Comstock Music Festivals

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The Comstock Music Festivals are held on the 2nd Wind Ranch, north of the small community of Comstock, Nebraska. The annual music festivals, include Comstock Rock (Classic Rock), Comstock Windmill Festival (Country), and Godstock (Christian). These are Nebraska's largest music festivals, with Comstock Rock ranking among the largest in the United States, attracting over 50,000 attendees through the 4 days in Mid July. During the festivals, 2nd Wind Ranch is the host to music goers from all over the country.

The first Comstock Windmill Festival in June of 2000 featuring country star Brad Paisley was the first installment of an annual event that would bring in country acts from all over the country. Comstock Windmill Festival 2001 expanded into a four day festival. See below for a sampling of Comstock Windmill Festival performers.

In 2002 a variety of rock bands took part in a multi-day festival, dubbed Comstock Rock. The Midwest's biggest rock festival has featured the hottest names in classic rock and the unique atmosphere created by Comstock Rock continues to draw people from all over the nation. See below for a sampling of Comstock Rock performers.

The first Godstock took place in August of 2003 and featured some of Christian music's biggest names, all contributing to Nebraska's biggest revival. See below for a sampling of Godstock performers.

1 Controversy
2 Comstock Windmill Festival Artists
3 Comstock Rock Artists
4 Godstock Artists
5 Links
6 External links

[edit] Controversy

In 2005, one death and several injuries, in addition to a large number of minors charged with possession of alcohol, brought negative attention to alcohol consumption at the Rock Festival. The State of Nebraska halted the liquor licensing process before the 2006 season, and the organizers were forced to modify the rules for vending of alcoholic beverages for the 2006 festival season, and forced compliance in order for the festival to receive the required liquor licence. About 45 security and 20 local law enforcement officers were on site for the 2006 festival as well as Emergency Medical Technicians, E.M.T.'s.

After the 2006 Comstock events, financial pressures caused a delay in booking and announcement of the 2007 line up. There was a question of whether the Comstock Windmill Festival would even continue. Those concerns were laid to rest with the announcement that Viaero Wireless, a cellular service provider, would sponsor and invest heavily to ensure its financial viability. In early 2007 the Viaero Wireless Comstock Music Series was born and announced its first country headliners: Big and Rich and the return of [[Kenny Rogers]].

2008 finds the events under a new owner. Concerts are planned for June and July under new management. These events are now being called Comstock Music Series which should include both country and rock events. The country music event is planned for July 10-13 and the rock music event from July 17-20. See the official website address below in the 'External Links' section.

[edit] Comstock Windmill Festival Artists

Chely Wright, Sara Evans, The Warren Brothers, Chris Cagle, the Oak Ridge Boys, Daryle Singletary, Rhett Akins, Brad Paisley, Alabama, Charlie Daniels, Jo Dee Messina, Diamond Rio, Sawyer Brown, Phil Vassar, Sons of the Desert, Martina McBride, Kenny Chesney, Gary Allan, Randy Travis, Kenny Rogers, Collin Raye and Neal McCoy

[edit] Comstock Rock Artists

REO Speedwagon, Ted Nugent, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lifehouse, Def Leppard, George Thorogood, Grand Funk Railroad, Jackyl, Steppenwolf, Little River Band, Walter Trout, Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Molly Hatchet, Blue Oyster Cult, Foghat, Souldust, Slaughter, Tesla, Skid Row, Vince Neil, Spin Doctors, Alice Cooper, ZZ Top, Gin Blossoms, 7 Marry 3, Sponge, 38 Special, The Knack, The Smoke Ring, Lou Gramm, The Producers, Kory and the Fireflies, Polyesther, After The Order, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Firehouse, Warrant, Pat Benetar, Three Dog Night, Grass Roots, Eric Sardinas, Joan Jett, Switchfoot, Smashmouth, Quiet Riot, Harmony Road, 3-D, Brian Howe, Zwarte, Greag Rolie, Cheap Trick, U F O, Hells Bells, Jonny Lang, Puddle Of Mudd, Savoy Brown, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Cinderella, Poison, Kansas, Styx, Thudwinker. Devon Allman & The Honey Tribe, Starship, Great White, Peter Frampton, Blues Traveler, Savoy Brown, The Guess Who, Marshal Tucker Band, Nazareth was billed for 2004 but never showed.