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thursday pre-party summer camp
Hola SCampers!
So today my Summer Camp weekend has started and it’s been a whirlwind of activity. We picked out a great location and are still working to make it our home away from home for the weekend. It is so exciting to see the energy building up and people getting ready. It’s been windy but I am so excited that we are going to have a sunny weekend; after last year’s monsoon I was hoping this year would be bright and warm.
There is so much to look forward to and it’s crazy to think that this weekend will be over as soon as it began. As always, this year’s pre-party is being kicked off with some awesome bands, some of which I will be checking out for the first time but have heard great things about. Trichrome looks like a great collection of sounds that is sure to entertain. The Werks are playing in the barn tonight and I heard they can definitely rock the house.
Of the bands I have seen before I cannot wait to check out Digital Tape Machine and Cornmeal. Both groups always deliver with fresh sets and great jams. I can’t wait to get my hoop out and dance the night away!
Tomorrow is going to be a crazy day; I start it off by announcing moe.‘s first set…can we say nervous? I cannot wait to get back there and meet the band…after so many years of watching them from afar this is going to be the most amazing experience to be right there only feet away. Apart from that insanity I can’t wait to catch some of the amazing shows that will be playing tomorrow. Leftover Salmon is a great band from Colorado who are actually making a movie; check out their website and take a peak – it’s bound to be a great flick for all music lovers. I am dying to Kinetix; they have some awesome tunes and I can’t wait to catch them live. Lastly I have heard great things about Gogol Bordello; it’s supposed to be a crazy show.
Hey Campers,
So my favorite thing about Summer Camp is the unexpected surprises. With over 100 musical acts and performances throughout the weekend, some of the most magical moments are the ones you weren’t expecting.
And that was especially true last night with Quixotic. I was told there was some sort of Cirque du soleil performance going on in the Red Barn, so a few friends and I decided to check it out.
We had NO idea what we were in for.
Quixotic is comprised of an electric violinist, a drummer, and a female vocalist/accordion/etc player, and a group of ridiculously talented dancers (who are super sexy BTW). The dance troop is as amazing on the ground as they are when they’re up in the air (did I mention they’re aerial acrobatics too?). Both musicians and dancers are in other-worldly black and white costumes with zebra hats and LED capes, which when surrounded by their LED backdrop creates an out of this world sensory experience.
It’s Cirque du soleil. And electronic music. And dubstep. And so much more. I sort of wish they were playing again tonight.
Definitely a great start to what looks to be the best Summer Camp yet!
Happy Friday!
Your Summer Camp Director