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Dfest: Staycation you'll savor
The Flaming Lips lead singer Wayne Coyne performs at Dfest in Tulsa, Okla., on July 27, 2007.
By JENNIFER CHANCELLOR World Scene Writer
Published: 7/20/2008 2:11 AM
Last Modified: 7/20/2008 3:38 AM
With astronomical gas prices and even higher airline ticket costs, many folks are scaling back vacations this year. But the at seventh consecutive Diversafest Conference and Music Festival on July 25-26, nobody has to stray far to catch all the fun of a festival without spending a small fortune on travel.
According to AAA, the national average shows gas prices have increased nearly 19 percent from last summer, and in Oklahoma alone, gas prices are at a record high. However, an annual AAA survey showed Tulsa is the least expensive city to stay during a vacation out of the 49 large U.S. cities surveyed.
"Tulsa's Dfest has all the fun of a summer vacation — culture, music, food and fun, but hardly costs a thing. So why not go on a 'staycation' this year instead of a vacation?" said Davit Souders, longtime local music promoter, and Dfest head talent buyer and production coordinator.
In fact, Dfest boasts the cheapest festival prices when compared to the top festivals in the nation.
"To see some of our headliners at other local venues could cost you anywhere from $25 to $200, and other major festivals in the nation can cost more than $500, not including gas," said Angie DeVore-Green, Dfest co-founder. "Dfest is accessible to regular folks. It's a world-class music experience, and you can even ride your bike to it."
According to the AAA 2007 Gas Watcher's Guide, the average American gets 24.4 miles per gallon, with average gas prices running $3.91 per gallon. Here's how Dfest stacks up
to other nationally renowned festivals for Tulsa:
Dfest
Headliners: All-American Rejects, The Roots, Zappa Plays Zappa, moe., The Disco Biscuits, Ghostland Observatory, Paramore, Clutch, Helmet, Edison Glass, Phantom Planet, AM, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, Joshua James
Days: 2
Admission: $30-$40; VIP $150
Cost to get there: Locally, nearly nothing.
Rothbury
in Rothbury, Mich.
Headliners: The Disco Biscuits, Dave Matthews Band, Widespread Panic, Phil Lesh and Friends, Government Mule, John Mayer, 311, Zappa Plays Zappa, Modest Mouse, Snoop Dog
Days: 3
Admission: $244.75; VIP $475
Cost to get there from Tulsa: $278
Lollapalooza
in Chicago, Ill.
Headliners: Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine, Kanye West, Nine Inch Nails, Wilco, The Raconteurs, Gnarls Barkley, Bloc Party
Days: 2
Admission: $205
Cost to get there from Tulsa: $221
Mile High Music Festival
in Commerce City, Colo.
Headliners: moe., Soon, The Roots, Jason Mraz, The Black Crowes, OneRepublic, Tom Petty, Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, O.A.R., Michael Franti and Spearhead
Days: 2
Admission: $150; VIP $495
Cost to get there from Tulsa: $220
South by Southwest
in Austin, Texas
Headliners: Spoon, My Morning Jacket, Vampire Weekend, Paramore, Phantom Planet, N.E.R.D., Ice Cube, Hanson, Reckless Kelly
Days: 4
Admission: $125-$625
Cost to get there from Tulsa: $146
Bonnaroo
in Manchester, Tenn.
Headliners: Pearl Jam, Metallica, Widespread Panic, Jack Johnson, Robert Plant, Kanye West, My Morning Jacket, Death Cab for Cutie, B.B. King
Days: 4
Admission: $184.50-$214.50; VIP $1,200 for two tickets
Cost to get there from Tulsa: $217
Coachella
in Indio, Calif.
Headliners: Jack Johnson, Prince, Roger Waters, the Verve, My Morning Jacket, Death Cab for Cutie, the Raconteurs
Days: 3
Admission: $287.50
Cost to get there from Tulsa: $431
Jennifer Chancellor 581-8346
jennifer.chancellor@tulsaworld.com
By JENNIFER CHANCELLOR World Scene Writer
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