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Who's planning trips to festivals? I recently learned I have the ability to go to coachella providing I can pay for it all, which isn't an easy task. Additionally, my father and I have talked about telluride, and seeing hayes carll and modest mouse at shaky knees
MOUNT STERLING, KY—Declaring the event a rousing success so far, organizers confirmed more than 45,000 people turned out Wednesday for the first annual Cavalcade Folk and Roots Festival, a four-day gathering that consists solely of a big empty field to do drugs in.
Held on a farm in the foothills of eastern Kentucky, the festival, which continues through Friday and features no live performances of any kind, reportedly offers “something for every type of music lover,” specifically a fenced-off, 300-acre pasture in which to consume a broad array of mind-altering substances.
“We thought it’d be awesome to host a festival that would attract people from all over the country who just want to kick back and ingest narcotics for 96 hours straight,” festival organizer Randy Felder said of the event that takes place on a barren expanse of land with no stages, sound equipment, lighting, art, or vendors. “Cavalcade is all about creating a venue where live music fans can come together, hang out, and do what they love most. Whether you want to toke up, huff, or take a few hits of E, we’ve got you covered.”
“And you couldn’t ask for a better spot,” Felder added. “I mean, it rained pretty hard yesterday, but people didn’t let it bring them down. A lot of them didn’t even seem to notice.”
“I always worry I’ll miss out on something at big festivals like this, because there’s never enough time to do all the drugs.”
Officials reported that while the festival grounds contain no tents or any other form of shelter against the elements, ticket holders nonetheless came out in droves to the vast, otherwise deserted meadow to enjoy a number of big-name drugs, including marijuana, cocaine, and heroin, as well as a wide variety of less well-known substances and up-and-coming hallucinogens such as salvia, ayahuasca, ketamine, and several dozen improvised inhalants.
While most attendees purchased all-inclusive four-day badges for $150, organizers told reporters they also sold $60 day passes to individuals whose schedules or budgets might not allow them to stay fucked up all weekend.
“The way I figure, you gotta stay all four days, especially if you’re dropping a bunch of acid,” said Adam Steely, 24, who road-tripped 14 hours to Cavalcade with several friends whose names and whereabouts he could not recall. “It’s totally worth the price of admission. Things were kind of slow when we first got here—mostly just weed and some people doing whip-its—but things really got cranking once the Molly hit. I heard they’ve got Oxy over by the south entrance, so I’m definitely gonna check that out later.”
“I always worry I’ll miss out on something at big festivals like this, because there’s never enough time to do all the drugs,” Steely continued. “I crashed early last night, and I’m still kicking myself for not being there when the nitrous tanks came out.”
According to Cavalcade organizers, with the support of corporate partners like Vitaminwater, Uber, and Belvedere Vodka, they’re able to offer a comprehensive festival experience, including a roped-off VIP section in the northwest corner of the field where festivalgoers who purchased $250 premium passes can sit in the shade if their heart rate gets too high or help themselves to complimentary vials of Narcan if they’re actively overdosing.
“Everyone says Flakka is going to be the highlight of the festival, so I’m getting pretty pumped for that,” said attendee Meghan Young, 26, standing among a large group of festivalgoers who were dancing, whooping, and bobbing their heads on the east side of the grounds. “Everything’s been great so far. I met these really chill guys from Austin, and we all just sat around and stared at this tree stump for, like, hours and hours. It was the most amazing experience. Plus, I’ve seen some really great musicians today.”
“I still can’t believe Lil Wayne is here,” she added. “He’s been at it for almost 12 hours straight.”
Went to Mysteryland during memorial day weekend which was a blast, my only complaint was that unlike bisco or Hudson which I went to in the past, it was strictly electronic but Gramatik played on sat and Dillon Francis surprisingly killed it on the main stage. If you like electronic music they hit every genre really well and their was a lot of diversity in that scene. I like him regardless and i've seen him a bunch but his new shit is fire live.
Really wanna make it to Bisco but I have a real job now and I cant get the time off :/. Im gonna make it out to Electric Adventure for a day to see Pretty Lights if anyone else is going and trying to get hammered and gamble after.
I went thursday night solo and had a blast! Great music and great vibes. I felt at home at mountain jam! Also, compared to the last festival I went to (ML) everything was fairly priced.
Then, on Saturday benedetto and I hiked the hunter Mtn fire tower and found an optimal viewing spot to see rebelution. Shit was a great time! Ben has the pictures on his phone and will share. We almost bought saturday tix but they were wayyyyy too pricey. The spot we found to watch for free was well worth it though!
MotesThis is dope, did you just hike hunter or is their a trail? I would totally do this next year but was the music loud enough?
We hiked a trail up the backside that goes to the summit and a fire tower. There are multiple ways up to the summit (4010') and to the top of the ski hill (3200'). It's popular for backpackers too with lean tos and plenty of spots to camp.
I forgot to mention the music. We were able to hear the music pretty good. It made it better that we had a band in mind we were trying to see. Knowing the songs helps because the words aren't always clear from up there. It would not be a way to see a band you haven't seen before. Camping up there and seeing a show from that view spot would be sick as fuck at night. moe. from up there with the lights would have been crazy. People at the fire tower mentioned people hanging out at the summit and listening so we're not the only ones who thought of it. But the spot at the top of the ski hill we found over looking the bottom was tits.
I was just watching a Mister F set from Disc Jam last year on YouTube and this caught my eye. This check is festival battle ready and holding skis on her back pack What in the actual fuck? Please come forward and explain, thanks in advance.
louie.miragsI went thursday night solo and had a blast! Great music and great vibes. I felt at home at mountain jam! Also, compared to the last festival I went to (ML) everything was fairly priced.
Then, on Saturday benedetto and I hiked the hunter Mtn fire tower and found an optimal viewing spot to see rebelution. Shit was a great time! Ben has the pictures on his phone and will share. We almost bought saturday tix but they were wayyyyy too pricey. The spot we found to watch for free was well worth it though!
-benedettoOur view of the stage
Hanging out with the creepy guy, Rip Van Winkle
The view from the top of the fire tower. May the forest be with you
Awesome time hanging out up there. Buying a 100 dollar day ticket is overrated.
wow that's awesome guys. I ended up not going cause I only would've been able to get one cheap ticket so no one wanted to join me. Rebelution was actually the main reason I wanted to go Saturday but I agree that $100+ is way too much for 1 day. so sick you guys were able to see the stage and hear enough
-benedettoI was just watching a Mister F set from Disc Jam last year on YouTube and this caught my eye. This check is festival battle ready and holding skis on her back pack What in the actual fuck? Please come forward and explain, thanks in advance.
I laughed so fucking hard at this last night.. Why is she carrying skis in june? lmao representing the NS scene though
foodisfunwow that's awesome guys. I ended up not going cause I only would've been able to get one cheap ticket so no one wanted to join me. Rebelution was actually the main reason I wanted to go Saturday but I agree that $100+ is way too much for 1 day. so sick you guys were able to see the stage and hear enough
It was extra hard paying the $100 plus fees knowing this festival is next weekend and only 80 beans. Come through.. Saugerties, NY is chill af
louie.miragsI forgot to mention the music. We were able to hear the music pretty good. It made it better that we had a band in mind we were trying to see. Knowing the songs helps because the words aren't always clear from up there. It would not be a way to see a band you haven't seen before. Camping up there and seeing a show from that view spot would be sick as fuck at night. moe. from up there with the lights would have been crazy. People at the fire tower mentioned people hanging out at the summit and listening so we're not the only ones who thought of it. But the spot at the top of the ski hill we found over looking the bottom was tits.
Thats real cool, im gonna look into that for next year...
Totally woulda camped and saw PL there last summer if i knew that was a thing. His light show and speakers would be sick from up there
If you do that again next year I'm down to join you. Fucking over mountain jam. Wasn't going to go back but went for the day this year to see RRE and moe. had a good time but that fest is kind of meh.
Would rather not go in and camp in the woods.
And mister F are my boys, love those guys. Don't really see them play much anymore though. Just been out of the loop. Glad to see them expanding their touring base.
Figured this would be the best place to post this. If any of you were at Sasquatch this year, more specifically the Odesza show and got a photo or video of me crowd-surfing a giant inflatable turtle from the back to the front, it would be greatly appreciated if you could post it up somewhere. My friends and I were a little too fucked up to remember to take pictures haha.
So pumped to go to this festival this summer. Looks like the best festival in Ontario by far and a cheaper, and better lineup than Osheaga. I am fucking stoked.
louie.miragsIt was extra hard paying the $100 plus fees knowing this festival is next weekend and only 80 beans. Come through.. Saugerties, NY is chill af
wow that's a great deal. Umphrey's and Widespread Panic are playing jones beach (which I can ride my bike to) that saturday, though so I'll prob do that
It was extra hard paying the $100 plus fees knowing this festival is next weekend and only 80 beans. Come through.. Saugerties, NY is chill af
that's crazy, saw this post just as i was putting on my lespecial shirt. if you are going, i would highly recommend checking them out if you are into experimental instrumental rock. definitely take some acid and molly.
foodisfunwow that's a great deal. Umphrey's and Widespread Panic are playing jones beach (which I can ride my bike to) that saturday, though so I'll prob do that
Yeah dude that sounds like an awesome Saturday night!
johnnyBuzthat's crazy, saw this post just as i was putting on my lespecial shirt. if you are going, i would highly recommend checking them out if you are into experimental instrumental rock. definitely take some acid and molly.
Definitely man I've been checking them out on YouTube. Tons of bands on the line up I'm excited to jam to for the first time. We were considering doing Saturday night at disc jam since they added one night camping for 60 but going to wait for next weekend. If twiddle was Saturday that would have sealed the deal. If you haven't checked out electron before that is going to be a fun set!
CliffyByroIt was fucking incredible man, such a good vibe the whole weekend
That's awesome man! Where was this festival? I'm so happy that in Austria there is a good Techno scene evolving right now, but I'm still waiting for Koze and Tale of Us.
ZimmermanAnyone else going to Panic at the Peak next Friday?
Pretty pissed I cant go to that anymore. Ive been wanting to see widespread for a while now. Umphreys killed it at the waterfront in Burlington last summer.
mstevoThat's awesome man! Where was this festival? I'm so happy that in Austria there is a good Techno scene evolving right now, but I'm still waiting for Koze and Tale of Us.
It was near Lincoln, which is close to Manchester. Tale of us were fantastic as usual but I've seen them do better. They were playing at 7pm so it was still very bright out, which didn't really go with their deep dark techno. Jackmaster was on after, between them and Koze and it didn't quite fit. He was playing his usual upbeat techno and disco n shit which is great, but it should have been him to get things going, tale of us to take it down deep once the sun set then Koze to pick up from them and go where he took it. It started off really dark and industrial then went more melodic and synthy, and he ended the festival with a Sufjan Stevens track haha. The visuals of the festival were unreal too, will post some photos when I'm not on mobile.
CliffyByroIt was near Lincoln, which is close to Manchester. Tale of us were fantastic as usual but I've seen them do better. They were playing at 7pm so it was still very bright out, which didn't really go with their deep dark techno. Jackmaster was on after, between them and Koze and it didn't quite fit. He was playing his usual upbeat techno and disco n shit which is great, but it should have been him to get things going, tale of us to take it down deep once the sun set then Koze to pick up from them and go where he took it. It started off really dark and industrial then went more melodic and synthy, and he ended the festival with a Sufjan Stevens track haha. The visuals of the festival were unreal too, will post some photos when I'm not on mobile.
Sounds good! Yes I can imagine Tale of Us playing more in the 2-4AM area, but either way that's cool. Yes post some pictures please.
ZimmermanAnyone else going to Panic at the Peak next Friday?
nah. Wanted to go bad and have friends living there but moe. saranac is the same time and thats gonna be a ruckus. idk, might drive up for panic instead though
CliffyByroIt was near Lincoln, which is close to Manchester. Tale of us were fantastic as usual but I've seen them do better. They were playing at 7pm so it was still very bright out, which didn't really go with their deep dark techno. Jackmaster was on after, between them and Koze and it didn't quite fit. He was playing his usual upbeat techno and disco n shit which is great, but it should have been him to get things going, tale of us to take it down deep once the sun set then Koze to pick up from them and go where he took it. It started off really dark and industrial then went more melodic and synthy, and he ended the festival with a Sufjan Stevens track haha. The visuals of the festival were unreal too, will post some photos when I'm not on mobile.
I don't know any of those DJ's but found out that I highly dig techno at the last festival I went too (Mysteryland) so that sounds awesome.
On a another note, I'm listening to Lespecial at my desk at work right now and its great. Excited for Cosmic next week
CliffyByroWho did you see? You ahould definitely check a lot of them out, I can send you some tracks if you want
I remember Richie Hawtin the most. We were at that set and thought, "this is exactly what the doctor ordered." Changed my whole perspective on EDM. I don't know the rest of the dj's because there was a techno tent and we just checked it out a lot. I'll for sure check out those dj's. We did miss Adam Beyer which everyone said was amazing
Mammoth Fest this weekend was pretty rad. First night was a free Whitewater Ramble show,which was basically all the locals (aka i knew everyone). They rocked some bluegrass Dead covers, Althea was the best. The 2nd night got evacuated because of lighting striking near the venue so Grensky Bluegrass was delayed an hour and there was zero security, so I walked straight through the back bar with a friend and got to see em for free. Since it was stormy an hour earlier, all the Denverites had left, so again it was all my friends. They cracked down on security the last night so we just listened to Tedeski Trucks Band from a swingset next to the stage.
