Hinterland Festival 2026: Day Three

After two rainy music-filled days at Hinterland 2026, Saturday gave us the sunshine we had all been waiting for. Another solid lineup of artists were waiting for us beneath the big blue Iowa skies as the festival field filled with colorful blankets and small folding chairs. Day Three of the Hinterland went in a little […]

Hinterland Festival 2026: Day Two

It’s time for Day Two of Hinterland! I think Friday might have been one of my favorite lineup days; it was an incredibly strong selection of female artists from the beginning to the very end of the day. When I think back to this day, the first thought that comes to mind is, “This one […]

Hinterland Festival 2026: Day One

Two weeks ago, I found myself in Iowa. I know I’ve driven through Iowa a number of times, but never anticipated ever spending more than a brief moment there. Not that there is anything wrong with Iowa; I’ve just been a Midwestern girl for my whole life and coming from my own experience… we’re kinda […]

Cali Roots 2026: Day Three

May 24th, 2026 kicked off Day Three of everyone’s favorite reggae meets hip hop music festival in Monterey — California Roots. And what a wild ride it turned out to be! After two full days of frivolity, Sunday started off with Kyle Smith aggressively assuming the Bowl Stage; his mix of reggae riddims and punk […]

Cali Roots 2026: Day Two

Saturday, May 23rd kicked off Day Two of year 15 for the California Roots festival at the famous Monterey Fairgrounds. Fans were lined up and running to the rail, right at daybreak, ready to listen and vibe to all the wonderful bands the day had in store. Benny Ranks kicked the day off on the Bowl […]

Cali Roots 2026: Day One

On Friday, May 22nd, the 15th year of the famed California Roots Music & Arts Festival kicked off Day One like none other. People flocked to the Monterey Fairgrounds from all over the country, some congregating at the fest every year as an annual Memorial Day Weekend mecca. For Cali Roots has become a yearly […]

Winterjam 2026 stops to worship with fans in Michigan

Winterjam is one of the most well-known touring Christian events… probably ever. And, this year, it was jam-packed with talent — 10 artists who played their hearts out in the name of Jesus. Here’s a recap detailing a little slice of the night when the tour stopped in Grand Rapids, MI. For Pre-Jam, the first […]

Taking part in the brilliance of Gem & Jam 2026

For three days in early February, a stretch of desert outside Tucson transforms into one of the most vibrant creative gatherings in the independent festival circuit. From February 6th through the 8th, the 2026 edition of Gem & Jam Festival once again demonstrated how a smaller, thoughtfully curated event can deliver an experience that rivals […]

Hinterland Festival 2025: Day Three

Sunday morning brought the promise of a great final day of Iowa’s most underrated weekend gathering, Hinterland. The same easiness was in the air from the two days prior and it was shaping up to be another perfect-weather day. The lineup was to be an vivacious one, with a bit of a country detour before […]

Hinterland Festival 2025: Day Two

Come Saturday afternoon, spirits continued to be up for Day Two of Hinterland 2025 with another beautiful day in the countryside of Iowa. Beautiful weather is a notable (albeit, uncontrollable) change from last year’s Hinterland, to say the least. The temperature got up there a few times, but nothing compared to what I’ve heard about […]