![]() The stripped-down performance, which had Father John Misty by himself playing piano or guitar and singing on stage, brought out the underlying tenderness and vulnerability that make up the core of his sardonic, tongue-in-cheek songs. While his stage banter got the crowd on his side, his set sealed the deal.Īudience members were treated to an intimate acoustic performance, sans the full and lively accompaniment that in part defines Father John Misty’s sound. He announced himself as a guy who dresses like he owns a jet-ski dealership and admitted that most of the audience members had probably never heard of him before. His self-deprecating stage banter was an immediate hit with the audience. Their grooves and enthusiasm won me over quickly and when they came out for their second set (after Father John Misty), more people joined the shirtless man in dancing to their music.įirst to perform of the main acts was Father John Misty. Their music set a relaxed and fun tone for the day and even had one shirtless guy with a beaded necklace and shoulder-length hair dancing like he was at Woodstock and had just taken three tabs of LSD to the dome. An 11-piece Marimba band, Masanga’s music focused on West African and Caribbean rhythms with infectious melodies, featuring different members switching instruments and singing depending on the song. Opening the music was Masanga, the self-described Painted Turtle House Band. Doors opened at noon, which allowed people to take their time enjoying the food and drink options without having to scramble to catch the music. In addition to that gourmet lineup were ice cream sandwiches that grew more and more popular as the day wore on and the heat persisted. The food choices included some stellar Korean BBQ chicken, Elote and vegan Buffalo cauliflower from Sage Vegan Bistro that had me going back for seconds. Safe to say, it’s going to be hard to go back to $10 Coor’s Light concert beer after this. As for wine, I had a really nice Pinot and a Sauv Blanc that was a little too sour for my taste, but hey, free booze is free booze. Beer ranged from local IPA-focused breweries to authentic German imports with their seasonal Oktoberfestbiers. The wine and beer tasting were included in the ticket price, and the options were abundant. One of the big draws for the Harvest Moon Gathering was the promise of excellent food and drinks. Through novel teaching methods and creative approaches to education, The Bridge School works to help their students participate fully in their communities. The Bridge School is an innovative non-profit organization that educates children with severe speech and physical impediments. ![]() The Painted Turtle Camp is always looking for volunteers. The Camp lets those kids have the chance to just be kids again. Started by Paul Newman and Page Adler in 1999, The Painted Turtle Camp allows kids with serious medical conditions to experience camp, free of charge. The entire concert was for the benefit of The Painted Turtle Camp and Bridge School. The Harvest Moon Gathering, a benefit founded in part by Neil Young along with his wife Pegi Young, is a day of food, drink and music alongside Lake Hughes at the Painted Turtle Camp, nestled in the canyons that run between Lancaster and the Santa Clarita Valley. ![]() Then again, this wasn’t your average concert. Lake Hughes is not the first place that comes to mind when you’re planning a concert with artists like Father John Misty, Norah Jones and Neil Young. ![]()
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