The hot summer sun and a lineup of sizzling music acts heated up the 92.9 Dave FM stage at the 26th Annual Virginia Highlands Summerfest. Saturday’s lineup started early and the crowd was sparse for Jackson County Line, but as the day continued the crowd increased. Hightide Blues’ feel good rock and the acoustic sounds of Matt Hires and Gareth Asher provided great summer songs to help the audience both dance and relax. As the heat intensified so did the crowd and energy onstage. By the time Cowboy Mouth started their manic set, a dense standing crowd had consumed the fenced music area.
Sunday’s lineup started off with an audience comparable to the day before; however, each act transitioned so well into the next that it seemed like an alt-rock opera. The newly formed County Line Strangers performed alt-country tracks off of their upcoming Heartbreak Motel as well as the Tom Petty classic “American Girl.” Ponderosa compounded the alt-country vibe with their classic rock and untouchable style. The Constellations moved to the other end of the alternative rock spectrum with their signature sexy punk songs that dared the crowd not the dance. Their recent radio hit “Felicia” had many singing along, and crowd favorite “Step Right Up” successfully recruited new fans and late night partiers. Manchester Orchestra expertly wrapped up the day with their unique mix of indie-rock and alt-country performed with energetic jam band fervor.
Don’t miss the next must see Atlanta summer musical festival on June 20 at Candler Park for Midsummerfest with Guster and Rusted Root.
Check out Mixtape Atlanta's photos from Summerfest here.
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