Summer Camp’s Comprehensive Packing Guide & List
(photo credit Keith Griner) CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?! As of this writing, it has been 783 days since the SCamp19’s Sunday Funday (May 26, 2019), the last time SCampers have been dancing together in the magical bliss. Who remembers the last act to wrap up their set Sunday late night / early Monday morning? Who […]
“Crunchy Jams”: A Summer Camp 2021 Jambands Playlist
“Crunchy Jams”: A Summer Camp 2021 Jambands Playlist (Justin Reckamp of Mungion shot by Aaron Bradley Photo) Alrighty SCampers, it’s time to bust out your tye-dye, light some Nag champa, and arrange your crystals, because I am bringing you a super heady playlist full of Summer Camp’s top jam bands! Cook up some grilled cheese […]
“Camp Counselor Picks” on Spotify
(photo credit Camp Counselor Nicholas Stock) Since 2011, Summer Camp Counselors have been on the ground at the fest and online in the group to bring you closer to the music. This year, we’d like to honor some of our favorite artists from this year’s lineup and celebrate our favorite songs: we present the Summer […]
Consider the Source is Pumped for Summer Camp
Looking at the Summer Camp Music Festival lineup this year, it’s stacked from top to bottom. We’ve got plenty of jambands, a whole lotta bluegrass, and of course some of that untz with your favorite EDM acts. Adding a bit of flair to the lineup this year is Consider the Source. The New York City […]
Pink Hair and Bluegrass – Billy Strings Hits Louisville
(Image by Jesse Faatz Photography via Billy Strings Facebook) Camp Counselor Amanda hit the road to see Billy Strings in the bluegrass state. The future of bluegrass is changing and Billy Strings is front and center of these changes. This past weekend, Billy Strings debuted new pink hair at Waterfront Park in Louisville, Kentucky and […]
Summer Camp Memories: Special Guests
(Image courtesy of PunLive.net) One of the most magical things about Summer Camp is the amazing headliners that they have brought in over the years. For 20 years, the central Illinois area has been able to experience and see national headlining acts that have rarely played such small towns. This aspect of the festival has […]
Sandman Slimm Releases the ‘Beautiful Chaos EP’ [ALBUM REVIEW]
(image courtesy of Robert K. Multimedia) Four time Summer Camp Music Festival performer Sandman Slimm (of Trouble Chasin’), formerly known as Truth aka Trouble, released a brand new EP to close out 2020. With a new name and new sound Sandman gave us six tracks of hip-hop refreshments. Having followed him for several years now beginning […]
Camp Counselor Kyle Spends the Holidays with moe. [ALBUM REVIEW]
It goes without saying and there are no reminders needed that 2020 has been one of the most challenging years we have collectively experienced. However, even with all the darkness, I have found light and good in many things by slowing down and having a greater appreciation for the small things in my life. If […]
Camp Counselor Sasha’s Top 10 “Summer Camp Sessions” of 2020
(cover image courtesy of Aaron Bradley Photo) There’s no denying that 2020 was a dumpster fire of a year overall. What I wouldn’t give to be carefree and crammed into the sweaty Red Barn with all you crazy people again! Until we can do that, at least we can look back on great Summer Camp […]
Camp Counselor Ashlee chats with SunSquabi on Playing it Safe in 2020
(All images courtesy of Silky Shots) COVID-19 had different plans for everyone this year but despite its challenges, Summer Camp staple SunSquabi stayed determined, got creative and continued to connect with their fans in new ways. 2020 was slated to be a big year of music for SunSquabi. Andrew Frost, SunSquabi’s tour manager, says the […]