FloydFest

I am now home from a four day music festival in the blue ridge mountains of Virginia.  FloydFest, cleverly located in Floyd, Virginia is directly off of the parkway and full of breathtaking views.  I borrowed this photo of the venue from the FloydFest website to give you a little idea of what I'm referring to. 

The weather was perfect... well, until the monsoon that happened upon us on Saturday.  Even the heavy rains and mud couldn't stop the music.     

 

 

 

Fortunately for us our camp neighbor had an extra tarp and we had three very capable men more than willing to rig up additional shelter... in the pouring rain, at any cost. 

 

 

While the girls... TOOK COVER!

 

Without the rain there wouldn't have been any trash bag skirts or trench coats

 

Let's get to the good stuff though.  The music was out of this world and I am now a huge fan of so many bands and highly recommend you look into them as well.  Promise me you'll at least download Jason Isbell music.  I am OBSESSED and you will be too or we can't be friends any more.

1- JASON ISBELL (do it, seriously)
2- Devil Makes Three
3- Megan Jean and the KFB
4- Field Report
5- Spirit Family Reunion
6- Brandi Carlile
7- Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zeros

You're welcome, ahead of time. 

Jordan and his grass hat

playing with his new girlfriend

a few brewskies are always necessary (especially when they cost $1) 

making friends with your neighbor is important (when they have an emergency tarp)

campground snuggles

and selfies

can't find a funnel?  Poke a hole in a m&m bag

Jason Isbell and my newest friend, Sarah!

sweet boy

love her, duh

no shirt and jorts... welcome to FloydFest

this place couldn't be more beautiful

 

Camping for five days and live music throughout the night isn't everyone's cup of tea... who am I kidding, it's great and you should find a festival close to you too.  You won't regret it.