In 1969, the world music modified endlessly. In the summer season love, Woodstock was held in Bethel Woods. Hundreds 1000's individuals from all throughout the nation got here to witness musical legends resembling Jimi Hendrix and Janice Joplin carry out.
Now, 50 years later, one the founders Woodstock is working to recapture that magic. Two separate (an unaffiliated) festivals are happening to rejoice the anniversary – one at Bethel Woods, the opposite a bit additional upstate at Watkins Glen.
The LiveNation produced competition, which shall be at Bethel has simply seen a affirmation their first artist. It is none apart from the legendary guitarist Santana. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Santana defined his choice to carry out at Bethel Woods:
“They have an amphitheater there. I’m going to ask whoever continues to be right here, whether or not it’s Joan Baez or members from Sly Stone, and I’m going to play Santana music. Santana goes to be the home band, however I need to have the ability to honor those that are nonetheless right here and possibly invite rappers like Common or Kendrick Lamar. Santana’s very , like Miles Davis, into connecting with individuals from 7 years outdated to below 33. I don’t wish to be identical to a jukebox within the twilight zone, caught within the Sixties.”
Bethel Woods has rather more shopping for energy than Watkins Glen as it's backed by Live Nation, however Michael Lang, the organizer the Watkins Glen affair defined he already has over 40 acts booked.