Photos from Hopscotch, 2021

 

Hopscotch 2021 was pared down and definitely surreal, but it sure felt good to get out and hear some live music again. As always, I saw a lot of old favorites, discovered some new ones, and generally had an amazing time. See more photos and video on my Instagram account, which is where I hang out these days. 

Photos from Hopscotch 2019

Lute

Kate Rhudy

Niecy Blues

Kelsey Waldon

Mike and the Moonpies

Photos from Hopscotch 2018

No One Mind at Kings

I had to miss the last night of Hopscotch 2018 due to last-minute hurricane prep, which meant I had to miss the artist I most wanted to see, Nile Rodgers! Still, I had a thoroughly enjoyable two days that included a flawless set by Sleep, with very fine openers Skeletonwitch. I also got to see a lot of new bands, namely locals Vacant Company and Henbrain, who have become new favorites. That's what I always appreciate most about Hopscotch. At some point I'm going to discover a new favorite band. 

Rachel Kiel at the Guitartown party at Berkeley Cafe

Henbrain at Ruby Deluxe

Henbrain at Ruby Deluxe

Nest Egg at Kings

Nest Egg at Kings

Skeletonwitch at the Basement

 Skeletonwitch at the Basement

Sleep at the Basement

Sleep at the Basement

Long Hots at Kings

Long Hots at Kings

Vacant Company at Lincoln Theatre

Vacant Company at Lincoln Theatre

Vacant Company at Lincoln Theatre

Lightning Born at Lincoln Theatre

Lightning Born at Lincoln Theatre

Lightning Born at Lincoln Theatre

Lightning Born at Lincoln Theatre

Lightning Born at Lincoln Theatre

Photos from Hopscotch 2017

 Year of the Ox at the Primitive Ways Day Party

 Darth Kannabyss at the Primitive Ways Day Party

Aleph Naught at the Primitive Ways Day Party 

Jerkagram at the Primitive Ways Day Party

 

 Datura at the Primitive Ways Day Party

Bask at CAM, night one

Kayo Dot at CAM, night one 

Pallbearer at CAM, night one 

Mourning Cloak at The Pour House, night two 

King Woman at The Pour House, night two 

 Thou at The Pour House, night two

I did a little less Hopscotching this year than in years past, but still saw quite a few good shows. Asheville's Bask released one of my favorite albums this year, so I was looking forward to finally seeing them live. They more than exceeded expectations, as did Pallbearer, whom I haven't seen since Hopscotch 2012. Best surprise of the weekend was King Woman. I admit I wasn't taken with their latest release, but the live antics of singer Kristina Esfandiari made for an enthralling show.