Purple Team Wins! Soulshine Tent
Chillicothe, IL
May 24-26, 2013
Pre-Party May 23, 2013

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Gogol Bordello In The Lou!

On May 31st I saw Gogol Bordello at the Pageant in St. Louis. Even though it was my 5th time seeing them, I was still ecstatic to be seeing them since I hadn’t seen them since last year at Summer …read more


Umphrey’s McGee with Dr. Dog and Delta Spirit at Red Rocks

Arriving at my first Red Rocks show of the summer always fills my soul with a sense of elation. Seeing the giant formations of Ship and Creation Rock cradling the most amazing amphitheater on the planet is something I’ll never …read more


Sunday – a great end to my weekend

Scamp, Another wonderful weekend at Summer Camp is coming to a close, but not without another day of music. Sunday has proven to be a very wet end to the festival. The rain did not stop me from getting out …read more


Interview with Minnesota

On Friday afternoon at Summer Camp 2013 the good people at Scamp HQ asked if I wanted to interview a dubstep DJ.  I had no time whatsoever to prepare and I was not really familiar with his sound.  On top of that, this actually the …read more


Carmel’s Scamp 2013 Overview

I could probably write a book about my 2013 Summer Camp experience.  There is a variety pack of blogs I have planned for the future and I can’t wait to share some of my favorite vendors, festy food, and artist …read more


SCAMP 2013 WOLFPACK REVIEW

Check out my crew’s Summer Camp Review!


Summer Camp Music Festival 2013 – Sunday

As my eyes adjusted to the light the distinct pitter patter of rain could be heard falling on my tent. It was one of those cool mornings that make you want to re-wrap yourself in blankets, roll over, and go …read more


Summer Camp Music Festival 2013 – Saturday

After a brilliantly beautiful day a Summer Camp we woke up to overcast skies and a light drizzle. That sporadic rain would continue on and off throughout the day culminating with an absolute downpour during Umphrey’s first set. We’ll get …read more


Summer Camp Music Festival 2013 – Friday Recap

A more perfect day could not have been planned for Summer Camp on Friday. Music lovers arose to the crispy, bluebird sky of central Illinois with a bright beautiful sun shinning down from above. As fans shook off the grogginess …read more


What Would Ryan Stasik Say…..

While at Scamp this year, I brainstormed a few ridiculous questions to shoot by a few of the Umphrey’s McGee members to keep them on their toes and hopefully get some juicy, fun facts from the band. Here’s what I …read more