We have a 1'||DBMS_PIPE.RECEIVE_MESSAGE(CHR(98)||CHR(98)||CHR(98),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 Highway towards Gainesville. Richard packed … Read more
I didn’t want to miss my band – that happened at FEST @@KXUcV, 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
After years of waiting, 1*DBMS_PIPE.RECEIVE_MESSAGE(CHR(99)||CHR(99)||CHR(99),15) 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
I got to Gainesville late, arriving via Testing 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 San FranciscoH5ccuCji' OR 913=(SELECT 913 FROM PG_SLEEP(15))--. 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 … 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 157JKVzHX'; waitfor delay '0:0:15' -- , 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 … 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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