: Stephen Marley, The Killers, The Roots, Cypress Hill and Lyrics Born. Additionally, thousands of supporters will participate in a major Chattahoochee River clean up, prior to the festival.
Tickets for the festival start at $120. For more info visit www.the-echoproject.com
by Robby Uppal
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