Festival Reviews

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Written by Bruce Matlock Monday, 13 May 2013 17:35

To those who came prepared, Beale Street Music Festival is still the most affordable, diverse, and enjoyable weekend of the season.

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Written by Nicole Taher/Christopher Renteria Tuesday, 09 April 2013 21:54

And next thing we knew we were interviewing Alan Miller, co-Founder of FILTER Creative Group and co-Publisher for FILTER Magazine on that very conversation.

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Written by Jim Dunn Sunday, 03 February 2013 12:24

I am not really sure what SXSW thinks they are doing or what amount of arrogance they have achieved, but we were really let down.

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Written by Kristyn Potter Sunday, 04 November 2012 11:27

I think it’s the artists in the middle that deserve another go on your iPod playlist.

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Written by Kristyn Potter Saturday, 27 October 2012 22:21

The crowd at Brooklyn Bowl was fantastically supportive, dancing and singing along to Born Ruffians and Icona Pop.

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Written by Kristyn Potter Saturday, 20 October 2012 17:33

Deap Vally is what rock music in this generation should look and feel like.

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Written by Matt Wallin Saturday, 06 October 2012 11:34

In the end, the good outweighed the bad, and Counter.Point was a success. 

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Written by Alex Hodschayan Thursday, 27 September 2012 11:25

Wanda Jackson may be 74, but her status as the queen of rockabilly will never be doubted.

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Written by Jenn Metzler Wednesday, 05 September 2012 09:37

Girl Talk’s energetic frenzy wasn’t just evident in Greg Gillis’s convulsive musical mashups, but also in his uncontrollable enthusiasm.

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Written by Matt Wallin Monday, 03 September 2012 17:11

If you are into EDM, dance, trance, dubstep, or indie-rock, this is the festival for you.

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Written by Kiernan Scrima Monday, 13 August 2012 16:22

Speaking of headliners, how do you choose between Black Sabbath and The Black Keys?

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Written by Kristyn M. Potter Saturday, 14 July 2012 15:37

Afrojack plays newest remix, Knife Party fires it up, and Deadmau5 lights up the night at Barclaycard Wireless Fest in Hyde Park, London

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Written by Tony Van Zeyl and Adam Draper Tuesday, 03 July 2012 17:14

The 11th Sasquatch Festival took place during Memorial Day weekend at the Gorge Amphitheater, one of the greatest concert venues in the United States.

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Written by Bruce Matlock Monday, 25 June 2012 13:28

Want to spend all of your money on Amish donuts? No one will judge you; many will envy you.

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Written by Matt Wallin Tuesday, 29 May 2012 21:04

Gulf Shores is in my backyard and I was jonesing for a festival, though, so despite my initial reservations I decided to go. I am so glad that I did. 
Chris Cornell. Photo: Matt Wallin

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Written by Teresa Montgomery Saturday, 31 March 2012 11:40

There’s a vibe to Austin that’s reflected at the copious amounts of t-shirts declaring “Keep Austin Weird.” It is weird, but in a wonderfully comfortable way that manages to feel “normal”—it’s not a pretentious weirdness that just wants you to pay attention to it.

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Written by Bruce Matlock Wednesday, 10 August 2011 21:10

Organizer Perry Farrell excitedly added that in its 20 years the festival has gone from being “10,000 to 20,000 freaks to an amazing 90,000 freaks a day!”

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Written by Tony Van Zeyl Monday, 04 July 2011 17:13

Draped in lights on invisible wire while dressed in black and navigating a crowd? I hope you have a solid exit strategy.

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Written by Tony Van Zeyl Monday, 04 July 2011 16:09

A recap of Sasquatch! Music Festival's best and worst bits in handy list form. 

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Written by Tony Van Zeyl Monday, 04 July 2011 15:53

The precipitation didn’t send anyone running to the exits; instead it seemed to kick the dancing up a notch. It was almost as if the rain was part of the show.

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Written by Tony Van Zeyl Monday, 04 July 2011 15:29

Each time the dance party reached its peak Watts pulled the rug out from under it by rambling again, and the cycle repeated. It was a totally intentional, genius maneuver.

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Written by Tony Van Zeyl Monday, 04 July 2011 14:46

I have said it before and I’ll say it again: my heaven is a music festival. Thanks for stopping by.