Fashion Statements at Festivals?

Its funny how lately fashion seems to be big publicity at festivals. Big name bloggers and magazines have been posting all week about the celebrity fashion at the Coachella weekends. From Katy Perry to Paris Hilton, these celebrities are all over the internet with their brightly dyed hair, flowly gypsy clothes and their peace-love attitude praising their live music. From the photos I've been viewing, if you want to be noticed as a fashionista concert-goer any interesting trend will do the trick. I wish I could rock these looks but unfortunately I am in the crowd either crowd surfing, getting crushed from the barricade or jamming out.

If you're unlike me (who likes to wear Converse and an old band tee bound to be ruined that day) here are some interesting fashions bound to get attention (good or bad?) at these festivals!

The Jeffrey Campbell Popo Sandal Platform Shoes

Flower Crowns

Pastel Lips

Brightly Colored Hair

Patriotic Wear

Unique Sunnies

Diamond Supply Co. Snapbacks

Maxi Skirts

Chain Head Wraps

Tupac's Alive?!

If you haven't already heard of this crazy phenomenon that occurred at Coachella this weekend, Tupac appeared onstage in a hologram form. He rapped along with (the real) Snoop Dogg onstage and they jammed for a bit before he disappeared in the air. Everyone was very taken back it and it was said to have cost millions of dollars.


According to RapFix on MTV, it was quite the opposite. Tupac was actually being projected through a 19th century illusion titled Pepper's Ghost. The image is usually portrayed using a piece of glass but in this case a Mylar screen angled (so the audience could not see it) and dark lighting worked wonders.

All I have to say is, when are they bringing Biggie back?! And I can't even imagine the concert-viewers who took narcotics prior...talk about a bizarre experience.

Outside Lands Music and Art Festival 2012

For anyone living in or visiting the Bay Area, Outside Lands Music and Art Festival is definitely a good buy. Not only are you right in the Golden Gate Park for three beautiful summer days, but the headliners reach through to multiple genres including acts like Skrillex, Metallica, Stevie Wonder, Jack White, Foo Fighters, Beck, Justice and City and Colour.

Normally the 3-day pass is $165 which is very well priced for what you're getting. But now since the festival is coming up (August 10th-12th) tickets have been raised to $225. I think it's still worth it if you're 21 considering they have a lineup of local wineries to try, comedians all three days and curated artists' work all over the festival grounds.

Here are some pictures of the festival. My favorite is the windmill that greets you when you enter the festival!

The Winery Section!

The layout!

The Entrance

Stereomood

Although this is not music festival related, I found the coolest emotional internet radio! Stereomood lets you choose your emotion or action at the moment and they design a playlist based on what kind of mindset you are in. They have a huge list to choose from, the most popular being the biggest wording and they also have a search bar if they don't have your current emotion. I have been listening to the "Studying" and "Relax" playlists the most.

It's a great way to find a large variety of new music you normally wouldn't have found on your own!

Currently listening:

Rave Clothing Guide For Guys

So for those who have never gone to a electronic music festival or rave, here are the basics for what you need to wear to enjoy your time and make some friends.

A typical outfit for a guy:

1. Vans Footwear 2. Rave Candy 3. DGK The Haters Sunglasses 4. Vans V56 Fit Covina Pants 5. LED Bracelets 6. Neon colored tank top

1. For boys AND girls, bright colors and comfort is a must. You will be dancing all night and need clothes that will not distract your time.
2. Guys- wear tank tops. You will be so overheated from being packed in with this huge group of people; chances are you will take your shirt off. Common tanks include ones with neon colors, clever sayings or bright graphics.
3. Raver "candy" is very popular. A lot of ravers make their own and trade or give them away at shows. The more eccentric your outfit is or how friendly you are, the more likely you will attain some.
4. LED gloves are HUGE. If you want to make some friends, put on a light show for people! More people will come and will sit memorized by the colors whirling around.
5. Many venues do not allow LED bracelets/necklaces to be brought in, but somehow they always make an appearance. Bring a container of 50 and pass them out to people.

GIRLS GUIDE WILL BE NEXT!!

Really digging Dada Life lately! The Swedish duo are playing Ultra on March 23rd and Coachella on April 22nd!

Sasquatch Music Festival

If anyone is in the Washington area May 25th-28th, The Sasquatch Music Festival is definitely worth checking out. The festival lineup includes (among many others):

Jack White
Beck
Bon Iver
Pretty Lights
Tenacious D
The Shins
Beruit
Girl Talk
The Roots
Feist
Nero

I would be most excited to see Jack White, Bon Iver, Nero and Girl Talk! The difference with this festival is that 4 days rather than 3 for $315. I don't see anything about buying single day tickets ... maybe they're sold out?

The outdoor venue, The Gorge Ampitheatre has won many awards for being the Best Outdoor Music Venue and I believe it based on the view alone! They should offer camping for the four days! Check out this beautiful landscape, its the perfect backdrop for watching your favorite artists.

Electric Daisy NYC Already Sold Out?

There are rumors from the Dancing Astronaut that the Electric Daisy Carnival NYC is already SOLD OUT. Apparently the tickets went on sale at 3pm/March 2nd on Ticketmaster and got taken off quickly so they could raise the 2 day pass price to $171. Then three hours later, there were none to be found :( I tried myself and there were none available to me. The scalpers won this one; tickets are now on sale through Stubhub and the cheapest ones I have found are more than $200.

Both Electric Daisy and Pacha have not released any statements on this matter. I'm hoping Ticketmaster will be able to re-stock them, or the ticket prices on Stubhub will go down closer to the event date. I guess time will only tell.