“Life is a festival only to the wise.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
Last weekend, I was actually away from the blog for a few days, something that hasn't happened except for one brief trip in March. Only this time, it was 100% for fun, as I was away at the 25 annual High Sierra Music Festival.
Image credit: Pulse Radio, via http://pulseradio.net/articles/2015/04/10-music-festivals-that-won-t-br….
For some, festivals are about the people, the atmosphere, or seeing your favorite bands. But for me? The best part was the discovery of new acts that I had never heard before. I'm so pleased, the weekend after, to bring you my six favorite new discoveries, including two that absolutely blew me away: Shovels & Rope and The Black Lillies.
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Excellent synopsis, Ethan. Took me back many years when I used to play & sing at folk festivals in this country. I can relate to the atmosphere such events generate. I grew up with Dylan & Lightfoot, Donovan, etc., who had something to say in their songs. Aahhh, the heady times that were had .......
Thank you for the Black Lilies - Two Hearts Down video. The band is good, but the Bluegrass Underground venue looks amazing. The next time I am anywhere near Nashville, a town I always have fun in, I will be sure to catch a show there.
As for the music, that style always misses me from a recording. Can't do it on YouTube. Can't do it on the radio. Can't do it from jukeboxes in dive bars. It has to be live and close.