La Viance Music Festival had promised to be a wonderful festi, with well over 60 hours of music in a beautiful mansion. It is unfortunate that this wasn't so. It was rumored that festival goers were being asked to leave early. This being the case, it prevents for any further events to go on during this weekend. Producers of the festival may have not planned properly, but something was not right. Either way, it took away from the experience that goers may have been expecting.
Bean Spence, a local artist, has posted the following as his public FB update:
"LA VIANCE MUSIC FEST was an LMF!! ( lame music fest). I got my tye-dye mushroom tapestry stolen, enough techno music to drive you crazy, property owner was an ass, unorganized, "to many chiefs and not enough indians".....basically be glad you didn't waste your money and time. Please keep an eye out at the festies for my tapestry."
It is unfortunate to hear that this was the case. This venue held a lot of promise, and also had quite a number of acts that would have really made it. (Pictured above is the stolen art, if anyone sees it or has any information, please inform Bean Spence @ http://www.facebook.com/bean.spence )
When at a Festi, there is usually a code of co-existence and comradery. One shouldn't have to worry about stuff getting stolen, getting ripped off, or having a bad time. After all, we all go to these events in order to have fun, and meet new people. Those who attend to create chaos, make trouble, and inflict their lower standards on others are a few beers short of a twelve pack, and condemned to be forever in the dark side of Shake Down. I do hear they have cookies though.
Because of this, you should always have a smart head on your shoulders. Measure out your crowd, and make friends with your neighbors. You can look out for each others stuff this way. It is also important to know what kind of a festival you are getting into. Some are kinder than others, be it the bands or just the people holding it. Just try to know what you are getting into.
Do not let these things stop you from going to a music festival, and having fun. Life is all about taking chances, it's just not a bad idea to be a little smart about it.
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