This is the last post I’ll be writing about RV’s experience at LovEvolution 2009 in San Francisco. I want to wrap up the saga I began in my previous LovEvolution Recap post.
When I left the story off last time, the processional part of the parade was winding down, and I had gotten off the listed float to mingle with the crowd…
As I started talking to partygoers in the streets, I began to realize that San Francisco is a really special place. It hit me that I was feeling the same positive, open-minded energy that’s been associated with San Francisco since the heyday of Haight-Ashbury and the hippie movement. San Francisco was at the heart of that movement, and the spirit is still alive there today.
Eventually, I made my way to the Civic Center, where all the floats were parked. I proceeded to grab a cold beer (of course) and then passed by various floats. I pretty quickly ended up back at the listed float, which had a top-notch position at the head of the party, right in front of the VIP section. The sun was still shining brightly; the sound system was incredibly dope; and the crowd was on fire. Hoj was on the decks, and he was absolutely killing it!
After a few hours, I needed to make my way back to our hotel to get some more flyers. This was a really interesting trip. I passed a guy playing intricate rhythms on drums he’d made from buckets. I also passed a crew of break dancers who were doing some crazy moves I hadn’t ever seen before. Going to and from the hotel, I just continued to soak up the cool San Francisco vibe.
By the time I got back to the festival, it was peak hour! …so right back to the listed float I went…to catch sets by Bill Patrick, Lee Burridge, and Danny Howells! Words simply won’t do justice to the experience, so I’ve posted a short clip below to give you a taste for what it was like in the listed area…
At some point, I remember thinking, “I wish this festival and this sunshine would last for hours and hours more,” but alas, as with all good things, it had to come to an end. As darkness fell, the temperature (more…)
It’s that time of year again. The long summer days are officially behind us, and as we make an almost ceremonial descent into the winter months there’s time for one last summer fling. What’s more it’s a free fling full of “Love” and it’s set in the heart of San Francisco. It’s a fling where music, sun, good people and good times can all get it on one last time.
Friday: Tyrant featuring Lee Burridge and Craig Richards
