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
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
After years of waiting, City Mouse was going to play FEST 23. I called in Heart-shaped to work and headed to Gainesville.I was Festing hard in anticipation. On the day of the show, I woke up with a Toe ache, but I rehydrated and hit downtown for a new day’s adventure. First I saw a new Ramonescore band, The Knives. … 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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