One of the benefits of music festivals is getting to see a bunch of bands you’ve never seen in such a short time frame. Which is why I’m always shocked by the fact that festivals feel a little empty early in the day. Here’s your chance! The music is great, and you don’t have to deal with the hassle of headliner-sized crowds. This is the best part of the fest! In the spirit of my love for up-and-coming and lesser-known bands, here is a list of six bands playing early in the day that you just might miss if you’re not paying attention.
1. Spider Bags – Friday – 12:15 – Orange Stage
Garage rock with a lot of distortion and a lot of heart. Rock on!
2. Dana Falconberry – Friday – 1:10 – Orange Stage
Elegant and beautiful folk that ranges from pop oriented to decidedly experimental.
3. Zorch – Saturday – 12:10 – Blue Stage
Weirdo electronic pop that’s as cerebral as it is chaotic.
4. Twin Peaks – Saturday – 12:20 – Black Stage
Hazed out surf rock coming to you from a garage in Chicago.
5. Fat White Family – Saturday – 1:10 – Black Stage
If you like sweat, nudity, and all out insanity, here’s your ticket. Who doesn’t like sweat, nudity, and insanity?
6. Good Field – Sunday – 11:30AM – Orange Stage
Dreamy, understated pop gems that channel Big Star, Yo La Tengo, and Bob Dylan.
7. Angel Olsen – Sunday – 3:15 – Orange Stage
A garage pop heroine that sounds like Patsy Cline doing her best Leonard Cohen with a healthy dose of grit.
