A big ol' Thanks a bunch owed to all of the kids and folks who came out and supported this years slimmed-down version of BUMMERFEST! This is an annual 10+ band fundraiser for the Placebo, an all volunteer collective that hosts all ages shows and other events, and this year was pared down to a one-day only affair as opposed to the 3 day event of years past. It was a spirited and enthusiastic time. Though not the greatest turn out ever, once the crowd filled in a bit, the kids felt a little more comfy and felt free to start dancing and singing along to the bands set up at either end of the Eureka Vet's Hall. I noticed that I had an unexpectedly good time, and ended up staying till about the 4 hour mark before heading back to Arcata. I somehow felt less jaded and bitter about this small but dedicated Humboldt Music Scene, probably due to my recent excursion to the UberSweet oasis of a scene in Flagstaff AZ. I didn't scoff and immediately judge the bands i didn't know, and I wasn't pointing out all of the hipsters and their costumes, largely due to the fact that there really weren't many hipsters there. The crowed consisted mainly of 13-17 year-old girls and boys with nothing much better to do in Eureka on a sunny August Saturday, eager to see some other kids like them out and about. That is why places like the Placebo should be supported and have to survive; there really is No Place Else To Go for an underage youth in this city.
A great time was had by all of us over at the Pirate Radio merch table, and thanks to all you hungry little creetins for supporting us by buying slices and drinks and buttons and shirts. Thanks to the Raven Project and the folks at Humboldt Grassroots for tabling also!!! That's good People!
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