2010 Spring Music Festivals

With winter storms brewing, think thoughts of spring and check out the variety of spring music festivals scheduled for 2010.

Louisville, Kentucky is the home of the Abbey Road on the River music festival. Held Memorial Day week, from May 27 to May 31, 2010, it is the largest Beatles festival in the United States. Beatles fans can enjoy five days of celebrating one of the most successful bands in music history. Visit www.abbeyroadonriver.com for updated information as the opening week approaches.

Springfest in Ocean City, Maryland is held May 06 through May 10. This spring music festival has two stages with a variety of musicians. Admission is free except for most performers. Fees will be charged for the following popular performers: Randy Travis, performing on May 08 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20, $30, $40, $45 and $50. On May 09 at 8 p.m. Gary Puckett of the Union Gap will be performing. Tickets are $20, $25, $30, and $35. Springfest offers craft artists, and all types of food vendors. Parking is free at West Ocean City Park and Ride with a free shuttle to Springfest. For up to date information, check out www.ococean.com

Jazz lovers from all over attend the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana. This huge spring music festival has close to a half a million people attending yearly. This is held from April 23 through May 02, 2010, over two weekends. Besides the jazz music New Orleans is famous for, this spring festival offers folk, blues and gospel music. For updated information check out www.nojazzfest.com

For county music lovers, Detroit, Michigan holds the largest country spring music festival, The Detroit Downtown Hoedown, on May 14 through May 16, 2010. This is a free event in Hart Plaza Park, a city park. Hours are: Friday 2 p.m.- 12 a.m., Saturday 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. www.streetmktg.com