Sick Drummer Magazine

37 Studios and Statik Factory Records are proud to present Dirt Fest 2009! Mid-Michigan's premier independent outdoor music festival will celebrate its 13th event on Saturday, July 11th 2009 at the Birch Run Expo Center in Birch Run, MI. For over a decade, Dirt Fest has been a staple concert event for music fans from all over the U.S. and Canada fusing genres such as rock, metal, alternative, electronic, indie and more to multiple stages. Dirt Fest has a strong impact on artists merchandise sales and has been a significant launching pad for many bands careers.

With a growing lineup, 2009's Dirt Fest will host bands such as Framing Hanley, Necrophagist, Owl City, Origin, Suffocation, After The Burial, Winds of Plague, Darkest Hour, along with over 50 other local and regional acts. Added attractions, extreme sports expos and eclectic vendors will round out the experience.

Tickets are $20 in advance or $29 day-of-show and are available from www.dirtfest.com as well as various retail outlets across Michigan.

For more information, lineup updates, driving directions and media, please visit www.dirtfest.com