Even though Paramore's members hail from Tennessee, the three-piece pop rock group has plenty of ties to Florida. No, not because lead singer Hayley Williams' hair matches the hue of a juicy Florida orange, but because of this: Popped the question on Christmas Day! #micdrop A photo posted by...
In all my years of fanatically attending bar shows, concerts, and music festivals it’s amazing to me that I haven’t brushed up against a stage with the cool and reserved Wilco. I was thrilled to learn Jeff Tweedy, the founder, and his fellow musicians would be...
Get ready SunFest-ers, and welcome to Day One! Before you head out on the road, let's hone in on what to expect from the Ford Stage today. The Headliner: Lenny Kravitz This is your chance to experience a little piece of this year's Super Bowl in the flesh. No, we're...
Good morning South Florida! Today is the first day of SunFest 2015! It’s going to be an incredible festival, as you may have heard by now. It’s a big job to kick off five days of sunshine, spectacular art*, and live music. Fit for the job...
Aaron Marsh hates performing in his hometown. The lead singer of the indie rock band Copeland — who broke up in 2008 and reunited with a new album in 2014 — stepped onto the stage of the Polk Theater in Lakeland, Florida last Saturday, April 25. “The...
Hello Sunfest fans! I hope you’re excited for another fantastic festival in the sun and by the sea. We are hours away from the gates opening! As a loyal SunFest veteran, and music festival lover, I know how important it is to pack the perfect bag...
Credited for the alternative rock boom of the 90s, Massachusetts four-piece band Pixies is joining the SunFest lineup. After 11 years apart, the group — whose singles include “Here Comes Your Man,” “Hey,” and “Where is My Mind” — reformed in 2004 and last year,...
When I was 14 years old, I went to a venue that will remain unnamed to see Stone Temple Pilots with my dad. The radio station 93.1 FM, aka 93 Rock, was still alive and well, and its alternative playlist helped me develop a love...
For all you fans of beach-born sounds, I have my third and last installment of “Local Natives” for you. There are so many local bands performing at SunFest this year, and that I’m thankful we will have the opportunity to see and support our Florida...
I started drumming when I was 7 years old. I would go to my lessons straight from dance class — pink tutu and all. My feet could barely reach the pedals. 14 years, four bands, and hundreds of gigs later, I’m still drumming but for...