Step ya Indie Rock Festival Game UP

I wasn't sure if I was going to post anything on this, because it had been covered by every major news source in the Houston-area. So, instead of stating the obvious, I decided to share some iPhone snaps and personal thoughts on H-Town's inaugural Free Press SummerFest..

The festival grounds were right on the bayou with a perfect view of the City's downtown skyline..


No festival is complete without some free-loving hippie shenanigans, right??...

humans of all sizes had some fun on the 100-ft. death-defying paint-slide

Free VitaminWaters...Thanks 50..

a whole buncha people

This guy was awesome.

clear skies..(no)...


a little art...

ANd, although I was only able to make it out on Sunday, the band that impressed me the most from the festival was the Texas-based grunge/punk rock trio, Ume. I had had several donuts and was relaxing on the top of some hill, when I was informed that I Had to check out this band that was performing. Reluctantly, I broke away from my chill zone and went to see what was up.. After all, I was there to hear new music, not contemplate what I was going to have for dinner under the Texas Sun.

ANd I sure am glad I was able to make it over to check them out. I only got to hear two songs, but that was enough. I was totally Blown away by the band's front(wo)man - "Lauren". The hair, The frailness, The voice. She was just awesome. And I'm pretty sure, Curt Kobain lives through her?..

And like anyone in the 21st Century who discovers a new band they like, I YouTubed the shit out of them when I got home..

Pretty amazing stuff. Look out for them on this month's D(D)W mixtape and check out their MySpace for more soundzz....