The 10,000 Lakes Festival (abbreviated as "10KLF") is an annual three-day music festival in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, at the Soo Pass Ranch. The festival has been held since 2003. It's name refers to Minnesota's nickname, "The Land of 10,000 Lakes." The lineups generally include jam and bluegrass bands. Detroit Lakes is a city located in Becker County, Minnesota. ... The term jam band is commonly used to describe psychedelic rock-influenced bands whose concerts largely consist of bands reinterpreting their songs as springboards into extended improvisational pieces of music. ... Bluegrass music is a form of American roots music which has its own roots in Irish, Scottish and English traditional music. ...

The festival is held on over 600 acres (243 ha) and has four stages: Main, Field, Barn, and Saloon. (The stages are listed by size, beginning with the largest.) Campgrounds can be reserved and running water provides permanent restrooms and showers.

In 2006, over 18,000 people attended.^[1]

Artists

For complete lists of musicians throughout the years, visit 10KLF's official webpage.

Performers throughout the years include:

2007

• Bob Weir & Ratdog
• The String Cheese Incident (SCI)
• Umphrey's McGee
• moe.
• Gov't Mule
• That 1 Guy

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2006

• Phil Lesh and Friends
• Trey Anastasio
• The String Cheese Incident (SCI)
• Trey Anastasio & Mike Gordon with the Benevento/Russo Duo (GRAB)
• The Keller Williams Incident (Keller Williams with SCI)

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2005

• Widespread Panic
• Trey Anastasio
• The Black Crows
• Les Claypool
• Dark Star Orchestra

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2004

• The String Cheese Incident
• Keller Williams
• Yonder Mountain String Band
• Medeski Martin & Wood
• The Big Wu

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2003

• Widespread Panic
• Allman Brothers Band
• Gov't Mule
• moe.
• Leftover Salmon

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Stages

Main

Headliners perform at the Main Stage. This stage accomodates the most room for listeners.

Field

As it's name suggests, the Field Stage is located in front of a field, allowing room for acts that attract large crowds.

Barn

The Barn Stage is located at the base of a hill and features a translucent canopy for shade.

Saloon

Acts that attract the smallest crowds are booked on a stage in a saloon, which stays open later than all other stages.

Reviews

• "10KLF shed a bright light on the importance of the well-rounded fests. Such an event is one that has grown in size and draw, but not without losing the comfort and appreciative touch of their original undertakings... 10,000 Lakes remembers that the fans are in charge."^[2]
• "The third annual 10kLF event held in Northern Minnesota turned out to be one of the best festivals of the summer with amazing sets from almost every act floating into the stratosphere from four stages. Who knew?"^[1]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Show Review - 10,000 Lakes Festival. Glide Magazine. Accessed on July 11, 2007.
2. ^ 10KLF Diary. JamBands.com. Accessed on July 11, 2007.

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External Links

Official webpage