Mothers and Boulevards
Join Previously Announced Lineup Of
Guided By Voices, The Strumbellas
Protomartyr, Car Seat Headrest, Kirk Knight, Girlpool, Bayonne, Diane Coffee, Promised Land Sound, Mild High Club
With More To Be Announced
**Third Stage To Feature Special DJ Sets**
Free, All Ages, Rain Or Shine Outdoor Festival To Be Held Saturday, July 9
At Seaport District
NEW YORK, NY – June 21, 2016 – The Village Voice is proud to announce the additions of Mothers and Boulevards to the lineup for its sixth annual 4Knots Music Festival, being held in its original home at the Seaport District on Saturday, July 9th. These artists will join the previously announced lineup of co-headliners Guided By Voices and The Strumbellas, along with Protomartyr, Car Seat Headrest, Kirk Knight, Girlpool, Bayonne, Diane Coffee, Promised Land Sound, and Mild High Club.
For this year’s festival, the Voice will be adding a third stage for 4Knots that will feature DJ sets throughout the day (in between band sets). This is the first time the Voice has expanded to three stages, growing with their variety of genres to include Americana, Hip-Hop, Electronica, and more.
The Voice is thrilled to announce it is returning to its roots with a free festival this year as part of the re-established Voice mission to bring music, art and culture to New Yorkers under CEO Peter Barbey.
4Knots will continue the Voice’s successful 16-year run of showcasing emerging artists and indie rock bands in New York City. From 1pm-8pm, the festival will take over the Seaport and Pier 16 for a day full with more than a dozen artists performing for more than 10,000 music fans. VIP guests will be able to watch the show aboard the Peking Ship on Pier 16.
The festival prides itself on presenting audiences with the best up-and-coming artists breaking through today. Past performers have included:Dinosaur Jr., Super Furry Animals, Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, Mac DeMarco, Twin Peaks, Mikal Cronin, Those Darlins, Screaming Females, Happyness, Meatbodies, Nude Beach, Viet Cong, Juan Wauters, Speedy Ortiz, Radkey, Dead Stars, Kurt Vile & The Violators, The Men, Parquet Courts, Fat Tony, The Black Angels, The Drums, Dan Deacon, Oberhofer, Titus Andronicus, Crocodiles, Nick Waterhouse, Bleached, Archers of Loaf, Delicate Steve, Hospitality, Devin, Eleanor Friedberger, Team Spirit and more.
4Knots is presented by Goose Island. Sponsors also include Califia Farms, Whole Foods Market, Kettle Brand Chips, Polar Beverages, and Brands Within Reach. For further updates and announcements please visit www.villagevoice4knots.com/4knots.
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