Lollapalooza stands apart from other music festivals such as Bonnaroo, Camp Bisco, and Coachella for several reasons. One of the biggest differences is that Lolla attendees stay in hotels, creating a vast contrast in the feel and general atmosphere of the fest. While gaining the pros of showers, day passes, and real beds, lost is the sense of togetherness that comes with ... More »
Camp used to be about late-night sneak outs, endless cabin pranks and water gun wars. Then, we grew up. One Philadelphia-based jam band – who used to fill frat house living rooms and local dive bars – is celebrating their ninth instillation of camp. But, think of it as a remixed version for campers that sought out alternatives to returning to their old stomping grounds ... More »
Passing through the security checkpoint at Bonnaroo is sort of like stepping into another dimension. One where people can roam freely in the nude, or carry large cardboard signs that say “I Need Shrooms!” This is the point at which Bonnaroo newcomers understand that Bonnaroo is a community unto itself. For four days, the people in the community are entirely removed ... More »