The Fest in Gainesville Florida is considered by many to be the best punk festival in the United States if not the world. Folks from everywhere make the yearly trek to partake in 3 days of music, community and comraderie. I thought it might be fun to interview some of my and your favorite attendees, their bands, their brands, and see what makes this such a special event in the hearts and minds of so many. I'll try to get as many in as i can and hopefully convey a little of the joy it evokes!
Without further ado:
I already know who you are, but our readers may not, who are you?!
I'm Rory from Brake Check, Bell Toll, and Rayner. Vegas punk going to Gainesville to see rad friends and great bands!
Nice! So, how many times have you been Festing?
I think this year will be my 8th FEST
That's very cool! It's my first this year but I'm stoked to be going. Anyone you're excited to see play?
This year im excited to see a lot of the bands I’ve never heard of until now. So top of my list is Dial Drive and Age of Kid.
Chousand is another one I’m pretty stoked on. The Worst part is some of the bands I love, like Fat Heaven, are just conflict city with like 8 things. If only I could astral project to every show.
I'll agree that Fat Heaven is awesome, and I feel your pain on the conflicts.
Since you aren't playing this year, what's your favorite part of Fest?
Favorite part of Fest? At this point it’s just the vibe in general. Everyone is pretty cool and the city itself is pretty cool. I will miss the High Dive a lot, and Five Star Pizza, but nothing gold can stay. Love seeing all the FEST friends.
Nice little nod there to headliners The Bouncing Souls there! Way to slip that in.
You've been to Fest multiple times now. Have a favorite memory you'd want to share?
Probably just our first year there as a whole for finally making the trek after looking at the lineups forever. One of those realizing you’re "in the good times” moments.
Any favorite Buccees snack while here in Florida?
Never been but it seems cool
OH! Oh man, I may have to kidnap you for a bit and go!
What's your favorite food while there in Gainesville? Any restaurants that stand out for you that you hit each visit?
Now that Five Star Pizza is further away I’d say The Top is my jam. Strong drinks and good food is hard to beat.
Indeed it is.
One last question for you: If the moon were made of spare ribs, would you take a bite?
If they were soy then yeah I would!
There you have it folks! Rory from Vegas hitting The Fest for number 8! I hope to see him there and catch up!
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