As of writing this we are a paultry 18 days from the Vernal equinox, but potentially many more days away from the complete clearing of snow from our streets. However, the tilt of the Earth’s axis cares not of the Boston weather, snow, or depressed moods caused by said snow/weather. Nor does the Whitehaus Family Record who will usher in spring with their 19 act, 6+ hour musical event, BLASTFEST.

Win Free Tickets: The fine folks at Whitehaus have bestowed a free pair of tickets for the event to give away. If you’re keen, leave your name and email in the comments below and I’ll select one lucky winner.

BLASTFEST is at the Cambridge Family YMCA Theater  (map). Tickets are between $5 and $10 and doors are at 6pm. Here’s a (very) little taste of what you can expect from BLASTFEST…

Manners – Sun Shadow (Dance mix)

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Shira Erlichman – Walk Slow

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Lindsay Clark – Trust (I Am A Lily)

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The Great Valley – White Hair

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The rest of the lineup is as follows:

• The Woodrow Wilsons
• Shira E
• The Points North
• Peace, Loving
• The Needy Visions
• Morgan Shaker
• Many Mansions
• Manners
• Lindsay Clark
• Gregory J. Moon
• The Great Valley
• Gracious Calamity
• Debbie and the Bullets
• Casey Rocheteau
• Brian S. Ellis
• BAIXA
• Avi Jacob
• April Ranger
• Anna Rochinski