Hydrolife Magazine April/May 2016 (USA Edition)

May
Lightning in a Bottle | Photo by Wobzarazzi
LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE
Bradley, CA | May 25-30
lightninginabottle.org
It would be nearly impossible to sum up
Lightning in a Bottle in a few raggedy lines of
prose. The festival is massive in its production
and overwhelming in its cacophonic capacity
for sight and sound. The LIB team has
systemically changed what you can expect from
a top-tier music festival and this year will be no
different. From emersion areas like The Village,
where you can get your hands dirty, to art
spaces that will elevate your sense of vision, LIB
triumphantly brings together all that is good
and beautiful in the industry while maintaining
a pride and joy that trickles into the hearts and
minds of the participants. It is a thing to behold.
California Roots | Photo by James LeDeau
CALIFORNIA ROOTS
Monterey, CA | May 27-29
californiarootsfestival.com
The summer I spoke of earlier included a trip
to Cali Roots in Monterey. I was completely
blown away by the musical talent that blessed
the stage. This year is no different. Jr. Gong,
Slightly Stoopid, Atmosphere and JBOOG
will be crooning some of the sickest reggae
sounds on the Cali Coast. The weather will
most likely be amazing and the vibes are
always high. I don’t go to many festivals that
don’t come with a camping option, but this
one is worth the Airbnb.
Sasquatch Festival
SASQUATCH FESTIVAL
George, WA | May 27-May 30
sasquatchfestival.com
If you’ve never experienced the sun come up
on top of the Columbia River Gorge or heard
The Cure and Florence and The Machine in
the same weekend, this year you will have your
chance. When it comes to Sasquatch, it is all
about location, location, location. Since 2002,
this festival has created a magical experience in
one of the most beautiful spots on the planet. It
is a nine-time winner of Pollstar’s award for Best
Outdoor Music Venue, and in 2015, it was the
recipient of the Billboard Touring Award for Best
Amphitheatre. Sasquatch Festival is perfection
smothered in epic sauce, friends.
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