The sound of soft brass dancing its way around tents and trailers combined with the sweet crooning of the band’s singer and trumpeter, Lech Wierzynski, was a lovely introduction to what is already shaping up to be a glorious weekend. This year, media camping was moved adjacent to artist camping, so as we set up our campsite, we were treated to the perfect tent-pitching soundtrack: the California Honeydrops were practicing for their Thursday afternoon set.
Upon driving through the gates, everyone in our little group wore the contented smile of someone who has just kicked off their shoes after returning home from a long day. The Harvest crowd feels like family, folks respect one another like friends. The atmosphere is a bit more subdued and family friendly than many festivals but not because people aren’t out here to enjoy the mountain and the music to the absolute fullest. More “yee-haw!” than “YOLO,” Harvest brings together some of the most fun and talented artists across the bluegrass/folk/jam spectrum, with a healthy dose of indie rock. While Wakarusa pulses to the vibrant beat of youth culture and features many of today’s top acts across varying musical genres, Harvest offers an entirely different experience that has a way of twiddling itself into one’s heart. Yonder Mountain String Band’s Harvest Music Festival is the best that Mulberry Mountain has to offer.
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