New To Glide: Third Annual Treasure Island Music Festival Photos & Review

Posted 28 days ago

Artist:

The Flaming Lips

As with many things, when it comes to music festivals bigger isn’t always necessarily better. Take the case of the third annual Treasure Island Music Festival which took place in San Francisco on October 16th and 17th. Thanks to a unique location, a solid lineup and a comfortable setup, festival producers Noise Pop and Another Planet Entertainment sold out both days of the event and won rave reviews from attendees.

[Flaming Lips by Dave Vann]

Margaret Pitcher reviewed and Dave Vann shot the festival for Glide and you can tell from Margaret’s description that Treasure Island isn’t anything like your typical major festival…

A word many people use to describe the Treasure Island Music Festival is “manageable,” which is very appropriate and much more inviting than it might sound. Featuring two stages (Bridge and Tunnel) within close proximity, great overall sound and no overlapping set times, the fest makes it possible for you to enjoy all the acts without trekking a far distance. You could strategically place a blanket between the stages (or sit in the “covered wagon,” on the inflatable stars or near the trapeze performance sculpture) and stay there for the duration of the day and night. The music can be heard from most areas of the festival site, for those times you need to use the loo, grab food or drinks or stretch your legs.

Head on over to Glide for the full report. READ ON for additional Treasure Island Music Festival photos by Dave Vann featuring The Decemberists, Girl Talk, Beirut, Grizzly Bear, Bob Mould, the Flaming Lips, Spiral Stairs, The Streets, Vetiver, The Walkmen, The Streets, Passion Pit and more…