I still find it difficult to follow the numbering system for Florida's The Fest, as the numbers are only off by two from the year. It gets tricky.
Anyhow, The Fest 22 has announced the first huge set of acts for their 2024 edition. At the top of the list is Hot Water Music and The Bouncing Souls, that latter of which will be performing FOUR different albums across two sets.
And since TGEFM respects this heavy hitters, but really swings for the lil' guys, at the bottom of the announcement are Aren't We Amphibians, Academy Order (new ones for me, I've just been introduced to more great bands!) and MVLL CRIMES.
The Fest 22 will take place at multiple venues across Gainesville from 25-27 Oct 2024. As usual, expect a slew of bands to announce their migration tours soon, along with accompanying official and unofficial events in the area.
More info can be found at The Fest's official page, an tickets go on sale on Monday, 22 Apr 2024.
the white drew carey (aka – Jeff Sorley) is the founder and head editor of TGEFM. He's lived (outside of) Chicago, Madison WI, (ugh) Penn State, Lyon FR, Oxford UK, central New Jersey, and now within earshot of SFO in the Bay Area. When not scouring the web for more great bands and labels to post about, he also spends time drawing (mostly) silly sci-fi and anime stuff under the name Asplenia Studios.