Derek Vincent Smith of Pretty Lights has always had a knack for strategizing his live shows. He pushes past the dazzling stage productions and live band performances of his songs to make his concerts into larger than life spectacles. Derek Vincent Smith has announced the sixth episode of his Episodic Festivals series. For his newest event, […]
Chalice California is a legendary event spotlighting the best of the cannabis, glass, and art communities. This year Chalice will take over Victorville, CA July 7th-9th. This festival is unlike any other. The festival is set to have Ice Cube, Thievery Corporation, STS9, Cypress Hill, Big Boi, Capleton, The Floozies, Warren G, Manic Focus, and […]
Photo by EDM Chicago Have you ever visited Chicago in the summer? Locals will tell you that they brave the negative degree weather and polar vortices just to experience the incredible summers Chicago has to offer. The city truly comes alive! Everyone is out on the lakefront path listening to music. Mamby on the Beach […]
Yesterday, our Squad told you all about BirkSun solar powered backpacks and how it changed up the festival game for one of our members. BirkSun allows you to dance all day in the sun as its solar panels charge a hidden battery inside, creating a personal charging station for your devices so that you don’t need to stop […]
Photo by Paul Citone Interviewed by Alex Rowland Spafford is a four piece jam band from the high deserts of Arizona that pulls inspiration from a wide variety of genres including rock, jazz, funk, electronic, and bluegrass just to name a few. Known for their lengthy improvisation and slow groove build up, it’s a guarantee […]
Interviewed by Alex Rowland Aqueous is a groove rock jam band from Buffalo, New York that brings a lot of energy to every performance. The four band members came together and put on their first show back in 2006. Since then they have evolved into one of the best up and coming bands in the […]
written by Danny Smith and Alyssa DiCaterino photos from the Hangout Facebook Page It was about a six hour solo drive from Georgia for me (Danny) and about a nine hour, solo as well, drive from Florida for me (Alyssa). I got in on Thursday to interview Cherub before they performed at the Kickoff Party with a funky […]
Ask anyone what they love about Lightning in a Bottle and they will probably tell you something along the lines of the stellar lineups, colorful fashion, or the empowering sunshine. This year, I had the opportunity to roam around the beautiful grounds and soak up those rays with my Birksun solar powered backpack. Game changer. […]
After an action packed 2016 that included Epigram, broken legs, and a new GRiZMATiK track, Gramatik is back again working on some funky tracks for everyone to be excited about! The new single “Recovery” features close friend and frequent collaborator, Eric Krasno. The track overall boasts a soulful vibe that will want you to kick back […]
Last week, Festival Squad stumbled upon a new shuttle company in Denver called Mile High Tailgators. The company, started earlier this year by Joe Ozimek, is one that takes a unique spin on getting its patrons safely to and from Red Rocks. Unlike most shuttle companies headed to Red Rocks, Mile High Tailgators will provide […]