Thursday, August 18, 2011

Doe Bay Full Moon Music Festival



'Utopia' is the word that comes to mind when I think of the Doe Bay music festival I attended last weekend on Orcas Island in the San Juans. This 3 day event was set in an idyllic, beautiful setting (as the pictures below will attest) where music could be found at almost any place at any time. People were friendly, shared a common interest in finding the joy in life and had a feel for community (my blanket left accidentally behind was easily found the next day). Bands were mostly local and you would find musicians joining the crowds, easily transitioning between fan and artist. This was most evident when following a rousing game of volleyball, one of our opponents grabbed a guitar and started a music set mere feet away from court. In fact, this festival was so good and special to me that I almost don't want to write this blog in fear of more people knowing about it (it sold out in 3 minutes this year!). Doe Bay, I will see you in 2012! Much love!





A camp for 9
(photo courtesy of Liz)




Our first view of Otter Cove




Checking water temps at the beach...it was cold!




View of Doe Bay Cafe and area from across the water




While walking, we randomly came upon this cool little band called Pickwick giving an acoustic set




It was a full moon festival
We sat for a while to take in the view and just so happened to see porpoises




Heather watching her new favorite musician, Bryan John Applebee, at the main stage




This accompanied us the whole weekend




Not an uncommon sight




My new favorite musician, Matt Bishop of Hey Marseilles, performing in the cafe




Also not an uncommon sight




The whole gang at Otter Cove
(photo courtesy of Stapes)




Our skilled volleyball opponent and even more skilled guitar player
Elk & Boar
(photo courtesy of Stapes)




Lemolo giving an unscheduled midnight set in the yoga studio




This equals '1' and is a night I'll not soon forget as I rolled the dice with band members and friends alike
(photo courtesy of Josh)




The Doe Bay Cafe with a cloud-ridden full moon




Unfortunately, it was time to go
And it took all of us to deflate this air mattress that had a stuck valve
(photo courtesy of Stapes)

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