WITCHSTOCK MUSIC FESTIVAL 2010

(Video snapshot :)..I am getting so fancy..heehee)

So this is my 2nd year attending Witchstock (but first year attending on crutches).   Rock on!

"Witchstock was established in 2004. It is a FREE outdoor music festival held every 4th of July weekend at the Willows Park in beautiful Salem, Mass right on the water. This afternoon of peace, love, and music is a family event designed to showcase local, up and coming bands" (from the Witchstock FB page).
Witchstock was created by "The Legend Himself" Scott Herwig aka 8o's Man, who is also a great musician as well. Scott does it for the love of music and Salem. He really wants to showcase local talent and it is a truly perfect venue for that.

This year it was the 7th anniversary of Witchstock and you couldn't ask for a more perfect day for a music festival. In the 80's, warm but dry weather (so great hair day for all..yes I do find that important when I am outdoors all day ;) ) You had a beautiful ocean breeze and shade from the many trees at Salem Willows park, but you could also find many places to sit in the sun and take in the warmth of the day.  Salem Willows is a huge park and w/ the sound system you could truly be entertained in any area of the park whether you are waiting in line for their famous popcorn, buying and ice cream cone or chop suey, playing skeeball, or lying under a tree..the music was as clear as the sky was in the park that day.

The Line-Up of musicians this year was as follows:

Peter Mercier: A talented singer and songwriter from Salem. Who is a very poetic songwriter, but rocks out as well w/ very meaningful lyrics. You can check his music out at  www. myspace.com/petermercier


 


DELVIS: An entertainer of the truest form..has the showmanship and the talent to garner only one name! Delvis is also a songwriter /singer from Salem. You can check out his music at: Facebook or
http://www.myspace.com/delvisrocks  

 


Leaving Eden: A hard rock, alternative band, fronted by a female singer who had energy equal to the amount of all the people in the park  You can check out their music at: www.myspace.com/leavingedenband

The Wilton Dub: Is a funky jam band. A mixture of reggae, funk, and progressive rock. Nice Grooves for a warm summer's day. You can check them out at: http://thewiltondub.com/

The Willows: The Willows closed out the night at the willows w/ some truly great and tight rock sets led by their charismatic front man Courtney Linehan who got adults and children alike dancing on the grass. Check out their music at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/roots-run-deep/id341704733 or on Facebook

Hope to see you all there next year!!!