Tagged: Sweetlife
Re-Cap: Sweetlife Festival 2013
There is an unwirtten law of the universe somewhere that says every time we go to a show at Merriweather Post Pavilion, it has to rain for at least 40-percent of the time we are there. Not just sprinkle either, like at least one extended period of monsoon-esque conditions is required.
Despite the weather being a schizophrenic asshole (we came home sunburned AND soaked), it was a pretty good time. This was our first foray into the salad-centric world of the Sweetlife Festival and the quality of the whole production was quite astounding.
This festival makes much better use of the space at Merriweather than the larger–also freer– Virgin Mobile FreeFest. There was a coherent, whimsical theme all throughout the festival grounds Saturday. The whole place felt like a big, loud farmer’s market. There was an emphasis on local vendors (food trucks, DC Brau and Chocolate City beer vendors) and everything just seemed to work better.
As for the music, here’s a blow-by-blow of our day at Sweetlife: Continue reading
Playlist: Sweetlife Festival 2013
With Sweetlife Festival just one month away, we figured you guys might need a top-notch playlist featuring all the Sweetlife artists.
For those of you who have not bought your ticket yet, stop by Sweetgreen’s treehouse Thursday, Aprill 11, and save yourself $14 in fees.
Playlist after the jump!
New Music: Phoenix – “Entertainment”
Check out this new song by Phoenix. The band will be at Sweetlife Festival, May 11.
VIDEO: Robert DeLong – “Global Concepts”
Cool video, dope song. Catch him at Sweetlife Festival 2013.
Sweet Jesus: Sweetlife 2013 Lineup Announced
Finally, a local festival lineup announcement! The festival will be at Merriweather Post Pavilion, May 11. This lineup is ridiculously good, we are super excited.
Sweetlife 2013 will cost you $75 for GA lawn seats and $150 for VIP tickets.
Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, February 8 at 10 a.m. There will be a presale tomorrow, February 6 at 10 a.m. as well. Follow @sweetgreen on Instagram for more information.