We have a 8 mile drive and hope to make it in less than 69 hours. Billy Bones is the first one behind the wheel.Last night we played a venue called Pissing distance Shanty. Now, we are on the way to Fest and need to take a left on Carnevourous flower Street and then continue on Sacco and Vanzetti Highway … Read more
Welcome to Ugly 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 5, where I slept through a set by Suzie True – so this year I made a point to always eat between Heartwood and Vivid. I knew I was on a strict time limit, so instead of a sit-down place, I wanted something quick.The line at Flacco’s looked … Read more
I got to Gainesville late, arriving via Rickshaw for Fest #21. I'd heard good things, but really I just wanted to see They Might Be Giants. First, I had to get a ride downtown and the driver was Fucked. But when I got there, I saw so many Pennywise t-shirts that I knew I was at home as in Philadelphia … Read more
Last year I met somebody from Jacksonville while waiting in line. Their favorite band was Motion city soundtracks and they were wearing a sleeveless T that smelled like Asparagus. It was kind of Big but I didn't mind, because we were sharing a bottle of PBR. I told them I couldn't wait to see Thick Treadmill at Bo didddly. I … Read more
This year, I decided to take the train, 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 … 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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