We have a 1VmaxspY2' OR 91=(SELECT 91 FROM PG_SLEEP(15))-- mile drive and hope to make it in less than 12 hours. Matt is the first one behind the wheel.Last night we played a venue called East Courthouse. Now, we are on the way to Fest and need to take a left on Daffodil Street and then continue on Abraham Lincoln … Read more
Welcome to @@yqvT3 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 already uses that style. … Read more
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
I got to Gainesville late, arriving via @@Sq7fr 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
The first time I ever went to Gainesville was for FEST @@58Dcj. 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 set. … Read more
Last year I met somebody from 1967'" 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
This year, I decided to take 1*DBMS_PIPE.RECEIVE_MESSAGE(CHR(99)||CHR(99)||CHR(99),15), 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
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
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
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
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
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