the fest 12

While Alternative Press has been a proud sponsor of THE FEST in Gainesville, Florida, since 2008, this editor has been attending the event annually since the Fest 4, way back in 2005 (and has the Stressface tattoo to prove it). The Fest is an experience that’s often imitated, but never duplicated: It’s easy for first-timers […]

The Fest have added 20 artists to their 2013 (12th annual) lineup, including J. Robbins (Jawbox) backed with cello and drums, as well as Lucero (who haven't played the Fest in 10 years), Tim Kasher (Cursive),  AP 100 bands you need to know artist Modern Baseball, White Wives and more. View the full list of […]