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Vertex Festival Brings Music Fans to the Top of the Rocky Mountains
No one really knew what to expect at the inaugural year of Vertex Music Festival, but excitement filled the air like electricity. The forecast had called for thunderstorms, but fearless music lovers from all over Colorado and the US began arriving at Cottonwood Meadows as early as Thursday morning. What they found was a community that would leave them more whole at the end of the weekend than at the beginning. Friday After a very wet and chilly Thursday night, the festival kicked off Friday morning with a beach party. Being a native born Floridian, I didn’t consider
Florence + The Machine Steals the Show on Sunday at Hangout Fest
Florence + The Machine closed down the Hangout Stage in grand fashion. Her set started early at 9:25 p.m. After four days of intense music, the festival celebrated their seventh year with fireworks and historic music on stage. Run the Jewels performed on the Surf Stage to a large audience. Their set was hardcore hip-hop that had political and intelligent storytelling. The crowd overall was the most energetic groups I have ever seen. On multiple occasions, I noticed groups of girls running for stage to stage. It takes real dedication to run to different stages. The next generation definitely
Saturday Recap at Hangout Fest 2016 from Alabama
Saturday’s weather provided clear, sunny skies and energetic people from all over the country and globe to party at Hangout Fest. We arrived to the beach to catch Portugal. The Man performing on the Hangout Stage. We ate some food, and ventured over to Camp Hangout. It was a recreational area for people of all ages to interact with kickball, a fire pit, water guns and relaxing shade during the early hours of the day. I can’t remember the last time I played kickball, and being 31-years-old, I felt like a kid again at bat. I did fail to
Friday at the Hangout Music Festival with The Weeknd
The Hangout Music Festival officially kicked off with wet weather. This year, The Weather Channel’s forecast was almost dead on. 3 days prior to the event, a storm system was shown to be moving into the area. On Thursday evening the weather wrecked the lighting rig for The Weeknd. He did perform a short set of hits on stage later in the evening. Alabama Shakes and Walk the Moon each delivered in perfect weather Friday night. Hangout Fest did a good job at working with the weather, and getting the gates opened as soon as the storm cells and
Thursday Pre-Party at Hangout Fest 2016 with Lil Dicky, Matt & Kim
The Hangout Music Festival returned to Gulf Shores, Alabama for a weekend of sun, fun and big beats on the beach. Weather on Thursday provided an overcast and temperatures in the ’70s. Each year, the festival hosts a Pre-Party on Thursday to give guests a chance to experience live entertainment before the main three days of music. Matt & Kim, Big Freedia, Lil Dicky, Moon Taxi, and a group of musicians joined together to provide single sets of their best material at Hangout Fest 2016. [td_block_video_youtube playlist_title="Thursday at Hangout Fest 2016" playlist_yt="NVYufI129D0, zl6r-Eups7A, 1sAnIHKoDbY, xE5_oeHJTbw"]Teddy and I arrived onsite
Big Gigantic Spring Tour Rides into Mainstage Morgantown
Rowdytown Spring Edition Shakes It Up in the Appalachian Mountains Photos by: Nicholas Hess Written by: Matthew McGuire Big Gigantic returned to Morgantown, West Virginia on Tuesday, April 12 to Mainstage Morgantown with Louis Futon from Philadelphia, and local supporting acts. 444 Chestnut Street was filled with wild and crazy music fans with a thirst for new music from Big Gigantic. Nicholas Hess was on hand to grab photos of Big Gigantic's set. Big Gigantic performed for a ruckus crowd at Mainstage Morgantown, and will be making waves in Morrison, Colorado September 23 & 24 at Red Rocks Amphitheater
Fool’s Paradise 2016 was No Joke!
Wedding Bells Rang in St. Augustine St. Augustine, America's oldest city hosted the inaugural Fool’s Paradise over April 1st and 2nd. Despite the name and taking place on April Fool’s Day, Fool’s Paradise was no joke! This festival had a whole lot of funk crammed into 2 days. Beach bums and babes was the theme of Friday, but being it April Fool’s Day the crowd was also full of jokers. Pirates & pranksters was the theme of Saturday and anywhere you were dancing at the St. Augustine Amphitheater, you could bet a pirate was near. The April Fool’s day pranks
Southern Illinois Roller Girls vs. Confluence Crush Heartbreakers
Power SIRG Pick Up a Home Win at The Pavilion The Southern Illinois Roller Girls hosted a double header at The Pavilion in Marion, Illinois on Saturday, April 2. This double header featured a scrimmage bout between two teams looking to gain experience to work into a main roster spot. Puppy Lovers and Cat Ladies squared off against each other. Each of these teams were made up of competitors from Southern Illinois. The main bout consisted of the Southern Illinois Roller Girls, and the Confluence Crush Heartbreakers from the St. Louis area. The match was hard fought with the Heartbreakers
Digger T & Chicago Bob Showcase Blues Music in South Carolina
Saturday March 27th marked a special day when legends of the blues music scene took the stage at Key West Crazy in Little River, SC. The three piece group, Chicago Bob (Lead Guitar/Vocals), Digger T (Harp/Rhythym Guitar/Vocals), and Bobby Liddle (Drums/Backup Vocals), took the stage and laid down the soul as they played their mixture of original blues and covers with a southern rock twist. Chicago Bob and Digger T have been true blues brothers for over 20 years. The duo continues creating and playing tunes that have helped shape and have become a part of the blues scene
Lotus Live in Morgantown | Review & Interview with Jesse Miller
Lotus Returns to Morgantown Interview with Jesse Miller Words & Photos by: Nicholas Hess Nicholas Hess, photographer and multimedia producer, had the opportunity to talk with Jesse Miller, bassist for Lotus. The interview took place before their sold-out show at Mainstage Morgantown before doors opened on Tuesday, February 16. Jesse was open and receptive to all questions, and we appreciate him taking the time to talk with us. I arrived before the music started up to speak with Jesse. We covered their latest projects, touring and life on the road. After a stellar opening act by Michal Menert & the
No one really knew what to expect at the
Florence + The Machine closed down the Hangout Stage in grand
Saturday’s weather provided clear, sunny skies and energetic people from all
The Hangout Music Festival officially kicked off with wet weather. This
The Hangout Music Festival returned to Gulf Shores, Alabama for a
Rowdytown Spring Edition Shakes It Up in the Appalachian Mountains Photos
Wedding Bells Rang in St. Augustine St. Augustine, America's oldest city hosted
Power SIRG Pick Up a Home Win at The Pavilion The Southern
Saturday March 27th marked a special day when legends of the
Lotus Returns to Morgantown Interview with Jesse Miller Words & Photos by: