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It's a music & arts festival presented by regional musical mavericks, Stephanie's Id, celebrating the area’s “Id factor� (uniqueness, artistry, authenticity). It's two days of music, art and film in some of Asheville's hippest venues. Its mission is to provide an environment in which local and non-local acts showcase their music to discerning music fans and fellow musicians. Still not sure, check out this review of last year's IdFest.

Continuous music (28 bands) will be showcased both evenings at The Grey Eagle and Wedge Gallery, on 3 stages. During the day on Saturday, attendees will have the opportunity to sit in on a recording session at Asheville’s legendary Collapseable Studio and also tour the award-winning Echo Mountain Studio, and view a screening of the brand new Studio South TV pilot, featuring the festival’s founder, Stephanie’s Id. For a complete schedule of events and performances, click here.

Of particular interest to musician attendees is a panel discussion about the music business on Saturday afternoon at Echo Mountain Studio. As if a weekend's worth of great music and art wasn't enough, Idfest attendees will receive DISCOUNTS at the following area businesses during the event:

Harvest Records (10% off)
Hip Replacements (10% off)
Izzy's Coffee Den (50 cents off)
Static Age Records (10% off)
Honeypot (10% off)
Digable Pizza (10% off)
Clingman Ave. Cafe (10% off)

Known within Asheville’s music scene for lush multimedia productions and energetic rock performances, Idfest founder Stephanie’s Id was named “best rock band� in the infamous 2006 Mountain Xpress poll (in a tie with Toubab Krewe). The band’s 1-day mini-Idfests draw large and diverse audiences. Stephanie Morgan, the band’s frontwoman, explains that this year there will be many non-local attendees as well as locals at this festival. “IDFEST has become something that really resounds outside of Asheville,� she explains. Says Sandlin of The Grey Eagle, “If you haven’t been out to see the enticing, music-filled event known as IDFEST, you’re missing the best show in town.�

Sponsors include WNCW, Mountain Xpress, Echo Mountain Studio, Collapseable Studio, Orbit DVD, Studio South and others; in addition, some Asheville-area businesses will be offering discounts to wristband-wearing attendees.

Knoxville520 staff will select two names at random from the entries and each will receive a pair of tickets to the event. Winners will be notified via email on Wednesday, April 25.

If your name isn't selected in our drawing, you can still purchase IDFEST tickets for $25 each. Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets early, as attendance will be high. Purchasing information can be found here.

For overnight accommodations, check out some of Asheville's groovy hostels. If that's not your speed, give the Crowne Plaza a try!

Faboo discounts, mind-blowing performances, behind-the-scenes studio tours and free tickets to IdFest could be yours! All you have to do is enter!