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The normally hippie-centric H.O.R.D.E. (Horizons of Rock Developing Everywhere) festival seems to be expanding its horizons again for this summer's tour. Among the latest rock-oriented artists slated to join the tour are Smashing
The bands join a lineup that already includes such rock acts as Blues Traveler, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, Barenaked Ladies and Alana Davis. The festival, whose roots are in a psychedelic, groove-oriented rock sound, has in recent years moved toward a more hard-rock and pop style for both its stages. Some of the bands scheduled to be playing the second stage include Robert Bradley's Backwater Surprise, Chris Stills (the son of legendary singer/songwriter Stephen Stills), Emmet Swimming, Agents Of Good Roots, David Garza, Fiji Mariners, Getaway People, Huffamoose, Catatonia, Cowboy Mouth and Gov't Mule, according to H.O.R.D.E.'s official hotline. Smashing Pumpkins publicist Gayle Fine could not confirm or deny the band's involvement in the festival, but a source close to the H.O.R.D.E. publicist, who did not want her name used, confirmed that these mainstage and second-stage acts are scheduled to perform at the festival. The Smashing Pumpkins are scheduled to perform on at least five dates in July, according to the source, who added that Paula Cole would join the mainstage acts for three weeks toward the tour's end. This year's H.O.R.D.E. festival continues in the tradition of last year's outing, which featured such modern rockers as Primus, Ben Folds Five and Morphine playing on the same bill as classic rock legends Neil Young and Crazy Horse. Previous incarnations of the H.O.R.D.E. festival have included such acts as Lenny Kravitz, Widespread Panic and the Dave Matthews Band. Christopher Meyer, a 21-year-old vet of the past three H.O.R.D.E. concerts, wrote in an e-mail that he was worried that the mixing of styles would not be to his liking. Saying that last years mish-mash of alt-rock, funk and classic rock didn't leave a good taste in his mouth, Meyer added that was concerned with the mix of acts slated to play this year. "I hate to say it, but I might be a bit closed-minded when it comes to these things," he wrote. On the other hand, 20-year-old Smashing Pumpkins devotee Amber Jensen explained that she thought that the mixing of formats harkened back to the spirit of the granddaddy of these touring festivals, Lollapalooza. "I think the lineup sounds great," she wrote. "All the other festivals, including the now-absent Lollapalooza, have gone with one type of music only. I'm glad to see H.O.R.D.E. is keeping Lolla's spirit alive." There will be more dates and bands announced in the near future. H.O.R.D.E. Tour Dates: Jul. 9; Somerset, Wis., River's Edge Jul. 10; East Troy, Wis., Alpine Valley Jul. 11; Tinley Park, Ill., The World Jul. 12; Maryland Heights, Ohio, Riverport Amphitheater Jul. 14; Bonner Springs, Kan., Sandstone Amphitheater Jul. 15; Oklahoma City, Okla., All Sports Stadium Jul. 17; Nobleville, Ind., Deer Creek Jul. 18; Clarkston, Mich. Pine Knob Jul. 19; Clarkston, Mich., Pine Knob Jul. 21; Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Blossom Music Theater Jul. 22; Cincinnati, Ohio, Riverbend Amphitheater Jul. 24; Columbus, Ohio, Polaris Amphitheater Jul. 25; Burgettestown, Pa., Star Lake Amphitheater Jul. 26; Canandaigua, N.Y., Finger Lakes Jul. 28; Toronto, Ont., Molsen Park Amphitheatre Jul. 30; Mansfield, Mass., Great Woods Jul. 31; Holmdel, N.J., PNC Bank Arts Center Aug. 2; Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Performing Arts Center Aug. 4; Hartford, Conn., The Meadows Aug. 5; Wantaugh, N.Y., Jones Beach Theater Aug. 7; Darien Center, N.Y., Darien Lakes Amphitheater Aug. 8; Camden, N.J., Blockbuster Center Aug. 11; Virginia Beach, Va., GTE Amphitheater Aug. 12; Raleigh, N.C., Walnut Creek Amphitheater Aug. 14; Antioch, Tenn., Starwood Amphitheater Aug. 15; Charlotte, N.C., Blockbuster Pavilion Aug. 16; Atlanta, Ga., Georgia International Horse Park Aug. 19; Live Oak, Fla., Suwanee Park Aug. 20; Birmingham, Ala., Oak Mountain Amphitheater Aug. 22; Austin, Texas, South Park Meadows Aug. 23; Dallas, Texas, Starplex Amphitheater Aug. 25; Phoenix, Ariz., Desert Sky Pavilion Aug. 27; Irvine, Calif., Irvine Meadows Amphitheater Aug. 28; Mountain View, Calif., Shoreline Amphitheater Aug. 29; Concord, Calif., Concord Pavilion Sept. 3; Boise, Idaho, Idaho Center Amphitheater Sept. 4; George, Wash., The Gorge Sept. 5; Portland, Ore., Portland Meadows
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