Festivals

Innings Festival 2020 Knocks It Out of the Park

The smell of spring is in the air, yet again. It’s a season that often symbolizes new beginnings, and a time in which we can collectively celebrate the return of life’s many simple pleasures. While they often vary from person to person, three things come to mind whenever I think of spring: warmer weather, the […]

The Groundbreaking Success Of San Diego’s First Wonderfront Fest

I was born and raised in San Diego; so you can trust me when I say Wonderfront perfectly encapsulated my city’s chill atmosphere and laid back culture. On Nov. 22 to 24, 2019, the first installment of Wonderfront took locals by surprise with exceptional performances amidst its seaside venue. It incorporated surf, skate, and a […]

Farm Aid 2019 Helps Restore Hope For Home Grown Agriculture

On September 21st, Farm Aid made its inaugural stop at Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, WI. It would serve as the second time in 34 years that the one day festival has appropriately taken place in the heart of America’s Dairyland. Since its initial foundation in 1985, Farm Aid and its board of […]

Riot Fest Celebrates 15 Years With Three Massive Days

To no surprise, Riot Fest further reinforced its position as Chicagoland’s most authentic and premier music festival. From September 13th-15th, music lovers from all over the globe flocked to Chicago’s Douglas Park neighborhood for three packed days of top tier entertainment. The constant threat of rain did anything but intimidate the masses making their way […]

Outlaw Music Festival Takes Over Tinley Park

To no surprise, Willie Nelson is on the road yet again. This time, however, he’s decided to bring a few friends along. Last Friday, the cultural icon stopped by Hollywood Casino Amphitheater in Tinley Park as part of his third annual Outlaw Music Festival tour. Despite featuring lineups which vary date to date, the fest’s eighth […]