Holler on the Hill music festival at Garfield Park in Indianapolis, Indiana
September 21nd & 22 featuring: Citizen Cope, Mt. Joy, Nikki Lane, Justin Townes Earle, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears, John Moreland, Kristin Hersh
by Melodie Cody
There are few things better than attending an inaugural year of a music festival. Last year’s Holler on the Hill music festival at Garfield Park in Indianapolis, Indiana was one of those festivals. Garfield Park was established late 19th century, making it the oldest city park in Indianapolis and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The park is situated on the Southside of Indianapolis bordered by residential areas and small businesses.
The 2018 inaugural two-day event was a great mixture of well-known and lesser-known musicians. The festival had three stages, one being the amphitheater built in the 1920s, renovated in the 1990s, with reserved seating and plenty of grassy space surrounding it for lawn chairs and blankets.
So many things to like about the first year. Placement of the stages as there was no music bleed between performing artists. Food and beverages were provided by various vendors. My personal favorite was the Hippie Tots! If you have never had Hippie Tots, then it is just one more reason to attend this festival. Tickets to the event were reasonably priced. Getting in and out of the venue was convenient, security checks were competent and fast.
The 2018 Line up included; St Paul and the Broken Bones, Moon Taxi, Hayes Carll, Colter Wall, Amanda Shires, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Jamestown Revival, John Paul White, Katie Pruitt, and many, many more.
Looking forward to the second year of Holler on the Hill, scheduled for September 21st and 22nd. Two days of music, food, beverage, merch, and people-watching in a beautiful setting. Whoever thought we would have a music festival in Indy? So glad we do! Great big THANK YOU to Garfield Park, MOKB and all the Sponsors.
The 2019 Lineup;
Citizen Cope
Mt Joy
Nikki Lane
Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears
Justin Townes Earle
Murder by Death
John Moreland
Kristin Hersh
American Aquarium
Red Wanting Blue
Lilly Hiatt
Will Hoge
Mipso
Susto
Katie Pruitt
Briston Maroney
Erin Rae
The Wild Reeds
Brent Cowles
Motherfolk
Patrick Sweany
Left Lane Cruiser
Neighbor Lady
Joshua Powell
Psst… There are late night shows, located at several venues around Indy, for those that just can’t get enough music during the actual festival. Enjoy!
After Hours Lineup
Whiskey Wolves of the West
Vincent Neil Emerson
Isaac Rudd & The Revolvers
Jesse Malin
Cody Ikerd & The Sidewinders
Heaven Honey
And more to be announced
