As summer draws to a bitter close and somber students prepare to engage in another nine months of schooling, young adults across the nation search for one last act of unconstrained freedom before returning to the confines of academia. This, naturally, is where music festivals stake their claim as one of the top destinations for summer vacations. Following the example set by the legendary Woodstock of 1969, music festivals aim to celebrate live music in an open area, offering individuals a unique experience. Festivals such as Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza are popular destinations for current day concert-goers seeking an outdoors experience. However, one lesser-known summer festival shows every bit of promise as the industry giants.
Sheltered within the lush thicket of trees of the scenic Pendarvis Farm just outside of Portland, Oregon, lies Pickathon 2013, a three day journey into the world of indie, folk and bluegrass music. From August 2nd to the 4th, festival-goers can expect to be treated to fifty different bands spread across seven different and truly unique stages, ranging from a stage built deep within the woods to one set directly under the glimmering stars, with performances traveling well into the evening.
One of the main musical draws to Pickathon 2013 is the performance of Feist, whose single “1234” is sure to jog the memory of anyone perhaps less familiar with the artist. Feist promises to deliver a soothing yet energetic performance with her distinct indie pop stylings, earning her spot as one of the festival’s premiere headliners. Accompanying Feist as one of the main draws is that of singer/ violinist Andrew Bird, whose classic yet progressive instrumentals combined with his whimsical and poetic lyrics are sure to entertain fans and newcomers alike. Both Feist and Andrew Bird are only two of the total fifty bands scheduled to perform, including the likes of Divine Fits, The Devil Makes Three, The Felice Brothers, Foxygen, Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside and many, many more, all of whom deserve their own individual preview. Trust us: You don’t want to miss any of these ensembles perform.
While the musical performances and scenery of Pickathon 2013 entice fans to travel all across the country to attend, Pickathon also offers plenty of other activities including yoga, music for the kids and square dancing, making this a perfect getaway for the entire family. As if this weren’t enough, a myriad of local food and drink vendors have taken up the cause of providing a wide variety of refreshments to accommodate even the pickiest of eaters.
To put it quite simply, Pickathon is a music festival not to miss. Offering music, activities and other attractions fit to satisfy any individual, Pickathon 2013 promises to stand out among the plethora of summer music festivals, offering an experience truly unique to Pickathon that can’t be found elsewhere.
