![]() Indeed, unless one can clone one’s self, there’s simply no way to see even a fraction of the hundreds of artists appearing on the dozens of different stages spread across the various environs of Music City. ![]() The uninitiated may be daunted by the need to strategize multiple concerts and showcases take place simultaneously throughout the six-day fest, but, ultimately, given the incredible array of icons and up-and-coming contenders who take part, it’s best to celebrate the shows one does see, rather than lament those missed due to continuing conflicts. Granted, it doesn’t quite have the spread or sprawl of South By Southwest, but given the depth and breadth of venues and variety Nashville offers, it’s quickly catching up. Here are Paste’s 10 favorite festivals of the year, listed in alphabetical order.ĭecisions, decisions. Love ’em or hate ’em, they were an important aspect of live music in 2018, and they provided us with tons of moments we’re sure to be talking about for years. Music festivals are where people who love live music-more often than not, the same types of music-congregate and worship. Festivals are all about moments-sprinting, out of breath, to catch your second-favorite band while still on a high from seeing your first-favorite band seeing someone wearing the same My Morning Jacket t-shirt as you bumping into a member of Moon Taxi at the pizza stand. ![]() If you can survive all the sweat, insanely high beer prices and smells of cannabis wafting through the air, you’re sure to be granted a series of memorable moments. Yes, music festivals are dirty and slimy, and portable toilets are universally detested, but, sometimes, they’re worth tolerating-even embracing-for just a few days. Most of us here at Paste fall into the first category when it comes to festivals. As with some divisive bands (Def Leppard, The 1975 probably), you either love ’em or hate ’em. People seem to take one of two stances when it comes to music festivals.
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