Musician, visual artist, writer, and co-founder of Sonic Youth, Lee Ranaldo, has been added to the lineup for SAPPYFEST 19.
A true pioneer of sound exploration and pushing sonic boundaries with his experimental approach, Ronaldo will treat Sappy audiences to an intimate performance on Saturday, August 03 in the Mount Allison University Chapel using their massive, custom-built Casavant Frères pipe organ. The performance will also feature accompanying visuals by Leah Singer.
Sappyfest is also excited to unveil a few more additions to their lineup including acclaimed poet Sue Goyette, ASKO presented in partnership with Victory Pool, and a pop-up dark room spearheaded by photographers Natalie Baird and Jonny Lush.
The full lineup for Sappyfest 19, which takes place in Sackville, New Brunswick from August 02-04, is as follows:
Absolute Losers, All Wild Things Are Shy (a tribute to Richard Laviolette), Annie-Claude, Deschênes, ASKO, Blue Horse, Bry Webb, canada.gov.ca, Colleen Coco Collins, Deirdre Sokolowska (Sappyfest 19’s visual artist), Dog Day, Erin Brubacher , Felt Noise, Francine McClure, General Khan, Jon McKiel, Klarka Weinwurm, Lee Ranaldo, Natalie Baird and Jonny Lush, Nectar Collective: aniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiita, dj decision, dumb little bitch, New Suns Collective, Nicolette & The Nobodies, Papal Visit, Pete Moss, Phoebe Marmura, Puberty Well, Rita McKeough, Saltwater Hank, Sick Puppy, Slash Need, Sue Goyette, The Drama Queenz, and The Umbrella Collective.
Much more than a music festival, Sappyfest 19 also hosts artist talks, film screenings, karaoke, the Kids Corner Power Jam, a pancake breakfast, readings, the Sappy Street Market, workshops, a Zine & Craft Fair, and more.
A variety of ticketing options are available to attend Sappyfest, including Weekend Passes ($135 + tax & fees), a new by-donation Youth Pass (suggested donation of $60), and single-day passes ($60 + tax and fees). Tickets are on sale now at sappyfest.com/tickets.
In an ever-changing world, nothing is ever final. More details about Sappyfest’s programming may be announced in the lead-up. Follow Sappyfest on Instagram, Facebook, and X, and visit the festival’s website for the most up-to-date information.
