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100 1 a| Morris, Bonnie J.,d| 1961-=| ^A388713;

245 10 a| Eden built by Eves :b| the culture of women's music festivals /c| by Bonnie J. Morris ; photographs from the collection of Toni Armstrong Jr. and other women artists.;

250 a| First edition.;

264 1 a| Los Angeles :b| Alyson Books,c| 1999.;

300 a| xxi, 370 pages :b| illustrations ;c| 23 cm;

336 a| text2| rdacontent;

337 a| unmediated2| rdamedia;

338 a| volume2| rdacarrier;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references (pages 369-370) and index.;

505 0 a| An introduction to the festival topic -- The early years: herstory and production stories -- The Eden built by Eves: matriarchal structure -- In their own voices: interviews with festival performers -- Life stages: ceremonies and passages on the land -- The politics of discomfort: controversies and compromise -- There is a sense of humor here: trends in comedy and self-parody -- Festivals on the front lines: from sisterfire to camp sister spirit -- There's a nursing baby in the mosh pit: generational shift and change -- How I spent my summer vacation.;

520 a| Women's music festivals have played an integral part in the formation of lesbian culture, the shaping of millions of women's lives, and the emergence of women as a musical force to be reckoned with. This book takes readers on a journey through 25 years of this cultural phenomenon. From Michigan to Mississippi, this book is a full archive of festival herstory: conflicts, scandals, new music, rain, sun, work, family, joy. What does festival culture mean to the audiences, artists, and activists who loyally return each year? A tribute to the work of thousands of women, this volume brims with candid backstage interviews with festival performers and producers, moving testimony, and often hilarious anecdotes from "festiegoers," A plethora of photographs, articles, comic strips, illustrations, and excerpts from festival literature provide a thorough explanation of the music, relationships, and issues that have shaped an entire generation of lesbian memories in America.;

650 0 a| Women's music festivals.=| ^A417552;

650 0 a| Lesbian musicians.=| ^A912752;

650 0 a| Lesbian culture.=| ^A1057053;

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Eden built by Eves : the culture of women's music festivals / by Bonnie J. Morris ; photographs from the collection of Toni Armstrong Jr. and other women artists.

Author/creator	Morris, Bonnie J., 1961-
Format	Book
Edition	First edition.
Publication	Los Angeles : Alyson Books, 1999.
Description	xxi, 370 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects	Women's music festivals. Lesbian musicians. Lesbian culture.

Contents	An introduction to the festival topic -- The early years: herstory and production stories -- The Eden built by Eves: matriarchal structure -- In their own voices: interviews with festival performers -- Life stages: ceremonies and passages on the land -- The politics of discomfort: controversies and compromise -- There is a sense of humor here: trends in comedy and self-parody -- Festivals on the front lines: from sisterfire to camp sister spirit -- There's a nursing baby in the mosh pit: generational shift and change -- How I spent my summer vacation.
Abstract	Women's music festivals have played an integral part in the formation of lesbian culture, the shaping of millions of women's lives, and the emergence of women as a musical force to be reckoned with. This book takes readers on a journey through 25 years of this cultural phenomenon. From Michigan to Mississippi, this book is a full archive of festival herstory: conflicts, scandals, new music, rain, sun, work, family, joy. What does festival culture mean to the audiences, artists, and activists who loyally return each year? A tribute to the work of thousands of women, this volume brims with candid backstage interviews with festival performers and producers, moving testimony, and often hilarious anecdotes from "festiegoers," A plethora of photographs, articles, comic strips, illustrations, and excerpts from festival literature provide a thorough explanation of the music, relationships, and issues that have shaped an entire generation of lesbian memories in America.
Local note	Little-319734--305131018749%
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (pages 369-370) and index.
LCCN	98054780
ISBN	1555834779 (acid-free paper)
ISBN	9781555834777 (acid-free paper)

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