Bibliography
Absolute Astronomy . (n.d.). Religion and drugs. Retrieved March 18, 2013, from http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Religion_and_drugs
This website shows the use of drugs in various world religions.
All Bruce Springsteen: The Bruce Springsteen Information Center. (2012, June 18). Retrieved March 15, 2013, from http://www.springsteeninformationcenter.com/2012/06/18/
Information pertaining to Bruce Springsteen's lyrics and performances and their relationship towards religion and religious experiences.
Beck, G. L. (Ed.). (2006). Sacred Sound. Waterloo: Wilfrid Laurier University Press.
This books discusses the significance and various uses of music in World Religions.
Clark, W. H. (1964). Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, 1(4), 106-108. Retrieved from http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=6b34fa56-00c8-4c3c-a163-6a7261bd1e19%40sessionmgr13&vid=2&hid=26
Book review of Marghanita Laski's book "Ecstasy. A Study of Some Secular and Religious Experiences."
CNBC. (n.d.). The World's Biggest Music Festivals. Retrieved March 17, 2013, from http://www.cnbc.com/id/42150834
A list of the biggest popular music festivals.
Evans, C. J. (1969, October 15). Pop festivals and Pentecost. Christian Century, 86(42), 1303-1305.
The author describes the experiences of attending pop festivals in the late 1960's and shows the religious manifestations that exist within them.
Fraser, C. (2010, June 2). The Ultimate List of Summer Music festivals in Canada. Retrieved January 30, 2013, from I Backpack Canada: http://ibackpackcanada.com/summer-music-festivals-in-canada/
A list of the most popular music festivals in Canada today.
Graziano, M. (2011, June 15). Why is Music a Relgiious Experience? Retrieved January 29, 2013, from Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-graziano/why-is-mozart-a-religious_b_875352.html
This website provides an atheist’s view on emphasizing with religion by connecting music, science, and religion.
Greene, P. D. (2012, November 2). Finding Grace in the Concert Hall: Community and Meaning among Springsteen Fans by Linda K. Randall. American Ethnologist, 851-852.
Bruce Springsteen concerts are frequently described as a religious experience. This article regards Bruce Springsteen, his concerts, and community, as a powerful, shared conversion experiences which draws listeners into a new perspective on life, new hope, moral guidance, a new community, as well as new musical tastes.
Hertz, T. (2003, July 1). Jesus' Woodstock. Christianity Today, 46-53.
Cornerstone Festival It is a participant driven celebration of the arts, teaching, music, faith, and fellowship. It is a chance to spend a week celebrating the great diversity of the larger body of Christ and for many it is their spiritual home and an annual pilgrimage of faith and renewal. It does not solely describe itself as a music festival. It's goal is to provide a festival for Christians that showcase quality alternative Christian music that otherwise does not get recognition from mainstream Christian festivals. It's celebrates the diversity of Christ and those who follow his teachings.
Hilliard, R. (2012, June 18). The Top 10 Music Festivals in the World. Retrieved January 30, 2013, from Festival Fling: http://festivalfling.com/best-music-festivals-2012/
A list of popular music festivals world wide.
IndiaNetzone. (2008, October 12). Indian Religious Festivals. Retrieved January 30, 2013, from IndiaNetzone: http://www.indianetzone.com/8/religious_festivals.htm
Information on Religious festivals celebrated by Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Parsees, Jains and others.
Kommers, H. (2011, April). Hidden In Music: Religious Experience and Pop Festivals. Journal of Religion and Pop Culture, 23(1), 14-26.
Another article depicting the religious themes present in pop festivals today.
Marini, S. A. (2003). Sacred Song in America. Chicago: University of Illinois Press.
This book discusses the use of song in various religions practiced in America, as well as the new age music and neo-paganism and it's place in religion.
Maroukis, T. C. (2010). The Peyote Road: Religious Freedom and the Native American Church. Norman : University of OklahomaPress.
This book discusses the Native American Church and the Peyote Religion, along with their religious beliefs, ceremonies and rituals. The book also notes the use of hallucinogens in religious pursuits.
Martin, D. (2011, May 13). Lady Gaga: 'My tour is a religious experience'. Retrieved January 29, 2012, from The Guardian : http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/may/13/lady-gaga-exclusive-guardian-interview
Lady Gaga speaks about her tour which she describes as a “religious experience in pop culture”.
Mettler, M. (2012, April 4). Live Review: Bruce Springsteen Reaches Higher Ground. Retrieved January 28, 2013, from Track One: http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/blog/2012/04/04/live-review-bruce-springsteen-reaches-higher-ground
Author describes his experience at a Bruce Springsteen solely as “church”.
Nakasone, J. (2009, January 22). God in the mosh pit. Retrieved January 30, 2013, from The Institute for the Theology of Culture: New Wine, New Wineskins: http://new-wineskins.org/blog/2009/01/god-in-the-mosh-pit/
Author describes his experience of encountering God at an Underoath concert.
NEOPha Inc. (n.d.). Religion & Drugs. Retrieved March 18, 2013, from http://fornewdrugs.com/Religion_and_Drugs.html
This website shows the use of drugs in various world religions.
Pahnke, W. N. (1967, March). LSD an Religious Experience. Retrieved January 30, 2013, from The Psychedelic Library : http://www.psychedelic-library.org/pahnke3.htm
Drug use, especially the use of psychedelics, have a history rooted within religion as a way to open your mind, expand, and enhance your experiences. The same can be said for many festival goers who use drugs to alter and enhance their music experience. This website explores the use of d
Roberts, V. S. (2011). Pop Cult: Religion and Popular Music. Journal or Contemporary Religion, 26(3), 508-509.
Cults, religion, etc.
Smiley, J. (2012, September 30). Rock and Roll and Ancient and Modern Religious Festivals: Common Roots or Music of the Gods? Retrieved January 28, 2013, from Hub Pages: http://jake4102.hubpages.com/hub/Rock-and-Roll-and-Religious-Festivals-Common-Roots-or-Music-of-the-Gods
The author of this webpage briefly describes the many commonalities between pop music festivals and religiosity, and how music festivals can be viewed as a religious experience by those who attend.
Stewart, C. (n.d.). Patheos Library. Retrieved January 30, 2013, from Roman Catholcism: Rites and Ceremonies: http://www.patheos.com/Library/Roman-Catholicism/Ritual-Worship-Devotion-Symbolism/Rites-and-Ceremonies?offset=1&max=1
Describes the rites and ceremonies of Roman Catholics, particularly relevant is the structure of mass and how it relates to music festivals and concerts.
Site Created by: Barbie Bird
2013
This website shows the use of drugs in various world religions.
All Bruce Springsteen: The Bruce Springsteen Information Center. (2012, June 18). Retrieved March 15, 2013, from http://www.springsteeninformationcenter.com/2012/06/18/
Information pertaining to Bruce Springsteen's lyrics and performances and their relationship towards religion and religious experiences.
Beck, G. L. (Ed.). (2006). Sacred Sound. Waterloo: Wilfrid Laurier University Press.
This books discusses the significance and various uses of music in World Religions.
Clark, W. H. (1964). Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, 1(4), 106-108. Retrieved from http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=6b34fa56-00c8-4c3c-a163-6a7261bd1e19%40sessionmgr13&vid=2&hid=26
Book review of Marghanita Laski's book "Ecstasy. A Study of Some Secular and Religious Experiences."
CNBC. (n.d.). The World's Biggest Music Festivals. Retrieved March 17, 2013, from http://www.cnbc.com/id/42150834
A list of the biggest popular music festivals.
Evans, C. J. (1969, October 15). Pop festivals and Pentecost. Christian Century, 86(42), 1303-1305.
The author describes the experiences of attending pop festivals in the late 1960's and shows the religious manifestations that exist within them.
Fraser, C. (2010, June 2). The Ultimate List of Summer Music festivals in Canada. Retrieved January 30, 2013, from I Backpack Canada: http://ibackpackcanada.com/summer-music-festivals-in-canada/
A list of the most popular music festivals in Canada today.
Graziano, M. (2011, June 15). Why is Music a Relgiious Experience? Retrieved January 29, 2013, from Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-graziano/why-is-mozart-a-religious_b_875352.html
This website provides an atheist’s view on emphasizing with religion by connecting music, science, and religion.
Greene, P. D. (2012, November 2). Finding Grace in the Concert Hall: Community and Meaning among Springsteen Fans by Linda K. Randall. American Ethnologist, 851-852.
Bruce Springsteen concerts are frequently described as a religious experience. This article regards Bruce Springsteen, his concerts, and community, as a powerful, shared conversion experiences which draws listeners into a new perspective on life, new hope, moral guidance, a new community, as well as new musical tastes.
Hertz, T. (2003, July 1). Jesus' Woodstock. Christianity Today, 46-53.
Cornerstone Festival It is a participant driven celebration of the arts, teaching, music, faith, and fellowship. It is a chance to spend a week celebrating the great diversity of the larger body of Christ and for many it is their spiritual home and an annual pilgrimage of faith and renewal. It does not solely describe itself as a music festival. It's goal is to provide a festival for Christians that showcase quality alternative Christian music that otherwise does not get recognition from mainstream Christian festivals. It's celebrates the diversity of Christ and those who follow his teachings.
Hilliard, R. (2012, June 18). The Top 10 Music Festivals in the World. Retrieved January 30, 2013, from Festival Fling: http://festivalfling.com/best-music-festivals-2012/
A list of popular music festivals world wide.
IndiaNetzone. (2008, October 12). Indian Religious Festivals. Retrieved January 30, 2013, from IndiaNetzone: http://www.indianetzone.com/8/religious_festivals.htm
Information on Religious festivals celebrated by Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Parsees, Jains and others.
Kommers, H. (2011, April). Hidden In Music: Religious Experience and Pop Festivals. Journal of Religion and Pop Culture, 23(1), 14-26.
Another article depicting the religious themes present in pop festivals today.
Marini, S. A. (2003). Sacred Song in America. Chicago: University of Illinois Press.
This book discusses the use of song in various religions practiced in America, as well as the new age music and neo-paganism and it's place in religion.
Maroukis, T. C. (2010). The Peyote Road: Religious Freedom and the Native American Church. Norman : University of OklahomaPress.
This book discusses the Native American Church and the Peyote Religion, along with their religious beliefs, ceremonies and rituals. The book also notes the use of hallucinogens in religious pursuits.
Martin, D. (2011, May 13). Lady Gaga: 'My tour is a religious experience'. Retrieved January 29, 2012, from The Guardian : http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/may/13/lady-gaga-exclusive-guardian-interview
Lady Gaga speaks about her tour which she describes as a “religious experience in pop culture”.
Mettler, M. (2012, April 4). Live Review: Bruce Springsteen Reaches Higher Ground. Retrieved January 28, 2013, from Track One: http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/blog/2012/04/04/live-review-bruce-springsteen-reaches-higher-ground
Author describes his experience at a Bruce Springsteen solely as “church”.
Nakasone, J. (2009, January 22). God in the mosh pit. Retrieved January 30, 2013, from The Institute for the Theology of Culture: New Wine, New Wineskins: http://new-wineskins.org/blog/2009/01/god-in-the-mosh-pit/
Author describes his experience of encountering God at an Underoath concert.
NEOPha Inc. (n.d.). Religion & Drugs. Retrieved March 18, 2013, from http://fornewdrugs.com/Religion_and_Drugs.html
This website shows the use of drugs in various world religions.
Pahnke, W. N. (1967, March). LSD an Religious Experience. Retrieved January 30, 2013, from The Psychedelic Library : http://www.psychedelic-library.org/pahnke3.htm
Drug use, especially the use of psychedelics, have a history rooted within religion as a way to open your mind, expand, and enhance your experiences. The same can be said for many festival goers who use drugs to alter and enhance their music experience. This website explores the use of d
Roberts, V. S. (2011). Pop Cult: Religion and Popular Music. Journal or Contemporary Religion, 26(3), 508-509.
Cults, religion, etc.
Smiley, J. (2012, September 30). Rock and Roll and Ancient and Modern Religious Festivals: Common Roots or Music of the Gods? Retrieved January 28, 2013, from Hub Pages: http://jake4102.hubpages.com/hub/Rock-and-Roll-and-Religious-Festivals-Common-Roots-or-Music-of-the-Gods
The author of this webpage briefly describes the many commonalities between pop music festivals and religiosity, and how music festivals can be viewed as a religious experience by those who attend.
Stewart, C. (n.d.). Patheos Library. Retrieved January 30, 2013, from Roman Catholcism: Rites and Ceremonies: http://www.patheos.com/Library/Roman-Catholicism/Ritual-Worship-Devotion-Symbolism/Rites-and-Ceremonies?offset=1&max=1
Describes the rites and ceremonies of Roman Catholics, particularly relevant is the structure of mass and how it relates to music festivals and concerts.
Site Created by: Barbie Bird
2013