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    This year’s best festival on a man made island is…

    By Charlie | October 26, 2009

    The Treasure Island Music Festival

    treasure island overview

    *all photos from treasureislandfestival.com

    In it’s third year, the treasure island festival finally sold out. Ticket wise that is. The festival, a past time for me and Annie since its inception in 2007, was packed for both days, meaning more crowds and more craziness. Saturday the 17th was an electronic filled day of dance and DJs galore. I only got to see a limited amount of that day, but it was an earful. MGMT headlined the day, which also featured acts ranging from Passion Pit to Girl Talk to Murs. It was eclectic and exciting to say the least.

    Day two was really more my style, with indie rock as far as the eye could see. Sunday the 18th was much chillier, and the music reflected that. Beirut, Grizzly Bear, and The Flaming Lips all gave us some stellar sets. Yo La Tengo was my personal highlight, a group that I have loved and praised for over a decade now, but have never seen live. They did not disappoint, playing an all time favorite (”Stockholm Syndrome”) as well as some great stuff off their latest record Popular Songs. Here’s some more pictures I did not take but which can be found on the treasure island website.

     

    flaminglips

    The Flaming Lips

     

    edwardsharpe

    Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros

     

    grizzlybear

    Grizzly Bear …  Can you spot me?

    Topics: BAY AREA, Events, Things We Love |

    One Response to “This year’s best festival on a man made island is…”

    1. admin Says:
      November 15th, 2009 at 7:44 pm

      i think you’re on the right between the two poles?

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