#thebestfest

[mlemon13]

AFROPUNK Brooklyn 2017 takes place on August 26th & 27th at Commodore Barry Park for a day of live music and good vibes. Described by The New York Times as “the most multicultural festival in the US,” AFROPUNK has expanded beyond Brooklyn, offering dates in Paris, London, Atlanta and Johannesburg. AFROPUNK LONDON promises an eclectic line-up and an audience as diverse as the acts they come to see. Join us to add your voice to the sound behind the movement. And most importantly, come ready to party. FOOD TRUCKS AND POP-UP RESTAURANTS The Bites & Beats Food Festival is an event within the event, combining tastes from around the world with food trucks and pop-up restaurants ART "ART IS THE ABSENCE OF FEAR." ERYKAH BADU AFROPUNK Brooklyn helps set the stage for dynamic artwork and contributions from gifted visual artists far and wide. MARKET THE SPINTHRIFT MARKET The SPINTHRIFT Market showcases and celebrates the best of NYC’s maker community. For the DIY-minded, an array of one-of-a-kind and bespoke items inspired by African art and textiles. Jewelry, natural beauty products, apparel, housewares, books, prints, and more @afropunk #blackpower #black #fest #brooklyn #ilovenewyork #music #food #foodtruck #restaurant #restaurantpopup #art #gallery #market #thebestfest #style #live #NY

[elojophoto]

. I don't really know how to describe how cool it is, to see moments like this one happening. To have the access and permission to snap pics in this environment, is a huge honor. To capture it, without ruining it for them, is the only honorable thing to do... Thank you Alex, for allowing me the freedom and for entrusting me, to show my respect for the privilege. ....................... Charlie & Mickey, hanging around, backstage for Neil Fest, at the Granada Theater on Sunday, in Dallas, TX #greggiannukos #charliesexton #mickeyraphael #neilfest #thebestfest (at Granada Theater)

[ericacanalesmusic]

And the hits keep coming! If you pre-ordered George Fest live on iTunes your new download this week was •Let It Down• !!!!!! You can see a little flash of me in the YouTube vid and you can definitely hear me and the awesome @hollypsinger supporting a cast of incredible musicians - Dhani Harrison | Big Black Delta | Aaron Embry | Stephen Perkins | Mark Stoermer | Jimmy Vivino | and many more!!! Such an incredible night!!! 🎉❤️🙃🎶🎙#GeorgeFest #TheBestFest #TheCabinDownBelowBand #LetItDown #iTunes #Download (at Los Angeles, California)

[dianaellenmantis]

These Days: 10.2.16 Fleetwood Mac fest Day 2.

[k-boogielove]

Music has been a medicine of sorts for me. My life has been a massive roller coaster and I don't try to let that define who I am. I listen to these artists because their lyrics speak to me, touch me and help me heal in all sorts of ways. When Norah Jones came out with "Come Away with Me" I was on a downward spiral. I had lost two of my dearest friends. A drunk driver hit them and put the third one in a coma. I had lost my baby cousin who I raised since she was a baby. She was three years old and I was in absolute devastation. At this time in 2002, this is what I was dealing with. I find so much comfort in listening to Norah, Sleater-Kinney, Tori Amos, Radiohead, Amy Winehouse, Ex Hex, Bikini Kill, Fiona Apple, Cyndi Lauper and so on. These artists do not owe us anything, but when you get the chance to meet one who basically saved your life and they are not as you'd hope they'd be - is kinda upsetting. They spill their guts to us in lyrics, but they do not know our stories and when they take the time out to hear them - it's life changing. I hope artists remember they were once fans, too. We all have gone through shit and still are going through stuff. A smile, a handshake and a simple hello goes a long long way. #thebestfest #neilfest #theboweryballroom #NorahJones #afan #musicismylife #cyndilauper #lanadelrey #exhex #bikinikill #finonaapple #amywinehouse #radiohead #toriamos #sleaterkinney #RAINN (at The Bowery Ballroom)

[advnt]

#norahjones at #brianfest #thebestfest w/ @blessing @christinahklee (at Fonda Theatre)

[setlisted-blog]

Stones Fest 2013 - May 23 at Bowery Ballroom

I haven't had this much fun at a concert in quite some time. And I promise, Jameson being the sponsor only had a tiny role in it. Stones Fest 2013 promised an incredible line-up of performers and didn't disappoint: the Cabin Down Below Band backed everyone from Norah Jones to Jakob Dylan to Boz Scaggs.

The CDB guys were great musicians in their own right, coming from backgrounds like Rolling Stone and The Strokes. And the wealth of talent on stage churning out Stones hits made for a fantastic evening of music. You had Nicole Atkins and Ruby Amanfu absolutely destroying "Gimme Shelter." You got splattered with mad man Matt Vasquez's PBR shower during Delta Spirit's sprint on the stage. You watched Atkins take on "Shattered" with aplomb and cheered for Seth Herzog's spot-on Jagger impression during "Start Me Up." There was Har Mar Superstar strutting up "Satisfaction" with a little help from Patrick Carney on drums. There was Adriel Denae and Norah Jones sharing the stage for "Wild Horses." There was a brilliant duet of "Ruby Tuesday" by Gaslight Anthem's Brian Fallon, Amanfu, and Dylan. There were surprises from Perry Farrell of Jane's Addiction, Regina Spektor, and Jack Dishel; a semi-stage dive from Jesse Malin; and a rousing finale led by Butch Walker. And that was only about a 1/3 of the night.

I think I even remember Vasquez jumping off stage and dancing with a woman in the crowd, with a shaky looking dip to boot. (Thanks for that, select-reserve Jameson.) What's amazing is that among the shenanigans and the really cool collaborative spirit of the night, I discovered a few new (to me) artists I liked. I already counted Jason Isbell as an artist I follow, but Nicole Atkins really impressed me, as did Corey Chisel and Walker.

And even better, it was for a great cause. Stones Fest benefits a charity called Sweet Relief, which helps out musicians in need. I will definitely be back to support the fest again and am keeping my eye out for the other Best Fests too. They live up to their reputation.