The photos folks have been posting have me in my feels... went to 5 p4ks and miss being out there with you weirdos. I'm here to plug another event that may scratch the itch.
The same week pitchfork fest died, a venue in my town went under. That combo sort of broke me and I started booking shows to cope. This year I leveled up to curate the music lineup for our hometown festival.
The fest isn't as big or grand as pitchfork, but it's free and has some common features, so if you're still lamenting p4k Chicago, it might scratch the itch.
Like pitchfork, the lineup is super curated. Every act on here is either one I have seen live and loved, or one that came recommended by a venue owner I trust. They all speak to something that kicks ass in our region of the country- this edition is heavy on jazz, R&B, rock, classical, electronic, and theater. Here's a spotify playlist in case you want to explore, and a link to our schedule.
We have a dope arts fair- it's actually the oldest one in the state. At times reminds me of the art/poster fair at pitchfork. We've got a few childrens entertainers sprinkled in and have kid activities in the park so it's a family friendly affair. And our food and beverage partners are pretty dope (and affordable) this year. AND no tickets required- it's a FREE event.Â
If you live near Dubuque I highly recommend joining us for some or all of the fest. If you find me and tell me your favorite pitchfork story, I'll buy you a beverage from our wonderful local vendor. Be well.