independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
Day two of Pilgrimage was as steamy as day one, but we made sure to get there early to see 18-year-old blues guitar phenom, Kingfish, who hails from the delta of Mississippi and was raised listening to and playing the blues. The kid plays like a seasoned veteran and sings like someone who has lived... Continue Reading →
It’s Saturday of Pilgrimage Music Festival, and as we arrived to the festival grounds that morning, all I could think about was how hot it was for the end of September in Franklin, Tennessee. After this initial thought, like everyone attending the festival, I decided to embrace the discomfort and take in every moment. This... Continue Reading →
Celebrating the rich musical heritage of Memphis, Tennessee, and boasting a well-curated lineup, MEMPHO Music Festival roared into its inaugural weekend. Located in Shelby Farms Park (home to its own herd of American Bison), the festival boasted two stages with staggered performances, food trucks, and art displays. With a lineup including rock, alternative pop, Americana,... Continue Reading →
As quickly as things had begun in Louisville, they were coming to an end with day three of Forecastle upon us. The festival grounds early on Sunday were already sweltering as we made our way to see Nashville indie pop favorites Coin, who had just begun their set on the Main Stage to a much-larger-than-I-had-expected... Continue Reading →
Knoxville’s Rhythm N’ Blooms Festival was greeted with perfect weather and a rocking lineup for the second day of events. First stop--the Pretentious Beer Co. secret show stage, where we were kindly surprised by a treat: John Paul White. Though he played solo, his voice and guitar rendered each awestruck attendee utterly speechless; with beautiful... Continue Reading →
