Of the three US festivals, Hangout may have been my favourite. I learned about a slew of great new bands, including the Suffers, Elliot Root, and Lake Street Dive, and finally got to see some all time favourites, including Talib Kweli and Spooooooon! Plus, y'know, the Foo Fighters. And how many festivals take place right on the beach?!
At the very end of the festival, after Beck walked off stage, the fireworks went off, Skynyrd's "Sweet Home Alabama" came on the speakers, and drunkards danced all along the beach. It was the most patriotic American sight I've ever seen. It was something else.
Throughout the whole trip, Perry handled everything like a champ. I can be a difficult person to travel with at times. There were at times less than ideal sleeping conditions, tremendous amounts of walking in the southern sun, long bus rides, loud music that may or may not have even interested him (e.g., Mastadon, Social Distortion). And yet he endured it all with a smile. I couldn't have asked for a better travel buddy.
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| And the award for best stage name goes to: DJ Windows 98 (aka Winnnnn Butler of Arcade Fire fame). He performed alongside New Orleans' own Preservation Hall Jazz Band |
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| The lovely and talented, Jenny Lewis |
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| Spoooooon |
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| The fighters of the foo themselves! |
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| The Suffers. Look them up NOW. |
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| Music always brings people together :). Met these lovely ladies, Sara and Erin, while enjoying the Suffers. |
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| Elliot Root |
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| Jeff the Brotherhood (and the wacky inflatable tube man) |
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| The one and only, Talib Kweli |
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| The Preservation Hall Jazz Band |
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| Iration |
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| Frank Turner, round 2 |
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| Vance Joy |
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| An angel with a voice: Lake Street Dive |
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| Foster the People...surprisingly fun |
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| BECK! |
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| Rubblebucket. I saw these guys in Toronto last year. Very fun danceable tunes. Think OK GO with brass. |
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