February 12th, 2010 - As you probably know, The Classic Crime will be releasing their new album Vagabonds on April 6th, 2010. The band is donating all the proceedings of Vagabonds' pre-orders to Haiti relief efforts. We are very excited about the bands' efforts to help their friends in Haiti. So we decided to give away 5 copies of Vagabonds here on To Start A Fire. It's a very simple contest, that can get you a free CD, and it will help spread the word about The Classic Crime's Facebook Cause, and also about their new album, Vagabonds. CONTINUE »
February 9th, 2010 - Waiting for hours, standing in long lines, surrounded by the weirdest people - squeezing to make their way to the front, trying to get a good view of the stage. The odor isn't pleasant, but that doesn't matter after all. Sometimes people are not even sure who is playing, but it sounds good, and the crowd is jumping. Sleeping in tents, not showering or brushing your teeth for 3 days, and sharing the same toilet with thousands of other people just enhances the experience. Sometimes it is not even about the music, it's about friends, family, and community... and yet, somehow people keep showing up to music festivals year after year. CONTINUE »