The first annual Sound On Sound Fest occurred this past weekend at the Sherwood Forest Faire in McDade, Texas. Despite the rain wiping out half of the last day, the festival definitely lived up to the high expectations of disappointed Fun Fun Fun Fest fans, and ORANGE was there to capture some of its best moments.
By Malayna Ellis
The first annual Sound On Sound Fest was held at the Sherwood Forest Faire.
MC Daveed Diggs of Clipping raps to the crowd.
Denzel Curry wears a bomber jacket while performing on stage.
Denzel Curry performs with high energy.
Empress Of croons to the crowd.
Empress Of dances in sync with her music.
Josh Carter of Phantogram sings his solo in new song “You’re Mine.”
Sarah Barthel of Phantogram stuns the crowd with her vocals and daring outfit.
Festival-goers spend their free time playing free games put on by the festival.
Zumiez sponsored free, modern jousting for attendees.
Do512 sponsored the Kid’s Kingdom area at Sound On Sound festival with performances from kid friendly artists, face painting, and various games.
Attendees play bubble jousting while waiting for the next performance.
Workers from the Sherwood Forest Faire were in attendance dressed up in their usual medieval gear.
Attendees had the chance to take their picture with the Sound On Sound Fest Santa.
Sound On Sound Fest held several vendors, including Wunderlust who did a live glass-blowing presentation at their booth.
Festival-goers were further entertained by a live action wrestling match.
Frontman of Orthy sings to the crowd.
Lead singer Josh Kolenik (left) and guitarist/keyboardist Ryan Heyner (right) of Small Black play to the crowd.
Bassist of Small Black, Juan Pieczanski, plays on the Keep stage at Sound on Sound Fest.
Photographers get ready to shoot the next performance in the photo pit.
Wild Nothing jams on stage.
Guitarist of Wild Nothing plays to the crowd.
Attendee records the Deerhunter performance.
Deerhunter performs in place of Mac Demarco after cancelling due to a family illness.
Drummer of Beach House sets up his drum set for the performance.
Victoria Legrand of Beach House looks mysterious in her dark cloak and starry background.
Corin Roddick of Purity Ring gets ready to play their set.
Megan James of Purity Ring sings to the crowd.
Megan James ends the second night of Sound on Sound Fest with an amazing performance.