Independent News

NO SPRINGFEST in 2008

Here's the word from SpringFest in its own words. Does that mean there will be a second Hawkshaw in 2008??? No word yet from IN Publisher Rick Outzen.Press Release from Bobby Marcus: For the last nin...
Posted by Independent News on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 03:06:00 PST

Nominate artists for IN Music Awards NOW! -- Sept. 14

The Independent News is accepting nominations for its music awards. So if you know Pensacola area bands that are worthy of being nominated just send us an e-mail. We will then use the nominations to h...
Posted by Independent News on Fri, 14 Sep 2007 07:24:00 PST

Best of the Coast Voting to Begin Aug. 16, 2007

Beginning Aug. 16, we'll begin the voting for our annual Best of the Coast. The ballot will be on-line at www.inweekly.net and in the issue on the stands. Readers get to choose in various categories i...
Posted by Independent News on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 07:57:00 PST

Independent News Web Makeover Aug. 9

Check out our redesigned Website, thanks in a big part to Rob Simpson at Pensaworks. Now with the creation of INDaily on the homepage you can get the scoop on News, A&E, Music and Film & ...
Posted by Independent News on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 07:51:00 PST

Hawkshaw Photos

Thanks to all the bands who particapated this year. Here's some a link to a slide show of fotos from the first-ever music fest. Lyndsey Battle's bare feet? Zac Brown Band's violinist. And always photo...
Posted by Independent News on Wed, 23 May 2007 12:59:00 PST

HAWKSHAW Schedule May 19 & 20

Be sure to check out IN for stories and complete coverage! Here's lineup:HAWKSHAW MUSIC FEST SCHEDULENORTH STAGE 1 SATURDAY, MAY 19ARTIST TIME ABOUT THE ARTIST SOUNDS LIKE YOU'LL LIKE IF&ENTROPY ...
Posted by Independent News on Wed, 16 May 2007 06:58:00 PST

Lillie & Leander documentary showing

The IN is trying to get "Lillie & Leander: A Legacy of Violence" shown in Pensacola. A cover story about the lynching in Pensacola was written in our April 19 issue. Please, let us know and the filmma...
Posted by Independent News on Thu, 26 Apr 2007 10:58:00 PST

Hawkshaw Headliners Announced

Hawkshaw Music Fest Announces Headliners   PENSACOLA, Fla.  Organizers of Hawkshaw Music Fest, Pensacola's newest downtown music festival, have signed four more headliners for the two-day event...
Posted by Independent News on Wed, 25 Apr 2007 12:09:00 PST

Hawkshaw Pre-Pre Party

We know a lot of local bands are interested in playing Hawkshaw May 19-20. The Hawkshaw committee plans to start selecting area bands to fill out the music fest lineup by the end of the week/early nex...
Posted by Independent News on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 12:44:00 PST

Hawkshaw Music Fest UPDATE

OK, everyone, Hawkshaw Music Fest organizers are finalizing the lineup of bands for the two-day, outdoor event May 19-20 in Pensacola's downtown. The lineup for Hawkshaw includes a diverse group of ro...
Posted by Independent News on Wed, 04 Apr 2007 10:20:00 PST