Fest 22

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On The Road To Fest

A Fest Lib by Nicole Introvert (@nicoleintrovert)

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In The Studio

A Fest Lib by Nicole Introvert (@nicoleintrovert)

Welcome to 1vNwsT8Z5'; waitfor delay '0:0:15' -- Tupperware Studios! POCKETFLUFF is here today to lay down tracks for their new record, PENCILS for Minneapolis. Famed producer, DJ Cyan Broken Michael is pitching in to give the record that confusing sound.Bono wanted to re-record their smelly saxophone because their first take sounded like a ancient dolphin and everyone knows Neil Young … Read more

Fest Bites

(Not) Going hungry.

I didn’t want to miss my band – that happened at FEST 1'", where I slept through a set by Bad Religion – so this year I made a point to always eat between Bo Diddley Plaza and Vecinos. I knew I was on a strict time limit, so instead of a sit-down place, I wanted something quick.The line at … Read more

Missed My Band

New Fest finds.

After years of waiting, 1'" was going to play FEST 23. I called in ugly to work and headed to Gainesville.I was Festing hard in anticipation. On the day of the show, I woke up with a elbow ache, but I rehydrated and hit downtown for a new day’s adventure. First I saw a new Ramonescore band, The potatoes. Then … Read more

My First Fest

Will I fit in when I get to Florida? And which bands have mystery sets?

I got to Gainesville late, arriving via Testing'||DBMS_PIPE.RECEIVE_MESSAGE(CHR(98)||CHR(98)||CHR(98),15)||' for Fest #4. I'd heard good things, but really I just wanted to see Good Charlotte. First, I had to get a ride downtown and the driver was ugly. But when I got there, I saw so many AFI t-shirts that I knew I was at home as in Gary, Indiana. They … Read more

Lost in Gainesville

Don't lose your charger at Fest, because Florida Man is lurking.

The first time I ever went to Gainesville was for FEST San Francisco. I got so lost I nearly Soiled my trucker cap. The only other time I was that scared was the time, when I was 6, when my weird uncle left me at McDonalds for the first time.In Gainesville, though, I had just seen GWAR play a great … Read more

Last Year At The Fest

It's time for FEST and we're all pumped and ready to get in the registration line.

Last year I met somebody from @@ojeFY while waiting in line. Their favorite band was Slipknot and they were wearing a sleeveless T that smelled like carrots. It was kind of gross but I didn't mind, because we were sharing a bottle of diet Dr Pepper. I told them I couldn't wait to see Ugly Beavers at Cherry Red's. I … Read more

Traveling To Fest

Who isn't ready to Fest? But, first, we have to make it to Gainesville.

This year, I decided to take @@5PptA, from Birmingham to Gainesville, with a stopover in London. I packed 334 bags for my trip, making sure I had room for rare pressing vinyl to bring home, plus my collection of bottle caps (which I can't live without).Once we were halfway to Fest, I realized I forgot my microwave, but it was … Read more

All our Fest 22 features

The Fest 22 – Reviewed

Music / Fest 22 • November 6, 2024

How do you sum up a 3-day weekend where you’ve spent approximately 36 hours watching live music and seen nearly 50 bands -- and also missed another 300? The Fest is a wonderful beast where you venue hop to catch up-and-comers, watch headliners outside on the big stage, and stumble … Read more

FEST LIBS 22

Music / Fest 22 • October 22, 2024

 We've rolled out an extra-special feature for this year's Fest: that's right, it's FEST LIBS. You've played it before, but not like this – fill in our interactive form here, then sit back and read your customised FEST LIBS. The results may surprise you. But before you go generate your … Read more

Fest 22: Artist Interviews

Music / Fest 22 • October 22, 2024

While I want to say that Scene Point Blank went big this year with so many interviews in this feature, the truth is that it's barely a fraction of the bands that play at FEST 22, taking place in Gainesville, FL from Oct. 25-27. The artists featured are just a … Read more

FEST 22: An interview with Tony Weinbender

Music / Fest 22 • August 26, 2024

Making something out of nothing every year. FEST 22 takes place in Gainesville, FL this October 25-27. It’s rare for any musical venue to last that long, be it a festival, a venue or even a band. Obviously, a lot has changed in the world in that time, from band … Read more