6 Must-Attend Music Festivals on the West Coast, Part Six
SnowGlobe Lake Tahoe: a tranquil, glassy and vast body of cool blue water surrounded by skiable mountains and cozy cabins. Buzzing during the holidays and well into Spring with snowboarders, skiers, and nature-loving visitors, it is one of California’s most beautiful spots on the map. Since 2011, from December 29th leading…
How the Chosen Few DJs grew a Small House Party into a Two Day Music Festival
The Chosen Few DJs are comprised of Wayne Williams, Jesse Saunders, Tony Hatchett, Alan King, Andre Hatchett, Terry Hunter and Mike Dunn. They are a collective of friends and siblings whose love for House is undeniable. The Ignited Team and J Salaam of Sync Radio FM were at the festival…
Float On, San Marcos, Float On
This past weekend, San Marcos was overtaken by Float Festers: a mass of eager music fanatics barely wearing any clothes (some were just in bathing suits and flip flops) with a sense of adventure. The river was flowing hard in San Marcos, providing lots of fun and a few stories…
The Life of a House Head: Chosen Few Picnic
This weekend was the 26th Annual Chosen Few Picnic, now being dubbed the Chosen Few Festival. This year marks the first year the event has expanded from a one to two day event. As I arrived, I saw hundred of Chicago House Heads unloading their cars. Out came camping chairs;…
The Only Things You Need To Bring to a Music Festival
Ah, summer. That magical time of year when there seems to be an endless number of BBQs, pool parties, and music festivals. My favorite? Music festivals! The sun is shining, the speakers are huge and the vibe is primed for a full day of live music, new friends and great…
Untapped Fest Announces 2016 Dates
Untapped Festival is back in 2016 with 4 back to back dates, a first in the festival's history. The party kicks off on Wednesday, February 3rd in Houston and ends Saturday, February 6th in Dallas, including stops in Austin and San Antonio. This year, the four Texas cities will all…
First Ever FUNDERDOME
Making its first ever appearance, please welcome The Funderdome: the official pre-fest lounge! Fun Fun Fun Fest is turning 10 years old this year, so the party starts early! Opening October 19th, from 10am - 10pm daily through Fun Fun Fun Fest, you can hang at The Funderdome with the following…
#TuesdayTease: Via Colori
This weekend, bundle up and take the family to Via Colori--Houston's only two day street painting festival. All weekend long there are interactive activities, live music, great food and incredible artists building masterpieces from scratch! I've been nearly every year for as long as I can remember and I'm amazed…
#FridayFinds: Shy Girls
One of the greatest things about writing a music blog is making friends with other music fanatics. One of my most loyal fans, Mike H (who's been credited on Lauren Ignited a couple of times already) asked to contribute to my Friday Finds column and I couldn't be more excited…
#WedFTW: Untapped Festival Houston
It's Wednesday!! So, that means I'm giving away some concert tickets, y'all. What's up for grabs today? A pair of Concert+Beer Tickets to the Untapped Beer Festival on September 20th in Houston! Last year was the first year we saw this festival in Houston and it was a huge success.…
#TuesdayTease: Chosen Few DJs Texas Takeover
OMG. Seriously. I have been trying to get up to Chicago for the Chosen Few Picnic for YEARS. And I've almost made it a couple times. But, life happens and things don't work out how you plan. I am feeling so blessed and beyond excited that these legendary DJs are…