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November 15, 2019

UTOPIA Fest Friday

By: Laurie Gallardo

Sure, it was a bit dreary and grey yesterday, but today, the weather gods have chosen to smile upon UTOPIA Fest in Burnet, TX. Attendees can revel in the camping, activities and all manner of live music beneath fantastic skies and ideal temps. All good, baby.

Tonight’s performances include The Nth Power, recent Studio 1A guests Toubab Krewe, and Fruition, plus a late night set by The Deer. Tomorrow afternoon, catch sets by Good Field (featured on today’s AMM), Night Glitter, Erika Wennerstrom and Israel Nash.

The place to be is Reveille Peak Ranch, 105 CR 114, (78611). Check it out and live it up.

-Image courtesy of UTOPIA Fest.


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