INDEPENDENT MUSIC + ART FESTIVAL FUN

I neglected my Top 40 loving ways for a few hours this afternoon to attend the 2005 Independent Music + Art Festival at the Harrison Center for the Arts with my friends Caleb, Michael and Speed. I've been so consumed with the production of POV lately that I needed to get out and expand my horizons. Plus, I've been told that supporting local bands improves your karma. Give me some of that.



I'd wanted to hear Soda Over Pike as I've heard people telling me about them a lot lately, but we got there just as they were finishing their set. I was really impressed with Jenn Cristy (pictured below) and Pravada, however. It was my first time hearing both. Bought some CDs and plan to catch their shows in the future; maybe even make a few soundtrack requests.



Perhaps next year the organizers can incorporate some film screenings? Make it the Independent Music, Film + Art Festival? I imagine that the same people who are down for local music and art would also be down to catch a few locally-produced flicks.