When I first got this assignment, I can honestly say I had never heard of The Big Ol' Nasty Get Down but after reading the lineup of musicians that were contributing to this project, I was so intrigued. I was pretty sold when I saw that members of two of my all-time favorite bands (Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pearl Jam). However, looking over the musician lineup I went into this review expecting one thing and got something completely different. I really was expecting something a little more 90s

It is Saturday August 9th, and we are at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Quincy, WA. It has been well over a decade since I have been here but as soon as I hit the top of the hill staring down to the stage that is situated right on the walls of the Columbia River Gorge all the memories came flooding back. I know some people will debate me but for my money there is no better venue west of the Mississippi. Just absolutely breathtaking and to me it's the best way to enjoy a show.

Fairwell Festival what can I say but WOW!! When Fairwell Festival first got on my radar it was 100% about the music. Such a stacked lineup but looking back on the weekend it was so much more than the music.  The high desert of Redmond, OR truly is the perfect setting for an event like this. With mountain views and hours outside of the hustle of the city it became so easy to detach from the world and just be in the moment and just let the music take you places.