Not so intents, but still pretty intense...

Hello again!

Thanks for stopping by to keep abreast of all things InTents!

This weekend’s “official” kick-off of the InTents Promo Tour landed me at Freedom Farm in Poland, IN (about 25 miles west of Bloomington). Freedom Farm is a happening place owned by Tony & Mary Minnick. It’s surrounded by trees and smells of lilac…a small piece of heaven for sure.

So, about the music…

The People’s Temple started it off with what can be best described as angry hippie rock. With a mix of metal, electronica, and even a little Latin from time to time, they brought tons of energy and actually made the wild mix work. I’ll admit it, they’re loud, but it makes it that much better when they take it to the brink of letting go and bring it back down just to do it all over again.

Be sure to check them out at <http://myspace.com/peoplestemplemusic> to see what I mean!


After a short break and a couple small sound glitches, Muncie’s own MC Sparkplug took the stage and, as usual, brought the crowd from their tents. Tony Z and Punky Moon Lover were awesome! As the sun set and the lights came on, their new music streamed seamlessly with old favorites and they had everyone dancing and bumping their heads. Even when they’re track messed up and played two beats at once, the Plug kept on point and left everyone “pheenin for more."

Keep up-to-date on what’s going down with the MC Sparkplug Crew this summer at <http://myspace.com/mcsparkplug> …their schedule is sick!


To round out the night, The DreamTrees out of Bloomington took the stage and kept the crowd pumped. Lead singer, Amanda Jones has a voice that projects for miles and can often go from Sporty Spice (no joke!) to Pat Benatar in the same song. They’re pretty funky and definitely know how to jam! Visit them at <http://myspace.com/thedreamtrees> to see what you think!

Unfortunately, it wasn’t an all-out “intents” experience, because I had to drive back that night. However, a few other highlights include seeing Shawn from Nature’s Plate who is heading up the Hoodilidoo Festival in Herod. IL this August (<http://myspace.com/natureplate> ), spending time under the stars with my two favorite trip-hoppin hippies, and meeting some really cool people that I can’t wait to visit again later this summer!

my favorite trip-hoppin hippies!

Speaking of later this summer, here’s the updated schedule as it stands for now. It’s changed a few times already, so keep checking back!

Next up:

RA Returns @ the Church of Universal Love & Music, Acme, PA, June 19-21 Check out <http://willypritts.tripod.com/> to view the line-up and what else the CULM is doing this summer!

The 1st Annual Hookahnanny at Hog Hill, Hamilton, IN, June 26-27th Full details at <http://myspace.com/officialhookah>

Rothbury Pre-Party @ The Intersection, Grand Rapids, MI, July 1st Light show by Herm Productions!!! <http://myspace.com/434761697> Check out <http://myspace.com/uvhippo> for full details!

Forecastle Festival, Louisville, KY, July 10th-12th Definitely check it out at <http://www.forecastlefest.com/> …this one is going to rock for sure!

Cosmic Railroad Family Gathering @ Camp Rotamer, Janesville, WI, July 31st-August 2nd More info at <http://myspace.com/cosmicrailroad>

Revolution Music Festical at Freedom Farm, Poland, IN, August 6th-9th Keep up-to-date at <http://myspace.com/indianafreedomfarm>

Hoodilidoo Music & Art Festival @ 34 Ranch, Herod, IL, August 14th-16th Visit <http://myspace.com/hoodilidoo> for full details!

Wuhnurth Music Festival @ The Waterbowl, Muncie, IN, September 11th-13th Check out Wuhnurth.com for more info as it comes in!


More dates will be posted very soon. Let me know if there’s something you think I HAVE to hit and be sure to check back often for all things InTents!

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