In his ninth year at the festival, Martin “Quickie Mart” Arceneaux has certainly seen the evolution Bonnaroo. “This year is a little different,” said QM. “When I first did Bonnaroo it was more like a jam-band scene, but now it’s a more energetic crowd. It seems like they have been doing a good job catering to the…
Bonnaroo 2016 Photo Gallery
[tps_header] This past weekend, Bonnaroovians danced, high fived, and radiate positivity for four days all over the Bonnaroo farm. The Bonnaroo era began in 2002 and this year marked the festival’s 15th anniversary. To celebrate the monumental occasion, the lineup boasted the likes of Pearl Jam, two sets from Dead & Company, LCD Soundsystem, J. Cole, Ellie…
Artists to Watch: Bonnaroo 2016
Once again, Bonnaroo has hit it big with their impressive–and expansive–2016 lineup. With so many artists, deciding what acts to see in between the headliners can be a daunting task. That’s why we created a guide on the best up-and-coming acts to catch on The Farm this year. 1. The Record Company There’s no mistaking…
Hangout 2016: Chef Wesley True & Chef Ford Fry x Festival Foodie
Behind two security checkpoints, past the VIP oasis of stage-side pools, up the stairs through more security and onto an even more exclusive deck area (fully equipped with private hot tubs), we made our way to the inconspicuous white tent that housed Hangout Fest’s ultra private Super VIP dining room. A rush of air-conditioning blasts…
Rundown Recap: Shaky Knees 2016
It has long been known that spring officially begins in the South the weekend of The Masters tournament in Augusta. The ‘tradition unlike any other’ offers new beginnings with each dirt cheap pimento cheese sandwich and $3 domestic draught. However there’s a growing argument that spring doesn’t quite get rolling until Shaky Knees takes over…
MAYfest 2016 Photo Gallery
[tps_header] Stepping onto the grounds of Surprise Lake Camp this Memorial Day weekend brought a sense of nostalgia; a longing to re-live those care-free childhood summers. Lucky for us and the attendees of MAYfest, or MAYfesters if you will, we all had three full days where we could tap into our inner child and immerse ourselves…
Hangout 2016 Photo Gallery
[tps_header] From the aquamarine waters and white sandy beaches, to an impressive lineup that will get you dancing in the sand, to eats from top chefs, to kissing puppies all afternoon long, and to everything else in between…Hangout Music Festival is a magical place. Take a look back at this sun-kissed weekend and channel those…
Hangout 2016: PHASES x Vinyl Mag
We’re fans of PHASES…For Life. It’s as simple as that. And if you have yet to give PHASES a listen, we guarantee that their pulsating celebratory allure will pull you in and never let you go. Since the release of their 2015 album For Life, Z Berg (The Like), Jason Boesel (Rilo Kiley/The Elected/Bright Eyes),…
MAYfest Food Vendor Preview
[tps_header] Set in the picturesque Hudson Valley, MAYfest returns to Cold Spring, NY, this Memorial Day Weekend for three days of music, art, yoga, and, of course, delectable eats. With a musical lineup including the likes of Trevor Hall, Turkauz, Pink Talking Fish and American Idol contestant Elise Testone, and the return of some high profile instructors…
Shaky Knees 2016: Polyenso X Vinyl Mag
St. Petersburg-based trio Polyenso create their sound through an eclectic fusion of indie rock, electronic, folk and hip-hop. Formerly known as Oceana, the band brings something new to the table with lighter, more uplifting music under their new name. We had the chance to chat with Polyenso’s own Alex Schultz prior to their set at Shaky…