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August 10, 2007
Gathering of the Vibes - Friday afternoon
I’ll be honest, I had never been to a multi-day music festival and didn’t think I’d have the patience to deal with such large crowds for that length of time. But this Gathering of the Vibes has definitely altered my thinking.
Friday afternoon was rainy and cold and my hands were feeling a bit numb as I tried to scribble down the quotes I was taking during my reporting duties. But one thing that never seemed to change was the general good feeling I got while walking the festival grounds.
I can’t imagine getting roughly 10,000 or so people without any trouble, but that’s what’s happening so far at Seaside Park. Despite the weather, people were still smiling and kind and close to the stage there were still people dancing and otherwise enjoying themselves.
The cynical might say it’s because of the alcohol or other “medication,” but believe me, it’s the people here that are different.
You don’t think the typical Dave Matthews Band crowd has access to alcohol or is otherwise “medicated”? And look at how much trouble happens year after year at those concerts.
These people at the Vibes are practicing what they preach and, as the prophet Nick Lowe once wrote, “What’s So Funny ’Bout Peace, Love and Understanding?”
Posted by Sean on August 10, 2007 6:12 PM
