The Echo Project: Friday in Photos
At some point mid-afternoon on Friday, I received an instant message saying simply: “Power out at Echo.” I checked the webcast on iClips; it was down as well. So much for eco-friendly festivals — it appeared at that moment as if the inaugural Echo Project would be a total goatfuck of a disaster.
Then something strange happened. Intrepid reports from the festival grounds started rolling in to our headquarters, and the paying customers could not have been more ebullient, a cult-like enthusiasm emanating from Fairburn, Georgia.
The noise beaming from the Echo Project may have angered local residents, but the attendees have returned to their homes and showers with nothing but positive reviews. The clever lineup blending jambands, indie rock, electronica, reggae and hip hop, the grounds, the lacked of a packed-in crowd, the open-air narcotics trafficking…you name it, someone’s gushing about it. The music, well, apparently some melted faces remain in Georgia.
Our man on the scene is back as well, and we’re proud to host Dave Vann’s incredible photo gallery from the festival. Dave not only photographed the live action on stage, but he set up a portrait booth backstage to capture the artists in various states of coolness. Photos from Saturday and Sunday will follow over the next day or two, but read on after the jump for a gallery of Friday’s events, complete with shots of The Duo, the Flaming Lips, the Disco Biscuits’ late-night set, The Polyphonic Spree, Stephen Marley, GZA and Slick Rick and many more…
The Benevento/Russo Duo (click to enlarge all pics):
Disco Biscuits (late night show):
Col. Bruce Hampton & The Quark Alliance:
Skerik playing a theremin backstage at the Moog Exhibit:
GZA/Genius, Slick Rick and The Fire Department:
- Click here to see the rest of Dave’s 79 best shots from Day One
- Click here for Dave’s excellent Hardly Strictly Bluegrass gallery
- Remember to check back for full galleries from Saturday and Sunday
Great shots, Dave…can’t wait for the next two days!
So have the Marley Brothers officially eclipsed Michael Franti as the Go-to Festival Guys? One or both seem to be everywhere. What’s the Rastafarian translation of “How you feeeeelin?”
All you’ll get is more gushing from me. The perfect blend of music and space. Take me back/see you there next year. Let’s hope Langerado was taking notes.
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