Friday, October 1, 2010
Visual Arts / Rock / Roots / Jazz & Blues Wuhnurth (One Earth) Music Festival: Day Two
Posted by Danielle Look on Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 12:53 PM
Continued from Wuhnurth: day one.
Once the sun rose on Saturday morning, the grounds of Stable Studios were bustling with curiosity. People began to wander and investigate, taking in the scenery and learning the lay of the land. Morning yoga offered guided meditation and relaxation, while others preferred the token “wake and bake” method to start their day. Campers roamed the woods and introduced themselves to their neighbors. Wuhnurth still stands out from the over-saturated music festival circuit as one of the few remaining events that accommodate pet owners. Accordingly, well-behaved dogs roamed freely and carried the same carefree vibes that have always flown at The Waterbowl, Wuhnurth's previous venue in 2008 and 2009.
- Rex-A-Vision
- Saturday morning yoga
- Amanda Scott
- Dog lovers appreciate Wuhnurth's hospitality
- With life size schedules at Wuhnurth this year, it was impossible to not know when your favorite band was playing.
I got a late start on the music Saturday afternoon, but made sure not to miss Waldemere Revival on the Pasture Stage. Newly acquired bassist Blain Crawford was absent, leaving a treat for the band’s veteran fans: a special sit-in performance by previous Waldemere bass player Jeremy Baker.
- Rex-A-Vision
- Steve Martin
- Rex-A-Vision
- Cory Flick
- Rex-A-Vision
- John Young
- Rex-A-Vision
- Waldemere Revival
Acting on James Nimmer’s personal recommendations, I made sure to catch California-based Dead Winter Carpenters as evening set in. I barely saw the Wuhnurth founder/organizer all weekend but- as promised- he was present for this particular show, camouflaged in a navy blue ball cap dancing along the far left side of the crowd. I grew restless rather quickly and headed back to camp, making a stop at The Woodland stage to check out Wisconsin progressive jam and funk band Steez along the way.
- Rex-A-Vision
- James Nimmer, Wuhnurth founder
Saturday night’s prime timeslot was given to the Marco Benevento Trio. The show was the highlight of my entire weekend, ranking just above Friday night’s Papadosio set. I got a taste of Benevento’s experimental, unconventional jazz stylings when Garage A Trois played at West Virginia’s All Good Music Festival in July. This time, with his trio in Indiana, Benevento offered Wuhnurth a unique sound unlike anything the festival has ever heard. Although abstract jams were part of the show, elements of jazz prevailed. An eccentric stage presence paired with expeditious tempos kept weary bodies and minds alert from start to finish.
- Hidden Relic
- Marco Beneveto Trio
Lafayette-based live electronic band Sixdollarsuit kept the music flowing on the Pasture Stage while Wuhnurthers waited for The Twin Cats to get started. The relatively new band has made quite a name for themselves in the last year, sharing the stage with well-known acts such as Future Rock, Two Fresh, Papadosio, EP3, and Groovatron. Although the Sixdollarsuit’s sound is still developing and their stage personas are still green, they continue to show great potential and are winning over fans with each performance.
I missed MC Sparkplug at yet another festival; they’ve been on my to-do list since Springfest. Alas, their set fell right in the middle of The Twin Cats’ performance- a show that simply couldn’t be missed. Any follower of my writing knows I perceive them to be the pride of Indianapolis music. I’ve seen The Twin Cats too many times to remember and their live act is always the best on their home turf at The Mousetrap. That’s why seeing The Cats play to such a vast audience of people who are alien to their face-melting funk is always a satisfying experience. As expected, they killed it. And left damn-near every face from the audience in a puddle on the gravel floor of that gigantic barn.
The Werks played behind bizarre masks and handed matching masks to their audience; hundreds of the identical, freaky accessories meandered about the festival grounds for the remainder of the weekend. UV Hippo and EP3 finished up the night and the music finally ended at 4 in the morning. Once again, my energy reserves were spent before Saturday night festivities came to a close. When I woke up on Sunday I was still wearing the previous night’s clothes, my eyes were nearly sealed shut from sleeping in contacts, and I was lying in a haphazard pile of glow sticks- all signs of a good, hardy night of raging.
- Hidden Relic
- The Werks
- Hidden Relic
- The Werks
Continue to Wuhnurth: day three.
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